SENTHIL MURUGAN PERUMAL
Chennai
Summary
Experienced Operations Supervisor in refining and petrochemicals, specializing in plant commissioning, optimization, and troubleshooting. Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to improve performance and profitability. Managed pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, driving projects from concept to operational readiness.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Operations Supervisor
TTSJV - BMP Project BAPCO Bahrain
Manama
10.2023 - 11.2025
- Preparation of Commissioning and Start up/Shut down Procedures.
- Monitor daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and resource allocation.
- Led team to ensure adherence to operational processes and procedures.
- Training supervisors on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations and minimized delays.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline operations and reduce delays.
- Developing and implementing effective strategies to optimize operational performance.
- Conducted troubleshooting activities for ebullating pump, reciprocating compressor, and high-pressure plunger pumps.
- Ensured efficient operation and troubleshooting of ebullating pump utilizing VFD techniques.
- Start-Up and Shut down of RHCU unit.
- Wet Catalyst Loading, transferring activity and participated in catalyst evaluation activities.
- Team Lead in PSSR activity and participated in documents reviews along with Licensor.
- Attend OTS training to operate the RHCU and HCU units.
- Functional checking and graphic checking programs.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Mentored junior staff members to enhance their skills.
- Performing root cause analysis of any problems encountered in operations.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
Process Commissioning Specialist
KIPIC
Al-Zour
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Commissioning experience of Extract hydrotreater Unit. Mech/Inst loop checking, P&ID walk through, cardboard blasting, flushing, line-up hydrocarbon etc.
- Plant Performance monitoring with respect to throughput, yield, Energy, Cat-chem Quality and Process Reliability.
- Active role in planning and handling Hydro process complex units Shutdowns.
- Equipment inspection based on process monitoring during shutdown (Heat exchanger/Air cooler/Heater/Vessels/Column).
- Catalyst activation (Sulfiding) for ARDS - Drying, Pre-wetting, first stage and second stage of Sulfiding, feed cut in, Estimating Sulfur loaded on catalyst.
- Major Trouble shooting reports for following: Hydrogen Management, Stripper overhead dew point improvement, Wash water injection strategy, Contingency plan for breech-lock exchanger removal from Reactor feed-effluent circuit, Control valve, pump, heat exchanger adequacy checking for new facilities, Hydraulics checking for changes during new facilities, Active part in Incident investigations, APC performance monitoring, ARDS unit preparation of Catalyst sulphiding procedure.
- Process monitoring and troubleshooting during emergency situation.
- Resolved emergency situations during HRDP and LRDP.
- Experienced in compressor monitoring and troubleshooting during hydrogen imbalance times.
- Technical evaluation of catalyst followed by preparing inquiries and comparing offers.
- ARDS: Catalyst un-loading, Reactor Neutralization, Reactor inspection, Catalyst Loading. (Sock/Dense) activity by following best practices of loading, Catalyst activation by Sulfiding and Unit Start-up.
- Performance evaluation with test run for new catalysts and facilities for establishing performance and guarantees.
- Compiled daily, monthly, and catalyst performance technology reports to track catalyst life and balance.
- Ensured accurate PFD and P&ID revisions to support new facility development.
- Hydrotreaters Corrosion monitoring and Chloride/wash water balance.
- Maintained regular communication with catalyst manufacturers, process licensors, and chemical suppliers to address developments and issues related to unit operations.
- Basic Engineering Package for new facilities.
- Cold Feed Preheating Scheme for Energy conservation.
- Heat recovery from Diesel circuit.
- New DMDS handling facility for ARDS Start-ups.
Technical Services Manager
Reliance Industries Limited
Jamnagar
06.2015 - 07.2019
- Implemented production improvement ideas during operational phases of propylene and propane recovery units to enhance efficiency.
- Coordinated with other teams within the organization to ensure successful implementation of projects.
- Delivered technical support during construction and operational phases of projects.
- • Conducted process monitoring and troubleshooting to quickly resolve operational disruptions.
- Evaluated catalysts and monitored loading during turnaround projects to ensure optimal performance.
- Participated as deputational team member during hydrotreater shutdown and startup, facilitating smooth transitions.
Process Lead
Dow Chemical's International Limited
Chennai
05.2012 - 05.2015
- Specialty Chemicals and alkyl polymerization
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize production workflows, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures, ensuring consistent processing and quality control.
- Implemented yield improvement ideas.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Assessed monomer and catalyst suitability at startup to facilitate effective operations.
- Collaborated with team members to foster a more productive workplace environment.
Education
M.Tech - Chemical Engineering
Anna University
Chennai , India 07.2013 - 04.2015
B.TECH - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
ANNA UNIVERSITY
CHENNAISkills
- Pre commissioning leader
- Commissioning lead
- Operation Emergency Handling
- Start up and shut down
- Turnaround management
- IOS
- Mechanical walkdown
- Troubleshooting Activities
- Process Optimization
- Process Safety Management - HAZOP
- BOW TIE - XP Software
- ALARP
- PHA
- Root Cause Analysis
- Safety Critical Elements
- SIL
- SIF
- QRA
- Workplace Safety Management
- PSSR
- PGTR
- MOC Active Participant
- JSA
- ICC Developing
- MS word
- MS excel
- MS power point
- ASPEN HYSIS
- VISIO
- 3D modelling
- JSA/PTW/Confined Space
- ERP co ordinates
- OTS simulator Trainer
Passport
C7339948, IND
Skype Id
Senthil.p1991
Languages
- English
- Tamil
- Hindi
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Core Competences
- Pre commissioning
- Commissioning
- Operation Emergency Handling
- Start up and shut down
- Turnaround management
- Troubleshooting Activities
- Process Optimization
- Process Safety Management - HAZOP,BOW TIE,ALARP,PHA,RCA(PSM)
- Safety Critical Elements - SIL,SIF & QRA
- Workplace Safety Management
- PSSR,PGRT & MOC Active Participant
- PHA,JSA,ICC Developing
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Perumal.M
- Date of Birth: 02/04/91
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Accomplishments
- Best Process Commissioning Specialist reward for ARDS - Commissioning at Kuwait- KIPIC
- Appreciated for Project completion at BAPCO- TTSJV - HCU & RHCU
- Awarded for participation in DBN project - Reliance PPU Unit
- Best GMP member award for following SOPs and Zero incident rate during operation at Dow chemicals international Limited chennai.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Lead Operations Supervisor
TTSJV - BMP Project BAPCO Bahrain
10.2023 - 11.2025
Process Commissioning Specialist
KIPIC
08.2019 - 05.2023
Technical Services Manager
Reliance Industries Limited
06.2015 - 07.2019
M.Tech - Chemical Engineering
Anna University
07.2013 - 04.2015
Process Lead
Dow Chemical's International Limited
05.2012 - 05.2015
B.TECH - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
ANNA UNIVERSITY