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RAMESH GOPIDESI
Summary
Commissioning Manager with proven expertise in pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, testing, and project handover. Strong leader skilled in managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating contractors and vendors, resolving technical issues, and delivering projects safely, on schedule, and to required quality standards.
Overview
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Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Subject Matter Expert
FREELANCER
VIJAYAWADA
10.2025 - Current
- Provided expert guidance on project strategies and best practices to optimize performance.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for team members and clients, improving knowledge retention and application.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance team skills and knowledge, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Assisted in implementing new technologies and processes, streamlining operations and increasing team adaptability.
Manager - Commissioning
Thyssenkrupp Uhde Private Limited
Mumbai
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Led commissioning activities for FCC, CCR, NHT, ISOM, SRLPG, CRLPG, and GSU units at IOCL Panipat Refinery.
- Successfully commissioned oxo-butanol (NBA) unit at IOCL Gujarat Refinery in Vadodara.
- Developed and implemented commissioning plans and schedules, ensuring alignment with project timelines and objectives.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, facilitating project alignment and seamless execution to meet commissioning milestones.
- Ensured compliance of all design and construction documents with project specifications and industry standards.
- Reviewed technical documentation to verify adherence to project specifications.
- Reviewed technical documentation for compliance with project specifications.
- Conducted staff training sessions on operational procedures and safety protocols, enhancing team readiness and compliance.
- Developed and implemented commissioning plans and schedules.
Lead - Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning
Technip
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for HPCL Refinery, Bhatinda.
- Verified equipment integrity and executed necessary repairs to prepare equipment for pre-commissioning activities, ensuring reliability and safety.
- Monitored construction activities to complete them as per schedule and prepared equipment for pre-commissioning.
- Developed detailed procedures for flushing, cleaning, passivation, and hydrotesting of equipment to ensure compliance with operational standards.
- Sourced and managed flushing fluids, chemicals, and consumables for equipment maintenance to support seamless pre-commissioning activities.
- Verified that all design and construction documents complied with project specifications and industry standards.
Manager - Projects
Green Beacons Enviro Engineers
Hyderabad
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed projects and training initiatives to enhance team capabilities.
- Conducted assessments and developed training programs to ensure compliance and improve safety standards.
- Led project teams to execute environmental engineering initiatives effectively.
- Managed project timelines and resources to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align project goals and deliverables.
Head - Operations (Sulfur Unit)
YASREF (SAUDI ARAMCO)
05.2013 - 07.2022
- Led the successful pre-commissioning and commissioning of a 1260 MTPD Sulphur plant, 1550 Kg/Hr Amine plant, and 550 Kg/Hr sour water treating plant, ensuring a zero-incident record.
- Managed operations and maintenance for sulfur unit, amine unit, sour water treating unit, NHT, CCR, and ISOM units, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Conducted HAZOP studies and prepared PSSR/MOC documents to enhance safety and efficiency through continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Led operations team in scheduling, training, and performance evaluation, fostering a culture of accountability and skill development.
- Created detailed operating procedures for unit processes.
- Conducts root cause analysis for process upsets and equipment failures.
- Collaborates with other departments (e.g., engineering, maintenance) to improve unit performance.
- Ensures compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
- Manages unit budget and resources.
Engineer - Manufacturing
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd
Chennai
01.2001 - 05.2013
- Managed day-to-day operations of SRU, FCC, ensuring optimal performance through monitoring metrics and troubleshooting operational issues.
- Optimized amine treating processes to reduce corrosion and degradation, leading to a 20% increase in equipment lifespan.
- Designed and executed experiments to test new process variables, leading to a 1.65% improvement in Sulphur recovery rates.
- Prepared and reviewed process documentation, including P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), to support operational consistency and compliance.
- Coordinated with maintenance teams to develop and implement preventive maintenance strategies, enhancing reliability of critical equipment.
Education
B. Tech - Chemical Engineering
Satyabhama University
ChennaiDiploma - Chemical Engineering
GIPDCE&T
VisakhapatnamSkills
- Commissioning processes
- Process control
- Safety compliance
- Safety management
- Safety engineering
- Incident investigation
- Process optimization
- Project management
- Training design
- DCS operations
- Instrumentation
- HYSYS software
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Analytical skills
- Team coordination
Certification
NEBOSH -IGC, ISO 45001, IEMA
Language
English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil
Timeline
Subject Matter Expert
FREELANCER
10.2025 - Current
Manager - Commissioning
Thyssenkrupp Uhde Private Limited
10.2024 - 10.2025
Lead - Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning
Technip
05.2024 - 08.2024
Manager - Projects
Green Beacons Enviro Engineers
08.2022 - 05.2024
Head - Operations (Sulfur Unit)
YASREF (SAUDI ARAMCO)
05.2013 - 07.2022
Engineer - Manufacturing
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd
01.2001 - 05.2013
B. Tech - Chemical Engineering
Satyabhama University
Diploma - Chemical Engineering
GIPDCE&T