CHEMICAL ENGINEER | REFINERY OPERATIONS | SHIFT ENGINEER
Chennai
Summary
I am a dedicated and results-oriented Chemical Engineer with over 9 years of experience in refinery and petrochemical operations. My expertise includes Plant operations, troubleshooting, and plant safety management. I seek a challenging role in a leading Refinery organization, where I can leverage my skills to enhance efficiency and contribute to organizational growth through innovation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Assistant Manager - Plant Operations
CHENNAI PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED (IOCL)
03.2018 - Current
- Lead shift operations in Lube MEK Dewaxing Unit producing Group-I Base oils, ensuring seamless plant functionality and strict adherence to SOPs, safety standards, and operational policies.
- Over 7 years of experience as both Shift Engineer & DCS Engineer across key unit operations including Chilling & Crystallization, Rotary Drum Vacuum Filtration, Distillation, Refrigeration, and Amine Gas Treatment.
- Skilled in troubleshooting, unit emergency handling, startup/shutdown activities, and optimizing refinery performance for continuous productivity.
- Prepare detailed incident/accident reports, plant logbooks, and operational summaries to maintain process transparency and efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of refinery systems.
- Coordinated with supply chain management to ensure timely delivery of materials, reducing stockouts and supporting uninterrupted production processes.
- Supported the development of process improvement strategies, contributing to the achievement of operational goals and enhancing plant performance metrics.
Shift Engineer - Vinyl Chloride Monomer Plant
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED
07.2015 - 03.2018
- Managed DCS-based process operations, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety and environmental standards.
- Utilized SAP systems and Advanced Process Control (APC) for real-time process optimization and efficiency improvement.
- Ensured production targets were achieved with consistent product quality and minimal downtime.
Summer Intern
PEPSICO HOLDINGS INDIA LTD.
05.2014 - 06.2014
- Worked on efficiency improvement projects for the Glass Reusable Bottle (GRB) line and PET Labelling section.
- Studied major utility systems such as Boilers, Refrigeration, Compressors, Cooling Towers, Water Treatment, and Effluent Treatment Plants.
- Recommended process adjustments that improved production line efficiency and reliability.
Education
B.Tech - Chemical Engineering
VNIT Nagpur
Nagpur, India
05-2015
Intermediate (XII Standard) -
Narayana Junior College
Hyderabad, India
03-2011
Class X (SSC) -
Raju High School
Rayachoty, India
05-2009
Skills
Operations management
DECLARATION
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