Operator Plant

KALPESHKUMAR PATEL

***-*** ****** ***** ****, NW, Edmonton, AB, T6T 0H1; 780-***-****, 780-***-****; ****************@*****.***

Career Objective:

Seeking a Process Operations Operator https://www.oilandgasjobsearch.com/Oil-and-Gas-Jobs/Commissioning-Manager-Jobs/Commissioning-Operator-Unipol-Univation-Polyethylene/Details/1383148position in Operation / Commissioning and Pre-commissioning to utilize my experience in the Petrochemical, Oil & Gas field.

Profile:

22 years Process Operator experience in Manufacturing,Oil & Gas, Petrochemical Plant

Experienced in Plant field operations, Commissioning and start up, troubleshooting, PFD, P&ID, SOPs, Emergency Operating Procedures,JSA/FLRA,Safety work permits & ESD

Experienced in DCS/PLC operation, System/equipment inertization, proven zero energy, leak test

Having good knowledge of LOTO, rotary and static equipment handling, emergency handling, procedure and safe work practice.

Safety ambassador, Engages and promote team work, think outside the box and offer suggestions

Types of process/equipment operated: Reactor, Distillation, Refrigeration, Separation, Pump, Centrifuge, Compressor, Membrane, Mixer, Dryer, Blending, Conveying, Adsorption, Absorption, Scrubber, Steam, Stripper, waste water treatment, utilities and off sites, tank farm, flare system etc.

Handled hazardous, corrosive, highly flammable and pyrophoric characteristic chemicals at more than autoignition temperature and high pressure

Strong analytic and problem-solving skill, have a valid driver’s license

Education:

4th Class power engineering, B.Sc.(chemistry)

Awarded:

For Process improvement suggestions, Incident reporting and best emergency response

Appreciated for best performance Operator of year

Certification/Training:

Fire Fighting, Emergency Response and High Rescue TSTC. Malaysia

Confined Space, CSTS, Standard First Aid, Work permit receiver/Safe maker, Safety watch, WHMIS, OSSA- BSO, H2S Alive, Fall Protection

Professional Experience:

CNRL Horizon, AB Position: Operator (Shutdown) July 2019 to Oct 2019

(Contractor: Roevin technical)

Assisting in startup/shutdown activities in Sour water, Amine and Sulphur recovery plant

Review permit with contractor, work scope and issue it. Manage lock box and blind list in permit shack for more efficiency

Assisting field operator in isolation, purge and LOTO equipment. Audit contractor for use of proper PPE

Labatt Breweries, Edmonton Position: Operator July 2018 to July 2019

LOTO installation, Confined space entry, Manual and Automated tanks CIP, sanitizing, sterilizing

Performed Chemical handling and injection, Record keeping, Minor Repair and overhaul

NWR Sturgeon Refinery, Red Water, AB Position: Commissioning Operator May 2017 to June 2018

(Contractor: CBM Projects)

Job Responsibilities:

Performed and ensured all pre-commissioning activities of Hydro Processing Plant and LC Finer unit

Prepared and issued safe work permits after walkdown & risk assessment to perform job safely

Prepared IJHA and equipment isolation list, P&ID markup prior to apply LOTO

Assisted to prepare system package for maintenance, pre-commissioning and commissioning, LOTO package, installed LOTO with proven zero energy, LOTO verification, boundary isolation of system for safe work

Verified and assisted system wise prep work for air blowing & inspection of cleaned piping, equipment and reinstate after air blow, chemical cleaning & steam cleaning

Supported and worked with other CSU disciplines and contractors

Completed walk downs with construction & created deficiencies list per P&IDs and ISOs

Performed all other pre-commissioning and commissioning activities including assisting with the completion of hazard assessments

System/equipment inertization, leak test and hand over for maintenance and make ready for operation

System walk down, identified field deficiencies and recommended corrections

Understand and performed safety hazard identification and emergency response

Orion Plastics Inc. Edmonton. Position: Operator June 2014 to May 2017

Product quality inspection and packing as per specification, grinding operation, housekeeping, machine startup/shutdown, troubleshooting and maintenance activities.

Tasnee Petrochemical, Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Position: Senior Operator 2007 – 2014

As a Senior Plant Operator responsible for field and DCS (Foxboro) operation of Polyethylene Plant with technology from Basell, Germany (Slurry Process).

Commissioning:

Commissioned Polyethylene Plant

Responsible for P&ID field verification, Air and steam blowing, Oil Flushing, prepared punch list

Performed chemical cleaning

Prepared system RFC, leak test, Inertizing as per SOP,PSSR, Loop/logic test witness (PLC/DCS)

Walk down of system/sub-system. Trouble shooting, mitigation of safety hazards,co-ordination with other department. Safety of person and plant.

Installed and verification of car seals, PSV verification, Assisted in SOP development and TTG

Job Responsibilities:

Worked in Ethylene, Distillation, Tank farm, flare, Utilities, Refrigeration, Membrane separation unit.

Monitored/operated plant performance and adjusted DCS / PLC parameters to ensure safe operations meeting required product quality / quantity; responded to product grade change requirements by adjusting operating parameters; maintained Operations log

Identified plant operating issues and implemented troubleshooting measures in timely fashion

Responded to emergency situations implementing EOPs including taking safe shutdown or process parameter changes to restore normal operating conditions

Carried out LOTO and ensured proper implementation of safety procedure.

Prepared production and consumption report. Catalyst, Co-Catalyst and Additives batch preparation.

Mentored and trained junior operators.

Participated in plant safety audit,shift safety meeting and tool box talk

Maintained Good housekeeping and adhered to company Safety standards, Performed product sampling

Responsible for QHSE, Safe start-up, shut down, trouble shooting, day to day operation,

Carried out operational preparation of equipment prior to release for maintenance and ensures proper implementation of Permit to Work instructions. Prepared equipment ready for Operation.

Reliance Industries Ltd. India. Position: Senior Operator 1996-2007

As a Senior Operator responsible for field operation Polyethylene Plant technology from Novacor, Canada (Solution technology) and Hydrogen Plant.

Job Responsibilities:

Conducted the Safe start-up or shutdown, Day to day Operation using approved SOPs for Polyethylene units (Reaction, Distillation and Extruder); Performed operations monitoring

Monitor operating conditions, requested process adjustment by communicating to control room or by filed actions to ensure safe and efficient process operation

Maintained operating log sheets recording parameters and sample

Supported maintenance personnel in identifying/ locating malfunctioning equipment and ensuring safety implementing LOTO, proper gas tests, responded to emergency situations

Completed scheduled sampling. Catalyst, Co-Catalyst and Additives batch prepared

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor

Handled hazardous, corrosive, highly flammable and pyrophoric characteristic chemicals at high pressure and more than autoignition temperature

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