Amar Patel
About Amar Patel
Amar Patel is a Senior Instrument Technician with extensive experience in commissioning and pre-commissioning activities, particularly on FPSO projects.
Professional Title
Amar Patel holds the position of Senior Instrument Technician. His career spans across multiple prominent companies and significant projects in the oil and gas industry.
Current Role at Bumi Armada
Since 2016, Amar Patel has been serving as a Senior Instrument Technician at Bumi Armada. He is involved in the ARMADA OLOMBENDO FPSO projects in Singapore. His role encompasses a range of responsibilities in instrument and control systems on Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Amar Patel is also currently employed by ExxonMobil as a Senior Instrument Technician. He has been part of the NIGERIA DEEPWATER OFFSHORE (ERHA NORTH PHASE 2 PROJECT) since 2015, where his expertise in instrument maintenance is pivotal to offshore operations.
Previous Experience
Amar Patel's career includes significant roles at several leading organizations. Between 2012 to 2014, he worked as a Senior Instrument Maintenance Technician for ExxonMobil Upstream Nigeria on the USAN FPSO, OML-138. In 2012, he served Total E&P Nigeria Ltd on the same project. His prior roles also include positions at Kuwait Oil Company (2010-2011), Samsung Heavy Industries (2008-2009), showcasing a broad expertise across various high-profile oil and gas projects.
Educational Background
Amar Patel studied at the National Institute of Engineering where he earned a Graduate Diploma in Electronics Engineering, followed by a Bachelor's Degree in 1970. His academic focus has provided a strong foundation for his subsequent technical roles in the industry.
Expertise in FPSO Projects
Amar Patel has extensive experience in commissioning and pre-commissioning activities, particularly on FPSO projects. His skills include the calibration and testing of fire and gas systems, gas detectors, deluge valve systems, mod bus testing, density profiler commissioning, and conducting cause and effect testing for fire and gas systems. Additionally, he has been involved in the commissioning of water mist systems.