Skills
Strategic Leadership | Engineering Excellence | Global Collaboration
With over 25 years of experience in the Oil & Gas sector, Er. KrishnaJegan Ponnuswamy brings a rare blend of technical proficiency, operational mastery, and people-centric leadership. His skills span across large-scale engineering execution, multidisciplinary team management, and international stakeholder coordination.
Technical Expertise
Oil & Gas Operations
Extensive experience in managing long-term maintenance and shutdown contracts for major oil sector clients such as KOC, KNPC, JO, and MEW in Kuwait.
Mechanical & Maintenance Engineering
Proven capabilities in plant maintenance, equipment lifecycle management, and mechanical integrity of critical systems.
Project Execution & Delivery
Led end-to-end execution of multi-million-dollar engineering projects across the Gulf region, with a focus on timely delivery and safety compliance.
Quality & Safety Management
Strong commitment to industry standards and regulatory compliance. Skilled in establishing quality systems and implementing safety-first cultures.
Leadership & Management
Large-Scale Team Management
Oversight of more than 2,000 technical professionals, including engineers, supervisors, and skilled tradespeople across multiple sites.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Works effectively with procurement, finance, HR, and planning teams to align operations with strategic business goals.
Performance Optimization
Adept at identifying process improvements, reducing downtime, and enhancing efficiency across maintenance operations.
Global Enagement
Founder & Chairman - International Tamil Engineers Forum (ITEF)
A driving force in uniting over 3,000 Tamil engineers globally for mentorship, professional development, and cultural pride.
Mentorship & Talent Development
Actively mentors young engineers, empowering them to pursue leadership paths and global opportunities.
Core Strengths
Vision-Driven Leadership
Technical
Precision
People
Development
International
Exposure
Long-Term Strategic Thinknig
Er. KrishnaJegan’s expertise stands at the intersection of engineering excellence and transformational leadership – making him a trusted name in the global engineering community