Avinash Vagjani

Experience

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  NIRMA UNIVERSITY

  Jan 2018 - May 2019

  Research project: Color removal of dye wastewater using spinel catalyst • Synthesized spinel catalyst using Sol-Gel method and Reactive grinding method.• Performed a parametric study (Temperature, pH, and concentration variation) of Congo red and reactive blue dyes using simple adsorption, and in UV Photoreactor.• Validated results by quantitative analysis using UV spectrometer and performed COD of treated dye wastewater.• Analyzing the Material Characterization using various techniques- SEM, XRD, BET Show less • Synthesized perovskites Catalyst using Ball milling and Co-Precipitation methods.• Studied the performance and effect of the perovskites Catalyst activity, as a cheaper resource, for environmental pollution control.• Coated different concentration and pH perovskites on Ceramic monolith (honeycomb structure) to find the conversion efficiency of Catalyst on Green House gases by placing Perovskites in a tubular reactor for different gas proportion and evaluating the result using gas chromatography. Show less

  • Student Research Assistant

    Jan 2019 - May 2019

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
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  McFills Enterprises Pvt Ltd

  May 2018 - Jan 2019

  Chemical Engineering Intern

  • Operating and maintaining various primary, secondary and tertiary wastewater treatment operations for Effluent treatment plants.• Adding and monitoring chemical dosage- Alum, lime and polyelectrolyte for chemical treatment according to the requirement.• Monitoring and operating various unit operation such as Air compressor, cooling tower, boilers, chillers, pumps, Vacuum pumps and heat exchangers, filter press, spray dryer to maintain process conditions for efficient results.• Operating Dissolved air flotation system during secondary treatment in Aeration tank to reduce BOD and COD content and other organic content as well checking DO(dissolved oxygen).• Adhering to health and safety standards set by EHS team and carrying out task as per JSA.• Ensuring Wastewater disposal standards are achieved before discharging as per the council standards.• Performed wastewater quality parameter tests: Ph, temperature, COD, BOD, concentration and color check using UV spectrometer as well as performing instrument calibration.• Participate in plant audits and provide necessary help in the creation of audits.• Maintaining and Ensuring process utilities area is clean and tidy.• Participated in the training of CETP technicians and helpers program held by CETP Vatva. Show less

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  Maroo Polymers

  Jun 2019 - Dec 2020

  Manufacturing Process Engineer

  • Provide Technical Information Services to customers and sales team regarding coating products.• Perform Equipment sizing and selection of pumps, batch tanks for paints, fittings, valves, ball mills, grinding equipment, Heat exchangers, and boilers. • Prepared Bills of Material, Technical Specification Data sheet and FMEA and Root Cause analysis in Paint and Resin Production line.• Engineered and formulated cost-effective coating products for continuous business improvements. • Troubleshooting Alkyd resin, ETP, and Paint manufacturing plant for improving process efficiency.• Document and audit final product quality standards as per compliance standards.• Co-Lead the product development of Colorants' and Waterproofing chemicals.• Procurement of pumps, pipes, and fittings for the plant as per designs and safety standards.• Participate in production and resource planning efforts and make recommendation for work cell design, process flow, labour allocation and equipment utilization.• Communicate and collaborate with chemical suppliers in procuring chemical raw materials as per the company's standards. Show less

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  Walmart Canada

  Feb 2021 - Jul 2022

  Walmart Associate

  • Effectively engineered and synergised OMNI and CAP team to solve inventory errors and improve real-time inventory, resulting in improved customer service.• Assisting customers by promoting products/services, locating merchandise, and making purchase decisions and resolving customer issues in electronic products and on floor.• Strategically plan and execute duties based on workload and customer traffic to deliver efficient service to customers.• Co-ordinate, and assist other team members in stocking, zoning, and maintaining front end merchandise recovery.• Contribute to a safe, clean and hazard free work environment through adherence to company policy and procedures, including the completion of safety sweep logs. Show less

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  Entegris

  Jul 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Identify and troubleshoot process issues and develop solutions to improve process performance, safety, and reliability.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including chemists, operators, and maintenance personnel, to ensure smooth process implementation and operation.• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for chemical synthesis processes.• Participate in process safety reviews, including hazard and operability studies (HAZOP) and process safety management (PSM) assessments.• Provide technical support and guidance to production teams during process start-up and troubleshooting activities. Show less • Carried out multi-step synthesis, purification and analysis of high purity organometallic speciality chemicals on large scale batches for electronic and semiconductors application.• Conducted reactions simulations in a controlled setting (Pilot-Lab) before reproducing on a larger scale, investigating areas of potential improvement.• Work with lead chemists and engineers to develop robust processes which incorporate standard unit operations, to meet stringent cGMP for quality requirement. Show less

  • Continuous Improvement Engineer

    Oct 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Production Chemist

    Jul 2022 - Feb 2023