Arun Kumar Anbarasu
Ahmadi
Summary
Seasoned professional with 19+ years of experience in the oil & gas, refinery, and Petro-chemical industries. Diligent problem-solver with a resourceful approach to challenges and an organized style. Excels at managing tasks and achieving results through operational expertise. Excellent communicator who prioritizes delivering outcomes. Seeking a career in a prestigious organization that values exceptional leadership qualities, technical abilities, regulatory knowledge, and expertise. Strives for excellence in all endeavors.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operator – II (Operations Specialist)
Kuwait National Petroleum Company
05.2015 - Current
- Achieve operational excellence in Crude & Vacuum Rerun unit by utilizing Advanced Process & Dynamic Matrix Control strategies by operating the Experion DCS
- Handle manpower and resources for major & minor shutdown and start-up activities
- Work with other cross-functional process team members with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency during commissioning and revamping projects
- Drive continuous improvement using metrics and benchmarking to validate performance and by understanding the root causes of failures
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Perform activities in a wide variety of cross-functional areas including project engineering, process engineering, production engineering, etc
- Provide engineering support to improve existing equipment & process- related activities
- Supervise operations in refinery centralized control room to ensure production schedule is safely executed without incident in an environmentally compliant manner
- Handle emergency situations (fires) as required and act as initial incident commander during emergencies
- Support turnaround and unit shutdown planning and execution through active participation in scope development, providing justification for work items and providing support during commissioning of equipment, shutdown/startup and outage timeframe
- Maintain comprehensive system documentation (requirements, impact assessment, functional and technical specs, implementation plan, wellness checks, etc)
- On-time reporting and take corrective action for Near misses/ Incidents
- Steer all the activities associated with the full lifecycle of the project from initiation to closure stages in accordance with safety, cost, scope, quality & time in line with the overall project schedule, meeting all technical requirements
- Manage the planning, organizing, and managing of resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives
- Provided leadership to the team by managing effective resource allocation, enhancing the capability quotient of team members, driving higher team engagement, setting up goals and conducting performance reviews
- Ensure adherence to pertinent regulatory requirements and to departmental policies, practices, and procedures (P&ID, PFD, Operation manuals, SOPs, safety procedures and industry protocols)
Production Engineer
Cairn India Limited
08.2013 - 04.2015
- DCS Operation of Central Processing Facility (CPF), Oil Movement (O&M) & Midstream Pipeline Operations
- Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
- Maximized productivity by 25% by developing and implementing innovative production processes for new and existing products.
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
Refinery Operator
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited
07.2009 - 07.2013
- Process Unit: Atmospheric/ Vacuum Distillation Unit (CDU/VDU), Sulphur Recovery Unit, FCCU, Amine Treating Unit & Hydrotreating
- Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
- Observed production operations, identified safety hazards and addressed problems to maintain safety for all personnel.
- Performed daily evaluations of wells by measuring tank levels, checking flow lines and documenting pressures.
Technician
Tamilnadu Petro products Limited
02.2006 - 07.2009
- Operation of Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) Unit
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
- Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
Education
B. Tech - Chemical
Anna University, A.C College of Technology (A.C TECH)
Chennai, TamilNadu, India05.2011
Diploma - Petro-Chemical Engineering
CPCL Polytechnic College
Chennai, TamilNadu, India04.2005
Skills
- Aspen HYSYS
- Distributed Control System (DCS)
- Upstream(Oil & Gas Operations) & Downstream (Refinery Operations)
- Engineering, Procurement & Construction
- Commissioning and Revamping
- Process Safety and HAZOP
- Analytical thinking
- Process Safety Management
- Authorized Gas Tester (AGT)
- Confined Space Entry (CSE)
- Permit To Work (PTW)
- Operational documentation
Certification
- Operator training, Petroskills - John Campbell Institute, USA
- Training on Custody Transfer Metering (CTM) system, Emerson, UK
- Training on In-line Inspection, Pigging & Hot tapping of Pipelines
- First Aid training
Accomplishments
- Drove unprecedented results by leading shutdown team for 100% safe start-up ahead of schedule by 25% for the Vacuum Rerun & Crude Unit in Apr' 24, Oct' 23, Mar' 22, Feb' 22, Dec' 21, Dec' 19, Oct' 19, Jun' 17, Apr' 17 & Nov' 16
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Impressive success in safe shutdown/start-up activities of Crude Unit for CFP Tie-in activities during TRS (Total Refinery Shutdown) Nov' 16
- Achieved PSSR (Pre-Start-up Safety Review) with 100% compliance each time & got the Unit to RFSU (Ready For Start-Up) stage
- A Safety Expert with an indelible reputation for achieving incident-free modification of Crude Atmospheric distillation column & Feed maximization Revamp project of CPCL Refinery-II in Jun' 11
- Achieved successful completion of TPL LAB Alkylation Section Revamp in Jun' 07
- Successfully carried out Pneumatic testing & leak checking of equipments and Process systems
- Successfully carried out functionality checking of all Instruments, Interlocks & logic systems
Languages
English
Arabic
Hindi
Key Strengths
Offering profound knowledge of process engineering & control, chemical engineering, refinery operations, shut down & start-up activities, and DCS panel operations across the Oil & Gas Industry. Deft at verifying and updating P&ID, PFD, Operation manuals & other miscellaneous documents. Well versed & adept at handling emergencies such as Fire accidents/Power failures/Equipment failures/Utility failures. Possess thorough knowledge of engineering practices, international codes and standards, procedures, and specifications., Adept at managing project activities involving working out various requirements with respect to utilities, machines, manpower & monitoring overall project operations for ensuring timely completion. Understand the discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives., Adept at anchoring and planning shutdown & start-up activities, revamping projects and commissioning activities of various equipment, systems, and units. Hands-on experience in performing site inspections/supervision related to Revamping and Commissioning Works. Employ equipment, practices, and procedures which promote a healthy, safe, and secure work environment., Stay abreast of industry knowledge by studying trends in and developments in Refinery Operations and DCS systems management. Adroit at participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and attending training organized by reputed organizations., Adroit at directing, leading, and motivating the workforce; imparting continuous on-the-job training for accomplishing greater operational effectiveness/efficiency. Maintain strategic relationships and partnerships within and outside the organization to fully support the achievement of the functions’ goals and objectives.
Accolades
- Received Appreciation letter for mitigating Plant emergency by successfully putting off the fire from one of the Process Pumps and safeguarding other equipment of the Unit without disruption to Production, 06/17, Kuwait National Petroleum Company
- Felicitated with Suggestion Awards consisting of monetary benefit along with appreciation letter for modification proposed in safe & efficient product sampling, 08/11, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited
- Felicitated with Suggestion Awards consisting of monetary benefit along with appreciation letter for modification proposed which reduced individual equipment downtime by 50%, 01/11, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Reading
- Games
- Music
Attributes
- Insatiable Curiosity
- Unwavering Professionalism
- Resilience and Persistence
- Innate Problem-solver
Software
Aspen HYSYS
Aspen EDR
MS Office
Timeline
Operator – II (Operations Specialist)
Kuwait National Petroleum Company
05.2015 - Current
Production Engineer
Cairn India Limited
08.2013 - 04.2015
Refinery Operator
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited
07.2009 - 07.2013
Technician
Tamilnadu Petro products Limited
02.2006 - 07.2009
B. Tech - Chemical
Anna University, A.C College of Technology (A.C TECH)
Diploma - Petro-Chemical Engineering
CPCL Polytechnic College
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