Managing the process safety program for the hydrotreating complex. This includes assuring unit MOCs are in compliance with the refinery policies, perform LOPC classifications and evaluate LOPA recommendations.Software used: PHA-Pro, VisiumKMS

Participated in the 2023 DHT (Distillate Hydrotreater) turnaround as a turnaround mechanical engineer. Responded to RFIs from multi-craft contractors. Participated in the 2024 Coker turnaround as a turnaround mechanical engineer. Responsibilities included creating emergency scope change requests (eSCR), recommending repair procedures, providing technical recommendations during scope development, participation at ORR and MOC walk downs. Software used: AutoCAD, Bluebeam revu

Developed code compliant repair plans for piping and pressure vessels used in air, water treatment and steam production systems.Involved in troubleshooting and recommissioning electro-hydraulic equipment.Software used: AutoCAD, Mathcad, SAP, Plant manager, CAESAR II, Bluebeam revuEquipment exposure: Piping, Tubing (Swagelock), Process valves (relief valves, block valves and check valves), Centrifugal pumps, Heat exchangers, Steam turbines, Water-tube boilers.Standards familiarity: ASME Section I, ASME Section B31.1, ASME Section B31.3, ASME Section VIII, ASME Section IX, ASME B16.5, ASME B16.9, NBIC Part 2, NBIC Part 3, API 510, API 570, API 571, API 579-1/ASME FFS-1

Managed and improved hydraulic fittings portfolio through quality management and new product development. Key accomplishments:• Developed a first piece release test program based on SAE, ISO and DIN standards for fittings.• Reverse engineered a steam hose fitting product line.Software used: AutoCAD, MS Excel, MS Access, SalesforceEquipment exposure: Hoses, crimped hose fittings, hose crimpers, hose saw, thread gauges.Standards familiarity: SAE, ISO and DIN fittings standards.

Designed and developed hydraulic hose assembly solutions to meet customer expectations while achieving significant cost savings and product performance improvements. Key accomplishments:• Received ABS/USCG certification for 100R1, 100R4 (with a flame protection cover), 100R16, 100R17 and 100R19 hose assemblies.•Managed and developed the competitive test hose program and defined critical to customer test parameters.• Redesigned the 3/4" 100R16 and 100R17 hose for a potential annual cost savings of over $40,000 and improved hose flexibility by 45%.• Managed biodegradable compatibility certification study for braided and spiral hoses.Software used: MS Excel, MS Access, SAP, IBM Notes, WinSPC, AutoCAD, SolidWorks. Equipment exposure: Hoses, crimped hose fittings, hose crimpers, hose impulse machines, hose burst tanks, hose saw, hose bend radius testers.Project management tools: Design DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Reports), Gnatt charts.Standards familiarity: SAE J516, SAE J517 and ISO 18752.

Managed and directed mechanics in achieving timely maintenance solutions.Key accomplishments:• Trained and supervised mechanics during the second shift of production • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and structural maintenance issues in the plant• Scheduled and prioritized planned and unplanned maintenance workEquipment exposure: Electric motors.

Provided product technical support to OEM accounts such as Doosan Bobcat and distributor accounts in the eastern sales territory. Key accomplishments:• Developed commercial proposals for customers involving pricing, features and lead-time.• Evaluated customer warranty requests and managed customer request workflows. • Created product configurators for cast iron gear pumps and motors• Created technical literature for marketing purposesEquipment exposure: Gear pumps, gear motors, cartridge valves, relief valves.Software used: MS Excel, MS Access, Salesforce, SAP

Studied commercializing prospects of biocompatible graphene.Key accomplishments:• Developed a value proposition, performed a market study, created key partnerships and a cost structure for a novel product

Developed a scalable process to exfoliate biocompatible graphene. Key accomplishments:• Studied factors effecting cavitation in a venturi tube using an ANSYS simulation model.• Developed a method to synthesize biocompatible graphene using hydrodynamic cavitation.• Produced few layered biocompatible graphene.Software used: SolidWorks, ANSYS, Origin, EndNote

Developed a ray casting algorithm for surface models. Key accomplishments:• Developed a ray casting algorithm for Bezier curves and Bezier patches• Recommended a ray casting algorithm for NURBS (Non uniform rational basis spline) surfacesSoftware used: MATLAB

Improved performance of rack and pinion steering systems. Key accomplishments:• Studied the correlation between back-drive and turning torque quality checks for steering racks• Created macros for efficient data analysis for the engineering group • Studied rattle of steering racks by varying o-rings, retainers and Eccentric rack bearings Software used: MS Excel, SolidWorks

Improved vaccine production processes. Key accomplishments• Earned six sigma green belt certification• Assisted with small scale process improvement studies for bioreactors • Assisted in developing standard work instructions for varying processesSoftware used: MS Excel

Facilitated in immersing high school students of the upward bound program at ISU in learning fundamentals of Sinhalese language and Sri Lankan culture.

The position was part of an NSF (National Science Foundation) funded REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) program. The focus of the position was to understand and improve the development process of nanoscale energetic materials. Key accomplishments: • Designed a Temperature jump deck for rapid thermal expansion of the filament.• Designed an Electro-Static Discharge tester (ESD tester)Software used: SolidWorks, MS PowerPoint

Instructed a general chemistry laboratory and a recitation class consisting of 20 freshman undergraduate students.

The role comprised of understanding various manufacturing processes and translating that knowledge to engineering designs to steer plant wide cost savings projects. Key accomplishments: • Design resource-person for the Roll former cell setup RCI team.• Design resource-person for the Altec enterprise-wide cost reduction RCI team. Software used: SolidWorks, AutoCAD