Ganesan Ramanathan
Kuwait
Summary
An individual, who wants to be a Lead Commissioning Engineer for Process Units, Utilities & Offsites, of Petrochemicals, Refineries, O&G companies, who has an accomplished record of safely & timely, while fulfilling the expectations of management, lead commissioning of 12 refinery / petrochemicals scale boilers, middle east's biggest multi point ground flares (MPGF), Oil & Gas Pipelines, BFW systems, Incinerators, Air systems, Water Systems, etc.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
PSM Consultant
Kuwait Oil Company
06.2023 - Current
- In the role of PSM consultant, provided consultancy services, lead and participated in the review of HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL study, MOCs, ISDs, QRAs, facility siting, PHSERs, RCAs, etc.,
- Review of PS procedures, HSE procedures, standards, etc., for continuous improvements by reviewing processes adapting industry best practices.
- Contributed significantly towards achieving organizational goals of ZERO Process Safety Incidents by aligning individual objectives & strategic vision of the company.
- Lead PSM & insurance audits and prepared audit report
- Set PSM and Insurance Audit Plan and Developed PSM and Insurance Audit Checklist.
Lead Operations & Commissioning Specialist
KIPIC Refinery & Petrochemicals Complex
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Lead a team of around 150 engineers & operators to commission (1) Welcron Boilers, Steam Grid & BFW Systems, (2) Elliott Turbines & associated systems, (3) Biggest in Middle East Multi Point Ground Flares (MPGF) by Zeeco, (4) Air Systems Nitrogen PSA units, (5) Cooling water systems Waste Water, Zero Liquid Discharge & Waste Incineration Systems and (6) Gas & Liquid fuel pipelines, etc.
- Developed training and processes for new equipment.
- Evaluated project risks, ensuring prompt mitigation actions were taken when necessary.
- Developed customized commissioning protocols to suit the unique requirements of each project.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors through clear communication and proactive issue resolution.
- Optimized operations by training personnel on new equipment and systems.
- Oversaw hiring, training, scheduling and support.
- Increased client satisfaction with thorough documentation and comprehensive progress reports.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to integrate innovative solutions into commissioning strategies.
- Enhanced system performance with thorough testing and troubleshooting procedures.
- Facilitated strong communication among stakeholders, fostering collaboration and problem-solving efforts.
Senior Improvement Engineer for Utilities & Marine Terminal Operations
EQUATE PETROCHEMICALS, KUWAIT (A Dow Joint Venture)
08.1996 - 09.2020
- Lead a team of around 50 Engineers & operators to successfully commission Macchi Boilers & associated systems in 2008
- Lead a team of around 50 Engineers & operators to successfully commission Cerrey Boilers & associated systems in 1996
- Commissioned Incinerators & WWTP in 1997 and 2008 successfully Actively Participated in 7 major Turnarounds, of at least $300 million each
- Performed breakthrough trouble shooting in 2010, when entire site was about to be shut down due to inability to fire liquid wastes in boilers
- Member of ethylene unit debottlenecking team & glycol capacity increase team
- Actively supported Sulphur Recovery Unit and flares startup in 2008.
Shift Operations Superintendent
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD
12.1990 - 08.1996
- Part of successful Commissioning team for Babcock Boilers & associated systems and GE Frame 6 gas turbines between 1991 and 1996.
Operator
PREMJI RAOJI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Worked in shifts in various utility units like Boilers, Gas Turbines, Instrument Air compressors, inert gas plant, etc.
Engineer Trainee
AJIT INDIA MADRAS (P) LIMITED
01.1987 - 01.1988
Education
Certified Chartered Engineer -
Institution of Engineers (India)
Boiler Proficiency Engineer -
IBR Board, India
1994
Bachelor of Mechanical Engg - AMIE -
Institution of Engineers (India)
1992
Diploma in Mechanical Engg -
DOTE, Tamil Nadu
India1987
Skills
- Lead Commissioning
- Process Safety Lead
- Improvement Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Turn Around Coordination
- Burner Management
- Process Automation
- Six Sigma GBPL
- Root Cause Analysis
- Alarm Management Lead
Others
- Advanced Level Toastmaster
Phone
00965 9720 9910, 0091 98434 97698
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/25/1969
Languages
English
Native language
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Proficient
C2
Gujarati
Upper intermediate
B2
Malayalam
Upper intermediate
B2
Arabic
Elementary
A2
Timeline
PSM Consultant
Kuwait Oil Company
06.2023 - Current
Lead Operations & Commissioning Specialist
KIPIC Refinery & Petrochemicals Complex
09.2020 - 12.2022
Senior Improvement Engineer for Utilities & Marine Terminal Operations
EQUATE PETROCHEMICALS, KUWAIT (A Dow Joint Venture)
08.1996 - 09.2020
Shift Operations Superintendent
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD
12.1990 - 08.1996
Operator
PREMJI RAOJI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
01.1988 - 01.1990
Engineer Trainee
AJIT INDIA MADRAS (P) LIMITED
01.1987 - 01.1988
Certified Chartered Engineer -
Institution of Engineers (India)
Boiler Proficiency Engineer -
IBR Board, India
Bachelor of Mechanical Engg - AMIE -
Institution of Engineers (India)
Diploma in Mechanical Engg -
DOTE, Tamil Nadu
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