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Randhir Kumar

Delhi

Summary

Efficient Professional with 12-13 years of experience with proven knowledge of Regulatory Compliance, Refinery Operations, Project Ideation, conceptualization and development till invest stage,

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager (Petrochemical-Projects)

Indian Oil Corporation
04.2022 - 03.2023
  • Coordinated with Licensors of Maleic anhydride and BDO, Developed specifications of tender and played key role in licensor selection.
  • Net Zero emission target by 2046: Assessed Quantum of CO2 gases emissions from Refinery Units, Collaborated with Licensors for its capture and conversion into chemicals, Finally targeted conversion of CO2 gases from glycols unit for production of Acetic Acid based on techno-commercial analysis (IRR, NPV, DSCR). Project is under concept stage.
  • Conducted technical and commercial evaluation of PDH and associated units such as Acrylonitrile, MMA & PMMA in collaboration with Taiwanese Consortium.
  • Coined idea for Panipat Cluster consisting of units such as C3 based MMA & PMMA, INA, Ethanolamine, Ethoxylates - Project is under Concept stage

Manager (Petrochemical-Projects)

Indian Oil Corporation
04.2018 - 03.2022
  • Played role of technical and commercial lead in carrying out Feasibility Study of (a) 120 KTA Maleic Anhydride and BDO/THF Project at Panipat Refinery, (b) Panipat Cracker expansion from 947 KTA to 11147 KTA and 200 KTA HDPE Project for utilization of ethylene, propylene, Benzene and Butadiene unit revamp – both projects are under advanced stage of implementation
  • Collaborated with IHS for assessment of acquisition cost of ONGC Petro additions(OPaL cracker). Developed financial modeling for valuations of OPaL.

Assistant Manager (Petrochemical-Projects)

Indian Oil Corporation
03.2014 - 04.2018
  • Feasibility Study & JV formation for Gasification based Acetic Acid project in the Joint Venture with BP plc UK at Gujarat Refinery (Project was shelved after stage-1 approval)
  • Feasibility study of Butene-1 project through ethylene dimerization route (Axens technology) at Panipat Refinery (Project is operationalized)
  • Feasibility Study of Cumene/Phenol Project at Barauni Refinery/CPCL & Py gas extraction based Styrene project at Panipat Naphtha Cracker (PNCC) ( Project shelved after stage-1 approval)

Process Engineer

Indian Oil Corporation
08.2010 - 03.2014
  • Production Engineer in Crude Distillation Unit (CDU), Vacuum Distillation Unit (VDU) and Fluidized Catalytic Cracking unit (FCCU) during 2011-13
  • Carried out simulation of Fluidized catalytic cracking unit of refinery for troubleshooting (Role of Technical Services at Refinery)

Education

MBA (silver medallist) -

IIM Calcutta, West Bengal

Graduation (Chemical Engineering) -

IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand
10.2006

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Cross-functional Team Coordination
  • Licensor Selection
  • Mergers and acquisition

Accomplishments

  • Modification of RFCCU unit of Haldia Refinery to improve its steam efficiency. It led to yearly savings of about 10 ton per hour steam at Haldia Refinery.
  • Directly responsible for Conceptualization and development of 120 KTA Maleic Anhydride and BDO/THF Project at an Estimated cost of Rs 4200 Cr. Project is under implementation Stage
  • Directly responsible for Conceptualization and development of 200 KTA Orange/yellow coloured HDPE compounded project at Panipat Refinery at an Estimated cost of Rs 6500 Cr. Project is under implementation Stage.
  • Part of the team of 1000 KTA Acetic Acid project conceptualized at the Gujarat Refinery of Indian Oil in JV with bp plc. Experience of licensor selection of Gasifier, & Syn gas purification unit.

Main Skill Sets

Financial Modelling and analysis for projects evaluation, Refinery/Petrochemical Unit Simulation in Aspen Hysis (2011-14)

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 02/28/89

Timeline

Senior Manager (Petrochemical-Projects)

Indian Oil Corporation
04.2022 - 03.2023

Manager (Petrochemical-Projects)

Indian Oil Corporation
04.2018 - 03.2022

Assistant Manager (Petrochemical-Projects)

Indian Oil Corporation
03.2014 - 04.2018

Process Engineer

Indian Oil Corporation
08.2010 - 03.2014

MBA (silver medallist) -

IIM Calcutta, West Bengal

Graduation (Chemical Engineering) -

IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Randhir Kumar