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Siva Butchiraju Thota

Manager Technical Services Ethylene Cracker Unit

Summary

Proven Engineer in ethylene cracker unit operations with a history at Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymers Limited, showcasing expertise in energy optimization and process improvement. Skilled in activity monitoring and problem-solving, I have driven significant enhancements in plant performance and efficiency, demonstrating a decisive and results-focused approach.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Services Manager Ethylene Cracker Unit

Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymers Limited
01.2024 - Current

1) Identify opportunities for profit improvement & product quality enhancement
2) Process engineering / design calculations for the improvement schemes
3) Energy Management: Benchmarking of Energy requirement, GHG Emissions/Carbon Footprint Reduction & Energy study/audits/optimization
4) Monitoring, review and analysis of Plant performance, Machine (Furnaces, Heaters, Compressors and Turbines) Efficiency and Hydrocarbon loss / Flare loss
5) Monitoring, analysis and optimization of specific consumption/generation of Energy, Fuel, Power, Steam, chemical, catalyst & Utilities
6) Preparation of reports on the Plant performance, Energy performance, Production, raw material chemicals & utilities consumption & reporting to higher authorities in timely manner
7) Identify and analyze Plant Performance deviations / incidents. Troubleshoot of all process parameters & equipment condition for smooth operation of the plant. Perform root cause analysis.
8) Participating in improvement activities & providing the input/feedback to the superiors for the continual Improvement in the Plant performance
9) Participate in HAZOP, turnaround activities, test runs & plant trials. Participate in plant performance audits as per set guidelines
10) Understand, evaluate & review the basic engineering design documents like PFD, P&ID, ISOs, Datasheets, GA Drawings, Control Narrative, Cause & Effect diagram, Line designation table (LDT)
11) Preparation & Validation of Management of Change to ensure specified standards & codes are followed
12) Mass balance, Energy balance, cost Saving & Payback calculation

Manager-Ethylene Cracker Unit Operations

Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymers Limited
08.2020 - 12.2023

Operations- Ethylene Cracker Unit and participated in major turn around of Cracker Unit. Actively participated in the decommissioning of Quench tower and Gasoline fractionator tower. Team member of Expansion project( HPG-2) participated in PFD review, P&ID review and HAZOP. Certified Energy Auditor participated in Energy Audits of PAT cycle of Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).

Deputy Manager Ethylene Cracker Unit Operations

Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymers Limited
08.2015 - 08.2020

Operations-Ethylene Cracker unit participated in the startups shutdowns and emergency action plans of Cracker unit. Participated in pre commissioning activities like Tower inspections, catalyst loading, Turbine lube oil flushing, Solo run, Coupled run, Seal line flushing of tertiary refrigeration compressor. Cold section dry out etc. Successfully faced the failure of cold box failure. actively participated in stabilization process of cold section of cracker unit.

Assistant Manager of Operations Urea Plant

Nagarjuna Fertilizers And Chemicals
06.2013 - 12.2015

1) Operations Urea Plant. Actively participated in startup, shutdown and emergency actions planing of Urea Plant.

2) Actively participated in the Annual Turn around of the plant

3) Handled operations of Steam driven C02 compressor, Urea reactor and downstream operations at DCS and Field.


Engineer Operations Naphtha Cracker Unit

Haldia Petrochemicals Limited
01.2015 - 08.2015

Operations Naphtha Cracker Unit. Actively participated in startup, shutdown and emergency actions planing of Compressor Section of Naphtha Cracker Unit.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Petrochemical Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Kakinada, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Activity monitoring

Timeline

Technical Services Manager Ethylene Cracker Unit

Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymers Limited
01.2024 - Current

Manager-Ethylene Cracker Unit Operations

Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymers Limited
08.2020 - 12.2023

Deputy Manager Ethylene Cracker Unit Operations

Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymers Limited
08.2015 - 08.2020

Engineer Operations Naphtha Cracker Unit

Haldia Petrochemicals Limited
01.2015 - 08.2015

Assistant Manager of Operations Urea Plant

Nagarjuna Fertilizers And Chemicals
06.2013 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Technology - Petrochemical Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
04.2001 -
Siva Butchiraju ThotaManager Technical Services Ethylene Cracker Unit