Amit Nagarkar

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Arlington Heights, IL-60004

Ph: 832-***-****

E-mail: ac8ggs@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Purview

I am a certified Six Sigma Green Belt holder.

A Qualified Senior Process Engineer with over 19 years’ of qualitative experience in Process Engineering (Lead Process Engineer, FEED, LICENSOR), Revamp Studies, Project Engineering, Proposals, Plant pre-commissioning and commissioning, in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industry. Resourceful in planning, execution, process control and enhancements, quality & safety compliance. In-depth understanding of chemical processes, safety guidelines, simulation software. Excellent relationship management and communication skills with demonstrated abilities in mentoring and motivating workforce in delivering the best.

Educational Credentials:

1). B.Tech. (Chemical Engineering-1999) from Laxminarayan Institute Of Technology, Nagpur. India

Work Experience

November 2017 – Till Date

Organization: UOP LLC – A Honeywell company.

Designation: Lead Design Engineer.

My skill sets include leading a team of Process Engineers working on simulation software to create Hydraulics, create Heat and Weight balance report, generate P&ID, generate PFD, generate Fractionation Column specifications, generate Pump specifications, generate Pressure Relief Valve specifications, generate Fired Heater specifications, etc.

I have worked as a LEAD Design Engineer on the following projects till date:

a)ED Sulfolane Aromatics Unit for Petrochina Guangdong, China (2018) -

Involved in (Schedule A Package) Process and project work like generating PFD, P&ID, all equipment specification generation like vessels, pumps, exchangers, pressure relief valves, etc.

b)Kero Hydrotreater Unit for CEPSA and Moscow Oil, Abu Dabhi and Russia (2018) -

Involved in (Schedule A Package) project work like generating P&ID, all equipment specification generation like vessels, pumps, exchangers, pressure relief valves, etc.

03-03-2014 – 11-03-2017

Organization: Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemicals, Inc.

Designation: Engineering Group Supervisor (Lead Process Engineer) for BP Galeota Condensate unit

My job responsibilities include supervising a team of 5-10 Process Engineers. The supervision work includes review of Heat and Material balance, Vessels, Columns, Pumps, Heat exchangers, Pressure Safety Valve, etc.

Interact with the Client, vendors, licensor, other disciplines to progress the job.

3D model review, plot plan review, vendor documents review, LICENSOR document review.

I have worked as a LEAD Process Engineer on the following projects till date at BECHTEL OG&C:

c)Detailed Engineering for Propylene Unit (Oleflex) for Ascend Performance Materials, USA(2014) -

I was involved in the initial Detailed Engineering design for Propylene production using UOP Oleflex process. Leading a team of 3-5 process engineers and the Scope of work included review of UOP design and document for the OLEFLEX technology, offsites and Utility design, complete flare system design, etc.

Interact with the Licensor and Client to evaluate and provide comments on the Licensor package.

Supervise simulation results from the Licensor with a team of process engineers.

d)Detailed Engineering for CCLNG project, USA(2014) -

I was involved in leading a team of 6 Process Engineers to design the Relief System work for CCLNG project. Supervision included looking after the Relief System work that comprised more than 75 relief valves.

01-02-2012 – 02-28-2014

Organization: Wood Group ( formerly Foster Wheeler USA)

Designation: Senior Process Engineer IV

I worked with Foster Wheeler as part of the Process Engineering Group.

My skill sets include leading a team of Process Engineers working on simulation software to create Hydraulics, create Heat and Weight balance report, generate P&ID, generate PFD, generate Fractionation Column specifications, generate Pump specifications, generate Pressure Relief Valve specifications, generate Fired Heater specifications, etc.

I have worked as a LEAD Process Engineer on the following projects till date at Foster Wheeler USA:

a)Hydrocracking Unit for PBF Delaware City, USA(2012) –

Involved in Supervision of 3-5 Process Engineers to work on FEED package preparation work like generating P&ID, all equipment specification generation like Vessels, Pumps, Exchangers, Pressure Relief Valves, Fired Heater, Reactor design, HAZOP review, 3D model Review, Vendor Document Review, etc.

Interact with Licensor to understand the data in the package to move with the FEED package preparation.

b)Feasibility Study for Oleflex Process Unit for Total Petrochemicals, USA(2012) -

Involved in Feasibility Study (PRE-FEED) for Total Petrochemicals for Propylene production using UOP’s Oleflex process and Lurgi MTP process. Study involved detailed analysis for both Licensors evaluation and recommendation based on OPEX and CAPX, etc.

c)Detailed Engineering for Oleflex Unit for Enterprise Products, USA(2013) -

Leading a team of Process Engineers in Detailed Engineering design for Propylene production using Lummus process. Involved in detailed engineering and review of all equipment design like Vessels, Pumps, Fired Heater, Reactor design, HAZOP review, 3D model review, plot plan review, relief valve analysis, vendor documents review, HAZOP review, etc.

08-25-2005 to Till 12-23-2011

Organization: UOP, India Private Limited

Designation: Senior Chemical Engineer

The Company: UOP IPL and UOP LLC, USA which now is a part of Honeywell group. UOP is a world leader provider of Licenses in the field of Petroleum, Petrochemicals, Aromatics technology.

I worked with UOP-IPL as part of the Process Engineering Group.

My skill sets include leading a team of Process Engineers working on UOP dedicated software to create Hydraulics, Heat and Weight balance, P&ID, PFD, Fractionation Column specifications, Pump Specifications, Pressure Relief Valve specifications, Fired Heater specifications, etc.

I have worked as a Senior Design Engineer on the following projects till date at UOP(LICENSOR):

a)Butamer Unit(C4 Isomerisation) for S K Corporation, Ulsan, Korea(2005-2006) – Involved in PDP (Schedule A Package) total process/project work like generating simulation, PFD, P&ID, all equipment specification generation like vessels, pumps, exchangers, pressure relief valves,etc.

b)Penex Unit (C5 Isomerisation)for Motiva Enterprises, Texas, USA(2006) – Lead a team of Process Engineers in PDP (Schedule A Package) total process/project work like generating simulation, PFD, P&ID, all equipment specification generation like vessels, pumps, exchangers, pressure relief valves, HAZOP etc.

c)Butamer Unit for Repsol, Spain (2007) – Lead a team of Process Engineers in PDP (Schedule A Package) total process/project work like generating simulation, PFD, P&ID, all equipment specification generation like vessels, pumps, exchangers, pressure relief valves, HAZOP etc.

d)Deisohexanizer Unit for Reliance Industries, India (2006) - Lead a team of Process Engineers in PDP (Schedule A Package) total process/project work like generating PFD, P&ID, all equipment specification generation like vessels, pumps, exchangers, pressure relief valves, HAZOP etc.

e)Penex Unit (C5 Isomerisation) for Naftec, Algeria(2007) – Lead a team of Process Engineers in PDP (Schedule A Package) total process/project work like generating simulation, PFD, P&ID, all equipment specification generation like vessels, pumps, exchangers, pressure relief valves, HAZOP etc.

f)Penex Unit (NHT)for Essar Oil India Limited(2007) – Lead a team of Process Engineers in PDP (Schedule A Package) total process/project work like generating simulation, PFD, P&ID, all equipment specification generation like vessels, pumps, exchangers, pressure relief valves, HAZOP etc.

g)Par-Isom Revamp Unit for OKTA Crude Oil Refinery Macedonia (2008)+ Team Leader – Lead a team of Process Engineers in PDP (Schedule A Package) total process/project work like generating simulation, PFD, P&ID, all equipment specification generation like vessels, pumps, exchangers, pressure relief valves, HAZOP etc.

h)HF Alkylation Unit for RCSA (2009)+Team Leader – Lead a team of Process Engineers in PDP (Schedule A Package) total process/project work like generating simulation, PFD, P&ID, all equipment specification generation like vessels, pumps, exchangers, pressure relief valves, HAZOP etc.

i)HF Alkylation Revamp for Marathon Petroleum Corporation,USA (2010)+ Team Leader- Lead a team of Process Engineer in PDP (Schedule A Package) total process/project work like generating simulation, PFD, P&ID, all equipment specification generation like vessels, pumps, exchangers, pressure relief valves, HAZOP etc.

j)Oleflex Unit for Zulong Petrochemcial Company,China (2011) +Team Leader- Lead a team of Process Engineers in PDP (Schedule A Package) total process/project work like generating PFD, P&ID, all equipment specification generation like vessels, pumps, exchangers, pressure relief valves, HAZOP etc.

k)Oleflex Unit for DOW Chemicals, USA(2011) +Team Leader- Lead a team of Process Engineers in PDP (Schedule A Package) total process/project work like generating PFD, P&ID, all equipment specification generation like vessels, pumps, exchangers, pressure relief valves, HAZOP etc.

June 1999 to August 2005

Organization: Indian Petrochemical Corporation Ltd (Reliance Industries Limited).

The Company: A leading petrochemical company in India, which produces polymers, synthetic fiber,

Fiber intermediates, solvents, surfactants, industrial chemicals, catalysts and

Adsorbents. It is now merged with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) since 2002.

The Growth Path

In Ethylene Gas Cracker Plant, Indian Petrochemical Corporation Ltd., Dahej, Gujarat (India)

June 1999-August 2005 Deputy Manager-Operations and Technical Services- Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited

Strategy Planning/ Execution

Devising production start-up to achieve the time-bound requirements.

Ascertaining resource requirements in terms of machinery, materials and manpower and making suitable arrangement of the same.

Drafting the SOP manual for standardizing the operational activities.

Handling the commissioning of plant equipments based on the specifications.

Monitoring the production activities & ensuring they are executed within standard parameters designed.

Production & Process Enhancements

Worked in the Ethylene Gas Cracker plant of IPCL Gandhar complex.

Optimizing consumption of Raw Materials, Chemicals and other inputs for Production.

Production planning & Budget Preparation of Manufacturing Units.

Material Balance and ‘Specific consumption’ norm calculation or any other Process Calculations.

Safety of equipment & Personnel.

Production & Emergency handling.

DCS Operation (YOKOGAWA).

Cross-functional activities.

Internal audits.

Manpower Planning.

Devising measures for bringing about major progress in terms of product quality, energy consumption etc.

Planning the maintenance of plant equipments to reduce breakdown time.

Analysis of ‘Failure Incident’ and ‘Accident Investigation’.

Trouble shooting & efficient operation of equipments i.e. Fractionators, Pumps, Turbines, Cooling towers, Fired heaters, Critical heat exchangers.

Quality/ Safety

Adhering to ISO 9001 and IS0 14001 systems and procedures to maintain optimum product quality.

Undertaking steps for combating critical emergency situations. Developing methods of risk-assessment while issuing work-order to carry out planned and unplanned activities dealing with hazardous, corrosive, inflammable hydrocarbons.

Team Management

Allocating specific tasks to the workmen after careful consideration of their competencies.

Conducting training for new recruits for apprising them about the chemical processes.

Operations:

In-charge of operations of the 4, 00,000 MTA Ethylene & 80,000 MTA Propylene, Gas Cracker Plant with technology from Stone &Webster Corporation, U.S.A. and covering the following aspects.

Managing shift operations to achieve production target as well as achieving optimum utilization of resources and labour productivity in compliance with Quality Policy of the company.

Process monitoring on DCS (Centum C.S. of Yokogawa), data collection & analysis.

Ensuring strict adherence to safety standards incompliance with the HSE policy by instructing operators in the field to comply with the standard operating procedures and conditions.

Developing control philosophy for new processes (implemented by way of various field change orders) & changing the existing control logics for better control.

Minimizing Break down/downtime of equipment by planned preventive maintenance.

Coordination with other agencies viz. maintenance, utility, material, laboratory and dispatch.

Handling of emergencies in a safe and efficient manner, and take necessary actions to prevent any man and material loss.

Condition monitoring of critical equipments viz.-centrifugal compressors, multistage centrifugal pumps (DM-2000), fired heaters, plate and fin heat exchangers etc.

Training: Training, motivating and orienting the subordinates to achieve safe, efficient and cost-effective

Operations.

Liaison: Coordination among technology providers (M/S Stone&Webster Engg Corporation, USA etc), rotary

machine vendors, external consultants, contractors and in-house maintenance agencies.

Technical Analysis: Feasibility and suitability study of process and equipment orientation and locations.

Coordinating with the instrumentation deptt. Antisurge controller vendor & DCS vendor engg. to develop

user friendly DCS graphics and suggesting better control strategies wherever necessary.

Processes handled:

Cracked Gas Compression.

Thermal Cracking of Ethane, Propane.

Ethylene and Propylene Refrigeration system.

Cold Section Specialization and commissioning.

Fired Heater, Fractionation Operation.

IT Exposure

Application Software /

Simulation Tools ‘UOP dedicated simulation software’, UNISIM, HYSYS, HTRI.

Training Courses Attended

Training on ‘Distributed Control System Centum CS’ by Yokogawa Blue Star Limited.

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