Rajkumar Kothalanka
Visakhapatnam
Summary
Diploma in chemical engineering with 10 years of rich experience in Refinery and petrochemical industry which includes commissioning , start-up shutdown, stabilization and production activities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Operator
Reliance Industries Ltd,jamnagar
08.2023 - Current
Production :
- HYDROGEN PRODUCTION OF 181 TPD (5 trains 905 MTD) . Licensor - M/S LINDE AG, GERMANY TECHNOLOGY . Product purity 99.9 % pure hydrogen .
- HP steam generation of 53194 kg/hr and process steam of 73697 kg/hr .
Roles And Responsibilities :
- Looking after all the section like Feed compression, Reactor section, Reformer section, PSA section and Hydrogen compression section .
- Follow up maintenance jobs by proper isolating Pumps, Equipment and Reactor etc.
- Changeover of pumps (Centrifugal and reciprocating) and reciprocating compressor change over And Handled emergency of plant.
- Furnace operation Fuel gas Balanced Draft (Hydrogen Furnace) Give suggestion for improvement of operation, quality, of product
- Improved production efficiency by optimizing process parameters and implementing best practices.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by performing regular maintenance on field equipment and machinery.
- Increased job site safety awareness through regular briefings on best practices and hazard identification techniques.
- Maintained safety standards, conducting regular inspections of job sites to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex issues, resulting in reduced downtime and increased production levels.
- Performed cleaning, repair and maintenance activities to keep equipment functional and safe.
Panel Operator
The Andhra Petrochemicals Limited
01.2020 - 08.2023
Operated control panel at The ANDHRA Petrochemicals Limited.
Unit : hydrogen production
Designation : panel Operator
- Make corrective action regarding any operational disturbance , coordinate with area operators for field adjustments also inform operation engineer of any irregularities.
- Monitoring of trends and perform logical corrections to prevent interruption of system operation to perform trouble shooting of plant
- Takes immediate corrective actions to limit risk to personnel, plant equipment and production during emergency situations Communicate with field operators for parameter adjustments in field.
- Report to Shift Supervisors in case of parameter abnormalities and process deviations immediately.
Field Operator
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
03.2019 - 07.2019
Responsibilities :
- Worked in Cooling tower , flare , nitrogen plant .
Field Operator
The Andhra Petrochemicals Limited
09.2014 - 03.2019
Worked with The Andhra Petrochemicals limited as a field operator.
- Monitoring and Control the process parameters as desired and handing over to the incoming shift in a systematic and orderly manner
- Communicate with control room / supervisors immediately in case of any parameters abnormalities noticed or process deviation noticed to ensure that accurate condition of field equipment is maintained.
- Record and maintain accurate, timely log data of equipment and closely follow their performance.
- Support production activities such as catalyst preparation, equipment Preparation for maintenance, loading & unloading .
- Perform all routine task required to maintain manufacturing process such as monitor process Parameters, plant rounds, data logging and housekeeping
- Change over operation of pumps, filters and blowers. Maintain plant safety equipment through routine checks
Education
Diploma In Chemical Engineering -
Government Institute of Chemical Engineering
Visakhapatnam 12.2013
Secondary School Of Education -
Oxford Talent School
Visakhapatnam 06.2010
Skills
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Operational efficiency
Carreer objective
Looking for challenging career in chemical industry, where I can prove myself to the best of my abilities and contribute to the growth of the organization and get a chance to update my knowledge and skill as well.
Summary of experience
- Currently working in Hydrogen production unit as a Field executive in Reliance industries limited From - March 2018 to till date
- Worked with Andhra petrochemicals limited as a panel operator in Hydrogen production unit from - Jan 2020 to march 2023 .
- Worked with Bharat petroleum corporation limited as a field operator in utilities - march 2019 to july 2019
- Worked with The Andhra Petrochemicals limited as a Field operator in HGU - sep 2014 to march 2019
Technical experience
- Expertise in Field Commissioning Specialist , commissioning , start-up & shutdown and trouble shooting of assigned units at operational multi-skill role as Field operator.
- Hands on experience with ensure safe and efficient operation, perform all regular and routine activities, emergency situation and taking care of the equipment like separators, strippers and Columns,Reciprocating compressors, centrifugal gas compressors, multistage pumps, gas heaters, hot oil heaters, feed heaters, re-boilers, exchangers, condensers, filters, heaters, in my assigned area during the shift and collects field readings and maintains log sheets as per company SOP.
- Familiarised with permit to work system and involved in cold commissioning, hot commissioning, start up and stabilization of new plants.
Previously commissioning and commissioning experience
- Having good experience in pre-commissioning and Commissioning activities like Format checking for raising Punch points, PFD and PID’s Review, Cardboard blasting, Steam blowing, Air blowing, Taking pump trial runs, Hydro test and pneumatic tests, Chemical and DM water washing for Acid gas recovery etc…
- Preparation of Hydro test packs, Flushing loops and its procedures for identified systems and checking of with respect to P&ID’s.
- Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Plant Operating Manuals
- Preparation of blind lists and equipment blind list .
Major equipments handled
- Centrifugal and reciprocating pumps
- Fired Heater
- Reactors and Vessels
- Centrifugal & Reciprocating Compressor / blowers
- Distillation Columns
- heat exchangers
- Reactors.
- Steam/methane Balance Draft Reformer
- Flue gas heat recovery system
Fire & safety
- Familiar with fire alarm systems, Fire Fighting Equipment’s (DCP, Fire Monitor), LEL alarm systems, gas detectors, deluge valve water sprinkler systems.
- Work permit system.
- Fire prevention & fire fighting.
- Elementary first aid.
- Knowledge about Personal Protective Equipment’s.
Certification
- Basic first aid training
- Emergency response and control planning
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Telugu
Advanced (C1)
Personal details
- Date of Birth : 28/11/1994
- Sex : Male
- Marital Status : Single
- Nationality : Indian
- Passport No : S5317172
- Date of issue : 01/11/2018
- Passport expired : 31/10/2028
- Languages Known : English & Hindi
Declaration
- I consider myself familiar with Above mentioned Unit. I am confident on my abilities to work in a team .
- I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true of my knowledge.
Timeline
Field Operator
Reliance Industries Ltd,jamnagar
08.2023 - Current
Panel Operator
The Andhra Petrochemicals Limited
01.2020 - 08.2023
Field Operator
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
03.2019 - 07.2019
Field Operator
The Andhra Petrochemicals Limited
09.2014 - 03.2019
Diploma In Chemical Engineering -
Government Institute of Chemical Engineering
Secondary School Of Education -
Oxford Talent School
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