Sandeep Gundap (Chemical Engineer)

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Koto-Ku, Tokyo. Japan, 136-0072.

HP: +81-80-492*-****

Email: adfovs@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

A capable, enthusiastic Chemical Engineer with 15 years of experience in the areas of Process Engineering, EPCC, Process Simulation, Advanced Solutions, Petrochemical Manufacturing and Technical Service.

Seeking a challenging position that allows me to utilize my skills, knowledge and professional expertise in the areas of Techno-Commercial role, Process Control Engineering, Business Development, Project Management, Proposals, Business Analysis, Planning & Scheduling and Plant Operations.

ACADEMIC PROFILE

1.Masters in Arts (MA Philosophy) with first class from Indira Gandhi National Open University India

2.Post Graduate Diploma in Process Engineering with first class from Suvidya Institute of Technology Mumbai

3.Graduate in Chemical Engineering (BE Chemical) with first class (65.8%) from Shivaji University Kolhapur India, in June 2005

4.Japanese Language Proficiency - Daily Conversational

5.TOEIC score 860

6.HTRI workshop at Mumbai, India

7.PRO-II & Dynsim workshop at Singapore

8.HTRI workshop at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

9.HSC (12th) with first class (73.67%) from Kolhapur Board in 2001

10.SSC (10th) with first class (74.4%) from Kolhapur Board in 1999

TECHNO-COMMERCIAL SKILLS

Development of Shutdown Philosophy, Cause & Effect Matrix, Control Narrative of LNG plant

Hands on experience of UNISIM Design, Hysys, OmegaLand, HTRI and PRO-II for Steady State Simulation, dynamic simulation and Operator Training Simulator

Alarm Management Studies, Alarm Rationalization Study, Optimization of Alarms & Trips

Preparation of requisition, Proposals, Cost estimation, Scheduling and Planning

Preparation of PFD, P&ID, Material Balance and Equipment datasheets & other Process Engineering documents

Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Troubleshooting in Petrochemical & chemical plant operation

Expertise in operation of Ethylene Oxide/Ethylene Glycol plant of Scientific Design Technology

Exposure to Process Safety Management (PSM) study, Qualitative Risk Assessment (QRA)

Long experience of working in multi-culture environment with ASEAN & far East-Asian nationals (Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Brunei, Myanmar, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand etc)

EXPERIENCE AND JOB PROFILE

1.Process Control Engineer (LNG)

Chiyoda Corporation Japan (May 2018 – present)

Projects handled & Responsibilities: -

Rovuma LNG Phase-I Mozambique

Development of Cause & Effect Matrix and Control Narrative for Refrigeration & Liquefaction units (APCI’s AP-XTM technology).

Process Engineering activities such as P&ID review, PFD review, HMB verification with Hysys, Preparation of relief load summary, Equipment list, DPDT map, MSD, PSFS etc

Regular interaction with inter-disciplines and client

Golden Pass LNG Export Project Texas, USA

Detailed design of Shutdown Philosophy, Cause & Effect Matrix, Control Narrative of LNG plant, Emergency Depressuring Philosophy, Implementation of Fire & Gas Shutdown

2.MES Engineer (Advanced Solutions Consultant, OTS, APC, ALMS, PIMS)

Toyo Engineering Corporation Japan (March 2015 – April 2018)

Responsibilities: -

Projects Handled:-

Petronas Malaysia RAPID - Steam Cracker Complex, Butadiene Extraction, Benzene Extraction, Pyrolysis Gas Hydrogenation, Methyl tert-Butyl Ether units

Working with MES & Advanced Solutions team of Yokogawa for implementation of OTS, APC, PIMS, ALMS, CPMS, ACMS etc

Detail design of Operator Training Simulator (OTS), Advanced Process Control (APC), Alarm Management System, Alarm Rationalization workshop, Plant Information Management System (PIMS, historian, OSISoft), Automated Corrosion Management System and Controller Performance Management System.

Preparation of Project Specifications for these systems

Review and update of original project specification of client (Petronas Technical Standards (PTS))

Review of interdisciplinary documents such as Control Narratives, ESD logic, Cause & Effect Matrix, Equipment Datasheets, Handling SPI database

Carrying out Process Control Studies such as Stable Start-up and Dynamic Stability (SSDS), High Intensity Sequence Operations (HISO) and Process Control Optimization Operations (PCOO)

Review of MAC documents such as Functional Design Specification (FDS), Test procedures, As-Built documents, Vendor Prints

Preparation and control of project schedule

Technical clarification and negotiation with client, MAC and vendors

Preparation of requisitions, Proposals and validation and finalization of vendors

Conduct testing at different stages such as Model Acceptance Test (MAT), Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT)

ORPIC Oman Liwa Plastic Project - Proposal

Review of ITB and OTS specifications from client

Preparation of requisition and specifications for OTS vendors

Technical clarification and negotiation with client as well as vendors

Review of proposals and vendors validation

Preliminary project schedule preparation

Engineering Manhours calculation

3.OTS Engineer

Yokogawa Electric International Pte Ltd Singapore (February 2014 – February 2015)

Responsibilities: -

Development of Operator Training Simulator (OTS) using OmegaLand (Visual Modeler).

Projects Handled:-

1.CF Industries Iowa USA Fertilizers- Responsible for development of process simulation model of Ammonia Unit.

2.Singapore LNG – Responsible for FAT and SAT. Development of FAT and SAT procedures, Development of Functional Design Specifications (FDS). Interaction with client personnel.

4.Process Design Engineer

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering & Services Private Ltd. Singapore

Responsibilities: - (February 2012 –February 2014)

Business Development Measures

Preparation of PFDs, P&IDs, Operating manual and other manuals

Simulation & Optimization using PRO-II, HTRI

Equipment sizing and datasheet preparation, Hydraulic calculations, HAZOP

Preparation of RFQ (Request for Quotation), Validation of vendors

Coordination with other discipline engineers

Carry out Process Safety Management (PSM) study, Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)

Projects Handled:-

1.PETRONAS Sabah Ammonia Project (FEED) Malaysia

Preparation of Design Basis, Basic Engineering Design Data (BEDD), Utility Flow Diagrams, PFD, P&ID, and Support for cost estimation.

Planning and Scheduling of project activities.

2.Qatar Fuel Additives Company (QAFAC) :

Review of P&IDs, PFDs and Flowplan, Pump and Hydraulic calculations, HAZOP, Calculations for distillation columns and heat exchanger using PRO-II, HTRI, and preparation of operating manuals.

3.Brunei Methanol Company (BMC) :

After-commissioning support, troubleshooting of operational issues, involvement in Comprehensive Preventive Assessment Service (CPAS) workshops.

4.Myanmar Petroleum Enterprises (MPE) :

Rehabilitation of Coker Unit, site survey, preparation of feasibility report, detailed inspection of equipment by NDT, metallurgical study, thickness measurements etc.

5.Sr. Application Engineer (OTS)

Honeywell Automation India Ltd. (November 2008 – November 2011)

Responsibilities: -

Development of Operator Training Simulator (OTS) and Dynamic simulation using UniSim Design.

Worked on Honeywell EPKS DCS system translation as well as third party DCS translation.

Involved in various phases of projects such as Model Acceptance Test (MAT), Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), guarantee period visits, annual maintenance contract (AMC) visits and after SAT support.

Projects Handled:-

1.Salalah Methanol Company Oman- Cycle gas compressor (centrifugal compressor) simulation

2.Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. Panipat – Kick-off meeting, scope finalization, FDS (Functional Design Specifications) preparation. Involved in MAT

3.Qatar Fertilizers Company Qatar – CO2 Absorption and Stripping System simulation

4.ESKOM power plant South Africa – Updating OTS of thermal power plant. Customer interaction at Grootvlei site South Africa for after-SAT support.

5.Reliance Dahanu Thermal Power Station – Updating of thermal power plant. Regular site visits for after-SAT support and AMC.

Engineering studies:-

1.S Oil South Korea – Engineering study for oil blending automation. Study included designing of booster pump and its trip logic. Designing of pressure controller.

2.Oman Gas Company – Simulation of booster compressor stations based on isometrics of pipeline network.

6.Manager (Technical Service)

Reliance Industries Ltd., (RIL) (August 2006 – October 2008)

Responsibilities: -

Manufacturing of Ethylene Oxide/Ethylene Glycol of Scientific Design Technology

Preparation of HAZOP, P&ID for all Field Change Orders (FCOs)

Carrying out material balance and energy balance, line sizing, pump calculations.

Optimizing process parameters for productivity enhancement and improvement of safety culture.

Actively involved in HAZOP, P&ID and engineering documents review of EPCC contractor (Jacobs) for 180% capacity expansion of ethylene glycol plant

Planning / scheduling and Supervision of commissioning, start-up, PSSR activities.

Coordination with manufacturing team for monitoring Raw material and Utility consumption and corrective actions for deviation. RCA and incident investigation

Basic simulation techniques adapted to simulate columns, exchangers using ASPEN, HTRI.

Routine check of Heat and material balance

Alarm and Trip management. Optimization of Alarms and Trips

Training coordination, arranging different program and implementation as required by management.

Review of PFD, P&ID, HAZOP, FCO implementations, equipment detail & layout as per specifications

Catalyst loading of Ethylene Oxide Reactor and subsequent catalyst conditioning, guarantee run.

7.Graduate Engineering Trainee

Century Enka Ltd. Bhosari Pune (June 2005 – July 2006)

Responsibilities: -

Production Supervisor/ Shift in charge of Nylon tyre cords production unit.

Responsible for smooth and effective plant management including production quality, maintenance, safety and manpower handling.

PERSONAL STRENGTHS

Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills

Punctual, Ethical, Courteous and professional

Analytical thinking

Openness and willingness to learn, Quick learner

Motivated and dedicated to getting the job done right

Eagle’s eye observation for details

Flexible, Able to travel as needed, Able to multitask

Proactive, hands-on style, extensive team leadership and personal development skills

Adept at training and managing employees across numerous divisions in several key areas

Work in multicultural environmental

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Founder of NGO/NPO - Ignited Minds Charitable Trust in India which works for education of poor kids.

Selected as volunteer for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Undergoing rigorous training on team building, social responsibilities etc.

Regular participation in Blood donation drives, volunteering natural disaster situations in Japan.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Permanent Address : 21/554, Jawaharnagar Ichalkaranji Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India, 416115.

Date Of Birth : 4th December 1983

Marital Status : Married

Language skill : English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujrathi, Japanese (Conversational - pursuing JLPT N4)

Passport No. : Z3824148 (Expiry: 9th Nov 2027)

Nationality : Indian

Employment Visa : Japan (Expiry: 28th Feb 2025)

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