K. Prabin Kumar
Senior Field Operator
Dynamic and accomplished Senior Field Engineer with over 13 years of expertise in the Refinery and Oil & Gas industry, specializing in commissioning and normal operations.
Critical Units
SRU, GSU, ARU, TGTU, SWSU, SHU
Operations
Commissioning & Normal Ops
Compliance
Stringent HSE Standards
Professional Experience
DCS Operator – SRU, SCOT, ATU, SWSU, SHU Units
SPIE Oil & Gas Services | Iraq Basrah Refinery
- Operate and control process units through DCS.
- Monitor critical process parameters, alarms, interlocks.
- Execute start-up, shutdown, and normal operation activities.
- Perform troubleshooting of process deviations.
- Respond effectively to emergency conditions.
Field Engineer – SRU, SCOT, ATU, SWSU, SHU Units
Iraq Basrah Refinery
- Operated refinery process units in compliance with procedures.
- Conducted routine field inspections and surveillance rounds.
- Implemented permit-to-work systems and LOTO practices.
- Supported commissioning and performance testing activities.
Field/DCS Operator – SRU, TGTU, ARU, ABU, SWSU
Karbala Refinery, Iraq
- Implemented PTW and LOTO systems, ensuring HSE compliance.
- Led pre-commissioning tasks including PSSR coordination.
- Monitored and troubleshooted rotary and static equipment.
- Maintained detailed log sheets and shift handover reports.
Previous Experience Include:
Field Operator – SRU, TGTU
HPCL, Mumbai (May 2020 - Sep 2021)
Field Operator
KOC, Kuwait (Jun 2019 - May 2020)
Field Operator (SRU Unit)
KNPC Refinery (Oct 2018 - May 2019)
Field Operator – SRU, TGTU
HPCL, Visakhapatnam (Jun 2014 - Sep 2018)
Field Operator / Commissioning
ONGC, Mumbai (Apr 2012 - May 2014)
Core Expertise
Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning
P&ID Verification, Hydro Testing, Leak Testing, Chemical Cleaning, Nitrogen Purging, System Preservation.
Task & System Management
Punch List Preparation, Mechanical completion walkdowns, Coordinating PSSR, Start-Up/Shut-Down Procedures.
Units Handled
Professional Skills
Operations & Maintenance
Commissioning & Startup
HSE & Management
Key Achievements
Timely Pre-Commissioning Success
Successfully completed pre-commissioning tasks within deadlines for TGTU, SWSU, FLAU, and ABU.
Seamless Startup Operations
Effectively conducted startup operations adhering to safety standards.
Leadership in Problem-Solving
Identified and resolved carbon filter blockages as a team lead.
Education & Courses
Diploma in Chemical Engineering
2012
Professional Courses
- H2S / Breathing Apparatus & AGT
- First Aid & SCABA Training
- Lock Out and Tag Out System (LOTO)
- Permit to Work System
- Honeywell C300 DCS
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
- Date of Birth: 26/11/1993
- Nationality: Indian
- Passport No.: C9632425
- Languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam