SHINOJ CHOLAYIL VASUDEVAN
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Chemical Engineer with 2.5+ years of experience in refinery operations, utilities and oil & gas EPC projects across India and the UAE. Hand on exposure to DHDT and VGO-HDT hydrotreating units, FCCU turnarounds, DCS-based operations and ADNOC project environments. Proven ability to support process-construction interfaces while ensuring strict compliance with ADNOC PTW and HSE system.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Engineer
ADNOC CRI Project - Descon
Abu Dhabi
05.2025 - Current
- Interpreted isometrics, PFDs, P&IDs, and GADs to support accurate field execution and construction activities.
- Coordinated process-construction coordination, including piping verification, line checks, and deviation identification.
- Performed redlining and engineering updates to PFDs and P&IDs based on approved site changes.
- Executed site progress reporting, technical documentation, and interface management with construction, QA/QC, and engineering teams.
- Ensured strict compliance with ADNOC PTW systems, HSE standards, and site safety procedures.
Graduate Engineer
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Kochi
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Operated and monitored DHDT and VGO-HDT units using DCS and IP.21 to ensure safe, stable, and continuous refinery operations.
- Simulated a process optimization project on Hydrogen-Rich Off Gas (HROG) using Aspen HYSYS, supporting reduced makeup hydrogen consumption and operating cost.
- Monitored and analyzed key process KPIs, alarms, and trends to support process control, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Assisted in process troubleshooting and minor optimizations to improve unit performance and reliability.
- Supported turnaround, maintenance, startup, and shutdown activities, ensuring operational readiness.
- Collaborated with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams for preventive maintenance and equipment preparedness.
Utility Engineer
Gas Authority of India Limited
Gujarat
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Operated and monitored plant utility systems, including static, rotary, and auxiliary equipment, ensuring uninterrupted utility supply.
- Managed raw water systems and utility distribution networks, maintaining reliable plant water availability.
- Oversaw PSA-based compressed air and nitrogen generation systems for instrument air, inerting, and plant safety applications.
- Executed utility line-ups, equipment changeovers, and system coordination to maintain continuous and stable operations.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
TKM College of Engineering
08.2023
Skills
- Simulation software
- DCS operation
- Line Tracing
- ASPEN HYSYS
- PFD
- P&ID
- GAD
- Isometric drawing
- Control Valve stroke checking
- DWSIM
- Trouble shooting
- Rotary Equipment
- Process Calculation
- Utilities system
- AutoCAD
- BricsCAD
- PTW systems
- ADNOC HSE std's
- MS word
- MS Excel
- HAZOP
- Checklist & Blind-list preparation
Certification
- Work Management System (WMS), ADNOC
- H2S Level II, ADNOC
- Lean Six Sigma - Yellow belt, Alison
Timeline
Junior Engineer
ADNOC CRI Project - Descon
05.2025 - Current
Graduate Engineer
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
11.2023 - 11.2024
Utility Engineer
Gas Authority of India Limited
08.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
TKM College of Engineering