Highly skilled and meticulous Chemical Engineer with extensive experience in process engineering with a record of successful completion of both small, large projects in a variety of manufacturing industries including; fertilizer, petrochemical, plastic, polymer, chemical and utilities; Solid working knowledge of environmental and emission control in compliance with industrial standards and codes. Highly organized, detail oriented, willing to relocate anywhere in Canada, demonstrating broad strengths and expertise in;

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS 

RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Team member of ISO 9001-14001 & OHSAS18001 implementation and risk management committee and conducted all responsibilities in compliance with GMP, ,SOP,MSDS, WHMIS,TSSA codes and regulations
• Increased Acrylic Pellet plant capacity up to 15% within two months by implementing extruder screw shaft cooling which resulted in finished product quality improvement and waste strands reduction
• Skilled in installation, commissioning and operation of chemical plants such as; Ammonium Nitrate, Formaldehyde, Incineration, Waste water Treatment and Ammonium Sulfate  and operational equipment
• Extensive experience in batch wise(cycle timed & Computerized),continuous  and fully automatic plant and computerized panel operations, meeting scheduled target adherence
• Maintained and monitored  environmental compliance with environmental licenses & legislation, taken corrective measures in case of environmental deviations due to plant upsets
• Highly adept in handling processes like nitration, ammonia oxidation,esterification,hydrolysis,absoption,  adsorption, distillation(atmospheric, steam, vacuum),crystallization,polymerization,extraction and catalysis
• Proven ability in operation,maintenance,cleaning  changeover  of equipments in safe and efficient manner
• Planning and coordination with various departments including;  mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, fire, safety, medical in case of all accident/incident, emergency breakdown , shutdown, start up, fire, toxic gas leakage and power failure with minimum downtime and maximum capacity utilization
• Hands on experience of operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of   equipments like ammonia bullet,pumps,compressors,dryer,filters, scrubber,boiler,extruder,blender,pelletizers, blender,mixer,ball mill, glass lined reactor
• Self-motivated, professional  with effective communication and documentation skills, proven ability to work in stressful, fast paced environment; proven problem solving and analytical skills,  work well both independently and within a team to meet departmental goals and deadlines

WORK HISTORY

Process Research ORTECH Inc.

Chemical Technologist                                                                                                             2010-2011

• Assisted in researching and developing best feasible and economical method for extracting and recovery of various metals from their ore to  final purified form
• Collected and prepared samples of ores by using respective equipment in an efficient and accurate manner
• Operated various equipment such as; jaw crusher, pelletizer, blender, ball mill and sieve analyzer ensuring required particle size distribution using all precautionary and safety measures  
• Prepared samples   followed by suitable operations like froth flotation, leaching, roasting, pressure oxidation (Autoclave reactor), cyanidation and vacuum filtration for final testing and analysis
• Operated various analytical instruments such as, Inductively Coupled Plasma Emission Spectrometer, PH and Conductivity meter
•  Worked on key projects like gold, uranium and silicone extraction and purification  

Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd.                                                                                                          

 (An ISO 9001,14001, OHSAS18001 and Responsible Care Certified Company )

Process Engineer                                                                                                                          2008-1996

• Improved plant capacity  up to  20% within three months by inclusion of heat exchanger and purging line in order to optimize crystal formation in Ammonium Sulfate plant in accordance with fertilizers grade specifications
• Ensured and monitored raw materials consumption, finished products target & quality achievement, environmental and emission control through debottlenecking and corrective measures
• Prepared preventive maintenance plan for equipment & facilities and implemented to achieve maximum   capacity utilization  and efficiency
• Handled emergency  situation successfully conducting emergency start-up/shut down of plant and facilities
• Performed operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of  plants including, Acetone Cynohydrine,Methymethacrylate Monomer( Technical know-how by MRC Ltd, Japan),Ammonium  Sulphate, Refrigeration, Water  Treatment (producing soft, process, drinking, boiler feed, DM and purified water), Steam generation Plant to achieve maximum efficiency and capacity utilization
• Operated and maintained cooling towers equipments ,chillers, heat exchangers, condensers, water softeners

Assistant Process Engineer                                                                                                  1990 – 1996

• Supervised  day to day operation and maintenance of plant equipment, investigated and resolved routine and complex problems related to equipment, raw materials, finished products , utilities and facilities
•  Operated automated & computerized plant control panel and systems, performed corrective action & minor repairs as required. Cleaned and lubricated machinery and components.
• Maintained daily log of operation, maintenance,observations,test results and safety activities,
• Executed safety work permit procedure for welding, equipment isolation and lockout, confined space entry
• Performed operation and maintenance and trouble shooting of  Acrylic pellet , Effluent Water Treatment Plant and Incineration Plant
• Carried out and managed sampling, testing and analysis of raw material,in-process,finished product and utilities, followed by appropriate remedial steps in case of deviations from standards
• Performed operation and maintenance and trouble shooting of  equipments like pumps, Ammonia bullet, brine and air compressors(centrifugal, rotary and reciprocating), ,centrifuge,blender,mixer,extruder,pelletizer,dryer,glass lined reactor,absoption tower, distillation tower,crystallizer,fire pumps and compressor
•  Maintained, monitored and inspected various plant equipments for maximized capacity utilization and safe      operation which include temperature, level, pressure ,flow and other safety parameters                

References available upon request