Dharani Deori

• Managed production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining high quality standards.
• Improved production efficiency by developing and implementing new manufacturing processes.
• Participated in safety audits, ensuring a secure working environment for all employees.
• Assisted in the design of custom manufacturing equipment, improving overall functionality and ease of use.
• Maintained compliance with industry regulations and company policies through diligent documentation and reporting practices.
• Analyzed data trends from daily operations reports, identifying areas where efficiencies could be improved upon.
• Provided technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
• Determined root causes of failures and recommended changes in designs, tolerances or processing methods.

• Reduced production downtime by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
• Designed and executed experiments to identify process improvements, leading to reduced costs and increased efficiency.
• Managed capital projects for the installation of new equipment or modifications to existing systems, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
• Provided technical support for troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining plant reliability and minimizing operational disruptions.
• Identified bottlenecks in the production line through capacity analysis studies, increasing overall throughput rates as a result.
• Developed process control strategies for optimizing equipment performance and reducing variability in production output.

• Oversaw capital expenditure projects from inception through completion, ensuring alignment with business needs and return on investment expectations.
• Troubleshot complex issues under tight deadlines, prioritizing tasks effectively to minimize disruptions to ongoing operations.
• Conducted root cause analysis for recurring issues, resulting in long-term solutions and improved system stability.
• Designed and implemented effective disaster recovery plans, minimizing business impact during critical events.
• Developed and maintained standardized operating procedures for numerous functions and tasks to streamline plant operations.
• Monitored and optimized production processes to increase throughput and improve quality.

Main responsibilities:

• Implement operational improvements by making necessary adjustments in reactor severity to achieve desired coke quality and yield.
• Manage safety studies effectively, including HAZOP, HAZID, EIA, and critical design reviews like P&ID.
• Conduct project feasibility studies, evaluate plant performance, and communicate findings and recommendations to plant management through written and oral presentations.

Key accomplishments:

• Improved production by establishing a high-performance culture for the Continuous Catalytic Reforming unit (CCR) and Naphtha Isomerisation unit (PENEX).
• Successfully executed the entire shutdown and startup operations for NHT, CCR, and Prime G+, leading the team to safely complete the turnaround ahead of schedule with a capital investment of around USD 500M.

Primary duties:

• Supervised production operations for NHT-CCR and NIU Units at the refinery, ensuring smooth operation of all rotating equipment. Enhanced daily processes and implemented long-term optimization strategies, including troubleshooting.
• Analyzed plant performance to maintain optimal product yields, quality, and efficient use of energy and chemicals.
• Led process studies for Plant modifications and participated in HAZOP studies. Engaged in HSEIA, QRA, and risk assessments to improve plant safety.
• Evaluated current technologies and proposed new technologies to align with company goals.

Key achievements:

• Successfully restored catalyst activity to 100% for designing start of run conditions and established yield accounting procedures for the Catalytic Reforming Unit.
• Demonstrated effective leadership in managing emergencies including Power failure, DCS failure, Steam failure, Fire, and Gas leak emergencies.
• Played a key role in commissioning the Motor Spirit Block, overseeing the Naphtha Hydrotreater, Catalytic Reforming, and Naphtha Isomerization Unit.