James Parthiban Kumanan

Operations Associate

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada2 yrs 5 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in digital innovation for water treatment systems.
  • Strong background in chemical engineering and process design.
  • Proven track record in research and project management.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Chemical Engineering expert with a focus on digital innovation and sustainability.

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Skills

Core Skills

Process DesignEngineeringCrisis ManagementCommunicationData AnalysisProject ManagementProcess EngineeringChemical EngineeringResearch

Other Skills

AutoCADASME StandardsBPESanitary DesignFunctional SpecificationsRequirement SpecificationsSpecificationsDesign Specifications3-AControl ValvesShop DrawingsEquipment SizingTeamworkLeadershipEnvironment, Health, and Safety (EHS)

About

James Parthiban is pursuing a master's degree in chemical and biochemical engineering with a focus in environmental and green engineering at Western University in London, Ontario. James is incredibly passionate about the idea of integrated resource recovery, the circular economy, and designing programmes for converting current industrial waste and pollution management techniques into sustainable ones in order to minimise environmental damage. James has also worked as an Associate Digital Innovation Engineer for water treatment specialty chemicals company Buckman labarotories International . He has prior experience using predictive modelling to diagnose and prioritise alarms for digitalized water treatment systems. Developed digital platforms, including "Smart Inventory" and a general digital platform for different paper, water, and leather customer locations, in collaboration with cross-functional teams to assess unit operation processes remotely. James has gained valuable experience and exposure in a variety of industry sectors through his participation in various research jobs, such as research intern at Shell India in the oil and gas industry, Aquachemie UAE in the water industry, and International Flavors and Fragrances in the food and agricultural sector.Ensuring high academic standards in research-related courses He has exceptional research abilities that have helped him become a meticulous individual with excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities. Lastly, being an international student, He has repeatedly been exposed to new cultures and diverse groups of people. This has made him highly flexible and versatile to changing demands, combined with the ability to learn new things easily.

Experience

2 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Cheme

Process Specialist

May 2024Present · 2 yrs 1 mo · Vaughan, Ontario, Canada · On-site

AutoCADASME StandardsBPEEngineeringProcess DesignSanitary Design+5

Prosysco ltd.

Process Specialist

Jul 2023May 2024 · 10 mos · Mississauga, Ontario, Canada · On-site

  • Worked collaboratively with Engineers, Designers, and Project Managers to ensure the seamless infusion of process design concepts into intricate design frameworks for compounding and CIP / SIP system .
  • Utilized process calculations with data sheets and detailed shop drawings to meticulously specify essential equipment, suitable valves, and instruments, and outline exact piping prerequisites for projects.
  • Contributed to a high-quality project execution, from design to commissioning including equipment testing on site, fabrication, and construction of process equipment's in adherence to BPE and ASME design standards.
  • Evaluated clean and plant utility requirements, performed pump hydraulics, inline valve sizing, generated equipment list, P&IDs, PFDs and performed vendor document reviews for green field projects
BPEControl ValvesAutoCADASME StandardsSanitary DesignShop Drawings+3

Western university

Residence Safety Assistant

Sep 2022Apr 2023 · 7 mos · London, Ontario, Canada

  • Collaboratively enforce University and Housing policies in the residences and ensures
  • fair and consistent application of these policies
  • Understands, initiates and adheres to crisis and emergency response protocols in
  • accordance with established procedure and policy.
  • Engages with students and address concerns to ensure the living environment is safe
  • and conducive to academic achievement.
Crisis ManagementCommunicationTeamworkLeadershipEnvironment, Health, and Safety (EHS)Problem Solving

Fairdeal enterprises

Data Specialist

Aug 2021Jan 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India · Remote

  • Constructed and implemented a sales data system utilizing the Azure platform for predictive modeling, resulting in a significant 27% increase in sales and positively impacting sales team.
  • Implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to track and improve departmental performance, resulting in a 12% increase in profitability.
Microsoft Power BISales ManagementTableauData VisualizationSAP ERPMicrosoft Excel+8

Buckman

Digital Innovation Engineer - Chemical

Jul 2019Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos · chennai · Hybrid

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop digital platforms, such as ”Smart Inventory” and a universal digital platform for various paper, water, and leather customer sites, to remotely analyze unit operation processes.
  • Utilized predictive modeling and software tools to diagnose and triage alarms for digitized water treatment systems, resulting in a 20% reduction in client site visits and improving system performance.
  • Collaborated with Brazil Team on controlling foam in fermentation tanks in the ethanol production by measuring gas flow using Buckman’s patented sensor & controlled chemical dosage to increase yield by 15 - 30% while in trials.
  • Promoted as product owner and partnered with Happiest minds – software developer to develop a digital platform by stating functional requirements and developing basic wireframes and user interface for the front end development.
  • Worked along with QA testing team and interns as a project owner to test out bugs and fixes across different sprints to develop a universal digital platform along with Digital architectures of the company.
  • Calculated economic justifications for projects & collaborated with team members to conduct hazard reviews for projects.
  • Led a team of chemical engineers to develop integrated process views for various customer sites and provided technical guidance to junior engineers and interns on common projects.
  • Awards: Accoladed with ”Best of Buckman” Award (5000 USD) indicating best employee of the year in Chemi-Digital Department, GEM award (Going Extra Mile - 500 USD) twice in a year for arduous work and successful rollout of projects
Crisis ManagementProcess EngineeringMicrosoft WordTableauData VisualizationChemical Engineering+19

Shell

Research Intern

Jan 2019Jun 2019 · 5 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

  • Studied asphaltene solubility in 5 different bio-based solvents to produce a bio-based solution to reduce the consumption of existing asphaltenes for road construction and other application under the leadership of Dr. David D’melo.
  • Studied asphaltene extraction from bitumen samples along with stability research such as optical microscope tests, mixed solution rheological characteristics, xylene equivalent spot tests, and asphaltene-oil flux solution oxidation research.
ResearchProcess EngineeringMicrosoft WordChemical EngineeringStrategic PlanningCommunication+9

Aquachemie dmcc

Research Intern

Jun 2018Jul 2018 · 1 mo · Dubai · On-site

  • Researched characteristics of oil field service chemicals and collaborated with a team of engineers & scientists on a new product line for the company in the upstream industry, including anti-foams, biocides, and corrosion inhibitors.
  • In collaboration with a technical team, AC-CIDE® 4100, a water-soluble bactericide for the control of sulfate-reducing bacteria in freshwater, seawater, and low brine solutions, was developed
ResearchMicrosoft WordChemical EngineeringCommunicationMicrosoft ExcelEngineering+5

Chennai petroleum corp. ltd (indian oil)

Student Intern

May 2018May 2018 · 0 mo · Greater Chennai Area · On-site

  • Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited provides in-plant refinery training for individuals interested in the petroleum industry. The training program covers various aspects of refining, including technical operations, safety, and environmental management. The program is designed to equip participants with practical skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the industry.
ResearchMicrosoft WordChemical EngineeringCommunicationMicrosoft ExcelEngineering+3

International flavors & fragrances

Student Intern

Jun 2017Jul 2017 · 1 mo · Greater Chennai Area · On-site

  • Together with technical team to developed novel packaging materials with less headspace & inner gaskets after researching how the limonene component of citrus flavours diffused into packing material and caused leakage and oxidation.
ResearchMicrosoft WordChemical EngineeringStrategic PlanningCommunicationMicrosoft Excel+4

Education

Western University

Postgraduate Degree — Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

May 2022Apr 2023

Western University

Master's degree — Chemical Engineering

Jan 2022Apr 2023

Manipal Institute of Technology

Bachelor's degree — Chemical Engineering

Jan 2015Jan 2019

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