Objective

To work in a stimulating and challenging environment that would facilitate

the maximum utilization and application of my broad skills and expertise in

making a positive difference to the organization.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Result oriented, proactive and industrious Chemical Engineer with around

27 years of extensive diversified experience in R&D, Manufacturing,

Projects, Refinery & Petrochemical Operations, Particularly effective in

increasing productivity and capacity; developing, maintaining and auditing

Environmental Health & Safety.

Construction & commissioning of a comprehensive pilot plant during my

tenure with Hindustan Lever Ltd, as `Development Officer`.

Preparation of DFR for Additional Benzene project - with active

participation of Market survey & EIA study & Licensor selection.

Construction & commissioning - with active participation of

tendering/seeking approval for contract award/ negotiation & follow up with

vendor to meet supply deadline/ commissioning of 3.0 MMT Refinery project

with CDU/VDU/SWS/LPG Recovery Unit.

. Supervision of the processing units and their

equipments performance and administration of the

operating staff; Troubleshoot any operational or

technical problem using scientific methods

. Extensive knowledge and understanding of operating

manuals and production procedures; Suggests

improvements to the work and production processes

. Provides guidance and advice to junior levels in the

family and acts as a technical point of reference for

the entire shift team; Carrying out appraisal of the

personnel ; Work continuity and to coordinate with

other sections to secure proper work progress .

. Follows up the shift operations through the work

instructions given by the Asst. Manager to fill in

gaps and ensure the continuity of work and smoothness

of operations and also for technical issues

. Implements work procedures to ensure activities

alignment with production targets ; Records the

functional problems to provide control over the shift

activities

. Reports operational abnormalities to the maintenance

department and follows up to ensure proper response

and work continuity ; Coordinates the work

requirements with the other sections as needed to

ensure work progress

. Prepares shift reports to keep the production

Superintendent well informed about work progress ;

Abide by and observe Safety and Health regulations in

all activities ensuring the preservation and safety

of human life, machinery and company assets

. Supervises and supports the operators at all levels

of the family ensuring adequate dissemination of

operational expertise and technical knowledge ;

Provides and participates in technical training

provided to operators including scheduled and formal

training programs for the development of operators

. Make available designated and required shift

operating personnel for smooth operation, in

consultation with Production superintendent; Manage

shift personnel for productivity

. Ensure the house keeping and cleanliness of work area

and machinery is maintained by respective operating

personnel to have trouble free running of the plant

and bring equipment to show room condition.

. Ensure that inspections are carried out during the

stoppage of production units, with the help of

operators for elimination of any abnormality and

smooth operation of the production units

. Develop expertise through planning and following self

development activities to become competent for other

positions in the organization either vertical or

horizontal fashion

. Carry out analysis of the jobs carried out with

respect to time and methods being employed and

critical analysis of problems faced in order to

develop a technical manual which would be used as

reference for improvements

. Liaisoning with a wide cross section of people for

the efficient execution of projects; Decisive and

solutions focused; sound relationship building and

communication skills

. Uncompromising work ethic, and natural sincerity

helped deliver consistent results and won loyal

support and motivation of employees, partners,

managers, suppliers, and officials

. Analytical, articulate and diligent; resourceful in

the completion of projects and effective at

multitasking with strong ability to plan, prioritize

and manage complex projects under aggressive

timelines

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

> Commissioning of comprehensive pilot plant & study

of rock phosphate for Phosphoric acid plant.

> Key responsibilities in handling 3.0 MMT Refinery

Project & Revamping of FCC & Vis-breaker unit

> Handling operation of De-Suplhurization of Naphtha,

Kerosene & Gas Oil.

> Handling operation of Fuel gas Amine Treater unit

> Key team member of refinery revamp project in

enhancing capacity

> Carryout safety related task: work site hazard

analysis, risk assessment & incident reporting &

investigation

> Assist in implementation of IMS, ISO: 9001; working

towards implementing ISO:14001 & OSHA:1800 standard

> Up gradation of SOP

> Impart on-job training to Qatari employees to achieve

qatarization target set by Ministry; Achieved >50%

> Train/educate operators on HSE aspects of refinery

operation & use of PPE/PTW etc

> Monitor & control Fuel & loss from refining

activities

Employment History

QATAR PETROLEUM, Qatar

(Mar'00 - Present)

Shift Supervisor

Key Deliverables

V Operation, trouble shooting, planning & handling of

shut down activities of Crude distillation unit,

Naphtha Hydro Treater, Kero Hydro Treater, Gas Oil

Hydro Treater, LPG recovery & Fuel Gas Amine Treater

unit, CCR and Light naphtha isomerization unit of

two Refineries - 70,500 BPD & 10,000 BPD

V Operation, trouble shooting of fuel gas Amine treater

unit, flare system.

V Supervision of Steam generation, Cooling water

system, plant air, Instrument air, nitrogen

production.

V Monitoring all equipment`s performance & raise

notifications in SAP for maintenance activities

V Provide direction and follow-up/audit function to

manage the people and processes on a shift basis

V Evaluate Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and focus

resources to capture opportunities, while managing to

optimize throughput and recovery through the process

of raw to finished product

V Lead, develop, and participate in Root Cause and

corrective action to process choke (bottleneck)

points on a shift basis

V Coach; train; develop; discipline; and other

obligated functions

V Ensure all core value are being maintained and

managed to prescribed standards

COCHIN REFINERIES LTD, Kochi, India

(Jun'92 - Mar'00)

Deputy Manager

Key Deliverables

V Prepared Detailed Feasibility Report (DFR) of Benzene

Project with special emphasis on Market survey &

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies and

process Licensor selection

V Follow-up of contracts - preparation & evaluation of

tenders, negotiation, recommendation for seeking

approval /award of contracts, follow-up with vendor

expediting delivery/installation of equipments and

close follow-up of construction & commissioning of

3.0 MMT Refinery projects & revamp of FCC & Vis-

breaker unit.

V Commissioning, planning & handling shutdown

activities of Refinery project

V To plan, conduct and prepare reports on any test runs

carried out on the units highlighting abnormalities

and suggest remedial measures

V To conduct/ coordinate R&D work with Laboratory

V De-bottlenecking/evaluation of existing process

equipments to improve efficiency, reliability,

reduces operating costs and identifies operating

constraints

V Coordination in implementation of modifications,

revamps, technical support to operating staff and

technical assistance in preparation of contracts.

V Assist operations section during plants annual

turnaround and preparation of reports

V Arrange and carryout catalyst regeneration in

coordination operations department

V Supervise refinery effluents treatment, catalyst

activity, energy consumption daily and monthly

monitoring reports preparation

V Supervise environment/ energy/ catalyst related

calculations/ activities/ reporting

V Supervising & follow-up operation & maintenance

activities of CDU/VDU/FCC & Bitumen blowing unit.

HINDUSTAN LEVER LTD, Haldia, India

(Jun'88 - Jun'92)

Junior Plant Officer

Key Deliverables

V Operation, trouble shooting, Monitoring & minimize

pollutants in Sulphuric Acid, LAB sulphonation and

phosphoric acid plant.

V operation of DM water plant & boiler, Plant Air,

Instrument air, Nitrogen production unit.

V Planned, Supervise annual turn down of Acid Units

V Monitor & maintain effluent quality discharged as

prescribed by pollution control board

V Monitor & control of gaseous emission

V Operation & trouble shooting of packaged boiler &

water treatment plant.

HINDUSTAN LEVER LTD, Haldia

(Jun'87 - May'88)

Development Officer

Key Deliverables

V Execute installation & commissioning of PILOT plant

to study process parameter change

V Study of effect of active carbon in filtration of

Sodium Tri-Polyphosphate plant

V Impact test of DAP granules and recommend addition of

fillers to minimize breakage of DAP during handling &

transportation

Academic Profile

. B.Tech, Chemical Engineering, Calcutta University,

India

. B.Sc, Chemistry, Calcutta University, India

CERTIFICATIONS

. OSHA `General Industry safety` course. Holder of US

Department Of Labor (DOL) card

. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist,

NASP

. Certificate course in ISO 19011:2002

. Certificate course in ISO 18001

. NEBOSH certification on ENGIRONMENTAL RISK

ASSESMENT(LEVEL 6)

. Passed NEBOSH IGC1 & IGC2.

. Passed Certified Energy Auditor Exam by Bureau Of

Energy Efficiency (Under Energy Act 2001, GOI).

COMPUTER SKILLS

. SAP End user & RIS & LIMS

. Office Package: Microsoft Word, Excel,

Access, PowerPoint, Outlook Express

PERSOnal VITAE

Date of Birth: 01/12/1962

Nationality: Indian

Languages Known: Bengali, Hindi, English, Malayalam and Arabic

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