Dileep Khan

Experienced Plant Operator with 16+ years in Industrial Gas Production

Talent

Pathanapuam, Kerala, IndiaMember since April 4, 2026

Plant control systems (DCS / SCADA / PLC / alarm & data-acquisition systems)Plant operations monitoring & controlTroubleshooting and diagnosing gas plantsSafety, HSE & compliance awarenessDocumentation, reporting & loggingMicrosoft WordIT & Network AwarenessReading P&ID, PFD, SOPs, SLD, Log sheetsKnowledge of instrumentation (pressure, flow, conductivity, pH, level)Work permits, confined spaces and LOTOWindowsmacOSLinuxTime management and organizationShift turnover protocolsInvestigations and Root Cause AnalysisQuick learner; ability to adapt to modern technology and new environmentsStrong leadership and teamwork abilitiesAbility to set prioritiesWater Quality ControlChemical DosingTroubleshootingPreventive/Corrective Maintenance SupportCombustion and hot air generator

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Experienced and highly skilled Plant Operator with more than 16 years of process plant operation expertise, including 11 years in Saudi Arabia with LINDE SIGAS specializing in industrial gas production. Specialized in monitoring, controlling, troubleshooting, and optimizing production systems for Hydrogen, Nitrous Oxide, and Acetylene gas plants. Proven ability in optimizing plant production efficiency, Root Cause Analysis, process control, equipment safety, emergency response, maintaining strong customer and cross-functional team relationships and preventive maintenance.

Experience

Sales and Service Engineer - Techecity Computer Sales & Service - Kerala, India

(2014-03)

Assembly & servicing of desktop and laptop computers
Installation and troubleshooting of OS, hardware & networking components
LAN, Fiber optic networks, CCTV, Biometric and Printer support
Tally Prime and Office applications troubleshooting

Senior Process Technician - Ashapura Minechem Ltd - Kerala, India

(2008-09 - 2014-04)

Operation and troubleshooting of Kaolin processing plant - Expertise in Rotary Lime Kiln, Rotary Dryer, Roller Mill, Biomass Gasifies and Air Classifier - Preventive maintenance and performance optimization

Sales Executive - Hypertech Systems - Kerala, India

(2006-10 - 2008-09)

Computer and IT equipment sales, support and service - Customer service and technical support

Hydrogen Gas Plant Operator - Saudi Industrial Gas Company (LINDE SIGAS) - Dammam, Saudi Arabia

(1999-08 - 2006-08)

Operation and monitoring of alkaline electrolysers, H2 compressors, Deoxo reactors, PSAs, water treatment and H2 pipeline
Operation and maintenance of Demineralization Water Plant and RO water Plant
High-pressure cylinder filling and dispatch coordination
Ensuring safe operation and adherence to QA/QC policies
Perform daily chemical and water analysis

Nitrous Oxide Gas Plant Operator - Saudi Industrial Gas Company (LINDE SIGAS) - Dammam, Saudi Arabia

(1997-02 - 1999-08)

Monitoring of complete production process through control room systems
Process optimization of ammonium nitrate thermal decomposition
Operation and monitoring of ammonium nitrate thermal decomposition, N2O compressors, PSA, Water-Cooled Chiller, Wet scrubber and reciprocating pumps
Responsible for the day to day of the Nitrous Oxide production process

Acetylene Gas Plant Operator - Saudi Industrial Gas Company (LINDE SIGAS) - Dammam, Saudi Arabia

(1996-08 - 1997-02)

Field operation of acetylene production systems
Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of process equipment
Production optimization and plant safety compliance

Gas Cylinder Filling Operator - Saudi Industrial Gas Company (LINDE SIGAS) - Dammam, Saudi Arabia

(1995-07 - 1996-08)

Filling of industrial gas cylinders (Oxygen, Argon, Nitrogen, Carbon dioxide, Hydrogen, Nitrous Oxide, Specialty Gases)
Gas mixing and quality control checks
Strict implementation of safety standards