Sukanya GS

Proficient Process engineer with 4+ years of experience in refinery operations. Possesses strong problem-solving skills and is adept at using critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication to drive improvements and achieve organizational goals.

Work Experience

Assistant Manager- Process Engineering | Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (A group Company of IndianOil) | Chennai

  • Successfully orchestrated the production and supply of a new Naphtha product meeting the requirements and specifications of ISRO for the Chandrayaan-3 project with zero capital expenditure.
  • Ensured consistent production of quality and on-spec petroleum products from the monitoring unit for over 365 days.
  • Member of team that achieved 121% of the design production capacity in the monitoring unit consistently for over 60 days.
  • Single-handedly troubleshooted a recurring problem in the Crude unit that was causing production losses of approximately 10 Cr/day 
  • Monitored three vast portfolios, namely Crude units, Utilities, and Energy Conservation, and adapted to multitasking and thriving in a high-pressure environment
  • Steered a team of 5 people for the Solomon Benchmarking Study in 2020 and 2022, where CPCL consistently outperformed most Indian refineries and later won the “Refinery Performance Improvement” award in the >9 MMTPA Category for FY 2022.
  • Spearheaded a 25-member team, coordinated 5+ departments for 15 days, and completed the shutdown of a major unit on time which Top Management highly recognized.
  • Initiated process improvement schemes utilizing new technologies, resulting in an annual benefit of 12.3 Crore.
  • Executed Energy Conservation Schemes leading to savings of 3.5 Cr/annum and reducing CO2 emissions by 3180 MToe.
  • Presented monthly reports on Refinery Performance to MoPNG and benchmarking.
  • Implemented Water savings scheme equivalent to 50 m3/hr thereby reducing dependence on external sources of water.
Accomplishments
  • IIM A PGPX Entry Scholarship’25: One of 26/158 students awarded with the PGPX Entry Scholarship based on the incoming profile and interview performance
  • Promoted for Excellent performance: Consistent “Outstanding” rating for 3+ years during annual performance review leading to two promotions in 4 years
  • Successful election to CPCL Women Cell: One of the 5/78 members elected for Women Cell Office Bearer for the period of FY 2023-25 which played a pivotal role in addressing sanitation issues for Women Employees of CPCL
  • Operational Excellence Award: One of 20/1500+ employees for Achieving excellence in operations during FY 2022-23.
  • MD- CASH Prize Award: One of 18/1500+ suggestions selected as part of MD Cash Prize Awards for the year 2023.
  • UG Academic Performance: Secured Department Rank of 4 among 48 during the UG.
Education

B.Tech, Chemical Engineering, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Anna University
 

Certificates
  • Refinery Process Modelling using ASPEN HYSYS, Aspen Tech University
  • FOSSEE OPEN MODELICA Software Project by IIT-B: Completed coding of 113 solved examples from the book Chemical Reaction Engineering-I by Shri.Gavahne for FOSSEE OPEN MODELICA Software Project by IIT-B during UG.
     
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Member of PGPX’25 Welfare Committee responsible for handling student welfare issues on campus
  • Held the position of International Service Director 2023-24 in Rotaract Club of Sahas RI 3232
  • Secured 1st in the Drawing competition organized by CPCL for its employees on the eve of Energy Conservation 2023
  • Organized SAKSHAM 2021 on behalf of CPCL as per the directives of MoPNG and CHT to promote awareness about fuel conservation to the general public
  • Partcipated in the 5k Marathon organized by Chennai Connects on the theme #Run for Humanity
  • Participated in the 10k Marathon organized by Greater Chennai Police on the eve of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Quick Look

  • Work Experience: 4.5 Years
  • Previous Roles

    Assistant Manager, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited

  • Function : Operations/Logistics/Supply Chain
    Project/Program Management
  • Industry/Sector: Energy & Utilities
    Government/PSUs
Work Experience

Assistant Manager- Process Engineering | Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (A group Company of IndianOil) | Chennai

  • Successfully orchestrated the production and supply of a new Naphtha product meeting the requirements and specifications of ISRO for the Chandrayaan-3 project with zero capital expenditure.
  • Ensured consistent production of quality and on-spec petroleum products from the monitoring unit for over 365 days.
  • Member of team that achieved 121% of the design production capacity in the monitoring unit consistently for over 60 days.
  • Single-handedly troubleshooted a recurring problem in the Crude unit that was causing production losses of approximately 10 Cr/day 
  • Monitored three vast portfolios, namely Crude units, Utilities, and Energy Conservation, and adapted to multitasking and thriving in a high-pressure environment
  • Steered a team of 5 people for the Solomon Benchmarking Study in 2020 and 2022, where CPCL consistently outperformed most Indian refineries and later won the “Refinery Performance Improvement” award in the >9 MMTPA Category for FY 2022.
  • Spearheaded a 25-member team, coordinated 5+ departments for 15 days, and completed the shutdown of a major unit on time which Top Management highly recognized.
  • Initiated process improvement schemes utilizing new technologies, resulting in an annual benefit of 12.3 Crore.
  • Executed Energy Conservation Schemes leading to savings of 3.5 Cr/annum and reducing CO2 emissions by 3180 MToe.
  • Presented monthly reports on Refinery Performance to MoPNG and benchmarking.
  • Implemented Water savings scheme equivalent to 50 m3/hr thereby reducing dependence on external sources of water.
Accomplishments
  • IIM A PGPX Entry Scholarship’25: One of 26/158 students awarded with the PGPX Entry Scholarship based on the incoming profile and interview performance
  • Promoted for Excellent performance: Consistent “Outstanding” rating for 3+ years during annual performance review leading to two promotions in 4 years
  • Successful election to CPCL Women Cell: One of the 5/78 members elected for Women Cell Office Bearer for the period of FY 2023-25 which played a pivotal role in addressing sanitation issues for Women Employees of CPCL
  • Operational Excellence Award: One of 20/1500+ employees for Achieving excellence in operations during FY 2022-23.
  • MD- CASH Prize Award: One of 18/1500+ suggestions selected as part of MD Cash Prize Awards for the year 2023.
  • UG Academic Performance: Secured Department Rank of 4 among 48 during the UG.
Education

B.Tech, Chemical Engineering, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Anna University
 

Certificates
  • Refinery Process Modelling using ASPEN HYSYS, Aspen Tech University
  • FOSSEE OPEN MODELICA Software Project by IIT-B: Completed coding of 113 solved examples from the book Chemical Reaction Engineering-I by Shri.Gavahne for FOSSEE OPEN MODELICA Software Project by IIT-B during UG.
     
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Member of PGPX’25 Welfare Committee responsible for handling student welfare issues on campus
  • Held the position of International Service Director 2023-24 in Rotaract Club of Sahas RI 3232
  • Secured 1st in the Drawing competition organized by CPCL for its employees on the eve of Energy Conservation 2023
  • Organized SAKSHAM 2021 on behalf of CPCL as per the directives of MoPNG and CHT to promote awareness about fuel conservation to the general public
  • Partcipated in the 5k Marathon organized by Chennai Connects on the theme #Run for Humanity
  • Participated in the 10k Marathon organized by Greater Chennai Police on the eve of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking