Kanthimathinathan Ramiah

• Maintained positive working relationships with fellow staff and management.
• Evaluated existing systems and processes against industry best practices to enhance efficiency.
• Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
• Drafted proposals outlining solutions to identified issues in facilities.

• As Process Manager and Senior Engineering Practitioner, provided technical leadership and coordination of process engineering resources with all projects.
• Assigned proper resources, monitored all projects' progress provided technical support and approved all final project designs.
• Provided exceptional Leadership, Direction, Coordination and Mentoring of Process Engineers.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in the field.
• Identified areas of improvement within existing processes and proposed solutions accordingly.
• Recruited and trained staff members according to their individual strengths and weaknesses.
• Managed the design process by setting timelines, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
• Mentored junior designers, providing guidance on best practices.

• Coordinated the pre-commissioning, commissioning and performance acceptance of 60,000 BOPD 10 billion dollars mega thermal project for KOC, Kuwait
• Greatly contributed KOC Heavy oil facilities development, EF-1852, Umm Niqa, South Ratqa North & South pilots and Sabriyah pilot projects in coordination with KOC Asset Directorates.
• Proposed Permanent condensate collection systems ideas from exiting steam headers to enhance the steam quality from 60% to >95% dry, increasing the oil production from existing wells.
• Developed and implemented engineering processes that improved project efficiency by 20%.
• Reviewed blueprints and schematics before production phase, making sure they adhered to company guidelines.
• Provided technical guidance to junior engineers, ensuring all designs met safety regulations.
• Organized weekly training sessions for 10 engineering staff on industry trends and best practices.
• Recommended design modifications to eliminate machine and system malfunctions.
• Maintained timely and accurate oral and written technical reports of engineering activities.
• Designed and implemented engineering projects that exceeded client expectations and bolstered revenue opportunities.

• Provided strategic direction, by managing commercial, and financial aspects of $1 Billion SAGD project with two Engineering firms.
• Established relationships with vendors to obtain materials at cost-effective prices.
• Investigated new technologies and techniques that improve production methods and reduce costs.
• Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to engineering operations.
• Created detailed reports for senior management on the status of projects and deadlines.
• Prepared and participated in project design reviews.
• Maintained timely and accurate oral and written technical reports of engineering activities.
• Negotiated contracts with clients, suppliers, and contractors.

• Executed several Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) projects to the complete satisfaction of our clients. These projects include Inert Gas Co-injection with Steam, Solvent Injection with Steam, Polymer Flood, Alkaline Surfactant Polymer (ASP), Thai Fire Flood, and Carbon Capture and Injection projects.
• Achieved 40% reduction on approved engineering costs on the Husky project and 25% capital cost reduction on the Mooney ASP project.
• Coordinated with vendors to ensure proper design and delivery of equipment.
• Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved design or operational changes.
• Developed process flow diagrams and P&IDs for new projects.
• Conducted HAZOP studies to identify potential hazards in the process system.
• Created detailed reports on current and proposed process designs including cost estimates, timelines and performance metrics.
• Performed equipment design, selection, installation, commissioning, start-up and troubleshooting activities.

• Supported feasibility studies, design reviews, and commissioning of expansion projects valued between $500 Million and $1 Billion.
• Led major expansion projects including 250 MMSCFD DGA sweetening, 1200 MMSCFD NGL Separation utilizing Turbo expander, 196 MW Co-generation and 176 MMSCFD advanced Super clause Sulfur recovery projects involving 50% H2S gas.
• Mentored 14 Process Engineers in supporting the operation and project support areas.
• Developed a technique that led to cryogenic Nitrogen storage loss reduction from 50% to 0.5% and saved $100,000 annually, while no expertise was available within Saudi Arabia.
• Confidently led and commissioned the new technology's first super clause Sulfur recovery plant in BGP, while the licenser Sulfur experts and the designer Jacobs Engineering declined to visit Saudi Arabia.
• Enhanced Reverse Osmosis water treatment unit performance by implementing a new chemical cleaning procedure and saved $350,000/year.
• Resolved two years of start-up freezing problems, in just two weeks on the Ethane gas Liquefaction Unit and saved $300,000 per year in opportunity cost.
• Successfully commissioned and started the gas separation & sweetening expansion units.
• Conducted value engineering on new projects and saved 15 to 30% on capital cost.

• As Executive Engineer, supported CEO with technical and management deeds to boost multi-location refineries’ performance.
• Provided support to optimize the operation of CPCL complex 140,000 bpd main crude refinery units.
• Carried out FEED, Detail Engineering review for CPCL Cauvery basin 20,000 Bpd grassroots refinery and gas processing facilities
• Accomplished Commissioning two months ahead of schedule and got fast-track promotion as Manager of Technical Services.
• Innovatively blended light crude oil in HSD and saved $2,500,000 on refining cost.
• Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.

Co-Generation and Utilities:

• Experienced in design and operation of co-generation for steam and power generation and cryogenic Nitrogen systems.
• Supported refinery, Ethylene and BTX separation operational units.
• Led Turnaround inspection and Air / Water pollution control and sustained the refinery licensing.
• Actively involved in wastewater disposal to Sea project and conducted marine studies for the suitability of disposing of the treated refinery effluents.
• Studied part of the refinery effluent waters effect on growing plantation.