Adalarasu Samidurai
Kallakurichi,India
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in EPC, commissioning, and O&M's managing large-scale water treatment and Desalination plants, Water and Waste Water Treatment Plants including projects in Saudi Arabia, India, Tunisia, and Bahrain. Demonstrates expertise in process optimization, plant start-up, and troubleshooting across various technologies such as reverse osmosis, ultra-filtration, and zero liquid discharge systems. Proficient in implementing HSE procedures and familiar with WHO and Indian standards for potable and sewerage water. Adept at technical report writing, project management, and customer relations with a strong foundation in chemical engineering knowledge. Committed to advancing sustainable water treatment solutions while ensuring safety compliance and operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
EPC, Commissioning Engineer
SEPCO ELECTRIC POWER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Eastern Province
11.2024 - Current
- Commissioning the Jafurah Desalination Plant- 80,000 m3/day.
- Review the following P&ID, PFD, Mass Balance, Plant Layout, Process Description, Hydraulic level diagram, Chemical consumption summary, Unitality consumption, Control philosophy, GA Drawing, Technical Data sheet, Process Calculations.
- Prepare the Pre commissioning and Commissioning procedures. And schedule the commissioning activities.
- Facilitated productive client meetings ensuring clear communication of complex technical concepts.
- Trained junior engineers and provided mentorship, enhancing their skill set and knowledge base.
- Delivered cost-effective solutions for complex engineering problems.
- Cooperated with cross-functional teams during project development stages.
- Coordinated with other engineers and professionals on large scale projects.
- Conducted regular site visits to oversee construction process and progress.
- Improved product quality by creating detailed engineering plans.
- Optimized plant operations for enhanced efficiency.
- Conducted research to stay updated on latest industry trends and technologies.
- Streamlined workflow by implementing efficient task management strategies.
- Led team meetings, fostering effective communication amongst the team.
- Developed prototypes testing feasibility of new design concepts.
Resident Engineer, TST & Commissioning Eng. - Process
VA TECH WABAG Limited
Chennai
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Successfully commissioned plants:
- Commissioned 40,000 m3/day TTRO plant , Delhi, India
- Commissioned and Operated 50,000 m3/day desalination plant, SONEDE, Zarat, Tunisia
- Water treatment plant capacity of 250,000 m3/day at Uttar Para, West Bengal, India
- Common Effluent treatment plant capacity of 20,000 m3/day at JAJMUA, Kanpur Uttar Pradesh, india
- Zero liquid discharge plant capacity of 200 m3/day at JAJMUA, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Process Engineer
Aqua Operation and Maintenance WLL (Before Wabag O&M)
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: Client: Tertiary Treatment Plant, TWPCC, Kingdom Of Bahrain
- Daily Performance and Monitoring the Process Units like Dynasand filtration and chlorine plant and ozone generation plant with capacity of 200,000 m3/day, and Accurate Valuations and Decisions Regarding Treatment Plant Process
- Preparation of TSE Production based on SEOMD Engineer recommendation, will fine-tune process flow and compute the dosing system of chlorine dosing rate
- Compute the ozone dosing for dose the TSE Production stream and demand to ozone plant supervisor to adjust the ozone production quantity
- Monitor the ambient ozone concentration gas periodically in COD (Catalytic Ozone Destructor) outlet and if there is any deviation instruct to ozone plant supervisor to adjust the parameters
- Supervising and checking the Ozone plant Key Parameters like, Temperature, Pressure, cooling water flow, air flow, Ozone concentration, Dew point, Air flow
- Schedule the Ceramic diffuser cleaning and replacement while TSE plant shutdown periods
- Maintain the chlorine cylinder availability, based on stock report and requesting the supplier to deliver the chlorine cylinder
- Planning for the TSE process Tanks cleaning
- Monitor the Ozone generation plant daily log sheet
- Coordinating with Maintenance Division for Rectification of Equipment Failure and Break Down
- Confirms Proper Operation of Various Plant Process and Instrumentation
- And Utilize Proper Safety Precaution Related to Work Performed
- Trouble Shooting Process Problems, Suggesting and Implementing Process Improvement Schemes
- Energy and Chemical Consumption Control for Treatment Process
- Involved in Job Hazards Analysis, Process Hazards Analysis Preparation
- Preparation of Weekly, Monthly and Annual Reports
- Performance Monitoring of Plant Efficiency Through Trial Test Runs and Preparing Reports Accordingly
- Manpower Planning and Control
- Full Self-regulating Shift Responsibility and Smooth Operation of The Plant
- Involved and give instruction to Process operators to Tunings for Smooth Plant Operation
- Supervising Treatment Process and TSE Production, Change Over Sequence of Equipment’s, Monitoring Running Hours
- Collecting Data from Lab Analysis and Giving Instruction to Operators and Supervisors for Running the Individual Units of The Plant
- Verification of Log Sheets and Preparing Reports as per SEOMD Engineer instruction
- Conducting Daily Meeting my operation team and Make Action Plan for Taking Up process improvements and further planning
- Review of Log Sheets and Regular Inspection of The Plant for Checking Housekeeping, Discipline of Workers and Any Deviation
- Connecting the Operators and Supervisors for Training of Proper Operation of The Equipment’s
- Client: Tertiary Treatment Plant, TWPCC, Kingdom Of Bahrain
Site in Charge & Process Eng.
Murugappa Organo Water Solution
Chennai
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Execution Shift in Charge in Common Effluent Treatment Plant Of 70,000 Capacity
- Coordinate with Contractor, Pretreatment [Pt], Reverse Osmosis [Ro] And Multiple Effect Evaporator Plant
- Monitoring the Quality of Receiving Raw Effluent, And Distribution of Recovered Water and Distribution of Brine Solution
- Performance Monitoring and Operating the Plant with Optimum Chemicals, If Any Deviations in Water Quality Synchronize with Lab Parameters and Taking Corrective Measures
- Working with The Customer Satisfaction, Cooperating with Clients If Any Deviation in Water Quality, Flow Meter Issues and Pipe Line Issues Taking Fast Action on Maintenance Works
- The CETP Operated by The Following Treatment Process: Collection Tank—Oil & Grease Removal Tank—Bar Screen—Biological Oxidation Tank—MBR [ Membrane Bio Reactor] Tank – Reverse Osmosis Plant – Lime –Soda- Softening Plant – Decanter Unit – Filter Press Mechanical Vapor Recompression Evaporator [MVRE] – Multiple Effect Evaporator [MEE] – Brine Treatment Solar Pond
- Periodically Monitor the Solid Waste Management Systems Like Biological Sludge, Chemical Sludge, And Waste Salt from The Solar Pan and Ensuring Proper Storage and Updating
- Daily Log Maintenance of ZLD [Zero Liquid Discharge] Systems
- Report Preparation of The Chemical Consumption & Power Consumption of ETP, and STP Plants
- Dosing System Analysis
Process Supervisor
KTV Health Food Pvt Ltd
Chennai
05.2016 - 11.2017
- Supervise and Evaluate Performance of Production Personnel (Quality Inspectors, Workers Etc.)
- Inventory Control Settup
- Supervision Of Manpower& Material Control;
- Review the Sop and Raise the Change Request to Align with Current Practices Audit the Documents
- Implement Structural Problem-Solving Method
- Ensure Output Meets Quality Standards
- Enforce Health and Safety Precautions
- Logistics Controller for Both Soda and Water Line
- Ro Operations and Maintenance
- Review the Sop and Raise the Change Request to Align with Current Practices Audit the Documents
- Using Kaizen Methodology to Improve the Machine Maintenance Lot Change Effectively and Use the Resources Fully
- Organize the Lot Change and Resources in Effective Manner Using Kaizen
- Analyze the Problems of Machines and Repair
- Work All Shifts Flexibly When Job Demands
- Ensure High Level Technical Support to Lower Level Technicians
- Maintains Shop Facilities in A Clean, Safe, And Orderly Manner for The Purpose of Providing A Safe, Organized, And Efficient Shop Operation
- Strong Organizational Abilities & Self-Motivated & Detail Oriented
Process Engineer Cum Chemist
J V Engineers
Chennai
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Checking the Ph, Conductivity, Bod, Cod, MLSS, MLVSS, Ammonias, SVI
- Handling 63,000m3/day Sewage treatment plant
- Titration Method, Spectrometric Method, Microorganism (Fecal Coliforms, Viable Helminth’s Eggs, Parasite, E
- Coli, Coliform) Test
- Sludge Handling Unit (Aerobic Digester, Thickener, Poly Dosing Unit, Filter Press, Decanter, Handling of Wet Cylo, Dry Cylo, Sludge Backing Unit)
- Handling of Fine Sand Filter, Dynasand Filter, Disc Filter, Ultra Filter, MBR Method
- Checking the Residual Chlorine, Total Chlorine
- Checking the Do, Sulphate, Sulphide, Total Phosphorous, Total Nitrogen, Phosphate, Fat, Oil Grease Test
- Handling Disinfection System (Chlorination, Ozonation, Hypo Chloride)
- Handling of ZLD Process, Evaporation Method
- Raw Water Purified as Per the Standard and Control the pH Value, Turbidity, Taste and Odor by Operating Reverse Osmosis Plant, Electro Dialysis Plant and All Primary Treatment Is Done to Make Water Safe for Consumer and Clean the Filter Media by Backwash
Site in Charge & Process Controller
Aqua Designs India Limited
Chennai
08.2012 - 04.2014
- Monitoring the Activities on Chemical Usage to Get the Desired Performance on Production Targets
- Responsible to Solve All the Chemical Process Related Problems and Advise the Team as And When Required
- Responsible to Give Periodical Reports to The Plant Manager on Breakdown Investigations, Defects Identification and Take Remedial Action Immediately
- Responsible to Make Recommendation to The Management on Hazardous Material Usage as And When Required
- Responsible to Keep All Necessary Log Books, Records, Daily Reports, Monthly Reports and Verify Them Periodically
- Responsible to Managing the Budgets and Accounting Reports to Meet the Plant Requirements as And When Required
- Supervise on Proper Records Are Kept and To Make Regular Written Reports on The Work Carried Out
- Responsible on Preparation of Technical Work Requirement for Specific Task During Overhauls, Breakdowns and Shut Down Projects
- Creating of Sop (Standard Operating Procedures) And Instructions Relating to Chemical Dosing Systems and Performance Monitoring of Membranes
- Monitoring the Quality of Treated Water, Chemical Treatment Processes and Ensure That the Correct Operating Procedures Are Followed
- Responsible to Check the Knowledge of Operators, Technicians and Labors on All Safety Aspects and Procedures of Handling, Storing and Using of Hazardous and Toxic Chemicals
- Supervise the Correct Implementation of Various Plant Standing Orders, Circulars, And Other Government Regulations & Directions in The Treatment Plants
- Submit Regular Reports and Special Reports as And When Required by The Plant Manager
- Responsible to Create Reports on Performing Special Trials Tests Such as Pilot Plant for Upcoming Projects
- Responsible to Maintain Minimum Stock Levels for All Types of Chemicals and Take Necessary Action for Procuring in Advance as Per the Specific Procedure
Education
B.E - Chemical Engineering
Annamalai University
Chidambram, India 08.2008 - 10.2012
Skills
- EPC, Commissioning 80,000 m3/day Desalination Plant, Jafurah Desalination Plant, Saudi Arabia
- Process optimization
- Commissioned 40,000 m3/day TTRO plant, Delhi, India
- Commissioned 50,000 m3/day Desalination plant, SONEDE, Zarat, Tunisia
- Commissioned 250,000 m3/day water treatment plant, KMDA, West Bengal, India
- Supervising, Management and Administrated 200,000 M3/Day Capacity of Tertiary Treatment Plant
- Operation like Chlorination with Chlorine Liquid Gas, Dynasand Filter for Filtration Process and Ozone Generation Plant for Disinfection
- Supervision and Managing 8,600 M3/Day Reverse Osmosis Plant
- Supervision and Managing Of 10,000 M3/Day Capacity of Ultra Filtration Unit
- Supervision and Managing Of 160 M3/Day Capacities Zero Liquid Discharge Unit (Mechanical Evaporator)
- Supervised and managing of 150,000 M3/Day Capacity Desalination Unit, Bahrain
- Supervising, Management of 70,000 M3/Day Capacity Sewage Treatment Plant
- Supervised 165 M3/Day Capacity of Multi Effect Forced Circulation Evaporator with Thermal Vapors Recompression Unit
- Supervised and Managed 70,000 M3/Day Effluent Treatment Plant Including Secondary and TTP Operation Like, Pretreatment, Aeration, Oil Skimmer, Chlorination, Filtration, Membrane Bio Reactor, Stripper, MEE, ATFD, Ro System
- Analysis of All Water and Wastewater Samples in The Laboratory as Per the Standard Procedure
- Knowledgeable with All Quality Methods Sampling, Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting Including Water Treatment Plant And STP
- Familiar with Who and Indian Standards Norms for Potable and Sewerage Water
- Familiar with All Type of Process Like Conventional Activated Sludge Process, Membrane Technology in STP, Advanced Dissolved Air Floatation Technology
- Hands of Experience on Basic Lab Testing Procedures Like Jar Test, Parasite, T Coliform, E Coli, ResChlorine, Bod, Cod, Phosphorous and Nitrogen Analysis, MLSS And Svi, F/M Ratio Calculation
- Experience in Control of Chemicals for Dosing Systems and Familiar With MSDS
- Hands of Experience in Implementing HSE Procedures for Handling Hazardous Chemicals Inside the Plant and Training the People
- Familiarity of Safety Regulations, Occupational Hazards, Precaution and Promotion of Safety
- Commissioning procedures development
- Mechanical equipment knowledge
- Understanding of hse regulations
- Project management
- Process optimisation
- Control system tuning
- Troubleshooting proficiency
- Plant start-up experience
- Automation systems knowledge
- Critical thinking
- Specific software use
- Maintenance planning
- Customer relations
- Field supervision
- Technical report writing
- Commissioning strategy development
- Site acceptance testing
- Maintenance
- Mobilisation
- Chemical engineering knowledge
- Troubleshooting expertise
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Personal Information
- Total Experience: 12 Years
- Date of birth: 07/13/91
Custom
I Hereby Declare That the Above – Mentioned Information Is Correct Up to My Knowledge and I Bear the Responsibility for The Correctness.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
French
Beginner
Arabic
Beginner
Certification
Holding Saudi Arabia Driving License.
Timeline
EPC, Commissioning Engineer
SEPCO ELECTRIC POWER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
11.2024 - Current
Resident Engineer, TST & Commissioning Eng. - Process
VA TECH WABAG Limited
11.2023 - 11.2024
Process Engineer
Aqua Operation and Maintenance WLL (Before Wabag O&M)
09.2019 - 04.2023
Site in Charge & Process Eng.
Murugappa Organo Water Solution
02.2018 - 08.2019
Process Supervisor
KTV Health Food Pvt Ltd
05.2016 - 11.2017
Process Engineer Cum Chemist
J V Engineers
05.2014 - 04.2016
Site in Charge & Process Controller
Aqua Designs India Limited
08.2012 - 04.2014
B.E - Chemical Engineering
Annamalai University
08.2008 - 10.2012
Holding Saudi Arabia Driving License.
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