Deepak Chaudhari

Experience

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  Embio Limited

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  Trainee Research Assistant

  Embio Ltd. is one of the largest, totally integrated manufacturer in the world of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients - Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine and their derivatives.Handled moisture sensitive organic compoundsWorked on low temperature and pH controlled reactions Proper knowledge of handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals and reagents as well as metal catalystsWorked in pilot plantHandled reactions like Hydrogenation using Pd/C, Protection reactions, purification and distillation techniques like steam distillation, vaccum distillation, fractional distillation, Dean-Stark method. chiral separations using chiral auxiliaries Show less

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  TCG Lifesciences Pvt Ltd.

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2014

  Research Chemist

  Worked on projects (FTE and FFS) including library synthesis,singleton projects starting from synthesis, characterization and data interpretationWorked on projects from clients like Pfizer, Bayer Crop ScienceWorked on custom research synthesis from miligram to kilogram scaleFamiliar with chemistry related software like ChemdrawUltra, e-LNB writing (LIMS) and database like ScifinderCharacterization of compounds by 1H-NMR, LCMS, IR, GCMS, HPLCPurification & separation techniques like column chromatography, flash chromatography, thin layer chromatographyHandled reactions like Oxidation, Reduction, Coupling Reactions, Protection Reactions, Rerrangement Reactions, Radical Reactions etc Show less

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  GVK BIO

  May 2014 - Sept 2014

  Research Associate

  Worked on projects (FTE and FFS) including library synthesis,singleton projects starting from synthesis, characterization and datainterpretation

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  Halliburton

  Oct 2014 - Apr 2021

  At Halliburton UAE, responsible for maintaining QAQC of hydraulic fracturing/stimulation/ FR slickwater fluids to be used for Carbonate/limestone formations.Independantly handled all lab activities from base lab as well as field labs for Abu Dhabi Production Enhancement. Assisting Field Engineers, Service Leaders in troubleshooting and supporting operations from lab. Also trained & supervised new lab techs, operators and performed lab testings witnessed by client representatives. Other responsibilities included load out of chemicals to field locations, ensuring chemical containers properly labelled (GHS classification & pictograms, SDS), proper inventory of loadouts, backloads & consumed chemicals.Production Enhancement lab work involved formulation of fluids used in hydraulic fracturing, preparing acidizing recipes onsite , supervise the same on field. Lab study involved working with extensive list of additive chemicals used in stimulation & fracturing jobsExtensive work on rheology (viscosity testings) of different Crosslinked Fluids Systems, Friction Reducers at different shear rates, temperatures and pressures, Corrosion Testing using pressurized cells, Compatibility testing with crude oilDeliver technical support to engineering team / customers potentially including laboratory work / analysisWorking with laboratory equipments like Chandler 5550 HPHT Viscometer, Spectrophotometer (DR-5000, DR 1900), Fann 35 Viscometer, Sieve shaker, pH meter, their preventive maintenance & calibration as well as troubleshootingDocumentation as per ISO and company standards.Liasing with other departments like Warehouse for proper inventory management, PM&L in creating purchase orders for lab requirements, optimizing and budgeting on quotationsActive participation in Safety Meetings, Tool Box Talks, Risk Assesments, Job Safety Analysis. 5S Show less At Halliburton Kuwait, responsible for maintaining QAQC of stimulation fluids (matrix acidizing & fracture acidizing) to be used for Carbonate formations.Assisting Field Engineers, Service Leaders in trouble shooting and supporting operations from lab. Also create awareness regarding chemicals amongst operators, providing updated SDS information to crew members Lab study involved working with extensive list of additive chemicals like Demulsifiers or surfactants, natural as well as synthetic polymers (Guar, HPG, CMHPG, PAM) , biocides, clay controls (temporary & permanent), pH Buffers (acidic & basic), Crosslinkers & Accelerators, Gel Stabilizers, Breakers (oxidising, enzyme based,delayed, encapsulated)Acidizing chemicals like Corrosion Inhibitors, Anti-Sludging agents, Mutual Solvents, Iron Control Agents, Chelating Agents, & conc. Acids. Working with live & spent acids and their sampling.Conducting water analysis, acid solubility tests, emulsion tests, preparing lab test reports, verification and recertification of new & expired chemicals respectively.Working with laboratory equipments like Chandler 5550 HPHT Viscometer, Spectrophotometer (DR-5000, DR 1900), Fann 35 Viscometer, pH meter, their preventive maintenance & calibrationPerforming various types of testings as per designated and applicable test methods ( ASTM, API, ISO, GLBP)Documentation as per ISO and company standards.Active participation in HSE, 5S activities Show less At Halliburton India, responsible for maintaining QAQC of hydraulic fracturing fluids to be used for CBM, sandstone wellsSelection, design and working out hydraulic fracturing fluid recipes at laboratory scaleWorking with laboratory equipments like HPHT Viscometer, Spectrophotometer( DR-5000 ), Fann 35 Viscometer, Sieve shaker, pH meter, Particle Size Analysis MicroscopePerforming various types of testings as per designated and applicable test methods (GLBP)Conducting complete water analysis, proppant analysis, corrosion tests, acid solubility tests, emulsion testsMaintaining onsite chemicals’ inventory as well as in laboratory, inventory of instruments spares, consumables & glasswareCalibration of equipments like Dry Additive and Liquid Additive pumps onsite Proper documentation, data compilation and maintenance onsite and in laboratory for audit purposes, preparing quality test reports, technical reports for certification and tender purposesResponsible for preparing acidizing recipes onsite Show less

  • Prin. Lab Tech - Chemistry

    Oct 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Scientist - Chemist

    Aug 2017 - Sept 2019

  • Lab Tech - Chemistry

    Oct 2014 - Aug 2017
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  ADNOC Group

  Sept 2021 - Oct 2022

  Sr. Laboratory Technician

  Formulation, QA/QC of Stimulation & Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids

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  Halliburton

  Jun 2023 - now

  Sr. Laboratory Technician

  Formulation, QAQC of Stimulation & Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids