Since October 2012 I am working as Process and Production Incharge with Basic Chemical Industries group. I have been responsible to supervise all activities related to process and operation initially in Chloralkali manufacturing plant and afterwards in Sulfuric production plant.
Supervise plant start-ups, shutdown and emergencies as per the approved established operating procedures.
Establish effective and constructive day-to-day communication with the plant operation staff. i.e. shift engineer, DCS operators, field operators and maintenance staff.
Good knowledge of supervising operation of Reverse Osmosis water treatment unit, Mixed bed water treatment unit, electrolysis unit, furnace, Boilers, Cooling towers, Compressors, Blowers, Brine purification unit, Repurposing of a plate and frame heat exchanger, Process steam and condensate systems and Waste water management.
Monitor routine tests performed to keep water quality in check. (TDS, Ph, Alkalinity, Hardness, PO4, SO3). Also advise dosing of required chemicals to keep all variables in limits as advised in established procedures.
Evaluate & troubleshoot operational concerns and implement corrective actions.
Propose and implement projects to improve process efficiency. i.e. installation of quench air lines, Installation of drain valve on return live from absorber, Widening of Sulphur storage area, Installation of new storage tank etc.
Coordinate with the maintenance departments (Electrical, Mechanical & Instrument) for periodic preventive maintenance of all equipment to minimize breakdowns and to avoid any trippage or unplanned shutdown causing loss of production.
Provide training to newly hired production staff to improve and upgrade their skills.
Access Maintenance jobs and plan hot or cold shut down accordingly. Prepare & maintain complete list of pending jobs to be executed during cold shutdown.
Investigate incidents, accidents and injuries. Document the injuries & events leading to, during, and after the accident and finally make recommendations to fix hazards.
Carrying out job safety analysis by making reports to ensure that the work permit system is being properly followed.
Applying and monitoring environmental laws and regulations and waste management by coordinating with HSE department.
Review and update SOPs, Work Instructions, Material Safety Data Sheets & Other Quality documents.
Statistical analysis of plant parameters and preparation of reports accordingly.
- Company industry:
- Industrial Production
- Job role:
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Engineering