VISHNU PRIYA RAMAKRISHNAN

vishnupriyaramakrishnan@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/vishnupriyaramakrishnan
(919)-400-2255

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A process engineer with 9+ years of experience in various phase of engineering activities including front end
engineering design(FEED), detail design(EPC) and EPC proposals. A key personnel in working on large projects in
fertilizer, oil and gas and refinery industries for major international companies like Kuwait oil company (KOC), Saudi
Arabian Fertilizer Company (SAFCO) and Dangote Fertilizer.
Result driven professional with strong technical and excellent interpersonal skills and capable of working with team
of engineers across the globe to meet both project schedule and quality requirements.

EDUCATION

Dec 2019 (Expected graduation date) North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC, USA
(GPA - 3.67) Masters in Chemical Engineering.

Feb 2006 Institute of Cheminformatics Studies, Noida, India

(GPA - 3.08) PG Diploma in Petrochemical and Refining.

May 2005 Bharathidasan University, Trichy, India

(GPA - 3.28) Bachelors in Petrochemical Technology.

WORK EXPERIENCE

NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY, GREENSBORO, NC, USA

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (Aug 2018 – Present)

 Application of Chemical Looping in Fischer-Tropsch Gas-to-Liquids Processes: Performance

and Economic Analysis using ASPEN PLUS process simulation software.

OILTECH ENGINEERING PVT LTD, CHENNAI, INDIA

SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER (Aug 2014 – Feb 2016)

 Involved in FEED studies and development of design basis and design criteria for Floating Production
Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units based on client requirements.
 Performed process simulation optimization study by developing various process options using automation
tools like ASPEN HYSYS.
 Performed Depressurization study to design blowdown valves using ASPEN HYSYS.

SAIPEM INDIA PROJECTS LTD, CHENNAI, INDIA

SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER (Jun 2011 – Aug 2014)

 Developed and generated block flow diagrams (BFD), process flow diagrams (PFD), Heat and Mass
balance (HMB) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (PID) for various process units.
 Actively participated in project kick of meeting, review meeting, HAZOP meeting, 3D model review meeting
and selection of vendors meetings.
  Prepared manpower estimates, work planning / forecast and effective utilization of manpower, progress
monitoring and adherence to scheduled completion of engineering documents.
 Checking and ensuring quality and consistency of process documents in each phase of the project.
 Prepared technical queries during bidding phase and completed process engineering aspects of technical
bid evaluation. 
 Coordinated with inter-department for smooth project execution. 
 Actively participated in vendor document review meetings and reviewed all vendor documents to identify &
highlight the engineering issues related to vendor documents. 

PROCESS ENGINEER (Jun 2009 – May 2011)

 Performed process calculations and provided equipment sizing, datasheet and package specification for
pumps, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, compressors in accordance to industry codes and standards.
 Performed hydraulic calculations, control valve, blowdown valve and relief valve sizing calculations.
 Prepared line list, equipment list and process datasheet for all instruments and valves in the process unit.
 Generated process control philosophy, operational philosophy based on client requirements and standards.
 Performed flare header and sizing calculation using ASPEN HYSYS FLARENET software.

HALDOR TOPSOE INDIA PVT LTD, NEW DELHI, INDIA

PROCESS ENGINEER (Mar 2008 – May 2009)

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 Developed and prepared licensed basic engineering packages for Hydrogen plants in a refinery complex.
 Involved in preparation and review of process flow diagram (PFD) and piping and instrumentation diagram
(P&ID) in coordination with my counterpart in Copenhagen office.
 Performed hydraulic calculations, control valve and relief valve sizing calculations.
 Prepared equipment sizing calculation and datasheet specification for vessels, pumps, exchangers and
compressors using in-house company software.
 Prepared operating manual for Hydrogen plants.

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD, JAMNAGAR, INDIA

PROCESS ENGINEER (Sep 2006 – Mar 2008)

 Reviewing of PFD, P&ID & cause and effect diagram. 
 Monitoring of daily plant performance & troubleshooting of operations. 
 Providing technical support to operations & engineering. 
 Coordinating plant performance review (PPR) meeting, maintaining plant KRA (Key Result Areas),
 analyzing weekly variance reports and giving reasons for variance. 
 Optimizing process conditions for higher productivity. 
 Managing Catalyst and chemical consumption for complete Fluidized catalytic cracker unit. 
 Interfacing with various departments and troubleshooting the production line and tackling emergencies. 
 Handling specific projects concerning de-bottlenecking of the process and participation in HAZOP studies.
 Actively involved in startup and stabilization of the Plant.

SKILLS
 Proficient knowledge in process automation tools – ASPEN HYSYS, ASPEN PLUS, and ASPEN
FLARENET.
 PFD, P&ID, Process specifications making, review and upgrading.
 Proficient knowledge in making heat & mass balance across systems.
 Conversant with API codes and standards.
 Six Sigma certified Professional.
 Experience working in international locations in multi-cultural environment.
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