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Ajaykumar Parekh

Ajaykumar Parekh

Vadodara

Summary

Experienced Shift Superintendent with expertise in Nitrogen & Oxygen Manufacturing Plant operations, Air Separation Units (ASU), cryogenic systems, utility operations, and process safety management. Proven capability in leading shift operations, optimizing plant performance, ensuring HSE compliance, and managing continuous industrial gas production in large-scale process industries.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Reliance Industries Ltd
Vadodara, India
08.1989 - 12.2024

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  • Facilitated training for new employees on company policies, customer service excellence, and sales techniques.
  • Oversee overall shift operations of nitrogen and oxygen manufacturing plant to ensure safe, stable, and uninterrupted production of industrial gases.
  • Optimised air separation unit operations by overseeing cryogenic distillation systems, compressors, expanders, vaporisers, storage tanks, and utility distribution networks.
  • Directed shift teams comprising operators, technicians, and field staff to optimise production targets and ensure operational efficiency and safety compliance.
  • Ensured continuous supply and quality control of nitrogen, oxygen, and instrument air to enhance operational efficiency across process units and critical plant operations.
  • Monitored key process parameters such as purity, pressure, temperature, flow rates, and energy utilisation to enhance plant performance and reliability.
  • Coordinated plant startup, shutdown, load management, and emergency handling activities to ensure adherence to operational standards and standard operating procedures.
  • Enforced strict compliance with HSE policies, PTW systems, LOTO procedures, process safety management (PSM), and statutory regulations.
  • Executed troubleshooting activities to resolve operational abnormalities, process deviations, and equipment failures.
  • Coordinated mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation departments to enhance preventive maintenance shutdown planning and resolve breakdown issues.
  • Analysed plant performance trends to drive strategic enhancements in production efficiency, energy conservation, and operational reliability.
  • Assisted in preparing daily production reports.
    Conducted analysis of utility consumption.
    Supported the creation of incident reports and shift handover documentation for management review.
  • Conducted safety audits, led toolbox talks, coordinated emergency drills, and performed risk assessments to enhance organisational safety culture.
  • Oversaw cryogenic liquid handling and bulk gas storage systems to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Supported commissioning, debottlenecking, and capacity enhancement projects for utility and industrial gas systems.
  • Trained and mentored shift operators and junior engineers on plant operations, SOP adherence, emergency response, and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Ensured compliance with ISO standards, quality systems, environmental norms, and corporate operational procedures.
  • Air Separation Unit (ASU)
  • Cryogenic Operations
  • Industrial Gas Manufacturing
  • Nitrogen Plant Operations
  • Oxygen Plant Operations
  • Utility Operations
  • Shift Management
  • Process Safety Management (PSM)
  • PTW / LOTO
  • Cryogenic Distillation
  • Production Planning
  • Plant Supervision
  • Troubleshooting
  • Energy Optimization
  • Continuous Process Plant
  • HSE Compliance
  • Preventive Maintenance Coordination
  • Emergency Handling
  • Team Leadership
  • ISO Compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Sheth R A Bhavans School of Science
Ahmedabad, GJ
01-1986

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Operational efficiency
  • Safety compliance
  • Process optimization
  • Cryogenic distillation
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Production management
  • Risk assessment
  • Employee training
  • Performance analysis
  • Communication skills
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Leadership skills
  • Incident reporting
  • Excellent communication
  • Operational support
  • Product display creativity
  • Staff mentoring
  • Report generation
  • Compliance awareness
  • Quality control procedures
  • Process improvement techniques
  • Proactive initiative taker
  • Production reporting
  • Quality control

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Gujarati
Proficient
C2

Passport Details

  • Passport Validity- Upto Aug 2027

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Reliance Industries Ltd
08.1989 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Sheth R A Bhavans School of Science
Ajaykumar Parekh