Profile
Experienced leader in Oil and Gas industry, with 8 years of rich experience in petrochemicals, refineries and specialty chemicals.
Strength:
• Hands on experience in operations and commissioning of refinery and petrochemicals/ Specialty Chemicals/ Technical Service & Business Development.
• Capability to deliver measured results in support of corporate vision.
• Lead and manage team to produce deliverables and achieve organizational goals.
Vision & Leadership
• Grow as leader manager across the organization, building mutual trust with customers ensuring long term business goals.
• Strong intellect for aligning business objectives with market dynamics.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills.
Career Summary
1. Sept’12 – till date: Dorf Ketal Chemicals Ltd Sr Technologist- Petrochemicals & Refinery
2. Feb’2012 – Sept’2012- Essar Oil Ltd Manager, Operations- Delayed Coker Unit
3. Jul’2007- Feb’2012- Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd Asst Manager, Operations- Naphtha Cracker Unit
Significant Highlights
At Dorf Ketal Chemicals Ltd
Working together with R&D and process teams for development/evaluation and implementation of newer chemical technologies. Responsible for carrying out product trials and evaluation.
Working as technical lead for global Delayed Coker programs.
Troubleshooting for Delayed Coker using simulation and statistical modelling and working closely with major refineries across US, China and India for project implementation.
Working as technical lead for Petrochemical Treatment Programs across Asia Pacific, India, USA and Middle East. Experience in treatment with all licensor units (Lummus, Linde, Shaw, KBR, Technip, Nippon Zeon, BASF and CB&I).
Pioneer member of Dorf Ketal team to implement & execute BD, BTX and Styrene antifoulant technology program at various locations worldwide handling different technologies.
Responsible for global Business development.
Key role also involves, troubleshooting, data analysis, remote plant monitoring, client visit, imparting process and product trainings to the global marketing team and major clients.
Thorough experience in simulation and modelling using Chemcad.
Expertise in handling statistical and simulation software for petrochemicals and refinery.
Developing SOPs and monitoring practices for chemical treatment programs globally.
Attending conferences and publishing papers on philosophy of modern treatment program and its challenges in oil and gas industry.
At Essar Oil Ltd., Jamnagar
Played a major role in Commissioning and start-up activities of Delayed Coker Unit.
Worked as Shift In-charge of DCU and responsible for all day to day shift operations, troubleshooting and detailed monitoring.
Engineering co-ordination with Technical Services, Mechanical/Rotary, Electrical and Instrumentation Departments.
Responsible for issuing work permits involving HOT/COLD work, confined space entry, work at height etc.
Involved in troubleshooting and de-bottlenecking activities.
Handling chemical vendors and their performance evaluation.
Handling big teams for day to day refinery operations.
Updating and modification of P&ID and the Basic Engineering Packages.
Was thoroughly involved in Line Sizing and adequacy check, hydraulic calculation for pumps and non-pump circuits involving PSV and Furnace Efficiency calculation.
Carrying HAZOP analysis.
At Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd., Haldia
Took charge as Panel Executive of furnace console of Naphtha Cracker Unit.
Responsible for steady plant operation in shifts.
Involved in engineering co-ordination, process modification, process optimization and updating P&ID.
Experience in APC.
Closely monitored and coordinated with Captive Power Plant.
Monitored & controlled plant’s day-to-day activities, maintenance, troubleshooting and controlling product quality.
Effectively handled major equipment such as Pumps, Compressors, Distillation columns, ID and FD Fans, Driers, Heat exchangers etc.
Actively participated in shut down and startup activities of the plant.
Served as Area In-charge during HPL’s Revamp.
Accountable for issuing work permits (Hot work, Cold work and Confined Space Entry) and ensuring safe working conditions.
Project (Revamp) Exposure at HPL
Commissioning of:
Furnace Section
Absorber and Stripper Section
Steam Header System
Flare Header System.
Actively participated in the commissioning of the Compressor Unit (Charge Gas Compressor).
Updating P&ID as per field modifications.
Decommissioned and commissioned Hydrocarbon piping network.
Kept track of hot jobs in Hydrocarbon pipelines and other hazardous areas, ensuring safe working conditions.
Ensured the Liquidation of P&ID and Licensor Punch Points as a part of commissioning activities.
Papers and Publications
“Innovative Sulphiding Technology in Ethylene Furnaces” at ROPTC (Asia Pacific), 2013
“Modern Troubleshooting Tools Towards Improved Delayed Coker Performance” at RefComm, Galveston, USA, 2014
“Maximize Coker profitability using Coker Max Additive”, presentation at Refining India, 2014
Training
Statistical & Simulation software.
Councilor Sales Program.
Fire and First Aid.
Quality Education System.
ISO-9001, ISO-14001 and OHSAS-18001
TATA Honeywell DCS(TPS-3000) and Honeywell-Experion (ESVT).
Qualifications
Bachelor of Technology – Chemical Engineering from University of Calcutta, Kolkata with 71.5% in 2007.
Bachelor of Science – Chemistry Honors from University of Calcutta, Kolkata with 59.6% in 2004.
XII from St. Thomas Boys School, Kolkata, Board with 70% in 2001.
X from name of the Lycee, Kolkata, Board with 82.6% in 1999.
