ANKIT SISODIYA
Thane
Summary
Dynamic Chemical Engineer with 3+ years’ experience in large-scale petrochemical operations at Reliance Industries, advancing from Shift Engineer to Technologist. Adept at process simulation, PFD/P&ID review, shutdowns, and team leadership. Proven track record in process optimization and cross-functional execution seeking challenging engineering opportunities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Engineer
Reliance Industries Limited
12.2023 - Current
- Oversee steady-state operations, monitor plant performance, and lead troubleshooting and incident investigations for the ethylene gas cracker unit; additionally, contribute to the revamp and capacity expansion project (87.5 TPH) by supporting process improvements and project execution.
- Reviewed and validated Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment datasheets, control valve datasheets, and flow element related to project ( 87.5 TPH).
- Reviewed complex control narratives, interlock descriptions, and cause and effect diagrams, ensuring process safety and operational reliability.
- Participated actively in HAZOP studies to identify process risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Attended plant model reviews to align engineering design with operational parameters and facilitate smooth commissioning.
- Contributed to documentation and training related to new process units and operational changes.
- Performed root cause investigation of radiant coil bulging incident in furnaces and contributed to corrective action planning using Aspen ProMV ( data analysis tool).
- Performed and reviewed Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) sizing, control valve sizing, and piping hydraulics calculations in compliance with API and internal organizational standards (RPMS).
Engineer-Process & Operation
Reliance Industries Limited
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Supported operations of 65 MTPA Ethylene Gas Cracker, gaining hands-on experience in DCS operation, process control.
- Developed strong understanding of process operations and key equipment including furnaces, distillation columns, centrifugal compressor, refrigeration compressor( 4.5 MW and 16 MW) etc.
- Thorough understanding of PFDs, P&IDs, Data Sheets, Control narratives and Isometrics.
- Familiar with PSV sizing, Hydraulic calculation, and control valve sizing as per standards
- Led pre-shutdown preparations and post-shutdown preparation and inspections for large-scale plant maintenance, including over 300 tie-in points.
- Monitored and troubleshot compressor operations, improving process reliability and reducing downtime.
- Adept in using ASPEN Tech DMC plus software for Advance Process Control (APC).
- Attended Refinery Off-gas Cracker (ROGC) shutdown at Jamnagar.
Education
B.Tech. - Chemical Engineering
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology
01.2022
HSC - CBSE
Sanskar Academy Pachore
01.2017
10th - CBSE
Red Rose Convent Academy
01.2015
Skills
- Petrochemical
- Microsoft Office
- Process Safety
- Aspen Plus
- Aspen ProMV
- Microsoft Excel
- Visio
- Unit Operation
Training And Seminar
Aspen Online: Project Setup and Establish Connection and Advanced Configuration | Institute Name: AspenTech
- Completed training on Aspen Online (AspenTech), gaining hands-on experience in configuring plant simulation models and DCS operation tags as part of process digital twin initiatives.
Tail End Acetylene Hydrogenation Catalysts | Institute Name: SUD-CHEMIE
- Attended training on tail-end selective hydrogenation reactors and catalysts conducted by the Sud-Chemie team, covering catalyst properties, troubleshooting, factors affecting performance, monitoring techniques, and calculations essential for efficient and safe operation of the AHU unit.
INTERNSHIPS
- Indian Institute Of Chemical Engineers(IIChE),Kolkata | Online Internship Training On Petroleum Refinery Engineering |15 Jul, 2021 - 20 Aug, 2021
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Executive Member in ChESA( Chemical Engineering Students Association).
- Volunteered in college technical fest ( Technosearch & Maffick ).
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Sports: College cricket team member.
Music: Singer and Cajon Player.
Certification
Chemical Process Safety | Aggregate: 78 / 100
: NPTEL Online Certification by Indian Institute Of Technology, Roorkee.
Excel Essential Training (Office 365)
:LinkedIn Learning Certificate of completion of Excel Essential Training
Timeline
Process Engineer
Reliance Industries Limited
12.2023 - Current
Engineer-Process & Operation
Reliance Industries Limited
08.2022 - 11.2024
10th - CBSE
Red Rose Convent Academy
B.Tech. - Chemical Engineering
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology
HSC - CBSE
Sanskar Academy Pachore
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