M KALAISELVAM

: 00966-551706883

: kalaimahi@gmail.com
: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

To be a qualified process Engineer in chemical industry who is committed to resource

conservation and developing eco-friendly activities in organization to utilize my skills
and abilities.
PROFILE

As a process engineer within the process development team, studied and analyzed new and
existing production processes in the plant. Implemented the necessary adjustments in order to
optimize the production process in terms of safety, environment, output, energy, product
quality and use of raw materials in order to meet the needs of our business.

Developed new processes and equipment. Afterwards coordinated the different commissioning
stages and evaluate the results. Have had the ability to challenge with credibility and act as a
trusted advisor for the Manufacturing manager at the level of engineering designs, overall
equipment efficiency improvement programs in view of maximizing return on assets in
operations, and best practice implementation at the level of energy and utilities.

A dynamic profession having 8 years of experience in Process operations, safety culture, and
maintenance and there by achieving Production Targets in different types of DCS and PLC
controlled chemical Plants. Currently spearheading as Process Engineer in National Company
for Sulphur Products(SAUDI ARABIA )

Sound knowledge in plants DCS (YOKOGAWA CENTUM CS3000 & CS 1000) & PLC

systems from Siemens and Allen Bradley.

Familiar with ISO 9000, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 systems of standards.

Deft in production planning, cost management and manpower supervision in the

manufacturing environment. Effective resource planning/ optimization, focusing on waste
reduction, enhancing productivity and profitability.

Possess experience of handling PLC operation of 65 MTPD plant 1 & 72 MTPD Plant 2 LABSA
production and 42 MTPD SLES(1EO, 2EO & SLS) production and Oleum 25% (50MTPD),
and looking after manufacturing of sodium hypo chlorite (6 to 14%)(100MTPD) by PLC
operation and controlling Distributed Control System (YOKOGAWA CENTUM CS3000 & CS1000 )
(DCS) operation of sulphuric acid plant1 having capacity of 150 MTPD & 300MTPD of
plant2 with 3.0MW Power productions (SIEMENS TURBINE) by DCDA Process.

Experienced in operation of wide spectrum of equipments and components like blowers, steam
turbines, absorption towers, catalyst, reactors, scrubbers, spray dryers, vacuum evaporators,
heat exchangers, power plant & auxiliary boiler, steam condensing systems, steam reduction

and distribution different type of pumps and utility units like Reverse Osmosis plant,
Demineralized Water plant , Multiple Effect Evaporator plant and Instrument Air
compressors.

Operation and Monitoring of the Multiple Effect Evaporator & (Agitated Thin Film
Dryer).

Collect routine and non-routine water samples for lab analysis. Review and monitor laboratory
reports. Perform minor and basic field and laboratory water quality testing.

Conducted Internal / External Audit for the plant inventories.

Understanding of all aspects governing operational and production activities and up to date
knowledge of latest technological advancements, regulations/ guidelines and statutory
compliances in the industry.

Self-driven, focused and result oriented with excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills;
Acknowledged team leader and a natural motivator having ability to integrate team energies
to optimize overall productivity levels.

A keen strategist and planner with skills in conceptualizing and effecting process initiatives to
enhance productivity and efficiency.

Good knowledge of computer operation and report package making for submitting technical
report about the plant performance.

Core Competencies
DCS and Process operation process calculation Basic and detailed engineering Process
Improvements Safety and Risk Assessment Unit Operations/ Troubleshooting Project Management
Strong Interpersonal Skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NATIONAL COMPANY FOR SULPHUR PRODUCTS, SAUDI ARABIA.
Dec09 Till Date
Process Engineer
National Company for Sulphur Products (NCSP), Riyadh, KSA is an ISO 9001:2008 certified
company currently operating 300 MTPD and 150 MTPD Sulphuric Acid Plant (two unit) based on
DCDA Process, 50 MTPD of Oleum, 72 MTPD Linear Alkyl Benzene sulphonic acid and 42 MTPD
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (3 grades) based on Multi Tube Film Reactor Technology, 100 MTPD
Sodium Hypo Chlorite Plant based on Powell Bleach Process, and power production with Steam
Turbine having a capacity 3MW (SIEMENS TURBINE) .
Worked in all sections/areas of the plant and have very good knowledge about startup &
shutdown operations of the plant and also have hands on operational experience in SCADA, PLC and
DCS systems.

Performing modification and commissioning of equipments and controlling the parameters and
maintenance of equipments. Responsible for shift handling and production planning and
trouble shooting of process operations.

Reporting to unit head along with Plant Manager by Daily Production Report (DPR).

Controlling Distributed Control System (DCS) (YOKOGAWA CENTUM CS3000 & CS1000)
operation of sulphuric acid plant having capacity of 150 MTPD of plant1 & 300 MTPD of plant2
with 3.0MW Power productions by DCDA Process.

Handling PLC operation of 65 MTPD plant 1 & 72 MTPD Plant 2 LABSA production and 42
MTPD SLES (1EO, 2EO & SLS) production and looking after manufacturing of sodium hypo
chlorite (6 to 14%) (100MTPD) by PLC operation.

Checking the operation of Reverse osmosis plant and Demineralized water plant, Multiple
Effect Evaporator plant and co-ordination for the erection and commissioning of new LABSA
plant having the capacity 72 MTPD..

Taking care of environmental management and giving instruction to the production unit to
control the plant emissions of SO 2, SO3, and chlorine, ammonia gas within the limits and waste
water management.

Storing and handling of Molten Sulphur and Sulphuric Acid (98.50%).

Issue work permits for maintenance activity after safety review; ensure proper isolation before

handing equipment for maintenance

Closely Monitored process parameter and controlling as per process spec.
Coordination for maintenance department Control the Condensate.

Supervising Absorbers, Centrifugal Pumps, Centrifugal Blowers, Compressors, Steam driven

turbine,

Reciprocating Pumps ,Shell & tube and Plate type Heat Exchanger's, Submerged

centrifugal pumps

Accountable for managing pressurized, exothermic & acidic reaction in a Multitube Film Reactor
by PLC System in Sulphuric acid manufacturing plant and Sulphonation plant

Efficiently managing production planning & control thereby ensuring strict adherence to the
time schedule, quality standards & total productivity maintenance whilst achieving pre-set
production target.

Assuming supervision over plant operating activities including overall plant operation giving
direction to
operational specialist as per plan and executing it with their help
and attain the required target.

Cross-checking of all operation-related activities and correcting it if any deviation is found,

thereby ensuring smooth and effective operation; checking the inventory level of feed.
Product, process chemicals & diesel for DG operation.

Acquired expertise in formulating and implementing operational strategies for maintaining

quality and troubleshooting on various operational and production issues; actively participating
in maintenance activities of annual shutdown.

MADRAS FERTILIZERS LIMITED, CHENNAI

Nov08 Dec 09
Graduate Engineering Trainee

Established in 1966 and has been a Public Sector Undertaking under administrative control of the
Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers with ISO certified. Madras Fertilizers
Limited has been serving the Nation for the past 36 years since plant commissioning in 1971 and
is proud to be part of Green Revolution. It has the following plants under control

HALDOR TOPSOE designed the Ammonia Plant with the capacity of 1050 MTPD of ammonia. The
Urea plant is based on the Urea Technologies Incorporation, USA (UTI). In addition, it has the
process of total heat recycle process and conversion of 76% with 1475 MTPD. The DORR OLIVER
(INDIA) LTD. designed the Complex Fertilizer plant. It is the three-train NPK plant with a
production capacity of 2450 MTPH of NPK fertilizers

Job Description:

Monitoring Quality Systems & Complains with preset standards; troubleshooting and
maintaining requisite documents to ensure completes in-process quality & improvement in
process capabilities.

To organize all activities of operation and maintenance work of sewage treatment plants
such as planning of daily and monthly routine work, scheduling of preventive maintenance
work and arrangement of troubleshooting works.

To monitor and guide a group of technician, and general worker who are involve in operation
and maintenance works.
To make sure all sewage treatment plants and pumping station are running as procedure
provided

Monitoring and recording of Field / Panel readings.

EQUIPMENTS HANDLED

Hydrodesulphurization section.

Steam/Naphtha reformer (Pre, Primary and secondary Reformer).

Syn Gas Compressor- 110 Ata steam driven, 10.5 KSC extraction turbines, 4 stage MITSUBISHI
compressors, 20000 HP.

Air Compressor: 42.5 KSC steam driven, 3.5 KSC steam induction turbine, 4 stage compressor
of HITACHI make with SIEMENS turbine.

CO2 Compressor: 42.5 KSC steam driven, 2 stages compressor of NUOVO PIGNONE make.

Refrigeration Compressor: 42.5 KSC steam driven, 5 stages compressor of THOMESSEN make.

Synthesis and refrigeration process by two radial convertors (S200 and S50) with multistage
flash drum.

Boilers: 110 kg/cm pressure, 100 TPH capacity oil fired Thermax Babcock and Wilcox Boiler.
Pumps and Steam Turbines.

RKN
Jul06 Aug 08

AQUA

PRODUCT,

KANCHIPURAM

Plant Engineer - O&M Department

Job Description:

Control the water treatment process by regulating water-flow through various stages such as
chemical addition, settling, filtering and disinfection.

Monitor computerized controls to insure the proper water flow, pressure, disinfection, and
power generation levels.

Calculate chemical mixtures, storage tank and usage levels.

Operate pumps, valves, compressors and distribution systems to control the flow and
treatment of water.

Collect water samples for laboratory tests and carry out routine analysis including flow
measurement, pH, alkalinity, colour and chlorine residual.

Prepare reports and log detailing plant operation. Receive, monitor and respond to remote
alarms.

Operate, maintain and perform routine servicing, cleaning and repair of the water treatment
plant and water storage systems.

ACADEMIA
B. Tech in Chemical Engineering 2006
Pallavan College of Engineering, Kanchipuram.
Higher Secondary Certificate 2002
K.S.P.R. Higher Secondary School, Sivaganga.
Technical Skills
Operating System

: Windows 8, 7, XP, Vista, Windows 2000/Adv.

Control system

: Yokogawa DCS, Siemens & Allen Bradley PLC & HMI

Date of Birth

References

12th June 1985

Available on request

PASSPORT DETAILS
Date of Issue
Date of Expiry

: 02/04/2009
: 01/04/2019

DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the above particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

PLACE : Saudi Arabia

sincerely
DATE :
(M.KALAISELVAM)

Yours