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, Uttarakhand06.2017
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.
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