KANNAN. A
Sr.Manager (Laboratory), Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Ltd, Lepetkata, Dibrugarh, Assam,
India. Phone: 0091 9039782372, e-mail: akannan40@yahoo.com; deannakannan@gmail.com
Accomplished and result oriented laboratory professional with over 19 years of experience in Petroleum
Refinery, Petrochemicals, Natural gas based Fertilizer and Iron & Steel Laboratories. Strong knowledge of
refinery processes, Petrochemical processes, Petroleum analyses, Polymer testing, Iron Ore, Sinter, Pig Iron
analyses. Laboratory setup, procurement, procedure development, ISO 17025 implementation, LIMS
functional design development and training.
Education & Personal Details
M.Sc. Chemistry from Madurai Kamaraj University Tamilnadu, India (1992)
M. Tech. Modern Methods of chemical Analysis and control – Indian Institute of Technology, New
Delhi (1993)
AMIIM eq.B.Tech (Metallurgy) from Indian Institute of Metals, Kolkata (2009).
Core competencies
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Refinery Laboratory setup
Pig Iron plant laboratory
setup
Procurement
Installation of Equipment
Product Specification
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LIMS
ISO 17025
Recruitment
Liaison
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Training of chemists
Hands on experience on analysis
Trouble shooting
Commissioning activities
Major tasks handled
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Expertise in managing cross-functional activities encompassing in-process materials (Natural Gas,
Crude Oil, Coal, Coke, Iron Ore-CLO, Iron ore fines) various intermediate samples and finished
products.
Expertise in handling complete Refinery Lab Project operations entailing planning, design, resource
utilization, & work force management and implementation.
Wide range of laboratory instruments procurement, budgeting, preparation of specifications,
technical evaluation of bids, installation & commissioning.
Developing required Contracts for laboratory.
Budget planning for OPEX and CAPEX.
Interaction with operation and technology departments for testing requirements, conducting test
runs, complaint handling.
Expertise in managing cross-functional activities encompassing in-process materials (Natural Gas,
Crude Oil, Coal, Coke) various intermediate samples and finished products.
Training to laboratory personnel theoretically and practically.
Developing the alternate methodology in case of any equipment failure to avoid interruptions in the
analysis.
Implementation of HSE regulations/practices applicable to laboratory.
Hands on experience in complete hydrocarbon analysis.
Major equipment handled: Gas chromatographs, CFR Octane and Cetane engines, WD XRF, ED
XRF, ICP-OES, , High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Particle Counter, , SIMDIS, Nitrogen
Analyzer, CHNS Analyzer, Viscosity Meter, JFTOT, BOCLE, HFRR, Atomic absorption spectrometer
(AAS), Flash Point Apparatus (PMCC, Abel & COC), RVP (Mini & Auto), Distillation Apparatus (ASTM
D86, D 1160), Dew point meter, Sulfur analyzer, Karl fisher titrator, UV Spectrophotometer, Auto
titrator, Total Carbon Analyzer, Proximate Analyzer, Bomb calorimeter and various equipment
related to petroleum testing.
Experience
BRAHMAPUTRA CRACKER AND POLYMER LTD, (Joint venture of GAIL,OIL,NRL ASSAM GOVT) Dibrugarh,
India.
Grass root Petrochemical complex 7 MMSCM /day with GSU, Dual feed - Gas/Naphtha cracker,
LLDPE/HDPE units and with Utilities.
Responsibility: Sr. Manager (Laboratory) Period: from 25-05-2013 to till date.
Reporting to General Manager - PE
Responsible for setting up of laboratory for commissioning of all process units.
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Reviewing laboratory design and suggested necessary modifications.
Procurement and Installation of laboratory instruments
Evaluating bids for technical acceptability of Lab. equipment, glassware, chemicals and other
consumables.
Manpower selection and training the staff on process and products testing.
Interact with Project Management Consultant for execution of procurement actions, awarding
contracts in time.
Implementation of ISO 17025 systems and procedures in the Laboratory.
Supporting to On-Stream analyzers.
Supporting to Operations and process engineering for conducting various test runs and
performance guarantee runs.
Ensuring Good Laboratory Practices
Preparation of SOPs for operation and calibration of instruments
BHARAT OMAN REFINERIES LIMITED, (Joint venture of Bharat Petroleum & Oman Oil Co) Bina, India.
Grass root refinery 120,000 Bbl. /day with CDU, VDU, Hydrocracker, NHT, CCR, and Isomerization, Delayed
coker, Sulfur recovery and RO plant with Utilities.
Responsibility: Dy. Manager (Quality Assurance) Period: from 03-08-2009 to 22.05.2013.
Reporting to Jt.Sr.Vice president –Technical Services
Involved in the setup of laboratory from the scratch. Supported commissioning activities, Implemented
LIMS, and Product Specification Management. Contract Management pertaining to laboratories. Currently
managing a team of 6 Assistant Managers and 20 Laboratory Technicians.
Responsibilities:
Managing all activities of the Day, Shift, Water, Crude Oil, Petroleum products testing laboratories..
Co-ordinating with senior Operation and Production Planning staff and Process and Inspection Engineers
for analysis schedules of on-stream samples, unscheduled samples, quality control, test runs, shutdown,
and startup.
Reviewing daily lab test results of the concerned labs for any abnormalities.
Evaluating and providing technical advice to project department in the selection process of new analyzer &
other Laboratory set up.
Laboratory Analysis
Monitoring and reviewing the day-to-day Laboratory activities such as sampling and analysis of crude oil
and petroleum products.
Supervising the activities of assigned personnel in various laboratories including Octane lab, Day lab, Shift
lab, ATF laboratory.
Prepares Laboratory test methods based on vendor’s equipment manuals and methods..
-Provides guidelines for the preparations of special blends needed for various product studies. Defines
testing requirements work for plant expansion such Aromatic Projects & Green Diesel Projects.
Quality Certificates
Reviewing and approving testing for preparation of quality certificates of finished petroleum products.
Training
Training the Laboratory personnel on the operation of sophisticated computerized laboratory analyzers
periodic training of Laboratory staff to update them on the latest analytical techniques in testing methods.
Laboratory Information Management System
Developed user friendly LIMS through software developers.
Initiating and updating the process of integrating all Laboratory equipment in LIMS.
Budget Planning & Procurement
Preparing Capital and Operating budget based on laboratory objectives such as computations of
equipment spares, AMC, equipments cost etc.
Preparing purchase requisitions for the procurement of equipment and materials for Lab. use.
Evaluation of Bids
Evaluating bids for technical acceptability of Lab. equipment, glassware, chemicals and other
consumables.
ISO 17025
As a Quality Manager, responsible to comply with and monitor implementation of ISO 17025 in Lab.
Evaluating non-compliance reports submitted by auditors and generating reports for corrective actions.
Liasioning
As a Quality Manager for Aviation Turbine Fuel Manufacturing, storage, Testing and Dispatch activities,
liaise with statutory bodies like DGCA, CEMILAC and DGAQA for obtaining and renewal of Approvals related
to ATF.
NEELACHAL ISPAT NIGAM LIMITED, India. Iron Ore, Blast furnace, sinter and Coke oven laboratory of
integrated steel plant –
Worked as Dy. Manager (QC lab). From Dec 2004 to June 2009.
Involved in the setup of Iron Ore, Blast Furnace, Sinter and coke oven laboratory from scratch.
Setup the laboratory from the scratch and involved in the installation of modern equipments. Managed a
team of 25 laboratory chemists.
Selected Achievements:
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Responsible for development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all lab activities,
validation of test protocols as well as setting up a laboratory. Assist in the planning of the annual
consumption of chemicals, laboratory equipment & critical exist at all times.
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Inspection, Proper sampling, Physical analysis, Chemical analysis with quality evaluation.
Chemical analysis of input ores/minerals like iron ore, Pig iron analysis & Slag analysis by
conventional methods as well as instrumental methods.
Physical, Chemical & Metallurgical test of Iron-ore.
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Analysis using WD XRF,
ICP OES and AAS.
Trouble shooting in various analysis
Analysis of scale samples
Proximate analysis of Coke and Coal
Maintenance of laboratory equipment to meet the KPI ( min 95% availability)
OSWAL CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS LIMITED, India. – Natural gas based Ammonia and Urea
manufacturing unit- consists of Hydrogen plant, Ammonia converters, Naphtha based power plant, Boilers
and effluent treatment plant. From March 1995 to Dec 2004.
Joined as Trainee, Laboratory Engineer and promoted as Senior Engineer. Worked in laboratory, Reporting
to Senior Manager (Laboratory) Worked with a team of 20 Chemists and Technicians.
Involved in the setup of laboratory, commissioning of natural gas based Ammonia and Urea plants.
Testing of incoming, in-process, finished product and environmental samples. Worked as Internal Auditor
for Environmental Management System ISO 14001.
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY – GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
As Research Associate from Feb 1994 to Feb 1995.