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Vinayraj Gajula

Senior Panel Engineer Operations - FPSO
Kakinada

Summary

Competent Oil and gas professional seeking challenging roles as a Control Room Operator within FPSO or FLNG environments where I can leverage the expertise in chemical engineering and proven record of accomplishment in safely and efficiently operating and controlling various units

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Panel Engineer Operations-MJ RUBY FPSO

Reliance industries
Gadimoga
09.2021 - Current
  • First well startup and gas export readiness field activities
  • Riser circulation, warmup and displacement activities
  • Handling planned and emergency shutdowns – GPSD, TPSD, ESD-02, ESD-01 and AFS
  • Alarm rationalization after steady state operation phase
  • Operation phase SOP review and document finalization
  • Multi pressure profile centrifugal compressor(LP,MP,HP and Export compressor) DCS and field operations
  • GDU and gas conditioning package field readiness and ICSS startup activities
  • Condensate separation and stabilization field related activities and ICSS startup activities
  • Start, manage, oversee, and close down operations and Utility Systems.
  • Monitor, optimize, and regulate process parameters (Level, flow, temperature, pressure, etc) to meet operational standards.
  • Analyze sample and test outcomes (API/BS&W/salinity) of process and utility fluids against ideal levels.
  • Troubleshoot to enhance sales quality and delivery volume, pinpointing issues.
  • Sustain discharge water quality within existing O&M Contractor Operations or local regulations.
  • Operate and oversee electrical/hydraulic control panels, safety measures, emergency shutdown devices, and Fire and Gas Systems.
  • Ensure accurate daily production reports are submitted as per company and client requirements.
  • Observe third-party calibrations as necessary to validate meter factors and volumes and Validate export oil meters.
  • Improved team productivity by providing technical guidance and mentoring junior engineers
  • Interacted with subject matter experts to develop training material and tools for personnel

Senior Panel Engineer Operations-DB-01

Reliance Industries
Gadimoga
02.2017 - 08.2021
  • TEG Losses optimization study and field optimization by reducing up to 30% from previous losses
  • Hull side equipment handling of Condensate storage tanks, cargo pumps, diesel oil storage, essential power generation, sea water system, cooling water system, fresh water system, slop system, sewage system, jet fuel, IGG system, Nitrogen system, lube oil system, hydraulic oil system, cofferdam heating system and instrument air system.
  • Gas Engine turbines Boroscopic inspections during yearly PM activities
    -Sea water lift pumps inspections during lifting and Boroscopic inspections of impellers
  • HP compressor bundle overhauling inspections
  • Implementing and enforcing O&M Contractor Operations Management System policies and procedures, especially Isolation Standards and PTW.
  • Conduct all operations in safe and environmentally sound manner.
    Immediately Report all discharges, leaks, spills, injuries, and incidents.
    Ensure personnel understand and comply with current environmental regulations.
  • Fulfill Emergency Response role.
  • Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements

Senior Panel Engineer Operations-CBM Project

Reliance industries
Shahdol
12.2015 - 01.2017
  • Good understanding of Control philosophy and ESD system of Group Gathering Stations (GGS)
  • Responsible for availability of 302 well sites and 3Nos of GGS panel monitoring and remote operations
  • Safe and smooth run of various critical equipment like Gas Engine generators, Gas engine Reciprocating Compressors (GERC) and Gas Dehydration unit (GDU).
  • Periodical SOP reviews and MOC review cycles for plant modifications
  • Assist in maintenance operations by applying/removing isolations as needed.
  • Supervise PTW system operation.
  • Provide guidance to maintenance staff on plant and equipment hazards
  • Coordinate activities and resources across teams or shifts.
  • Contribute to training and assessing personnel.
  • Control activities and develop subordinate personnel.
  • Record and report on personnel development/appraisals and competence assessments as needed.
  • Improve efficiency and work towards company goals.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ensure clear and accurate communication during maintenance tasks.

Engineer Operations-CBM Project

Reliance industries
Shahdol
10.2014 - 11.2015
  • Study of construction documents, isometric drawings, ROUs, P&IDs, pipeline drawings, different plant layouts regarding Group Gathering Station (GGS-10, 11 & 12) and connected well sites.
  • Erection of Piping in Gas dehydration unit (GDU) and Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) in GGS - 11 and 12 -Participated in Initial Gas – In activities in GGS - 12 following proper Startup Gas procedures.
  • Conducted intensive training on Field and Panel operations for all process engineers regarding Gas Dehydration, Glycol regeneration in GDU and Water treatment in ETP of GGS – 11 & 12.

Engineer Operations Trainee

Reliance industries
Gadimoga
09.2013 - 09.2014
  • Basic understanding of Safety measures, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, different Onshore and Offshore Surface and sub-surface facilities present in RIL – KGD6.
  • Better knowledge of various field operations in Inlet Gas Area, GDU, Gas Turbine Generators(GTG), EDG, MEG – Pretreatment and Regeneration units, CTM, MAGCP and Plant Utilities like IA/PA systems, PSA - N2 skid, FG system, Hot Oil heaters.
  • Good understanding of SOPs, data sheets of rotating and static equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

UCEK- JNTUK
Kakinada, India
06.2009 - 06.2013

Skills

    Time management abilities

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Current Job Description

  • Coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives includes Subsea well head operation, Well head Platforms, crude stabilization, compressors, Gas treatment, Glycol unit, Gas Lift, produced water re-injection, Pipeline Pigging, Furnace, Flare, Gas turbine, Crude Oil Storage and Export.Ensure production targets are met and that the plant runs smoothly, efficiently, economically and safely.
  • Calculating overall production balances and main figures related to oil and gas processing, Storage, loading and quality control.
  • Diagnose the plant and equipment problems, put it up to concerned maintenance section, and prepare for the safe maintenance, follow-up of maintenance activity & safe re-commissioning of the equipment.
  • Conducting the daily coordination meeting of Production/Maintenance supervisors for reviewing the maintenance activities and identifying priority jobs.Cooperate with Lead subsea team & Reservoir Team to prioritize intervention activities and to minimize the well downtime.
  • Guiding production team to carry out, well optimization (Gas lifted wells), well acid stimulation (Producers & Injectors) and well integrity (Barriers Integrity test).Mentoring new employees, conducting competency assessments, identifying gaps and proposing developments using OTS level 3 assessment scenarios.Monitor & effectively Control the consumption of chemicals
  • Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost Control Policies, Systems, Processes & ProceduresFor the new MOC being implemented, review the P&IDs, share the comments before the drawings finalized, support construction & commissioning activities, and ensure that these activities are carried out in accordance with the work permits issued.
  • Strictly Implementing Company Safety Policies, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Permit to work system (PTW) and preparing Risk assessment (RA).Ensures cent percent compliance of PTW with agreed SIMOPS matrix.
  • Maintain records for Overrides & Inhibits, Isolations and LOLC valves.
  • Plan and carryout critical function tests as per SAP schedule.
  • Ensure proper reporting of all accidents, incidents, and compliance to statutory reporting requirements for all Well Integrity issues including dispensations.
  • Proper shift handover, shift wise field parameters data logging and being a member of ERP during crisis situations

Skills Certifications

  • DCS
  • ESD and SCADA monitoring
  • SEEQ analytics
  • MS Excel with VBA
  • MOC process and review
  • OPITO Approved - CRO ERT training
  • OGUK medical certification

Accomplishments

  • Achieved reduction of fuel gas consumption by 17% through effectively helping with Fuel gas optimization
  • Achieved Reduction of TEG losses by 30% by completing the glycol losses study project as part of STEPUP FLL program

Software

DWSIM

MS OFFICE 365

HYSYS

UNISIM

HTRI

SEEQ

OLGA

IP21

Certification

OPTIO APPROVED CRO BOSIET TRAINING

Timeline

OGUK MEDICAL FITNESS CERTIFICATE

12-2022

OPTIO APPROVED CRO BOSIET TRAINING

08-2022

HONEYWELL CERTIFIED OTS TRAINING

07-2022

Senior Panel Engineer Operations-MJ RUBY FPSO

Reliance industries
09.2021 - Current

DATA ANALYTICS CERTIFICATION FROM IIT-POWAI, MUMBAI

11-2019

Senior Panel Engineer Operations-DB-01

Reliance Industries
02.2017 - 08.2021

CERTIFIED PETROLEUM ENGINEER FRO IIT-ISM DHANBAD

07-2016

Senior Panel Engineer Operations-CBM Project

Reliance industries
12.2015 - 01.2017

DRESSERAND VENDOR TRAINING OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

10-2015

Engineer Operations-CBM Project

Reliance industries
10.2014 - 11.2015

Engineer Operations Trainee

Reliance industries
09.2013 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

UCEK- JNTUK
06.2009 - 06.2013
Vinayraj GajulaSenior Panel Engineer Operations - FPSO