Dwaipayan Datta

Dynamic Senior Manager in Instrumentation and Industrial Automation with over 13 years of experience in electrical systems and large-scale project management across the chemical, power plant, and plastics sectors. Skilled in guiding project lifecycles from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, progress monitoring, and budget management. Expertise in installing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning complex systems to enhance operational efficiency and reliability, while developing SOPs and overseeing QA/QC operations for strategic automation improvements. Proven track record in leading high-stakes projects, driving technological advancements, and fostering open communication to support business growth and efficiency.

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

• Secured Best Trainee Award during training in January 2013
• Collaborated with significant industry players such as Legrand, Schneider, Siemens, and BKT to operate and maintain switch gears and breakers, including setting parameters for Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Utilized advanced instrumentation tools, including Emerson AMS TREX Device Communicator (HART Communicator), pneumatic pressure Calibrator PPC – P series, Nagman Dead Weight Tester, Low-Pressure Calibrator Temperature Bath, and Loop Calibrator for precision in instrument calibration
• Implemented cost reduction strategies in processes like DCDCA (Double Contact & Double Absorption), Sulphonation, Blow Moulding, Injection Moulding, Condensate Type Turbo Alternator, and Waste Heat Recovery Boiler, resulting in significant operational savings
• Enhanced operational efficiencies and reduced error incidences by implementing and refining operational policies and plans, aligning them closely with overarching company policies
• Achieved substantial savings and improved performance by selecting low-power consumption equipment with high operational efficiency

• Led multiple projects, including the installation of three 350 TPD Sulphuric Acid Plants (SAP) with 3MW Captive power plants, 4 blow molding type HDPE Drum/Barrel plants, a Sheet plant with injection molding facility, and 120 TPD dual 96% Sulphonation Plant (LABSA)
• Managing the development of a fully automated chemical production facility in Chennai, overseeing isometric and P&ID drawings, hook-up drawings.
• Experience working with key international automation and safety standards, including IEC 61131-3 for PLC programming languages, IEC 61508 for functional safety of electrical/ electronic systems, and IEC 61511 for safety instrumented systems in the process industry. My work involves applying these standards in control system design, safety lifecycle activities, and instrumentation engineering.
• Integral core committee member, enhancing automation systems at Fogla Group’s associated companies; skilled in developing SOPs and operational manuals to aid in decision-making.
• Acts as the Instrumentation & Automation Subject Matter Expert at Sai Sulphonates, driving significant improvements in Fogla Group’s industrial automation system.

I am committed to continuous learning and skill development, especially in technical and automation-related areas. I enjoy traveling with my Family and exploring new places, which helps broaden my perspective, and cooking, which enhances my creativity and attention to detail.