CAREER GUIDANCE FOR FRESHERS TO ENTER INTO EPC DESIGN INDUSTRY-(2013 Edition)

SYNOPSIS:

Dear Brothers & Freshers;

This article is Specifically Prepared to Guide Indian Fresh Graduates of B.E/B TECH/DIPLOMA (Civil,

Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Chemical Engg) who are interested to get a Job & to develop

Skills required to enter into EPC DESIGN INDUSTRY in Oil, Gas,Petrochemical & Power plant Projects

as a Fresher.

Fresh graduates of MBA/ARTS, B.E/Diploma Computer science & Information Technology Streams are

advised to visit www.yourcgc.com for career guidance in software field.

http://www.slideshare.net/forafroz/career-guidance-council-introduction

Strategy for Getting a Design Job as a Fresher:

1) Attend the Software Training class conducted by the Institutes & get the certification. The course

fee may vary from 25 k INR to 40 k INR but think its your Valuable investment.

2) Follow the Ideas giving by Coaching Institutes to find an Initial Job, of course some centers

provide placement Assistance.

3) Apply in JOB Website & Join Professional groups specifically designed for freshers ( also

mentioned in End of this article)

Note for Freshers: Additional training courses related to ur branch of study in addition to basic Education qualification is necessary which helps u to distinguish you from other competitors in Interview. In this rapidly changing world, it is very important to “think different” in order to stay ahead of global competition.These were the strategies I Followed by Myself when I was a Fresher that help me get a First job in a good company..

JOB SCOPE IN EPC DESIGN INDUSTRY:

Design sector is booming and professionals are in demand so Freshers are advised to do these

softwares. Attached MNC companies (see the Appendix 1 & 2 ) in India & globally use the below

softwares for oil and gas Projects. After getting good experience (5 yrs.) you can explore for overseas

opportunities where you will get Handsome salary not less than 5000 USD PER MONTH.

SOME OF INTERNATINAL DESIGN COMPANIES:

EPC companies (ABB, AECOM, Aker Solutions, Alstom, Ambitech, AMEC, Areva, Atkins, Bechtel, Black &

Veatch,Black Cat, Brinderson, Burns&McDonnel, Canadaoil, CB&I(Lummus), CCC, CDI, CH2MHill,

Chemtex, Chiyoda, Clough, CTCI, DAEWOO, DAR, Descon, Dodsal, Doosan, Dow, ENGlobal, Enmar, Essar,

ETA, Fichtner, Fluor, Foster Wheeler, Fugro, GE, GPS, Grenland, GS Engg (LG), Gulf Interstate, Gulf oil,

Hatch, Hindustan Dorr Oliver, Honeywell, Hyundai, IBI chematur, Invensys, Jacobs, JGC, JRay

McDermott, Kanfa, KBR, Kentz, Keppel fel, Kirloskar, L&T, Lahmeyar Gmbh, Linde, Litwin, Lurgi, M.N.

Dastur, MECON, Mitsubishi, MODEC, MottMac, Mustang, NPCC, Penspen, Petrofac, Prory, Ramboll,

Relience, Rolta, S&B, Saipem, Samsung, Sandvik, Sandwell, Sargent&Lundy, Schneider, Shaw group,

Siemens, Simon carves, SKEC, SNC Lavalin, Sofcon ,TCE, Tebodin,Technicas Reunidas, Technimont,

Technip, Toyo, Triune, Udhe, URS, Valdel, Willbros, Winkcos, Worley Parsons) & MANY MORE

COMPANIES ARE KEEP EXPANDING.

TO BECOME A PIPING DESIGN ENGINEER:

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION : (B.E/Diploma-MECHANICAL)

SOFTWARES TO LEARN:

For BE Graduates:

Priority Softwares To Learn To Enter Into Design Sector: Plant Design System (PDS), Plant Design

Management System (PDMS), Caesar II STRESS ANALYSIS

SOFTWARE To learn after Expereince: SMART PLANT P&ID;SMART PLANT 3D;SMART PLANT

REVIEW

For Diploma Graduates: To become a Piping Designer or Drafts man- AutoCAD, MicroStation,

Institutes teaching these Software:

1) http://www.kagira.com

2) Atharva ProcTek

Karvenagar – Pune - India

Phone: +91 20 25473661

E-mail: training@aproctek.com

Website: training.aproctek.com

3) http://www.caddcentre.ws/

4) www.klgsystel.com ( for Caesar 2)

5) http://www.training.mechcicadd.com

Typical tasks of PIPING Design Engineer /Draughts man include:

Development of P&ID’s based on FEED

Preparation of design basis; project specification

Piping material specifications;3D model project set-up

Piping studies;Stress analysis

Piping general arrangement drawings

Piping material take-offs

Support material take-off

Vessel Design,

TO BECOME A CIVIL /STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER:

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: (M.E/B.E/Diploma-CIVIL/ARCHITECTURE/STRUCTURAL)

For Engg Graduates:

Priority Softwares to enter into design field: STAAD PRO.

Other softwares to learn after experience: Tekla Structures (Xsteel), MAT 3D, Foundation 3D, InRoads,

Architectural Desktop, BOCAD, SACS, ANSYS

For Diploma Graduates: To become a Designer or Drafts man- AutoCAD, MicroStation,

Institutes teaching these Software:

1) http://www.caddcentre.ws/

2) http://www.training.mechcicadd.com/

Typical tasks of Civil /Structural Design Engineer /Draughts man include:

Preparation of project specification

Steel framed buildings and superstructures

Pipe and cable rack structures, stack supporting structures, and platforms

Preparation of project specification

Reinforced concrete framed structures

Equipment and machinery foundations

Concrete storage silos and large diameter storage tank foundations

Retaining, dyke, and boundary walls

Cable and pipe trenches and tunnels

Roads, pavement, grading plans, and drainage systems

Gates, compound walls, and fencing

TO BECOME AN ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER:

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION : (M.E/B.E/Diploma-,EEE,POWER ELECTRONICS)

SOFTWARES TO LEARN:

For Engg Graduates:

Priority software to learn to enter into Field: ETAP

Software to learn after experience: SMART PLANT ELECTRICAL

For Diploma Graduates: To become a Electrical Designer or Drafts man- Electrical CAD, MicroStation.

Institutes teaching this software:

1) ETAP Automation Private Limited

Contact: N. KamalaKannan

3C, Block 9, Kences Towers

1, Ramakrishna Street, T. Nagar

Chennai - 600 017

Tel: +91 044 42023451

Mobile: 9840105063

Fax: +91 044 42121297

E-mail: kamal.kannan@etapautomation.com

Demo view of ETAP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDuLAqWVqQE

Typical tasks of Electrical Design Engineer include:

Preparation of design basis; project specification;Single line diagram

Load flow studies; Selection of HV/LV switchgear, motor control centers

Selection of power / distribution transformers

Designing supply change over schemes for incomers and outgoing feeder control schemes

Selection of feeder /motor / transformer protection relays

Switchgear / MCC room layout

Battery room layouts; Cable tray / trench layouts

Earthing layouts; Cable routing layouts

Lighting (indoor/outdoor) layouts; Lightning protection layouts

Power and control cable schedules

TO BECOME INSTRUMENT DESIGN ENGINEER:

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION : (B.E/Diploma-ICE,EIE,)

For Engg Graduates:

SOFTWARES TO LEARN: INTOOLS (SMART PLANT INSTRUMENTATION)-Version 9.0

For Diploma Graduates: To become Instrument Designer or Drafts man- Electrical CAD, MicroStation.

Institutes teaching this software:

1) If you are interested to attend this course, Kindly contact MR.Gijo urgently at:

07250288088, 07739307360

Regards

GIJO K .V; BANGALORE, INDIA

Email:training.intools@gmail.com

Mobile: 0091-7250288088,9334416763

2) Atharva ProcTek

Karvenagar – Pune - India

Phone: +91 20 25473661

E-mail: training@aproctek.com

Website: training.aproctek.com

3) Paresh Patil (CEO) -

Monarch Techno Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

32, Grow More Tower, Plot No. 5,

Sector-2, Kharghar,

Navi Mumbai-410210,

India.

Mob. No: +91-8879640111

Ph. No. +91-22-65654999.

E-mail ID: paresh.patil@monarch-india.com

Web: WWW.monarch-india.com

Demo view of smart plant instrumentation:

http://www.intergraph.com/assets/flash/demo-center/EngineeringSchematics.aspx

Typical tasks of Instrument Design Engineer/Designer include:

Preparation of instrument index; interlock logic diagrams

Preparation of cable tray / cable trench layouts

Preparation of junction box termination drawings

Preparation of instrument hook up drawings;loop diagram.

Preparation of cable schedules; fire and gas drawings

Preparation of cause and effect drawings

Sizing of control valves, orifice plates, and relief valves

Attending SAFOP / HAZOP meetings

TO BECOME A PROCESS DESIGN ENGINEER:

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION : (B.E/Diploma-CHEMICAL,PETROCHEMICAL, POLYMER

TECHNOLOGY)

Softwares To Learn: Process simulation (HYSYS) ;HAZOP ANALYSIS

Institutes teaching these Software:

1) Atharva ProcTek

Karvenagar – Pune - India

Phone: +91 20 25473661

E-mail: training@aproctek.com

Website: training.aproctek.com

Typical tasks of Process Design Engineer include:

Development of P&ID’s based on FEED

Sizing calculations;Hydraulic calculations

Performing insulation and heat tracing calculations

Preparation of line list, equipment list, valve list, etc.

Preparation of plant operation and maintenance manual

Attending SAFOP / HAZOP meetings

TO BECOME A PLANNING ENGINEER:

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION : (B.E/Diploma-Mechanical, Civil, Electrical)

Softwares To Learn: Primavera latest version

Institutes teaching these Software:

1) http://www.caddcentre.ws/

2) www.klgsystel.com

Typical tasks of A Planning Engineer include:

Understanding the scope of the project Identifying the best series of events in the correct order for the project to finish on time and on budget Presenting the schedule of work to others in the company and the client organisation involved with

the project Developing detailed yet simple to understand schedules and graphs Producing visual aids to help explain the schedule of work, including bar charts and network diagrams Using specialist computer software to help keep the project on course Monitoring the progress of the project at different stages of its development Making sure the achieved progress on the project fits the progress anticipated in the schedule Making adjustments to schedules if necessary

JOB SEARCH TIPS TO ENTER IN EPC DESIGN SECTOR:

METHOD 1: Follow the Ideas giving by Coaching Institutes where you are undergoing training to find an

Initial Job , Of course some centers provide placement Assistance. Sometimes you can’t find a JOB in an

MNC company as a Fresher. No problem start with a middle class design company after a couple of

years experience you can switch over.

METHOD 2: visit the below mentioned website which is specifically designed to help fresh graduates to

get a first Job..

www.careerage.com

www.freshersworld.com

www.chetanasforum.com

www.vfreshers .com

www.freshersjob.in

www.indianfresher.com

www.yuvajobs.com

The above websites contains walkin interviews, tips for writing resume and tips to crack the written and

Group discussion and Interview. Training additional courses for Fresher’s.Visit these sites and get

enormous benefits....

In addition You can register your resume in following Best Jobwebsites of India & Perform Job search .

1) www.naukri.com

2) www.monsterindia.com

3) www.timesjobs.com

4) www.careerage.com

5) www.jobsahead.com

6) www.careerindia.com

7) www.apnacircle.com

METHOD 3: JOIN EPC PROFESSIONAL YAHOO GROUP TO KNOW DESIGN SECTOR VACANCIES

BY VISITING

https://login.yahoo.com/config/login_verify2?.intl=us&.src=ygrp&.done=http%3a//finance.groups.yahoo.co

m%2Fgroup%2Fepcprofessionals%2Fjoin%3F

EPC Professional Group (Source of Network - A bridge between Engineers & HRs)

EPC PG is dedicated to Oil & Gas EPC Professionals (Offshore/Onshore production, Refinery,

Petrochemical & LNG) which is created for general service including circulating the current job

vacancies on various part of globe & sharing the technical stuffs & updating the events of Oil &

Gas EPC Industry (Up/Mid/Downstream Hydrocarbon) to the employees & employers in the EPC

field.

Enrolment in this group may help

ü Professionals: to reach right employers/recruiters

ü Recruiters/Employers: to reach right resources

ü Technical Discussion

ü Updating the knowledge regarding events in EPC Industry

Features of EPC Professional Group

ü Job Seekers can post their resume in EPC PG site

ü Employers can post their requirements

ü Technical Discussion

ü Free Multidiscipline Engineering Consulting

ü Find People/References from member database

METHOD 4: JOIN LINKED IN DESIGN ENGINEER GROUPS TO KNOW THE LATEST VACANCIES IN

DESIGN SECTOR

For Example a Mechanical Engineer Graduate searching for Piping Design jobs can join the below Linked

in Group

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2419471&mostPopular=&trk=tyah

Similarly Electrical Engineer Graduate searching for Electrical Design jobs can join the below Linked in

Group

http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Electrical-Design-Engineers-

2056300?gid=2056300&mostPopular=&trk=tyah

How TO search job using Linked in Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eTDnSnDMgE

CONCLUSION:

Hope this Article will inspire at least one Fresher to become a Successful Design Engineer. If you are

looking for Design job, this is the right time to undergo the above mentioned Software Training.

Keep Learning, Keep Applying And Keep Succeeding …

GOOD LUCK JOB HUNTING….

Prepared By;

Mohamed Uwaise- Instrumentation Engineer Working for Oil & Gas Projects.

DATE:10TH

MARCH 2013

APPENDIX1:DATABASE EPC COMPANIES IN INDIA

AREA COMPANY NAME TYPE HEAD QUARTERS

AHMEDABAD HINDUSTAN - DORR OLIVER JV USA

AHMEDABAD JACOBS FOREIGN MNC USA

BANGALORE GE OIL & GAS FOREIGN MNC UK

BANGALORE L&T SARGENT & LUNDY JV INDIA-USA

BANGALORE L&T VALDEL JV INDIA-USA

BANGALORE PRAXAIR FOREIGN MNC USA

BANGALORE S & B INDIA FOREIGN MNC USA

BANGALORE CHEMTEX FOREIGN MNC USA

BANGALORE ATKINS FOREIGN MNC UK

BANGALORE VALDEL FOREIGN MNC USA

BANGALORE ABB FOREIGN MNC SWITZERLAND

BARODA L&T SARGENT & LUNDY JV INDIA-USA

BARODA LINDE FOREIGN MNC GERMANY

BARODA L&T CHIYODA JV INDIA-JAPAN

BARODA HINDUSTAN - DORR OLIVER JV USA

BARODA JACOBS FOREIGN MNC USA

CHENNAI HINDUSTAN - DORR OLIVER JV USA

CHENNAI BLACK & VEATCH FOREIGN MNC USA

CHENNAI DOW CHEMICALS FOREIGN MNC USA

CHENNAI FICHTNER FOREIGN MNC GERMANY

CHENNAI FOSTER WHEELER FOREIGN MNC USA

CHENNAI L&T-ECC INDIAN INDIA

CHENNAI MOTTMAC FOREIGN MNC UK

CHENNAI PETROFAC FOREIGN MNC UK

CHENNAI SAIPEM FOREIGN MNC ITALY

CHENNAI TECHNIP FOREIGN MNC FRANCE

CHENNAI WABAC FOREIGN MNC INDIA

CHENNAI L&T VALDEL JV INDIA-USA

CHENNAI MCDERMOTT FOREIGN MNC USA

CHENNAI L&T - RAMBOLL JV INDIA-NETHERLAND

CHENNAI RAMBOLL FOREIGN MNC NETHERLAND

CHENNAI ABB FOREIGN MNC SWITZERLAND

DELHI DESEIN INDIAN INDIA

DELHI ENGINEERS INDIA LIMITED FOREIGN MNC INDIA

DELHI HYUNDAI ENGG FOREIGN MNC S.KOREA

DELHI LG ENGG FOREIGN MNC KOREA

DELHI SAMSUNG ENGG FOREIGN MNC S.KOREA

DELHI TRIUNE - SAIPEM FOREIGN MNC ITALY

DELHI CTCI FOREIGN MNC TAIWAN

DELHI ALSTOM FOREIGN MNC USA

DELHI JACOBS FOREIGN MNC USA

DELHI FOSTER WHEELER FOREIGN MNC USA

DELHI MITSUBSHI FOREIGN MNC S.KOREA

DELHI PROJECT DEVELOPMENT INDIA LTD FOREIGN MNC INDIA

DELHI DAEWOO FOREIGN MNC S.KOREA

DELHI S & B INDIA FOREIGN MNC USA

DELHI HATCH FOREIGN MNC Canada

DELHI URS CORPORATION FOREIGN MNC USA

DELHI CDI FOREIGN MNC USA

FARIDABAD L&T (LNTENC) INDIAN INDIA

FARIDABAD ABB FOREIGN MNC SWITZERLAND

GURGAON BECHTEL FOREIGN MNC USA

GURGAON DOOSAN FOREIGN MNC S.KOREA

GURGAON FLUOR FOREIGN MNC USA

GURGAON HOLTEC FOREIGN MNC INDIA

GURGAON S.K ENGG & CONST FOREIGN MNC S.KOREA

GURGAON PETROFAC FOREIGN MNC UK

GURGAON LUMMUS GLOBAL (CHICACO BRIDGE & IRON) FOREIGN MNC USA

GURGAON CH2MHILL FOREIGN MNC USA

GURGAON SIMONS CARVES, PUNJ LLOYD GROUP FOREIGN MNC UK

GURGAON CAIRN ENERGY FOREIGN MNC UK

HYDERABAD SIMONS CARVES, PUNJ LLOYD GROUP FOREIGN MNC UK

HYDERABAD WORLEY PARSONS LTD FOREIGN MNC AUSTRALIA

HYDERABAD DESEIN INDIAN INDIA

KOLKATA FOSTER WHEELER FOREIGN MNC USA

KOLKATA M.N.DASTUR INDIAN INDIA

MUMBAI AKER KVAERNER FOREIGN MNC NORWAY

MUMBAI BECREL JV INDIA-USA

MUMBAI CHEMTEX FOREIGN MNC USA

MUMBAI DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT INDIA LTD (DCIL) INDIAN INDIA

MUMBAI ESSAR INDIAN INDIA

MUMBAI FICHTNER FOREIGN MNC GERMANY

MUMBAI IBI CHEMATUR FOREIGN MNC NORWAY

MUMBAI JACOBS (2 offices - Andheri & CBD Belapur) FOREIGN MNC USA

MUMBAI L&T- ECC & EPC INDIAN INDIA

MUMBAI L&T CHIYODA JV INDIA-JAPAN

MUMBAI M.N.DASTUR INDIAN INDIA

MUMBAI MCDERMOTT FOREIGN USA

MNC

MUMBAI MECON LTD INDIAN INDIA

MUMBAI MOTTMAC FOREIGN MNC UK

MUMBAI PETROFAC FOREIGN MNC UK

MUMBAI SHAW GROUP - ROLTA CAMPUS FOREIGN MNC USA

MUMBAI SNC LAVLALIN FOREIGN MNC CANADA

MUMBAI STONE WEBSTER ROLTA JV INDIA-USA

MUMBAI TATA CONSULTING ENGRS (TCE) INDIAN INDIA

MUMBAI TECHNIMONT ICB FOREIGN MNC ITALY

MUMBAI TECHNIP KT FOREIGN MNC FRANCE

MUMBAI TOYO FOREIGN MNC JAPAN

MUMBAI UDHE FOREIGN MNC GERMANY

MUMBAI WORLEY PARSONS LTD FOREIGN MNC AUSTRALIA

MUMBAI SANVIK FOREIGN MNC USA

MUMBAI SAND WELL FOREIGN MNC UK

MUMBAI PYRAMID PROJECTS INDIAN INDIA

MUMBAI TRIUNE PROJECTS INDIAN INDIA

MUMBAI BLACK & VEATCH FOREIGN MNC USA

MUMBAI HINDUSTAN - DORR OLIVER INDIAN INDIA

NOIDA TECHNIP KT FOREIGN MNC FRANCE

PUNE CHEMTEX JV USA

PUNE UDHE FOREIGN MNC USA

PUNE BLACK & VEATCH FOREIGN MNC

USA

APPENDIX2:SAMPLE DESIGN JOB ADERTISEMENT BY A MNC EPC DESIGN COMPANY: