MILAN LAKHNOTRA

Instrumentation Maintenance with hands-on experience in the world’s largest C2 complex, working in a Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) plant operating at 2700 kg/cm² pressure. Skilled in maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of field instruments and control systems in high-pressure, high-risk environments. Expertise includes: -Preventive and corrective maintenance of transmitters, control valves and safety shutdown systems -Familiarity with DCS/ESD systems, interlocks, and critical alarms -Managing spares, vendor coordination, SAP maintenance modules, and audit compliance -Supporting plant reliability, safety, and operational continuity through accurate instrumentation Dedicated to ensuring zero downtime and upholding the highest standards of safety and performance in instrumentation engineering.

Working in a 1310 TPD Caustic Soda Plant at Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL), a Government of Gujarat enterprise. Responsible for instrumentation maintenance and control system reliability in a continuous process plant. Key roles and expertise: • Operation and maintenance of Yokogawa DCS systems • Calibration and troubleshooting of transmitters, control valves, and analyzers • Preventive and breakdown maintenance to ensure smooth plant operation • Participation in shutdown/start-up activities and safety interlock verification • Compliance with ISO standards and statutory audits Contributing to plant efficiency, safety, and uptime in one of India’s leading caustic soda production units.

Yash Speciality Chemical LLP DCS-Honeywell C300 SN|MPP| Plant

Working in integrated Chlor-Alkali & Caustic Derivatives Complex with responsibility for instrumentation and control systems across multiple units: • 647 TPD Chlor-Alkali Plant • 300 TPD Caustic Concentration Unit • 200 TPD Caustic Evaporation & Flaking Unit • 2 × 40 TPD HCL Plant Key Responsibilities: • Maintenance and troubleshooting of field instruments (transmitters, control valves, analyzers, etc.) • DCS operations and configuration using Yokogawa Centum-VP • Preventive and corrective maintenance for smooth plant operation • Support during shutdowns, interlock logic testing, and commissioning • Ensuring compliance with safety standards and statutory audits Expertise in maintaining continuous process plant operations with focus on reliability, efficiency, and safety through advanced instrumentation and control systems.

Site: Sheel Oil & Fats Pvt. Ltd., Kutch – Gujarat Responsible for instrumentation and control systems in a 4.4 MW captive thermal power plant and large-scale edible oil & chemical manufacturing units. Power Plant Details: • 4.4 MW Thermal Power Plant with:  – 1 × 25 TPH & 1 × 12 TPH AFBC Boilers (Thermax)  – 1 × 4.4 MW Trivedi Make Back Pressure Steam Turbine • Control System: Siemens S7-1500 PLC Process Plants Supported: • 750 TPD Edible Oil Refinery • 700 TPD Oleo Chemical Plant • 350 TPD Hydrogen Plant • Flaker Plant Roles & Responsibilities: • Maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of PLC systems, field instruments, and control loops • PLC logic verification, loop checking, and interlock testing • Ensuring uninterrupted power generation and process plant operations through preventive maintenance • Instrumentation support during plant shutdowns, start-ups, and emergency handling • Coordination with mechanical, electrical, and operations teams to enhance plant reliability • Compliance with safety protocols and process efficiency standards Contributing to optimized plant performance and reliability across power and process systems in a fast-paced industrial environment.