Oil & Gas · EPC · ADNOC

K. Karuppasamy

Construction Superintendent

16+ years delivering piping, pipeline, and infrastructure projects across Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and EPC environments. Currently supporting BOROUGE 4 ADNOC Project under PMC. Proven expertise in artificial lift systems, pre-commissioning, mechanical completion, and zero-harm project delivery.

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Abu Dhabi, UAE +971 544692598
K. Karuppasamy
K. Karuppasamy
Construction Superintendent
16+
Years
15+
Projects
0
LTI Record
100%
MC Rate
16+
Years Experience
15+
O&G Projects
0 LTI
Safety Record
30%
Doc Accuracy Up
Career
Professional Experience
Construction Superintendent – IPMT Borouge 4
LRQA Certification & Assurance LLC (for Worley)
Client: ADNOC · Abu Dhabi, UAE
Feb 2023 – Present
  • Supervise EPC contractor activities for piping and pipeline construction in compliance with ADNOC standards
  • Manage construction of artificial lift infrastructure — flowlines, trunk lines, manifolds, wellhead tie-ins
  • Monitor progress, MMM histograms, and KPIs for timely execution and productivity optimization
  • Conduct line walkdowns and verify installations against IFC drawings, P&IDs, and quality requirements
  • Participate in constructability reviews, 3D model reviews, HAZID and HAZOP studies
  • Support pre-commissioning including hydrotesting, flushing, pigging, and leak testing
  • Lead mechanical completion, punch management, and system handover processes
  • Oversee QA/QC activities including NDT coordination and documentation control
  • Utilize Aconex, BIM 360, and digital tools for reporting and project tracking
★ Key Achievements
  • Delivered piping and pipeline works with zero major HSE or quality incidents
  • Completed 2000mm HDPE and GRE pipeline network within schedule
  • Executed internal cement lining with zero rework
  • Achieved 100% mechanical completion and PL2 walkdown clearance
  • Received Best Employee and Safety Appreciation Awards from Borouge, IPMT, and Worley
Construction Supervisor – Pipelines & Facilities
Al Turki Enterprises LLC (EPC Contractor)
Client: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) · Oman
Dec 2012 – Dec 2022
  • Supervised construction and mechanical completion of 15+ Oil & Gas projects
  • Executed full pipeline lifecycle — excavation, welding, coating, lowering, hydrotesting, tie-ins
  • Managed CS, DSS, SS, alloy steel, and HDPE-lined pipeline systems
  • Supervised welding, PWHT, and NDT activities including RT, UT, MT, and PT
  • Directed coating, painting, and inspection activities (DFT, adhesion, holiday testing)
  • Executed shutdowns, tie-ins, and hook-up works under SIMOPS conditions
  • Supported artificial lift systems — ESP, PCP, Beam Pump, and Rotaflex installations
★ Key Achievements
  • Successfully delivered 15+ Oil & Gas projects for PDO across multiple facilities
  • Executed complex shutdowns and tie-ins with zero production loss incidents
  • Achieved zero LTI through strong HSE leadership
  • Improved documentation accuracy by 30% using digital tracking
  • Awarded PDO Shukran Award for excellence in safety, quality, and delivery
Domains
Areas of Expertise
Construction Supervision & Site Execution
Piping, pipelines, artificial lift, flowlines, manifolds
ADNOC Onshore Project Execution
ADNOC standards, procedures, and specifications
Pipeline Construction
ASME B31.4, B31.8, API standards
HDPE & GRE Systems
API 15LE, DVS 2205, DVGW standards
Pre-Commissioning
Hydrotesting, pigging, flushing, gauging, leak testing
Mechanical Completion & Handover
Punch listing, reinstatement, system turnover
QA/QC & Inspection
ITP, NDT coordination, NCR management
HSE & Risk Management
PTW, SIMOPS, confined space, gas testing
Hook-Up & Tie-In Works
Wellhead connections, brownfield tie-ins, shutdowns
Project Planning & Scheduling
Look-ahead planning, MMM histogram analysis
Corrosion Protection & Integrity
Internal lining, coating, cathodic protection
Digital Systems
BIM 360, Aconex, D365, Power BI, Omni Flow
Featured
Borouge 4 Petrochemical Expansion
Client
ADNOC Borouge
Consultant
Worley
Employer
LRQA Certification
Role
Construction Superintendent
  • Led IPMT supervision of EPC contractor piping and pipeline construction
  • Provided technical leadership through constructability reviews, HAZID and HAZOP studies
  • Managed large-diameter HDPE pipelines up to 2000mm and GRE pipeline systems
  • Delivered API pipeline systems (30", 14", 8") — fabrication, welding, NDT, coating
  • Executed internal cement lining works for seawater metallic piping
  • Supervised piping fabrication, erection, and support installation integrated with process skids
  • Managed mechanical completion including test pack preparation and commissioning handover
Technical
Skills & Standards
Engineering Codes & Standards
ASME IIASME VASME VIIIASME IX ASME B31.3ASME B31.4ASME B31.8 API 650API 1104API 5LAPI 15LE AWS D1.1ASTMISOBSENNACESSPCDEP
Materials & Systems
Carbon SteelStainless SteelDuplex Steel Alloy SteelHDPEGRE Cement LiningCorrosion Protection
Welding & Inspection
WPS/PQR ReviewNDT: RTNDT: UT NDT: MTNDT: PTVisual Inspection Dimensional InspectionWeld Acceptance
Digital Tools
BIM 360AconexMS Dynamics 365 Power BIOmni FlowMS OfficeAdvanced Excel
Credentials
Certifications & Training
🔧
HDPE Supervisor – DVGW GW 331
⚙️
Industrial Process Safety Management
☣️
H2S and SO2 Awareness
🔥
Fire Safety & Gas Tester
🩹
First Aid & Emergency Response
🪧
Confined Space Entry
🛡️
Behavior Based Safety
Details
Personal Information
🌍
Nationality
Indian
📋
Visa
Employment Visa
🚗
UAE License
Valid
📅
Passport Valid
Mar 2032