Sivakumar Thogarapalli PMP, M.Tech.

Experience

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  Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited

  Jul 1980 - Dec 1981

  Management Trainee

  Intensive training in every department of the organization.

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  Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited

  Jan 1982 - Jun 1985

  Sr. Technical Engineer

  Capital and Operating Expense BudgetingProduction Planning and Reporting

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  Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)- KUWAIT

  Jun 1985 - Sept 2000

  • Played key role in the development of Information Integration & Refinery Operations Support System (ROSS) including Real Time Database, LIMS, Mass Balance reconciliation, Off-sites Management, Performance Monitoring etc.• Evaluated Consultants, hardware and software vendors• Implemented Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)• Extensively worked on Product Loading (Terminal Operations) and Product Blending control applications including Tank gauging system• Analyzer’s reliability and validation for on-line control Show less • Optimized Product Blending (Motor Gasoline, Gas Oil, Marine Diesel and Fuel Oil) using complex Linear Programming (LP) models• Prepared strategic daily and weekly production plans including schedules for Process units operational modes and shutdowns• Forecasted Inventory of all products to identify problem situations• Coordination with Marketing and Supply Operations• Earned recognition as Super user of LP models for Investment Analysis and planning process unit throughputs and operational modes• Developed a Database application for Product Inventory Forecasting & Cargo Rescheduling to enhance the functionality of LP application Show less

  • Computer Applications Engineer

    Jun 1993 - Sept 2000

  • Operational Planning Engineer

    Jun 1985 - May 1993
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  Honeywell Process Solutions

  Sept 2001 - Jan 2010

  SHELL AOSP – SCOTFORD UPGRADER EXPANSION 1 Project• Designed and implemented Key Performance Indices (KPIs) to measure performance, illustrate metrics, and improve efficiency • Conducted weekly contract meetings to review project management issues and report progress, which fostered communication and comprehension across business lines• Created project baseline schedule and underlying logistics to ensure accomplishment of milestones and timely invoicing • Took total responsibility for quality management of deliverables and QC procedures; mentored discipline leads in managing project scope, best practices, procedures and people• Coordinated with customers on Compressor Anti-Surge custom algorithm in C300 implementation, which overcame obstacles associated with a technically-challenging solution Show less

  • DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER, QUALITY LEAD & PROJECT LEAD

    Jun 2006 - Jan 2010

  • PROJECT MANAGER, PROJECT LEAD, BACK OFFICE ENGINEERING MANAGER

    Sept 2001 - May 2006
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  Honeywell Process Solutions

  Mar 2010 - Dec 2012

  PROJECT MANAGER, CONSULTANT

  BP EMPRESS, SYNCRUDE, SUNCOR & WEYERHAEUSER Projects ALARM RATIONALIZATION & MODE-BASED ALARM CONSULTANCY• Provided world-class consultancy for Mode-Based Alarm Project at Syncrude, which resulted in improved large-scale implementation• Facilitated Alarm Rationalization Process for BP Empress, Syncrude Mining and utilities areas • Advanced alarm rationalization for Syncrude’s MLMR, AMR and ATM projects through proactive approaches and application of proven methodology• Provided project management support for service projects to meet aggressive target dates Show less

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  Honeywell Process Solutions

  Sept 2013 - Mar 2018

  QUALITY & RESOURCES MANAGER, ON-SITE PROJECT MANAGER (Fire Alarm System Integration)

  FORT HILLS PROJECT• Developed proposals for large projects, including scope of work, exceptions, roles and responsibilities, organizational charting, cost estimation, documentation of deliverables, and product control to best index and schedule project initiatives • Was instrumental in generating optimal project scope and contract management review, progress monitoring and KPI reporting, which fostered talent pool, work performance, associated metrics and team cohesion levels• Was responsible for resource planning and monitoring, including back office resources, to best coordinate quality audits and squad checks and maintain first-rate corporate and regulatory compliance standards• Established systems and procedures for complex projects to augment internal processes, communicate ‘Lessons Learned Sessions’ and project closeout duties• Steered time-sensitive fire alarm systems implementation to advance customer appreciation and engage ‘win-win’ scenarios that increased client experience, satisfaction and retention rates Show less

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  PAS Global

  Jun 2019 - Apr 2021

  Alarm Management Consultant

  Alarm Philosophy development in compliance to industry standards.Alarm Philosophy workshop for clients.Alarm management software (PSS / PSI) deployment.Documentation & Rationalization facilitation – in person as well as remote.D&R 2.0 to optimize resource constraints.Development of Master Alarm Database.Supported Oil & Gas, Canadian Oil Sands, FPSO and Fertilizer Projects.

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  Hexagon Asset Lifecycle Intelligence

  May 2021 - Jun 2022

  Executive Industry Consultant

  Alarm Philosophy workshops for clients.Documentation & Rationalization facilitation – in person as well as remote.D&R 2.0 to optimize resource constraints.Alarm management software (PSS / PSI) deployment.Development of Master Alarm Database.VB Scripting & Excel VBA application development.Supported Oil & Gas, Canadian Oil Sands, FPSO and Fertilizer Projects.