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AKANSHA

AKANSHA

Chennai

Summary

Seeking a challenging position in process automation to utilize my expertise while contributing to organizational growth through innovative and analytical solutions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Process Automation Engineer

Dow Chemical International Private Limited
Chennai
12.2023 - Current
  • Migration of existing process control system for Gas Turbine supporting the Elsta Power Plant in Terneuzen
  • Migration of Emerson WDPF II system to ABB 800xA system
  • Working on HRSG Equipments and integration
  • Testing the logics and interlocks for critical process safety
  • Migration of HIMA Burner Management System to ABB 800xA Hi system(SIS) for improved process automation
  • Working on the Burner Management system (BMS) ensuring safe and efficient burner operations
  • Also, ensuring all the functionalities of HIMA matches in ABB
  • Developing and testing DCS logic and interlocks for critical process safety
  • Working on IEDs Integration with ABB DCS for seamless communication using IEC 61850 protocol
  • Implementing Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), BPCS Inpedendent Protection Layers (IPL) and SIF action for process safety

Process Automation Engineer

Dow Chemical International Private Limited
Chennai
07.2018 - 11.2023
  • Migration of Emerson WDPF system to ABB 800xA system, Elsta Power Plant in Terneuzen
  • Oversaw automation for Balance of Plant (BOP) units including Raw water storage, Fire water pumps, Cooling tower, chemical tanks, Polished water storage, Chemical tanks
  • Developed Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS), defining control logics and safety interlocks
  • Programmed DCS logics, developed process graphics, simulation for these units
  • Tested and verified the ensure that programming or coding is meeting functionality as expected
  • Supported Startup & commissioning activities remotely to ensure smooth project delivery
  • Migration of MOD5 system to ABB 800xA system, Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Freeport
  • Develop Process Control Strategy Document (PCSD)
  • Develop Logics, simulation, graphics and tested all the logics for Nitrogen storage tank and Nitrogen header
  • Migration of MOD5 system to ABB 800xA system, Kiln & Throx/Tox in Freeport
  • Worked on full cycle of Project execution
  • Handled unloading station, conveyor, Induction Fan and Stack, Sand Filter and Quench and Scrubber Unit
  • Worked on PCSD development, programming, simulation, graphics and testing
  • Participated in CAT (Code Acceptance Test) to ensure the functionality matches in ABB system
  • Worked on Alarm Management tool to analyse the Plant Health Index

Education

M.Tech - Chemical Engineering

IIT BHU
Varanasi, India
01.2018

B.Tech - Chemical Engineering

Banasthali Vidyapith
Rajasthan, India
01.2014

Skills

  • DCS ABB 800xA programming
  • DCS ABB 800xA Architecture
  • DCS ABB 800xA Topology
  • DCS ABB 800xA Network
  • Code interpretation of DCS MOD
  • Emerson WDPF code
  • HIMA
  • Logic diagrams
  • SAMA diagrams
  • P&ID
  • Process workflows
  • Process
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability
  • Work ethic
  • Positive attitude

Certification

  • Certified in ABB System 800xA- Control Builder Programming, User Interface Programming.
  • Certified in ABB System 800xA- SIL Application Programming and Safety Principles.
  • Attended Burner Management Workshop held in current working organization.
  • Attended Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) training held in current working organization.

Accomplishments

  • Bronze Award for the successful migration of BOP units from WDPF to ABB 800xA, without any major incidents while plant was safe & running.
  • Recognized for delivering high-quality results within tight timelines for WWTP Mod5 Migration projects.
  • Silver Award for the successful design and execution of the Freeport Thermal MOD5 to ABB Migration project.

Extracurricular Activities

Qualified GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering) with a score of 488 & AIR-946 in 2016. Completed certificate course in modern European language (French) in 2011. Focal of Team Building of Process Automation Department in Dow Chemicals. Steering Team Member of DEN (Disability Employee Network) in Dow Chemicals.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Painting
  • Sketching
  • Playing Badminton
  • Cooking
  • Travelling

Disclaimer

I hereby solemnly declare that the above furnished particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Linguistic Ability

  • English
  • Hindi

Personal Information

  • Category: General
  • Height: 5'5''
  • Weight: 49 kg
  • Father's Name: Ashwini Kumar Tilak
  • Spouse's Name: Abhay Kumar
  • Date of Birth: 12/08/91
  • Gender: Female
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Senior Process Automation Engineer

Dow Chemical International Private Limited
12.2023 - Current

Process Automation Engineer

Dow Chemical International Private Limited
07.2018 - 11.2023

M.Tech - Chemical Engineering

IIT BHU

B.Tech - Chemical Engineering

Banasthali Vidyapith
AKANSHA