Venugopal Hegde MSc. E.I.T

Experience

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  Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd.,(UB Group)

  Dec 2012 - Jan 2013

  Process Engineering Intern
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  Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Research Intern

  Lab: Prof. Pushpavanam's Research League• Generated equilibrium data for partition of ethanol in aqueous two-phase separation systems• Developed a novel method of representation of equilibrium data for quaternary systems as applied to aqueous two-phase separation systems

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  Reliance Industries Limited

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2018

  Field Engineer

  Business Unit: Linear low density and high density polyethylene plant- Nagothane Manufacturing Division ● Managed a team of 10 process and 4 maintenance technicians to operate a 160 KTA LLDPE/HDPE production facility with annual average revenue of $ 300 M ● Led a cross functional preventative maintenance program team and achieved 95 % compliance with scheduled maintenance jobs● Supervised 40 personnel to execute jobs in two major turnarounds and one retrofit commissioning project to achieve compliance with scope, time, and quality ● Achieved compliance with scope, time, and quality by liaising and coordinating with multiple teams● Prepared daily plant operations meeting agendas, presentations, and facilitated the discussions with operations, maintenance, and safety teams● Participated in operational and technical support for introduction of new product grades and SOPs for the same Show less

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  University of Alberta

  May 2019 - Dec 2021

  Graduate Research Assistant

  Lab: Group of Applied Macromolecular Engineering (https://www.soareslab.com/)• Performed preventative maintenance of gloveboxes, vacuum pumps, distillation setup, filtration systems, and differential scanning calorimeters.• Replaced and installed instruments: Troubleshot the reactor temperature control issue, diagnosed the root cause, and replaced and installed temperature on off valve leading to a savings of $25,000 per month• Inventory management: consolidated inventory of 3 different laboratories and streamlined the purchasing process achieving a 90% reduction in multiple orders of chemical reagents and gases• Trained and oriented 2 graduate students in laboratory safety, standard working procedures, operation of instruments, etc. • Assisted in lab analysis of polyethylene using techniques such as GPC, CEF, TREF and DSC etc.• Built 5 alternative suppliers to long lead time, expensive lab reagents to streamline the supply chain• Achieved zero safety incidents by leading the safety program at the laboratory • Optimally tuned reactor temperature control loops to effect savings of up to $ 8000 a month• Presented thesis research in group meetings and conferences hosted by professional organizations such as the Chemical Institute of Canada (CCEC 2021) Show less

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  Bernard's Cannabis Creations

  Apr 2021 - May 2022

  ● Lead a production team of 5 associates to manufacture edible cannabis by applying lean manufacturing principles● Implemented Health Canada good production practices for production of a portfolio of confectionaries ● Ensured regulatory compliance with Health Canada regulations by developing SOPs, training documents, and audits ● Train and supervise all production staff biweekly to ensure compliance with SOPs and protocols● Reduced processing cost by 10 % through streamlining material flow and product processing● Developed 12 product formulations for through collaboration with chocolatiers Show less

  • Operations and Quality Control Associate

    Jan 2022 - May 2022

  • Operations and Quality Control Associate

    Apr 2021 - Dec 2021
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  FourQuest Energy

  May 2022 - May 2023

  • Field EIT

    Aug 2022 - May 2023

  • Field Technician

    May 2022 - Jul 2022
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  EnerMech

  May 2023 - May 2024

  Field EIT

  Pre-commissioning and Commissioning on the LNG Canada Project

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  LNG Canada

  May 2024 - now

  • Production Support Specialist

    Dec 2024 - now

  • Program Coordinator

    May 2024 - Jan 2025