Instrumentation & Analyzer Specialist 22+ Years Global Experience

SALAPU AMAR

Mobile: +91-903******* Location: India Email: ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Instrumentation & Analyzer Professional with 22+ years of international experience delivering world-class reliability in Oil & Gas, LNG, Refinery, and Petrochemical plants across India, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, and Peru. Expert in advanced process analyzers, gas chromatographs, QMI custody metering systems, emissions monitoring, and complex instrumentation loops. Proven ability to reduce downtime, enhance analyzer accuracy, optimize plant operations, and lead instrumentation activities during shutdowns, commissioning, upgrades, and turnaround projects. Recognized for strong HSE compliance, technical leadership, and precision in high-risk, high-value energy environments. KEY STRENGTHS

Analyzer Diagnostics & Advanced Troubleshooting

Commissioning & Start-up Leadership

Shutdown & Turnaround Execution (Major Plants)

DCS/SCADA Integration – Honeywell TDC, DeltaV

High-Accuracy Calibration & Custody Metering

Loop Checking, Instrument Installation & QA/QC

Gas Chromatograph Optimization

Process Instrumentation Reliability

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Strong Safety Compliance (BOSIET, H S, PTW)

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Analyzers: Gas Chromatographs (ABB, Yokogawa, Emerson, Siemens), H S/SO, Sulphur Pit, Air Demand, Total Sulfur, Moisture, TOC, pH/ORP, Conductivity, Density, Chlorine, Oxygen, Dew Point.

Process Instruments: Transmitters (PT, TT, FT, LT), Control Valves, On-Off Valves, Safety/Pilot Valves, Pressure Switches, Radar Level, Vibration (Bently Nevada).

Control Systems: Honeywell TDC 3000, Delta V, Triconex, August Systems, Logi Manager.

Maintenance & Commissioning: Preventive/Corrective maintenance, loop checking, startup, calibration, troubleshooting, spares management.

Documentation & QA/QC: ITPs, method statements, calibration reports, loop/cable tests, impulse/airline tests, punch lists, as-built drawings.

Technical Leadership: Team coordination, project execution, HSE compliance, training juniors, and process optimization.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Instrument Analyzer Technician Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited – Through KCS Pvt. Ltd., India 10/2020 – Present

Perform routine calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive/corrective maintenance of process analyzers.

Upload calibration and maintenance records into SAP for compliance.

Participate in modification projects and plant shutdowns to enhance analyzer performance.

Support installation and commissioning of new analyzers while maintaining safety and HSE compliance.

Monitor analyzer systems for performance trends, recommending improvements. Instrument Technician – Fuel Gas Network (KOC) Kuwait 04/2018 – 10/2019

Maintained Sectioning Valve Stations (SVS), FMC Metering Stations, pig launchers, and receivers.

Troubleshot field instruments and analyzers, achieving high system uptime.

Conducted routine function tests, calibrations, and loop checks in process instrumentation and SCADA.

Supported installation, commissioning, and preventive maintenance programs.

Ensured strict compliance with HSE standards during operations. Sr. Analyzer Instrument Technician – PERU LNG Hunt Oil Company, Peru 03/2011 – 10/2016

Maintained and calibrated advanced gas analyzers, including GC and CEMS.

Performed troubleshooting and repair of process analyzers, improving system reliability.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance LNG plant efficiency.

Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing downtime.

Prepared technical reports and provided training to junior technicians. Analyzer Technician – GASCO Abu Dhabi, UAE 03/2008 – 01/2011

Installed, calibrated, and maintained analyzers including gas chromatographs and spectroscopy-based instruments.

Performed diagnostics and routine inspections for reliable analyzer performance.

Supported plant optimization and upgrade projects.

Maintained detailed maintenance and performance records. Analyzer Technician – Qatar Gas (QG-I) Qatar 03/2007 – 03/2008

Operated and maintained process gas analyzers and online monitoring systems.

Commissioned new analyzer equipment and integrated it with plant control systems.

Conducted performance validation and recalibration of analyzers.

Optimized emissions monitoring systems to comply with environmental standards. Instrument Supervisor – KNPC MAA Refinery Kuwait 10/2005 – 10/2006

Supervised installation of instruments, junction boxes (JBs), pH/ORP analyzers, and conductivity systems.

Directed cable laying, testing, and commissioning activities.

Maintained project documentation, QA/QC records, and progress reports.

Provided technical guidance to ensure accuracy and reliability of installations. Instrument Analyzer Technician – Pace Process Controls Pvt. Ltd. India 09/2001 – 09/2005 Projects:

HPCL – DHDS Revamping Project

IOCL – PX-1 Unit (Panipat) Construction

HPCL – SRU II, CDU II, MEROX I & II (Shutdowns)

CPCL – Utilities and Offsite Project

HPCL – CDU & VDU Shutdown Projects

BSES Andhra Power Ltd. – 220MW Power Project Construction EDUCATION

Diploma – Electronics & Telecommunication, JRN Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University, Udaipur (2007 – 2010)

Instrument Technician Certification, K.N.R.M ITC, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, India (1999 – 2001) TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

BOSIET with EBS

Fire & Safety Training – CPCL, Chennai

Permit to Work (KNPC, KOC, Qatar Gas, GASCO, Peru LNG)

Port Safety, H S, Confined Space, First Aid

STRENGTHS

Team-oriented Analytical Interpersonal Skills Problem-solving Technical Expertise

Attention to Detail Troubleshooting Skills Strong Communication Compliance & Safety Focus

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