kunja bihari patra

Senior Executive pulpmill @ JK Paper Ltd.

About

Pulp Mill Process Professional | 13+ Years Excellence in Fiberline & Chemical Plant Operations | senior executive. I view my LinkedIn profile as a Digital Notebook—a space to share technical lessons, debunk industry myths, and document the evolution of sustainable pulp manufacturing. With over 13 years of experience across India’s leading paper manufacturers—including JK Paper Ltd, Andhra Paper, and BGPPL—I specialize in optimizing large-scale fiberline operations and integrated chemical plants. My approach combines deep technical expertise with a commitment to process safety and cost-efficiency. Technical Expertise & Scale Digester Operations: Proficient in managing Continuous and DDS Batch Digesters with capacities reaching 900 TPD. Fiberline & Bleaching: Expert in overseeing Andritz and Valmet fiberlines, including 2-stage ODL and advanced sequences like D0-EOP-D1-P and D0-EOP-DnD. Chemical Plants: Specialized knowledge in ClO2 plant technologies (Aker-Chemetics R6, EKA SVP-SCW), Oxygen plants, and wet lap machines. Key Professional Impact Cost Optimization: Spearheaded a caustic consumption reduction project at JK Paper (Unit CPM), delivering ₹1 Crore+ in annual savings. Operational Scale-up: Led a team project to successfully increase chipper production from 800 TPD to 1100 TPD. Process Innovation: Implemented a brightness auto-control mode in the D0 bleaching stage to enhance pulp quality consistency. Safety & Leadership I hold a B.Sc. in Chemistry (Hons) from Berhampur University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Health, Safety, and Environment (PGDHSE) from Annamalai University. My leadership style is grounded in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM),TQM and 5S methodologies, ensuring that operational excellence always aligns with strict safety standards. Let’s Connect I am passionate about discussing fiber integrity, chemical efficiency, and the shifting landscape of the Indian paper industry.

Country

India

City

Songadh

Industry

Paper & Forest Products

Skill

Chlorine Dioxide plant , Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Process Control, Continuous Improvement, Start-ups, Commissioning, DCS controll, Preventive Maintenance, Process Engineering, Factory, Product Development, Team Management, TPM, DCS

Experience

Senior Executive pulpmill

JK Paper Ltd.

2023-6 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

Songadh, Gujarat, India

Senior Process Engineer – Pulp Mill | JK Paper Ltd End‑to‑end responsibility for shift-wise pulp mill and ClO₂ plant operations Acting as first-level technical decision-maker during operational disturbances Coordinating manpower, process control, and maintenance activities to meet production and quality targets Ensuring safety compliance, SOP adherence, and process discipline Preparing reports, shift summaries, and performance data for management review.

Process incharge

Andhra Paper

2019-5 - 2023-6 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India

Process Engineer – Pulp Mill | Andhra Paper Ltd Shift operation of Pulp Mill, ClO₂, O₂ plant, Wet Lap & Chipper Process monitoring, troubleshooting, and upset handling Coordination with maintenance and utilities for reliability Strong exposure to safety, SOPs, and chemical handling Shift reporting and manpower supervision.

Executive -pulp mill

BILT GRAPHIC PAPER PRODUCTS LIMITED

2018-5 - 2019-5 · 1 yr 1 mo

Ballarpur,maharashtra

Process Engineer – Pulp Mill | BGPPL Ballarpur Kamyr Continuous Digester operations Metso press washing & screening systems ECF Bleaching: DO–EOP–D1–P Andritz Wet Lap Machine handling Shift operation, troubleshooting & safety compliance

asst. officer

JK Paper Ltd.

2015-6 - 2018-4 · 2 yrs 11 mos

rayagada, odisha

Assistant Officer – Pulp Mill Shift operation of pulp mill processes including digestor, washing, screening, and bleaching Process monitoring, troubleshooting, and stabilization during plant problems Coordination with maintenance, electrical, and instrumentation teams Support during start-ups, shutdowns Ensuring safety, SOP compliance, and shift reporting

Junior Officer

JK Paper Ltd.

2012-7 - 2015-6 · 3 yrs

Rayagada, Odisha, India

Junior Officer – Pulp Mill Assisted in day-to-day pulp mill/ ClO2 plant erection commissioning from 2012 to 2014 then involved in plant operations during shifts after commissioning. Monitoring process parameters and supporting senior engineers Basic troubleshooting and operator coordination Shift log preparation and SOP adherence Gained strong exposure to pulp mill fundamentals and process safety.