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Age & Date of Birth: 43 Yrs / May 09, 1966
Nationality: Indian
Languages Known: English, Tamil & Hindi
QUALIFICATION
Degree: B TECH (CHEMICAL ENGINEERING)
Class & Year of Passing: First Class & 1988
Institution: Coimbatore Institute of Technology
University: Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, India
CAREER PROFILE
21+ Years experience in OIL & GAS, PETROCHEMICAL and FERTILIZER plants / projects.
Familiar with ASPEN PLUS HYSYS, FLARE NET, & PIPESIM simulation packages.
2 years experience in ONSHORE/OFFSHORE OIL & GAS PROJECT'S Process Design (Conceptual, FEED and Detailed Engineering).
Hands on experience in Projects Service, Plant Commissioning, Technical Services and Process operation in Petrochemical, Fertilizer and Oil& Gas facilities.
Hands on experience on Revamping, renovation, Modifications project feasibility reports, Fire & Safety Philosophy and ITB preparations.
Development of H&M Balance, PFD, UFD, P&ID and Operating Procedures.
De-bottlenecking, Trouble shooting and energy conservation measures.
Expertise in Process Calculations, Process modelling and Process optimization.
Sizing and resizing of various rotary/static equipments and piping net works.
Expertise in Hydraulic calculations and Developing Process Data Sheets.
Adequacy Check for process equipment / piping.
Exposure with Flare, PSV Relief and depressurization load calculations.
Familiar with HAZOP, HAZAN, HSE & Technical audits.
Hands on experience on case studies, Safe Charts and Cause & Effect Diagrams.
Working experience in Nitrobenzene, Aniline, Acetanilide, MNCB, MCB, H2SO4, Acetaldehyde, NPK, Urea, Utility and Effluent Water Treatment and Injection Plants.
Working experience with Nitrobenzene, Aniline, Acetaldehyde, Urea revamp, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Projects.
Working experience with Fluor, Daelim, UTI, ICB, Udhe and EIL etc
Highly trained and certified quality auditor of ISO 9001-2000 and ISO 1400
CORE COMPETENCIES
Process Design:
Conceptual design, preliminary / basic design, front end engineering design (FEED) and detailed design for offshore oil & gas (satellite / minimum topside facilities platform) / drilling / wellhead production/ central processing / gas compression and Oil Gas Terminals.
Examine and review of technical and design factors related to a proposed Offshore Oil & Gas Projects to determine probable success.
Process simulation & Conduct process & utilities system studies. Prepare / review process & utilities heat and material balance (HMB).
Prepare / review process drawing such Process Flow Diagram (PFD), Process & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID), Utilities Flow Diagram (UFD), Process Philosophy Diagram (PPD), Utility Philosophy Diagram (UPD) Piping & Instrumentation Diagram, Material Selection Diagram (MSD), etc.
Prepare / review of process equipment, instrument & special item specifications & datasheets.
Prepare / review process/utilities calculation. Prepare / review design report.
Vendor quotation review / comments and Vendor Data incorporation
Preparation of control/start-up shutdown philosophies and operating manuals.
Process optimization and feasibility studies
Project Management:
Determine key technical selection criteria of development options, e.g. operability, constructability flexibility to feed change, environment, safety aspects etc.
Lead in project planning, feasibility study, conceptual/facility design, cost estimation and cost phasing to support company operating projects.
Participate in the bid evaluation and contractor selection.
Provide scope of work, scheduling, and project planning as well as prepare service order and related supporting document for management approval.
Plant Commissioning:
Preparing pre-commissioning/commissioning process check lists.
Start-up/shut down/ commissioning procedure review and updates.
Loop & control logic checking. Load testing/leak test/purging/venting/flushing/purging and system preparation.
Foreseeing performance bottlenecks and taking corrective measures. Performance Test run etc
Process Operation & Technical Services:
Execution and Supervision of Process Plants with respect to Process Operations.
Process Control & Process modifications, Troubleshooting, and Environment protection.
Coordination with Service Departments in day-to-day maintenance activities.
Study and analyze the process of productions and recommend modifications options.
Solutions to the process that will enhance / optimize production.
Imparting training on safety, Process Operation and Process Control to plant staff.
ORGANISATION EXPERIENCE
CURRENT (From March 2008)
RNZ INTEGRATED (M) SDN BHD
Malaysia
Senior Process Design Engineer
Provide in engineering and process design to 'OFFSHORE/ONSHORE PROJECTS'.
Establish and define different design philosophies (Start-up/shutdown philosophy, Control philosophy and Relief and blow down etc) and develop process design parameters/process design criteria.
Preparation/review of Process calculation, HMB, P&ID, PFD, cause and effect matrix and operating manual etc.
Prepare the process design basis/scope and all key process engineering design requirement/document.
Specify engineering codes/standards and their applications and to participate in safety studies.
Assure the new process designs as per the applicable engineering codes of practices/standards, safe design requirement and business objectives.
Provide all required support for the projects, coordinate and control all the operational and process technical requirements for projects, coordinate with other divisions/departments.
Manage the interfacing with project PMC for Company specific requirement related to existing production facilities.
Focusing on process engineering and process design of the offshore production facilities and inline with International Standards/Code of Practices applicable in process engineering/process design.
Projects worked:
* VIETSOVEPETRO Joint Ventre (VSP) Dragan Field Development Project, Vietnam
* Tanga barat Cluster Development Project Works - PETRONAS CARIGALI, MALAYSIA.
* Technical Review on Existing Operational Procedures - Nile Petroleum Operating Company- sudan
* G35 field adequacy check and modification work– PETRONAS CARIGALI, MALAYSIA.
* Baroni offshore platform- As built update– PETRONAS CARIGALI, MALAYSIA.
* Kuantan Compressor Station Expansion project– PETRONAS CARIGALI, MALAYSIA.
* FEED to SABAH OIL & GAS TERMINAL PROJECT (SOGT) – PETRONAS CARIGALI, MALAYSIA.
* FEED review of TANJUNG LANGSAT PORT OIL TREMINAL PROJECT, MALAYSIA
* Review and Updating OPM of WEST LUTONG OFFSHORE PLATFORMS AND FACILITIES – PETRONAS CARIGALI, MALAYSIA.
* Pipeline hydraulic analysis to Topaz Development Project, PC VIETNAM, PETRONAS CARIGALI
* EPICIC to MAERSK OIL QATAR AS-OFFSHORE PROJECT, QATAR
PREVIOUS (Sep'07 – Mar'08)
SAUDI BASIC INDUSTRIES CORPORATION (SABIC)
Saudi Arabia
Senior Process Engineer – Engineering & Project Management
Project Services:
Engineering Advisory and Consulting Services to SABIC projects and its affiliates with respect to:
Concept rationalization and pre feasibility.
Feasibility, venture philosophy, Project strategy and Execution plan.
Design Basis, Basic design/ Appropriation, and Detailed Design and Construction
Closeout and Re- Appraisal.
Develops PFD, E&MB, P&ID, UFD, C&EM and preparation/review of ITB.
Process Calculations and generates Process data sheet for process equipment and Instruments
Expertise Services:
Provide specialized Technical and Engineering supports to SABIC Affiliates (SABIC's manufacturing network in Saudi Arabia consist 17 affiliates and manufactures Basic Chemicals, Intermediates, Polyolefin, PVC and Polyester, Fertilizers and Metals)
Special emphasis on Process Simulation packages to approach process design.
Hydraulic (Line sizing & pressure drop etc.) and Thermal calculations.
Gathers, researches and analysis pertinent data and design details on plant modification, revamping, de-bottlenecking, Trouble shooting and recommends appropriate solutions.
Provides monitoring and transfer of knowledge, skills and experience to junior engineers.
PREVIOUS (April 2006 – Sep 2007)
KUWAIT OIL COMPANY (KSC)
Kuwait
Senior Process Engineer – Water Injection Plant (350 MBBWPD)
Process Optimization, Process Troubleshooting, De-bottlenecking and ensures Trouble free Operation
Special emphasis towards "Zero Water to Pit" and Optimize of chemical consumption.
Review of process operating Parameters for optimization
Evaluation of all rotary / Static equipment performances.
Hydraulic calculation for under & above ground piping, Pig launchers, Pig Receivers.
Performance review of Chemical Injection System, Oil Skimming and Filtrations.
Instrument Air Compressor and Process pumps performance evaluation.
Calculation of Flare and depressurization loads for optimization.
Monitor well head profiles with respect to back pressure, casing pressure and plan corrective measures.
Maintain the company's standards for HSE and work permits etc. Organize HSE/ Safety Technical Audits, Evacuation Drills etc
Review Lab analysis report and execute corrective action for effective Oil Skimming.
Interdepartmental coordination with maintenance, Lab, Operation Technical Services, Gas Operation, Inspection & Corrosion, Field Development and Major Projects.
Conducts weekly meeting with maintenance and expediting long pending/ outstanding jobs.
Initiate and enforce Capacity Utilization, Design verification, Safety, corrosion, erosion, HAZOP/HAZAN studies activities and test runs in side the facilities on continuous basis and execute remedial measures.
Imparting training to plant staff on safety, Process Operation and Process Control, Work Permits etc.
PREVIOUS (May 1997 to April 2006)
MADRAS FERTILIZERS LIMITED
Manali, Chennai, India- 600 068
Manager – Technical & Engineering Services (Nov 2005 to April 08, 2006)
Project execution and planning. Cost estimation, cost analysis, tender documents and negotiations.
Technical/commercial bids evaluations, constructions and commissioning activities.
Design adequacy checks, process/piping calculations, equipment/piping specifications.
Manager – Urea Plant (Feb 2004 – Nov 2005)
Execution and Supervision of Urea Plant (1475 MTPD - UTI Process).
Process Operations, Process Control & Process modifications.
Troubleshooting, Energy audits, Capacity Utilization, Design, Safety, Corrosion/Erosion monitoring, start-up/shutdown and annual turn around activities.
HAZOP/HAZAN studies, quality, quantity, wastage controls Plant maintenance, Procurement, Inspection, Planning, Projects, Case studies.
Imparting training to plant staff on safety, Process Operation and Process Control
Additional Manager – Technical Services (May 2000 - Feb 2004)
Technical and Engineering assistance to Urea and NPK plants
Process Calculations, Process optimization, De-bottlenecking & Trouble-shootings
Process efficiency checks, Sizing and resizing of process equipment / piping
Shell & Tube Heat Recycle Reactor, Absorber, Stripper, Heat Exchangers, HP Compressor, HP Pumps, Fans and Blowers performance evaluation & monitoring
H & M, PFD, ELD, UFD, P&ID and data sheets review/preparation.
Reengineering, Redesign, Design adequacy checks and Technical audits
Feasibility studies, Cost analysis and Annual Turn around activities
Process upset equipment failures and break down analysis and Remedial measures
PREVIOUS (Sep 88 to May 1997)
HINDUSTAN ORGANIC CHEMICALS LTD
Rasayani, Maharashtra, India
Assistant Manager – Projects (Jan 1995 – May 1997)
Execution and Supervision of Expansion Projects (Acetaldehyde / Formaldehyde, Nitro Benzene and Aniline)
Techno-commercial evaluation - Cost analysis - Tender reports/Operating manuals
Projects schedules, Procurements, Development of PFD, P&ID, PERT charts
Erection / installation of Process equipment/piping and plant commissioning
Assistant Manager - Production (May 1994 – Jan 1995)
Execution and Supervision of Sulphuric Acid, Acetaldehyde / Formaldehyde, Acetanilide, Nitro Benzene, Aniline and M-Nitro Chloro Benzene process plants
Process Engineer – Sulphuric Acid Plant (Sep 1988 – May 1994)
Execution and Supervision of Sulphuric Acid Plant with respect to Process Operations
Process Control & Process modifications, Troubleshooting, and Environment protection
Coordination with Service Departments in day-to-day maintenance activities
Imparting training on safety, Process Operation and Process Control to plant staff
TRAININGS & SEMINARS
HAZOP/HAZAN studies in Chemical Process Industries
DCS & Process Control in Chemical Process Industries
Costing and cost control in Fertilizer Industries
Project feasibility studies and execution of Projects
Pre-commissioning and Commissioning of Process Plants
Aspen plus and Pipe loss process simulation packages
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