Vijay Samaroo
San Fernando
Summary
Professional with well-rounded expertise in managing and optimizing industrial processes, ensuring efficiency and safety. Adept at collaborating with teams to achieve operational goals and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in equipment operation, process monitoring, and troubleshooting, always delivering reliable outcomes. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and commitment to quality standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Operator - Level III
NiQuan Energy Trinidad Ltd.
11.2018 - Current
- Instrumental in the Development of start-up and shutdown procedures
- Instrumental in the Development of cause-and-effect matrices for safe shutdown of facility
- Assisted in pre-commissioning and commission activities
- Managing shift KPI’s
- Development of training plans for junior operators
- Managing shift leave
- Performance Assessment of junior operators
- Instruct and manage field operations from DCS during start-up/shutdown and routine jobs
- Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure optimum and efficient running of plant equipment
- Intimate knowledge of operating and work over of VGO HYDROCRACKING (reactor) unit
- Extensive DCS experience establishing and maintaining conditions for optimum conversion of heavy gas oils to lighter distillates of kerosene, naphta and diesel
Process Operator - Level II
Industrial Plant Services (IPSL)
06.2011 - 11.2018
- Conducting routine inspections on Plant Equipment
- Successfully optimize process conditions and adjust when required
- Supervision of sub-contractors during execution of minor jobs
- Actively assist in plant start up from the DCS
- Ensure HSE compliance in accordance with company policy and practices
- Mentoring trainees and junior operators, encouraging HSEQ consciousness and boosting team morale among all colleagues
- Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis documents
Process Operator - Trainee
Industrial Plant Services (IPSL)
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Conducting routine inspection on Plant Equipment
- Optimize process conditions and adjust when required
- Ensure HSE compliance in accordance with company policy and practices
Offshore Technician
Venwell International
07.2005 - 12.2007
- Preparation of equipment for service and calibration on offshore installations
- Analyze data and Generate equipment efficiency reports
- Responsible for commissioning new systems for offshore installation as well as rigging of these systems
Education
CXC and GCE O Level Passes - Mathematics (CXC Level), English A (CXC Level), English B (CXC Level), Principle of Business (CXC Level), Economics (GCE O Level)
Presentation College
Diploma - Process Plant Operations
City and Guilds
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Professional Development Guidance
- Systematic Problem Solving
- Effective Leadership
- Persistent in Challenging Situations
- Transparency
- Reliable Team Player
- Effective Team Contributor
- Goal-Oriented Initiative
- Safety protocols and procedures
Clubs And Associations
Gopaul Lands Football Club, Active Member and Player, 2005, Represented my country at U-16, U-17, U20(captain), U21 and U-23 levels. 'Ballers Forever' football club established 2024.
Timeline
Process Operator - Level III
NiQuan Energy Trinidad Ltd.
11.2018 - Current
Process Operator - Level II
Industrial Plant Services (IPSL)
06.2011 - 11.2018
Process Operator - Trainee
Industrial Plant Services (IPSL)
06.2008 - 06.2010
Offshore Technician
Venwell International
07.2005 - 12.2007
Diploma - Process Plant Operations
City and Guilds
CXC and GCE O Level Passes - Mathematics (CXC Level), English A (CXC Level), English B (CXC Level), Principle of Business (CXC Level), Economics (GCE O Level)
Presentation College
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