T Praveen Raj
Salem
Summary
Results-driven professional with 12.5 years of experience in Oil and Gas Industry. Proven expertise in Supply Chain Optimization, Maximizing Product Value, Optimizing Operations and Driving cost savings. Strong background in LP Model building, Crude and Middle distillate scheduling, Inventory management, and Project execution. Proficient in industry-leading software and tools. Committed to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Consultant – Unified Supply Chain Management
AVEVA Solutions India LLP
06.2022 - Current
- Analyze and collect plan & schedule inputs, leading technical discussions with customers. - Develop multi-plant and More Complex LP economic Plan models and schedule models for refinery units. - Develop a Schedule model using Schedule Artificial Intelligence. - Provide Ideas to product teams to enhance the artificial intelligence Schedule Model. - Rapid model Conversion from PIMS to USC Model. - Prepare plan vs
- Schedule reports, schedule summary reports, and tank inventory reports. - Successfully completed model acceptance test of schedule model.
Senior Manager - Middle Distillate Scheduling
Reliance Industries Limited
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Maximize value through optimum production planning of middle distillate products. - Manage middle distillate inventory with forward planning and product availability for trading. - Identify opportunities to introduce new grades for better value. - Ensure efficient operation of diesel hydro-treaters, kero hydro-treaters, and Merox units. - Provide inputs for monthly and annual plans. - Introduced a new diesel production process with a high density of 0.865 g/cc - Given value-added measures in the refinery unit, we achieved a reduction in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) production and an increase in diesel production during the pandemic.
Senior Manager - Crude Scheduling
Reliance Industries Limited
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Handle vessel sequencing, crude allocation, blending, and tank farm inventory management. - Blend over 100 crudes from different geographies. - Introduced efficient STS procedures, saving costs. - Issue daily scheduling orders to meet crude feed quality requirements. - Managed STS between new crudes/High BS&W/High Pour point Crudes saved up to 0.75$/bbl
Manager – Projects (cathodic Protection)
Reliance Industries Limited
11.2013 - 09.2017
- Prepare bill of materials for various structures. - Review and coordinate CP design documents. - Coordinate technical issues and installation activities.
Assistant Manager – Projects (Cathodic Protection)
Corrtech International Pvt. Ltd
06.2011 - 11.2013
- Engaged in engineering design, documentation, and execution of cathodic protection (CP) projects. - Ensured compliance with safety regulations and conducted site visits for quality assurance. - Prepared project schedules, budgets, and monitored activities. - Fostered client relationships and facilitated effective communication between clients, customers, and contractors. - Managed payment invoicing terms and ensured customer compliance with quality and timelines.
Education
B.Tech in Chemical & Electrochemical Engineering -
CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute
07.
Skills
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Refinery Planning and Scheduling
- Schedule Artificial Intelligence Tool
- Project Management
- Operational Excellence
- Cost Control and Cost-saving Initiatives
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- USC AVEVA Tool for Oil and Gas Industry
- Aspen Petroleum Scheduler
- Aspen PIMS
- GeCoS (Generic Crude Oil Scheduling System)
Certification
- Supply & Trading Course, Reliance Industries, R&M Business
- Certificate Course: RBS121 Aspen Petroleum Scheduler - Building and Using Models
- Suggestion Award” When the FCC feed line was unavailable, we utilized the crude line for FCC feed’. Saved upto 0.25$/bbl.
- NACE Cathodic Protection Level 2 Certification
Languages
Tamil, English and Hindi
Hobbies and Interests
Passionate about adventure sports, music, and avidly exploring new travel experiences.
Timeline
Senior Consultant – Unified Supply Chain Management
AVEVA Solutions India LLP
06.2022 - Current
Senior Manager - Middle Distillate Scheduling
Reliance Industries Limited
10.2019 - 06.2022
Senior Manager - Crude Scheduling
Reliance Industries Limited
09.2017 - 10.2019
Manager – Projects (cathodic Protection)
Reliance Industries Limited
11.2013 - 09.2017
Assistant Manager – Projects (Cathodic Protection)
Corrtech International Pvt. Ltd
06.2011 - 11.2013
B.Tech in Chemical & Electrochemical Engineering -
CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute
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