RAKESH ARYA
DAVID
Design Engineering Expert
Large Project Execution
Specialist Automation Interface
Subject Matter Expert
KEY AREAS
Expertise in engineering support
and consultation for process
control Instrumentation and
design engineering
Conceptual engineering design
development
Effective estimation of Front-End
Loading.
Thorough and detailed in
Instrument and Process control
Technology
Process Safety in Design
Project execution of Large
Projects
Innovative Tool Development for
Quality check list and Instrument
Sizing Inputs
SKILLS
Creativity
Team builder
Perseverance
Flexible
Collaborative
Communication
Presentation
Don’t be just another engineer
Create a brand identity
Strategic Planning
Negotiation
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving
Continuous Learner
With an ability of attention to detail, expert in Instrumentation Design Engineering and Automation Interfaces with excellent organization skills, managing Large Team.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Dow Chemical Intl (P) Ltd - Engineering Manager - Instrumentation INDIA, USA, GERMANY, MIDDLE EAST, INDONESIA• 08/2007 ~ 10/2020 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Led large projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement and provided value to the Project.
Ensuring in accordance with DOW standards, Best Practices and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Managing large team, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
Formulating and Implementing strategy to ensure the project completion on time
Implementing Lean concepts and brought success in Quick delivery of Construction and Addendum packages.
NOTABLE ACHEIVEMENTS
Saved $3500K by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems and Delivered exceptional level of construction packages before schedule.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines by Maintaining energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Synthesis of Ideas and integration of Different Energies & Talents with which I could made a collective Impact and Value to the Organization in-terms of Hard and soft savings.
Created a simple Tool of Earn Value Management, Addendum Tracker and Resource Planning for a small and Medium sized Projects. VATECH Wabag Ltd - Senior Manager and Head of Instrument Team INDIA, MIDDLE EAST• 11/2005 ~ 08/2007
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
Led teams and focused on Multiple Projects which involves Design Activities to accomplish results, surpassing established goals. adm7bc@r.postjobfree.com +91-984******* Chennai, India, PIN- 60019 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakesh-arya-david-6104173a/ A thought Leader with 32 years of rich
experience with International Exposure and
specialization in Process Control
Instrumentation and Design engineering.
Proven Track record of successful project
execution, that by technical competency and
continuous improvement in the segment of
Petrochemical, Refinery, Fertilizers,
Environmental and Chemical Industries.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Best Manager Award in IOCL –
2000
STAR Performer Award in
VATECH WABAG – 2006
Recognized as Global Discipline
activity specialist in Dow
Chemical - 2010
Recognized as Global Subject
Matter Expert in Dow Chemical –
2013
Recognized as Brand Ambassador
for Dow India and Deputed to
DOW US- 2015
Long Term Incentive Award from
Dow chemical – 2018
Received Multiple times of Silver
and Bronze awards in Dow
Chemical – 2009 ~ 2020
EDUCATION
Madras Institute of Technology
Chennai• 05/1988
B.Tech: Instrumentation Technology
St Xavier's College
Palayamkottai• 04/1985
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry,
Physics and Mathematics
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Quality Auditor ISO
9001:2000, IOCL – 2000
Certified in Pneumatic Controls by
Festo India – 2002
Foundation Fieldbus Organization
- Member - 2006
Certified Green Belt Six Sigma
Leader, Dow Chemical - 2013
Managed Resources, production, workflow and work distribution, analyzing each stage of project life cycle and recommending improvements to streamline project requirements.
Oversaw reporting functions to executive leadership.
Motivated resources towards achieving all project milestones throughout start to finish.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
Managed professionally the large-scale projects and initiatives including, introducing new work flow systems, tools, training, technology and process to support attainment of challenging objectives.
Saved cost and schedule tangentially as against Project milestones. FLOWSERVE INDIA CONTROLS - Assistant Manager, Instrumentation INDIA, NETHERLANDS• 06/2004 ~ 10/2005
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
Calculated component and instrumentation specifications for Mechanical Sealing Systems, utilizing in-house design tools and custom-built solutions.
Drafted full piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) documents for use in Process Industry.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
Contributed to client proposals, spearheading compliance with prescribed technical specifications and Estimation.
Developed functional design specifications for Seal selection program.
Johncrane India Pvt Ltd - Assistant Manager - Instrumentation CHENNAI, TAMILNADU• 03/2003 ~ 05/2004
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and Design & Manufacturing in-line with forecasted demands.
Directed Gas control package design according to API 682 and met customer specifications.
Involved in Estimation of Gas control Skid and Seal control Panels NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Monitored closely Design Engineering deliverables and increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies on End Product. Indian Organic Chemical Ltd - Deputy Manager and HOD CHENNAI, INDIA• 02/1995 ~ 03/2002
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
Pursued every opportunity to learn about Polymer Process control at all levels of Maintenance and improve team member support.
Provided strategic allocation of resources to various process units and in alignment with O&M needs.
PROFESSIONAL INTEREST
Mentoring and coaching
Learning cross culture practices
Learning New Technology
Visiting faculty in Engineering
Universities.
Helping Deserve communities.
Develop soft tools to ease work front.
CAREER ASPIRATION
Heading Instrument Department in a
large Organization
Leading Automation Interface
function end to end
Become an entrepreneur in my long-
term is my career vision
Conferred with internal customers (Process Units) each day to maintain current understanding of needs and preferences, resolve issues and promote brand loyalty.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
Enhanced operational efficiency of Polymer Process by optimizing Process control and logics in order to obtain planned Production.
Maximized resource utilization during in-house Modernization and Process Improvement projects to uphold strict business targets.
Established and administered annual budget with effective controls on utilizing Talents and work processes to prevent loss in production, minimize wastages and support sustainability objectives. MF KENT for KNPC Mina Al Ahmadi Refinery – Engineer - Instruments KUWAIT • 12/1993 ~ 12/1994
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
Maintained exemplary conduct at all times on fix the process control issues and Determined corrective actions for maintenance when equipment failed or required repairs.
Developed documentation, including Loop diagrams and Instrument specifications to meet KNPC standards of restoration project of Hydrogen cracker and Vacuum Re-run unit.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
Evaluated safety in process and procedures to carry out shut – down and start-up activities.
Madras Fertilizers Ltd - Maintenance Engineer- Instrumentation CHENNAI, INDIA• 03/1991 ~ 12/1993
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
Managed daily activities of maintenance staff by Maintenance Log and Production Reports.
Worked on Project Team to carry-out Pre-Startup activities of Ammonia Reactor, Refrigeration compressors and Startup Heater. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
Improved the Automatic Bagging machine efficiency
Sized various Flowmeters for mixed gases and liquids Indian Petrochemical Corporation - Maintenance Engineer- Inst VADODARA, INDIA• 07/1989 ~ 03/1991
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
Managed daily activities of maintenance staff by Maintenance Log and Production Reports.
Worked on custody metering and Flow computers for Exports. Indian Institute of Science - Scientist B Instrumentation Services Unit BANGALORE, INDIA• 06/1988 ~ 06/1989
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
Worked closely with Senior Scientist to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete research and development projects.
Completed conceptual design of Solar Refrigeration system to ensure compliance with relevant project requirements.
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