Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
References
Education
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Languages
Certification
References
Timeline
Generic
Atul Kumar

Atul Kumar

Ahmadi

Summary

Results-driven professional with over 21 years of experience in ASU operations, consistently achieving company goals through organized practices and effective time management. Proven ability to navigate high-pressure situations while enhancing customer satisfaction and resolving complex issues. Recognized for strong leadership skills and a commitment to team success, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Dependable and motivated team player, adept at managing multiple priorities and fostering positive workplace dynamics.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ASU Expert

Shuaiba Oxygen Kuwait
Ahmadi
08.2024 - Current
  • Ensured safe operation of the plant by monitoring process parameters and product quality.
  • Streamlined operational efficiency through approval of process modifications.
  • Conducted technical and safety reviews, reinforcing adherence to established best practices.
  • Collaborated with the maintenance team on preventive maintenance for peak equipment performance.
  • Promptly reported abnormal conditions and suggested necessary corrective measures.
  • Aligned maintenance efforts with production strategies by coordinating with shift supervisors and field operators.
  • Participated in auditor meetings, providing valuable insights for ongoing improvements.
  • Developed ASU operations procedures in accordance with Air Liquide standards.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Senior Production Planner

Air Liquide Middle East and India Holding
Dubai
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Managed production and demand for liquid and gas customers effectively.
  • Collaborated with Sourcing, LI Operations, Maintenance, and Energy Teams on weekly sourcing processes.
  • Defined medium- to long-term production planning, aligning yearly targets with S&OP processes.
  • Coordinated with multiple teams to manage extraordinary contract scenarios and production plan changes.
  • Created added value for customers through spot sales and tailored solutions beyond contracts.
  • Executed incident management strategies with Sourcing and Operations to mitigate impacts on customers.
  • Integrated energy optimization strategies into production plans with support from Energy Optimization Analyst.
  • Calculated profitable scenarios to balance unit flexibilities and meet customer demand.

Predict & Perform digital toolAnalyst

Air Liquide Middle East and India Holding
Dubai
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Using previously designed templates, build models for specified plant equipment
  • Proactively manage the flow and dissemination of data required to perform the tasks associated with this role (ability to multi-task and keep the process moving forward rapidly by performing tasks in parallel)
  • Ability to gather historical operating data specific to each piece of equipment and "train" the model (involves working closely with AL SMEs to remove data anomalies)
  • Tune the model using ongoing performance monitoring/assessments
  • Minimize downtime by identifying anomalies in the data, determining proper path forward, documenting and communicating findings to the correct personnel
  • Perform all aspects of alarm management (monitor/acknowledge/tune/adjust/etc.)
  • Involve SMEs
  • Adhere to MOC policies in each subsidiary
  • Chair weekly meetings with SMEs and facility personnel and create/distribute weekly reports
  • Meetings are held with internal customers to review and discuss findings by the tool and the action(s) to be taken from those findings
  • Maintain documentation via diagnostic tables based on information from SMEs
  • Recommend opportunities for improvement (ex-additional sensors) by analyzing data and findings
  • Based upon a "catch" by the tool perform an analysis in order to identify the value (metric for value identification will be provided) of Predictive Analytics to our operations
  • Understand the theory and practicality of efficiency calculations for machinery, whole plant operations, and constraints of the entire supply chain
  • Identify improvement opportunities to the tool, communicate AL's needs with the supplier and aid supplier in prioritizing future enhancements
  • Ability to communicate with various levels of personnel within different BUs on an international basis.

ROCC TEAM LEAD

Air Liquide Middle East and India Holding
Dubai
06.2019 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for organizing each shift of ROCC to optimize production facilities and network for safety, reliability and efficiency in production and energy sourcing so that customer demands are met and profitability is maximized
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to the supervisor
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Responsible for planning in the short term: Based on input received from LI customers, IM bulk management, and from energy manager, adjusts production plan and informs customers if necessary
  • Responsible for planning in the long term: Based on input received from LI customers, IM bulk management & Central Maintenance Manager, LEAD Center proposes changes to TAR schedule and informs customers as necessary
  • Responsible for contract compliance: supervises proper implementation of energy sourcing / production optimization plan
  • Define alternative production plans in close collaboration with Business Management, Energy Management and facilities
  • Simulate various pertinent production modes, manage related catalog and contribute to the development of new tools and KPIs
  • Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
  • Saved 1753K euro in 2021 by implementing cost saving initiatives that address long standing problems.

Production Manager(Along With HSE,IPC & Security)

SHUAIBA OXYGEN COMPANY (1550 TPD GOX)
Kuwait
06.2008 - 06.2019
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain an outstanding attendance record
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Actively involved in the key activities like the production operation, monitor process parameters and correct the deviations
  • Draw check-list for Shutdown, Start-up & Normal running while managing manpower, machines and material resources to achieve production targets effectively and efficiently
  • Generate optimum equipment/machine efficiency with effective planning & resource deployment
  • Entrusted with the responsibility to manage and maintain the facility as per the desired quality and standards
  • Implement and undertake preventative maintenance actions for the Equipments and Machineries
  • Entrusted with planning works for shut down and preparing procedure for clearance; discharged responsibilities as an emergency crew member
  • Strictly maintain Service Level Adherence and complaint management with good and timely coordination
  • Streamline systems and processes according to the customer requirements and oversee general upkeep of the building and maintenance repairs
  • Troubleshoot with minimum loss of production and quality of product
  • Coordinate with Managers and other Process Engineers for smooth operation
  • Coordinate with Service Departments for preventive, shutdown, and breakdown jobs
  • Safe handling of hazardous raw material and housekeeping of the plant
  • Cryogenic distillation column shutdown and smooth startup
  • Shutdown, troubleshooting & smooth startup from field & control panel
  • Increased LAR production recovery by 12% and Oxygen recovery by 2%
  • Worked 2 years as acting plant manager and achieved best reliability results.

Production Engineer

JINDAL PRAXAIR OXYGEN COMPANY (2X2700 TPD GOX)
Bellary
06.2007 - 06.2008
  • Decreased in-house production issues by establishing and coordinating subcontracting and outsourcing requirements and processes
  • Communicated with other team members to enhance process and performance
  • Performed regular production studies and machine analysis to identify any quality and process problems
  • Investigated and proposed corrective actions for quality issues
  • Trained team on best practices to optimize production and improve quality
  • Determined root causes of failures and recommended changes in designs, tolerances or processing methods
  • Supervised the entire production process and prepared proper documentation for dispatch
  • Identified risk mitigation actions to reduce injuries, accidents and hazards in the production environment
  • Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.

Junior Engineer

INDIA GLYCOLS LTD
Kashipur
02.2003 - 06.2007
  • Adhere to timelines to meet quality assurance targets
  • Studied manufacturing processes to improve overall knowledge
  • Assisted engineers with inspections of finished construction
  • Collaborated with the engineering team to determine project specifications
  • Consulted with other disciplines and clients to resolve issues effectively
  • Assisted senior engineers and management with clerical duties to keep department functioning and workflows running smoothly
  • Prepared standard reports and documentation to communicate results to senior management
  • Conducted root-cause analysis of component failure
  • Analyzed and planned workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency
  • Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment to resolve issues and prevent project stoppage
  • Maintained a positive work atmosphere by building relationships with co-workers, customers, clients and management
  • Completed 200 TPD plant commissioning successfully.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Science

MJP Rohilkhand university
Bareilly, India
2003

Skills

  • Resourcefulness and problem-solving
  • Person-centered care
  • Quality assurance
  • Active listening
  • Google Workspace proficiency
  • Operations management
  • Effective communication
  • Deadline management
  • Complaint resolution
  • Process optimization
  • Data analysis
  • Production planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Operational efficiency
  • Safety management
  • Performance monitoring
  • Time management
  • Team building
  • Decision-making

Languages

4,B2

Hobbies and Interests

  • Loved reading
  • Playing cricket and indoor games
  • Exploring new things
  • learning

References

  • Safiuddin Mulla

ASU Expert | COE -SIOC-AMEI

ASU Technology -ITCL

Air Liquide Middle East and India Holding

Central Park Towers 10th Floor, DIFC, Dubai UAE

Phone: +971 507702785

  • Karan Dad

Strategy Expert - Water Technologies and ASU,

AMEI - AE - ALMEIH - Operations - Industrial Management

•Mobile+971 52 552 3562

+971 52 552 3562 (

Air Liquide Middle East & India Holding Limited 10th Floor, Central Park Towers Offices, DIFC United Arab Emirates

Education

other

Accomplishments

  • Optimize plant production based on customer demand through regular meetings and PvD planning
  • Implemented Predict and Perform digital tools across 37 sites in the AMEI hub
  • Trained and qualified operational staff and newcomers
  • Implemented an efficiency management system in the hub and created data-based models for the rotating and static equipment in ASUs
  • Established case management reporting in the Hub, and developed local solutions for communication
  • All the above actions resulted in enhancing reliability and efficiency by 377K euros last year

Affiliations

  • enjoying team building activities
  • Nature explorer
  • Like documentary reading and watching

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Certification

  • Basic first aid
  • Basic fire fighting

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

ASU Expert

Shuaiba Oxygen Kuwait
08.2024 - Current

Senior Production Planner

Air Liquide Middle East and India Holding
01.2024 - 08.2024

Predict & Perform digital toolAnalyst

Air Liquide Middle East and India Holding
01.2022 - 03.2024

ROCC TEAM LEAD

Air Liquide Middle East and India Holding
06.2019 - 01.2022

Production Manager(Along With HSE,IPC & Security)

SHUAIBA OXYGEN COMPANY (1550 TPD GOX)
06.2008 - 06.2019

Production Engineer

JINDAL PRAXAIR OXYGEN COMPANY (2X2700 TPD GOX)
06.2007 - 06.2008

Junior Engineer

INDIA GLYCOLS LTD
02.2003 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Science - Science

MJP Rohilkhand university

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Atul Kumar