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Arpita Gajjar 443-***-**** Process Design Engineer www.linkedin.com/in/arpitagajjar ******.************@*****.*** Baltimore, MD - 21030

Professional Summary

With over seven years of experience as a chemical engineer, I have excelled in the Design department of one of the largest chemical and fertilizer industries.

My roles have included modifying existing plants, scaling up R&D pilot projects to commercial scale, and providing comprehensive engineering support from project inception to commissioning.

I have successfully completed basic engineering for over 120 schemes and participated in 6-7 major new projects for the company. Throughout my tenure, I have consistently proposed cost-saving and energy-efficient measures during the basic engineering stage, enhancing the efficiency and economy of both schemes and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily monitoring and oversight of Ammonia, Urea, Melamine, and Utility plants, focusing on troubleshooting, debottlenecking, and plant upgrades to drive efficiency improvements.

Conducting feasibility studies for new projects or modifications to existing plants, evaluating technical, economic, and operational aspects.

Preparing Basic Design Engineering Packages, including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment specifications, and general arrangement drawings. This also includes information on utilities, safety systems, instruments, and environmental considerations.

Conducting root cause analysis and troubleshooting for issues in existing operating plants. Recommending design modifications to address and resolve identified problems.

Reviewing project engineering documents and ensuring compliance with battery limit requirements from existing facilities.

Soft Skills:

AutoCAD

MS Office

HTRI

Eager to learn new software tools such as Aspen, HYSYS, and ChemCAD for process simulation and engineering.

Career Break:

From April 2016 to present, I took a career break due to parenting responsibilities and the lack of work authorization in the US. During this time, I participated in volunteering activities and prepared for future job opportunities.

Experience:

Design Engineer – Process

Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd., Vadodara, Gujarat, India

(February 20, 2010 – April 28, 2016)

Schemes:

Prepared design bases for vendors and detailed engineering teams.

Conducted technical evaluations and developed schemes for plant improvements, energy savings, pollution abatement, and statutory compliance.

Executed process design (BEP) for modification schemes across various units, encompassing Process Flow Diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, basic layouts, location plans, and process specifications for vessels, storage tanks, pumps, compressors, instruments, and piping items

Skilled in thermal design of Heat Exchangers and conversant with HTRI.

Conversant with hydraulic calculations.

Reviewed detailed engineering drawings for equipment, piping plans, layouts, and isometrics,

Providing painting and Insulation Specification for piping and equipment.

Prepared design basis for vendors and detail engineering teams.

Conducted technical evaluations and provided recommendations for equipment and piping.

Techno-economical evaluation bids from vendors for equipment, machinery, and package units.

Participated in HAZOP Study.

Designed of Fire protection systems, Effluent systems.

Scheduled commissioning timeline based on plant shutdowns and yard piping for new projects.

Estimated costs and project timelines.

Collected feedback on modifications and prepared As-Built documents.

Projects:

Assisted the team during technical evaluations and contract finalization for upcoming projects.

Reviewed and finalized basic engineering documents from know-how suppliers.

Reviewed and finalized Basis Engineering documents, conducted HAZOP studies, and addressed offsite considerations for new projects.

Designed pilot or semi-commercial plants based on in-house processes.

Managed yard piping for upcoming projects based on grid drawings and site visits.

Participated in debottlenecking studies and revamping projects.

Others:

Submitted statutory reports and coordinated with government agencies to ensure compliance.

Participated in weekly production meetings to discuss operational challenges, production loss, unplanned shutdowns, and instrumentation modifications.

Evaluated production team suggestions, converting viable ideas into economic, material-saving, and pollutant reduction schemes.

Standardized specifications and design criteria.

Established standardized specification sheets and design criteria to meet statutory requirements.

Performed Pareto analysis to identify causes of lower-grade product quality and shutdowns in Melamine plant.

Process Engineer

Daystar Enviro Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Vadodara, Gujarat, India

(June 24, 2009 – February 19, 2010)

Designed various components for ETP (Effluent Treatment Plant), STP (Sewage Treatment Plant), WTP (Water Treatment Plant), turnkey projects, and skid mounted package units for small size plants.

Prepared process block diagrams, process flow diagrams, location plans, general arrangement drawings, and machinery/instrument specifications.

Conducted site visits and troubleshooting during plant commissioning.

Engaged in direct communication with vendors for final design and negotiation.

Prepared bid documents for tender inquiries, exploring cost-effective options from different market vendors.

Edited engineering drawings using AutoCAD software.

Reviewed civil, piping, and electrical drawings for proposed designs.

Academic Excellence

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical)

Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad, India

(May 2009)

Graduated with First Class and Distinction.

Completed vocational training at IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertilizers Cooperative Limited).

Undertook vocational training at Nirma (LAB Manufacturing unit).

Presented a poster during the pre-graduation year.

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