Avinash Nakka
Visakhapatnam
Summary
Results-driven APC-DCS engineer with strong knowledge in process design, optimization, and safety compliance. Skilled at applying chemical engineering principles to improve efficiency, minimize costs, and ensure environmental sustainability. Adept at process simulation, troubleshooting, and equipment design, with hands-on exposure to industrial operations and safety standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DCS Operations
Auro Active Pvt Ltd
Srikakulam
06.2025 - Current
- Proficiency in Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Working as a supervisor in the Para Nitro Chloro Benzene plant.
- Hands-on experience in DCS operations by Yokogawa.
- Operate and monitor all process equipment and related.
- Maintenance activities, as required.
- Start up and hand over in the respective systems as required.
- Interact with the field operator regarding operations.
- Parameters of the area during commissioning, operations, start-ups, and maintenance.
- Prepare equipment for maintenance, including isolation, draining, decontaminating, and other procedures as required.
DCS Engineer
AL Kooheji Technical Services
Manama
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Commissioned natural gas compressors, separators, high-pressure pumps, and large storage vessels for the oil and gas industries.
- Commissioning and pre-commissioning activities are carried out during the period, along with start-up and handover to the client.
- Documented commissioning processes for future reference and training.
DCS Supervisor
Sterling Oil & Gas Exploration
Lagos
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Worked on upstream oil and gas with a capacity of 250,000 bbls of crude oil and 100 MMSCF of CNG per day.
- Start up, operate, monitor, and shut down processes and utility systems.
- Provide engineering support, and maximize process plant asset utilization. Identify opportunities for improving quality, manufacturing efficiencies, and safety, and execute with the proper change management process.
- Participate in Management of Change review teams and lead HAZOP studies to ensure safe working and operating conditions in the plant.
DCS Operations - APC
Evonik SEA Ltd
singapore
12.2018 - 05.2023
- Worked as a DCS Operator for ME 5 & ME 6 projects in
commissioning of Acrolein and H2S plants. - Experience in handling Reactors, Distillation Columns, pumps, and heat exchangers.
Experience in handling hazardous chemicals like H2S, sulfur, methanol, etc. - Ensure operational activities are carried out without interruption of the existing plant, following safety regulations.
- Maintaining operational records and reports.
- Prepare shutdown plans and procedures.
Providing technical support to the operations and maintenance team. - Performed commissioning activities involving flushing, purging, leak tests, testing, etc.
DCS Operator
Shell
Banglore
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Worked as an DCS Operator in Hydrogen manufacturing unit- by
Linde. - Coordinated and assisted by the commissioning manager in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
- Reviewing and analyzing engineering drawings and specifications, Developing and operational records.
Education
Bachelors in Technology & Sciences - Chemical Engineering
ANITS
Visakhapatnam, India04-2016
Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Government Institute of Chemical Engineering
Visakhapatnam, India12-2012
Skills
- Experience in DCS skills related to APC pre-commissioning activities, eg Honeywell Experion and Yokogawa Centium VP
- DCS commissioning
- Equipment preparation
- Process monitoring
- HAZOP studies
- Process optimization
- Safety management
- Management of change (MOC)
Accomplishments
- Recognized for cost saving by optimization in Oil & Gas plant
Certification
- Work at height
- Confined space
Timeline
DCS Operations
Auro Active Pvt Ltd
06.2025 - Current
DCS Engineer
AL Kooheji Technical Services
09.2024 - 01.2025
DCS Supervisor
Sterling Oil & Gas Exploration
04.2023 - 09.2024
DCS Operations - APC
Evonik SEA Ltd
12.2018 - 05.2023
DCS Operator
Shell
08.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelors in Technology & Sciences - Chemical Engineering
ANITS
Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Government Institute of Chemical Engineering