Sunil N. Patil
Pune,Maharashtra
Summary
I&C Engineer with 20+ years of experience in In-plant automation and EPC projects worldwide. Hands-on DCS, ESD configuration skill. Control system Integration, Loop/function checking, troubleshooting, and start-up of control systems and safety systems. Construction supervision, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of DCS, ESD, Fieldbus, HART, Modbus, OPC networks and systems. Pre startup audits for Calibration and installation of field instrumentation, Analysers, and control systems.
Professional engineer with broad experience prepared to excel in this role. Demonstrated ability to drive impactful results through innovative solutions and efficient problem-solving. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliability and success in dynamic environments. Core skills include project management, systems analysis, and technical troubleshooting.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Engineer Start-up
Air Products India
05.2023 - Current
- Air separation Units (ASU) commissioning & Startups at various locations in India, KGP Australia
- Handling YOKO DCS / SIL loops validation activities
- Determined equipment failure root cause and implemented solutions.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project milestones were met on time and within budget.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Leading Pre-commissioning & Commissioning activities for complete Instrumentation & Control part
- Handling Integrated control & plant safety systems (ICSS), Package PLCs ,Analysers systems etc
- Involved YOKOGAWA Centum VP & PROSAFE SIT/SAT activities, logic verifications etc
- Vendor coordination and vendor mobilization planning
- Liaise with vendors, material suppliers,
- Supporting for technical Doc review, markups etc.
- Tech queries resolutions / response, NCR, Punch closer activities etc
- Handling Function checks, loop checks, Performance test of plant control system
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining engineering processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Monitored employee performance to keep projects on task.
Deputy Manager (GCITI)
Linde Engineering India
07.2019 - 04.2023
- Project: AMUR GPP, Russia (Nov 2019 to June 2022)
- Leading for SIT/SAT activities, COW implementation for DCS/SIS/GDS & package PLS systems
- Involved Construction, Pre-commissioning & Commissioning of large-scale project
- Handling Function checks, loop checks, Performance test of plant control system
- Coordinating with various package vendors mainly for Gas compressors, GTs, Condition monitoring, Utilities etc for SAT activities, COW implementations, loop checks, function checks and interface checks
- Cyber security activities for control system and interface systems
- Leading for TQ clarifications to client, NCR resolutions, punch point closer activities, and incoming control inspections for (overall instrumentation material)
- Filed instrumentation inspections and Audits during construction and commissioning activities
- Documentation updates like red markups for Loop drawings, FDS, Alarm & trip setting doc, C&E doc, FLD etc
- Giving on job training to subordinates for technical topics
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication and project completion.
- Liaised with team members, stakeholders and vendors to coordinate activities, provisioning, environment setup, risk mitigation and follow-up.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Asst. Manager Instrumentation & Control Systems (DCS/SiS)
Seven Seas Petroleum LLC
09.2008 - 07.2019
- Steering all activities of DeltaV DCS/SIS/ PLC/SCADA systems
- Managing engineering & configurations of logics, graphics for DeltaV DCS/SIS/PLC/SCADA systems
- Presenting Pre-commissioning & Commissioning support for various Oil & Gas process industries
- Leading control system upgradation (online) of DeltaV DCS/SIS including windows operating systems for Servers & Workstations
- Checking & validating third party interface setups with DCS e.g
- Serial communications, MODBUS TCP IT, OPC DA/A&E OPC Mirror communications, SCADA systems interface etc
- Hands on in System (DCS) domain setups & networking's setups
- Managing IT security compliance (Cyber security)
- Conducting Audits for Automation Systems
- Analysis for system Database for overall improvements in software and hardware
- Asset management systems (AMS) utilization
- Maintaining all documentations and management of FLDs, PEFS, Control Narratives, GA & Wiring Drawings, FDS, and Method Statements etc
- Coordinating with clients, EPC contractors of the project for clear understanding of instrumentation and automation requirements for projects
- Monitoring and supporting project team for managing project schedules and planning's
- Hands on experience for filed like, Control valves, ESDs or UZVs i.e., ON/OFF valves, stay puts valves. MOVs, MSVs, Fire & gas detectors, H2S detectors, open path detectors, flame detectors etc. Analysers & gas chromatograph's, Condition monitoring systems(CMS), Flow metering systems (FMS), Radars for levels etc
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Sr. Operations Specialist (Projects)
Dow India
09.2005 - 09.2008
- Played a key role in project expansions & control system setups for Emerson DCS & SIS Systems
- Planned technical support for plant maintenance & project team
- Worked on various condition monitoring & energy conservation projects
- Prepared Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) plan for sites and coordinated with site managers for executing plan
- Conducted Site Inspection, Health, Environment & Safety (HSE) in-house training, audit, and risk assessment revision
- Implemented project documentation as per ISO audits preparations
- Suggested preventive measures for ensuring Health, Environment & Safety (HSE)
- Steered inventory control which assured availability of parts, materials, and transportation in accordance with Just-in-Time delivery schedules, while maintaining minimum inventory
- Supported Expansion projects erection & commissioning for automation and filed instrumentation
- Supported batch configurations and production report configurations in DCS (DeltaV)
I&C System Engineer
Johnson Matthey India
04.2004 - 09.2005
- Inst & Electrical Maintenance Support
- Day to day troubleshooting support for instrumentation & DCS, PLC
- Multitasking activities e.g., Production, Electrical project activities
- Handling complete shift independently for Maintenance & technical support
- Resolved complex technical issues through effective problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis.
- Spares managements
- Reduced downtime for critical systems through proactive monitoring and maintenance tasks.
GTE & Jr. Engineer
DORF Ketal Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2000 - 04.2004
- Involved in Plant Construction, Erecting & commissioning project team
- Yokogawa DCS installation & Commission support
- Hydrogen reactor operations & maintenance
- Overall instrumentation & DCS, PLC maintenance
- Condition monitoring supports
- Records
- Safety audits and toolbox meetings
Education
BE - Instrumentation and Control Engineering
GCOE
Dhule, North Maharashtra01.2015
Diploma - Instrumentation & Control Engineering
Government Polytechnic Pen
Raigad, Mumbai01.2000
Skills
- Control Systems
- Instrumentation
- Emerson DeltaV
- Yokogawa Centum CS 3000
- Yokogawa Centum VP
- Prosafe RS
- Siemens S7
- Emerson AMS
- Asset Management PRM
- Network Communication
- DCS Health Check
- AMS Application
- System Architecture Design
- OPC Communications
- Wireless Gateway
- Remote Monitoring System Communication
- PLC Troubleshooting
- Control Valves Maintenance
- ON-Off Valve Maintenance
- Analytical Instruments Maintenance
- Cybersecurity compliance
- Loop checks
- Performance testing
- Documentation management
- Air separation units
- DeltaV DCS
- Instrumentation commissioning
- Cyber security
- Vendor coordination
- Technical documentation
- Project management
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Employee training
- Team management
- Technical presentation
- Risk analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Marathi
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
Russian
Elementary
Expertise
Emerson DeltaV / SiS, Yokogawa Centum CS 3000/Centum VP, Prosafe RS, Siemens S7, Emerson AMS / Asset Management PRM, Wireless gateways, foundation fieldbus, Profibus, Serial link, OPC etc. Field instruments parameter configuration and tuning as per the application (LT, FT, PT, TT, analysers), Analytical Instruments. Maintenance and calibration of various analysers and analytical instruments. Teledyne, YOKOGAWA etc., Gas Analyser, H2S, HCL, NANO2, AMONIA, CLROINE etc., Installation & commissioning all utility instruments & Check Trip logic & control loop as per actual Logic., Maintenance of control valves. Installation and maintenance of plant F&G system, gas monitoring systems, CCTV system.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/23/81
Coursework
- EMERSON Delta-V /SiS Certified Engineer, Emerson Process Management, Dubai, UAE
- Operational Readiness Training - Backup & Recovery
- Cyber Security Concerns
- Training - Guardian Support Installation/Commissioning of Large/Moderate Systems with BUS
- ORT SSM : Operational Readiness Training - Scheduled System Maintenance
- DeltaV Hardware & Troubleshooting -7018
- DeltaV Implementation-7009
- DeltaV SIS Configurations, Hardware, and troubleshooting
- DeltaV Virtualization
- YOKOGAWA DCS CENTUM VP, YOKOGAWA trainer
- SIEMENS PLC- S7-300 /1200, Prolific India Pune
Timeline
Sr. Engineer Start-up
Air Products India
05.2023 - Current
Deputy Manager (GCITI)
Linde Engineering India
07.2019 - 04.2023
Asst. Manager Instrumentation & Control Systems (DCS/SiS)
Seven Seas Petroleum LLC
09.2008 - 07.2019
Sr. Operations Specialist (Projects)
Dow India
09.2005 - 09.2008
I&C System Engineer
Johnson Matthey India
04.2004 - 09.2005
GTE & Jr. Engineer
DORF Ketal Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2000 - 04.2004
Diploma - Instrumentation & Control Engineering
Government Polytechnic Pen
BE - Instrumentation and Control Engineering
GCOE
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