T. Muruganandam
Mangalore
Summary
Visionary Technical Executive with 30+ years driving operational excellence and strategic growth in complex 15 MMTPA refinery environments.
Skilled Marketing head with broad experience in strategic planning and operational efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving results. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Highly adaptable to changing business needs and challenges.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief General Manager (MO)
ONGC -MRPL , A Govt of India Enterprise
01.2021 - Current
- Led Marketing operations and Supply and distribution team from 2021-25 for effectively honouring all the sales targets.
- Enlarged sales territory in 3 states and diversified mode of transport as multi model (road & rail).
- Nurtured a 550 + work force to achieve laurels in their focused area.
GM (Operation)
ONGC -MRPL , A Govt of India Enterprise
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Served as Head of PPU/CDU/HCU Blocks.
- Achieved MOU targets on Productivity with safe bench marks.
- Coordinated major Turnarounds in all the units.
- Served as Chairman - HAZOP Committee for the Organization.
DGM/CM
ONGC-MRPL, A Govt of India Enterprise.
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Directed the end-to-end commissioning and start-up of a new 3 MMTPA Crude Distillation Unit (EIL) and 3 MMTPA Delayed Coker Unit (ABB Lummus) & 1440 KTA Polypropylene unit (Novelin)
- Spearheaded pre-commissioning activities.
- Developed and executed comprehensive start-up and operational procedures & Implemented rigorous safety protocols and conducted extensive training for operational staff, resulting in zero Lost Time Injuries during the critical start-up phase.
Refinery Shift Manager
ONGC-MRPL, A Govt of India Enterprise
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Coordinated the overall dynamics of Refinery Operations and reported to Head of Technical
Middle Management (Senior Engr to Senior Manager)
ONGC-MRPL, A Govt of India Eneterprise.
10.1998 - 01.2009
- Served in CDU, VBU, Naptha and Diesel Hydrotreaters, CCR, SRU and Amine Treaters & BBU process units.
- Turn around Management, Process optimization to achieve best efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes.
Process Trainee – Asst Manager
Kothari Sugars &Chemicals Ltd (Petrochem Divison)
01.1992 - 10.1998
- Exposure in handling Mono chlorobenzene, Nitrochlorobenzene projects inclusive of reactors and distillation columns.
- Commissioning and Operating experience in Para - Nitrocholorobenzene crystallizers & flakers, Ortho- Nitrochlorobenzene Distillation columns & systems, Para –Dichlorobenzene Crystallisers and Para Nitro Aniline reactors and handling systems.
Education
PGDM - Marketing/Finance
TAPMI
M.Tech - Chemical Engineering – Plant Design
B.Tech - Chemical Engineering
Skills
- Core competence
- Analytical skills
- Trouble shooting & Decision making
- Strategic Thinking
- Leadership
- Delegation
- Coaching & Development
- Liasoning
- Communication
- Planning
- Conflict Management
Education Certifications
- Relevant Certifications (Operations, ISO, Leadership)
Technical Tools Software
- Tata Honeywell, Centus CS & SCADA/DCS interface
- MS Project
- TAS
- SAP
- ISO
Core Competencies
1. Coordinated Process Control & Optimization, Production Efficiency, Turnaround Management, Crude Flexibility
2. Led Operation teams for safe commissioning of Process units like CDU/DCU & PPU in MRPL - Phase III Project.
3. Chaired HAZOP committee from 2016-2020.
4. As a Production Manager achieved best productivity , lowest down time , Safe free zone for consecutive 21 years .
5. As a Marketing Operation Head developed multi model Logistics , Commissioned new Terminal and satellite depots, Established new Warehouses .
Timeline
Chief General Manager (MO)
ONGC -MRPL , A Govt of India Enterprise
01.2021 - Current
GM (Operation)
ONGC -MRPL , A Govt of India Enterprise
01.2016 - 01.2021
DGM/CM
ONGC-MRPL, A Govt of India Enterprise.
01.2012 - 01.2016
Refinery Shift Manager
ONGC-MRPL, A Govt of India Enterprise
01.2010 - 01.2011
Middle Management (Senior Engr to Senior Manager)
ONGC-MRPL, A Govt of India Eneterprise.
10.1998 - 01.2009
Process Trainee – Asst Manager
Kothari Sugars &Chemicals Ltd (Petrochem Divison)
01.1992 - 10.1998
M.Tech - Chemical Engineering – Plant Design
B.Tech - Chemical Engineering
PGDM - Marketing/Finance
TAPMI