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Saurabh Pratap Singh

Helsinki,Finland

Summary

Motivated and solution driven Process Design Engineer with over twelve years of experience in the field of refineries, gas processing plants(cryogenic services) and petrochemical complexes. Successfully completed projects in all the phases of process engineering right from project conceptualization stage to commissioning stage including:

  • Feasibility study & finalization of process simulations,
  • Preparation of Basic Engineering Design Package (BEDP) & Front End Engineering Design (FEED) package,
  • Detail engineering in greenfield and revamp projects,
  • Licensor technology selection, preparation of tender document for licensor selection, licensor proposal offer review & bid evaluation.
  • Preparation of technical proposals as technology provider for bidding purpose.

Involved in various safety studies such as HAZOP & HAZID in different projects. Having proficiency in process design related softwares eg PRO-II, Aspen Plus/HYSYS, Flarenet etc. Ability to work under pressure and in time bound manner.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Lead Process Development Engineer

Neste Oyj
Porvoo, Finland
06.2023 - Current
  • Performed feasibility study of existing refinery units (Diesel hydrotreater & LC Fining unit) for renewable/circular feedstocks.
  • Performed simulation of the units for new feedstocks
  • Performed adequacy check of existing equipment
  • Prepared specifications for new/modified schemes/equipment

Manager, Process Design

Engineers India Limited
Gurgaon
04.2022 - 05.2023

Bitumen Blowing Unit (IOCL Gujarat, India)

  • Review of licensor BEDP and preparation of FEED package for Bitumen Blowing Unit (& associated offsite facilities) of IOCL Gujarat refinery as Process Lead Engineer.
  • Discussion with licensor in PFD & P&ID review meetings


Gas processing unit(BCPL, Dibrugarh, India)

  • Feasibility study for capacity enhancement of gas processing unit (cryogenic service) & gas sweetening units.
  • Performed simulations & provided process data for pipeline adequacy check.

Manager, Process Design

Engineers India Limited
Gurgaon
01.2019 - 05.2023
  • The Project included PMC services for execution of Residue upgradation facility (LC-Max technology) of 3.55 MMTPA at HPCL Visakh refinery, India.
  • Review of EPCC documents including participation in P&ID review & model review meetings and review of vendor documents during detail engineering
  • Participated in HAZOP and coordinated for closeout of HAZOP recommendations, also coordinated for closure of EPCC technical queries
  • Conceptualization and finalization of scheme for handling of pitch (asphaltene) material generated from the unit

Manager, Process Design

Engineers India Limited
Gurgaon
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • The Project included preparation of detailed feasibility report (DFR) for Numaligarh refinery expansion project and licensor selection for various licensed units
  • Estimation of utility requirements for the new complex
  • Estimation of offsite tankages requirement
  • Preparation of costing inputs for cost estimation of the project
  • Inputs for plot plan finalization

Dy. Manager, Process Design

Engineers India Limited
Gurgaon
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • The Project included licensor selection and FEED preparation for RUF unit (LC-max technology) of HPCL Visakh refinery, India
  • BEDP review of licensor package of RUF unit provided by CLG
  • FEED preparation including utility system design, preparation of EPCC scope document, EPCC tender input & bid evaluation
  • Review of licensor proposal
  • Preparation of technical queries and follow-up for their resolutions with various licensors
  • Preparation of NPV calculation inputs for licensor selection
  • Preparation of technical evaluation report (TER)

Dy Manager, Process Design

Engineers India Limited
Gurgaon
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • The Project included revamp of Coker unit of IOCL Barauni
  • Preparation of system mark-up P&IDs and check listing of the format systems at site
  • Clarification of site queries during execution
  • Involved in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities

Engineer

Engineers India Limited
Gurgaon
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Project included preparation of basic engineering design package (BEDP) for CDU/VDU unit of HPCL Visakh refinery and preparation of FEED package for detail engineering
  • Finalization of simulation for CDU/VDU unit including naphtha stabiliser section
  • Preparation of PFD/HMB based on simulation results
  • Preparation of P&IDs, data-sheets, summaries and compilation of BDEP
  • Preparation of scope document for EPCC
  • Involved in designing of utility systems for the unit
  • Resolution of technical queries of EPCC

Engineer

Engineers India Limited
Gurgaon
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Project included preparation of detailed feasibility report for ethane injection in feed gas pipeline for petrochemical complex of GAIL Vijaypur & Pata
  • Study of change in composition of feed gas due to ethane injection in feed gas line
  • Provided inputs to pipeline group for carrying out adequacy of feed gas pipeline
  • Performed simulation of C2/C3 unit of GAIL Vijaypur for the revised feed gas composition
  • Provided inputs to engineering for adequacy check of equipment and inputs for carrying out project cost estimation

Engineer

Engineers India Limited
Gurgaon
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Miscellaneous jobs: Site activities, pre-commissioning activities, BDEP preparation, configuration study, as built document updation
  • As job engineer performed check listing of the format systems, preparation of system mark-up and pre-commissioning/commissioning for DHDT unit of GGSRL Bathinda
  • As job engineer, involved in configuration study of Angola refinery, Africa
  • As job engineer performed check listing of the format systems and coordination for resolution of process related issues during site execution of gas cracker unit of GAIL petrochemical complex, Pata, Uttar Pradesh
  • Preparation of as built documents
  • As job engineer prepared datasheets and other deliverables of BEDP, participated in model review, kick off meeting with coke cutting pump vendor for Coker unit of IOCL Barauni

Education

Bachelor of Technology -

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
01.2007 - 01.2011

Skills

  • Simulation in Pro-II, Aspen Plus/HYSYS
  • Simulation in Aspen EDR for exchangers
  • Flare network study/analysis in Flare Net
  • Process equipment sizing
  • In-depth knowledge of refinery units/operations
  • Knowledge of financial parameters for technology selection

Languages

English
Advanced
Hindi
Native

Custom

  • Visiting new places
  • Reading books

Timeline

Lead Process Development Engineer

Neste Oyj
06.2023 - Current

Manager, Process Design

Engineers India Limited
04.2022 - 05.2023

Manager, Process Design

Engineers India Limited
01.2019 - 05.2023

Manager, Process Design

Engineers India Limited
01.2019 - 01.2020

Dy. Manager, Process Design

Engineers India Limited
01.2017 - 01.2019

Dy Manager, Process Design

Engineers India Limited
01.2016 - 01.2017

Engineer

Engineers India Limited
01.2015 - 01.2016

Engineer

Engineers India Limited
01.2014 - 01.2015

Engineer

Engineers India Limited
01.2011 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Technology -

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
01.2007 - 01.2011
Saurabh Pratap Singh