Kiran Raveendran
Petrochemical Engineer
Hyderabad
Summary
Junior Operations Engineer with a strong track record at Pipeline Infrastructure Limited (PIL), which operates India’s first bi-directional 48-inch diameter pipeline spanning 1,480 km from Kakinada (AP) to Bharuch (Gujarat). Adept at enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring 100% equipment reliability, and maintaining uninterrupted gas flow. Skilled in SCADA systems and SAP, with a demonstrated ability to lead teams, enforce safety protocols, and optimize HSSE compliance. Proficient in troubleshooting operational issues, streamlining processes, and leveraging strong organizational and communication skills to support seamless operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Junior Engineer - Operations
Pipeline Infrastructure Limited (TDS M&C Pvt Ltd)
Hyderabad
08.2023 - Current
- Operating, controlling, and monitoring major Metering and Regulating stations (M&Rs), City Gas Distribution systems (CGDs), Gas Turbine Compressor (32 MW *3) Gas Engine Generators (1.117 MW *3 & 125 KVA *2), DEG (600 KVA), Mainline Valves, Natural Gas pipeline pigging, firefighting systems (Jockey pump * 2, Diesel pump, Main Electric motor), etc.
- Assisting the Operations Lead in day-to-day field operations, maintaining statutory compliance, and overseeing HSSE activities.
- Managing the team of operators, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and operational efficiency through effective guidance, performance monitoring, troubleshooting support, and training facilitation.
- Performing joint calibration of metering equipment with customers.
- Ensuring 100% availability and reliability of main equipment, metering, and regulating equipment for uninterrupted gas flow to customers. Coordinating and managing repair activities for any faulty or malfunctioning equipment, ensuring timely and effective repairs.
- Conducting root cause analyses of equipment failures or operational issues and providing recommendations for corrective actions.
- Implementing and enforcing safety protocols and procedures, including regular safety drills, emergency response planning, and hazard identification.
- Ensuring all operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental regulations and industry standards.
- Tracking all observations in HSSE, Audit, Incident Management & PWC portals, and ensuring timely closure of observations/recommendations by conducting weekly review meetings with the team and through continuous follow-up.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
Shift Operator
Pipeline Infrastructure Ltd (SPPL & SKI E Pvt Ltd)
Hyderabad
09.2021 - 07.2023
- 24×7 control room monitoring, SCADA operation & troubleshooting, and responding to F&G alarms,etc.
- Continuously monitoring M&R skids, regulating & metering equipment such as transmitters, PCV, SSD, CRV, etc., reporting any variance in the process parameters to the respective department, and analyzing the cause. Also carrying out troubleshooting of equipment during emergencies and silent hours.
- Supporting the instrumentation team in the preventive maintenance of all instrumentation systems, control valve actuators, F&G systems, and associated detectors
- Monitoring process parameters & field operations, liaising with maintenance departments in the execution of fieldwork, and involving and performing major shutdown activities of all equipment.
- Experienced in managing critical emergency scenarios, including gas leaks, fires, and bomb threats. Successfully handled high-risk incidents such as a 48" scraper receiver door gas leak and a fire outbreak at a Metering & Regulating Station within the Compressor Station during silent hours, ensuring swift response and minimal operational disruption.
- Conducting other activities such as LEL checking, LLF rounds, noise surveys, operation isolations,etc.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Petrochemical Technology
Anna University (Excel College of E & T)
Erode, India 07.2017 - 08.2021
Skills
SCADA System Proficiency
Additional Information
- Executed HSPT cartridge removal and containerization for long-term preservation, ensuring strict adherence to operational safety standards.
- Commissioned metering and regulating skids for gas distribution to customers (MEIL & AG&P Pratham), ensuring seamless integration into the pipeline network.
- Successfully conducted pigging operations, enhancing pipeline integrity and optimizing flow efficiency.
- Replaced a 48” diameter scraper receiver door, ensuring continued system reliability and safety.
- Contributed to the upgradation of the Mark VI control system at a neighboring station, improving automation, reliability, and overall operational efficiency.
Timeline
Junior Engineer - Operations
Pipeline Infrastructure Limited (TDS M&C Pvt Ltd)
08.2023 - Current
Shift Operator
Pipeline Infrastructure Ltd (SPPL & SKI E Pvt Ltd)
09.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Technology - Petrochemical Technology
Anna University (Excel College of E & T)
07.2017 - 08.2021
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