KINNAR SEN

https://www.linkedin.com/in/senkinnar acuzd7@r.postjobfree.com 312-***-**** Chicago, IL PERSONAL STATEMENT

A highly motivated Chemical Process Engineer with focus on process improvement techniques like Six Sigma, Lean.

4+ years of experience in process design and hydraulic calculations using various engineering software.

Effective communicator with strong vendor management and client service skills.

Certified in Primavera P6 Professional Project Management with 4 years of experience in Project Management. EDUCATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING GPA: 3.80/4.00 University of Illinois at Chicago Aug 2014 – May 2016 BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING GPA: 7.9/ 10 (equivalent to 3.2/ 4.0) National Institute of Technology, Calicut, India Jul 2006 – May 2010 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MECON Limited, New Delhi, India Jul 2010 – Jul 2014 Role: Process Engineer

Performed process design calculations for sizing of filters, vessels, heaters & relief valves. Carried out HAZOP analysis to ensure HSE compliance. Performed Technical Bid Analysis (TBA) for procurement of equipment like condensate tanks, cartridge filters, scraper traps, etc. for various projects.

Frequently interacted with vendors, procurement team & proposal estimation team orally and in writing to provide technical guidance and support by supplying necessary data. Supervised on site workers during quality control inspection trips to ensure operations and equipment performance are in accordance with national safety standards and client’s specifications. Trained junior employees in pipeline sizing & project scheduling. Developed Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flowsheets and Equipment Layouts using AutoCAD. Gained expertise in preparing Design Basis, Material Take Off (MTO), Equipment & Instrument Datasheets, Line List, Equipment List.

Analyzed City Gas Distribution networks and Long distance Pipeline networks using simulation software to identify bottlenecks, monitor implementation of new procedures, develop alternative designs and recommend possible process improvement scopes to senior management.

Represented MECON in the “Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) of India” to implement national standardization programs to improve safety, service productivity and cost performance for City Gas Distribution Networks in the country.

University of Illinois at Chicago, IL May 2015 – May 2016 Role: Graduate Research Assistant

Developed stochastic optimization algorithm using MATLAB to maximize thermal efficiency of an IGCC power plant subject to budget constraints to improve productivity, cost & operational performance. Created Reduced Order Models (ROM) of an IGCC Power Plant using both Neural Network and BONUS algorithm and analyzed performance of both to determine the superior approach. SKILLS

Software: MS Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint, MS Outlook, AutoCAD, Minitab, MATLAB, ARENA, Oracle Primavera P6, Pipeline Studio, MS Project, Aspen

Technical: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Cost optimization, Quality Control, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management Core: Excellent Communication Skills, Time Management Skills, Leadership Skills, Negotiation Skills, Team work, Organizational Skills, Database Management, Knowledge Management, Problem Solving Skills