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NAVNEET KUMAR

NAVNEET KUMAR

New Delhi

Summary

Results-driven Production Engineer with over 7 years of experience optimizing well and field performance in offshore oil and gas operations. Expertise in leading cross-functional teams for production surveillance, debottlenecking, and implementing data-driven process improvements, achieving over $49M in cost savings. Proficient in DCS/SCADA systems, process safety, and operational optimization, while mentoring teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement. A strong commitment to sustainability and energy transition initiatives underscores a dedication to advancing industry standards and practices.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Engineer (Offshore Process Platform)

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
05.2018 - Current
  • Led production optimization and surveillance programs, improving water cut efficiency by 40% and gas dehydration efficiency by 50%, driving $15M annual savings.
  • Executed well and field performance assessments and implemented debottlenecking solutions, cutting shutdown time by 50% and saving $34M.
  • Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams (operations, maintenance, projects) for capacity enhancement, downtime reduction, and operations schedule optimization.
  • Deployed an Operator Training Simulator (OTS) system to enhance training and technical capabilities of new engineers.
  • Revamped the Produced Water Conditioning (PWC) system to minimize environmental impact and enhance throughput, supporting sustainability and process safety.
  • Mentored seven junior engineers in production troubleshooting, real-time data analysis, and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Trainee Scientific Officer

Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC)
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • Trained in nuclear reactor operations, process safety, and advanced instrumentation to support civilian energy programs and operational excellence.

Education

B.Tech - Chemical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
06.2017

Skills

  • Production Optimization & Debottlenecking
  • Well/Field Performance Analysis & Surveillance
  • Operations Schedule Optimization
  • Reservoir Surveillance & Well Intervention Support
  • Engineering Software: DCS, SCADA, SAP, Process Simulation, HYSYS
  • Data Analysis & KPI Tracking
  • Safety & Compliance: HSE, Risk Assessments, Process Audits
  • Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Team Leadership, Mentoring & Training
  • Process Control Systems: DCS, SCADA
  • Software & Tools: SAP, Process Simulation, HYSYS (basic)
  • Production/Database Management: PI, SQL, Energy Components
  • Data Analysis & Visualization: Power BI, SeeQ
  • Languages: C, Matlab

Accomplishments

  • Delivered $49M+ cost savings via production debottlenecking and system optimization.
  • Achieved 50% reduction in project shutdown durations through operational schedule optimization.
  • Led comprehensive safety, audit, and process safety integration initiatives.
  • Top academic performer at IIT Roorkee with a 98.8 GATE percentile rating.

Timeline

Production Engineer (Offshore Process Platform)

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
05.2018 - Current

Trainee Scientific Officer

Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC)
08.2017 - 04.2018

B.Tech - Chemical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

References

References available upon request.

NAVNEET KUMAR