Srikanth PATNALA
Al Muharraq
Summary
With a proven track record at BAPCO Refinery, I excel in distillation design and leading teams through complex process enhancements, significantly boosting efficiency. My expertise in chemical process development and a keen focus on environmental compliance have driven substantial improvements in operations, demonstrating a confident and results-oriented approach.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Process Engineer
BAPCO Refinery
08.2022 - Current
- As a Sr. Process Engineer in BMP- Process department handling Hydrogen 2- steams and Nitrogen Plant
- Analyzed design or requirement information for equipment or systems.
- Led root cause analysis investigations to resolve complex production issues.
- Developed and optimized manufacturing processes to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Conducted root cause analyses for complex problems occurring in the production line.
- During construction phase, transmittals review, and CRS submitted without delay, like (CV's, RV's, plant equipment's data sheets, BOD, B/L summary, Design to capacity reviews, PFD's, MCD's, flow orifice data sheets, PCN, TCQ's etc.)
- Reviewed Commissioning test procedures, startup SOP's, catalyst loading procedures and CRS submitted
- Vessel's, Steam drum, columns, and reactor's inspections carried out, supported in catalyst loading activities, reports generated
- Supported in developing H2 Plant Lab sampling schedule and reviewed licensor/vendor test methods
- Participated HAZOP study & P &ID review and issued for construction
- Attended in PSSR walkdowns, MOC meetings, PSSR close out meetings, RFI's, catalyst loading, field equipment inspections etc
- Deviations identified during Field site visits and get rectified, by communicating through proper channel
- Supported in successful commissioning and Startup of Hydrogen plant & Nitrogen plant
- Performance monitoring, Energy management, Process optimization, plant efficiency and troubleshooting
- Developed catalyst, support balls and chemicals summary reports, participated in Design to capacity review, daily meetings, updating DPR's etc
Process Specialist
KIPIC Refinery
02.2022 - 08.2022
- As a Process Specialist with KIPIC Refinery (Kuwait) in Technical Services Department handled 6 units, HPU (4 Units of Hydrogen production Streams Naphtha based), HCU (Hydrogen compression Unit), and HRU (Hydrogen Recovery Unit) in successful commissioning and startup
- Supported Operations department as a mediator between Operations and Licensor/Vendor in commissioning and Startup of units as per the commissioning schedule
- Focus on Laboratory sampling methods as specified by the Vendor/Licensors, and schedule as per the requirement to meet the guaranteed specifications
- Evaluated Site-Notes by Licensors during commissioning and startup, for implementation after discussion or through MOC
- Taken the Lead role from TSD in initiating and getting approval of MOC's (Process related) from PSM MOC team
- Plant critical parameters daily minute data, Trends, and lab analysis as per schedule collected for performance monitoring
- DPR's, daily meetings with TSD manager, catalyst loading reports, Catalyst reduction reports, Trip reports, Catalyst inventory, chemicals inventory, etc prepared for TSD records
Operations Specialist
KNPC Refinery
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: SPIE OIL AND GAS SERVICES
- As an Operations Specialist with KNPC Refinery (Kuwait) handling 7 units, HPU (Hydrogen production Units3 Streams), FPU (Feed Preparation Unit), HCU (Hydrogen compression Unit), and SGP (Saturated Gas Plant), LPG Treatment unit as an Operations Specialist in SPIE O& G Ltd
- As a Operations Specialist heading the team with Process Specialist, Technical Document Developer's, Technical Instructor's, Commissioning Specialist, DCS Specialist, and Field Commissioning Specialist, coordinating with client's Operations, supporting team, and reporting to Sr
- Commissioning Specialist
- Fulfil the Hydrogen demand for Interface units commissioning, Start-up & stable operation
- Unit wise focused on Performance monitoring & stable operation to achieve PGTR
- Focal Point for witnessing all Pre-commissioning, Preservation, commissioning, and Start-up activities
- Set the individual unit KPIs after the entire project commissioning activities completion
- Reviewed the test run procedures and operating manuals from EPC
- Identified deviations of As Built PEFS & technical documents and generated reports
- Focus towards Unit losses, energy efficiency and reduce chemicals consumption
- SPIE OIL AND GAS SERVICES
Refinery Shift Superintendent
HMEL Refinery
02.2016 - 09.2018
- Key focus areas are communicating & coordinating all the Refinery units in case of emergencies, reducing flare loss, reducing Odour complaints, Playing an important role of Incident Commander' in case of 'Onsite' & 'Offsite' emergencies
- Total responsibility of all Refinery units during silent hours, Sunday's, and PH days
- Excel in steering the successful rollout of plant operations with accountability of defining scope, setting timelines, analysing requirements, prioritizing tasks, identifying dependency and evaluating risks & issues as per pre-set budgets and thereby reducing downtime and enhancing operational effectiveness
- Leading the RSS Minutes of Meeting (MOM) along with COO, HRO, and VP's (O & M, TS, and HSE) regarding major issues on safety, operations, maintenance, Technical & accordingly job planning, marketing dispatch of products issues on entire Refinery in deciding the forward path for troubleshooting
- Conducting daily shift meetings for planning and coordinating maintenance activities on priority basis
- Review and revalidate all critical work permit like hot work/confined space after General shift hours
- Preparing the Daily Reports of the entire Refinery complex & guiding the Senior Management team for taking corrective actions in various units
Lead Panel Operator
ORYX-GTL
12.2005 - 02.2016
- Commissioned Auto Thermal Reformer, Air Separation Unit and Hydrocracker units in Field and DCS
- Lead role in Start-ups, Shutdowns, and Turnaround
- Handled Cryogenic fluids like Liquid Oxygen, Liquid Nitrogen
- Worked as Day shift support for streamlining plant activities like Documentation, work force scheduling, trainings as per training matrix, Overtime management, framing instructions for stabilization of plant, generating daily reports, minimising the Gas-Circuit cost centre
- Review of P&IDs, PFDs, Cause and Effect (C&E) diagrams and Equipment specification sheets, preparation of punch list, during Pre-commissioning phase
- Developed safe operating procedures, maintenance hand over procedures, checklists
- Developed Pre-commissioning, commissioning sequence chart, schedule and operating manuals
- Process optimization, plant efficiency and debottlenecking studies done, MOC has initiated and implemented to increase production capacity and reduce downtime
- Active participation and contribution for Design review/HAZOP/SIL/Hazardous classification
- Trouble shooting handled Power failure situation, ATR burner failure, Plant emergencies and trips, Plant load fluctuations, and furnace blow out etc
Operator
Tasnee Petrochemical
05.2005 - 12.2005
- Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning and start-up of Ammonia plant, Tank Farm, Purge Gas Recovery Unit and Cooling Towers operation in Field and DCS
Sr. Panel Operator
NFCL
Kakinada
05.1997 - 05.2005
- Cooling towers collapsed during normal operations, Ammonia Urea cooling towers inter connection opened and plant load reduced to 80% and stabilized the plant
- Catalyst Loading of Hydro-generator reactor of PDS and FDS, Zinc bed absorbers, Pre-reformer, reformer, HT, LT, Methanator Reactor, Paul ring loading in columns
- Review of P&IDs, PFDs, Cause and Effect (C&E) diagrams and Equipment specification sheets, preparation of punch
Education
Master of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Karnataka University
India01.2014
MBA - production and operations management & Finance
Amity University
India01.2010
Bachelor's degree - chemical engineering
Jadavpur University
India01.2003
Bachelor of Science -
Andhra University
India01.1997
Skills
- Distillation design
- Chemical process development
- Process safety management
- Environmental compliance
- Process implementation
- Process development
Certification
- Certified Energy Managers thru BEE (Ministry of Central Government Energy Management) India.
- Successfully completed 'A' grade in Aspen Hysys of latest version.
- Lead Auditor ISO-9001:2008 QMS at Qatar.
- Process Design certified Engineer thru Smart Brains Ltd.
- Honours Diploma in Software Engineering thru APTECH, India in 1997.
Profile Summary - Key Strengths
- 27 years of experience in TSD, Operations, Pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, shutdown and Turnaround of Refinery units, GTL, Petrochemicals, Ammonia, and Utilities.
- Played an important role 'Incident Commander' in 'Onsite' & 'Offsite' emergencies as RSS.
- Unit manager responsible for stable and energy efficient and safe operation, troubleshooting, scheduled meetings, team management, manpower scheduling, cost cutting, priority job planning and coordinating with maintenance team, unit KPI's, individual performance appraisals etc.
- Strength in analyzing the problems, problem solving, quick decisions and corrective actions.
- Excels in steering the successful rollout of plant operations with accountability of defining scope, setting timelines, analyzing requirements, prioritizing tasks, identifying dependencies and evaluating risks & issues as per pre-set budgets.
- Skilled in handling erection & commissioning of equipment thereby reducing downtime and enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Demonstrated excellence in overseeing complete operations related activities in coordination with internal & external departments.
- Leveraged abilities in handling diverse range of plant activities such as evaluation of strategic plans, process, commissioning, capacity planning, process control, cost management & quality assurance.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
Training
- TAFE (Training & Assessment) Workplace Coaching Program Level 3
- Team Building Course Training Level 2
- Oxygen (LOX and GOX) Safety Training
- Performance Appraisal Training
- PTW Level 1 & 2
- Fire & Safety Training Level 3 (Doha, Qatar)
Executive Summary - Work Experience
27 years of overall experience in EPC, Operations, Process, Training, Production Planning & coordination including 17+ years of Middle East Experience and hands-on experience in Pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-ups.
Personal Information
- Family Status: Married
- Date of Birth: 07/01/77
- Nationality: Indian
Timeline
Sr. Process Engineer
BAPCO Refinery
08.2022 - Current
Process Specialist
KIPIC Refinery
02.2022 - 08.2022
Operations Specialist
KNPC Refinery
09.2018 - 09.2021
Refinery Shift Superintendent
HMEL Refinery
02.2016 - 09.2018
Lead Panel Operator
ORYX-GTL
12.2005 - 02.2016
Operator
Tasnee Petrochemical
05.2005 - 12.2005
Sr. Panel Operator
NFCL
05.1997 - 05.2005
Master of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Karnataka University
MBA - production and operations management & Finance
Amity University
Bachelor's degree - chemical engineering
Jadavpur University
Bachelor of Science -
Andhra University
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