KABILA RAVEENDRAN
APAC IAC Lead
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven Process Automation Manager with over a decade of experience leading automation, control, and process improvement initiatives in the hydrocarbon industry. Proven expertise in executing high-impact projects, optimizing furnace processes, and driving sustainability initiatives such as Path2Zero and DriveTo95. Skilled in process control strategy development, cross-functional team leadership, and Most Effective Technology (MET) implementation. Passionate about delivering innovative automation solutions that reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and support operational excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
APAC IAC Lead
Cargill India Pvt Ltd
05.2024 - Current
- Oversee multi-regional automation projects, ensuring alignment with global standards and operational excellence
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to introduce cutting-edge process automation technologies that enhance plant performance
- Develop and manage control system lifecycles, ensuring the sustainability, reliability, and security of critical automation systems
- Act as a key liaison between regional teams, technology providers, and global automation leads, ensuring effective communication and project delivery
- Collaborate with all plants to build a strategic roadmap for increasing the Automation Maturity of each site, driving operational excellence and future-readiness
Process Automation Manager
Dow Inc
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Spearheaded the Path2Zero initiative, driving carbon emission reduction through process automation enhancements
- Played a key role in the DriveTo95 initiative to enhance ethylene production efficiency and plant reliability
- Collaborated with European site teams and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to conduct gap closure analysis and align plant processes with industry best practices
- Developed and enforced a standardized MET approach for process improvements, improving consistency across multi-site implementations
- Optimized resource allocation and project scheduling, ensuring the successful completion of improvement initiatives
Senior Project Engineer (Process Automation)
Dow Inc
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Led end-to-end project tracking and analysis for large-scale automation projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget
- Conducted quality assurance checks across project phases, maintaining industry codes, regulatory standards, and project guidelines
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to review project execution plans, scopes of work, and payment schedules, driving operational transparency
- Presented key updates to stakeholders and project management, enabling seamless decision-making and timely project milestone achievement
- Supported site teams with hands-on technical expertise during critical phases of automation project delivery
Senior Process Automation Engineer
Dow Inc
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Led the migration of legacy MOD V systems to ABB 800xA DCS at Hydrocarbon Plants in Terneuzen, Netherlands, improving process control capabilities
- Coordinated with global stakeholders to streamline migration timelines, achieving on-time project delivery with zero operational downtime
- Delivered a project ROI of $120K, exceeding cost-savings projections through automation and process control optimization
- Developed, tested, and validated new control strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency
- Contributed to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) determination for basic process control systems (BPCS) and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
Process Automation Engineer
Dow Inc
02.2015 - 01.2019
- Created and implemented Process Control Strategy documents for Furnace Automation, optimizing control logic for enhanced performance
- Achieved $500K in cost savings by improving process automation efficiency and error reduction across 10+ furnaces
- Supported on-site commissioning and start-up activities, ensuring seamless integration of process automation systems
- Performed SIS validation to ensure system integrity and safety compliance
- Designed, developed, and tested Dynamic Simulation Models for furnace operations, enabling operators to anticipate process issues
Simulation Engineer
Dow Inc
07.2013 - 02.2015
- Developed comprehensive dynamic simulation models for complex plant components such as distillation columns, compressors, dryers, and fired equipment
- Collaborated with plant operators to prepare Plant Operator Manuals for effective use of simulation tools
- Conducted Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Commissioning Acceptance Tests (CAT) to validate the performance and integrity of automation systems
- Fine-tuned system parameters to enhance operational efficiency, delivering $35K in operational savings
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Chemical Engineering
Alagappa College of Technology
08.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Process Automation
ABB 800xA DCS
Simulation Software
Process Control
Furnace Process Control
Stakeholder Management
Project Delivery
Cost Estimation
Risk Mitigation
Cross-functional Collaboration
MS Office
Dynamic Simulation Models
Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)
Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
Commissioning Acceptance Testing (CAT)
Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Compliance
Timeline
APAC IAC Lead
Cargill India Pvt Ltd
05.2024 - Current
Process Automation Manager
Dow Inc
08.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Project Engineer (Process Automation)
Dow Inc
05.2021 - 07.2023
Senior Process Automation Engineer
Dow Inc
02.2019 - 05.2021
Process Automation Engineer
Dow Inc
02.2015 - 01.2019
Simulation Engineer
Dow Inc
07.2013 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Chemical Engineering
Alagappa College of Technology
08.2008 - 05.2012
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