Ashwin Nilleri

Experience

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  FERTILISERS AND CHEMICALS TRAVANCORE LIMITED

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Process Engineer

  • Studied the process behind the manufacture of FACTAMFOS, reviewed the cycle from its production till the bagging phase.• Computed the heat duty and pressure specification required in CSTR to manufacture FACTAMFOS

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  Reliance Industries Limited

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2021

  • Served as a Process Engineer overlooking the downstream treatment of three 89000 BPSD Unsat and Sat LPG plants, two 580000 BPSD Kerosene plants (Merox) and a 143000 BPSD Hydrotreater unit LNUU (Light Naphtha Unionfiner) respectively.• Executed the Kerosene Domestic to SEZ blending header connectivity project which is projected to make a cumulative benefit of $330K • Monitored process parameters and the sampled product to ensure the desired specifications are met in line with EPS and CTS.• Spearheaded the replacement of Bubble-Cap trays with Superfrac and Ultrafrac trays from Koch-Glitsch in the Product Stripper Column for LNUU Revamp.• Conducted hazard identification and task-based risk assessment using 8*8 RA matrix and ensured 100% safe job execution. • Prepared daily reports on plant performance, raw materials, utilities, & chemical/catalyst consumption using OM-Pro portal.• Supervised the execution of high-risk OLS (Online Sealing) for an LPG pipeline at 38Kg/cc and prevented an emergency shutdown of the plant.• Oversaw over 20+ shutdowns following the critical path and pre-orchestrated Post-shutdown and Pre- startup reviews.• Orchestrated the Hydrogen to fuel gas PV size adjustment by meticulously reviewing flaring reports and H2 consumption rates, resulting in reduction of excessive flaring and anticipated saving of $67K.• Implemented R-COW, a proprietary work order database software, limiting dependency on outsourced SAP work-order management System. Conducted training for Field Engineers and led the transition within a swift 2-week time frame.• Elevated Naphtha Quality to meet SEZ Standards amidst increased demand. Successfully commissioned a new SEZ-oriented line, introduced downstream charcoal beds and filter, reduced sulfur content by 20ppm and designed the associated flow. Show less

  • Process and Operations Manager

    Aug 2019 - Nov 2021

  • Process Engineer

    Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
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  Tesla

  May 2023 - Dec 2023

  Industrial Engineer

  •Worked with the material flow & production control team optimizing part conveyance and global warehouse management.•Designed a Level Scheduling System system to optimize material flow from Warehouse to the line as well as for supplier direct to dock shipments.• Created a PFEP from scratch for over 600+ parts as part of the highland project utilizing BOM, ERP systems and coordinating with the NPI and Material Planning team .• Conceived a business proposal for VSRS level expansion with prospective PO savings of over $7 Million Annually in terms of warehouse utilisation.• Updated the CAD layout of the trailer parking within the factory yard as part of YMS to increase the Yard capacity by 15-20%.• Implemented fixed sensor based Wheretags over dismountable ones in over 50+ Dedicated Tesla trailer fleet to reduce driver dwell time and thus incur $75K in savings annually.•Developed a new interim process for Material Conveyance as part of an automation project employing the optimal headcount, routes and equipment reducing prospective expenditure by $450K using DFMEA and JSRA analysis•Led the launch of dock-based Appointment tool using Data Analysis in TMS aimed at creating a cadence for Supplier Shipments, changed over 27 Shipment addresses systematically into a unified system location, trained the associated team with the new process. Show less