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United States

Edmonton, Canada Area

Edmonton, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

Vadodara Area, India

• Responsible for scaling up of acid chlorides commercial plant• Completed detail engineering design of process plant, equipment selection, and operation procedure • Erection and commissioning of pivaloyl chloride plant (capacity 150 MT/month, cost 5 Million US$)• Provided technical input for maintenance and efficiency of critical process equipment • Prepared PFD and P&ID for acid chlorides• Monitored projects execution activities by coordinating with various external and internal agencies such as services engineers, contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies• Establish operating procedures and control strategies to ensure consistency and adherence to standards for raw materials, products and waste products for acid chloride plant• Process optimization and time study of all processing equipment and increased the production capacity through proper utilization of equipment• Provided technical support to operations and maintenance by trouble shooting and Follow-Up• Design of sulfur dioxide gas scrubbing system• Technical discussion with vendors and finalized work order

Vadodara Area, India

• Prepared monthly report and daily follow-up on the key performance indicators of the plant: utilities consumption versus production• Identified faults in day-to-day operation of process plants and take corrective action• Experienced in process optimization and time study of all processing equipment and increasedthe production capacity through proper utilization of equipment• Provided technical support to operations and maintenance by trouble shooting and follow up• Interfaced with manufacturing team for improvement in operation and productivity of products, provide training related to process, health and safety, and ISO-9002• Coordinate equipment inspection, condition monitoring, and prevent loss of containment

Vadodara Area, India

• Prepared detail engineering design of chemical process plant• Responsible for scaling up commercial plant of phthalic anhydride• Prepared mass and energy balance of chemical process• Prepared plant layout and sizing of various process equipment and reviewed engineering drawings• Experienced in HAZOP study and analysis, pre-commissioning and commissioning operating manual• Process mapping and analysis for viewing engineering aspects, utilities requirements, efficiency and yield of processes at different stages• Develop new process concepts for production optimization and develop guidelines for the sequencing of manufacturing activities in the plant• Oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques• Monitoring facilities & processes for adherence to safety guidelines,• Conduct inspections and make recommendations for corrective measures • Review of emergency plans• Prepared technical details for expansion of chemical process plant