Manan Upadhyay
Calgary
Summary
Highly accomplished Chemical Engineer with over 9 years of progressive experience in process optimization, and industrial operations. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing robust safety protocols. Currently pursuing a 4th Class Power Engineering certification to deepen expertise in plant operations, steam generation, utility systems, and equipment maintenance. Seeking to leverage a unique blend of advanced chemical engineering principles and practical power plant mechanics to contribute to sustainable operations, troubleshooting, and asset management in challenging industrial environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security Services
06.2024 - Current
- Reviewed security logs to ensure proper documentation was maintained.
- Inspected buildings for fire hazards, unsafe conditions, or unauthorized persons.
- Provided customer service assistance to staff and visitors in a professional manner.
Assistant Manager
Merchem Limited
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Led daily operations for a high-throughput chemical production facility.
- Streamlined solvent extraction and recovery processes to improve yield by 16% through data-driven & optimization adjustments.
- Implemented predictive maintenance schedule, reducing equipment downtime by 21%
- Coordinated with vendors, logistics partners and internal departments for seamless plant operations.
- Directed the activities of 300 employees and workers.
- Formulated industrial risk mitigation strategies, reducing safety violation incidents by 12%.
- Led startup and shutdown procedures, maintaining compliance with plant operations manual and technical guidelines and PSSR activities.
- Oversaw solution mixing, distillation, solvent extraction, drying, and containment processes.
Senior Process Executive
United Phosphorus Limited
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed end-to-end operations of chemical process units producing herbicides, insecticides and specialty intermediates, ensuring adherence to safety, quality and productivity benchmarks.
- Supervised batch and continuous production of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, including distillation, chlorination, and nitration processes.
- Conducted real-time monitoring of plant performance via DCS/SCADA systems and coordinated with the engineering team for equipment troubleshooting.
- Implemented 5S methodologies by reducing the first-aid cases by 12%.
- Prepared daily shift reports, mass balance sheets, material reconciliation and SAP-based production entries.
- Ensured strict compliance with EHS protocols, HAZOP assessments and internal audits, achieving zero lost-time incidents for over 8 months.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers and operators in SOPs, emergency handling and process troubleshooting techniques.
Chemical Production Executive
Nocil.Ltd
07.2015 - 08.2020
- Directed daily production activities across multiple chemical process units, including Hydrogen Reactions, distillation, filtration and crystallization.
- Managed batch and continuous production lines ensuring target yields, purity, and throughput were consistently met or exceeded.
- Implemented standard operating procedures (SOP's) and endured full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Supported plant commissioning, scale-ups, and tech transfer of new chemical processes from R&D to production.
- Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) and worked with the QA/QC team to maintain ISO 9001:2015 standards.
- Acted as incident commander during plant safety drills and led post-incident investigations and corrective action planning.
- Assisted CAPEX projects involving Reactor upgrades, process automation (PLC/DCS integration), and effluent treatment systems.
Education
Certification - Power And Process Operations
SAIT
08-2025
Certification - Product Management
SAIT
08-2024
B.Tech - Chemical Engineering
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University
06-2015
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Root cause analysis
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- HVAC systems
- Pool maintenance
- Boiler operations
- Microsoft office
- Process optimization
- Goal setting
- Product knowledge
Certification
- My credentials include a 4A ABSA certification, reflecting my commitment to safety and quality in Power Engineering
- TDG, WHMIS certifications.
Affiliations
- Balances a spirit of adventure in exploring new destinations with a deep appreciation for the natural world and a dedication to supporting local community members.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security Services
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Merchem Limited
01.2022 - 10.2023
Senior Process Executive
United Phosphorus Limited
09.2020 - 12.2021
Chemical Production Executive
Nocil.Ltd
07.2015 - 08.2020
Certification - Product Management
SAIT
B.Tech - Chemical Engineering
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University
Certification - Power And Process Operations
SAIT
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