SACHIN SHASHIKANT BANDODKAR

Panvel- Navi Mumbai-*10206

Contact No.-91-998*******

Passport Number- P0958051

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Highly proficient technical manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgement to positively impact company success.

ACCOMPALISHMENTS

Localization projects with many geo units

Introduction of cost-effective chemistry for business growth

Successfully resolved products’ manufacturing process related issues

Analytical Method Development and Validation

SKILLS

Product Chemistry Knowledge

Expertise in Classical and Instrumental Analysis

Quality Control

Technical Evaluation and related Presentation Skills

Technical Proficiency

System Knowledge

Workforce Management

Problem Resolution

Strategic Planning

Verbal and Written Communication

Job Inspections

Project Management

Financial Management

WORK HISTORY QA and Sustaining Lab Manager, 06/2021 to 12/2023

M-I Enterprises India Ltd., Schlumberger

Managed Eastern Hemisphere’s Analytical, QA and Drilling Fluid application lab.

Maintained laboratory staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.

Solved queries related to the product and its applications by proper technical discussion with all the internal as well as external stake holders.

Managed, reviewed, created and maintained relevant Quality and safety programs and the practices.

Supported internal customers for development of new cost effective alternative as per inherent chemistry of existing product and related applications.

Managed the laboratory budget and resources effectively for smooth functioning.

Worked with the supply chain team to qualify the suppliers based on sustainability criteria. Team Leader, 10/2018 to 05/2021

M-I Enterprises India Ltd., Schlumberger

• Provided analytical and technical support to internal and external customers as and when required.

• Maintained laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards; developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; ensuring staff compliance; certifying instrument performance; arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair.

• Implemented new programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures by investigating alternatives; preparing proposals; developing and performing parallel testing; monitoring progress

• Maintained quality results by participating in the various round robin programs; performing proficiency surveys; reviewing quality control and quality assurance programs; adjusting in policy and procedures; generating reports; maintaining records.

• Active involvement to amend product related specifications as per customers’ requirement.

• Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.

• Delivered numerous successful regional projects for Drilling and Completion Fluids. Research Scientist, 10/2010 to 09/2018

M-I Swaco, Schlumberger Company

Technical Service Laboratory, Mumbai

• Prepared mud formulations for different tenders as per clients’ specifications.

• Tender formulations to measure mud properties in different conditions of temperature and pressure for Oil Based and Water based mud systems.

• Responsible to develop diverse types of drilling fluid systems to comply client’s scope of work.

• Solely responsible for quality check of drilling fluid products from the local vendors. Projects with HMISL: - Facilitator for Joint Venture (Hindustan M-I Swaco Ltd., Gujarat) Successful Projects- Lignite based shale inhibitor, lignite-based fluid loss control agent, Organophilic clay as Viscosifier, Cloud point glycol, Pipe cleaning agent, Invert emulsifiers, Different grades of lubricants, Polyanionic cellulose materials, Lignosulfonate polymers, Biocides, Antifoaming agents, Well cleaning agents etc.

• Was a decision maker between two companies for the future growth and its expansion, also improved the quality and performance of the different products as per set guidelines.

• Worked with Houston technical and sourcing team to comply the client’s requirements.

• Effectively interacted with Production and Development team to maintain product supply and help introduce new products.

• Technology transfer from M-I Swaco, Houston to Hindustan M-I Swaco for business growth.

• Was responsible for Quality and process improvement for achieving company’s growth.

• Laboratory internal audits, Plant audit and Process audit for smooth functioning.

• Responsible for cost effective formulation that meets customer’s demand.

• Source of raw materials with consistency and their audit as per New Vendor Evaluation Short Term Assignment- SMI Oilfield, Dubai, UAE, 07/2011 to 08/2012

• Designed the different drilling fluids systems based on the different clients’ requirements in MENA region.

• Analytical method validation and new techniques in the mud chemistry.

• Handled customer complaint samples and evaluation of vendors for the new products by analyzing the different samples and develop new methods for analysis.

• Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions. Product Training at Houston Technical Center, 12/2010 to 04/2011 Technical service department: Offshore and onshore mud samples analyses

• Analytical and QA department:

Performed product testing as per M-I’s standard operating procedures.

Followed routine Analysis of different oilfield products with classical and instrumental analysis techniques.

Executive- Quality Control Lab (Analytical Sciences), 06/2006 to 08/2010 NOCIL LTD.

Provided Analytical support to Pilot plant, Process and R & D along with Ancillary units.

Prepared protocols, SOPs, Raw data sheet, COAs and related documents as well as undertaking analytical method validation with proper documentation.

Worked on evaluation and analysis of catalysts especially Noble metal (Pt and Pd series) in spent catalyst and in product intermediate.

Effectively handled customers’ queries to find out root cause of analysis for the non- conformance.

Maintained ISO 17025 compliance status in daily laboratory operations.

Worked on uncertainty calculations, method validation as per ISO 17025 guidelines.

Worked on new method development and modification of SOP for smooth functioning of lab.

Worked on technology transfer of analytical methods to QC department.

Customer complaint redressal and closure of the complaints within the time frame.

Handled the administrative activities covering procurement of laboratory requirements, vendor development, AMC of instruments etc.

Plan for preventive maintenance and calibrations of all laboratory instruments. Operation Engineer- QA Laboratory, 06/2003 to 06/2006 Owens Corning (I) LTD.

• Was responsible for sampling, testing & approval of batch raw materials namely Flint, Clay, Limestone, Calcined Alumina & Dolomite along with for sizing chemicals includes diverse types of Emulsions, Monomers, Polymers, surfactants & solvents as per global procedures

• Effectively handled all the administrative activities covering procurement of laboratory requirements, vendor development, AMC of instruments, interaction with Owens Corning Science & Technology Center, Granville-USA for update of Quality issues.

• Ensured smooth co-ordination within the Logistics, Process & Maintenance section for laboratory handling related issues.

• Test method preparation as per Integrated Management System.

• Working experience with Quality Management Procedures & audits for the Quality System. QA Chemist, 02/1999 to 06/2003

Reliance Silicones (I) LTD.

• Was responsible for raw material & packaging inspection as per standard test method.

• Testing of in-process, intermediate, raw materials and finished products.

• Competitors’ samples analyses.

• To follow USP, BP and IP for testing of Silicone bulk drug products.

• Classical and instrumental analysis for monomers, polymers and Speciality chemicals.

EDUCATION M.Sc. Organic Chemistry: 06/1998

University Department of Chemistry, Kalina, Mumbai University

• Grade: First Class

• Percentage: 64.00%

SYSTEM EXPERIENCE

• ISO 9001(QMS), ISO 14001(EMS), ISO18001(OHSAS) and ISO 17025(NABL)

• 5S and Kaizen for continuous improvement, Six Sigma Awareness

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE

• Silicone Oil, monomers and Polymers- More than 4 years

• Fiber Glass Industry (Minerals and Speciality chemicals)- 3 years

• Chemical Industry- More than 4 years

• Drilling Fluid Industry- More than 13 years

BRIEF PROFILE

• Around 24 years of experience in Quality assurance,Quality Control, Product formulations, Product Applications, Analytical Support,vendor development and ISO systems

• Good hands on experience of handling a team and lead the same to complete the task

• Was responsible for budgeting, procurement of laboratory equipment and supplies for smooth functioning of department.

• Overall controlling activities of quality function & fulfilling credential related to IMS, customers’ complaints and other requirements.

• Good chemistry and process knowledge for different chemicals, monomers, polymers, speciality chemicals etc. from the different fields of use.

• Excellent analytical chemistry knowledge related to the Speciality chemicals, Polymers and different types of organic as well as inorganic chemicals.

• Responsible for the product quality, technology transfer and new product development for growth of Joint Venture.

• Very good knowledge of product’s chemistry and related applications in drilling fluids.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with good manufacturing process knowledge.

• Excellent knowledge for different types of well conditions with suitable drilling fluid products as per customer’s requirement.

• Responsible to follow the test methods as per API & ASTM guidelines.

• Excellent knowledge of different analytical techniques for quantification of different products

• Sound in new method development, method validation as per standard guidelines.

• Expertise in QMS, OHSAS, EMS & NABL lab accreditation.

• Sound knowledge of ISO 17025 and its implementation for good analytical skills.

• Conversant with new vendor selection criteria and timely audit for product quality improvement.

• Good experience in new supplier registrations, vendor visit and process audits as a part of Quality Assurance.

• Familiar with Laboratory 5S and safety norms.

• Follow waste management practices as per ASPECT and IMPACT to reduce environmental losses.

• Knowledge of OHSAS (ISO 18001) and EMS (ISO 14000) audits.

• Vendor selection criteria based on the sustainability elements.

TECHNICAL LITERACY

• Short training course on Uncertainty in Chemical Analysis at IDEMI, Mumbai

• Training on Drilling Fluids Chemistry and related applications at Houston M-I Swaco Technical Center

PERSONAL INFORMATION

• Overall experience around 24 years where Overseas Exp. More than 2 years

• Date of Birth: 18 July 1976

DATE Signature

( _) Sachin S. Bandodkar

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