Umapathy Dharmaraj
Ras Tanura,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in Quality Assurance (QA) controls, project coordination, and subject matter expert (SME) guidance. Proven track record in data collection and analysis, risk assessment, and strategic planning. Adept at process improvement, change implementation, and technical design. Strong background in production understanding and knowledge transfer. Skilled in stakeholder communication, cost estimation, investigation, trend analysis, and Six Sigma Certification. Committed to driving operational excellence through innovative solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Engineer- Operations Engineering Unit
SAUDI ARAMCO
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
05.2011 - 01.2025
- Oversaw operations at Gas Oil Separation Facility in Saudi Aramco
- Managed operations of crude oil movement, Pipeline network, Oil processing, Gas dehydration, Gas compression, Combustion Gas Turbine and Utility plant.
- Analysed all plant process stream abnormalities and monitored corrective and preventive actions
- Facilitated team discussions to define process streams and key stages
- Enhanced operational, maintenance and engineering efficiency through best practice methodologies
- Conducted risk assessments and proposed mitigation strategies for project success
- Compiled comprehensive project progress reports for managerial assessment
- Documented technical specifications adhering to company protocols
- Developed cost estimates outlining project requirements and budgets
- Assessed operational efficiency of equipment, components and systems
- Implemented safety measures, reducing workplace incidents significantly
- Coordinated and supported audits and on-site inspections with regulatory agencies
- Facilitated stakeholder communication ensuring smoother workflow
- Optimised operations through implementation of efficient engineering processes
- Engaged in complex problem-solving, resulting in innovative solutions.
- Addressed numerous technical issues with troubleshooting and critical thinking
- Provided technical expertise in troubleshooting and resolving engineering challenges.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to engineering team members.
- Established controls and operating procedures for functionality, safety and long-term durability.
- Promoted collaborative culture among engineering team improving overall cooperation
- Monitored KPIs and implemented swift change management to address potential delays.
- Collaborated with procurement team to achieve cost-effective material purchases
- Provided technical guidance to junior engineers fostering their professional development.
- Organised and documented maintenance processes to meet long-term upkeep requirements of mechanical systems and equipment.
- Scheduled and arranged shutdown periods with sister entities
- Collaborated with Turnaround and Inspection on pre and post inspection reports
- Enforced compliance with all health and safety measures, reducing worksite risks.
- Performed technical analyses and feasibility studies to guide project decision-making
- Troubleshooting of process streams that are underperformance on quality specifications
- Examined plant reports daily to enhance chemical dosing and monitor process success
- Reviewed new process designs per Aramco and international standards
- Assisted in system isolation by issuing clear isolation procedures
- Developed new design and repair packages for business needs
- Oversaw instrument scraping and metal loss management in pipeline network
- Coordinated new design reviews and projects for upstream wellhead surface facilities
- Mentored engineering graduates to enhance skills
- Presented case studies on membrane technologies in technical exchange meetings
- Led Audits for ISO 9001 and ISO 56000 Standards
- Optimised field operations and Innovation processes
- Enhanced corporate processes in operational excellence and safety management
- Created business cases for chronic items to facilitate budget planning
- Monitored and optimised plant operations to meet production targets
- Experienced with various computer applications and software
Process & Operation Engineer
ESSAR OIL LTD.
Jamnagar, India
09.2008 - 05.2011
- Led team in refinery Utilities operations to maximise efficiency and productivity
- Managed engineering tasks for refinery expansion projects
- Led team to exceed quarterly targets
- Led Erection, Pre-commissioning, commissioning of Nitrogen generation cryogenic process, natural gas distribution system, steam turbines, Thermal desalination plants, Reverse Osmosis Plants, centrifugal air compressors and Water treatment plants (DM, WWTP & ETP)
- Tracked and evaluated plant performance metrics
- Performed troubleshooting to improve plant performance and ensure product quality
- Led natural gas distribution system project for refinery complex
- Executed pipeline commissioning with pigging and blasting techniques
- Directed erection and commissioning of new utility plants at Essar Refinery
- Led implementation of change processes and facilitated HAZOP reviews
- Performed factory acceptance tests on water treatment plant for VA Tech Wabag
Senior Engineer- Site Manager
Aquatech Systems (Pvt) Ltd
Pune, India
05.2001 - 09.2008
- Company Overview: (Deputed to Reliance Industries Ltd)
- Oversaw effluent water treatment and RO plant operations for cooling tower makeup
- Enhanced water production through process optimisation
- Applied statistical techniques for improved quality and process management
- Managed Plant construction, pre-commissioning, Operation and Maintenance of Water treatment plant with Reverse Osmosis and Zero liquid discharge process
- Oversaw operation of sewage treatment facility to produce RO demineralize water for refinery steam generation.
- Experienced in seawater desalination using MED and RO processes
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
Education
B.Tech. - Chemical Engineering
Arunai Engineering College
India 01.1998 - 01.2001
Diploma - Chemical Technology
Pallavan college
India 1996 - 1998
Skills
- Quality Assurance (QA) controls
- Project coordination
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) guidance
- Data collection and analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Knowledge transfer
- Production understanding
- Technical design
- Process Improvement
- Change implementation
- Strategic planning
- Investigation
- Trend analysis
- Stakeholder communication
- Cost estimation
- Six Sigma Certification
Languages
English
Tamil
Telugu
Hindi
Gujarat
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 04/16/78
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: India
- Marital status: Married
Affiliations
- Sports
- Music
- Travelling
Timeline
Lead Engineer- Operations Engineering Unit
SAUDI ARAMCO
05.2011 - 01.2025
Process & Operation Engineer
ESSAR OIL LTD.
09.2008 - 05.2011
Senior Engineer- Site Manager
Aquatech Systems (Pvt) Ltd
05.2001 - 09.2008
B.Tech. - Chemical Engineering
Arunai Engineering College
01.1998 - 01.2001
Diploma - Chemical Technology
Pallavan college
1996 - 1998
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