Kiran Seepana
Senior Process Engineer
Safe, Scalable Process Engineering Solutions
Senior Process Engineer with 11+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, and industrial plant engineering. Specializing in utility system design, process calculations, detailed engineering deliverables, and Aspen HYSYS/Plus simulations. Adept at integrating process safety (HAZOP, PHA, relief system design) with plant layouts to ensure compliance with API, ASME, ISO, and GMP standards.
1Professional Experience
Deputy Manager (Process Engineering)
Hikal Ltd, Bangalore
Lead utility and process design for new facilities. Develop design basis, perform hydraulic/thermal calculations, and prepare PFDs/P&IDs. Manage interfaces for utility packages while ensuring API, ASME, and GMP compliance.
Process Safety
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (CTO-06)
Conducted process safety evaluations (HER, gas evolution, relief sizing) for new molecules. Administered core PSM elements including PHA, MOC, and PSSR to ensure safety compliance.
Assistant Manager (Technology Transfer) / OE
Cohance Life Sciences Ltd, Vizag
Managed technology transfer projects from R&D to commercial scale. Executed energy optimization projects, improved process yields/cycle times, and oversaw equipment validation.
Assistant Manager (Operations & Utilities)
Jindal Steel & Power Ltd
Supervised operations and utility distribution loops for cryogenic air separation plants. Managed rotating equipment and coordinated plant startup and shutdown cycles.
Process Engineer
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Duvvada
Executed process validations, cleanroom qualification protocols, and equipment commissioning. Prepared engineering design reviews and GMP documentation.
Process Safety Team Member
Divis Laboratories
Conducted risk assessments, safety audits, and HAZOP studies. Supported process scale-up and plant safety protocols.
2Core Skills & Tools
Core Skills & Competencies
- Utility System Design (Hot Oil, Chilled Water)
- Process Design (PFD, P&ID, Design Basis)
- Utility & Hydraulic Calculations
- Equipment Sizing (Exchangers, Pumps, Valves)
- Process Safety (HAZOP, PHA, Relief Design)
- GMP Compliance, Validation & Tech Transfer
Technical Tools & Software
- Aspen HYSYS & Aspen Plus
- Aspen EDR & HTRI
- ASME Vessel Design & Dynochem
- Python (ML Basics) & Minitab
- PHA Pro & Power BI / Tableau
Education & Certifications
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Machine Learning & AI Foundations
- B.Tech in Chemical Engineering (GMRIT)
- PG Diploma in Environmental Studies (AU)
Process Engineering Competency Areas
Core areas of focus backed by over a decade of operating inside manufacturing plants and engineering consulting offices.
Utility System Design
Detailed design of hot oil, chilled water, compressed air, water systems, and process utilities.
Process Design & Engineering
Synthesis of Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID), and Design Basis notes.
Utility Calculations
Perform heat load estimations, circulation rates, pressure drop calculations, and line sizing.
Equipment Sizing
Sizing calculations for shell-and-tube heat exchangers, process pumps, vessels, and control valves.
Process Simulation
Rigorous process modeling and flow sheet simulation using Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, Aspen EDR, and HTRI.
Process Safety Management
HAZOP facilitation, PHA reviews, gas evolution studies, and relief system design (API 520).
CAPEX Projects
Conceptual studies, detailed engineering deliverables, and technical support from design to commissioning.
Vendor Coordination
Defining package interfaces for chillers, compressors, pumps, and heat exchangers.
GMP Compliance & Validation
Equipment validation protocols, cleanroom qualification, and tech transfer documentation.
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