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JIGNESHKUMAR BUTANI

AL JUBAIL,SAUDI ARABIA
JIGNESHKUMAR BUTANI

Summary

Multi-skilled Process Engineer with experience providing hands-on technical support to aid achievement of project deliverables. Methodical, proactive problem solver, skilled in providing robust design, development and testing solutions within cost, safety and quality constraints.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sadara Chemical Company
Jubail

Process Engineer & Technology Associate
08.2013 - Current

Job overview


  • Facilitated and Accomplished the Process Safety and Hazard screening and Risk Assessment (Layer of Protection Analysis) of PMDI and TDI technology in all scenarios, supporting closing the LOPA gap
  • Orchestrated and Facilated technology exchange (improvement) between licensor and company
  • Acquired Proficiency in Aspen Plus simulation, AFT Simulation, and HTRI
  • Facilitated study, evaluation, and technical troubleshooting in Distillation and Separation unit operation in PMDI and TDI units.
  • Facilitated critical study and troubleshooting in PMDI and TDI technology issues and generated technical reports.
  • Oversaw to generate Standard Operating Procedures for technical activities in PMDI and TDI plants.
  • Orchestrated and Accomplished creep study of PMDI unit for 125% plant capacity.
  • Optimized PMDI and TDI production processes to maximize return on investment.
  • Identified manufacturing issues quickly to minimize lost time and resources.
  • Optimized manufacturing processes to reduce production costs.
  • Coordinated project planning, resourcing, and reporting for engineering projects.
  • Enhanced operational output through regular plant inspections and improvements.
  • Planned, carried out, and reported results from process development trials.
  • Achieved quality and safety compliance through rigorous manufacturing monitoring.
  • Delivered ongoing productivity improvement projects to increase production and keep costs low.
  • Trained manufacturing operatives on PMDI and TDI technology
  • Oversaw to conduct PMDI and TDI technology related Root cause investigation
  • Provided technical support project lifetime, helping the company to consistently meet and exceed timescale and quality objectives.
  • Supported project managers in onboarding high-performing construction and delivery teams.
  • Investigated and troubleshot engineering-related process problems to reduce downtime.
  • Identified and introduced new and innovative processes to increase productivity.
  • Created value through data generation, technical insights, and modeling to increase client satisfaction.

Sadara Chemical Company
Al Jubail

Production Engineer
08.2013 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Accomplished Project Detail Review such as P&ID, Isometrics, Process Datasheet, Equipment GA drawing, Equipment Datasheet, Assembly detail drawing of equipment (Tower, reactors, vessels), andProcess Flow diagram.
  • Orchestrated for PMDI Project Risk management during the project stage such as review of Chemical Exposure index, Fire explosion index, Hazard Screening, Risk Assessment and analysis (LOPA workbook), and LPP gap assessment.
  • Orchestrated with the licensor to develop a detailed operation training program (Operation training manual, Detail training module, Process Safety training presentation) and trained all the operation staff such as Run plant engineer, Technical Advisor, Outside and Console operators, and Shift Foreman with final assessments.
  • Orchestrated with EPC contractor for MCD (Mechanical Completion Dossier) review, MCPN (Mechanical Completion), lead System walkthrough with all disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrument, Asset integrity), develop the final punch lists and followed to complete all A category punch points.
  • Orchestrated for commissioning of Utilities & Support systems such as Instrument air, Plantair, Utility water, DM water, Portable Water, LP & HP N2, Cooling Water system, Chilled Water system, Steam (3.5barg, 13barg & 42barg) and Condensate system, Wastewater handling system, breathing air system, Caustic scrubber system, Deaerator system, flare system including development of First start-up commissioning procedure and normal operating procedures.
  • Orchestrated for the commissioning and start-up of Process unit PMDA, Phosgenation reaction unit, Finishing unit, Barrier fluid system, MRU unit, Dome AHU unit, and mitigation unit.
  • Orchestrated To produce the on-spec product to achieve monthly production target as per supply chain planning, to work with quality control to manage quality and specification of the product as per specification and customer requirement.
  • Authored start-up and shutdown(Operating/Critical/Non-routine) operating procedures for all the activity in the PMDI unit.
  • Carried out technical troubleshooting and providing solutions to resolve the plant's operational issues.
  • Facilitated providing, evaluating, and implementing improvement IDEAs to save cost and improve the reliability of equipment.
  • Collaborated on increasing the capacity of the PMDI unit.
  • Collaborated on developing Business Continuity program, Single point of failure activity to avoid unplanned longer shutdown and developed the business recovery plan.
  • Oversaw initiation, proper review, and implementation of changes through Management of change work process in PMDI unit.
  • Orchestrated with Process Automation team to review plant Process Control Specification Documentation (PCSD), Safety Requirement Specification Form, and Plant Code Verification and simulation.
  • Orchestrated and Facilitated RCI to identify the root causes and corrective actions for any failure events in PMDI.
  • Carried out Process Safety & Reactive chemical training, Phosgene Safe handling Policy, and Dome entry training to all PMDI operation and maintenance personnel.
  • Accomplished 72 days biggest turnaround of PMDI unit as Turnaround/Shutdown Focal Point (leading Standard Operating Procedure development for equipment release to maintenance and return to operation, Master Scheduling and Planning of Shutdown activity, Execution of shutdown & return to operation procedures).
  • Orchestrated as Process Safety Focal Point (Looking at Fire Explosion Index, Chemical Exposure Index, Reactive Chemical Chart, Layer of Protection analysis, LOPA Revalidation, Hazardous Area Classification, and Safety Standard Impairment process, Use of Chemical hazard fundamental engineering tool (CHEF tool) to calculate air born quantity, CSO/CSC management implementation, Self-Assessments of Process Safety Standard, Lost prevention principle and its design and administration requirement implementation.

Reliance Industries
Jamnagar

Shift Engineer
04.2011 - 08.2013

Job overview

  • Controlled White-oils such as Motor Spirit (Reformulated Gasoline, Unleaded reformulated gasoline, Euro-1 gasoline, Euro-IV gasoline, USEC gasoline) High-Speed Diesel (Euro-IV, Euro-I), Aviation turbine fuel, Reformate, Alkylate, Naphtha (Petrochemical Naphtha, Straight run heavy naphtha, Aromatic Feed stock) loading and unloading operation, Chemicals such as Para-Xylene, Ortho-Xylene, Methanol, Benzene, LPG, PROPREN Under cryogenic condition in Cryotanks.
  • Controlled Floating roof tank and Internal floating roof tank Commissioning, De-Commissioning, Maintenance, and Inspection activity after coordination with EPS group (Economic, Planning, and Scheduling group).
  • Orchestrated and Controlled tank cargo receipt, Dispatch (to Jetty and SPM), Sampling, Certification, and Gauging Operation.
  • Controlled new Upcoming project activities Such as P & ID, ISO drawing review, Model review, Field design Document related field visit, Cause and Effect diagram Review, Logicchecking, and final execution in the field as per final drawing, already actively involved in Methanol and Ortho-Xylene Storage facility erection and Commissioning.
  • Acquired proficiency in MOC (Modification in Existing system), PSSR (Pre-Start-up Safety review) of New System or Modified System through MOC, PHA (Process Hazard analysis such as what if, HAZOP, and Layer of Protection analysis technique)
  • Facilitated Implementation of OMPRO (Operation Management Professional) tool, this tool has many functions such as Operation monitoring, Interlock bypass management, Shift Logbook, User alert, OEM-MOC (any changes regarding alarm enable or disable,and Limit change)
  • Acquired proficiency in operation of DCS ABB (Centum XL, CS-1000, CS-3000 supplied by Yokogawa, Japan, and TDS CS-1000 supplied by TATA-Honeywell, Foxboro)
  • Acquired proficiency in PSM (Process Safety Model adopted from Dupont) having 14 elements such as Process technology, PHA, Standard Operating procedure and Standard Maintenance procedure, MOC, Mechanical integrity, quality assurance, Management of Subtle Change, Contractor Field audit, ERCP, personal change, also I follow SSAC (Self-safety audit Checklist) guided by British standard.

Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizer Chemical Limited
Bharuch

Shift Engineer
09.2009 - 04.2011

Job overview

  • Oversaw Operation, monitoring, and control of TDI units (Phosgene generator, Phosgenation reaction, DCB distillation, TDI purification, and HCL absorption system).
  • OVersaw Day-to-day troubleshooting, performing daily jobs through execution of Safe operating procedures and Safe work permit
  • Gained Experience in the operation of the DCS system (Yokogawa CS-3000)
  • Oversaw Daily production planning, production, storage, and drumming of finished TDI
  • Oversaw Quality Control and Daily sampling activity of finished TDI
  • Oversaw Operation, monitoring, control, and troubleshooting of utility system (Cooling Water, Chilled Water system, Incinerator, flare system)

United Phosphorous Limited
Bharuch

Executive Production Officer
02.2007 - 08.2007

Job overview

  • Overswa Operation, monitoring, and controlling of Caustic-Chlorine plant (Primary and Secondary Brine purification, Salt handling system, Brine Saturator, Brine Clarifier, filtration system, Rotary Vacuum filter, Secondary Brine (Ion Exchange system), Cell-House, Chlorine Wet and Dry section, HCL synthesis unit, Chlorine storage and tonner filling units, Hydrogen storage and cylinder filling units.
  • Facilitated Erection, commissioning, and start-up of 50% Caustic evaporation and 99% concentration unit, salt heating system, flaker system
  • Oversaw Operation, monitoring, and controlling of five Stage W-type Hydrogen Compressors, Caustic evaporation, and concentration unit (Backward Evaporation Operation), Chlorine liquefaction by R-22 (Chloral Diflouromethane), HCL gas synthesis furnace, Membrane technology supplied by UHDE Germany, Liquid ring (Sulphuric acid) type centrifugal compressor for Chlorine liquefaction.
  • Oversaw day-to-day troubleshooting, and daily jobs through the execution of Safe operating procedures and Safe work permit
  • Gained Experience in the operation of the DCS system (Yokogawa CS-3000)
  • Oversaw Quality Control and Daily sampling activity of finished TDI

Education

Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology
, Surat/India

Bachelor of Engineering from Chemical
04.2001 - 06.2004

Skills

  • Polymethylene diisocyante and Toluene diisocyanate technology expert
  • Aspen Plus, AFT, and HTRI Software simulation
  • Project FEED and Detail Design Review
  • Pres-Commissioning/ Commissioning & Start-up expert
  • Operating/Critical/Emergency Procedure Development
  • Plant Operation & advanced troubleshooting
  • Plant major Turnaround or Shutdown Handling (Scheduling/Planning/Execution)
  • Process Safety Management (FEI/CEI/HAZOP/LOPA/LPP)
  • Root Cause Investigation
  • Management of Change (MOC)
  • DCS Operation (ABB/Yokogawa /Emersion/Honeywell)
  • Process Control narrative, logic change /Cause & effect diagram
  • Safety Impairment Standard/Compliance and Variance work process/Business Continuity/Single point of failure
  • Teaching and Training to Operation team on PMDI/TDI Plant operation
  • Phosgene (Highly Toxic Chemical) Safe handling policy and guidelines training knowledge


Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Badminton and Cricket

Accomplishments

SADARA Chemical Company

  • Significant Exceed Annual Performance Highest rating consecutively from last 9 years (Since 2016).
  • Three-time Promotion with Grade change in last Six years.
  • Received 100 “Certificates of Appreciation” for various accomplishments in the Sadara Company.
  • One Times “Certificate of Appreciation” Received from CEO of SADARA Chemical Company.
  • Outstanding Performance Certificate for On Job Training at STADA Dow Plant, GERMANY.
  • Outstanding Performance recognition for On Job Training at Freeport DOW plant, TEXAS, USA.

Reliance Industries Limited

  • First Rank in Overall Performance for New Joining Training Program and Received Certificated by Site President of Reliance Industry Limited, Jamnagar

Timeline

Process Engineer & Technology Associate

Sadara Chemical Company
08.2013 - Current

Production Engineer

Sadara Chemical Company
08.2013 - 01.2022

Shift Engineer

Reliance Industries
04.2011 - 08.2013

Shift Engineer

Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizer Chemical Limited
09.2009 - 04.2011

Executive Production Officer

United Phosphorous Limited
02.2007 - 08.2007

Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology

Bachelor of Engineering from Chemical
04.2001 - 06.2004
JIGNESHKUMAR BUTANI