NIKITA NAIK
Coburg,VIC
Summary
A persistent and disciplined chemical engineer with a
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Engineer
Visy Industries Pty Ltd
RESERVOIR, Victoria
07.2022 - Current
- Assessed, tested and performed trials with new chemical processes to optimize production efficiency.
- Optimized and in charge of AUD 15Million annual chemical budget.
- Scheduled and performed preventive maintenance on plant equipment to ensure stable and reliable production.
- Identified process improvement opportunities through data analysis and improved existing process designs to increase productivity of the machine.
- Trained operators on proper use of equipment used in chemical processing operations and provided technical support to plant personnel in troubleshooting operational issues.
- Manage internal teams, contractors, suppliers and external stake holders to ensure new project requirements are met.
Laboratory Analyst
Visy Industries Pty Ltd
Campbellfield, Victoria
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Conducted laboratory tests to assist in the research of new products.
- Conducted paper analysis equipment calibration and verification.
- Worked successfully on projects that optimized quality analysis of paper for the paper mills and box plants.
- Trained new personnel on proper lab safety practices, instrumentation usage, operation protocols and more.
- Reviewed technical documents such as Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Control Plans.
Research Assistant
Victoria University
Melbourne, Victoria
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted primary and secondary research to identify relevant information for project development.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings.
- Provided support for faculty members with grant applications related to research projects.
- Traveled to field sites to collect and record data and samples as appropriate to specific objectives of study.
- Compiled field observations and converted into data to prepare for experiments and tests.
Education
Master of Advanced Engineering - Chemical
Monash University
Clayton, VICBachelor of Engineering - Chemical
University Of Mumbai
Mumbai, IndiaSkills
- Design optimization
- Process Design
- Hazardous Materials
- Safety management and control
- Quality Control
- DCS & SAP system
- Troubleshooting
- Budgeting & Forecasting
Timeline
Chemical Engineer
Visy Industries Pty Ltd
07.2022 - Current
Laboratory Analyst
Visy Industries Pty Ltd
01.2022 - 07.2022
Research Assistant
Victoria University
07.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Advanced Engineering - Chemical
Monash University
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical
University Of Mumbai
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