Experience

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  HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited

  • Bathinda,Punjab

  • Head-Instrumentation (Petrochemicals Complex)

    • Apr 2019 - Present
    • Bathinda,Punjab

    Successfully lead a team of 42 Instrumentation professionals for commissioning of a 22000 crore state- of-the-art petrochemical complex including utilities and offsites. Prior to commissioninh, the same team looked after Instrumentation Project/Engineering and Construction, Pre-commissioning Activities for the HMEL Petrochemicals Complex . Now looking after as instrumentation maintenance lead planning Complex-wide spare optimization, Recruitment Of Instrumentation Manpower, Establishment of Standard Maintenance Procedure/Check-list , Formulation Of Maintenance Plan, Maintenance Tools and Test Equipment, Maintenance Budget ,Formulating service Contract for Critical Systems Successfully completed Yokogawa Centum VP(DCS) commissioning including N-IO module being implemented for the first time in India in a large scale Petrochemicals. Earlier Participated and provided Engineering inputs in the HDM and SDM of Yokogawa DCS/ESD. HMEL Petrochemical Complex consist of following units: 1500 KTA Dual Feed Cracker Unit (CB&I Technology),500 KTA Polypropylene (LyondelBasell) ,450 KTA HDPE(Chevron Philips), LLDPE/HDPE Swing Unit (Univason), Butene-1 Unit(Axens), and Offsites and Utilities.including Instrument Air Compressor, Raw Water Treatment Plant and Cooling Tower Nitrogen, TAS and TFMS.Lead the team for a flawless commissioning of variety of Gas Chromatographs from ABB, Emerson and Yokogawa and other analyzers .

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  HCEPL

  • India

  • Head Projects/Maintenance/Commissioning

    • Aug 2017 - Feb 2019
    • India

    Working as I/C Head-Project & Maintenance Responsible for Brown-field modification projects related to Instrumentation and Automation.Maintenance of Existing SystemBid Document Preparation of Terminal Automation System of LPG

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  ADNOC Group

  • UAE

  • Engineer ( Control & Instrumentation)

    • Jan 2015 - Apr 2017
    • UAE

    Experienced in Brown-field and Green-field projects and maintenance (Instrumentation/Control) for Water Injection System,SCADA Commissioning, CO2 EOR commissioning,Flow Instruments, New Well Commissioning, PTW Compliance, PM and CSS Schedule compliance through MAXIMO,.Involved in ABB 800XA DCS system for New CO2 EOR unit. Interacted with ABB DCS team and trained in basic configuration of ABB 800XA DCS system.De-bottlenecking Chronic problems, through management of a team of Foremen, Engineers and others in onshore petroleum exploration and production. Obsolescence management through raising MOC for revised technical specification, Technical Bid Evaluation with Technical Queries and interaction with Vendors.

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  Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd

  • India
  • Plastics Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Dy. General Manager

    • Apr 2013 - Jan 2015

    Team-leader InstrumentationResponsible for Plant availability , Compliance to HSE Norms in oil-gas-petrochemical hazardous environment. Contract management of DCS vendor and Manpower supply of Technicians and Helpers.•Responsible for Turnaround Overhauling, Failure Analysis, FMEA/FTA ,Formulation of Preventive and Corrective Actions, Reliability improvement•Feasibility study, Cost estimation and Return on Investment for small improvement projects related to plant and control systems, Multiple bid analysis ,Monitoring Contractor performance during implementation and post-implementation audit and review• Review of Innovative ideas to avoid recurrent failures• Reviewing maintenance and calibration procedures for Instrumentation and Control System and recommendations for change, if required• Preparation Of R&M & Capex Budget For Plant Instrumentation & monitor maintenance cost• Spare Part Management, PR-RFQ-PO Cycle Completion, Site Physical & Functional Inspection, Inventory Optimization through SAP MM Module and Obsolescence Management

  • Chief Manager

    • Apr 2007 - Mar 2013

    • FAT/SAT of Honeywell TPS 3000(DCS) .Control loop configuration, graphics building, CL Programming, Logic Block building, VB Script For Graphics, Control scheme implementation etc. in close coordination with Detail Engineering Contractor• Post-Hazop Safety Interlock review, FBD Modification in ESD (Triconex) systemBROWN-FIELD PROJECT EXPERIENCE:Petrochemicals:Capacity Expansion Project Of Polypropylene PlantRole: Team-leader (I & C) Duration: 3 Years From conception to Commissioning including the following:• Review of Detail Engineering Package Review of Instrument Selection & Vendor Selection• Kick-off Meeting and liaise with PMC, EPC Or LSTK• Preparation Of Technical Specification, BOM & BOQ • P&ID Review, Datasheet Review, Technical Bid Review, TQ, Preparation Of TBA• Expediting and Follow-up with Vendor , LSTK and PMC• Review and Publication of Progress Report• Review of Control and Trip Philosophy• DCS I/O List Preparation, I/O Allocation, Tag Configuration, Building Logic & Graphics • DCS FAT & SAT, Hardware Maintenance, Condition Monitoring• Loop checking• ESD Interlock Review, Preparation of FBD, ESD Safety logic simulation• Control Valve Selection and Sizing Review• Hook-up Drawing Review• Review of Package Instrumentation • Review of Punch-list generated prior to hand-over by LSTK Contractor• commissioning and start-up of Polypropylene Capacity expansion project in 2009-10• Review of As-Built documentation• Contract managementISO 9000• Certified Lead Auditor of ISO9000 QMS. • Instrumentation Department coordinator for implementing ISO9000

  • Senior Manager (Instrumentation)

    • Apr 2005 - Mar 2007

    1)Erection, commissioning ,Maintenance & calibration of various field Instruments including Mass Flow, Level, Pressure, Temperature, Density, vibration, speed, sensors. and Control/On-Off valves, Pneumatic and Hydraulic circuit accessories• Planning ,scheduling & Supervising Execution Of Daily/Routine Maintenance , PM , Condition Monitoring ,Shutdown & Identification of pain area, which requires improvement modifications. Extensive use of SAP PM Module to capture maintenance history• Review of feasibility of plant modifications (Plant Change Proposals) regarding hook-up/Installations, control loop, control scheme, Safety Interlocks, Logic etc.• Extensive hands-on experience in commissioning and maintenance of ABB Gas Chromatographs

  • Manager(Instrumentation)

    • Mar 2002 - Mar 2005

    • Responsible For Emergency/Breakdown Maintenance & Plant Availability. Provides necessary support to Technicians and Junior Engineers whenever required.• Close co-ordination with our customers- Operation for daily maintenance activities and shutdown job planning .Co-ordination with Mechanical and Electrical for activities where such interface is required.• Trouble-shooting of faults and recommendation for corrective and preventive remedial measures in consultation with operation and technical services and adhering to HSE System norms• Plant Reliability improvement through analysis of recurrent failures and implementation of recommendations. Lead Role in RCA & FTA. Formulated and executed preventive and corrective actions resulting out of FMEA and RCM.

  • Sr. Engineer(Instrumentation)

    • Feb 1999 - Mar 2002

    Pre-commissioning , Commissioning of Green-Field Petrochemical Project:Naptha Cracker Unit.Role: Senior Engineer (I & C) Duration: 2 Years Erection,Commissioning and start-up including the following• Supervision of erection and installation of Instruments• Supervision of calibration .functional check ,Hydro-test• Review of Commissioning Spares and procurement action• Review of actual installation vis-à-vis P&ID and generation of punch list( if necessary)• Follow-up for completion of punch list• DCS & ESD SAT• Review of Loop-checking• Safety logic simulation and review deviations• Meeting with PMC/LSTK to resolve issues related to installation, pre-commissioning• Pre-commissioning and Commissioning of Cracker in 2000-01• Reviewing As-Built documentation handed-over by LSTKHands-on Commissioning of Gas Chromatographs and other analyzers over the entire petrochemical complex.Commissioning of Gas Chromatograph and Primary/Secondary Sample Handling System. Method Table Modification, Troubleshooting & Maintenance of on line Gas Chromatograph (ABB Vista2000), and Other analyzers like Oxygen, Moisture, Rheometer, NaOH, pH,Conductivity, Fuel Calorific Value etc. Calibration/Trouble-shooting & Commissioning Of Field Instruments including Smart Transmitters, Control Valves, Mass Flow Meters, etc.Responsible For ESD Triconex system Maintenance including ESD Interlock Modification Supervision of Central Instrument Workshop and Engineering.Laboratory Analyzer Contract mobilization.

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  GAIL (India) Limited

  • Dy. Manager

    • Mar 1998 - Feb 1999

    I&C Commissioning and Maintenance of Gas Processing Unit (C2/C3 Extraction from NG) including Residual Gas Compressor (Steam Turbine Driven), Lean Gas Compressor ( Gas Turbine Driven), Gas Sweetening Unit, Amine Extraction Unit and HRSG

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  Reliance Industries Limited

  • Sr. Engineer

    • Jul 1992 - Mar 1998

    I&C Maintenance and Modifications in LLDPE (Polymer) Plant including Honeywell DCSI&C Maintenance in 65 MW Captive Power Plant consisting of Mark-4 Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, HRSG , PRDS