VIVEK Patel
Bachelor Of Chemical Engineering
Jamnagar
Summary
Refinery Operations Professional with 9+ years of experience in high-capacity refinery operations, currently serving as Shift Superintendent – FCCU at Reliance Industries Limited, Jamnagar (world’s largest refining complex). Leading shift operations of 220 KBPSD UOP-licensed FCCU. Expertise in steady-state operations, start-up and shutdown management, emergency handling, catalyst management, process troubleshooting, turnaround execution, and refinery process safety systems (MOC, PSSR, HAZOP). Directly reporting to FCCU Plant Manager and leading multidisciplinary shift teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Superintendent – FCCU (220 KBPSD, UOP Licensed)
Reliance Industries Limited
01.2026 - Current
- Lead overall shift operations of FCCU including reactor-regenerator, catalyst system, PRT, and gas concentration unit.
- Supervise 12–15 panel and field operators ensuring safe and optimized plant performance.
- Directly report to FCCU Plant Manager and support operational decision-making during critical conditions.
- Act as Incident Commander during emergencies and major process upsets.
- Ensure strict compliance with PTW system, MOC procedures, and refinery safety standards.
- Coordinate with Maintenance, Inspection, and Technical Services during breakdowns and shutdowns.
- World’s Largest Refining Complex (>1.2 MMBBL/day)
Shift Engineer – FCCU
Reliance Industries Limited
12.2022 - 12.2025
- Managed steady-state FCCU operations through DCS and field coordination.
- Handled start-up, shutdown, and stabilization of unit during disturbances.
- Participated in major Turnaround activities including loop checks and PSSR execution.
- Conducted alarm rationalization and trip logic review of heaters and BMS.
Process Engineer
Meghmani Fine Chem Ltd
04.2020 - 12.2022
Production Coordinator
Dai-Ichi Karkaria Ltd
05.2019 - 04.2020
Apprentice Engineer
Ion Exchange India Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2017
Education
Bachelor - Chemical Engineering
Gujarat Technological University – Government Engineering College
Bharuch06-2015
Skills
FCCU Reactor–Regenerator Operations
Catalyst Circulation & Regenerator Temperature Control
Power Recovery Train (PRT)
Gas Concentration Unit (WGC, LPG Amine Treatment)
Start-up & Shutdown Management
Emergency & Incident Command
Alarm Rationalization & Trip Logic Review
SAP / CMMS Maintenance Coordination
Process Safety (MOC, PSSR, HAZOP)
PTW System Implementation
Team Leadership & Shift Supervision
Foxboro DCS (Reliance Industries – FCCU)
Yokogawa CENTUM
Honeywell Experion PKS
Interlock verification & trip logic review
Problem-solving
Operations management
Team supervision
Team leadership
Positive attitude
SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
- Plant Safety Coordinator – FCCU Complex
- PTW audits and contractor safety supervision
- Incident investigation & root cause analysis
- Participation in HAZOP, PSSR, and MOC reviews
- Fire and toxic gas safety training
Timeline
Shift Superintendent – FCCU (220 KBPSD, UOP Licensed)
Reliance Industries Limited
01.2026 - Current
Shift Engineer – FCCU
Reliance Industries Limited
12.2022 - 12.2025
Process Engineer
Meghmani Fine Chem Ltd
04.2020 - 12.2022
Production Coordinator
Dai-Ichi Karkaria Ltd
05.2019 - 04.2020
Apprentice Engineer
Ion Exchange India Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor - Chemical Engineering
Gujarat Technological University – Government Engineering College