Indravadan Patel, Day Analytical Techologist

Indravadan Patel

Day Analytical Techologist

equate petrochemical company

Location
Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
Education
Bachelor's degree, CHEMISTRY
Experience
23 years, 0 Months

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Day Analytical Techologist at equate petrochemical company
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • My current job since September 2010

Right now, I am working as a Day Analytical Technologist at Equate Petrochemical Company, Kuwait

My Job Profile in the Lab is as Follows.
• Performing variety of analysis and tests in accordance with established testing methods and instructions.
• Carrying out complex test analysis of Aromatics, EBSM, EG, EU, PE, PP Plants and involve in studies to support production performance, product quality optimization and customer needs.
• Monitoring and performing equipment calibration in his assigned area.
• Carrying out maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment in his area of responsibility.
• Monitoring and providing necessary assistance for any deviation to maintain SPC program.
• Extending skills in the development and writing of work instruction and technical reports.
• Contributing expertise in claim handling and perform necessary test analysis in this regard.
• Creating material reservation and coordinate lab maintenance with PA in the absence of Lab Coordinator.
• Monitoring and following-up of inventory level of standard and utility gases and other utilities. When necessary inform laboratory engineer or stock-keeper.
• Testing and inspecting newly installed or repaired laboratory testing apparatus and equipment and train Laboratory Technicians on the use of them.
• Complying with all safety and fire rules and regulations, including the use of protective clothing and equipment and ensures that all personnel working in his area comply with safety regulations.
• Carrying out other similar or related duties as assigned which includes ensuring the application of good housekeeping in the laboratory, maintaining all related files and record

LAB CHEMIST at Inspectorate International ( S A ) Limited
  • Saudi Arabia
  • September 2009 to July 2010

I am currently working as a QC Chemist at M/S INSPECTORATE INTERNATIONAL(UK) LTD, Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-An Independent Petroleum & Petrochemicals Inspection Company.
The company has been a part of the Saudi Chemical industry and was the first independent inspection company to become ISO certified and is currently registered under ISO: 17025 throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for both operations and testing on Oil, Petroleum, Petrochemicals and Environmental Samples.
My Job Profile in the Lab is as Follows.
Analysis of crude oil and petroleum products (Naphtha, Mogas, Kerosene, residual fuels, Jet fuel etc.) Analysis of all types of Petrochemicals like Styrene, Caustic, EDC, CIE, Mathanol, MTBE, Benzene, Cyclohexane, ECH, Hexane etc.Analysis of Lube Oils, Transformer Oils, Urea, Sulphur, Catalysts, Gases Like Propylene, Ethylene etc.
All samples are analyzed as per ASTM, IP, UOP, methods

Lab shift Supervisor at National petrochemical industrila company,Yanbu,suadi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia
  • June 2007 to June 2009

National Petrochemical Industrial Company, Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
Recently I have Working As A Lab Technician In National Petrochemical Industrial Co. Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.

 I am responsible for following Petroleum product Analysis, Refinery Intermediate process Analysis & Water analysis and Polypropylene Samples

 Analysis of Polypropylene homopolymer and Petroleum products, different additives, in process samples, finishes product samples and water samples.
 Analysis QC / QA samples of Polypropylene and material release through SAP.
 Actively participate in all types of commissioning activities like instrument installation, calibration, preventive maintenance, trouble shooting and method development work.
 Company having BASELL SPERIPOL TECHNOLOGY for making Polypropylene HOMO, RADEM and IMPACTS GRADES.
 Recently laboratory commissioned.
 Results reporting & product certification through Laboratory Information Management Service.


 Test Parameter

 Raw materials Purity test like Propylene gases by Gas Chromatograph.
 In-process testing like Catalyst and Additives, MFI, Xylene soluble test, Colour value (Yellowness Index), Pellet size, APS, Fines, Bulk Density, and other physical test of Polypropylene.
 Processing test of the Finish product like Gel rating, Filterability, Flexural Modulus, Openability (T.Q. Film) Moisture etc.

Jr.Officer at ESSAR OIL LIMITED,JAMNAGAR,INDIA
  • India
  • October 2006 to May 2007

Essar Oil Limited, JAMNAGAR, INDIA.
Previously I Am Working As A Laboratory Officer In Essar Oil Limited, Refinery division. Helpful to senior for commissioning of laboratory, EOL will Crude Processing Capacity of 10.5 mmtpa...
I am responsible for start up and set up of the laboratory analysis of utility samples and various crude samples and various Petroleum product as well as intermediate plant samples analysis.
• Over 9 Years experience in testing quality control with diversified industries like petrochemicals and Refinery
• Extensive experience in analysis of row materials, plant sample &finish product.
Adept at developing formulas for new product and physicals & chemicals analysis
• Proficient in maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of analytical equipment, thereby enhancing productivity
• Actively involved in the commissioning of ESSAR REFINARY
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and team management skills
Testing / Inspection
 Monitoring analysis and inspection of row materials.
 Involve in the testing of the plant sample using ASTM, UOP and IS methods
 Testing of the products at different stage by adoption of conventional testing methods and sophisticated equipments.
 Researching and deciding upon the artwork, specifications of finish product
 LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).
SQL LIMS Version 4.0:- Based on SQL and Windows NT. & LABWORKS ES (Perkin Elmer) Total operation of LIMS: - Sample Logging, Results entry, Approving the results, & Result data generation.
Quality Compliance ∕Safety
 Ensure compliance of ISO quality measure by maintenance of appropriate requisite documentation/records.
 Ensuring a safe work environment by conducting safety training and mock drills

Lab Chemist at RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED,JAMNAGAR,INDIA
  • India
  • March 2005 to September 2006

Reliance Industries Limited, Jamnagar.

Previously I was Working As A Chemist In Reliance Industries Limited, A World Largest Grassroots Refinery certified by ISO 14001, 9001 and OHSAS-18001, Having Crude Processing Capacity of 33 mmtpa, This is NABL (ISO-17025) certified laboratory.
I am responsible for following Petroleum product Analysis, Refinery Intermediate process Analysis & Water analysis and Polypropylene Samples
 Petroleum Analysis :-
Raw material: - Crude Oil
Refinery finished product: - LPG, Naphtha, URG (Unleaded Regular Gasoline), SKO (Superior Kerosene Oil), HSD (High Speed Diesel), and ATF.
Aromatic finished product: - Paraxylene, Orthoxylene, Benzene.
Refinery Process Samples Analysis.
Parameters:-Distillation, Kinematic Viscosity, Flash Point, Moisture, Pour Point, Copper corrosion, colour, Vapourpressure, GumContent, Sediment, Carbon Residue, Oxidation Stability, Acidity, Density, Smoke Point, Sulphur, HydrogenSulphide, Cloud Point, BS & W, Mercaptans, Bromine Index etc.
All samples are Analyzed As per ASTM, IP, UOP, ISO and BIS methods.
 GC Analysis

GC Laboratory is having various types of Gas Chromatographs integrated with Multidimensional and Multifunctional techniques for various dedicated analysis. Analysis of samples for Refinery Products like LPG, naptha, benzene, p-xylene and o-xylene. Also analyzing various liquid and gas samples from process of refinery.

All samples are analyzed as per ASTM, BIS and APHA methods.

Also involved in Calibration of Instruments, Standardization and generate product certificates & train the new joiners for the company.

Sr.Lab Chemist at Panoli intermideat(India) Pvt.Ltd.,Jhagadia,Dis.:Bharuch,INDIA
  • India
  • February 2001 to February 2005

 GC Analysis

GC Laboratory is having various types of Gas Chromatographs integrated with Multidimensional and Multifunctional techniques for various dedicated analysis. Analysis of samples for Refinery Products like LPG, naptha, benzene, p-xylene and o-xylene. Also analyzing various liquid and gas samples from process of refinery.
 Water Analysis: -

Utility Samples: -Sea Water, Desalination Water, DM Water, Boiler Water, Condensate water, Cooling Water, Effluent Water And Sewage Water samples.
Process Samples: - Brine water, Boot water and sour water.
Parameters: - pH, Conductivity, TDS, TOC, COD, BOD, Alkalinity, Chloride, Colour, Cyanide, DO, Hardness, Hydrogen Sulphide, HSS, Hydrazine, Iron, MDEA, MLSS, MLVSS, Ammonia, Oil and Grease, TSS, Phenol, Phosphate, Silica, Sulphate, Sulphide, Turbidity, TVC and SRB etc.
Utility Raw materials: - Caustic Lye, Sulfuric acid, Sodium carbonate, Sodium hypo chloride, Sodium Bromide, Activated Carbon, Calcium chloride, Hydrogen Peroxide, Hydrochloric Acid, Sodium bicarbonate, Sodium Chloride, Tri Sodium Phosphate, Ferric Chloride and Sodium Chlorite.

Education

Bachelor's degree, CHEMISTRY
  • at GUJARAT UNIVERSITY
  • May 1999

Specialties & Skills

Problem Analysis
Petrochemical
Analysis
GUJARATI & HINDI

Languages

English
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