Robin D’Souza
Vadodara
Summary
Process Engineer with over 13 years of experience in process design, project execution, and technical services across oil & gas, petrochemical, and specialty chemical industries. Proven expertise in simulation, equipment sizing, process safety, and commissioning. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and delivering high-impact engineering solutions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Engineer – Process & Technology
Technip Energies
Noida
09.2024 - Current
- Project Name: Baytown GOLD- Gasoline to Olefins, Lubes and Diesel - Partial Revamp + Green field- Extended Feed+ Detailed Engineering- Comprising Hydrocracking Unit (HCU-1), Hydrogen compressor, the Raffinate Hydro-Conversion Unit (RHC)- VGO Hydro processing & Diesel Dewaxing section (45 KBD – HCU1 Feed Capacity)
- Role: Pro-II Simulation Engineer & Document reviewer – Troubleshooting – Worked for client side – ExxonMobil
- Reviewed all process documents, including hydraulic calculations and equipment PDS for pumps and compressors.
- Simulations and HMB finalization- Equipment adequacy check, Process Optimization via simulation
- Project Name: ADNOC FEED Project – Green field – PVC plant Comprising Reactants Dosing Preparation system, VCM reaction in Batch reactor following the drying and packaging (500 KTA Production Capacity)
- Led task management and execution for project deliverables.
- Pump PDS, Equipment PDS, Hydraulics- Lines sizing, PFD, Alarm & trip summary, Control narrative, Cause & effect, P&iDs & Hazop recommendation Closure
- Coordinated interdepartmental efforts and client communications, collaborating with Lyon – Technip office.
- Supported TQ/TBA and vendor document review, facilitating discussions with clients.
- Technologies Worked on: Proposal for Clean Energy – Energy transition – SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel), Carbon Capture
Process Engineer II – (Global); Assistant Manager – Local Title
Worley
Mumbai
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Project Name: CP2 LNG Project- Huston, USA: Production Capacity: 20 MMTPA (Gas gate Station- PTS- LTS-Loading Berth- BOG Compression)
- Executed simulations using Aspen Hysys and Flare net software, improving project design and operational analysis outcomes.
- Role: Sub – lead - LTS Area (LNG liquefaction blocks to Jetty that includes LNG liquid loop and BOG (Boil off Gas loop)); This area includes Liquefaction Trains and associated refrigerants, long transportation pipelines to storage tanks, LNG loading pumps, LNG Loading arms, BOG Compressors, Flare systems.
- Conducted HMB checking with HYSYS simulation; prepared and reviewed pump hydraulics calculations for LNG loading and propane/pentane transfer pumps, ensuring compliance and optimizing system performance.
- Operability study of LNG Lading header – Circulation header- BOG header in terms of Loading Mode, Holding mode, Emergency Holding mode, Gassing operation of ship, PDS and IPDS, P&iD development, updates and review (~92 Nos.) for IFH & IFD; DPDT preparation and review, Design Code review and updates
- Settle Out pressure Calculations for BOG Compressors
- Performed compressor depressurization calculations, including orifice sizing and minimum design metal temperature evaluations, ensuring system safety.
- Prepared and reviewed PSV calculations.
- Package battery limit review and update hydraulics based on impact- Package vendor Documents review
- Reviewed documentation for LNG liquefaction technologies, including cascade cycle and mixed refrigerant cycle, facilitating informed design decisions.
Senior Process Engineer
Quanta Process Solutions
Vadodara
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Led process design for Clean Planet Teesside Ltd project, focusing on pyrolysis oil refinery with a capacity of 350 BPD, utilizing Aspen Hysys, PRO-II, HTRI, and Flare net to produce heavy naphtha, ultra-low sulfur diesel, and fuel oil.
- Managed extended basic and detailed engineering for Vision Products Pvt Ltd resin plant, achieving design specifications for a facility with 600 TPM capacity using batch reactors, distillation, and viscosity blending, employing PRO-II and HTRI software.
- Led project oversight and coordination for process development.
- Coordinated project activities for process development.
- Project Name: Tatva Chintan Parma Chem Ltd. – Basic, FEED and Detailed Engineering of Specialty Chemical products pilot plant 500 kg/day facility at Dahej, Gujarat, India. (Gas mixing ejector - PFR- Continuous Distillation – Based batch distillation)-Software - PRO-II, HTRI
- Technology worked on: Pyrolysis Oil separation to produce Naphtha, Diesel & Lubes
- Technology worked on : PFR reactor followed by Batch Fractionator
- Delivered comprehensive process documentation including conceptual diagrams, PFDs, piping service index, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and datasheets for ongoing projects, ensuring adherence to HAZOP compliance and design standards.
- Support for TQ / TBA and Vendor document review and discussion, Client discussion
Manager – Technical Services
SRF Ltd.
Dahej
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Project Name: P-33 BASF plant – Product change (Brown Field)- Software – Pipe net, Aspen EDR
- Role: Technical service Manager
- Analyzed pump hydraulics effects on system performance, contributing to overall plant capacity evolution for new product and technical feasibility report.
- Mapped process equipment for new product activities.
Assistant Manager – Technical Services
FMC India Ltd.
Panoli
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Project Name: Agro-specialty (Rynaxypyr and Cyzypyr) Product Brown field Project- 20 TPD plant Panoli - $20M Project
- Led technical service team in managing process workflows and ensuring project alignment.
- Coordinated deliverables such as PFD, P&iDs, PDS, IPDS, hydraulic calculations, Hazop, and HAC review.
Senior Process Engineer – TS & Projects
Deepak Nitrite Ltd.
Vadodara
02.2015 - 04.2019
- From 02-Feb-2015 to 04-Aug-2017 worked in Deepak Nitrite LTD- Nandesari site ; From 23-Mar-2018 to 26- Apr-2019 worked in Deepak Nitrite LTD- corporate office.
- Project Name: Brown Field Projects
- Executed m-xylene nitration to facilitate product change.
- Toluene Nitration columns simulation & Commissioning - 110 TPD
- MAHCL Production Enhancement- 90 TPD – Recognized for Ideation by BCG
- Led project initiatives and drove technical direction.
- Mapped process equipment for new product activity.
- PFD, P&iDs, HAZOP, Control Narratives, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Datasheets- PDS and IPDS & Equipment layout.
- Developed nitration technology based on DVS (Dilution Value of Sulphuric acid), followed by separation via fractionation column and crystallization using eutectic crystallization.
Senior Process Engineer
L&T Technology Services
Vadodara
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Delivered technical support for client sites, ensuring operational continuity and timely issue resolution.
- Role: Process Engineer - Worked PFD, P&iD - FMCG plant projects for Nigeria and USA Sites
Process Engineer
Quanta Process Solutions
Vadodara
10.2013 - 03.2014
- Project Name: Relief Load validation Study
- Conducted PSV sizing for Solvay-Panoli site, verifying compliance with safety standards and optimal performance.
Process Engineer
Paramount Ltd.
Vadodara
05.2012 - 10.2013
- Developed FEED documentation for used oil refining project, including PFDs, P&IDs, cause and effects, PDS, IPDS, and hydraulic calculations.
- Executed wiped film evaporator design for oil extraction process, optimizing recovery and product quality.
- Utilized wiped film evaporator for oil extraction process
Graduate Engineer Trainee
DCM Shriram Alkalis
Bharuch
08.2009 - 08.2010
Education
Master of Technology - Chemical Engineering
01.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
01.2009
Skills
Process Design & Simulation (Aspen Hysys, PRO-II, Aspen Plus) // Coding: MATLAB, Excel Tools, Python
Equipment Sizing & Selection // Process Calculations:
Hydraulic Calculations- Line Sizing- single phase & two phase (API RP 14E)
Compressor Settle-Out Pressure and Temperature Calculation // Compressor Blow down Calculation with Hysys (API 521)
Equipment sizing – Reactors (CSTR & Batch Reactor), Knock Out Drum, Tanks, Vessels
Heat Exchanger – Shell & tube Exchangers with HTRI (Cooler, Heater, Reboiler & Condenser)
2-Phase and 3-Phase separator (API 12J) // Distillation Column Sizing – Pro-II simulation & KG Tower
Process Safety – HAZOP, HAC (IS 5572), PSV Sizing (API 520 & API 521), PVRV sizing for storage Tanks (API 2000)
Commissioning – Control loop checking & Troubleshooting - Data Analysis & Performance Monitoring
Professional Qualities:
- Workflow coordination
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Technical leadership
Certification
- Aspen Plus Certification, IIT Guwahati (NPTEL), 2021
- Natural Gas Engineering, IIT Guwahati (NPTEL), 2023
Languages
- Hindi
- Gujarati
- Marathi
- Kannada
- English
- Hindi
- Gujarati
- Marathi
- Kannada
Timeline
Principal Engineer – Process & Technology
Technip Energies
09.2024 - Current
Process Engineer II – (Global); Assistant Manager – Local Title
Worley
03.2023 - 09.2024
Senior Process Engineer
Quanta Process Solutions
02.2022 - 02.2023
Manager – Technical Services
SRF Ltd.
05.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Manager – Technical Services
FMC India Ltd.
05.2019 - 05.2021
Senior Process Engineer – TS & Projects
Deepak Nitrite Ltd.
02.2015 - 04.2019
Senior Process Engineer
L&T Technology Services
03.2014 - 01.2015
Process Engineer
Quanta Process Solutions
10.2013 - 03.2014
Process Engineer
Paramount Ltd.
05.2012 - 10.2013
Graduate Engineer Trainee
DCM Shriram Alkalis
08.2009 - 08.2010