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Santosh Upare, Sr. Laboratory Chemist

Santosh Upare

Sr. Laboratory Chemist·Cairn India Ltd

India

Master's degree, Organic Chemistry & Polymer Chemistry

Work experience

Total years of experience: 19 years, 10 months

Sr. Laboratory Chemist

December 2014 - Present

Cairn India Ltd

Ahmedabad, India

December 2014 - Present

 Independently handling laboratory operation alongwith team of 8 chemists & 2 Lab samplers.
 Analysis of Crude oil, Condensate, Natural gas, Waste water, Produced water, Chemicals & Lube Oils.
 Knowledge & operational experience in all aspects of production chemistry issues including management of Scale, Blend Studies, Wax/Asphaltene, Corrosion Inhibition, Wax formation SRB’s, Microbiological growth, Hydrate Inhibition, Produced Water treatment, Custody transfer export cargo analysis.
 Research study in Flowing characteristic, corrosion inhibition & dosing of chemicals.
 Manages the corrosion coupon change out regime and reports on the findings from the analysis.
 Responsible for Certification of Crude Oil Export for domestic Indian subsea refiners.
 Control stock of instruments, materials & chemicals, Maintain stocks at minimum required inventory level.
 Evaluate and set policies and procedures, SOP’S, SOW for Lab operations.
 Follow & adoption of QMS (ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 18001) to resolve working differences
 Active participation in Audits, KPI compliance, HSE policies, Waste management, PTW programs.
 Ensure strict compliance of HSSE guidelines while carrying out sampling, Analysis, Disposal of Products & hazardous chemicals.
 Liaison with third party chemicals suppliers, contractors, Laboratory for chemical dosage, changes in process, introduction of new chemicals and analysis of samples.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Quality Control

Chemist- Laboratory

July 2010 - December 2014

HPCL MITTAL ENERGY LIMITED(Guru Gobind Singh Refinary)

India

July 2010 - December 2014

• Responsible for Preparation of test certificate, Customer compliant samples, Stock-point, Import and Export samples and Communication of the results to the production and marketing department as well as analysis of various products .
• Responsible for decision-making, drafting shift schedules and planning manpower in day-to-day shift activities in the department.
• Responsible for proper Training and Guidance to the subordinates.
• Coordination with Production, Maintenance, SHE (Safety Health and Environment) and Marketing departments for various Inter-functional activities.
• Preparation of Daily, Weekly and Monthly reports of QA activities as a part of MIS (Management Information System).
• Preparation of Final product certificate for customers.
• Carrying out and verification of the calibration activities.
• Preparation and maintenance of ISO 9001 - 2008 documents
and coordination in ISO audits.
• Medical and Manpower accounting team leader at the time of
ON-SITE emergency.
• Authorized DGCA(Directorate General of Civil Aviation )Test Signatory for ATF.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Quality Control

Assistant Manager

September 2009 - July 2010

Columbia Petrochem Pvt Ltd

India

September 2009 - July 2010

• Supervision and Testing of various parameters involved in oil of different grades.
• Inspection & sampling of Raw materials / Packaging materials / Intermediates / Semi processed materials & Finished Goods.
• Analysis of Lube Oil, Transformer Oil (insulation oil), Food Grade Oil, White Oil.
• Making test reports and submitted to customers end as per test methods.
• Communicating the department head, Engineers & Manager for further course of action as well as discussed on technical issues.
• Coordinator for implementation of ISO 9001; 2008 & ISO : 14000 Standard in silvassa Plant.
• Conducting stability analysis under the guidance of QA Manager.
• Implement of initiatives for cost reduction and improving productivity.
• Report to the Qc Manager & General Manager in ensuring operational readiness and Quality Checks.
• To ensure strict compliance of HSSE guideline by instructing chemist and helper to usage of appropriate PPE while carrying out sampling of hazardous chemicals

Company industry:
Petrochemicals & Refined Petroleum Products Manufacture
Job role:
Quality Control

Chemist

August 2006 - September 2009

Nandan Petrochem Ltd

India

August 2006 - September 2009

• Testing of various parameters involved in Lubricating oil of different grades, .
• Inspection & sampling of Raw materials / Packaging materials / Intermediates /Semi processed materials & Finished Goods.
• Analysis of Lube Oil, Transformer Oil (insulation oil), Food Grade Oil, White Oil.
• Making test reports and submitted to customers end as per test methods.
• Communicating the department head, Engineers & Manager for further course of action as well as discussed on technical issues.
• Coordinator for implementation of ISO 9001; 2008 & ISO : 14000 Standard in silvassa Plant.
• Conducting stability analysis under the guidance of QA Manager.
• Implement of initiatives for cost reduction and improving productivity.
• Report to the Qc Manager & General Manager in ensuring operational readiness and Quality Checks.
• To ensure strict compliance of HSSE guideline by instructing chemist and helper to usage of
• Two years of Experience in handling of operation of manufacturing of Super Clean Oil i.e NAS level 6 (BEML Oils).

Company industry:
Petrochemicals & Refined Petroleum Products Manufacture
Job role:
Quality Control

Education

NAGPUR UNIVERSITY

August 2006

August 2006

Master's degree, Organic Chemistry & Polymer Chemistry

India

Skills

LPG
Expert
LPG
Expert
Laboratory Analysis
Expert
Laboratory Analysis
Expert
Organic Chemistry
Expert
Organic Chemistry
Expert
ASTM
Expert
ASTM
Expert
Petroleum
Expert
Petroleum
Expert
Supervision
Expert
Supervision
Expert
Laboratory Testing
Expert
Laboratory Testing
Expert
Technical Laboratory
Expert
Technical Laboratory
Expert
Computer (Office)
Expert
Computer (Office)
Expert
Analytical
Expert
Analytical
Expert
Six Sigma
Beginner
Six Sigma
Beginner
LPG
Expert
LPG
Expert
Laboratory Analysis
Expert
Laboratory Analysis
Expert
Organic Chemistry
Expert
Organic Chemistry
Expert
ASTM
Expert
ASTM
Expert
Petroleum
Expert
Petroleum
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Marathi

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
SIX SIGMA
IIT DELHI
Jan 2013 - Apr 2013