Niranjani Venkataraman

ado2xd@r.postjobfree.com 201-***-**** Lewis Center, OH 43035

Summary

Focused Process Engineer with skills in change improvements, process flow circuits, design, process tools and problem analysis. Seeking to bring further success to firm through dedication, exceptional focus and hard work.

Skills

●PI System and ProcessBook

●ERP Package: SAP R/3 PP Module

●Microsoft Office

●Statistical Process Control

●SAS Analytical Software

●Commissioning

Experience

Process Engineer Nyrstar Clarksville - Clarksville, TN 05/2021 - Current

●Provide technical support to Plant Production departments to increase operational efficiency.

●Conduct process capability study to analyze the variance of Zinc in purified solution and develop proposal for routine controller titration accuracy and precision.

●Initiated HAZOP study on cell crane operational safety using Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and redesigned the electrical safety training module for cell house.

●Monitor and perform root cause analysis on the variance in the quality of the electrolytic solution, Cathode and Reagents.

●Perform Mass and Energy balances to study the efficiency of cellhouse cooling tower.

●Working with Department Coordinator, Controllers and Team Leaders in identifying and addressing areas for improvement in understanding the assays, impacts of variation and its criticality in reporting the wrong numbers.

●Implemented rainbow charts to assist in visually identifying erratic and erroneous assay results.

●Designed PI Process Handbook for Cell House.

●Part of the team which conducts production time studies to identify and evaluate bottlenecks and also explore automation opportunities for Cathode stripping machines and extend Anode life.

Process Engineer Hindustan Zinc - Dariba, Rajasthan, India 05/2008 - 08/2011

Team Leader:

●Commissioned the start-up of a new Cell House (with 192 kA – Rated Capacity).

●Was part of the team involved in the procurement, installation and operation of the equipment.

●Ensured production systems are operated safely and efficiently while achieving the

production targets with an efficient rating.

●Evaluated and implemented initiatives for improving the safety and performance of

production machinery and processes.

●Continuously monitored the process parameters while taking corrective and preventive

measures.

Production Planning and Process Control:

●Performed metallurgical balance of Zinc on a monthly basis.

●Prepared the Business plan for the year and was involved in the evaluation of the

production variances and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of critical equipments.

●Conducted internal audits for raw materials and inventories using Six Sigma Techniques

●Prepared Management Information System (MIS) reports, Production and Consumption reports in SAP.

●Was part of Total Quality Management (TQM) projects

1. Reduction of Zinc Jarofix and Cell Cleaning Discharge.

2. Increase in life of Silver Lead Anodes with the help of Anode cleaning and flattening

machine.

Education and Training

Annamalai University Chidambaram, India 05/2008

Bachelor of Engineering: Chemical Engineering

Accomplishments

●Successfully commissioned and established the Zinc Cell House plant at Dariba Zinc Smelter, (210,000 TPA SHG Zinc Ingot) within a minimum timeline of Leaching start-up (3 Days).

●Commissioned Magnesium removal plant and sustained removal of Magnesium to the Effluent Treatment Plant.

●Internal auditor for ISO certification of Dariba Zinc Smelter.

Websites, Portfolios, Profiles

●https://www.linkedin.com/in/niranjani-venkataraman-1a4a0932/

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