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SHAJIL BHASKARAN

SHAJIL BHASKARAN

Jubail,Saudi Arabia

Summary

A seasoned professional with expertise in Reliability Analytics, Meridium-APM and SAP. Demonstrated proficiency in utilising Reliability Analytical Tools and Facilitating Criticality Assessment and RCM. Recognised as a PROACT RCA Leader with a strong focus on Human Error Reduction Techniques. Committed to driving operational excellence and continuous improvement within the industry.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

Lead Engineer - ACA & Reliability Performance

Petrokemya
04.2018 - 07.2025
  • Company Overview: (Direct Hire, SABIC Affiliate)
  • Developed work process and facilitated Asset Criticality Assessment (ACA) workshops to categorize assets and conduct system/equipment criticality assessments.
  • Performed reliability growth analysis to monitor MTBF trends across disciplines and plants.
  • Facilitated PM optimization workshops.
  • Monitored equipment reliability performance through PM availability checks, reactive maintenance cost evaluations, and unplanned shutdown investigations.
  • Engaged with Operations, Process, and APM SMEs to develop asset strategies using RCM, RBI, RIS, and interim strategies for projects.
  • Delivered ACA, RCA, and Human Error Reduction training across Petrokemya and other SABIC affiliates.
  • Developed workflow and management systems for bad actor management processes.
  • Reduced subjectivity in criticality assessments by developing standardized templates and automated ERM and PM deferral forms, shared as best practice across SABIC.
  • Prioritized chronic failures and ensured timely bad actor investigations with business benefit realization post-implementation.

Reliability Engineer

SADAF Petrochemical Company
05.2013 - 04.2018
  • Company Overview: (SABIC-Shell JV Thru Gas Arabian Services)
  • Ensured compliance with SABIC RCA, ACA, and MEMS standards.
  • Facilitated C1 & C2 RCAs, provided QA, guidance, and training to RCA teams.
  • Facilitated ACA workshops for systems and equipment, prepared performance reports, and conducted internal audits.
  • Conducted RCM analysis for critical systems in Salt plant, UDD, Ethylene, MTBE, EDC, and Styrene plants.
  • (SABIC-Shell JV)
  • Improved plant reliability KPIs through bad actor monitoring and MTBF improvement studies.
  • Audited and enhanced existing RCM studies for recommendation quality and implementation assurance.

Rotating Equipment - Reliability Engineer

Reliance Industries Ltd
Hazira
09.2008 - 05.2013
  • Conducted reliability improvement studies for compressors, pumps, and blowers.
  • Facilitated RCA, FMEA, and maintenance strategy optimization.
  • Monitored PM compliance, performance of critical equipment, and ensured spares preservation.
  • Provided technical support for overhauls, shutdowns, and minor projects.
  • Reduced rotary and seal failures by >30% vs previous financial year targets.
  • Developed SMP for seal refurbishment and initiated AMC, enhancing maintenance efficiency.
  • Received recognition for preventing major fire incident through proactive intervention.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Gujarat University
Gujarat, India
06/2004 - 06/2008

Skills

  • Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
  • Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA)
  • Certified Maintenance & Reliability Practitioner (CMRP)
  • PROACT RCA Leader
  • PHA Leader
  • Layer of Protection Analysis
  • Reliability Analytics (Reliability Growth, Weibull Distribution, RAM, LCC, Spares Analysis)
  • SAP
  • System & Equipment Criticality Assessment
  • Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
  • Risk Based Inspection (RBI)
  • Reliability Instrumented System (RIS)
  • Human Error Reduction Technique

Achievements

  • Recognized by SABIC for leading Reliability Engineering & Equipment Strategy Program for Olefin product family.
  • Recognized by Petrokemya for active participation in Operational discipline campaign.
  • Nominated as L2 SME for SABIC Center of Excellence support.
  • Recognized for automating ERM tools and PM deferral processes at Petrokemya.
  • Awarded by Reliance management for proactive safety intervention.
  • Coordinator for environment and safety awareness programs; Auxiliary Fire Squad Member at Reliance Hazira.

Timeline

Lead Engineer - ACA & Reliability Performance

Petrokemya
04.2018 - 07.2025

Reliability Engineer

SADAF Petrochemical Company
05.2013 - 04.2018

Rotating Equipment - Reliability Engineer

Reliance Industries Ltd
09.2008 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Gujarat University
06/2004 - 06/2008

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