GIRISH KAMAL

A highly energetic and self motivated Rotating Equipment Reliability Professional (Technical Authority 1) with thirty two years (32) years experience in Oil and Gas industry with diversified experience on all aspects of Rotating Machinery Management for onshore and offshore applications including specification, design approval, witness testing, inspection, commissioning, installation, maintenance and technical services. Specialties: Operational and Maintenance Engineering support, reliability, troubleshooting, develop and implement condition monitoring programs for critical equipment including condition monitoring strategies, protection and monitoring systems, vibration analysis, failure diagnosis, root cause analysis, lube oil analysis, field balancing, major machinery overhauls, change-outs and retrofits on centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, gas turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, vertical pumps and gearboxes. Conversant with rotor high-speed balancing, machine alignment, and rotor dynamics. Familiar with API and ISO standards as well as ASME PTC's codes. Detailed knowledge and experience of auxiliaries such as dry gas seals, mechanical seals, diaphragm and flexible couplings, vibration and bearing temperature monitoring equipment, lube and seal oil systems. Extensive involvement with Rotating Equipment Vendors and Manufacturers.