Premkumar Ravishankar
Houston,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Industrial Engineer skilled in process improvements, equipment design and waste reduction. Strategic planner and analytical problem solver. History of improving production and maximizing efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teaching and Research Assistant
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
04.2020 - Current
- Conducted research on critical transportation infrastructures, such as railroads and oil/gas pipelines, to identify causes of accidents and develop resiliency models using computer vision methods.
- Utilized ArcMap and Ansys Mechanical software to analyze data and develop models.
- Delivered presentations on industry standards and practices related to pipeline inspection and presented research projects and findings at IISE conferences in 2021 and 2022, as well as TX STEM conferences in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
- Received Best Talk award at TX STEM conference in 2022 at doctoral level.
- Collaborated with peers to improve inspection methods, resulting in 3 conference proceedings and one publication.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through group projects.
Process Engineer Intern
Novetus Engineering LLC
Houston, Tex
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted overpressure scenario relief rate requirements and evaluated relief system capacities according to regulatory bodies, including API-520 and API-521.
- Prepared data discrepancy report between MII and RMP.
Control System Engineer
Total Plant Management Group
Houston, TX
12.2017 - 07.2019
- Assisted in loop checking of instruments, switches, and solenoid valves from field to junction box to marshaling system to cabinet systems.
- Prepared cost estimation for MOCs and developing HMI graphics.
- Developed PFD's, shapes, and scripts in HMI for process, C&E, and FGS layouts.
- Conducted over 20 HMI Pre-FAT and FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests) with end-users/clients, ensuring proper operation and user satisfaction.
- Provided support in FAT support, debugging, and implementation of MOCs from customers after FAT in HMI screens.
- Created associate display check for HMI using VBA code, resulting in 60% reduction in associate display checking time and increased accuracy.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Utilized critical thinking and strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations, resulting in improved project outcomes and customer satisfaction.
Process Engineer
Mihir Consulting LLC
Houston, TX
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Prepared alarm rationalization spreadsheet from Smart Plant Interface (SPI) database.
- Facilitated and scribed in alarm rationalization in alarm management process for Liquefaction and Pre-Treatment facility for Freeport LNG project to prioritize alarm, operator's action, and its consequences and record them in Master Alarm Database spreadsheet.
- Reviewed and marked up over 100 PFD and P&IDs for all desired process pipelines, equipment, valves, controllers, and Distributed Control System (DCS) points for the simulation model and alarm rationalization process.
- Developed VBA codes to automate manual data entry processes, improving efficiency and accuracy of data entry.
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
Production Engineer
Maas Biotech
Chennai, TN
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Steering process development experiments in lab and supporting scale-up processes.
- Assisting in inventory control and entering results into data system.
- Assisting engineering and other personnel in solving operating problems, applying statistical techniques to improve production and reduce costs.
- Trained staff of 10 direct labor employees to perform equipment operations.
- Ensuring that all health and safety guidelines were followed.
- Organizing priorities for equipment repairs.
- Preparing and maintaining production reports and personnel records.
- Investigated and proposed corrective actions for quality issues.
Education
Doctor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX 2020.01 - 2023.05
Master of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.2016
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Amrita University
India07.2014
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Data Collection
- Lean Principles
- Waste Reduction
- Process Inspections
- Process Validation
- Process Improvement
Timeline
Teaching and Research Assistant
Lamar University
04.2020 - Current
Doctor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Lamar University
2020.01 - 2023.05
Process Engineer Intern
Novetus Engineering LLC
10.2019 - 01.2020
Control System Engineer
Total Plant Management Group
12.2017 - 07.2019
Process Engineer
Mihir Consulting LLC
05.2017 - 12.2017
Production Engineer
Maas Biotech
06.2014 - 12.2014
Master of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Lamar University
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Amrita University
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