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Pasindu Udawatte

Summary

Skilled and dedicated Refinery Operator bringing more than 7 years of experience including 4 years of on the job training in Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Refinery Division Sri Lanka. Skilled craftsman excels in handling daily operational needs, plant startups & shutdowns, Tank Farm operations and Oil Movements.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Refinery Operator

Ceylon Petroleum Corporation
07.2021 - Current
  • Optimized refinery efficiency by monitoring process units and adjusting operational parameters.
  • Follow safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
  • Operating Furnaces, Reactors, Catalysts, Motor Pumps, Turbo Pumps, Vessels, Distillation Towers, Heat Exchangers, and other equipment used in the production process.
  • Responding to leaks, spills, or other emergencies by taking corrective action or notifying supervisors of the situation.
  • Experience in working with Crude Oil Distillation Unit, Visbreaker Unit, LPG Merox Unit, Kero Merox Unit, Naphtha Unifiner Unit, Platforming Unit, Gas Oil Unifiner Unit and Bitumen Blowing Unit.
  • Experience with tank farm operations.
  • Perform in receiving of crude oil from tankers to storage.
  • Transferring of finished products to bulk storage terminals.
  • Perform manual tank gauging.
  • Synchronize activities with other pumphouses to ensure a continuous flow of products and a minimum of contamination between products.
  • Perform Pig receiving and launching activities.
  • Sampling Oil & Gas products.
  • Perform Oil blending for the desired product specifications.
  • Experience with tank fire protection system.
  • Experience in Refinery water treatment plant.
  • Preform Demin water treatment, Boiler feed water treatment and Drinking water treatment.
  • Ensured safe work environment through strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
  • Enhanced communication among team members by implementing efficient shift handover procedures.
  • Supported plant startups and shutdowns, ensuring a smooth transition between operational states.
  • Observed production operations, identified safety hazards and addressed problems to maintain safety for all personnel.

General Maintenance Craftsman

Ceylon Petroleum Corporation
02.2021 - 03.2021
  • Perform inspections to identify defects and areas requiring repair.
  • Use of various tools and equipment to assemble/disassemble flanges, blind/de-blind equipment, demo/install piping, pull/replace valves, clean/repair heater burners, pull and clean filters/screens and torque/tension joints.
  • Perform Dye Penetrat Inspection and Perform Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Education

G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination - Science Stream

Royal College
Colombo 07, Sri Lanka
2013

G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination -

Royal College
Colombo 07, Sri Lanka
2009

Skills

  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Refinery Equipment Knowledge
  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Team Communication
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Permit-to-Work System
  • Valve Operation
  • Waste Disposal Management
  • Refinery Safety Regulations
  • Pump Operation
  • Chemical Handling
  • Shift Handover Procedures
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Logbook Maintenance
  • Pressure Management
  • Flow Rate Control
  • Temperature Regulation
  • Emergency Response
  • Data Collection
  • Recordkeeping Skills
  • Data Recording
  • Product Sampling
  • Decision making under high stress conditions

Certification

Successfully completed four year refinery operator course in Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Refinery Division conducted by National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) - January 2017 to January 2021

Languages

Sinhala
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Refinery Operator

Ceylon Petroleum Corporation
07.2021 - Current

General Maintenance Craftsman

Ceylon Petroleum Corporation
02.2021 - 03.2021

G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination - Science Stream

Royal College

G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination -

Royal College

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