Prashant Maharaj
San Fernando
Summary
An extensively trained and technically competent individual with strong leadership skills who follows safety practices, policies and procedures to consistently drive safe job performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Technician
BPTT
06.2006 - Current
- Responsible for carrying out day to day site operational activities to ensure asset operates in safe, compliant, and reliable mode with minimum impact on environment in order to deliver business objectives
- Deliver safe, compliant, reliable operations ensuring that BP HSSE and Operating Discipline expectations are met.
- Monitor and control equipment and process and ensure that facility operations remain within parameters stated in Operations Manual/Procedures and communicate to site leadership any deviation.
- Optimize plant and equipment performance and where options for plant optimization exist ensure they are raised with site leadership and unit 2 facility squad team.
Process Technician 1
Mittal Steel USA, Trinidad Point Lisas
07.2005 - 05.2006
- Monitored batch, continuous flow of production processes.
- Complied with safety rules and standards to maximize efficiencies while reducing accidents.
- Performed housekeeping functions to maintain compliant, audit-ready operations.
- Performed electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on equipment.
- Performed troubleshooting to identify and resolve problems with HBI systems.
- Kept site operations and equipment running smoothly by adjusting and monitoring equipment such as pumps, compressors, valves, fired furnace, conveying systems, reactors and loading dock.
- Performed maintenance on equipment and escalated major malfunctions to supervisor for immediate assistance.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment during scheduled downtime.
Laboratory Technician
Analytical Tech. Ltd Point Lisas
09.2004 - 07.2005
- Assigned to International Steel Group HBI Facility.
- Sampling and testing of scrubber liquids for TSS.
- Sampling and testing of DRI for metallization.
- Sampling and testing of HBI for brittleness.
- Assisting plant operators with various duties when required.
Maintenance Project Co-ordinator / Supervisor
S.M. Jaleel And Company
08.1999 - 09.2004
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
Journeyman Apprentice
Petrotrin Refinery
08.1996 - 05.1999
- Completed comprehensive maintenance apprenticeship program, successfully learning essential trade skills in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, machine shop, welding shop and tube bundle shop.
Education
No Degree - Process Technology
Institute Of Tertiary Tutors
San Fernando05.2006
No Degree - OSHA General Industry
Institute of Health And Safety Professionals
San Fernando01.2005
No Degree - Process Plant Operation
Institute Of Tertiary Tutors
San Fernando06.2004
No Degree - Supervisory Management
Cipriani College Of Labour
Valsayn10.2003
No Degree - Journeyman
Metal Industries Company Limited
Pointe-a-Pierre06.1999
No Degree - CXC O Levels
Point Fortin Senior Secondary School
Point Fortin06.1995
Skills
- Lead operator
- PTL acting when required
- Area Authority
- Isolating authority process
- Operations lead on projects
- Increase Production Efficiency
- Risk assessment facilitator
- Work System Integration
- Maintain Safety
- Operational Procedures
Accomplishments
- Operations Focal Point for GEP stay up squad
- Managed team and process at site as acting PTL during unexpected NGC outage to keep Terminal facility online.
- Lead crude oil plant flare outage which resulted in largest SER target for region in 2022.
- Lead crude oil plant positive isolation which resulted in huge elimination of integrity defects at site.
- Lead 12" mahogany landfall valve replacement.
- Heavily supported crude oil plant optimization project and stabilizer flare header replacement to name a few.
- Provided unlimited support to CoW team in implementing eCoW at site.
Additional Information
Mr. Lerry Brereton
OiSM
Bp Trinidad and Tobago LLC
Onshore
483-4596
Mr. Suresh G Sookoo
Operations Authority
Bp Trinidad and Tobago LLC
Port-of-Spain
688-4224
Mr. Patrick Jacob
Shift Process Manager
Mittal Steel USA – Trinidad
Caribbean Drive, Point Lisas Industrial Estate
620 – 6604.
Hobbies
Auto mechanics, drag racing and travelling.
Timeline
Production Technician
BPTT
06.2006 - Current
Process Technician 1
Mittal Steel USA, Trinidad Point Lisas
07.2005 - 05.2006
Laboratory Technician
Analytical Tech. Ltd Point Lisas
09.2004 - 07.2005
Maintenance Project Co-ordinator / Supervisor
S.M. Jaleel And Company
08.1999 - 09.2004
Journeyman Apprentice
Petrotrin Refinery
08.1996 - 05.1999
No Degree - Process Technology
Institute Of Tertiary Tutors
No Degree - OSHA General Industry
Institute of Health And Safety Professionals
No Degree - Process Plant Operation
Institute Of Tertiary Tutors
No Degree - Supervisory Management
Cipriani College Of Labour
No Degree - Journeyman
Metal Industries Company Limited
No Degree - CXC O Levels
Point Fortin Senior Secondary School
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