CURRICULUM VITAE
VARUN SINGH CHANDEL
varunchandel@varunchandel.in, chandel_7@rediffmail.com, www.varunchandel.in
Mobile: +66-886849635, +971-509233557 (only message) & +91-9718295684 (only message)
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
To contribute my technical expertise and leadership in piping engineering, stress analysis, and project
management to an organization that values innovation, safety, and efficiency in energy and process
plant development.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Piping Engineer with over 23+ years of experience (June 2003 – October 2026) in piping design,
stress analysis, layout, materials, and project & package management across onshore and offshore oil &
gas, petrochemical, and power projects.
Expertise includes:
- PMC and EPCM project execution (FEED to detailed engineering)
- Plot plan, Piping Layout, Piping Material, constructability, safety, and process design reviews
- Piping stress analysis for static and dynamic systems (blast, transport, water wave, buried,
FRP/GRP, cryogenic) - Vendor and client technical interface, MR/TBE preparation, and multidisciplinary coordination
- Proficiency in CAESAR II, ROHR2, AutoPIPE, NozzlePRO, SP3D, PDS 3D, and Pelican Forge
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Lead Piping Engineer & Package Manager -At Jutal Holding Ltd Serving as the technical lead
and package manager for the Zawtika Z1F offshore fixed wellhead platform project. - Deputy Piping Lead (PMC) – ADNOC offshore projects (FEED & EPCM): Led plot plan, layout,
and stress reviews; managed contractor and vendor interfaces. - Offshore Innovation: Performed complex stress analyses for TYRA platform (North Sea)
including water wave load without prior offshore experience. - Cryogenic Expertise: Executed stress analysis for cryogenic (-196°C) piping systems in China
(Air Liquide) independently. - Buried Piping Analysis: Completed 96” buried pipeline stress analysis with pumps and tanks
(CH2M Hill) without prior experience. - Leadership at Alstom: Promoted to Project Lead within one year for piping and arrangement
tenders in supercritical power plants. - Publications: Authored multiple technical papers on stress analysis, ASME/API standards, and
engineering practices.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Piping Layout & Material Engineering
- Static & Dynamic Stress Analysis (ASME B31.1/B31.3/B31.4)
- Offshore/Onshore Design (Fixed & Floating Platforms)
- Constructability & Safety (HAZOP, SIL, QRA) Reviews
- Vendor/Client Coordination & Technical Clarifications
- Support, Spring & Expansion Joint Selection, Wind, Seismic, Blast & Fatigue Load Analysis
- Cryogenic & High-Temperature Systems (−196°C to 600°C)
- Project Management & Multidisciplinary Coordination
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lead Piping Engineer & Package Manager
Jutal Holding Ltd., Thailand/China |May 2026-present
- Working on Zwatika offshore fixed Wellhead Platform project Z1F as Lead Piping Engineer &
Package Manager. CLIENT for the project is PTTEP & Engineering Sub Contractor is GCME.
Managing piping design packages, technical specifications, and cross-functional team
coordination to ensure seamless project execution.
Sr. Engineer (PMC – Deputy Piping Lead)
ADNOC Gas (KBR Payroll), Abu Dhabi | Aug 2024 – April 2026
- PMC role for P5.0 Das Island offshore (FEED & EPCM).
- Responsible for Plot plan, layout, stress, material, and design review of piping systems.
- Liaison with contractors, vendors, and ADNOC Central Engineering Team.
- Additional projects: Meram and Carbon Recovery Unit (CRI).
Sr. Engineer
RSK-IEC, India | Apr 2024 – Aug 2024
- Handled multiple offshore brownfield projects including layout and stress review.
Deputy Chief Engineer
Technip Energies, Noida | May 2023 – Mar 2024
- INEOS Ethane Cracker – Supported stress and support design troubleshooting.
- ROGC Upgrade, Reliance Jamnagar – Lead Stress Engineer for design and site support.
Sr. Piping Engineer
McDermott, India | Apr 2015 – May 2023
Offshore Projects:
- Scarborough (Australia) – Lead (Stress Analysis) Engineer for floating platform (FPU).
- Marjan GOSP (KSA) – Piping & valve MTO preparation.
- Safaniya‐6 & Cassia‐C (KSA & Trinidad) – Stress analysis of critical wellhead and gas systems.
- Tyra (Denmark) – Dynamic and static analysis including green wave impact.
Onshore Projects: - Cameron LNG & Phillips-66 (USA) – Stress and support selection for critical lines.
- Liwa Plastics (Oman), KNPC (Kuwait), Ain Tsila (Algeria) – FEED & detailed design analysis of
critical systems.
Sr. Piping Engineer
CH2M Hill India Pvt. Ltd. | Feb 2014 – Mar 2015
- ExxonMobil Wet Crude (Iraq) – Stress analysis of racks and storage piping.
- YANBU Water Plant (KSA) – 96” buried line analysis with pump/tank integration.
- Offshore study: Jord Baer (Norway) – Floating platform stress analysis.
Group Head – Arrangement/Piping
Alstom Projects India Ltd. | Sep 2011 – Feb 2014
- Concept, layout, and stress design for multiple 660–800 MW power plants (Tanda, Khargone,
NSL, Suratgarh, Tilaiya/Sasan, Bedabahal, Solapur, IPP600/800 & Chhabara/Shree Singaji etc.). - BOQ, MR preparation, cost estimation, and Client coordination.
Sr. Piping Stress Engineer
SK E&C India Pvt. Ltd. | Jan 2010 – Sep 2011
- BS-132 (Kuwait) – Stress & dynamic analysis of compressor, PSV, and PIG systems.
- DHDS (Thailand) – Stress, support, and spring selection for heater and compressor systems.
Sr. Piping Stress Engineer
Lurgi India Pvt. Ltd. | Oct 2007 – Jan 2010
- JSPL (India) – Lead for 9 units; nozzle load verification & stress reports.
On Deputation at Air-Liquide, China - Singapore Shells MEG & TPCC/ALC (China), YANGO 770,440 & 330 TDP, ALC Shangang
2000 TDP & TPCC1000 TDP – Cryogenic(-196°C) and compressor piping analysis. - On Deputation at Simon India–GNFC Bharuch- India-worked as Stress Lead
Sr. Piping Stress Engineer
Siemens Power Engineering Ltd. | Oct 2005 – Oct 2007
- Projects: Shuaibah (KSA), Marchwood (60MW, UK), Sugen (1100MW, India) & Sagunto
(1100MW, Spain) – Steam system stress analysis and support modelling.
Piping Engineer
Projects and Development India Ltd. | Jun 2003 – Sep 2005
- Burrup Ammonia Plant (Australia) – Support selection & export pipeline design.
- IFFCO Energy Saving (India) – Basic stress analysis and NDT inspection.
PUBLICATIONS
- Pipe Stress Analysis of FRP/GRP Pipes – Nov 2020
- Salient Points of API 610 for Piping Stress Engineers – Oct 2015
- ASME B16.5 for Piping Stress Engineers – Oct 2015
- Planning a New Project for Piping Stress Engineers – Mar 2016
- Basics of Buried Piping – Apr 2016
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering)
Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur, India – First Class (2003)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Software: CAESAR II, ROHR2, AutoPIPE, NozzlePRO, SP3D, PDS 3D, Pelican Forge, AutoCAD,
MicroStation - Codes & Standards : ASME B31.1/B31.3/B31.4, API 610, ASME B16.5
- Specialties: Cryogenic, High-Pressure Steam, FRP/GRP, Buried, Dynamic, Offshore Piping
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 7 December 1979
Nationality: Indian
Sex: Male
Marital Status: Married
Passport: K4981072 (Valid till April 2033)
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