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Gowtham Sankar

Deputy Manager In Gas And Petrochemical Industry
Kemaman, Malaysia

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in the Operations and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Deputy Manager of Operations

Optimistic Organics SDN BHD
04.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for the entire production plants, which includes butane separation, butane isomerization, n-butane oxidation, maleic anhydride recovery, maleic anhydride distillation, packing section, thermal incinerator, and utilities.
  • Coordinated new technology development, identification, and implementation of focused technical improvement initiatives; absorption of new technologies to improve operational efficiencies and cost; troubleshooting of chronic technical problems; monitoring and ensuring compliance of plant operating parameters and design activities for the brownfield project.
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
  • Led process improvement projects that resulted in increased efficiency and reduced waste within the operations department.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing issues promptly and implementing service improvements.
  • Played an integral role in driving company growth by optimizing operations performance, leading to increased revenue generation opportunities

Project Engineer

Thirumalai Chemicals Limites
1 2022 - 03.2023
  • Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
  • Planned and managed engineering projects and continuous improvement programs to reduce labor and costs.
  • Identified technical risks within managed projects.
  • Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.

Process Engineer

Thirumalai Chemicals Limited
3 2015 - 12.2021
  • Handling of ortho-xylene (hydrocarbon) and manufacture of phthalic anhydride (450 MT/day).
  • Operating DCS YOKAGAWA Centum VP and PLC Panel.
  • Following standard operating procedure (SOP) and checklist for plant startup and plant commissioning.
  • Experienced in recatalyzation of India's largest reactor, which has 25,000 tubes.
  • Preparation of the financial year production budget and ensuring the actual is under the projected budget.
  • Multitasked and managed multiple deliverables and facilitated use of SAP for enterprise resource planning.
  • Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritise and eliminate process losses.
  • Collaborated with process technologists to address operating issues and support rapid recovery.
  • Prepared monthly production presentation against budget value and presented into the management

Education

B.Tech - Chemical Engineering

Sri Venkatesawara College of Engineering
Sriperumbudur
06.2010 - 04.2014

Skills

Operational Excellence

Quality assurance

Process flow analysis

Project oversight

Cost estimates

Production schedules

Cost Reduction

Documents and reports

Cross-functional coordination

Accomplishments


  • Achieved to improve process reliability by completing innovative MOC projects with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Pretreatment vessel Project.

Software

Microsoft office

CAD

Timeline

Deputy Manager of Operations

Optimistic Organics SDN BHD
04.2023 - Current

B.Tech - Chemical Engineering

Sri Venkatesawara College of Engineering
06.2010 - 04.2014

Project Engineer

Thirumalai Chemicals Limites
1 2022 - 03.2023

Process Engineer

Thirumalai Chemicals Limited
3 2015 - 12.2021
Gowtham SankarDeputy Manager In Gas And Petrochemical Industry