Praveen Kumar

Praveen is currently working as Senior Subsea Engineer in ABL Germany office.

His working experience spanning 12 years has focused on offshore construction, installation engineering and project management functions with international EPCI contractors in the Energy sector. A solution oriented and technically minded professional, he is adept at project execution of offshore projects scope; formulating installation methodologies and manuals, project controls, cost engineering, interfacing with management, project teams, and cross-functional disciplines.

He has proven technical expertise in installation engineering of subsea structures, submarine cables and pipelines, SURF scope, flexible and EPRS scope with direct involvement in EPCI and T&I projects (contract values of USD 150M to USD 500+M) across various geographical locations and water depths ranging from shallow to ultra-deep.

He has attained strong techno-commercial acumen and deep insights into underlying operational aspects. He is proficient in engineering assessments using FEA packages, other software such as DNV pipeline tools; conversant with applicable DNVGL codes /standards and technical know-how in offshore wind energy projects. Further, he has relevant knowledge in asset integrity management, defect and remnant life assessment.

Imbued with a pleasant personality, strong engineering fundamentals and hands-on understanding, he has demonstrated ability to streamline offshore execution in accordance with procedures and effectively collaborate.

Prior to joining ABL Germany, he has worked for international EPCI Contractors in the offshore energy sector namely Saipem, McDermott and Technip, where he was involved in installation engineering, project management and offshore site attendance in project engineering and technical assistance roles. Further, he has also undertaken marine warranty survey assignments for offshore T&I scopes on behalf of the operator.