AISHWARYA GUPTA
LUCKNOW
Summary
Dynamic Inspection & Fixed Equipment Integrity Leader with proven expertise in managing RBI programs, asset strategies, and advanced NDT solutions across complex refinery units including CDU, FCCU, PPU, Sulphur Block, Offsites, Flare, and Tank Farms. Skilled in leading cross-functional engineering teams, mentoring talent, and driving reliability improvements for static equipment such as pressure vessels, fired heaters, reactors, heat exchangers, and piping systems. Known for introducing innovative inspection technologies—pioneered Tank Bottom Plate Robotic Inspection without tank emptying and implemented AR-based FCCU cyclone refractory thickness measurement—resulting in enhanced safety, reduced downtime, and cost optimization. Adept at root cause analysis, metallurgy upgrades, and risk-based decision-making to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient plant operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEAD-ASSET INTEGRITY
HPCL Mittal Energy Ltd.
BATHINDA
11.2010 - Current
Lead Engineer – Inspection & Fixed Equipment Integrity
- Led inspection and integrity management for CDU, FCCU, PPU, Sulphur Block, Offsites, Flare, and Tank Farm units, ensuring compliance with Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs for pressure vessels, fired heaters, reactors, heat exchangers, piping, and valves.
- Directed daily work allocation, technical guidance, and mentoring for the Fixed Equipment Engineering Team, fostering skill development and succession planning.
- Oversaw development, maintenance, and implementation of Fixed Equipment Asset Strategies to enhance reliability and extend equipment life.
- Developed and executed job packs for static equipment during turnarounds, shutdowns, and revamp projects, incorporating corrosion monitoring and RBI data.
- Prepared Scope of Work (SOW) documents, conducted technical bid evaluations, and managed contracting services for inspection activities.
- Led Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for static equipment and piping failures, recommending metallurgy upgrades, design changes, and process modifications to prevent recurrence.
- Implemented Tank Bottom Plate Robotic Inspection without emptying tanks, introducing an innovative NDT method that reduced downtime and cost.
- Introduced Augmented Reality (AR) based visual inspection of FCCU cyclones to measure refractory thickness, improving accuracy and safety.
- Ensured comprehensive NDE and thickness surveys of corrosion loops, dead legs, and injection/mixing points, with second-level review of inspection results and RBI updates.
- Established and reported Fixed Equipment Integrity metrics, aligning with organizational targets and performance tracking systems.
- Provided technical advisory support to Operations and Maintenance teams for equipment condition assessment, risk evaluation, and repair strategy development.
MANAGER
Reliance Industries Limited
PATALGANGA MUMBAI
07.2006 - 10.2010
- Worked in PTA and Utility area. Maintaining the data history for static equipment and piping, collecting information for compilation of Asset Inspection plan.
- On-Stream and offline inspection of static Equipment's in various process units.
- Participation in 'tripod' and 'plant reliability' meetings comprising of multi discipline members to review Integrity Operating Window parameters.
- Procedure preparation for modification jobs in shutdown/turnaround.
- Inspection frequency review for static equipment, piping loops and PSVs - based on inspection findings.
- Providing WPS, PQR, ITP-QAP for routine and shutdown fabrication activities procedures and standards.
- Ensure statutory compliance of equipment's as per schedule.
Education
Bachelor of Technelogy - Mechanical
U.P Technical University
01.2005
Skills
- Inspection and metallurgy
- Welding techniques
- Root cause analysis
- Budgeting and contracts
- Material inspection
- Corrosion management
- Heat exchanger expertise
- Pressure vessel integrity
- Risk-based inspection strategies
- Static equipment assessment
- Fixed equipment integrity
- Augmented reality inspection
- Asset strategy development
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Effective communication skills
- API 580 certification
Websites
Certification
- API 580 Certified
- API 570 Certified
- ASNT LEVEL 2 in UT, PT, MPI and RT.
- Attended training of ASME PCC-2 Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping from Asian Academy Pune.
- Attended training from API 579/580/581 FFS & Risk Based Inspection from Asian Academy Pune.
- Certified as Level 1 Thermographer.
- Level 2 certified in RBMI Software from M/S Lloyd's.
Accomplishments
- Introduced Tank Bottom Plate Robotic Inspection without tank opening, reducing downtime, improving safety, and optimizing inspection costs.
- Implemented AR-based boroscopic inspection for FCCU cyclones, enabling accurate refractory thickness measurement with improved precision and reduced exposure risk.
- Executed Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs for FCCU, CDU, and Sulphur Block units, enhancing asset reliability and optimizing maintenance cycles.
- Implemented Integrity Operating Windows (IOW) for FCCU, CDU, and Sulphur Block units, strengthening process safety and compliance monitoring.
- Awarded “Best Oral Presentation” at ISNT Conference 2025 for excellence in technical presentation and knowledge sharing.
- Led successful commissioning of FCCU, Sulphur Block, and HGU units in 2011 as part of a 12.5 MMTPA refinery project.
- Spearheaded two major turnarounds of CDU, FCCU, HGU, and LPG Treater units as Lead Inspection Engineer, ensuring timely and safe execution.
- Executed drone-based flare tip inspection with tomography, enabling high-quality condition assessment without shutdown.
- Developed inspection philosophy for 199 storage tanks in compliance with OISD guidelines, standardizing tank integrity management.
- Successfully commissioned NHT/CCR Unit in the JERP project at Reliance Jamnagar, meeting operational and quality targets.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: F4445445
- Date of Birth: 12/18/82
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
LEAD-ASSET INTEGRITY
HPCL Mittal Energy Ltd.
11.2010 - Current
MANAGER
Reliance Industries Limited
07.2006 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Technelogy - Mechanical
U.P Technical University
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