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Sivakumar Sekar

Sivakumar Sekar

Abudhabi

Summary

Dedicated Refinery Operator with 20 years experience in efficiently operating and maintaining refinery plant and equipments, ensuring optimal production levels and product quality. Proficient in troubleshooting technical issues,monitoring process conditions and adhering to safety regulations. Demonstrating excellent communications and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and achieve operational goals. Committed to continuous improvement and staying current with industry advancement

Overview

3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Panel Operator (Acting)

ADNOC Refinery
Al Ruwais, Abu Dhabi
2019.06 - Current
  • Monitored and logged operating parameters via DCS across allocated plant areas.
  • Operated field equipment remotely through DCS and field communications coordination.
  • Responded to abnormalities using procedures and operational know-how to reduce downtime.
  • Coordinated with panel operators to align supplies and shared activities.
  • Monitored alarms and maintained steady state operation for assigned facilities.
  • Reviewed daily lab results and adjusted unit parameters to meet specs.
  • Conducted start-ups and shutdowns of allocated facilities per company procedures.
  • Briefed incoming relievers on operating status and significant shift events.
  • Responded quickly to alarms, preventing significant damage or downtime.
  • Managed emergency scenarios through quick problem-solving skills.

Production Operator

Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO)
Muscat, Oman
2014.01 - 2019.06

UNIT AND EQUIPMENT HANDLED:

  • Sulphur Recovery Unit (SRU)
  • Glycol dehydration unit(glycol injection pump, reboiler, glycol regenerator and surge vessel)
  • Condensate stabilization unit with high pressure separator & distillation column
  • Centrifugal compressor ( Hitachi,44000 nm3/hr capacity)
  • Heat exchangers, Fanfan coolers, closed drain system, Instrument air and Nitrogen Packages

Senior Operation Engineer

Nagarjuna Oil Corporation
Cuddalore, India
2010.04 - 2013.12

Unit and Equipment Handled

  • Light gas oil (LGO) hydrotreator (Axen technology)
  • Hydrogen PSA units (linde technology)
  • Amine treatment
  • Acid gas removal unit

Responsibilities:

  • Streamlined production process by identifying and rectifying operational inefficiencies.
  • Prepared technical reports to communicate project progress and outcomes.
  • Investigated process incidents, identifying root causes effectively.
  • Commissioned new equipment installations efficiently without disrupting production schedules.
  • Participated in project meetings, ensuring alignment of goals and objectives.
  • Recommended plant modifications to enhance operational efficiency and safety measures.
  • Oversaw process adjustments, optimised product yield and quality.
  • Monitored equipment performance, ensured optimal functionality at all times.
  • Liaised with senior management effectively, providing timely updates on plant operations.

Commissioning Operator

Aromatics Oman Project (through GS Engineering)
Muscat, Oman
2008.12 - 2010.02

UNIT AND EQUIPMENT HANDLED:

  • Naphtha hydrotreator (unit capacity is 886 KMTA, Axens technology)
  • Naphtha Reformer unit with CCR (Continuous Catalyst Regeneration)
  • Centrifugal Compressors with steam turbine
  • Stripper column, Splitter column and deethanizer column
  • Propane refrigeration unit
  • Fire heater (natural draft)
  • Chemical injection packages such as corrosion inhibition, filming amine and wash water injection

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Bharathidasan university
India
1999.04 - 2002.04

MBA - Safety Management

Annamalai University
Chidambaram
2019.02 - 2021.07

B.Tech - Chemical

Himalayan university
India
2012.01 - 2015.05

Diploma - NEBOSH Internation Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (level-6)

NEBOSH, UK
UAE
2020.03 - 2021.02

Skills

  • Operation of DCS and controllers
  • Centrifugal and reciprocating compressors
  • High-pressure pumps and exchangers
  • Work order processing
  • Permit to work system
  • Job safety analysis
  • Safety risk assessment
  • Hazard identification techniques
  • Incident reporting and near misses
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Isolation procedures
  • Alarm rationalization
  • HAZOP Studies
  • SAP proficiency

Certification

  • NEBOSH International Diploma In Occupational Health and Safety, (Level -6) UK Jul, 2020 - Mar, 2022
  • Certified Member, Institution Of Occupational safety and Health (IOSH), UK Aug 2022 - Present
  • ISO45001:2018 Laed Auditor (Occupational Health and safety Management Sysyem), Certified by the CQI and IRCA

Languages

English
Tamil
Hindi

Timeline

Diploma - NEBOSH Internation Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (level-6)

NEBOSH, UK
2020.03 - 2021.02

Senior Panel Operator (Acting)

ADNOC Refinery
2019.06 - Current

MBA - Safety Management

Annamalai University
2019.02 - 2021.07

Production Operator

Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO)
2014.01 - 2019.06

B.Tech - Chemical

Himalayan university
2012.01 - 2015.05

Senior Operation Engineer

Nagarjuna Oil Corporation
2010.04 - 2013.12

Commissioning Operator

Aromatics Oman Project (through GS Engineering)
2008.12 - 2010.02

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Bharathidasan university
1999.04 - 2002.04
Sivakumar Sekar