Hi, I’m
RICHARD EDISON GURURAJAN
Thoothukkudi,India
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Material Handling Control Room Technician (Boardman) with over 16 years of ability in operational monitoring, safety compliance, and process optimisation. Looking to use my extensive knowledge and leadership abilities to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable operations within a dynamic industrial environment.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
MenaiscoJazan, Saudi Arabia
Boardman
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Company Overview: The Sulfur Forming and Export Unit of the Jazan Refinery is a key component of Saudi Aramco's integrated energy infrastructure in Jazan Economic City. This unit is dedicated to the recovery, forming, storage, and export of sulfur-a byproduct of the refining and gas treatment processes. It plays a vital role in supporting the refinery's mission to produce high-value refined products while adhering to environmental sustainability and safety standards.
- Oversee and manage sulfur handling operations, ensuring seamless performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Operate and monitor Distributed Control Systems (DCS) to maintain optimal process conditions, including pressure, temperature, and flow rates.
- Lead troubleshooting and corrective action initiatives to address operational issues, minimising downtime and enhancing system reliability.
- Collaborate with field operators and maintenance teams to ensure coordinated efforts in resolving equipment and process challenges.
- Develop and implement safety protocols and environmental compliance measures to meet industry regulations.
- Analyse operational data to identify trends, improve efficiency, and prepare detailed performance reports for senior management.
- Mentor and train junior Boardman and operators, fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence.
- The Sulfur Forming and Export Unit of the Jazan Refinery is a key component of Saudi Aramco's integrated energy infrastructure in Jazan Economic City. This unit is dedicated to the recovery, forming, storage, and export of sulfur-a byproduct of the refining and gas treatment processes. It plays a vital role in supporting the refinery's mission to produce high-value refined products while adhering to environmental sustainability and safety standards.
Vale Oman Distribution Centre LLCSohar, Sultanate of Oman
Control Room Technician
08.2010 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Company Overview: Vale is the second largest mining company in the world & establish a plant in sohar Oman in year 2007 to fulfil the demand for middle east growing steel plant like Heeded, Qatar Steel, Suez steel, Emirates Steel, Libyan Iron & Steel , Jindal-shaded Iron & Steel and many more companies in Asia & Europe our operational yard area with a capacity of 40MT Year of receiving iron ore from different pmts of Brazil for unloading via Unloaders.
- Operate and monitor DCS (Distributed Control System-ABB (System 800XA, Version 6.1) Equipments from CCR (Central Control Room) of port to ensure safe and efficient plant feeding, blending, ship loading and unloading process complying with health, safety, and environments policies of Vale.
- Monitor and operate safely the system from CCR (Central Control Room) to unload up to 20 MT /year of iron ore.
- Monitor and operate safely the system to load up to 20MT / year of iron ore and pellets.
- Contribute to productivity growth in port operations by: Focusing on zero harm. Efficient and best utilisation of equipment.
- Work as a team member to meet operational target and goals.
- Understand the technical aspects of the equipment and their operational limits.
- Maintain proper communication and utilise proper reporting channels.
- Work in alignment with our purpose, values, key behaviours, levers, ambitions and maintain Vale's code of ethics-and conduct.
- Perform operation activities with comply to all three dimensions of Vale Production System (VPS).
- Understand and execute operational tasks following under Vale's HSE guidelines and IMS policy.
- Responsible for 5S and housekeeping of the area.
- Control the Port Operations Equipments (Mobile link conveyors, wharf conveyors, Moveable head, Stacker, Ship loader, Reclaimer, and their related auxiliaries from CCR.
- Communicate and coordinate with equipment's operators to maintain and ensure feeding the plant with raw material, ship loading, and ship unloading and blending as planned.
- Follow and monitor the operational plans and instructions provided to carry out daily tasks and activities-aligned with operational KPIs and targets.
- Record all delay details of the executed activities of material handling in GPV (Vale production management).
- Operate Travelling Pellet stacker equipment from CCR and monitor by CCTV (closed circuit television).
- Operate magnetic Separator from control Room to make sure no unwanted materials go through it.
- Operate water spray nozzles from control Room to make sure no dust from yard and jetty.
- I always keep hoppers levels healthy.
- Book the pilot to berth and unberthing the vessels in Vale terminal according plans and schedules.
- Communicate with agent and Sohar Port (SIPC) for the Vessel's requirements.
- Understand the methodology of-the optimised utilisation of stockyard and port resources.
- Maintain effective communication channel with respective teams and service providers.
- Understanding the SOPs and execute accordingly.
- Report any abnormalities that might lead or lead to an incident.
- Assist or work under the guidance of Seniors and Engineers.
- Initiate improvements in port operational area such as kaizen.
- Perform all port operational activities as per the Vale standards and authorisation.
- Raise issues related to safety for Near miss, Unsafe conditions and conduct behaviour dialogues during execution.
- Preparing port operational reports and communicate with internal department.
- Make suggestions for improving process flow to improve quality and productivity.
- Vale is the second largest mining company in the world & establish a plant in sohar Oman in year 2007 to fulfil the demand for middle east growing steel plant like Heeded, Qatar Steel, Suez steel, Emirates Steel, Libyan Iron & Steel , Jindal-shaded Iron & Steel and many more companies in Asia & Europe our operational yard area with a capacity of 40MT Year of receiving iron ore from different pmts of Brazil for unloading via Unloaders.
Gangavaram Port LimitedVisakhapatnam, India
Control Room Engineer
07.2008 - 07.2010
Sical Logistics LimitedMormugao Harbour, India
Control Room Operator
06.2007 - 07.2008
Chennai Radha Engineering Works (P) LimitedKorba, India
PLC Operator
11.2005 - 03.2007
Education
National Engineering CollegeKovilpatti, Thoothukudi, India
B.E. from Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Skills
- Sulfur handling
- Control room operations
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Troubleshooting
- Resolving operational issues
- Safety protocols
- Environmental compliance
- Leadership
- Team mentorship
- Data analysis
- Process optimisation
- Performance improvements
Passport Issue Date
02/08/16
Gulf Experience
11 years 9 months
Home Country Experience
4 years 6 months
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information given above is true to the best of my Knowledge. I will make it my earnest endeavour to discharge competently and carefully the duties you may be pleased to entrust with me.
Languages
1,C1,1,C1,1,A1,English, Tamil, Hindi, Arabic, Telugu
Number Of Dependents
3
Iqama Expiry Date
10/21/25
Saudi Iqama Number
2581008931
Personal Information
Timeline
Boardman
Menaisco
08.2024 - Current
Control Room Technician
Vale Oman Distribution Centre LLC
08.2010 - 11.2021
Control Room Engineer
Gangavaram Port Limited
07.2008 - 07.2010
Control Room Operator
Sical Logistics Limited
06.2007 - 07.2008
PLC Operator
Chennai Radha Engineering Works (P) Limited
11.2005 - 03.2007
National Engineering College
B.E. from Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering