DCS/PANEL OPERATOR - COMMISSIONING

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

 Offering 8 years of experience in Operations Plant Machinery, Breakdown Analysis, Troubleshooting Operations Pre
commissioning and commissioning.
 Hands-on operation experience on utility equipment and managing the field operation gas separator, gas scrubber, Gas
dehydration unit, TE Glycol Regeneration Unit, Dew Point Depression Unit, Air Compressor for Instrument Air & Nitrogen
Plant (N2)-PSA Technology based Nitrogen Gas Generation Plant.
 Knowledge of developing & implementing the SOPs / quality systems, reading P&ID to meet the quality standards.
 Proficient in troubleshooting & problem solving for hindrances & improving efficiency of plant.
 Significant experience in commissioning of equipment after shutdown/ overhauling.
 An effective communicator, keen strategist with experience in managing entire plant operations with key focus on top line &
bottom line profitability by ensuring optimal utilization of resources.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION:

 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

CAREER SUMMARY:

8 years of experience in the Oil & Gas Field.

Employment History

 Sep-2015 to Jun–2019 : DCS PANEL OPERATOR (COMMISSIONING)

Qatar National Facility Services. Qatar

 May- 2011 to Jun-2015 : DCS PANEL OPERATOR

KNPC, Kuwait.

Responsibilities:

Booster Station has 4 centrifugal gas compressor (Rated cap.774 MMSCFD) that is driven by 4 gas turbines (28.3 MW
Make GE), 3 Dew Point Depression Unit (Rated cap 500 MMSCFD), Dew Point Depression Unit (DPDU) having 3 Electric Motor
driven Refrigerant Centrifugal compressor (HITACHI Make), Gas dehydration unit & Glycol Regeneration Unit (TEG), Instrument
air & Nitrogen Plant (N2)-PSA Technology based Nitrogen Gas Generation Plant

Monitored & maintained the all process parameters of the plant from DCS as well as field
Administering operations of Centrifugal Gas Compressor which is driven by Gas Turbine (Make GE)
Worked under the guidance of Supervisor to perform and complete the assigned duties in timely manner.
Evaluated equipment performance and recommend improvements.
Operated trucks and other industrial vehicles to transfer the production equipment between warehouse and working area.
Followed safety procedures and company policies for equipment operation.
Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
Administering operations of Centrifugal Refrigerant compressor which is driven by Electric Motor
Handle the operation separator, scrubber, Gas dehydration unit, TE Glycol regeneration unit, operation of Instrument Air & N2
generation plant, PIG launching & receiving
Leading operations in plant day-to-day operational activities/troubleshooting/plant optimizations
Maintain production at optimum level by continuously monitoring of the plant, safety of the personnel and the equipment to
ensure uninterrupted running of the plant
Reviewing project specifications, P&ID and identifying several miss- match of the P&ID.
 Supervising all shift work, handling plant emergency situation, maintaining and assigning the job responsibilities to the
manpower in respective shift
Preparing daily reports of shift activities, maintaining log book and checking & recording log sheet parameters such as pressure,
temperature, level, gas flow, etc.
Operated equipment safely and effectively for production processing.
Ensured that equipment is maintained in good and safe working condition.
Inspected equipment to identify any replacements, malfunctions and repairs.
Performed regular equipment maintenance to ensure production capacity and quality.
Provided assistance to junior operators in their assigned responsibilities.
Repaired and clean the equipment when needed.
Contributed to waste management programs.
Identified and reported unsafe operations to Supervisor immediately.
Maintained the work area clean, safe and organized

COMMISSIONING ACTIVITIES

As per P & Id’s Mechanical check of lines, Pressure testing of pipelines by pneumatic and Hydraulic methods. Flushing of pipelines
by Conventional methods such as cardboard blasting, water flushing, Air blowing. Pre commissioning procedure view. All activities
in area, including, but not limited to, operation of the equipment, preparation for maintenance, preventative maintenance activities,
monitoring equipment, minor maintenance, other routine duties.

Responsibilities after commissioning:

Start up & Shutdown activities, normal operation control, operation trouble shooting and maintenance activities.
Taking regular rounds of unit to ensure safe operation of the unit.
Recording and reporting of field parameter to Shift Supervisor and if required to Panel officer.
Sampling, Updating Checklist, Housekeeping.
Ensuring strict compliance with safety procedure, work permit procedure (PTW).
Updating Checklists periodically for Safety Audit.
Maintain the record for the future/past shutdown job.

GAS COMPRESSION AND GAS PLANT OPERATIONS

Worked in Gas Compression Facilities, Gas Plant etc., Handled Different types of Gas Compressors (Reciprocating and Centrifugal)
Isolation & de-isolation of Compressors, Start-stop Logic, Recycle and Anti-surge functions, Scrubbers, Auxiliary pumps, Heat
Exchangers etc.,

GLYCOL DEHYDRATION UNIT

Glycol Dehydration: Glycol Regeneration Unit, Reflex condensers, Flash Tanks, Particles Filters, Carbon Filters, Glycol to Glycol
Exchangers, Still Column, Re-boilers, Surge Vessels, Glycol pumps, Glycol contactors, Lean and Rich Glycol Sampling, Maintaining
Re-boiler temperature, Maintaining of Glycol PH Value and Anti foam etc.

SAFETY

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 H2S Monitor, Gas Detector, Fire Detection System, DCP, Foam and CO2 Fire Extinguisher, Operation and Maintenance of
various types of Fire Fighting equipment’s and have knowledge of Fire and Safety Equipment’s. Well safety knowledge in refinery/oil
field/Chemical Plant environment.

SAFETY MANAGEMENT

 Initiating and leading firefighting or other emergency actions in the assigned area

 Maintaining good housekeeping conditions and reducing wastes for enhancing productivity and profitability

TRAINING:

I am fully capable of using all kinds of safety equipment’s. I have also attended the following trainings and courses.

 Personal Survival Techniques

 Fire Prevention and fire Fighting

 Elementary First Aid

 HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)

 BOSIET (basic offshore safety induction and emergency training)

COMPUTER SKILLS

 AutoCAD.

 Proficient knowledge about computer software & hardware.

 Microsoft Office.

 Installing windows.

Soft Skills:

 Excellent verbal / written communication, team work and time management.

 Effective communication skills with ability to communicate complex geological information.
 Ability to solve & discuss, review and implement plan revisions.
 I work well under pressure and able to manage time efficiently.
 Timely reporting to my Supervisors about the well site Activities.

DECLARATION:

I hereby declare that the above mentioned all information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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