Praveen Gupta

Experience

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  India Glycols Limited, Delhi

  Jul 1990 - Sept 1995

  Senior Chemical Engineer

  Experience in MEG plant (SD technology) operations, troubleshooting, process optimization and daily reporting pure Ethylene Oxide, and 20 KTA Ethoxylate projectsParticipated in project execution of pure Ethylene Oxide & ethoxylates units

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  Reliance

  Sept 1995 - Mar 1997

  Deputy Manager

  Led plant operations, continuous optimizations, and troubleshooting for MEG plant (Shell technology)Independently led project execution of air separation unit

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  EQUATE Petrochemical Companyشركة ايكويت للبتروكيماويات

  Mar 1997 - Jan 2003

  Team Leader

  Participated in execution of Ethylene Glycol Project (Dow technology). Prepared operating procedures, coordinated unit turnaround and led plant day to day operations

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  SABIC

  Mar 2003 - Jan 2007

  Senior Engineer

  Responsible to lead Project execution and plant operations of 575 KTA largest Ethylene Glycol (SD technology) plant  Participated in review of PFD/P & ID/Process Data sheets/Process simulation reports/Equipment and Instruments sizing/Hydraulics and Pressure relief devices & Line sizing, Long lead equipment’s procurement, project risk review, plot plan review, 3D model reviews, HAZOP & SIL study etc. Worked as entire olefin complex focal point for flawless startup Quality areas (Tightness, cleanliness, operability/maintainability, functional integrity, HSE in transition, prototype/novelty, staffing etc.) management using Shell global Project implementation plan (PIP) best practices  Successfully led development/review & execution of Unit systemization based turnover program, Pre commissioning & CSU philosophy, strategy & logic, resource planning & scheduling, budgeting, procedures finalization, staff training with Vendor, licensor, OTS, classroom & on job training  Led Operational implementation plan (OIP) for asset readiness including Operation & maintenance philosophy, management systems, Organization structure & competency development, RBI,RCM & RAM based maintenance, integrity & spares management, logistic, budgeting, HSE & compliance management, operating & maintenance SOP’s/ work instructions  Led Plant debottlenecking (DBN) study & Plant first turnaround overall management after first year of plant operations. Carried out production & resource planning, reporting & budgeting while exceeding the production targets within time and cost parameters adhering to committed environment, safety & quality standards Worked for implementation of multiple standardization certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 18001 Known for good team work, strong analytical & problem solving, effective communication, transparency, collaborative & assertiveness Show less

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  Indian Oil Corporation Limited

  Feb 2007 - Sept 2007

  Project Manager

  Responsible for execution of Panipat Naptha Crackers 300 KTA Ethylene Oxide and Ethylene Glycols project Led plot plan review, P & ID, 3D model review & HAZOP study as per agreed procedure/guidelines/checklist  Worked with PMC for finalizing project schedule, milestones , cost & progress measuring & reporting guidelines/templates

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  Essar Oil

  Sept 2007 - Jun 2012

  General Manager – Process & Safety

  Responsible for leading Olefin Complex planning & EO/EG Unit end to end Project delivery, Mini HMU unit turnover to Commissioning & start up, Process Safety & Energy Conservation program of Refinery, conducting system audits for refinery commercial department activities  Led Olefin complex feasibility study report review & updates, finalization of EO/EG licensor evaluation and agreements, finalizing project WBS & design basis, project financial analysis.  Led Refinery Mini HMU unit Turn over systemization and system checks/ 90% punch listing, Pre-commissioning & commissioning procedures review & updates Led CEO directed team for system audit of refinery commercial function, presented report with gaps and system improvement recommendations which led to savings of several million USD through competitive procurement and stores inventory optimization.  As Head Refinery Energy Optimization cell, successfully led energy audit and established Fuel & Loss (F&L) reporting & optimization best practices resulting in annual F&L reduction up to 10%.  As Head –PSM, Successfully led and established Process Safety best practices at Essar Oil Refinery including periodic HAZOP, SIL, QRA studies (using PHAST software), designing and implementing Web based tools for Root cause analysis (RCA), Management of change (MOC), HAZOP, Mechanical Integrity & asset reliability, critical equipment & spares management, critical Sop identification, reviews and updates Some of the demonstrated leadership competencies includes building effective organizational relationship at all levels, driving organizational processes improvements, driving excellence through leading by example, fostering innovation, effective communication and transparent updated information access and exchange, naturally adaptive leadership style as per situation, recognizing and valuing others Show less

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  Petrochemical Industries Co.

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2022

  Project Leader – Process & Technology

  Responsible for providing Subject Matter Expertise for Merger & Acquisitions, Mega Project's Screening, Feasibility Study, Financial modelling, Risk management, Technology Licensor selection & agreement finalization, leading Basic & Front End Engineering Design (FEED), EPC Contract awarding, Operation readiness program. Led development and finalization of design safety guidelines, Project Design criteria and Project specifications Led formulation and implementation of a comprehensive contracting strategy including tendering, scope finalization, bid evaluation, negotiations and contract finalization Led selection and finalization of technology licensor and licensing agreement  Participated in Design conference, P&ID reviews, HAZOP & LOPA studies, 3D model review, Life cycle RAM analysis which were carried out at FEED & PMC consultants offices at Houston, Calgary, Reading  Led operational readiness program of projects including flawless project delivery Q-areas management, CSU readiness, Asset readiness along with Organization & competency framework , recruitment plan, systems/processes and SOP’s development plan. Supported project execution plan, project objectives and KPI’s, EPC scope finalization  Supported finalization of Corporate Sustainability strategy and 5 years operational excellence goals Show less

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  India Glycols Limited, Delhi

  Aug 2022 - Jan 2024

  Head MEG & IGD

  Responsible for Safe, Optimized and Smooth operations of EO/ EG plants and Industrial Gas Units as Head Operations of these Units

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  Scientific Design LLC

  Jan 2024 - now

  Senior Project Manager

  Responsible for managing projects from basic design to successful start-up.