AUSTIN PAULSON
Phone number: (+91) 9947524349 Date of birth: 15/07/2000 Email address: astinpaulson35@yahoo.com
Home: Kuttikkadan House, Caico Road, Ikya Nagar, Kuriachira P.O, Thrissur, Kerala, 680006
Linkedin ID: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-paulson-3881a7248/
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Process Engineer with 2 years of experience in the Hydrogen and Oil & Gas sectors, specializing in refinery
unit operation, energy integration, equipment sizing, and process simulation. Proven ability to support FEED
and detailed design deliverables, technical reporting, and plant troubleshooting. Proficient in Aspen HYSYS,
AutoCAD, EDR, and DWSIM with exposure to international design codes (API, ASME, ASTM). Strong
communicator and collaborator with cross-functional engineering teams
WORK EXPERIENCE
PROCESS ENGINEER TRAINEE
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Mumbai [ 01/07/2024 – 30/06/2025 ]
•Monitored and analyzed performance of refinery units (Naphtha Splitter, HGU, NHT, CCR, and Cyclemax CCR
Regenerator) using Distributed System Architecture (DSA).
• Conducted process troubleshooting, identified performance deviations, and proposed operational adjustments.
• Participated in Management of Change (MOC) and HAZOP studies for process safety.
• Assisted in start-up and shutdown activities of NHT-CCR units, gaining exposure to pre-commissioning and
commissioning protocols.
• Reviewed lab test results for process units and collaborated with operating teams to align product specs with
process conditions.
• Prepared PFDs, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, utility and heat balances.
• Led knowledge transfer sessions for newly recruited trainees, enhancing technical awareness within the
department.
• Maintained MIS and performance data records for continuous review and optimization.
PROCESS ENGINEER (on contract)
Apollo Tyres Limited, Kerala [ 17/07/2023 – 26/06/2024 ]
• Provided technical support for production, troubleshooting compound and process-related issues
to optimize efficiency.
• Monitored batch production, ensuring compliance with r aw material tracking and processing protocols.
• Executed root cause analysis and implemented process improvement initiatives for cost savings.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality control, R&D) to enhance production
workflows
• Assisted senior managers in special projects for technical upgrades.
• Ensured proper documentation and compliance with batch traceability and quality standards.
• Coordinated with quality and production teams to prioritize testing schedules and avoid bottlenecks in the
process flow.
PROJECTS
Re-Rating of Existing Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger [ 04/2025 – 05/2025 ]
• Conducted a detailed re-rating analysis of an existing shell-and-tube heat exchanger using Aspen EDR.
• Verified that the exchanger operated within permissible thermal and mechanical limits.
• Assessed parameters such as heat transfer performance, pressure drop, and mechanical design compliance.
Steam Line Sizing & RCA [ 02/2025 – 03/2025 ]
• Investigated and addressed steam leakage issues in the condensate return line.
• Identified high velocity as the root cause of erosion and proposed mitigation strategies.
Heat Integration and Pinch Analysis of NHT Process Unit [ 11/2024 – 12/2024 ]
• Performed heat integration and pinch analysis of a Naphtha Hydrotreating (NHT) unit to reduce energy
consumption and improve thermal efficiency.
• Utilized Aspen Energy Analyzer to model the heat exchanger network and conduct pinch point analysis.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering
Government Engineering College Kozhikode [13/08/2018 – 30/01/2023]
Final grade: First Class
CERTIFICATIONS
• Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets [10/2023 – 11/2023]
• Process Plant Design [11/2023 – 05/2024]
• Creating Smart P&IDs using Plant 3D [05/2025]
• Process Design Engineering [on going]
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Malayalam (Native), English (Fluent), Hindi, Tamil
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• BFD, PFD, UFD, P&ID • Aspen & DWSIM
interpretation and development • Line Sizing for Liquids and Gases &
• MIS maintenance and data trend Pressure drop Calculations
analysis • Hydraulic & Utility Calculations
• Refinery unit performance monitoring • Catalyst activity and reactor performance
(CCR, NHT, HGU) evaluation
• Distillation Column design • Design of Heat Exchangers & Cooling
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Tower
Word, PowerPoint) • Technical communication and
• Process troubleshooting & operational reporting
optimization
