Akhil Vijayakumar
Process Engineer
Chennai
Summary
Process Engineer with 5.5 years of experience delivering FEED, detailed engineering, and brownfield revamp projects in the Oil & Gas sector. Specialized in process design, hydraulic analysis, equipment sizing, line sizing, control valve sizing, and P&ID development, with strong exposure to complex upstream and downstream facilities.
Proven ability to lead area engineering activities, perform system adequacy checks, and optimize process performance for major international clients including ADNOC, ExxonMobil, Aramco, and Equinor. Adept at ensuring compliance with international standards (API, ASME), process safety requirements, and EPC deliverables.
Holds a Master’s degree from BITS Pilani and a Bachelor’s degree from NIT Durgapur, with research expertise in membrane technology, desalination, and advanced heat transfer systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Process Engineer
Wood India Engineering & Projects Pvt. Limited (WIEPPL)
08.2022 - Current
- SNEIG – Topside modification to Gullfaks platform (April 2025 to present)
- Client: Equinor
- Performed pump adequacy checks to validate system performance under modified operating conditions
- Developed Instrument Process Data Sheets (IPDS) ensuring design accuracy and compliance
- Project P5.0 (FEED)–Define stage (June 2024 to Dec 2024)
- Client: ADNOC
- Developed and reviewed Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Prepared IPDS, line lists, and tie-in lists for FEED deliverables
- Conducted process adequacy studies to validate design robustness
- Sustainable Opportunities in Aviation and Renewables (Sep 2023- June 2024)
- Client: ExxonMobil
- Led process engineering activities as Area Lead for Hydrotreating Unit
- Executed compressor hydraulic calculations and system analysis
- Performed control valve adequacy and sizing checks
- Developed Cause & Effect Matrix to enhance process safety and operability
- Safaniyah & Manifa Crude Increment (Revamp) Program (Aug2022 - Sep2023)
- Client: ARAMCO
- Performed line sizing calculations for pumped and gravity flow systems
- Developed utility balance calculations for plant systems
- Prepared effluent summaries and process documentation
Process Engineer
Fortune Engineering and Energy Services, Oil & Gas Projects
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Reviewed licensor and vendor packages for technical compliance
- Prepared bid evaluations, technical queries (TQs), and evaluation reports
- Participated in vendor discussions and selection processes
Process Engineer
Reliance Industries Limited, Pure Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Plant
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Operated and monitored Pure Terephthalic Acid (PTA) production units
- Performed duties as a Shift Field Engineer, ensuring safe and efficient plant operation
- Gained hands-on exposure to process troubleshooting, utilities, and offsite systems
Education
Master of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology And Science (BITS)
Pilani, India 06.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
National Institute of Technology (NIT)
Durgapur, India05-2016
Skills
Process Simulation & Debottlenecking
P&ID Development & Review
Control Valve Sizing & Adequacy Checks
Accomplishments
- Developed metal oxide-doped nanocomposite membranes for enhanced desalination performance (2022)
- Conducted numerical analysis of turbulent convective heat transfer in hybrid nanofluids (2021)
Timeline
Process Engineer
Wood India Engineering & Projects Pvt. Limited (WIEPPL)
08.2022 - Current
Master of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology And Science (BITS)
06.2020 - 05.2022
Process Engineer
Fortune Engineering and Energy Services, Oil & Gas Projects
12.2017 - 07.2018
Process Engineer
Reliance Industries Limited, Pure Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Plant
07.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
National Institute of Technology (NIT)