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Nihilkumar Rathod

Calgary,AB

Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented Chemical Engineering graduate

with a Master’s degree from the University of Calgary and practical industry experience at Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited. Skilled in process control, plant operations, and equipment monitoring through DCS and PLC systems. Proven ability to support production efficiency, ensure safety compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Eager to apply technical knowledge and field experience in a dynamic process engineering role.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Apprentice Engineer

Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Operated the Distributed Control System (DCS) to oversee and regulate critical process parameters such as temperature, pressure, concentration, and flow rate across the reaction, distillation, and dispatch units, ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production of hydrogen peroxide.
  • Managed various process equipment including fluidized bed reactor, adsorption column, extractor column, falling film evaporator, and distillation unit while interpreting real-time data from instrumentation systems to proactively address process deviations and ensure process stability.
  • Utilized SAP for recording production data, maintenance coordination, and shift handovers; maintained daily logbooks to ensure accurate, consistent documentation and operational continuity.
  • Collaborated closely with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation teams to coordinate routine maintenance, field operations, and troubleshooting activities.
  • Applied 5S principles to organize control room documentation, streamline DCS operations, and support safe, efficient field coordination during routine and emergency procedures.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 as part of day-to-day operations and compliance requirements.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement efforts through process monitoring, documentation, and technical reporting aligned with production goals.

Engineering Intern

Vihita Chem Private Limited,
02.2021 - 03.2021
  • Gained hands-on knowledge of process chemistry, equipment, and field operations through plant visits and observations.
  • Learned about the basics of PLC systems to control process parameters.
  • Performed mass and energy balance calculations to support process understanding.
  • Applied chemical engineering principles to design a batch reactor, storage tank, and centrifugal pump.

Engineering Intern

Colourtex Industries Private Limited
12.2020 - 01.2021
  • Gained foundational knowledge of process safety, including safe handling of chemicals, pressure relief systems, and hazard identification during plant visits.
  • Conducted a process study to understand unit operations, process chemistry, and equipment configurations.
  • Observed field operations, including start-up/shutdown procedures, and learned about standard operating and emergency protocols.
  • Prepaid project report with process overview, equipment configuration and plant layout and cost estimation.

Education

Master of Engineering - Chemical And Petroleum Engineering

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
06-2025

Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering

Dharmsinh Desai University
Gujarat, India
05-2021

Skills

  • Process Control & Optimization
  • Plant Operations & Troubleshooting
  • Technical Communication
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Safety management and control
  • Team work

Timeline

Graduate Apprentice Engineer

Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited
09.2022 - 08.2023

Engineering Intern

Vihita Chem Private Limited,
02.2021 - 03.2021

Engineering Intern

Colourtex Industries Private Limited
12.2020 - 01.2021

Master of Engineering - Chemical And Petroleum Engineering

University of Calgary

Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering

Dharmsinh Desai University

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