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Jamnagar, Gj, In

Jamnagar, Gujarat, India

Major plants: DIOS, Alkylation, SAR, Butamer, PRU • Improved alkylation throughput by 5% and reduced OPEX costs by 7% through MOC implementation, bottleneck resolution, and operational norm optimization. • Led capacity optimization, enhanced system performance using simulation tools (Aspen Plus, HYSYS) to optimize equipment and process efficiency. • Boosted feed quality, yield, and product consistency by refining operating windows and improving process controls. • Ensured product quality, sustainability, and compliance with customer specifications and safety standards across operations. • Conducted cross-unit process impact analysis to optimize yield and economics, while updating SOC/IOW and utilizing digital tools to ensure safety and performance. • Streamlined SOPs to enhance efficiency, HSE compliance, and emergency response protocols. • Optimized catalyst selection and performance through lifecycle reviews, improving process efficiency and reducing costs. • Managed process control systems (DCS, APC, MIIS) to improve operational stability, reduce downtime, and increase efficiency. • Led root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions to enhance plant reliability and reduce incidents. • Spearheaded successful turnaround planning and execution, ensuring timely delivery of materials and maintaining technical integrity throughout

Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Major Projects:Nitration, Chlorination, Hydrogenation, DC, ETP - Optimized capex and opex for a 180 Cr nitration plant by conducting comprehensive analyses, ensuring feasibility and cost-effectiveness. - Introduced the loop reactor concept, resulting in a 50% increase in product capacity for denitro chlorination reaction. - Prepared Front End Engineering Design (FEED) documents, reviewed licensor package deliverables and manage process design during FEED development.- Developed and reviewed Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and equipment design documents. - Designed critical process equipment including distillation columns, exchangers, and vessels, PSV and hydraulic calculations using various simulation softwares - Contributed to design basis meetings, PFD, P&ID, and HAZOP review sessions, ensuring comprehensive process documentation. - Led technical teams to review licensor package deliverables and manage process design during FEED development.