Meticulous process operations professional with +27 years of experience in production management of large fertilizer industries. Operates in safe, efficient and environment friendly manners. Works under pressure and demanding situations. Applies sharp observation and analytical approach to foresee process upsets and equipment failure. Operates with a strong sense of cost effectiveness and thrives in a fast-paced setting. Quick learner of new processes and technologies. Highly adaptive to new work culture and environment. Quick in response. Loves trouble shooting and problem solving.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Superintendent
SAIPEM S.p.A.
10.2023 - Current
Acting Start up Manager.
Prepares the Pre commissioning and Commissioning Procedures
Team leader for all Production Activities
Prepares the commissioning progress reports to the project management and to the commissioning department.
Reviews contractual documentation.
Reviews engineering documents to ensure that the commissioning & startup requirements are accounted for in the design.
Prepares and keeps up to date the pre-commissioning and commissioning execution plans (including the schedule and the mobilization of personnel and equipment).
Supervises the preparation of the pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures.
Supervises the preparation of the performance test procedures and of the operating manuals with the process team.
Manages the execution of pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up.
Coordinates assistance of the Vendor representatives, Supervises, if required, the performance tests.
Assists the commissioning superintendent in contacts with Client representatives for the handover of the plant.
Ensures the preparation of final reports and certificates.
Involved in PSSR
Present Project: Pro Agroindústria, Coatzacoalcos, Mexico
Commissioning Supervisor
SAIPEM S.p.A.
08.2020 - 10.2023
Prepares the commissioning progress reports to the project management and to the commissioning department.
Reviews contractual documentation.
Reviews engineering documents to ensure that the commissioning & startup requirements are accounted for in the design.
Prepares and keeps up to date the pre-commissioning and commissioning execution plans (including the schedule and the mobilization of personnel and equipment).
Supervises the preparation of the pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures.
Supervises the preparation of the performance test procedures and of the operating manuals with the process team.
Manages the execution of pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up.
Coordinates assistance of the Vendor representatives, Supervises, if required, the performance tests.
Assists the commissioning superintendent in contacts with Client representatives for the handover of the plant.
Ensures the preparation of final reports and certificates.
Project: Dangote fertilizer company, Nigeria
Control Room Operator–1
QATAR FERTILISERS COMPANY
12.2011 - 08.2020
Responsible for process operations of Urea, Granulation, Bulk Storage, and Urea formaldehyde plant
Start-up, Shut-down, Emergency handlings from DCS and Field.
Follow up of the routine checklists for the safety equipment’s in the plant namely fire extinguishers, safety showers, gas tight suits, fire suits, self-contained breathing apparatus, fire hydrant points, manual call points and ensure proper house-keeping
Responsible for inspecting, testing & operating the systems and applying commissioning & vendor procedures.
Acted as the witness and pre-commissioning of systems in collaboration with construction and subcontractor personnel.
Administered the sub-contractor’s implementation of pipe cleanliness controls, flushing, and blowing and reinstatement activities.
Ascertained completion of all pre-commissioning activities as per necessary quality in compliance to system of pre-commissioning work plans.
Maintained record sheets for equipment tests, blind isolations, temporary closures, internal inspection, safety checks and media loading.
Evaluated the systems for operability and operational safety with necessary proposes punch queries for supervisory review
Performed commissioning static & dynamic tests and signing-off the checklists and method statement records to confirm the activities within satisfaction.
Well versed with commissioning steps of plant including follow up & requirement of documentations.
Follow up & implementation of the plant construction contractual requirements, able to handle / deal with contractors.
Monitored the preparation of Commissioning and Start-up Procedure.
Performed the role of shift supervisor absence of shift supervisor
Urea 3800 MTPD
Technology: SNAM Process (SAIPEM) Italy: Granulation Technology UFT (Germany)
Control Room Operator–2
QATAR FERTILISERS COMPANY
09.2006 - 12.2011
Operate the DCS (Distributed Control System) for plants startup and shutdown operations in order to meet Company’s objectives and production targets.
Report to Shift Supervisors in case of parameter abnormalities and process deviations immediately.
Makes plant process adjustments when necessary and reports any serious faults to the Supervisor with appropriate remedial actions, implements immediately the approved actions, procedures and standard emergency responses
Takes immediate corrective actions to limit risk to personnel, plant equipment and production during emergency situations.
Monitor & Control the usage of raw materials, chemicals and other plant utilities effectively to an optimum level in safe manner.
Prepare operational reports and send for review to Production Supervisor.
Assist in studying the problem and issues arising in the operation and process to identify suitable remedial measures.
Identify and investigate the faults and inform the concerned departments, for remedial action.
Urea 2000 MTPD
Technology: Stami Carbon Uhde Krupp (Germany)
Senior Operator
CHAMBAL FERTILISERS COMPANY
12.2002 - 09.2006
Excellent experience in operation of 2
1310 MTPD Urea Plant supplied by SNAMPROGETTI, ITALY
Outstanding command on following equipment’s and systems
CO2 centrifugal Compressor & Steam Turbine.
High speed centrifugal Steam Turbine Driven carbamate pump/ Ammonia Pump.
Company Overview: DCM Shriram Ltd. Is a leading Indian business conglomerate with diversified business interests in India. The fertilizer unit in Kota (Rajasthan) has a production capacity of 1400 MTPD Prilled urea and 600 MTPD anhydrous ammonia.
Experience in Natural gas and Naphtha processing plant. Well experienced in the commission & operation of Gas sweetening plant, Gas dehydration unit, Dew point depression unit, condensate Fractionation unit, Sulphur Recovery unit, Oil and Gas separation, Gas turbines, Distillation column, Acid gas separation, Natural gas and synthesis gas compressors, Refrigeration system, Cryogenic process, Steam turbines, HP steam boilers, water treatment plants, LPG, Naphtha, Fuel oil, and pumping station etc.
Responsible for leading a team of operators and technicians of Ammonia plants for ensuring smooth functioning of the production units.
Coordination with maintenance departments for routine maintenance jobs, issue of work orders, preparation of site and issue of work permit for maintenance activities.
Ensure that safe operating practices and procedures are always adhered to.
Monitor process parameters for efficient and optimum operation of the plant.
Ensure that all samples and tests are conducted in accordance with the schedule. Review of all lab analysis and take preventative/corrective action to maintain product quality and environment norms.
Train new operators to take charge in the sections. Assessment of their training needs and performance review.
Carry out safety surveys in the plant and identify unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and near misses and report to the line management.
Achievements
Suggested Anti-skid design in valve keys. Modified design reduced slipping incidents and injuries to operators. Rewarded by SFC for this suggestion.
Participated in Safety poster making, and slogan writing competition by Safety Department and won prizes in both categories.
Completed On-the-job training as Foreman in Ammonia plant and took charge as Field Foreman / Control Room Operator.
Haldor topsoe, Denmark
Education
Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Board of Technical Education
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
01.1996
Skills
JD Edwards for work order management
Honeywell PHD data collection and analysis
IBM Lotus Notes
PeopleSoft, Production information management system (PIMS)and Laboratory information and management system (LIMS)