Vignesh Peranamallur Rajan

Experience

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  Reliance

  May 2014 - Jul 2014

  Engineering Intern

  ● Collected & analyzed pipeline data and evaluated the performance of construction pipelines● Collected samples from the Absorption Column outlet and Coker Unit for the testing and analysis of COx● Assisted the team of Chemical Engineers in their everyday assessment of field data● Observed the functioning of Delayed Coker Unit and acquired a comprehensive understanding of CO2 and NOX utilization in an Oil and Gas Industry

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  University at Buffalo

  Feb 2017 - Sept 2017

  Research Support Specialist

  ● As a Research support specialist, I focused on the performance evaluation in the desorber section of absorption based Carbon capture (CO2) system in the oil industry due to the formation of toxic nitrosamine (DBP).● Collected and analyzed simulated desorber data for better understanding of alternate solvents for carbon capture. ● Alternative methods of carbon capture were suggested using sample analysis and subsequent data analysis.

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  Globalsoft Solutions

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2019

  Associate Consultant

  ● Identified and delineated the high-maintenance pipe breaks in the high-pressure zone of the water distribution network.● Designed the process flow for the maintenance and compliance of client’s requirements for existing SCADA systems.● Conducted field investigation on the life and validity of the existing pipe systems.● Coordinated with a research team from Florida Atlantic University for the installation and data procurement of Visenti pressure, temperature sensors, and Xylem flow sensors in the drinking water distribution system.● Created and compiled spreadsheets for the pressure and temperature data from the procured field data. ● Developed predictive models to foresee and prevent the main breaks during high-pressure events.● The developed models were tested and implemented for a high-pressure zone of the drinking water distribution system.● Explored and surveyed the structure, operation, and use of the centrifugal pumps in the Anacostia Raw WasteWater Pump Station (RWWPS).● Assessed the power consumption of RWWPS and delineated the power consumption of individual pumps for a period of 1-hour operation interval.● Consolidated the power consumption data with the operation, maintenance, and performance data of the RWWPS.● Assisted in developing an advanced predictive model to estimate the efficient handling of centrifugal pumps and tested the operation of pumps based on the predictive output.● Customized the traditional operation of the sewer pumps towards the lowest power consumption from RWWPS.● Proposed design and operational modifications for the usage of individual pumps based on analytical outputs from RWWPS. Show less

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  HSENS

  Feb 2020 - Oct 2020

  Environmental Consultant

  ● Partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Chennai for customization of sensors for both process and pollution control● Commissioned the customized sensors along with the existing Honeywell sensor and enabled MODBUS for data retrieval● Developed an interface for easy access to live data using the Internet of Things and readiness in predictive analytics● Enabled and activated live data stream of pollution parameters for online monitoring to the State Pollution ControlBoard Show less

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  The India Cements Ltd

  Nov 2020 - Aug 2024

  Senior Assistant Manager- ESG

  Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)● Adept in benchmarking various ESG parameters against sector-based best performances and presenting results● Set, monitored, and reviewed targets for both short-term and long-term goals for improving decarbonization● Handled BRSR reports, SBTi registration and commitment process, baselining data● Conducted Environmental Impact Assessment, and Life Cycle Analysis and helped in preparing comprehensive sustainability reports and Annual reports including Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of GHGs● Collaborated with Boston Consulting Group on data procurement for baselining ESG parameters & scoring metrics● Liaised with Pollution Control Board officials for Pollution Monitoring, Renewing and maintaining records of EPR, Consent to Operate, Plastic Waste Procurement certificates, ISO 140001● Initiated and executed innovative CSR outreach programs and sustainability chapters to promote sustainability● Achieved 20% replacement of Coal, and Petroleum Coke using environment-friendly alternate fuelsProcess/ Production● Managed the operations of Kilns, Mills, Fans, and other pollution control equipment with a focus on sustainability● Commissioned, stabilized, and optimized FL Smidth OK Mill for Cement grinding and achieved 10 KWhr Specific Power reduction. Production optimized to 20% higher than the design capacity.● Accomplished 11% variable cost reduction per ton of product produced in FY 2022-23● Proficient in Heat Balance, Mass Balance, Process measurements, Data Interpretation and Analytics Show less

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  L&T Construction

  Aug 2024 - now

  Assistant Manager ESG