Nithya Sathyan has over 6 years of experience in instrumentation system maintenance, project engineering, reliability engineering, and commissioning. She previously worked as the Manager of Instrumentation at Reliance Industries Ltd., where she oversaw various projects including the commissioning of a 138MW combined cycle power plant. She has expertise in maintenance, testing, and commissioning of online analyzers and field instruments. Nithya is proficient in several computer systems including SAP, MS Office, and knowledgeable in standards like ISO, IEC, and Shell DEP.

1. Nithya Sathyan
E-mail: nithya_sathyan@yahoo.com
Mob: +965 66427247
Career Objective:
» To secure a challenging position in a professionally managed company where I can
use my spectrum of skills & my potential up to the fullest through professionalism,
honesty and integrity to meet organizational goals and objectives.
Summary:
» 6 years of professional experience in instrumentation system maintenance,project
engineering, reliability engineering, procurement, commissioning, planning and
scheduling.
» Previously associated with “Reliance Industries Ltd., Dahej Manufacturing Division” as
“Manager Instrumentation “at CPP3 and OSBL Projects.
» Expertise in maintenance, condition monitoring, design, commissioning and testing
of online analysers and analyser shelters.
» Possess excellent organizational, management and communication skills.
» Good knowledge of SAP.
» Knowledge of Du-pont methodology for Process Safety in chemical industries.
» Knowledge of IMS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18000.
Core Competencies:
Instrument System Maintenance:
» Expertise in troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of analyzers, field instruments
and instrumentation systems.
» Calibration and testing of Bently Nevada 3300 series machine monitoring system for
compressors.
» Condition monitoring, predictive and preventive maintenance for various instruments
like transmitters, analysers, detectors, control valves etc.
» Preparing best maintenance practices for instruments, online analysers and detectors.
» Development and implementation of Obsolescence abatement plan for various
instruments.
» Understands, develops and communicate planning activities to the team to achieve
common goals and monitoring the progress of the same.
» Co-ordinate for internal and external audits and liquidation of audit recommendations.

2. Project Engineering:
» Project Basic Design & Detailed Engineering including review of P&ID’s, Preparation
of Instrument Index, Data Sheets, Instrument cable routing / tray layout, cable
block diagram, Instrument Cable Schedule, J.B. schedule, Interconnection diagram,
loop diagram, Hook-up diagram & Material take off etc.
» Preparation of cause and effect diagram, IO list etc.
» Attending the project kick-off meeting.
» Knowledge of Shell (DEP) and International (ISA, IEC and ISO) standards.
» Well versed with the “Hazardous Area Classification” and “Protection Classes”.
» A keen planner with expertise in executing projects for improving efficiency of
instrumentation & control systems using available resources & by installing suitable
instruments as per requirement.
» Allocation of resources available to ensure completion of task based on overall project
priorities.
» Provide support and guidance to the team, recognizing strengths/weaknesses and
implementing the required corrective actions to ensure timely project completion.
» Handling of various Capacity Expansion projects including activities like technical bid
analysis, procurement, FAT, installation and commissioning
Procurement:
» Preparation of Request for Quotation (RFQ), Technical Bid Analysis (TBA), Technical
Query (TQ), Material Requisitions (MR) and Vendor Drawings review (VDR).
» Coordinating material / spare parts planning related activities encompassing
identification of vendors, requirement of specification and offer evaluation.
» Materials Management and inventory standardization through SAP.
Quality Control:
» Preparation and review of Standard maintenance and operation procedures for all
instrument installation.
» Expertise in maintaining “Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance” of Instruments
which includes:
» Preparing and reviewing the frequency of preventive and predictive maintenance of
instruments based on their criticality of operation for plant
process.
» Quality Assurance Plan for instruments and related spares.
» Storage of instrument and electronic spares.
» Inspection of incoming instruments and related spares.
» Preparation of detailed Job cards for routine, breakdown and shutdown maintenance
of instruments.
» Expertise in Process technology (PT) documentation and co-coordinator for ReSOP(
Reliance Safety Observation Program

3. »Conducting Pre Start up Safety Review (PSSR) for New projects, Management Of
Changes (MOC) and plant start up after major shutdowns
Process Safety:
» Well versed with Du-pont methodology for process safety management.
» Involved in study of Plant Process Hazard Analysis, HAZOP, Mechanical Integrity and
Quality Assurance related activities.
» Identification of PSM critical instruments and their maintenance strategies based upon
loss of functionality and loss of containment due to instrument failure.
» Play lead role in incident investigations and provide recommendations on
instrumentation related standard practices.
» Imparting various trainings to employees as well as contractors.
» Preparing and reviewing PSM audit related documentation.
Professional experience:
Reliance Industries Ltd.
Dahej Manufacturing Division
CPP3 and O&U project– Aug 2012 to Aug 2013
Designation – Manager Instrumentation
» Commissioning of 138MW Combined Cycle Power plant which consists of 2
GT+HRSG, 1 STG and 2 UB.
» Off-sites & Utilities project consists of a Raw water treatment plant, DM water
treatment plant, Air Separation U unit, 5 no Cooling towers and PET OSBL unit. The
PET OSBL unit consist LP and HP air compressors, Instrument air booster compressor,
Instrument air dryer and Chiller package
» Verification of all instrument related documents given by DEC and other suppliers
against various standards.
»Review of instrument P&IDs, Hazop study and evaluation, Review of logic diagrams,
loop diagrams, SAMA drawings,GA drawings, hook-up drawings and data sheets of
various field instruments and analyzers.
»Review of control philosophy, Cause and Effect charts and Project planning. Review of
various documents related to DCS, PLC s, BMS systems and Analyzers.
» Inspection of instruments on receipt at site. Preparation of various checklists on item
reception and supervising at time of installation.
»Conducting Factory Acceptance Tests of PLCs, DCS and analyzers
CA plant – Sept 2007 to July 2012
Designation – Manager Instrumentation
» Hands on experience in maintenance of Instrument equipments like Pressure
Transmitter, Temperature Transmitter, Flow Transmitter, various types of Level

4. Transmitters, Control Valves and other field instruments
» Commissioning, Calibration, testing and maintenance of online analysers.
» Analysers handled:
- M&C make P2O5 sensor based moisture in chlorine analyser.
- Applikon ADI 2019S Calcium Magnesium analyser.
- Siemens OXYMAT 5F Oxygen analyser
- H&B make hydrogen in Chlorine analyser
- Yokogawa/Emerson makes pH/ORP analysers.
- Catalytic and IR type LEL detectors, HCL and chlorine detectors.
» Worked on Bently Nevada 3300 series Machine Monitoring systems.
» Calibration and installation of Bently Nevada machine monitoring system probes.
» Adherence to preventive maintenance schedule of instruments so as to ensure un-
interrupted operations and instrument availability.
»Trip/Interlock checking during plant turnaround.
» Responsible for providing technical support to maintenance, operations and
technical services on instrumentation problems including issues on analyzers and
field instruments.
»Co-ordinate with operations and maintenance groups to develop and implement
instrumentation systems to improve productivity, quality and reliability.
»Preparation of service and calibration reports, Bill of materials, planning and
scheduling etc.using SAP Modules.
» Preparation of maintenance budget for each financial year.
Major Projects Handled:
» Maintenance Activities during the annual turnaround of VCM/GCU/EPRU/EOEG and
CA Plants.
» Commissioning of Calcium and Magnesium Analyzer at CA plant.
Commissioning of Sulphate Removal Scheme (SRS Capex)
»Logic modification of Chlorine Compressor
»Capacity Expansion (CAPEX) project for commissioning of Hydrogen Compressor
»Shifting of control loops of OLD Hydrogen compressor from LCP to DCS
»Installation of BVMS system controller for electrolysers.
Major Trainings/Workshops Attended:
» Hands on training on Chlorine and HCL detectors at UPL Vapi.
» Workshop on maintenance and troubleshooting of Online Analyzers at RIL Vadodara.
»Workshop on Bently Nevada Machine Monitoring Systems at Reliance.
»SAP R/3 PM and MM module at Reliance.
»Training on Work permit system, Risk Assessment, Gas cylinder safety, LOTO (Lock
Out , Tag Out) procedures ,Line Break Procedure and Personal Protective
Equipments(PPE).

5. Software Proficiency:
»MS Office 2010, SAP PM & PS module.
Summary of Qualification:
» Achieved a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons.) in Electronics and Instrumentation from Cochin
University of Science and Technology with 76.2% aggregate.
Professional honors:
» Awarded for the best “ReSOP co-ordinator” for the year 2011-12.
Personal Background:
Name : Nithya Sathyan
Date of Birth : 03/05/1985
Sex : Female
Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Married
Spouse’s Name : Krishanaraj Surendran
Mother Tongue : Malayalam
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Malayalam
Contact Phone mob : 66427247
Email id: nithya_sathyan@yahoo.com