NIKHIL DUBEY
CHEMICAL ENGINEER
Gurgaon
Summary
As a seasoned professional in the Oil Downstream sector, I specialize in optimizing crude and vacuum distillation units, diesel and heavy coker gas oil hydrotreating, and hydrogen generation operations. With extensive experience in process engineering, I led teams to enhance performance, streamline operations, and ensure product quality. My expertise in catalyst management, from loading to sulfiding, supports efficient plant operations. As a senior consultant, I analyze and advise on refining processes and strategies to optimize performance, reduce costs, and increase profitability. I conduct market research and provide insights on fuel pricing, demand forecasts, and supply chain dynamics to support decision-making.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant
S&P Global (formerly IHS Markit)
10.2023 - Current
- Analyzing and advising on refining processes, distribution, and marketing strategies to optimize performance, reduce costs, and increase profitability.
- Conducting market research and providing insights on fuel pricing, demand forecasts, and supply chain dynamics to support decision-making.
- Performing cost-benefit analyses, investment appraisals, and financial risk assessments for projects and initiatives within the downstream sector.
Senior Process Engineer
Haldor Topsoe India Ltd
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Develop detailed process manuals that document operating procedures and troubleshooting guidelines for hydrotreating units.
- Oversee and provide expertise during the startup of hydrotreating units and hydrogen generation plants. This involves ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to operational procedures.
Process Engineer
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemical Limited
10.2018 - 06.2023
- Conducting comprehensive evaluations of new crude oil compatibility for processing in crude distillation units through modeling in Aspen HYSYS.
- Responsible for overseeing and optimizing the performance of diesel hydrotreating, heavy coker gas oil hydrotreating, and hydrogen generation units.
- Preparing catalyst technical specifications and evaluating the technical aspects of vendor bids.
- Supervising catalyst management activities, including catalyst loading, sulfiding, startups, and shutdowns.
- Implementing management of change procedures, including hazard analysis for plant modifications.
- Coordinating and planning plant unit turnarounds.
Operations Officer
Numaligarh Refinery Limited
5 2017 - 09.2018
- Oversaw the Crude and Vacuum Distillation Unit and planned, managed, and monitored unit operations to ensure smooth and efficient operation.
- Addressed operational issues and product quality concerns, and led a team of operators.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
UTTAR PRADESH TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
LUCKNOW 06.2011 - 2015.06
Skills
Proficient user of Aspen HYSYS and HCAMS Crude Assay Management Software
Proficient user of Microsoft Suite
Proficient in data analysis with foundational knowledge of Python
Achievements
- Secured AIR 206 in the GATE examination in the Chemical Engineering discipline in 2017 and AIR 296 in 2016.
Timeline
Senior Consultant
S&P Global (formerly IHS Markit)
10.2023 - Current
Senior Process Engineer
Haldor Topsoe India Ltd
07.2023 - 09.2023
Process Engineer
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemical Limited
10.2018 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
UTTAR PRADESH TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
06.2011 - 2015.06
Operations Officer
Numaligarh Refinery Limited
5 2017 - 09.2018
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