MOHAMED AZHARUDEEN

With 13 years of experience in the petrochemical industry, particularly in tank terminal operations, vessel handling, and cryogenic refrigeration systems, I am confident that my skills and expertise would be a valuable addition to your team.

I hold a B.Tech degree in Petrochemical Technology, which has provided me with a strong foundation in the technical aspects of the industry.

Currently, I am working as a Manager at PPN Power Generation Company Pvt Ltd. (Tank Terminal Business) in India, where I have developed strong capabilities in liquid product handling, terminal operations and  ship unloading.

 My experience spans handling products such as petroleum, Ammonia, LPG, naphtha, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, and furnace oil and commissioning of storage tanks.

I also have a solid understanding of jetty operations and single-point mooring systems, which are key to optimizing terminal efficiency and safety.

Experience Summary
PPN Power Generating Company Private Limited, Chennai. (Feb- 2024 to Present) Manager
•Working as Manager (Operation In charge) - Bulk Liquid Naphtha storage tank farm operations, with captive SPM facilities and Gantry operations
•Maintaining tankage area with storage capacity 84,000 KL, each 28000 M3 floating roof tanks.
•Naphtha Import operation through single point mooring.
•HSD tanker Gantry Operations.
•Ensuring safe handling and transportation of Naphtha and HSD, adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
•Managing documentation, including bills of landing, certification of origin and customs clearance.
•Developing new facilities for handling Edible oil & truck gantry facilities.
•Working on pipeline modifications to accommodate pigging operations in existing Subsea Pipelines.
•Successful erection of 7 MW AC Solar power Plant.
•Currently working on the Green Ammonia project.

Coromandel International Limited (Murugappa Group), Kakinada(Mar 2022 to Jan 2024) Deputy Manager (Offsites)
•Managed Terminal operations of Ammonia 4 Tanks (32500MT), Phosphoric Acid 10 Tanks (85000 MT) and Sulphuric Acid 5 Tanks (25000MT).
•Leading operation and monitoring process on day-to-day basis.
•Coordination of maintenance activities for achieving higher uptime & reliability of operation.
•Responsible for Vessel Unloading/ Jetty Operations of Ammonia, Sulphuric acid, and
Phosphoric acid to factory from jetty as a Loading Master /Shift Engineer.
•Proper communication with ship for the details of ETA, manifold connection, cargo quantity, draft, gauging and berthing & un-berthing activities.
•Ensure achievement of precooling of Ammonia lines before Unloading
•Operates and monitor the Ammonia storage tanks of 32500MT and its refrigeration systems.
•Responsible for safe storage and Cross-country pipeline operations of hazardous cargos.
•Monitoring Unloading activities of Sulphuric acid and Phosphoric acid from trucks.
•Hands on Experience in operating Distributed control Systems (DCS).
•Technical monitoring and troubleshooting of Ammonia compressors, process utilities such as Boilers, Cooling tower, water treatment plant, Instrument Air units and flare system.
•Handling and planning chemical inventory, stock, raising purchase request and closing good receipts in SAP.
•Shutdown operational planning, procedure, package development and reviewing SOP, Operation logbook and log sheet review and implementation.
•Trouble shooting and quality incident report generation.
•Implementation & Compliance to Safety Health Environment Management – ISO\

Greenstar Fertilizers Limited, Tuticorin, India (Oct 2013 to Feb 2022) Deputy Manager (Port Operations & Bagging Plant)
•Worked as Plant In charge in Fertilizers manufacturing & bagging unit and Port operations and taken care of entire operations and coordination with maintenance team for achieving higher uptime and reliable operation.
•Major part in Erection and Commissioning of new 20000 MT Ammonia Storage Tank designed by TOYO Engineering.
•Responsible for uninterrupted supply of raw materials for the manufacturing unit.
•Well experienced and leading the handling operations of Ammonia, LPG, Naphtha and Sulphuric and Phosphoric acids.
•Highly skilled in handling cryogenic storage system and refrigeration unit.
•Co-Ordinating various Onsite and Offsite mock drills with Port Trust, Fire team and other statutory agencies.
•Oversaw bagging operation of 8,000MT/day fertilizer products of Urea, Di Ammonium Phosphate, Single Super Phosphate, Aluminium Flouride, Ammonium Chloride and Gypsum.
•Operation lead in Erection and commissioning activities of cryogenic storage tanks, Floating roof tanks and catalyst handling.
•Handling and operation of Storage silos, Gypsum Yard, Product conveyors, Elevators, and associated equipment.
•Equipped with enhanced managerial skill to ensure the effective usage of resources.
•Knowledge of SAP and using it for various raw material, product, and utility postings of along with preparation of Daily Production Report, Chemical Consumption Report and Monthly Report.
•Monitoring plant performance against approved targets on a day-to-day basis, identifying existing or potential technical problems and responsible for emergency handling.
•Develop and maintain a healthy and cooperative working environment within organization by assisting and coordinating with others time to time to ensure smooth flow of plant operations.

Tamilnadu Petroproducts Limited (TPL), Chennai. (Sep 2012 to Augu-2013) Graduate Apprentice Trainee
•Operations of Linear Alkyl Benzene manufacturing.
•Trained on Operation of plant both from console and field.
•Exposure on Turn Around and Shut Down / Start Up Activities

B. Tech Degree in Petrochemical Technology 2008 – 2012.