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Pradip Vaghela
DCS Executive
Sikka
Summary
Detail-oriented and safety-driven Chemical Process Operator with 4.5 years of hands-on experience in high-hazard chemical manufacturing plants. Proven expertise in operating continuous and batch unit operations, including Bromine Stripping Columns, vacuum systems (Water Jet Ejectors), and thermal utilities (Plate Heat Exchangers). Highly skilled in the safe handling, transfer, and process control of toxic, flammable, and hazardous materials such as Chlorine, Bromine, Mono Methyl Aniline (MMA), and Methanol. Adept at strictly adhering to EHS guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure optimal plant efficiency and zero-accident operations.
Overview
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Languages
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years of professional experience
Work History
DCS Executive
Aarti industries limited
05.2026 - Current
- Process Documentation & Logging: Maintained precise, hourly technical log sheets, accurately documenting critical process parameters including temperature, pressure, flow rates, and tank levels to track plant performance.
- Shift Handover Discipline: Ensured seamless shift handovers by preparing comprehensive reports on equipment status, raw material consumption, and ongoing process conditions, maintaining operational continuity and safety.
- Packed Column Operations: Hands-on experience in operating and managing Packed Bed Columns (Distillation/Stripping), ensuring optimum liquid-gas distribution, pressure drop management, and vapor-liquid equilibrium.
- Flammable & Toxic Liquid Management: Experienced in the safe transfer, storage, and process charging of highly flammable and volatile organic liquids, specifically Methanol, Aniline, and Mono Methyl Aniline (MMA).
Production associate
Solaris chemtech industries
12.2021 - 05.2025
- Process Operations: Efficiently operated and monitored the Bromine Stripping Column, ensuring optimal product recovery, temperature profiles, and process efficiency.
- Equipment Expertise: Skilled in the operation, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting of critical process equipment, including Water Jet Ejectors (vacuum systems) and Plate Heat Exchangers (PHE) for precise thermal management.
- Hazardous Material Handling: Demonstrated strict adherence to safety protocols in the safe handling, transfer, and containment of highly hazardous chemicals, including liquified/gaseous Chlorine (Cl_2), elemental Bromine (Br_2), and Caustic Soda (NaOH).
Education
Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Madhyamik School
Sikka07.2020
Skills
MS office
Professional
Operational Efficiency Improvement
Interests
Strengths
- Strategic Thinking
- Leadership
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
DCS Executive
Aarti industries limited
05.2026 - Current
Production associate
Solaris chemtech industries
12.2021 - 05.2025
Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Madhyamik School