Vikram (Vik) Hattiangadi

Experience

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  Brinderson

  Jun 2007 - Feb 2009

  Associate Process/Mechanical Engineer

  Worked under the direction of experienced Lead Engineers and Project Managers.Work activities included preparation of equipment and motor data sheets, equipment lists, line lists, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), reading P&IDs and Heat & Material Balances.Responsible for designing and specifying Pressure Vessels, Pumps, Compressors, Mixers and Solids Handling equipment used in Petroleum and Ethanol Refineries.Promoted applied use of technical computing, produced Request for Quotation, Technical Bid Evaluations, and Purchase packages for mechanical equipment.Knowledge of API, ASME, ASTM, ANSI, PIP and other national standards.Experience in drafting technical specifications for variety of mechanical equipment. Show less

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  Tesoro Corporation

  Jul 2009 - Jun 2010

  Developed CEMS compliance spreadsheets to determine emissions exceedances and violations.Retrieved gas analyzer data and performed calculations for compliance reporting to AQMD.Experienced in NOx & SOx, Opacity (Particulates), and SO2/H2S, fuel gas analysis calculations.Familiarity with RECLAIM & Title V permits and rules. Produced Competitive Emissions Analysis of major refineries within SCAQMD. Worked under the direction of experienced process engineers monitoring refinery units.Developed a computation model for various heat transfer mechanisms and U values.Designed a general PFD for steam and hydrogen distribution within the refinery.Experienced in refinery environment, PPE, and nomex fire-retardant attire.

  • Environmental Engineer Intern

    Sept 2009 - Jun 2010

  • Process Engineering Intern

    Jul 2009 - Sept 2009
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  Chevron

  Jan 2011 - now

  ~3.5 years as Project Manager for the Capital Projects group at the El Segundo Refinery.• Led capital and expense projects through planning and execution ($5MM-$20MM TIC)• Evaluated project economics/NPV and ROI/DPI drivers to progress through businessdevelopment.• Facilitated strategic planning activities for alternatives selection in early framing phases.• Developed project execution plans through each decision-driven phase, focusing ondetailed engineering, procurement and construction management plans.• Participated as a member of Technology and Innovation team for the refinery, seekingout opportunities and tools to improve work processes, eliminate waste, and drivegathering of data to make quality decisions.• Delivering results for the refinery: o Executed Coker Liquid Yield Improvement project (2) years in advance ofplanned construction and commissioning opportunity. Achieved profit benefit of~$35MM/year for the refinery in increased high value product (4% liquid yield).Finished project on budget $19MM TIC and within P50 schedule. o Resolved reliability threats for the Coker unit involving end-of-life assets,minimizing risk of failure and loss of production consequences. Completed andclosed project on budget $20MM TIC and on schedule. Show less ~1.5 years as Project Engineer with Small Capital Projects group (CSOC Regular Certified - 2015)• Led project scope and design development, markups of engineering drawings andschematics, and technical work packages.• Supported group as local subject matter expert for project design for reliability (DFR)process, covering technology qualification, RAM analysis, maintainability studies, etc.• Supported project construction phases, managing RFIs, change orders, PSSR checks,and MOC sign offs.• Delivering results for the refinery: o Executed Relief System Upgrade projects across the refinery to address PHArecommendations and compliance and safety driven mandates to maintainoverpressure safeguards. Managed the development of over 150 high-complexityengineering work packages over the course of 1.5 years. Show less Design Engineer within Hydroprocessing/ FCC/ Coking/ Alkylation units• Staff engineer supporting day-to-day maintenance and small capital projects refinery.• Developed engineering work packages, isometrics, welding instructions for low to highcomplexity piping and fixed equipment jobs.• Supported turnarounds for exchanger bundle swaps, vessel inspections/alterations/repairs, catalyst replacement, etc.• Lead Turnaround Engineer on Major Turnaround Events (Alky 2013, Coker 2014)• Managed small capital projects ( < $2MM TIC) for piping upgrade projects, pump systemreplacements, vessel alterations, plant modernizations. Supported and managedreliability threats and mitigation strategies for critical equipment systems. Show less

  • Refinery Leadership Team Facilitator

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Capital Projects Team Lead

    Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

  • Project Manager (Capital & Expense Projects)

    Dec 2020 - Oct 2021

  • Process Safety Advisor - Upstream and Midstream

    Jul 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Project Manager (Capital Projects)

    Dec 2015 - Jun 2019

  • Project Engineer (Capital Projects)

    Jul 2014 - Dec 2015

  • Facilities Design Engineer

    Jan 2011 - Jul 2014