SHIVA SINGH
Lucknow
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with six years of hands-on experience in refinery operations, adept at optimizing processes and ensuring regulatory compliance within the energy sector. Seeking to leverage comprehensive industry knowledge and operational expertise to transition into consulting roles, providing opportunities to collaborate with clients to identify opportunities for operational improvement, drive strategic initiatives, and deliver innovative solutions. Eager to apply expertise of of problem-solving, data analysis, and project management to help organisations achieve their goals and navigate the complexities of the energy landscape.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Manager -Refinery Operations (Oil and Gas)
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
3 2021 - Current
- Developed machine learning model that could predict methane ingress into PSA beds, thereby prior adjustments were done to reduce methane slip which improved catalyst life by 1.6 years
- Designed Unit performance dashboard for easy monitoring
- Spearheaded commissioning of Asia's second-largest hydrogen plant, M/S TECHNIP, boasting capacity of 22.6 KTPA hydrogen generation, ensuring seamless integration and operational readiness
- Coordinated and led 5-year cyclic Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) study of critical units including Sulphur recovery, Amine recovery, and fuel gas amine treating unit, optimizing safety protocols and operational efficiency
- Designed and implemented user-friendly single-page monitoring system for entire hydrogen plant, utilizing intuitive graphics to display vital parameters
- This innovation significantly reduced operator workload and garnered recognition from plant operators and management, earning appreciation letter
- Developed comprehensive Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) adhering to stringent Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) standards, ensuring compliance and fostering culture of safety across plant operations
- Demonstrated adept problem-solving skills in effectively managing operation issues, malfunctions, and faults, swiftly resolving challenges to maintain uninterrupted plant functionality and production targets.
Refinery Operations Engineer
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Received fast track Promotion for synchronising production and quality standards in 3 years(vs standard 4 years)
- Orchestrated turnaround and inspection activities of 300 MMTPA amine recovery unit and 20 tons/day capacity fuel gas treating unit, ensuring compliance with safety standards and optimizing plant performance
- Developed user-friendly interface for DCS graphics in collaboration with YOKOGAWA software, enhancing operational efficiency and facilitating easier monitoring of critical parameters
- Successfully troubleshooted exchanger tube leak, swiftly identifying and resolving issue to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operation
- Coordinated Indian Boiler Regulatory Board's inspection cum audit for six boilers, demonstrating adherence to regulatory requirements and maintaining compliance
- Proficiently operated plant from DCS panel, taking proactive role in troubleshooting upsets and ensuring efficient sulphur recovery.
Education
B.Tech - Chemical Engineering
National Institute Of Technology,Agartala
Agartala 07.2012 - 08.2016
M.Tech - Chemical Engineering
Indian Institute Of Technology,Bombay
Bombay 05.2017 - 12.2017
12th - Physics Chemistry Maths Computer Science
Rani Laxmi Bai Mem.Sen.Sec.School
Lucknow 04.2011 - 03.2012
10th - Basic sciences,Mathematics
Rani Laxmi Bai Mem. Sen. Sec. School
Lucknow 04.2009 - 03.2010
PGDM - Business Analytics/Dashboards/Data Handling
Indian Institute of Management,Indore
Indore 04.2023 - 01.2024
Skills
Strategic planning
Supply chain coordination
Operations management
Aspen data handling and analysis
Risk Management
Troubleshooting issues
Advanced Excel
TABLEAU
SQL
Python
Kaggle
MS POWERPOINT
C
Process Improvement
Affiliations
- Head member for chemical engineering Exhibition
- Committee member of Department's magazine-CHEMSPARK
Summer Internships And Trainings
- Summer trainee, BHABHA ATOMIC RESEARCH CENTRE, Mumbai, 05/2015, 07/2015, Carried out mass transfer studies on separation of gadolinium to be used in nuclear rods using resin and analysed at which pH absorption the separation is maximum
- Winter trainee, RALSON INDIA Ltd, Ludhiana, 12/2014, 01/2015, Developed a new side wall colour with good ageing and resistant properties taking in mind the cost effectiveness.
- Summer Research Intern, IIT BHU, Varanasi, 05/2014, 07/2014, CO2 utilisation to value added products, by developing magnesium aluminate spinel catalyst using wet impregnation and co-precipitation method an did dry reforming of LPG
Timeline
PGDM - Business Analytics/Dashboards/Data Handling
Indian Institute of Management,Indore
04.2023 - 01.2024
Refinery Operations Engineer
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
01.2018 - 01.2021
M.Tech - Chemical Engineering
Indian Institute Of Technology,Bombay
05.2017 - 12.2017
B.Tech - Chemical Engineering
National Institute Of Technology,Agartala
07.2012 - 08.2016
12th - Physics Chemistry Maths Computer Science
Rani Laxmi Bai Mem.Sen.Sec.School
04.2011 - 03.2012
10th - Basic sciences,Mathematics
Rani Laxmi Bai Mem. Sen. Sec. School
04.2009 - 03.2010
Assistant Manager -Refinery Operations (Oil and Gas)
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
3 2021 - Current