Amar Kanase

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) — February 2024 to Present.

• Serving as Co-Lead for the Numaligarh Refinery Project, I am responsible for delivering complete fire protection and loss prevention systems for the Hydrogen Generation Unit (HGU), a high-risk process unit.
• Acted as Lead Engineer and solely handled multiple major proposal projects, including: CIL–BHEL LSTK-3 – Ammonia Synthesis Unit, CIL–BHEL LSTK-4 – Nitric Acid & Ammonium Nitrate (Melt & Prill) Plants, GCPL – Ethylene Storage Tank and Associated Facilities, CFCL – 5000 MT Ammonia Storage Unit, and Shell LNG – 210,000 MT LNG Storage Tank Facility.
• Designed, reviewed, and implemented fire protection and loss prevention systems in line with NFPA, IS, OISD, and international safety codes.
• Prepared and reviewed Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) schedules for process plant facilities.
• Prepared and reviewed passive fireproofing schedules and layouts to ensure structural fire safety compliance.
• Prepared and reviewed Fire & Gas (F&G) layouts for plants, and Fire Alarm systems for buildings, as per project requirements.
• Prepared and reviewed Cause and Effect (C&E) matrices, and I/O lists for fire and gas detection and alarm systems.
• Prepared and reviewed Design Basis Reports and Fire Water Demand calculations as per IS, NFPA, OISD, and FM standards.
• Reviewed and validated firewater system P&IDs for design adequacy and safety compliance.
• Coordinated closely with vendors during the design, material selection, and equipment finalization stages.
• Reviewed and commented on vendor drawings and technical documents to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Prepared and reviewed firefighting equipment datasheets, and performed material selection as per applicable standards.
• Conducted fire risk assessments, HAZID studies, and risk analysis to mitigate potential losses in industrial facilities.
• Developed and reviewed firewater network layouts, hydrant, and sprinkler systems, ensuring hydraulic adequacy and code compliance.
• Oversaw installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning of firefighting systems, including pumps, hydrants, monitors, deluge systems, and fire detection panels.
• Coordinated with the project, maintenance, and HSE teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Investigated fire-related incidents, performed root cause analysis, and implemented preventive and corrective actions.
• Prepared and maintained fire safety documentation, inspection reports, and statutory compliance records for audits.
• Ensured availability and readiness of firefighting equipment (PPE, SCBA, extinguishers, hoses, etc.). Across the facility.
• Led the planning, tracking, and timely delivery of project schedules and milestones related to fire and loss prevention scope.
• Reviewed and approved contractor/shop drawings, material submittals, and construction deliverables to ensure alignment with project specifications.
• Mentored and guided junior engineers and CAD/drafting teams to ensure the timely completion of design deliverables.
• Participated in Design Safety Reviews (DSR), HAZOP, SIL studies, and Pre-startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) with multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinated with statutory authorities (CFO, TAC, PESO, etc.). For approvals, inspections, and compliance documentation.
• Prepared as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and system handover documents after project completion.
• Supported and witnessed Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for firefighting and alarm systems.

Extinct Fire Engineers, Pvt. Ltd. — Sep 2019 to Jan 2024.

• Designed and engineered fire protection systems, including fire pump houses, hydrant networks, sprinkler systems, foam systems, MVWS, and HVWS systems.
• Designed fire alarm and gas suppression systems, ensuring compliance with IS, NFPA, FM, and client-specific standards.
• Developed P&IDs, GA drawings, and GFC drawings using AutoCAD, and prepared Design Basis Reports (DBR) for multiple industrial projects.
• Performed hydraulic calculations using PipeNet software to verify design adequacy and optimize firewater networks.
• Created and reviewed technical datasheets, BOQs, LOMs, and quantity amendment sheets for project materials and systems.
• Provided technical and engineering support to site execution, estimation, and procurement teams throughout project life cycles.
• Coordinated with consultants, clients, and site teams to resolve design issues and ensure alignment with project specifications.
• Conducted drawing reviews, design checks, and design validations to ensure compliance with codes, quality standards, and project methodology.
• Maintained and updated the Document Control Index (DCI), and ensured complete project documentation for approvals and audits.
• Collaborated with civil, plumbing, HVAC, and architectural teams for seamless design integration and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Supported material submittals, technical clarifications, and approvals during design and construction phases.
• Assisted in the preparation of as-built drawings and handover documentation for completed projects.

Major Projects Handled:

• BUNGE – Detailed design of Firefighting and Fire Alarm System (FM/NFPA Standards).
• ONDOAN, Morocco – Detailed design of the Firefighting and Fire Alarm System (FM/NFPA Standards).
• BGR Infra, Bhiwandi – Warehousing Project (Indian Standards)
• Asian Paints, Ankleshwar – High-hazard Firefighting System (IS Standards).
• Amazon, Gurugram – Asia’s largest Amazon warehouse – firefighting system (roof and rack sprinklers).
• Flipkart, Saidham – Firefighting System (Roof and Rack Sprinklers)
• Jio World Centre, Bandra – Firefighting design.
• PI Industries, Panoli, Meghmani Finechem, Dahej, JSW Dolvi, HUL Sumerpur, and Gandhidham, ITC Ltd. Telangana, TCS Adibatla, Visakha Glass Mundra, V-Mart Haryana, Resinova Chemie Dahej, DCH Shriram Jhagadiya, Emil Pharmaceuticals Boisar.