Engineering Assistant

SANKET NARVEKAR, E.I.T.

Email: *********@*****.***

Address: *** * *** **, ********, MT - 59840

Phone: 352-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Dynamic and detailed-oriented engineer with M.S. in Chemical Engineering having a pharmaceutical background.

Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) certification and a designated Six Sigma Yellow Belt Professional.

Experience in cGMP manufacturing environment; read, understand & follow company’s SOPs and GMP guidelines.

Dealt with 29 CFR 1910.119 OSHA regulations for Process Safety Management for highly hazardous chemicals.

A skilled communicator; able to maintain cultural sensitivity, establish rapport with members of diverse groups.

Good understanding of engineering theories and principles with proven ability to quickly assimilate new ideas, and cutting-edge technologies whilst demonstrating a logical and analytical approach in solving complex issues.

Excellent knowledge of design and application of unit operations, lab scale analytical tools and techniques.

Familiar with Root Cause Analysis, Fishbone diagram, IQ, OQ, PQ protocol, CAPA, DMAIC, gap and risk assessment.

Proficient in MS Office applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, ASPEN Plus, SPC, AutoCAD.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Engineering Intern – GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Hamilton, MT May 2015 – Present

Engaged in Process Safety Management Team to develop Mechanical Integrity program for GSK Hamilton site.

Played a crucial role in keeping the project on schedule by compiling information on inspection, testing and maintenance activities for systems covered under PSM by reading & interpreting OEM, and engineering standards.

Added value to the team by recommending EH&S department a protective measure against splashing of chloroform & methanol that was later implemented.

Created an electronic database for Process Safety Information in compliance with OSHA and cGMP regulations.

Identified and assessed impact of Change Control activities for validated equipment, software, and systems.

Executed validation protocols and outlined final reports for black & clean steam utilities, hydrolysis and IEC skids.

Research Assistant – University of Florida, Gainesville, FL May 2014 – Nov 2014

Worked in a cross-functional team to develop a biosynthetic refinery using a hypersaline cyanobacterium species.

Studied the influence of light intensity and CO2 concentration on the growth of species on a pilot scale.

Provided technical expertise in troubleshooting bioreactor installation problems and operating conditions.

Incorporated the user defined kinetics into ASPEN plus simulation environment using FORTRAN coding.

In-Plant Trainee – Deepak Fertilizers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited, Mumbai, India May 2012 – Jun 2012

Provided technical support for unsafe process and operating conditions using HAZOP (Hazard & Operability Study).

Assisted Product Improvement & Energy Conservation team in enthalpy calculations for heat recovery system.

TECHNICAL PROJECTS

Modelling Fed-Batch penicillin fermentation Jan 2014 – Apr 2014

Developed a mathematical model for a fed-batch reactor and simulated the model in Excel using RK4 method.

Studied time course of individual component and their effects on penicillin production.

Plant design of Dimethyl Ether (DME) from Syngas May 2012 – Apr 2013

Designed an energy efficient & environmentally sustainable plant with capacity of 1000 MTPD for DME production.

Conducted Economic and Pinch analysis; reduced the energy consumption by nearly 20% than traditional process.

Optimization of Biopharmaceutical Downstream Process – Rifamycin-B drug production Jan 2012– May 2012

Designed a Horizontal Vacuum Belt Filter as a substitute for conventionally used Rotary Drum Vacuum Filter.

Studied various Filter aids and proposed eco-friendly Cellulose as a better replacement for Diatomaceous Earth.

EDUCATION

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Master of Science, Chemical Engineering; GPA: 3.36/4.0 May 2015

Cashier, Aramark Service – Delivered excellent customer service in a fast-paced working environment

Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award – Mentored students in performing experiment employing safe laboratory practice

Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, India

Bachelor of Technology, Chemical Engineering; GPA: 8.28/10 May 2013

President, Chemical Engineering Student Association - Led organization to plan and implement workshops, conferences and Industry Guest Talk using organizational and time-management skills.

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