Vikash Singh

Technical Advisor – Olefins/Phenol Projects

• Job Details:Led the engineering team in developing comprehensive process packages for large-scale phenol projects across China, India, and the USA, ensuring timely delivery of PFDS, P&IDs, MEBs, and accurate equipment sizing, culminating in successful mechanical completion using Aspen/HYSYS. Optimized column energy performance in multiple phenol units by conducting simulation and design studies using HYSYS, achieving up to 10% energy savings and improved thermal efficiency. Managed detailed simulation, hydraulics, and relief load studies for the Nayara and SABIC Fujian phenol projects using Aspen tools, achieving timely design freeze and securing client approval. Led risk mitigation and revamp strategy implementation for Saudi Kayan Cracker and Petrokemia projects, enhancing safety margins through meticulous relief verification and comprehensive flare load studies. Facilitated engineering proposals and client review sessions for LG Chem Cracker and Shenghong Phenol PDP, ensuring design compliance and expediting approval processes in Houston and Shanghai. Coordinated and executed site assignments in the USA, China, KSA, and South Korea, leading plant inspections and energy studies, resulting in streamlined operational processes in strategic locations like Houston and Jubail. Directed process and system engineering for international olefins and phenol projects, ensuring all deliverables met ASME, API, and ISO standards, resulting in a 100% compliance rate.

Process Engineer

• Job Details:Managed detailed and proposal engineering for large-scale petrochemical units in collaboration with Bechtel, ensuring international delivery quality and compliance. Delivered complete process engineering for India's largest alkylation (83 kbpsd) and butamer (42 kbpsd) units by creating PFDS, P&IDs, and equipment specs using Bechtel proprietary tools, resulting in successful project commissioning. Executed the PX Revamp-I project by redesigning offsite units including hot naphtha transfer and metering skids, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing losses. Handled proposal engineering for chloroprene rubber unit relocation and HTM heater design, achieving optimized capital expenditure with client-approved designs. Led engineering of MTBE butene-1 and C4 hydrogenation units using HYSYS simulation and relief load calculation tools, resulting in energy efficient designs and improved safety. Directed interconnection design packages for Jamnagar J3 ISBL & OSBL projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and meeting Bechtel's high-quality delivery standards.

Process Engineer

• Job Details:Handled design and optimization of small-to-medium scale chemical processing units, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and timely delivery. Provided startup and commissioning services for large phenol units like Deepak Phenolics (India) and Fuyuuu Phenol (China), ensuring smooth handover and operational readiness. Supported proposal engineering and pre-award studies for clients like Changzhou Dahua and LG Chem Polycarbonate.