Rishikesh Padole
Pune
Summary
Accomplished Chemical Engineer with 13 years of diverse experience in digitalization, process control, and process simulation within the hydrocarbon industry. Proven expertise in leveraging digital tools to enhance efficiency and sustainability, while delivering integrated solutions that drive value for end users. Recognized for strong project management skills, including risk identification and milestone achievement, complemented by a detail-oriented approach to leadership. Committed to fostering collaboration and mutual growth in challenging environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Project Manager/Lead Engineer OTS/APC
Emerson Export Engineering Centre
Pune
10.2023 - Current
- Ownership of dynamic simulation of processes for model development for engineering studies, OTS, and integration with control and safety systems.
- Develop a Functional Design Specification for Dynamic Simulation projects, and agree with the customer before project initiation.
- Evangelist for using process simulation to help ensure efficient execution of oil and gas, and refinery projects during pre-FEED, FEED, and commissioning stages by leveraging process and live, data-driven models to identify potential issues at the right time.
- (Digital Twin)
- Dynamic simulation model development in Aspen Dynamics Plus for the polymer slurry loop reactor process licensed by Chevron Phillips Chemicals.
- Developing a dynamic simulation model for real-time optimization using Aspen tools.
- Hands-on expertise in conducting KOM and POC demonstrations, and participation in testing at various stages: Model Acceptance Test, Factory Acceptance Test, and Site Acceptance Test during the project execution cycle.
- Expert in effectively managing multiple vendor engagements to drive project completion within or exceeding project metrics for schedule, cost, and quality.
- Created and maintained detailed project documentation including schedules, budgets, change orders and invoices.
Project Leader
Honeywell Automation India Ltd.
Pune
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Ownership of Dynamic simulation of process for model development for Engineering Studies/OTS and Integration with Control/Safety Systems
- Develop Functional Design specification for Dynamic Simulation projects and reach agreement with customer upon the same prior project initiation
- Planning, Executing, and controlling projects activities to achieve and exceed on project metrics Quality, Cost and Schedule
- Evangelist for use of Process Simulation to help efficient execution of Oil &Gas, Refinery Projects during Pre-FEED, FEED and Commissioning stages by leveraging process and live data driven models to identify potential issues at right time
- (Digital Twin)
- Proactive customer engagement for timely resolution of the technical difficulties in deploying solutions, enabling brilliant customer satisfaction
- Demystifying technicalities in simulation/APM/MES solutions, helping customer to understand and achieve the value associated with various product/solutions
- Hands on expertise in conducting KOM , POC demonstration ; Participation in testing at various stages Model Acceptance Test, Factory Acceptance test and Site Acceptance test during the project execution cycle
- Expert in managing multiple Vendors involved in project to meet the key project metric schedule, cost, and Quality
- Received Partner award for BIOMCN OTS upgrade project for successfully aligning existing dynamic Simulation model with plant historian data enabling Customer to identify and rectify issues in their process ; displayed Inspire Greatness behavior
Senior Simulation Engineer
Corys Dynamic Simulation India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Model development for Operator Training Simulator using Indiss plus Simulation Software
- Prepare Acceptance Test procedure and execute testing with Client for product acceptance
- Define Design specification and report risk to Project manager for early mitigation or action
- Project Planning and delivery monitoring and establishing standardized process for ease of project execution
Senior Application Engineer
Honeywell Automation India Ltd.
Pune
03.2015 - 01.2020
- Dynamic simulation of process for model development for Engineering Studies (FEED stage)/OTS and Integration with Control/Safety Systems for OTS delivery
- Define and review Functional Design specification for Dynamic Simulation projects
- Planning, monitoring, and executing the project related activities to deliver on time with Quality and Cost savings with team member of 2 engineers
- Proactive engagement with customer to resolve project technical issues and execute MAT, FAT and SAT with Customer to validate product/application meets Customer specification
- Pre-Sales Support to Sales department to better understand the customer requirement and Post Delivery follow up and engagement with customers for success story or marketing support
- Received Bronze award for PDO RHIP MPDS project for successful delivery of Engineering Study report
- This was significant as it helped end user to troubleshoot engineering issues right at design phase of the project
- Received Bronze award for PDO RHIP OTS project
- The OTS testing helped customer to standardize the start-up procedure for operation handover and it served as a test bed to resolve DCS issues during commissioning
- The biggest value was achieved by reduction in startup time by 70%
- Received Silver award for BIOMCN OTS project for successful delivery with Cost Savings across EMEA region; displayed Inspire Greatness behavior
- Received Bronze award for LYB JLN OTS project; demonstrated and encouraged Gets Result behavior from team
- Received Award as a Customer appreciation award for effective and fruitful engagement with customer
Senior Engineer Production/Technical Services
Jubilant Life Sciences Ltd. (Now Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd)
07.2011 - 03.2015
- Lead and Manage Shift Operations efficiently as Shift In charge for production of Ethyl Acetate to meet production targets
- Effective Co-ordination with maintenance and Commercial divisions to ensure minimum downtime and less inventories
- Lead and guide the plant production team to achieve safe operation and implement cost optimization techniques by applying engineering principles
- Develop Metrics to monitor, improve and control the Utilities consumption with reference to Design Specifications
- Led and implemented the heat integration solution for reducing the steam consumption in operations using Sig- Sigma (DMAIC - Problem solving approach)
- This help in monthly savings of INR 100000 cost of production
Education
UCLA Post Graduate Program in Management for Professionals - business management capabilities
UCLA ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
India01.2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
VISHWAKARMA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Pune, India01.2011
Skills
- Dynamic Process Simulation
- UniSim Proficiency
- Aspen Hysys Proficiency
- Process modeling skills in Aspen Plus steady State and Dynamics
- Steady State Simulation
- C# Programming
- Aspen Custom Modeler
- VBA
- Python
- Project planning and management
- Risk management
- Client interfacing
- Development milestone planning
- Schedule management
- Scope management
- Technical planning
- Reporting and documentation
Hobbies and Interests
- Business Analysis
- Travelling
- Sustainability Implementation
- Critical and Abstract thinking
- Learning from other's experiences
- Technical discussion
- Brainstorming
- Problem solving
Awards
- Bravo Bronze for Successful Completion of Engineering Study phase with Customer Satisfaction in PDO RHIP project.
- Bravo Bronze for Successful Completion of LYB JLN OTS upgrade project with Cost Savings.
- Bravo Bronze for Successful Delivery of OTS system for PDO RHIP project on time to meet customer training needs before Plant Commissioning (First Start up). Outstanding contribution at site to improve customer SOP's.
- Customer Appreciation Award for Quality and on time Successful Completion of LYB JLN OTS upgrade project.
- Bravo Bronze for customer Engagement and completion of unplanned Pre-FAT onsite of BioMCN Methanol OTS project.
- Bravo Silver for Successful Completion of BioMCN Methanol OTS project from Honeywell Advance Solution COO Murali Mandi for Quality on time delivery and Cost Saving of $50000 including change orders worth $200000.
- 3rd Prize in Safety Quiz and Safety implementation in Jubilant Life Sciences Ltd for leading Plant operations without incident and downtime.
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager/Lead Engineer OTS/APC
Emerson Export Engineering Centre
10.2023 - Current
Project Leader
Honeywell Automation India Ltd.
07.2021 - 10.2023
Senior Simulation Engineer
Corys Dynamic Simulation India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2020 - 06.2021
Senior Application Engineer
Honeywell Automation India Ltd.
03.2015 - 01.2020
Senior Engineer Production/Technical Services
Jubilant Life Sciences Ltd. (Now Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd)
07.2011 - 03.2015
UCLA Post Graduate Program in Management for Professionals - business management capabilities
UCLA ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
VISHWAKARMA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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