Omkar Newalkar
Chemical Process Engineer @Ingenero
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WORK HISTORY
Chemical Process Engineer @Ingenero
Westlake, LA, US
Supported our client, Westlake Chemicals, in their Lake Charles South plant, which produces Caustic, Chlorinated Organics, and power.Generated Aspen models based on the production process and using data analysis software like SEEQ for process monitoring and improvement.Spearheaded special projects like HON (Hazardous Organics NESHAP), Continuous Process Improvement (steam-condensate balance and optimization).Applied API calculations for the design of production equipment such as control valves, tanks, distillation columns, pumps, etc.Performed chemical analysis on chemical production areas like vents, wastewater discharge, final product, etc, for Root Cause Analysis and process optimization.
EDUCATION
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Chemical Engineering
Texas A&M University
Master of Science - MS, Chemical Engineering
ABOUT OMKAR NEWALKAR
Results-driven Chemical Process Engineer with 2 years of hands-on experience in the fast-paced chemical manufacturing industry at Westlake Chemicals as an Ingenero employee. I specialize in Process Analysis, Process Design, and Continuous Improvement, with a proven track record of increasing production efficiency and reducing operational costs. My key accomplishments include working on million-dollar HON (Hazardous Organic NESHAP) projects to ensure EPA compliance and continuous process improvement projects, like a steam-condensate balance to save DI water trailer purchase costs. I am highly skilled in using data analysis and engineering principles to troubleshoot complex process inefficiencies and ensure operational reliability. I am passionate about driving innovation on the plant floor and contributing to operational excellence.Expertise: API 520/521/620/650, FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer) material, HON EPA, Caustic ProductionTECHNICAL SKILLS: Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, Aspen EDR, SEEQ, KG-Tower, Fisher Valve Management, MS Office Suite, Minitab
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