Chemical Engineering Engineer

JAYACHANDRA KOLAPALLI

*********.**@*****.*** +1-419-***-**** Toledo, Ohio, 43607

Professional Summary

Skilled Chemical Engineer with 5+ years of technical experience in process equipment design, capital cost estimation, Petroleum and Pharmaceutical manufacturing processes

Proven ability to work independently and also with multi-disciplinary teams and manage multiple tasks Core Competencies

Innovative problem solver Strong communicator Strong analytical skills

Project management Leadership Work ethic

Team player Presentation Troubleshooting

Technical Skills

Process modeling PFD, P&ID’s, Layout review Technical/site visit reports

Process improvement Plant commissioning Scale-up

Pilot Testing Process validation Procurement Professional Experience

Monroe Environmental Corporation Process/Project Engineer Monroe, Michigan, since 12/2018

Perform process calculations and design overall process

Estimate the overall capital cost of projects by liaising with vendors and prepare proposal documents

Interpret, modify and create AUTOCAD drawings of GAs, PFDs and P&IDs for customers

Troubleshoot technical issues at customer sites and provide recommendations

Lead design/technical reviews on projects by maintaining an effective rapport with customers, sales, engineering and other cross-functional departments

Establish proper work flow and drive the completion of projects to ensure timely delivery of equipment

Pilot test new products, provide technical insight, analyze experimental data, create technical reports and propose process improvement/optimization strategies

University of Toledo Research Assistant Toledo, Ohio 01/2017 – 12/2018

Research focus on mathematical modeling and simulation of CO2 capture for microalgae cultivation

Proficient in lab analytical techniques – Chromatography (IC, GC, HPLC), Spectrophotometry, Cell culture (aseptic), microscopic analysis, TOC, CHN elemental analyzer, Ultrafiltration BPCL-Petroleum refinery Commissioning Engineer Kochi, India 01/2016 – 06/2016

Played a key role in the commissioning of $150M project as a ‘Team Lead’

Reviewed and verified licensor, vendor documents, PFDs, P&IDs and PDPs

Developed commissioning and start-up procedures for new equipment

Created and carried out test procedures and ensured that equipment work to its specifications

Investigated and diagnosed problems and technically solved process issues by liaising with consultants

Performed PHA and HAZOP studies and followed-up recommendations

Ensured compliance with ISO, OHSAS and QEHS standards BPCL-Petroleum refinery Process Engineer Kochi, India 11/2014 – 12/2015

Performed root-cause analysis studies to troubleshoot process and equipment related issues

Implemented plant system changes, equipment, process design modifications and process optimization

Prevented recurrence of technical issues and established continuous plant operations

Effectively planned and executed the unit startup and shutdown activities

Produced trend analysis data for product quality improvements

Formulated cost saving strategies by collaborating on Six Sigma methodologies and Lean techniques APL-Pharmaceuticals Executive Trainee Hyderabad, India 06/2014 – 11/2014

Designed workflows, provided data trend analysis and managed process development functions

Executed scale-up activities, technology transfer of processes from R&D to manufacturing departments

Developed the documentation for process validations including IQ, OQ, PQ protocols and risk assessments

Supported drug manufacturing operations, administered quality control and lead technical investigation in cGMP space

Responsible for reducing cycle times, improve quality, yield and reduce manufacturing costs Education

MS, Chemical Engineering, University of Toledo, GPA – 4.0/4.0 Dec 2018 BS, Chemical Engineering, JNTUH, India, GPA – 3.8/4.0 May 2014

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