Dhinakaran K

• Working as Process Safety Coordinator for the implementation of 14 elements of PSM in Indorama Complex.
• Experienced in DCS (Yokogawa Centum VP), identifying process abnormalities, troubleshooting, safe start up and shutdown of Process unit and identifying process hazards in the continuous running plant.
• Plan and coordinate production engineering processes on a daily basis to produce high quality products.
• Monitor routine plant and equipment operations e.g. start-up, shutdown and monitoring, Chemical injection system.
• Perform first line maintenance and reporting faults on plant and equipment.
• Prepare plant and equipment for maintenance e.g. depressurizes, vent and drain.
• Identify, prepare and apply process isolations.
• Equipment handled: Refrigeration Compressor, Turbine driven Compressor, Multistage centrifugal pumps, High pressure reciprocating pumps, Reciprocating compressors, distillation column, furnaces, Crystallizer, centrifuge, Steam turbine, Granulator, X’mas tree operations etc.
• Participated in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) process and reviewed conclusions.
• Document review e.g. P& IDs, Operating Procedures, modification work packs etc.
• Prepare Daily Operations Logs.
• Ensure that all records/logs/certificates are maintained and updated to provide evidence of terminal conformance to Cairn India HSE standards.
• Participate in the MOC review process.
• Support commissioning and optimization of new and modified plants.
• Ensure discharges and flaring levels are monitored, recorded and controlled.

• Performed upstream wellhead operations at Mangala Well Pads, ensuring safe and efficient functioning of oil production systems.
• Conducted routine monitoring, pressure control, and operational checks of surface equipment and wellhead assemblies.
• Supported well testing, start-up, shut-in, and flowline management activities in coordination with the control room and field teams.
• Ensured compliance with HSE standards and operational procedures during all field activities.

• Worked as a Shift Engineer in Delayed Coker Turn Around Maintenance and RTF units.
• Led shift operations and maintenance coordination during the turnaround of Delayed Coker and RTF (Residue Treatment Facility) units.
• Supervised mechanical, instrumentation, and process activities to ensure safe and timely execution of maintenance tasks.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, verify equipment isolation, and support safe work permit execution.
• Ensured adherence to turnaround schedules, safety protocols, and quality standards throughout the maintenance period.

Operated and monitored process parameters of the Urea plant using Distributed Control System (DCS) with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Ensured smooth plant operations by proactively managing normal and abnormal situations, maintaining plant stability without any incidents.

Successfully executed safe plant shutdowns during emergency situations, adhering to all safety protocols.

Effectively handled plant startups, ensuring a smooth transition to normal operation without process upsets or deviations.

Led shift operations and maintenance coordination during the turnaround of

• Worked at Tamilnadu Petroproducts Limited.