Sidharth Mukhija

Seasoned Engineering Consultant with expertise in executing large-scale Energy sector projects, specializing in Strategic Planning, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Digital Transformation and leading cross-cultural teams.

Work Experience

Individual Research Project: Digital Solutions for enhancing supply chain efficiency | Supply chain & Green mobility

  • Collaborating with Jio Things to assess the impact of Jio’s mobility oriented digital solutions on Client’s supply chain.
  • Analyzing and recommending actionable insights to improve Client’s topline while adhering to ESG norms.

 

Live Project | Domain Land | Persistent Systems

  • Partnered with industry experts to develop domain-specific value lifecycle playbooks for key BFSI domains in the US market, delivering actionable insights and process optimization strategies to enhance Persistent Consulting's client engagements.
  • Designed comprehensive value chains, process maps, and strategic business architectures for BFSI sectors, empowering Persistent Consulting to provide clients with high-impact, future-focused solutions that drive operational efficiency and business growth.

 

Piping Engineer, Engineering Management | McDermott. International | Gurugram

  • Led the execution of Woodside's 8.0 MTPA Scarborough floating production unit and TotalEnergies' 200,000 BPD Tilenga Crude Storage Facility, orchestrating cross-regional collaboration between teams across different offices to ensure timely delivery, efficient resource utilization, and alignment with project goals.
  • Led engineering directives, resolved technical queries, and innovated design changes across 10 departments (piping, civil, process, electrical, instrumentation etc.) by coordinating with 50+ vendors and subcontractors, and ensuring 100% on-time project delivery and reducing conflicts by 20%.
  • Spearheaded a digital transformation initiative of automating the transfer of piping loads to civil and structural departments using MDB files leading to reduction of manual input and decreasing man-hours by 50%.
  • Facilitated 30%, 60%, and 90% internal and external model reviews, driving cross-functional collaboration with 15+ teams, ensuring 100% design specification compliance, integrating feedback from internal and external stakeholders, and improving project alignment, resulting in a 25% reduction in model review tags.
  • Conducted data analysis to classify 2,500+ supports across different offshore platform decks and coordinated with designers, fabricators, and construction teams to prioritize deck-specific needs, increasing project efficiency by 20% through phased execution and optimized workflows.
  • Directed the RFI (Request for Information) response process for over 1,000 queries, resolving 90% of queries within two days by ensuring technical accuracy and coordinating with stakeholders, which increased the construction team's efficiency and maintained project progress.
  • Negotiated and finalized vendors for critical long-lead items - Instrument Air compressors and GRE piping worth over $10 million by preparing technical bid tabulations.

 

Principal Engineer, Engineering Management | Technip Energies | Noida

  • Successfully managed the entire project lifecycle for four refineries and two petrochemical complexes, each valued between $500 million to $1 billion, managing negotiations and coordination in a high stakes environment with industry leaders like Shell, ExxonMobil, ENOC, Reliance, Sempra, and Longson and meeting all critical objectives.
  • Planned and executed project schedules by optimizing resources to deliver on-time, on-budget results, while leading strategic reviews and mitigating delays to ensure milestone achievement.
  • Led digital transformation by implementing automated isometric checking via Power Automate and Teams, increasing workload efficiency from 70% to 85%, and developed a barge deflection analysis tool, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in conducting transportation analysis.
  • Directed 20+ engineers for piping stress analysis on DHDT and KHDT units and led transportation analysis of 12 modules for ExxonMobil’s BLADE Expansion project (250,000 BPD), coordinating with Chevron's Thailand yard and optimized steel usage, converting temporary supports to permanent, saving 20% welding costs at Beaumont site.
  • Managed the procurement lifecycle for 20+ long lead piping items in large-scale EPC projects, from RFQ generation and bid evaluation to vendor negotiations and contract finalization and coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of critical equipment (vessels, heat exchangers, piping supports, valves), resolving technical queries and maintaining quality standards for seamless project execution.
  • Worked on proposals for mega projects by estimating bills of materials, developing detailed schedules of work, and preparing final bid offers for competitive and accurate submissions.
  • Liaised with over 25 vendors for long lead items (vessels, heat exchangers, towers, columns), and spearheaded acoustic and pulsation studies for a reciprocating compressor (worth 15 million USD), serving as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for civil and piping teams.
  • Led a 10-member team at BPCL Kochi, managing bulk materials worth ₹50 crore and overseeing the successful erection of heater coils and modules for DHDT heaters, ensuring seamless project execution.
  • Drove vendor development for critical piping items by fostering strong vendor relationships through regular seminars and knowledge-sharing sessions for long-term collaboration and alignment with future project needs. 
  • Developed comprehensive guidelines for piping stress analysis and set standards for support design and selection for cryogenic and high-temperature lines in 10 mega projects.
  • Developed an automated dashboard for parameter search, streamlining the process and reducing manual effort, resulting in a 5% reduction in man-hours and improving overall efficiency.
  • Optimized the 32-inch flare header in the DHDT unit from 3 expansion loops to 2 expansion loops of stainless-steel material, achieving a 20% reduction in material cost.
  • Conducted critical Ansys simulations on CDU/VDU heater convection module tube sheet gaps to validate construction deviations, preventing rework, schedule delays, and potential 5% liquidity damage penalties of project worth ₹ 1000 crore.
  • Mentored 10+ Graduate Engineer Trainees to develop the talent pool within the organization.
Accomplishments
  • Rapid Promotions: Graded above expectations during Appraisals and rapidly promoted from Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) to Principal Engineer, recognized as one of the few individuals to achieve such advancement in a short timeframe
  • Cheers to Peer Award: Recognized in the yearly R&R “Cheers to Peers” award for commendable contribution to the BLADE project
  • Leadership Program: Selected for Technip’s Flagship Leadership program “UDAAN” (among 30/2000 employees)
Education

B.E., Mechanical Engineering, PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh

Certificates
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, KPMG
  • Generative AI Fundamentals Specialization, IBM
  • Google Project Management, Google
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials, AWS
  • Unilever Supply Chain Data Analyst, Unilever
     
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Elected member of the ConsultX club at IIM-A and organized sessions to enhance batch awareness by connecting with industry experts and actively engaging students in consulting-focused discussions and learning opportunities.
  • Organized and conducted multiple Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) exhibitions and awareness sessions throughout my professional career.
  • Served as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the department, managing logistics such as workstations for employees during COVID-19. Additionally, coordinated departmental events and get-togethers, including the annual employee meet of Technip Energies.
  • Member of the organizing committee for the Tech fest at the undergraduate college level.

Quick Look

  • Work Experience: 9.7 Years
  • Previous Roles

    Piping Engineer-Engineering Management, McDermott. International

  • Function : Engineering & Maintainence
    Project/Program Management
  • Industry/Sector: Energy & Utilities
    Manufacturing & Engineering
Work Experience

Individual Research Project: Digital Solutions for enhancing supply chain efficiency | Supply chain & Green mobility

  • Collaborating with Jio Things to assess the impact of Jio’s mobility oriented digital solutions on Client’s supply chain.
  • Analyzing and recommending actionable insights to improve Client’s topline while adhering to ESG norms.

 

Live Project | Domain Land | Persistent Systems

  • Partnered with industry experts to develop domain-specific value lifecycle playbooks for key BFSI domains in the US market, delivering actionable insights and process optimization strategies to enhance Persistent Consulting's client engagements.
  • Designed comprehensive value chains, process maps, and strategic business architectures for BFSI sectors, empowering Persistent Consulting to provide clients with high-impact, future-focused solutions that drive operational efficiency and business growth.

 

Piping Engineer, Engineering Management | McDermott. International | Gurugram

  • Led the execution of Woodside's 8.0 MTPA Scarborough floating production unit and TotalEnergies' 200,000 BPD Tilenga Crude Storage Facility, orchestrating cross-regional collaboration between teams across different offices to ensure timely delivery, efficient resource utilization, and alignment with project goals.
  • Led engineering directives, resolved technical queries, and innovated design changes across 10 departments (piping, civil, process, electrical, instrumentation etc.) by coordinating with 50+ vendors and subcontractors, and ensuring 100% on-time project delivery and reducing conflicts by 20%.
  • Spearheaded a digital transformation initiative of automating the transfer of piping loads to civil and structural departments using MDB files leading to reduction of manual input and decreasing man-hours by 50%.
  • Facilitated 30%, 60%, and 90% internal and external model reviews, driving cross-functional collaboration with 15+ teams, ensuring 100% design specification compliance, integrating feedback from internal and external stakeholders, and improving project alignment, resulting in a 25% reduction in model review tags.
  • Conducted data analysis to classify 2,500+ supports across different offshore platform decks and coordinated with designers, fabricators, and construction teams to prioritize deck-specific needs, increasing project efficiency by 20% through phased execution and optimized workflows.
  • Directed the RFI (Request for Information) response process for over 1,000 queries, resolving 90% of queries within two days by ensuring technical accuracy and coordinating with stakeholders, which increased the construction team's efficiency and maintained project progress.
  • Negotiated and finalized vendors for critical long-lead items - Instrument Air compressors and GRE piping worth over $10 million by preparing technical bid tabulations.

 

Principal Engineer, Engineering Management | Technip Energies | Noida

  • Successfully managed the entire project lifecycle for four refineries and two petrochemical complexes, each valued between $500 million to $1 billion, managing negotiations and coordination in a high stakes environment with industry leaders like Shell, ExxonMobil, ENOC, Reliance, Sempra, and Longson and meeting all critical objectives.
  • Planned and executed project schedules by optimizing resources to deliver on-time, on-budget results, while leading strategic reviews and mitigating delays to ensure milestone achievement.
  • Led digital transformation by implementing automated isometric checking via Power Automate and Teams, increasing workload efficiency from 70% to 85%, and developed a barge deflection analysis tool, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in conducting transportation analysis.
  • Directed 20+ engineers for piping stress analysis on DHDT and KHDT units and led transportation analysis of 12 modules for ExxonMobil’s BLADE Expansion project (250,000 BPD), coordinating with Chevron's Thailand yard and optimized steel usage, converting temporary supports to permanent, saving 20% welding costs at Beaumont site.
  • Managed the procurement lifecycle for 20+ long lead piping items in large-scale EPC projects, from RFQ generation and bid evaluation to vendor negotiations and contract finalization and coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of critical equipment (vessels, heat exchangers, piping supports, valves), resolving technical queries and maintaining quality standards for seamless project execution.
  • Worked on proposals for mega projects by estimating bills of materials, developing detailed schedules of work, and preparing final bid offers for competitive and accurate submissions.
  • Liaised with over 25 vendors for long lead items (vessels, heat exchangers, towers, columns), and spearheaded acoustic and pulsation studies for a reciprocating compressor (worth 15 million USD), serving as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for civil and piping teams.
  • Led a 10-member team at BPCL Kochi, managing bulk materials worth ₹50 crore and overseeing the successful erection of heater coils and modules for DHDT heaters, ensuring seamless project execution.
  • Drove vendor development for critical piping items by fostering strong vendor relationships through regular seminars and knowledge-sharing sessions for long-term collaboration and alignment with future project needs. 
  • Developed comprehensive guidelines for piping stress analysis and set standards for support design and selection for cryogenic and high-temperature lines in 10 mega projects.
  • Developed an automated dashboard for parameter search, streamlining the process and reducing manual effort, resulting in a 5% reduction in man-hours and improving overall efficiency.
  • Optimized the 32-inch flare header in the DHDT unit from 3 expansion loops to 2 expansion loops of stainless-steel material, achieving a 20% reduction in material cost.
  • Conducted critical Ansys simulations on CDU/VDU heater convection module tube sheet gaps to validate construction deviations, preventing rework, schedule delays, and potential 5% liquidity damage penalties of project worth ₹ 1000 crore.
  • Mentored 10+ Graduate Engineer Trainees to develop the talent pool within the organization.
Accomplishments
  • Rapid Promotions: Graded above expectations during Appraisals and rapidly promoted from Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) to Principal Engineer, recognized as one of the few individuals to achieve such advancement in a short timeframe
  • Cheers to Peer Award: Recognized in the yearly R&R “Cheers to Peers” award for commendable contribution to the BLADE project
  • Leadership Program: Selected for Technip’s Flagship Leadership program “UDAAN” (among 30/2000 employees)
Education

B.E., Mechanical Engineering, PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh

Certificates
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, KPMG
  • Generative AI Fundamentals Specialization, IBM
  • Google Project Management, Google
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials, AWS
  • Unilever Supply Chain Data Analyst, Unilever
     
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Elected member of the ConsultX club at IIM-A and organized sessions to enhance batch awareness by connecting with industry experts and actively engaging students in consulting-focused discussions and learning opportunities.
  • Organized and conducted multiple Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) exhibitions and awareness sessions throughout my professional career.
  • Served as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the department, managing logistics such as workstations for employees during COVID-19. Additionally, coordinated departmental events and get-togethers, including the annual employee meet of Technip Energies.
  • Member of the organizing committee for the Tech fest at the undergraduate college level.