Shubham Ghosh
Sr Tech Specialist - Shell
Chennai
Summary
Experienced energy sector professional with 13 Years expertise in Maintenance, Turnaround execution, Asset Integrity Inspection, Technology Implementation and Project Management. Skilled in Green/ Brown field Major Projects, Commissioning, and proactive risk management. Proficient in critical decision-making, coaching, and mentoring. Successful at process optimzation, effectiveness improvement and managing systems implementation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Technology Deployment Manager - AIR3D
Shell
11.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded global implementation of Autonomous Inspection Program (AI & Machine Vision enabled) under MAC Leaks and Corrosion digital portfolio.
- Orchestrated technology deployment across the globe and various lines of business, resulting in a 30% reduction in inspection costs, a 80% decrease in HSSE exposure, and a 20% increase in efficiency and reliability. Won TAO VP & CIO SVP awards.
- Implemented change management mechanisms and sustenance model for scalability, leading to accelerated replications across numerous sites.
- Conducted comprehensive techno-commercial reviews for Asset Scanning quotes (Photogrammetry, Laser scan), effectively managing global vendors.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including Asset Inspection Lead, PEI Manager, IM Lead, Digital Transformation Manager, and Business IDT to establish robust governance, risk mitigation plans, and clear ToR for seamless deployment.
- Cultivated lasting partnerships with stakeholders, deeply understanding their motivations, addressing critical issues, and consistently delivering on commitments.
Team Lead - Maintenance & Turnaround
Shell
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Led BSP Maintenance & Turnaround Planning, resulting CM backlog reduction 70%.
- Reduced yearly OPEX through PM Optimization 0.5 M$, deactivating redundant plans.
- Drove initiatives to achieve Wrench Time estimation accuracy of over 95%, enhancing high-quality project delivery processes.
- Provided training to 23 SBO Nigeria professionals in Maintenance Planning & Asset Management System PME, winning TAO VP award in Powering Lives category.
- Optimized turnaround PM scope for Atlantic LNG, leading to 1 M$ cost savings.
DY. MANAGER - Steam Turbine Mechanical Maintenance
ESSAR POWER GUJARAT LTD.
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Collaborated across disciplines to optimize production outage for maintenance activities, ensuring minimal disruption and efficient job completion
- Facilitated Urgent/Critical Notifications, ensuring proper PTW, JHA, STA, control measures, and toolbox talks to mitigate risks
- Spare management, inventory control to ensure seamless maintenance operations
- Performed routine maintenance, overhauling of various types of Pumps such as Generator Seal oil, H2 Cooling, Turbine DEH Oil, Lube oil to ensure optimal performance and longevity
- Conducted surveillance and monitored equipment condition and vibration
- Inspected and maintained static equipment - pressure vessels, HEx like Deaerators, and HP/LP feed water heaters to ensure operational efficiency and safety
- Handled emergencies and effectively troubleshooted issues including TD-BFP main and Booster Pump tripping, and hydrogen leakage from Generator H2 Dryers
- Successfully executed improvement projects in the Cooling Water System to enhance overall efficiency, participated in turbine preservation to maintain equipment performance during prolonged shutdown
- Generated and analyzed MIS reports, providing valuable insights to support decision-making
- Contractor management for regular maintenance and annual shutdown, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards
- Conducted tests including DPT, PMI, MPT, and Ultrasonic Thickness measurement to assess equipment integrity and performance
- Turnaround execution at Nayara Energy Ltd
- (formerly Essar Oil), overseeing Fired heaters FD Fans overhauling and performing external repairs of Coke Drum bulging and Top/Bottom Un-heading Device maintenance in Delayed Coker Unit.
MANAGER - Mechanical
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD.
02.2014 - 03.2017
- Unit lead for execution of Boiler and HRSG installation, commissioning
- Engineering closeout with Thermax & Bechtel for As Built Isometrics, GA & P&ID verification, and revisions
- On-site fabrication, installation, mechanical completion of Steam Drum internals and Pressure Parts assembly (WW, SH, Economizer), IBR, and Non-IBR Piping
- Installed Dosing skid, SWAS Panel, BD tank, Recuperative Air-Preheater, SCAPH, Horizontal Burners, precise adjustment of Nozzle tip, Fuel Spuds, Swirler
- Rotating Equipment Installations, FD Fans, Scanner Fans, BFW Pump and prepared Journal bearing clearance for FD Fan on-site
- Troubleshot over-pressure tripping issue of HHP Boiler feedwater pump during full load trial, resolved with OEM support
- Hydro Test on Integral & Non-Integral IBR piping & Pneumatic tests on Non-IBR piping
- Completed Pre-comm
- Checks on Pressure Parts, Flue & Air duct, FD & SC Fans, Piping & safety valve
- Inspections on steam drum internals, Burners, and final furnace box-up
- Air Pre-Heater & Furnace Leak Test, Trail runs of HP dosing skid, FD Fan & Scanner fan
- PSSR Audit & dossier submission for a smooth Commissioning and unit start-up
- Flushing, Cardboard blasting, RDO, ABO, Steam blowing & PSV pop-up test.
OFFICER MECHANICAL
INDIA POWER CORPORATION LTD.
07.2011 - 02.2014
- Project planning of Erection & commissioning, coordinating with BHEL
- Ensured safety and execution quality of critical erection activities including drum lifting and pressure parts installation as per FQP and SOP
- Oversaw Hydro tests of Pressure parts, critical piping installation, Flushing, and final box up.
Education
POSTGRADUATE - Product Management & Analytics -
Great Lakes Institute of Management
09.2022 - 05.2023
B. TECH - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - undefined
NATIONAL POWER TRAINING INSTITUTE (ER)
08.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
Leadership
Digital Transformation, Integration
Change Management
Maintenance Turnaround
CMMS (SAP / Maximo)
Asset Integrity Inspection
Project Management
Process Improvement
Stakeholder Management
Project & Vendor Management
Negotiation
Problem-solving abilities
Certification
Certified API 570 Piping Inspector
Timeline
POSTGRADUATE - Product Management & Analytics -
Great Lakes Institute of Management
09.2022 - 05.2023
Technology Deployment Manager - AIR3D
Shell
11.2021 - Current
Team Lead - Maintenance & Turnaround
Shell
05.2019 - 10.2021
DY. MANAGER - Steam Turbine Mechanical Maintenance
ESSAR POWER GUJARAT LTD.
03.2017 - 04.2019
MANAGER - Mechanical
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD.
02.2014 - 03.2017
OFFICER MECHANICAL
INDIA POWER CORPORATION LTD.
07.2011 - 02.2014
B. TECH - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - undefined
NATIONAL POWER TRAINING INSTITUTE (ER)
08.2007 - 05.2011
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