Pravin kuchhadiya
Jamnagar,GJ
Summary
Proven leader in process digitalization with a track record of spearheading advanced digital solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Expert in AI, smart manufacturing, and change management. Driven significant process optimizations and safety improvements, leveraging skills in process engineering and project management to deliver industry-leading results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Manager - Process Digitalization
Nayara Energy Limited
01.2024 - Current
- Spearhead the development, analysis and implementation of cutting-edge digital solutions like Aspen ProMV, Aspen Mtell, SEEQ etc. aimed at optimizing refinery/petrochemical processes and enabling predictive analysis through various Al/ML tools.
- Drive process digitalization across multiple refinery units, ensuring seamless integration of technology with Industry 4.0
solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime. - Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, Cyber security and IT teams to identify opportunities for
digital transformation and develop tailored solutions to address specific process challenges. - Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and study industry trends to stay at the forefront of manufacturing optimizations.
- Responsible for performance optimization of APC, RTO, OTS and other simulation tools like KBC-petrosim, Aspen HYSYS etc.
- Actively participate in new development of dashboarding, reporting and analytical platforms and ensure best performance of existing tools.
Senior Manager- Process Technologist
Reliance Industries Limited, RIL
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked as a Process Technologist in LDPE high pressure polymer plant licensed by Lyondellbasell, Spearhead process optimization endeavors, focusing on elevating product quality, throughput, and energy efficiency while minimizing waste.
- Performed comprehensive sizing calculations and conducted meticulous review of data sheets for new equipment involved in Debottlenecks ensuring precise and efficient execution of MOC (Management of Change) process.
- Prepared annual budget norms, identifying variance from budgeted norms, and provided technical recommendations, leading to optimized plant operations.
- Led the comprehensive baseline PHA Process Hazard Analysis for LDPE plant, incorporating valuable recommendations into the plant risk register, resulting in significant reduction of safety incidents.
- Actively contributed to the ongoing development of a cutting-edge modeling of APC system and digital twin for the
LDPE plant, Significantly enhancing quality control and successfully reducing product defects. - Participated in plant trials preparation, audits, sustainability initiatives and reducing net GHG emissions.
Senior Executive Engineer
ONGC Petro Addition Ltd
07.2017 - 01.2023
- Undertook Process engineering role at LLDPE/HDPE swing unit licensed by Inneos technologies UK.
- Worked as DCS panel engineer in the start of the career wherein had multiple chances of handling process emergencies, startups and shutdowns.
- Developed and modified grade change over procedures for grades starting from LL to HD to minimize non prime and off
grade production resulted 7 crores profit increase annually. - Conducted root cause analysis for critical incidents and implemented operational strategies to minimize process incidents resulted in a reduction of process incidents.
- Drove business efficiency by identifying and evaluating alternative vendors for extruder additives, reducing raw material unavailability and dependency on a single supplier, resulting in a streamlined production process.
- Participated in teleconference meetings with licensor on technology related issues and comparison benchmark studies.
- Provided technical training to operations teams, empowering them with advanced knowledge and skills to improve plant efficiency and maximise operational performance.
- Prepared technical solutions for solving extruder related issues such as melt pump pressure fluctuation, black dots, dull pellets, poor pellet cutting etc.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
MS University of Baroda
Vadodara, India05.2017
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence
- Smart Manufacturing
- Process Optimization
- Digital Transformation
- Advanced process control
- Process automation
- Process engineering
- Change Management
- Project management
- Process safety
- Simulation software
- Data analytics
Certification
- Aspen ProMV Certified User
- SEEQ data analytics
- Aspen DMC3 (APC) by IPCOS
- Digital transformation course
- Project management foundations
Timeline
Area Manager - Process Digitalization
Nayara Energy Limited
01.2024 - Current
Senior Manager- Process Technologist
Reliance Industries Limited, RIL
01.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Executive Engineer
ONGC Petro Addition Ltd
07.2017 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
MS University of Baroda
- Aspen ProMV Certified User
- SEEQ data analytics
- Aspen DMC3 (APC) by IPCOS
- Digital transformation course
- Project management foundations
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