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murali Jaganathan

murali Jaganathan

HEAVY LIFTING MANAGER (ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS)

Construction / Facilities

Abu Dhabi, أبوظبي

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About murali Jaganathan:

Heavy lifting manager with 14+ years of experience in project management and engineering with proven success in crane’s, heavy lifting projects, heavy haulage, and special lifting in onshore and offshore project sites.

Sound experience in Heavy lifting and all types of cranes.

Critical and maximum heavy lifting operation handled and executed weight of vertical column: 944.30t

Experience in the crane rig up from the crawler cranes 80-1600.0t and All-terrain cranes up to 1200.0t (Terex, Demag and Liebherr)

Experience in Heavy cargo handling and Hydraulic platform trailers (THP/THP-SL-E/SPMT).

Experience in jacking skidding & Gantry lifts and special lifts (SBL 1100/LH400/EVO).

Experience in Shutdown and offshore and onshore lifting projects

Experience in Oil & gas, petrochemicals, construction, and shipping projects

Excellent ability to conceptualize and fully implement projects.

Superior familiarity with AutoCAD, Liccon, cranimax, Easy load, Easy version, and MS office applications. Including, outlook, word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Sound knowledge of project planning and execution, technical calculation, and coordination.

Sound familiarity with rigging and crane assembly.

 

 

Experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Heavy lifting Manager (Engineering & Operations)

Al Faris Group, Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi, | Nov 2018 – Present

  • Managing and executing the operations and engineering, heavy lifting, heavy haulage, and Skidding projects
  • Planning and examining the engineering plans, calculations, and methods and evaluating the risk, supporting documents, and equipment needs for all critical projects or tasks.
  • Leading the entire engineering team through all stages of the project, in coordination with other concerned Divisions.
  • Leading & examining the site surveys/project planning & execution
  • Assuring organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for financial and operations functions.
  • Preparation of detailed project execution plans, schedules and method
  • Steering operational improvements, maximizing the value of the asset base while ensuring tight control of operating costs. 
  • Accountable for monitoring and improving performance and quality standards within the engineering and projects.
  • Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals. Acquire and enforce departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output. 
  • Maintaining an overview of the projects and providing technical advice and support.
  • Managing all aspects of a project, contract management, project preparation, planning and controlling and execution 
  • Day-to-day management and problem-solving.
  • The technical and commercial meetings with Sabic and Non-Sabic petrochemical plants and Aramco rig sites and ADNOC (Oil & Gas) plants and construction sites 
  • Responsible for having the project working budget based on sales calculation, contractually agreed-on revenue, actual execution method, and site conditions.
  • Leading and coordinated activities of divisions concerned with the project planning, Engineering and sales teams.
  • Looks for commercial opportunities, additional billable services, or other ways to improve the financial revenue of the assigned projects
  • Promoted adherence to safety policies and procedures, ensuring proper handling and operation of materials and equipment
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Working with the management team, the position also contributes to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices 
  • Examination of financial statements and data. Utilize financial data to improve efficiency. Prepare and control operational allocations. 
  • Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Sr. Heavy lifting engineer

Integrated logistics, Kuwait, | July 2013 – Oct 2018

  • Preparation of rigging plan & calculations, WMS, Risk assessment, QHSE plan, resources mobilization schedule and supporting documents for lifting, heavy haulage and special lifting. 
  • Performing the site inspection and route survey 
  • Project planning and execution
  • Equipment mobilization to the project site
  • Internal and external communications for the smooth project execution 
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and a great work ethic.
  • Worked flexible hours; Night, weekend, and holiday shifts (If required).
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
  • Ensuring compliance to all Environmental Health & Safety goals & objectives.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Engineer (Heavy Lifting)

Tiong Woon Project & Contracting (India) Pvt Limited, India | Oct 2009 – Mar 2013

  • Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward.
  • Tracked equipment usage and updated quantities of products to equip team members to complete projects.
  • Mentored and trained junior engineers in workstation design, fixture design, layout, process, work methods and material handling.
  • Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
  • Completed daily construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
  • Planned and managed engineering projects and continuous improvement programs to reduce labour and costs.
  • Identified and mitigated technical risks within managed projects.
  • Monitored metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs, schedules and goals.
  • Maintained records of cost and quantity information for each project and engineering discipline.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Asst. Site Engineer 

Metec Engineering (India) Limited, India | Jan 2009 – Sep 2009

  • Tracked equipment usage and updated quantities of products to equip team members to complete projects.
  • Conducted project site visits to meet with construction staff, evaluate progress and discuss operational issues.
  • Prepared and reviewed engineering specifications, scopes of work, schedules of payments and other documents

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Asst. Site Engineer 

Alpha Power Electricals, India | Jun 2008 – Dec 2008

  • Tracked equipment usage and updated quantities of products to equip team members to complete projects.
  • Conducted project site visits to meet with construction staff, evaluate progress and discuss operational issues.
  • Prepared and reviewed engineering specifications, scopes of work, schedules of payments and other documents

 

Education

Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering

Valivalam Desikar polytechnic college, Nagapattinam, Tamilnadu, India-609704

2005-2008

PMP - Simplilearn (PMI Institute)

LEEA- Appointed person for lifting operations (22-Feb-2025)

ADNOC Appointed a person for lifting operations (Onshore/Offshore / Exp: 31-08-2025)

Business Analysis Basics

Excel Dashboard for Beginners

Introduction to Project Management

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