Rameshchandra N. Prajapati is submitting his CV for a position as a Process Engineer. He has 39 years of experience in process engineering, technical safety, and production operations in the petroleum, oil, gas and chemical industries. He includes his education background, professional affiliations, training and certificates, capabilities, significant achievements, and work history. Prajapati provides process engineering services and has experience managing projects, shutdowns, and plant modifications.

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RAMESHCHANDRA N. PRAJAPATI
“Sri Bhav-Bhaveswar”, Plot No. 7, Jalaram Society,
P.O. Vapi, Dist. Valsad, Gujarat State,
PIN: 396191, India
Contact Nos.
+ 91 9904849686
+ 91 9898087325
+ 91 260 2463259 (Res.) e-mail: bhaveshinvapi@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE Presentation of CV for the post of Process Engineer
EDUCATION Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering - 1975
The M. S. University of Baroda, India (achieved certificate of
equivalency from University of Toronto, Canada - 1996).
International Trade and Marketing Plan Development -
1996
Global Connections, Toronto, Canada.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
 Professional Engineer of Ontario, Canada - a license required to
practice professional engineering in Canada.
 Member of Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering, Canada.
 Member of American Institute of Chemical Engineers, USA.
 Member of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, India.
TRAINING CERTIFICATE AWARDS:
 Quantified Risk Assessment (QRA) for the Oil and Gas Industry
 Modern HSE Management for Managers
 HAZOP: Study for Team Leaders
 Risk Assessment and Accident Analysis
 Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Methods and Leadership
 Operguid® (TOTAL Process Procedure Code) by SPIE OGS, Paris

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CAPABILITIES 39 years of diverse experience in Petroleum Oil, Gas &
Chemical Plants: Process Engineering, Technical Safety,
HSE, Production Operations, Technical Services,
Commissioning & Shutdown Management
 Carry out process engineering related activities for Well Head Towers
and Pipelines, Petroleum Oil and Gas Processing Facilities in Offshore
Fields.
 Plan, develop, negotiate, execute and commission oil and gas and
chemical plant projects.
 Provide process related technical services for petrochemical, fertilizer,
petroleum oil and gas industries.
 Design, Review and liaise front end and detailed engineering process
works.
 Conduct PHA, HAZOP, HAZID, PTW Audit, PHSSER, QRA, Task
Based Risk Assessment, Accident Analysis and Investigation, etc.
 Write operation, procedures and commissioning/start-up manuals.
 Train and motivate chemical plant operators.
 Manage production operations and turnaround activities for Oil, Gas
and Chemical Plants.
 Develop international marketing plan.
 Run process engineering softwares such as Engineer’s Aide, Flo-
Series, etc.
SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS
 Experienced in Process Engineering works related to Petroleum
Offshore Fields.
 Managed Turnaround Activities and Project Modification Works.
 Developed process design packages for US$ 3 million worth of Urea
Ammonium Nitrate Solutions Loading Relocation, Urea Liquor Surge
Tank, Supplement Instrument Air and Ammonia Refrigeration
Modification Projects of Fertilizer Complex.
 Designed and Managed an Indian Rupees 35 lacs worth of Di-Octyl
Phthalate plant from conceptual design stage to successful commercial
production. Developed other products for the same plant resulting in a
savings up to Ind. Rs. 3 lacs.
 Executed process work for a US$ 2 million project of DCS revamping.
 Commissioned larger than US$ 100 million worth of petroleum oil and
gas facilities.
 Supervised production operations of the chemical plants such as
Caprolactam, Nylon-6 polymer, Ammonia, Petroleum Oil and Gas,
Plasticizers, etc.
 Produced, documented and assisted companies to achieve ISO 9001
& 14001; and OHSAS 18001 registration.

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WORK HISTORY
Mar 13 - Present Self-employed (2 Years) in Vapi, Gujarat, India
Process Engineering & Technical Safety Consultant
Jul 98 – Feb 2013 M/s. Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Co., Abu Dhabi, UAE
Process Engineer (Umm Shaif Offshore Field)
Jan 02 – Feb 13 (13 Years)
Provided technical support, monitoring and trouble shooting
for Offshore Oil and Gas Facilities. Managed Shutdown
Activities. Carried out Plant Modifications and Project related
works encompassing Process related reviewing, design &
developmental works from conceptual up to commissioning
and start-up. Conducted PHA, HAZOP, Risk Assessment &
Accident analysis. Developed Operating Procedures based
on TOTAL Operguid Code. Completed commissioning &
performance test of revamped dehydration units. Provided
full Process Engineering support for Tawilah Alpha Gas
Treatment Plant, Umm Shaif Gas Injection Project, Flare
Modifications, Habsan Gas Supply Projects, etc.
Process Engineer (Das Island)
Jul 98 – Dec 01 (3 Years)
Provided technical support, monitoring & trouble shooting of
Petroleum Oil and Gas Processing Facilities on Das Island.
Carried out Plant Modifications and Project related works
encompassing Process related reviewing, design &
developmental works from conceptual up to start-up.
Conducts PHA, HAZOP, HAZID, PTW, PHSSER, Risk
Assessment, Accident Analysis & Investigation. Develops
Operating Procedure. Liaise with ADNOC, ADGAS &,
ZADCO Companies on technical matters. Participated in
various process related works of Flare Modifications, Boiler,
Nitrogen Package & Sewage Treatment Plant Projects.
Worked for Task Force assignment. Developed UAE
National Engineer.
Oct 96 - Oct 97 Process Design Engineer
M/s. Terra International (Canada) Inc., Canada
Developed process design packages for US$ 3 million worth
of Urea Ammonium Nitrate Solutions Loading Relocation,
Urea Liquor Surge Tank, Supplement Instrument Air and
Ammonia Refrigeration Modification Projects of Fertilizer
Complex.

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Oct 95 - Mar 96 Process Engineering Consultant
Provided engineering consultancy services for Chemical
Plants at Vapi, India.
Jun 94 - Aug 95 Process Design Engineer
M/s. National Petroleum Const. Co. (NPCC), Abu Dhabi
 Developed process engineering documents for
submarine pipeline & process platform facilities (ICP-
Heera EPC Project, India).
 Liaised and reviewed process works of Engineering sub-
contractors:
 Export gas process facilities and sub-marine gas
export pipeline of ZADCO, Abu Dhabi.
 Ruwais refinery berth expansion project of ADNOC
(assigned to work with M/s. Technip in Paris).
 Qatar gas upstream development process and utilities
platform topside of M/s. QLGC, Qatar.
 Prepared technical proposals in response to ITB’s.
 Drafted ISO 9001 process engineering related
procedures.
Aug 91 - Jun 94 Process Engineer
M/s. Al - Jubail Fertilizer Co. (SAMAD), Jubail, Saudi
Arabia
Provided the following process related technical services for
Ammonia plant, utility and offsite facilities:
 Performance monitoring, trouble shooting, efficiency
studies, energy conservation and optimization etc.
 Effluent monitoring/co-ordination with Royal Commission.
 Turnaround: catalyst replacement, chemical cleaning, co-
ordination for modifications, revamping, etc.
 Carried out process works for Yokogawa Centum XL
DCS system revamping project.
 Drafted ISO 9002 process engineering procedures.
 Prepared daily, weekly and monthly management
reports.
May 89 - Aug 91 Project Consultant
M/s. D. P. Chemicals, Vapi, India
Prepared project report, carried out engineering and design
of the plant, undertaken the total project execution and
commissioned 90 MT/month capacity Di-Octyl Phthalate

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Plant and later on set up other plasticizer products as
diversification.
Jun 80 - May 89 M/s. Petroleum Development Oman LLC, Muscat,
Sultanate of Oman
Process Engineer:
 Provided technical services for Petroleum Oil and Gas
Production facilities and NGL/LPG Plants.
 Carried out HAZOP studies for new projects.
 Defined operating & control philosophy for new &
expansion projects.
 Managed plant modifications.
Production Operations Engineer:
 Production supervision of Oil and Gas gathering,
production and booster station operations.
 Commissioned new gathering stations and HYDRIL
SCADA system.
Oct 75 - Jun 80 Chemical Engineer
M/s. GNFC, M/s. GSFC, M/s. BRCM, M/s. BRC, India
 Provided process related technical services for
Caprolactam, Nylon-6 Polymerization, Mono-Chloro
Acetic Acid Plant
 Plant performance monitoring, trouble shooting,
commissioning and start-up, conducting training for
operators etc.
REFERENCES: Available on request
BIRTH DATE: December 14, 1952
KEYWORDS: Chemical, Fertilizer, Petrochemical, Oil, Gas, Petroleum,
Onshore, Offshore, Sour Oil and Gas, Production
Management, Process Operations, Process Engineer,
Process Engineering, Project Engineer, Project
Management, Commissioning Engineer, Audit, Health,
Safety, Environment, Security, HSE, HSEMS, PHA, HAZOP,
HAZID, PTW, PHSSER, QRA, Task Based Risk
Assessment, Accident Analysis, Investigation, Technical
Services, Monitoring, Trouble Shooting, ISO, OHSAS, EMS,
Shutdown, Turnaround, Ammonia, Urea, DOP, Nylon,
Caprolactam, Mono Chloro Acetic Acid.