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MOHAMMED NAVAS P.A

MOHAMMED NAVAS P.A

KINGSTON,QUEENSLAND

Summary

Performance-driven Process Engineer with over 9 years of expertise in refining, petrochemicals, and ammonia production. Demonstrated success in process optimization, troubleshooting, and executing plant improvement projects in challenging operational settings. Excellent communication skills combined with extensive technical knowledge and cross-functional leadership capabilities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Process Engineer

AMPOL
Lytton, Queensland
01.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations of two crude oil processing units, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
  • Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) and implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency and production yield.
  • Provided technical support for equipment issues, collaborating with maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
  • Participated in project planning for upgrades to crude distillation columns, including diesel tray resizing and overhead exchanger upsizing.
  • Conducted risk assessments and led safety training initiatives, fostering a culture of safety within the unit.
  • Analyzed production data for trends and prepared comprehensive reports on unit performance and incident investigations.
  • Collaborated with Production Planning to meet daily crude rate targets and maximize yields by addressing unit constraints.
  • Developed detailed process scopes for turnarounds, including inspection plans, cleaning procedures, and post-turnaround testing.

Senior Process Engineer

INCITEC PIVOT LIMITED
Phosphate Hill, Queensland
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Managed front-end and back-end operations of ammonia plant.
  • Facilitated troubleshooting meetings with Engineering and Reliability departments using RCA, brainstorming sessions, five whys, and fishbone diagram.
  • Conducted HAZOP, CHAZOP, PHA, LOPA, and HAZID studies to enhance process safety.
  • Executed catalyst performance surveys in multiple units with Clariant, establishing benchmarking systems for failure identification.
  • Performed mass and energy balance for process optimization and implemented tracking dashboard for critical parameters.
  • Developed critical equipment health tracker to prevent major failures affecting business continuity.
  • Provided technical support on process issues and developed standing instructions while reviewing current SOPs.
  • Led shutdown processes during Syngas compressor and ASU failures, guiding teams on inspection and operational procedures.

Process Support Engineer

QATAR PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY (QAPCO)
Mesaieed, Doha
05.2017 - 12.2019
  • Executed mass, energy, and material balance for LLDPE plant process optimization.
  • Conducted optimization engineering and detailed process studies to identify bottlenecks.
  • Performed root cause analysis in collaboration with process engineering department.
  • Led HAZOP, CHAZOP, PHA, LOPA, and HAZID studies for safety assessments.
  • Reviewed process unit performance to implement improvements and optimize trials.
  • Monitored operating parameters via DCS and PI Process Book for enhanced efficiency.
  • Managed raw material availability assessments and optimization strategies for key inputs.
  • Served as lead executor for equipment commissioning, ensuring compliance with safety audits.

Shift Specialist

Qatar Petrochemical Company
Mesaieed, Doha
05.2015 - 05.2017
  • Stabilized operations by troubleshooting and preparing grade transitions in reactor and extruder.
  • Executed start-ups and shutdowns, both planned and unplanned, ensuring minimal disruption.
  • Operated DCS (Honeywell TDS 3000) and provided emergency assistance to panel operators.
  • Conducted daily team briefings on plant conditions and delivered safety lessons to operators.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols for work permits and maintenance jobs.
  • Collaborated with maintenance teams for daily tasks, including lockout/tagout procedures and risk assessments.
  • Involved in maintenance planning, focusing on equipment and major components replacement.
  • Applied Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to maintain product quality and safety metrics.

Education

Master of Project Management - Engineering

RMIT UNIVERSITY
Melbourne, VIC
12-2021

Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering

ANNA UNIVERSITY
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
05-2014

Skills

  • Process simulation and optimization
  • Technical support and training
  • Project management
  • Safety reviews and HAZOP
  • Process design and integration
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Vendor management and feasibility studies
  • Risk management
  • Aspen Plus, HYSYS Dynamics, EDR, Flare System Analyzer, Hydraulics, MBO, Orion
  • HTRI
  • KG-Tower
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Primavera P6
  • MS Project

Personal Information

Date of birth: 10/11/91

Languages

  • English
  • Malayalam
  • Hindi
  • Tamil

Affiliations

  • Process simulation and modeling
  • Participating in chemical engineering forums, webinars and LinkedIn discussions
  • Mentoring junior engineers
  • Traveling
  • Hiking or endurance sports

Accomplishments

1. TGset (steam turbine) condenser - 27 m3 replacement (March 2023 – April 2023)

  • Project lead for the replacement of the upgraded TG condenser
  • Responsible for design and modification, upsizing, and design development
  • Project value: 2 million AUD
  • Project outcome: improved energy efficiency and a 5% increase in total ammonia production

2. Adsorbents replacement in molsieves vessel in air separation unit – ASU N2 plant (July 2023 – August 2023)

  • Lead execution engineer for ASU adsorbents changeover from Linde spec to Honeywell UOP adsorbents
  • Responsible for design evaluation and commissioning of the adsorbent vessel in ASU
  • Project value: 1.5 million AUD
  • Project outcome: reduced frequent cold box outage and a 10% increase in N2 production

3. Optimized crude slate selection

  • Provided process engineering inputs, including crude compatibility, maximum exchanger duty, and pre-flash operation, to the planning and scheduling team during refinery T&I
  • This enabled effective LPG inventory management, significantly reduced LPG and butane burn rates, and ensured uninterrupted customer lifting with no stockouts, recognized with the Ampol Achievers Award under the 'Own It' value category in September 2024

4. Debutanizer column optimization in Saturated gas unit

  • Developed HYSYS model for saturated gas unit to understand the best operating condition for debutanizer operation to recover more iC4 from the top of the column
  • Max iC4 recovery was achieved with column optimization by adjusting top column pressure, reflux ratio, and reboiler duty
  • This fine-tuning enabled the Alkylation Unit to increase production during the summer season, supporting the gasoline blending process in meeting RVP specifications

Certification

  • Aspen Certified User
  • SA-02 Safeti Training
  • Basic HAZOP Training

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Malayalam
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Process Engineer

AMPOL
01.2024 - Current

Senior Process Engineer

INCITEC PIVOT LIMITED
10.2022 - 12.2023

Process Support Engineer

QATAR PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY (QAPCO)
05.2017 - 12.2019

Shift Specialist

Qatar Petrochemical Company
05.2015 - 05.2017

Master of Project Management - Engineering

RMIT UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering

ANNA UNIVERSITY

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