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Satya Viswanadh Katta (Satya)

Senior Corrosion Engineer
Career Summary
Senior Corrosion Engineer with 16 years’ experience. Experience has been predominantly in the hydrocarbon production
industry, but projects also carried out in chemicals & petrochemicals, water and civil engineering.
 Experience on Material selection, coatings, insulation and Cathodic Protection.
 Experienced on GCC projects and well aware of applicable standards and codes.
 Proven project management abilities and good interpersonal skills
 Strong leadership traits and interpersonal skills with excellent ability to coordinate with different people at one
time under difficult situation
 Experience in Conceptual design, FEED, Detail Engineering, Project management, Installation, Commissioning,
Maintenance of Corrosion control systems.
 Handled overall corrosion activities for the projects around the globe at different organization
 Articulate communicator with a strong work ethic, continuously striving for improvement coupled with excellent
administrative aptitude with an eye for detail & the commitment to offer quality work.

Professional Qualifications
 Master’s Degree in Pipeline Engineering
 AMPP(NACE) Certified Cathodic Protection Specialist (Cert no.32434)
 AMPP(NACE) Certified Senior Corrosion Technologist (Cert no.32434)
 Bachelors in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
 T- BOSIET OPITO APPROVED (5501- Valid up to 2025)
 BASIC H2S OPTIO APPROVED (9014-Valid up to 2023)

Contact Details:
Mobile No: +971-555665285, +91-9600081055

Email: [email protected]

Area of Expertise
 Know how to handle corrosion engineering activities.
 Lead and manage the corrosion engineering team for successful completion of the projects.
 Manage the Man Hours for different projects so that Budget allotment for the project is under control.
 Estimate the Manhours during Enquiry phase, FEED phase and EPC phase.
 Prepare Materials and Corrosion Control deliverables list for Onshore and Offshore Projects.
 Prepare and review technical specifications for coating, painting, internal lining,insulation and Cathodic
Protection systems
 Detailed engineering, technical advice to construction team, interdisciplinary co-ordination.
 Prepare material requisitions, review offers, prepare technical bid evaluation, material take off.in-house estimation
of cathodic protection system for onshore & offshore proposals.
 Well verse with international standards such as NACE, DNV, SHELL DEP, NORSOK and familiar with
ADNOC, Saudi Aramco and KOC standards.
 Preparation of third-party study SOW for RBI studies, CRAS, MCA
  Review of third-party documents like CRAS, CCM, RBI studies and MCI
 Knowhow of using ECE 5.7 software.

Experience Details:
Sep 2018-till date
China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Corporation-Abu Dhabi (CPPE-AD)
Discipline Lead- Material and Corrosion

Projects Handled:

FEED for long term development project (LTDP)-Das Island-ADNOC offshore

FEED for Sales gas pipeline network enhancement Project-UAE-ADNOC Gas

EPC for RAS Markaz Tank farm project-Oman OTTCO

EPC for ASAB PHASE II FFD Project-UAE-ADNOC Onshore

EPC for Ajakouta, Kano and Kaduna Pipeline Project-Nigeria-NNPC

EPC for Kineyarazi Gas pipeline project-Tanzania-TANESCO

EPC for KEC Pipeline project, Iraq-KEC

EPC for decentralized water injection wells at Dammam Area –Iraq West Qurna-Luk Oil

Revalidation Conceptual design Study for AGP Sales Gas Pipeline Network-ADNOC gas

Conceptual design Study FOR AGP Sales Gas Pipeline Network-ADNOC gas

EPC For MOL 1.2 and 3.5 Pipeline Project-ADNOC onshore.

EPC for Buhasa Tie-In Project

EPC for ASR call-off projects -RSME and Matrix- ADNOC onshore.

EPC for BGCP Phase-III

EPC for Mirfa plant and pipeline modification-ADNOC Gas

Job Profile:
 Responsible for the material and Corrosion Engineering team at CPPE-AD
 Approved Lead Corrosion Engineer for the clients like ADNOC Onshore, Oman Tank farms Company (OTTCO),
LUKOIL, NNPC, KEC, ADNOC Offshore
 During Enquiry Phase, reviews material selection / corrosion risks assessment studies & other relevant documents
including painting & coating requirements, cathodic protection, etc. and verifies the correctness of material
selection and corrosion control concepts for successful bidding
 Prepares man-hours estimates for the project scope. Develops the man-hours norms, if required.
 Material selection, Corrosion Monitoring and Corrosion Inhibition Philosophies
 Develop/Update Material selection report, Material Selection Diagrams (MSDs)
  Ensure that material description on the Process Data Sheets, Mechanical Data Sheets and piping classes
on P&IDs is consistent with Materials Selection Diagrams/ Material Selection Report and other relevant project
specifications.
 Prepare technical specifications for coating, painting, internal lining, insulation and Cathodic Protection systems
 Prepare scope document for specialized studies (RBI studies, CRAS) / sub contracts (CP) related to materials &
corrosion engineering works as required.
 Review of third-party documents like CRAS, CCM, MCA and Dead Leg Register.
 Support other disciplines on material related issues such as technical deviations and material substitution requests
during detailed design.
 Interdisciplinary Vendor document Review for material and corrosion control requirements.
 Prepare/Review Design Calculations, material requisitions, review offers, prepare technical bid evaluation,
material take off for Cathodic Protection Systems
 Preparation/review of CP schematic layouts, CP typical Drawings, CP layouts, connection diagrams
 Vendor document Review for Cathodic Protection systems.
 Prepare Technical Specifications for hot Insulation.

June-2016 to Sep- 2018

Alasab General Contracting EPC, Abu Dhabi
Lead Corrosion Engineer

Projects Handled:

EPC for South East Tie-in Project. Package –A, ADNOC onshore

EPC for OGD-1 pipeline Replacement Project, ADNOC onshore

EPC for Supply of Sales Gas to TALEX/SENAAT at KIZAD, ADNOC gas processing

EPC for Natural Gas Pipeline to SENAAT projects, ADNOC gas processing

Job Profile:
 ADNOC onshore approved Corrosion Engineer
 Lead Engineer- Corrosion/cathodic Protection responsible for detail Engineering phase of the project that include
overall responsible for all project deliverables including coordination with client, Engineering subcontractor and
vendors.
 Review Material and Corrosion Engineering deliverables from engineering consultant
 Review Material Selection Diagrams
 Review technical specifications for coating, painting, internal lining and Cathodic Protection systems
 Finalization of scope of work specification for CP systems and handled complete system package procurement.
 Engineering & procurement of CP systems.
 Co-ordinate with client in order to get approvals for the documentation
 Vendor selection, document approval and vendor coordination
 Participation in all site co-ordination activities for smooth execution of the project
 Technical advice to construction team, interdisciplinary co-ordination, installation supervision, testing,
procedures, test plans, surveys, monitoring.
 Commissioning and post commissioning surveys for Cathodic protection system

JUNE 2013-JULY 2016

SAIPEM S.p.A,Chennai-India
Corrosion Protection Engineer

Projects Handled:

FEED for Fabrication Yard & CPF expansion Area-Dragon Oil Turkmenistan Limited-Dragon OIL
Ltd,Turkemenistan

EPC for Khurais Al Crude Increment Project-Saudi Arabia-SAUDI ARAMCO-KSA

FEED-REGASIFICATION facilities & Offshore Jetty Areas-IOCL LNG Regasification Terminal-IOCL,India

KNPC New Refinery Pkg 1& 2 -KNPC,Kuwait

Jazan IGCC Plant Package 1&2-SAUDI ARAMCO,KSA

CHS Spirit wood Project-USA

Star (SocarTurcas) Project-TURKEY

ArRatawi refinery Project-IRAQ

Versalis Ferrara Project-ITALY

BS 171 pipeline project KOC,KUWAIT

Al Dabbiya facilities Development Phase-III(Proposal)-ADCO,UAE

west qurna pipeline phase -1(Proposal)-EXXON MOBIL,IRAQ

Job Profile:
 Handling overall material and corrosion activities for the projects around the globe. Within last three years in
organization executed various projects worth of 100+ million USD in Middle East, Africa.
 Part of a global team of experts of corrosion disciplines to develop conceptual designs, carrying out FEED, detail
engineering and execution of production facilities in oil and gas sector.
 Prepare technical specifications for coating, painting, internal lining and Cathodic Protection systems
 supporting other disciplines on material related issues such as technical deviations and material substitution
requests during detailed design.
 Scope validation of cathodic protection systems for proposals
 In-house estimation of cathodic protection system for onshore & offshore proposals.
 Prepare material requisitions, review offers, prepare technical bid evaluation, material take off.
 Vendor document Review
 Detailed engineering, technical advice to construction team, interdisciplinary co-ordination
 Preparation of CP schematic layouts, CP typical Drawings, CP layouts, connection diagrams
 Preparation of cathodic protection MTO and cable list.
 Commissioning of cathodic Protection systems and clearing punch list.

June 2011-june 2013

Corrosion Technology Services,Sharjah-UAE
Cathodic Protection Engineer

Projects Handled:

Effluent water treatment and sea water injection project EF-1071/1082 (KOC)for PETROFAC International,
Kuwait(1 YEAR)

Installation & commissioning of CP Systems for pipelines,underground piping at ASAB-2 for Technip
International, Abudhabi-GASCO

Testing & commissioning of CP systems of 23 tanks at Mina Al Ahmadi and Mina Al Abdullah Refineries –
KNPC,Kuwait

Pre design Survey for 20km Crude oil pipeline at BURGAN-KOC ,KUWAIT

Testing & commissioning of CP systems of sulphur tank at DOPET,for Qatar Petroleum

Pre design Survey for 52km Crude oil pipeline from BS 171 to MAA Refinery-KOC ,KUWAIT

Installion of CP system for 12(Twelve) tanks at SHAH gas development project,ADNOC-ABUDHABI

Potential Survey fo the evaluation of CP systems for Al-ain Gas pipeline-GASCO,Abudhabi

Evaluation & Trouble shooting of CP systems for Alsa Fire water pipeline-GASCO,Fujeirah

Evaluation & Troubleshooting of CP systems for ORASCOM Gas pipeline-GASCO,AlReem Island

Installation of sacrificial CP system for Ductile Iron Pipeline,Lindenberg-Abudhabi

Job Profile:
 Installation of CP system for pipelines. trunklines, flowlines,.
 Installation of ground bed systems for trunk pipelines.
 Installation of CP system for underground piping at 7 GC (Gathering centre)
 Installation of external and internal cp system for tanks
 Complying with quality standards specified by the client.
 Ensuring proper installation at CP field aspects such as road crossings, pipeline crossings, HT crossings, pipeline
parallelism
 Check conformity with the ITP, obtain the relevant documentation, and check procedures and equipment to be
used in tests, controls and inspections, manage documents certifying tests, controls and inspections.
 Offering inspections for end client.
 Pre commissioning & Commissioning of CP systems for tanks, pipelines

May 2010-june 2011

SOGEC-CP,IKK Group-Dammam,Saudi Arabia
Cathodic Protection Engineer

Projects Handled:
 QATIF 2-1 Anode bed relocation Design at KM-86,SAUDI ARAMCO

Design of CP Systems for uthmaniyah-shedgum pipeline (UBTG-1)-SAUDI ARAMCO

CIPS and DCVG Survey for SWCC pipelines A& B KM 34 to KM 65-SWCC

Design of CP systems for two potable water tanks at SAFWA-GEEMCO

Design of CP systems for ductile iron pipelines for SALCO

Testing & commissioning of CP systems at Mina &Taif Terminal station piping

Testing & commissioning of Cathodic protection system for buried pipelines in YanbuIbnRushd.

survey and design of Cathodic Protection system for UTMN#1877 Gas well.

Survey and Design of CP systems for EWRR-1 pipeline for Saudi Aramco

Job Profile:
 Evaluating the site conditions
 Review plan and profile drawings
 Conducting the site & groundbed survey,
 Designing the CP systems for both temporary and permanent systems
 Selecting the appropriate anode material for the better life of CP systems,
 Selecting the appropriate TR for better current distribution and longer life of anodes
 Provide technical support during the installation of CP systems
 Conducting the CIPS and DCVG survey,
 preparation of report, Assessing the CIPS graphs, DCVG calculations, Sizing the defects by using IR drop
method, Assessing anode bed capacity
 Conducting soil resistivity in the Anode bed location.
 Assessing the life of the CP system

jun 2009-Feb 2010

Essar Projects Ltd,Guna-India
Trainee Engineer -Pipeline
 Prepared a report for cathodic protection systems for vijaipur- dadripipeline
 Participated in operation and maintenance of GAIL pipelines under vijaipur jurisdiction,
 Undergone training under both mechanical and electrical engineers regarding compressor station ,gas metering
skid,CP maintenance works such as CCVT Maintenance,TR maintenance
 Participated in pigging operation of vijaipur pipeline
  Participated in monthly and quarterly maintenance of pipelines( taking pipe to soil potentials, interpreting data
logger to know the condition of the pipelines
 Gained knowledge in welding operations of pipelines, participated in the design and selection of pipeline,
supervised the laying of pipeline (Dadri- Vijaipur pipeline PHASE-1)

Sep 2007-Feb 2009

Sudha Oil and chemical Industries Ltd, Andhra pradesh
Plant Engineer-Trainee
 Develop, implement and maintain corrosion mitigation plans for the operating facilities
 Carry out failure investigation and provide recommendations to prevent failures and improve integrity of the plant
facilities
 Support facility improvements by reviewing design packages related to corrosion monitoring, corrosion mitigation
plans
 Work with inspection during plant shutdown and during turnaround and inspection (T&I) for evaluation of
internal and external corrosion issues and coating assessments.

Technical Training/Programs/Membership
 Has undergone H2S Training and familiar with work procedures
 Attended training course at Saipem on Basics of offshore structures, subsea pipelines and riser engineering, On-
bottom stability analysis based on DNV-RP-F109
 NACE Member (312796)
 Attended Cathodic Protection specialist course
 T-BOSIET and Basic H2S course training

Personal Data
 Date of Birth: 07/06/1986
 UAE resident status
 Married
 Passport Number: N0250888(valid upto 2025)
 Mailing address: D.NO.29-33-48, Laxmivarapupet, Rajahmundry- 533104, Andhra Pradesh, India