Vinay Pushkarna

Experience

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  Engineers India Limited

  Aug 2006 - Sept 2009

  Process Engineer

  Execute major cross-discipline detail engineering project and partner with top engineers from across the globe Evaluated project feasibility and conducted model studies of large-scale refinery projectsLed commissioning/start-up of a capacity expansion & modernization of Indian refinery, a project worth $1bn, to ensure the integrity of future operating performance. Appreciate by client for delivering the project under challenging situations Conducted the Progress Guarantee Test Run for Atmospheric and Vacuum Distillation Unit (CDU/VDU-II) , BPCL, Kochin Refinery. Hands-on, experience on Heater Dry-out Activities/ Pump trials/ Utility Charging/ Cooling Tower Commissioning and final Unit Start-up.Selected technology licensors through technical and commercial bid evaluation for one of the largest refinery in IndiaHighlights:Participated in a number of HAZOP studies; hands-on experience in refinery operations and plant startups – commissioned Hydrotreater, Crude Distillation Unit, and Hydrocracker in two major refineries in India Show less

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  Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR)

  Sept 2009 - Sept 2011

  Technical Professional - Process Licensor (Hydrocracking, FCC, Hydrotreater)

  Technical lead and SME for KBR’s heavy crude refining technology and managed team of 5 engineers Shape complex process simulation models in core KBR technologies and conduct system optimization analysis Coordinate with Exxon Mobil research engineering team to transfer crude oil refining technologies to KBR Lead initiatives to improve designs and automate engineering solutions through new product development Highlights:Awarded ‘Young achiever’ award for optimizing KBR heavy oil processing technology Served as a board member and chair of ‘Global KBR Impact’ society – Community of young engineers in KBR globally Show less

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  Jacobs Engineering

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2013

  Lead Process Engineer (LP Modelling, Refinery-Petrochemical integration)

  Process consultant with a goal to achieve cost savings (>1% of project cost) and operational excellence through optimization studies and value engineering as part of teamLead technology team in Schlumberger’s largest test well facility, as part of project worth more than $500MCollaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve targets and received special recommendation from client for value engineering ideas that resulted in cost saving of $750,000Facilitate safety design reviews of major projects and presented recommendations on plant safetyConducted several system integration, optimization and value engineering workshop for various projects Highlights:Consulted top clients such as Shell and Exxon Mobil to execute projects worth $100mn to $500mn Led a number of strategic engagements across South East Asia. Acted as a key contact for Shell Business solutions and Jacobs Consulting allianceRecognized by top oil and gas service client for achieving exceptional project delivery and excelling project value engineering milestones Show less

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  Deloitte Canada

  May 2014 - Sept 2018

  Strategy Consulting Leader

  Provide project delivery and advisory services to major Oil & Gas and mining clients, located in North America. Project focus areas include:Develop Energy Strategy for major oil companies and large mining clients in North America. Work included the assessment of the current maturity level of energy practices in operations, as well as the development of a corporate strategy, along with a step-by-step energy management plan. Development of various analytical tools to quantify the reductions in Green House Gas emissions while achieving energy savings, and business cases for top executivesImpact: The client, largest gold producer, implemented an organization wide energy management program through focused initiatives, achieved significant energy savings and reduce Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissionsImplement Strategic Cost Reduction program to help a major midstream organization understand, identify and implement improvements within the context of organization simplification, service delivery and restructuring, in order to deliver significant net cost savings and higher operational effectivenessImpact: The client achieved $17MN of savings through vendor rationalization and by strategically reducing enterprise wide General & Administrative spendDesign and implement an Asset Performance Management program for major oil companies in Canada. Work include current state assessment of the Asset Strategies and provision of a predictive maintenance solution through integration of IT/OT solutions. Development of a strategy to optimize the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of assets through strategic capital allocationDesign and assessments of Operations Management Systems (OMS) for Alberta based integrated oil and gas, and mid-stream clientsOptimize Supply Chain for top upstream companies in Alberta Show less

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  Plains Midstream Canada

  Sept 2018 - Jul 2021

  Business Strategy & Transformation Lead (Operations)

  Expertly engaged top executives to develop long-term Operations strategy, a digital roadmap and an execution plan. Played a pivotal role in supporting Plains Operations Convergence initiatives Designed a 5-year project portfolio to enable key business capabilities by facilitating a series of workshops with the senior leadership team. Helped prioritize the key Operations initiatives across North America through strategic lens and value delivered Launched a Energy Management Program and provided advisory services to Operations senior executives on a number of proof of concepts Provided CIO Advisory services on a number of key strategic initiatives across Plains North America Show less

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  Accenture

  Jul 2021 - Nov 2022

  Business Strategy Consulting Leader
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  Aramco

  Nov 2022 - now

  Management Consulting Partner, Downstream