1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Niranjana Suvarna, Date of birth: 01/04/1966.
Qualification: B.E. in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (64.33%) from
Bangalore
University in July 1990.
Contact no: Mobile: 00966 568008601 Office: 00966 33596817
Skype id; NIRANJANA.SUVARNA
E-MAIL: n_suvarna@hotmail.com ; n_suvar@yahoo.co.in
Address for communication:
Flat No - 101,
Advaitha Apartments,
Bhagavathi Nagar, Kodialbail,
Mangalore District,
KARNATAKA – 575003
Summary of experience: As proactive, performance driven with 24+ years
of
extensive experience of multitasking background such as Process Engineering ~
Flawless Commissioning ~ Operation management ~ Project Management ~
Process safety in the field of petrochemical mainly polyolefin like Polyethylene
HDPE, Thermoplastic Elastomer SBR, Engineering polymers like PEEK &
PES & PMMA. Also in olefin filed of Associated Units of Naphtha Cracker which
comprised PGHU, Benzene, LPG, Butadiene 1 & Maleic Anhydride plant.
My goal is to transit my enthusiasm, creativity & experience into a position, where I
continue to provide the strategic and tactical leadership to retaining valued
customers of an organization.
Employer name Duration Position Plant

2. Tasnee petrochemicals
Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia
May 2007
onwards
Staff process engineer.
Since Plant
Commissioning Plant
operation & Process
Engineering.
Polyethylene HDPE,
ACP slurry process
by Hostalene,
GERMANY
Haldia petrochemicals
ltd
Nov 1999
to April
2007
Sr. Manager Operations.
Since Plant
Commissioning Plant
operation, Polymer and
Associated Unit.
Polyethylene HDPE,
Slurry technology,
Mitsui, JAPAN
Petrochemical plant
Gharda chemicals ltd Oct.1996 to
Nov1999.
Operation executive.
Commissioning experience
PES, PEEK, PMMA
Specialty polymers.
ATV projects ltd Feb 1994
to Oct1996
Senior production
engineer
Plant operation and
Commissioning
experience.
Elastomer -
Butadiene Styrene
copolymer by Filex
technology Mexico
Ganesh anhydride ltd Aug 1991
to
Jan1994.
Production engineer. Plant
operation and
Commissioning
experience.
Maleic anhydride.
Petrochemical plant
by Scientific Design,
USA.
Special Skills:
1. Operations management - Management reports Auditing Gap analysis.
2. Extensive experience in High density polyethylene plant in the area of Green
filed & Brown filed projects.
3. Plant startup and Licensor performance guarantee run test support.
4. As a Lead of Plant commissioning team in HDPE, SBR, PEEK/ PSU plant.
5. New catalyst trial and evaluation in Mitusui HDPE slurry process.
6. Process team member for Advanced Process Control (APC) implementation
in Hostalen ACP HDPE slurry process.
7. DCS, Cause & effect, process control narrative, sequence description, Alarm
& trip.
8. Pilot Plant trial in PEEK/PSU of M/s Gharda Patented technology, now
acquired by Solvay process US.
9. Executed 4th decanter Project (Brown filed) from stage of process issues
identification, feasibility study & execution.
10.Managing utilities & Off sites: Nitrogen plant , Hot oil system, Process air, HP
steam, refrigeration unit of propylene, cooling water supply & tower system.

3. 11.11. Internal inspection and PSSR of equipment prior to commissioning. PSSR
Leader, PSSR approval, critical punch closure before approval.
12.Project support aiming at Engineering deliverables as review of PFD, P&ID,
material balance, Process data sheet, Vendor document & drawing review,
HAZOP/SIL Participation which are the input to Basic Engineering Package.
13.Lead Co- coordinator with Process licensor as well as the detail engineering
groups and equipment vendors for the clarification of technical issues.
14.Driving EPC/PMT and Vendors for timely completion of job
15. Troubleshooting & data analysis evaluation and issue of the report with
recommendations also follow up of Management of Change.
16.New product trials and economical evaluation. Product quality issues analysis
and feedback to customers via marketing representative.
17.In depth understanding of technical services, Catalyst & Raw materials trials
& evaluation, Operations ,Production Planning, Business Planning, Business
Excellence.
18.Supporting to manufacturing unit for its normal operation, Startup shut down.
19.Conduct technical studies and issue the report with recommendations, such
as trouble shooting, improving operations, processes and facilities.
20.Ability to review and check plant designs, drawings, 3D models review and
comments submitted to EPC for implementation.
21.Certified HAZOP Facilitator and conducted several HAZOP sessions.
22.Developed various standard operating procedures for commissioning as well
as normal operation, special critical operation.
23.Comparative Benchmarking of Polymer Plants with the third party
24.Working with SEEC for energy efficiency program as mandated by Saudi
Government.
25.Working for Operation Excellence (McKenzie Transformation Program).
26.Support to other polymer units like LDPE, SUPERADSORBENT Plants.
27.An effective communicator with excellent coaching & interpersonal skills at
multiple levels.
28.Possess a flexible & detail oriented attitude with a flair for conflict
management. High integrity, energetic leader known for ability to envision and
create successful outcomes in complex environment.
29. Departmental annual Budget CAPEX/OPEX preparation and monitoring for
over budget.
30.DCS Factory Acceptance Test, Equipment FAT at Germany.

4. Achievements:
1. Evaluated and successfully changed batch grade transition procedure into
semi continuous and continuous grade transitions in Mitsui slurry process
leading breakthrough reduced Off spec production.
2. NIRO fluid bed powder dryer blockage (Leading to plant shut down)
investigation and recommendation in ACP slurry process. Since then no shut
down for NIRO dryer.
3. Optimized the raw material consumption to the industrial bench marking level
by sorting out the issues in the recovery system of HDPE plant.
4. Rectified Environmental stress cracking property is quality issue of PIPE
grade.
5. Initiated and handled brownfield project of HDPE plant and debottlenecked to
the capacity 120% with minimum investment.
6. Developed various grade change procedures for minimum off spec generation
and at elevated plant throughput.
7. Facilitated complex wide HAZOP activity for 6 plants.
8. Result oriented professional with nearly 24+ years of qualitative experience
across Operations’ Management, Plant Operations, Process Enhancements,
Operations & Maintenance, Quality/ Cost Control and Man Management.
9. A keen strategist with expertise in managing entire operations with key focus
on profitability & optimal utilization of resources.
10.Extensive experience in end to end execution of erection & commissioning
and debottleneck expansion projects including installation and commissioning
of DCS based controls and instruments.
11.Core competence in setting up the operating procedures and implementing
measures for optimising resource utilisation and enhancing productivity.
12.Skilled in developing strong & sustainable relationships with executive
decision-makers in target organizations. Adept in expanding revenue base by
successful ramp up of business assignments.
13.Proficient in developing & streamlining systems with proven ability to enhance
operational/ administrative effectiveness and meet operational goals within
the cost, timelines & quality parameters.

5. 14.Team member for the development of in house technology for the commercial
operation of Poly ether sulfone and Poly ether ketone plant from the pilot plant
operation.
DETAILS OF EXPERIENCE: 24+ years
TASNEE PETROCHEMICALS: SAUDI ARABIA.
Job Role 2007 -2010:
Ξ Pre Commissioning & commissioning of the 400 KTA HDPE Poly ethylene plant
for a stretch of one year.
Ξ Monitored the data and analyzed the performance guarantee run along with the
licensor.
Ξ Monitoring the plant performances on day to day basis through INVENSYS DCS
& PIMS system and generating the report on adverse conditions.
Ξ Responding to all the issues of operating group as on call supporter.
Ξ Planning of smooth start up and shutdown, jobs planning.
Ξ Support and work instructions for the operating shift groups.
Ξ Providing the JSA/RISK ASSESMENT for the critical jobs in the plant.
Ξ Present and update about the process & Plant performance to the senior
management.
Ξ Imparting technical Training to the operating group.
Job Role 2011 till date:
Ξ Review of MOC and plant support.
Ξ Plant performance evaluation through PIMS and suggest improvement and
reliability improvement against the budgetary goals.
Ξ Production Support for trouble shooting. Customer Complaint Analysis and
corrective actions
Ξ Team player in APC(Pavilion) implementation team.
Ξ Technical and process feasibility report writing.
Ξ Raw material trials, planning, evaluation, contract negotiations.
Ξ Purification adsorbent evaluation & implementation- Molecular sieve, moisture
and Carbon monoxide removal.

6. Ξ Process Safety and Hazop,Job safety Analysis,Benchmarking
Ξ Product specification, additivation, product trials, grade improvement, properties
improvement.
Ξ Evaluation of the customer complaints, defining corrective actions.
Ξ Criticality Assessment, RCM, SIS, participation and implementation.
Ξ Working for energy efficiency program as mandated by Saudi Government with
KBR
Ξ Working for Operation Excellence ( McKenzie Transformation Program)
Ξ Conducting the HAZOP & risk assessment for the changes in process plant to
mitigate the risk involved.
Ξ Lead the cross functional team of for implementing the brown field project of 10
Million USD of 4th decanter from study to implementation which involved Review
and approve all detailed engineering process deliverables such as process
design basis, simulation report, PFD,P&IDs, major equipment sizing, line sizing,
utility consumption list, flare studies, process datasheets, SAFE charts, cause &
effect matrix, line list, equipment list, equipment layout, hazardous area drawings,
HALDIA PETROCHEMICALS LTD: INDIA
Job Role 1999 to 2006:
Ξ Lead the team in HDPE plant commissioning, stabilization, de-bottlenecking, and
capacity enhancing of the plant.
Ξ Handling the operation of the 24O KTA HDPE Polyethylene Plant (Two line) of
MITSUI Clean X technology including application of various catalysts viz.
Ξ Managed plant normal operation, trouble shooting in running plant, quality control
of the product, safety of man, machine and environmental.
Ξ Grade Change Planning & Implementation as per the production plan schedule.
Ξ Managing the Emergency shut- down & normal start up.
Job Role 2006 to 2007:
Ξ Handling the operation of the PGHU/BEU/BDEU/LPG Plant of Naptha Cracker
Associated unit.
Key Highlights:
Ξ Instrumental in setting up the standard operating procedure to streamline the
operations.

7. Ξ Catalyst trials of Lynx and RZ catalyst.
Ξ Successfully implemented ISO 9002, ISO 14001, OSHAS18001 standards and
practices.
Ξ Implemented measures for minimizing steam losses in Plant and improving
condensate recovery.
Ξ Played key role in improving the grade transition procedures to minimize the off
grade generation.
Ξ Managing the material requirement for the planned production.
Ξ Trouble shooting & supervising the operating staff.
Ξ Review of work instruction /SOP when the operation philosophy changes.
Ξ Leading the departmental quality team & Training.
GHARDA CHEMICALS LTD. INDIA
M/s GCL mainly in the business of ENGINEERING POLYMER with strong in-house
R&D group that develops in house technologies.
This unit produces polyether sulfone, polysulfones, polyether ketone and respective
monomers. The process is solution polymerization (Condensation) in presence of
NMP is the solvent. Now the Unit is taken over by Solvay India.
Job Role 1996 -1999:
Ξ Lead the cross functional team in Pilot plant, pre commissioning & commissioning
of the commercial plant along with Davy power gas Engineering company.
Ξ Plant quality, stabilization, de-bottlenecking, and capacity enhancing of the plant.
Ξ Responsible for achieving the production targets, production planning, trouble
shooting, modification at plant after detail study at pilot plant.
Ξ Close monitoring of all process activities report generation, safety, pilot plant
operation to generate the data.
Ξ Responsible for Cost reduction, waste reduction, trouble shooting, turnaround
planning, raw material procurement, warehouse management, logistics, customer
complaints
Ξ Coordination with R & D for new product development, Effluent treatment plant
commissioning and operations.
ATV PROJECTS LTD. INDIA

8. The Plant constitutes Solution polymerization With Cyclohexane as the solvent, the
technology from Filex Corporation of Mexico and detail engineering by ENGINEERS
INDIA LIMITED.
Job Role 1994 -1996:
Ξ Sectional Team leader of pre commissioning & commissioning of the plant.
Ξ Responsible for the production activities of the POLYMER plant control room and
field supervision, normal operation, startup shutdown, Emergency shutdown.
Ξ Quality control at Recovery plant solvent distillation unit Raw material Butadiene,
styrene drying unit.
Ξ To manage tank farm area, co-ordination with various service departments
operation of utilities nitrogen generation plant, ammonia chilling plant, quality
assurance safety of man/machine in the plant.
GANESH ANHYDRIDE LTD. INDIA
M/s GAL is in business of chemicals / petrochemicals having 20000 TPA maleic
anhydride plant in India.
Technology from Scientific Design from US , detail engineering by TATA
consultancy.
Job Role 1991 -1994:
Ξ Shift superintendent of the plant and responsible to control the plant parameter.
Ξ Responsible for normal plant operation / startup / shutdown from the control room
Ξ Responsible for crude maleic anhydride vaccum distillation section
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Ξ TUV NORD Certified HAZOP leader.
Ξ Trained for DCS Operation of Honey well / Yokogawa CS / JD Edwards /
INVENSYS.
Ξ Computer skill: windows operation word & excel.

9. Ξ Languages known: English, Hindi, Kannada, Tulu.
Ξ ENGINEERING ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATE: Certified by Saudi council of
engineers, membership no 179926.
References:
1. Dr. Reinhard Kuehl
Basell Polyolefine GmbH
Process Design and Support
Bruehler Strasse 60, Gebaeude B071
50389 Wesseling
Phone:+49(0)223672-3134
Fax: +49(0)223672-2026
Reinhard.Kuehl@LyondellBasell.com
www.LyondellBasell.com
2. Mr Carlos Deniel Scotta
Lead process engineer.
Basell Argentina.
E-mail : C.SCOTTA@yahoo.com

10. Ξ Languages known: English, Hindi, Kannada, Tulu.
Ξ ENGINEERING ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATE: Certified by Saudi council of
engineers, membership no 179926.
References:
1. Dr. Reinhard Kuehl
Basell Polyolefine GmbH
Process Design and Support
Bruehler Strasse 60, Gebaeude B071
50389 Wesseling
Phone:+49(0)223672-3134
Fax: +49(0)223672-2026
Reinhard.Kuehl@LyondellBasell.com
www.LyondellBasell.com
2. Mr Carlos Deniel Scotta
Lead process engineer.
Basell Argentina.
E-mail : C.SCOTTA@yahoo.com