Jayantha SD

• Working as a Process Engineer at Dow, focusing on pressure relief systems and rupture disk design for the Midland site. Involved in evaluating and optimizing pressure relief devices to ensure compliance with safety standards and process requirements, contributing to overall plant reliability and risk mitigation.
• Tools Used : Aspen, Flarnet, PI Vision, Smart Plant, Citrix, Adept & SAP.

Cooling Towers: Conducted in-depth data analysis of cooling tower operations, delivering detailed performance reports and insights to customers. Monitored system flow and proactively recommended improvements to maintain system health.

• Monitored and analyzed 20+ critical cooling water parameters, providing real-time alerts to customers during system upsets to ensure continuous operational integrity.

Cooling Tower Skid – Service & Inspection Experience:
• Travel-Based Role: Engaged in 40% on-site travel across India for cooling tower skid service, inspection, and technical support.
• Hands-On Experience:
• Performed field service and preventive maintenance on cooling tower skids, including mechanical components, piping, pumps, and control systems.
• Conducted performance assessments, leak checks, vibration analysis, and water quality reviews to ensure optimal system function.
• Supported system commissioning, troubleshooting, and retrofit planning during client site visits.
• Client Sites Covered:
• IIT Madras, Chennai
• Mondelez International
• Capgemini, Bangalore
• Bosch Ltd.

Key Contributions:
• Developed technical proposals and service reports tailored to each client’s operational needs.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including project managers, HVAC engineers, and facility maintenance teams.

• Generated and delivered comprehensive monthly performance reports, including actionable recommendations that enhanced system reliability and efficiency.
• Managed 20+ customer accounts totaling over $10000 in value, consistently improving system performance through remote monitoring and optimization strategies.
• Delivered $10,000 in water savings by reducing operational costs through proactive and sustainable cooling tower management.
• Conducted regular business reviews with clients, aligning system performance with customer goals, leading to increased satisfaction and subscription plan upgrades.
• Developed a foundational understanding of IoT firmware for controller devices, contributing to enhanced system integration, real-time data insights, and improved device performance.
• Pulp & Tissue Optimization :Spearheading the optimization of the creeping process through advanced data analytics and digitization. Leveraged tools such as Natural Coating Analyzer, BTSA, and Yankee Dryer to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
• Fermentation Process: Gained experience with key fermentation process parameters such as EchoWise, GVF, and SOS, analyzing data to support operational decisions and process control.
• Boiler (Water chemistry): Analyzed boiler operation data to generate customer-centric reports. Provided recommendations to optimize flow and ensure efficient thermal system performance.
• Monitored smart inventory alarms to ensure real-time tracking of chemical levels and timely replenishment, improving supply chain efficiency. Participated in QA testing across various environments (SIT, UAT, PROD) to validate platform functionality, ensuring reliable performance and user experience for digital solutions.
• Technical Support: Delivered platform and hardware support, addressing inquiries related to gateways, sensors, and cloud integration to ensure seamless operations for end-users.

Digital Innovation Projects:

• Virtual Reality Integration: Collaborated with external teams to integrate and test VR features on the platform, enhancing user experience.
• Asset Management: Leading a project to digitize and integrate assets and materials into the platform, enabling improved tracking and resource management.

• Hands-on experience in refinery operations, process control, and safety protocols. Worked alongside process engineers to monitor unit performance, analyze process data, and contribute to efficiency improvement initiatives. Gained exposure to industrial-scale equipment and real-time troubleshooting in a high-safety, regulated environment.

• Completed my chemical engineering internship at Madras Fertilizers Limited, where I observed large-scale fertilizer production processes and learned about ammonia and urea manufacturing. Gained practical exposure to process flow, plant safety measures, and quality control in a chemical plant environment.