GURWANSH GREWAL
*** ******* **** *** **** Greenville, MS 38701
C: +1-209-***-**** E: aco9lp@r.postjobfree.com U.S. Citizen
SUMMARY
Process and chemical/mechanical engineer generating quantifiable increases in productivity and safety through
the implementation of upgraded systems and comprehensive policies.
EXPERIENCE
Lead engineer for various projects exceeding $2M in 2014
● Improved productivity with new process controls including pumps, piping, tanks, electrical controls, and
mechanical initiatives
● Reduced unloading times for pressurized railcars from 8 hours to 3 hours, doubling unit production capacity
● Identified, confirmed, and resolved a multitude of weld flaws present in all amines piping
● Reduced fugitive emissions by reconstructing existing Calgon filtration system to comply with regulations
● Eliminated mechanical failure due to preventable corrosion
● Currently implementing $1.5M packaging line, optimizing new and used equipment
Process Safety Management (PSM) / Risk Management Plan (RMP)
● Revised procedures from anhydrous to inherently safer aqueous amines operations
● Identified and resolved pressure fluctuation at eye wash stations, concurrently reducing production water charge
times from 23 to 8 minutes
● Designed and implemented emergency pressure relief system for bulk amines storage and lines
● Completed 90% of the PSM compliance findings/recommendations from independent audit in 3 months
● Reported 0 findings/recommendations from MDEQ (State) PSM audit in September
● Increased employee acceptance and involvement of PSM policies
● Plant leader for management of change, P&ID development, training, PSSR, and system startups
● Investigated incidents and near misses by utilizing the 5 why’s methods for root cause analysis
Training
• Allen Bradley PLC training for troubleshooting and minor programing
• Best engineering practice/PSM training from Agrium at Calgary, Canada.
WORK HISTORY
Loveland Products, Greenville, MS, USA July 2013 - Present
Manufacturer of a complete line of plant nutrition and protection products for Agrium Corporation.
Plant/Process Engineer
● Chemical process support and optimization
● Project design and feasibility studies
● PSM/RMP manager
● Capital project management
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (B.S.) May 2013
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY, Starkville, MS, USA