Rajendra Patil

Engineering & Instrumentation Head with over 25 years of experience leading greenfield and brownfield projects, engineering, automation, commissioning, maintenance, and plant modernization across chemical and power industries. Experienced in heading multidisciplinary teams, delivering large capital projects, and driving operational excellence using DCS, PLC, SCADA, and advanced process control systems and contractor management.

DGM Instrumentation at EPIGRAL Ltd. (2014-09 – Present)

• Directed instrumentation maintenance and automation for NaOH & KOH manufacturing plants (1200 TPD and 60 TPD).
• Spearheaded commissioning of complex projects including CMS, H2O2, ECH, CPVC, and a 232 MW power plant.
• Oversaw instrumentation design, procurement, installation, and commissioning adhering to global standards.
• Achieved seamless operations using Yokogawa, Honeywell & Emerson DCS systems and advanced automation technologies.

Manager – Instrumentation at United Phosphorus Ltd. (UPL), Unit-5 (2006-08 – 2014-09)

• Successfully executed greenfield and brownfield projects for Agrochemical, Fungicide, and Specialty Chemical plants.
• Led engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning, and startup of major projects including PCL5, Mancozeb, Antracol, ETP, Utility, and Bulk Chemical plants.
• Managed instrumentation design, automation, DCS/PLC implementation, contractor supervision, FAT/SAT, and project execution.
• Coordinated with process, mechanical, electrical, civil, and production teams to ensure timely project completion.
• Optimized project costs through vendor development, technical evaluations, and effective procurement strategies.
• Supported plant expansion, debottlenecking, and process improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Senior Engineer at Apar Industries Ltd. (2005-01 – 2006-07)

• Successfully executed greenfield project activities from detailed engineering to commissioning.
• Led instrumentation engineering, procurement, installation, loop checking, commissioning, and startup.
• Worked on Synthetic Rubber and Polymer manufacturing plants, including Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR), Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR), and related Latex products.
• Implemented DCS/PLC-based automation and system integration for new process plants.
• Coordinated with civil, mechanical, electrical, and process teams to ensure safe and timely project completion.
• Managed contractors and ensured project execution within schedule, quality, and safety standards.

In-charge – Instrumentation & Electrical at Luna Chemicals (P) Ltd. (2003-02 – 2005-12)

• Successfully executed Instrumentation and Electrical projects from conceptual design to commissioning.
• Played a key role in the Ethanol Distillation Plant Project, including engineering, installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Managed instrumentation design, procurement, installation, loop checking, commissioning, and DCS/PLC-based automation.
• Worked on manufacturing plants producing Acetic Anhydride, Acetanilide and Absolute Alcohol (Ethanol).
• Coordinated with process, mechanical, electrical, and civil teams to ensure timely project execution.
• Supervised contractors and ensured safe, quality, and on-time completion of project.

Executive at Kadakia Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd. (1999-01 – 2003-01)

• Managed Instrumentation and Electrical maintenance for Caustic Chlorine and Alcohol Distillery plants.
• Executed plant expansion, modification, and reliability improvement projects.
• Involved in instrumentation engineering, installation, commissioning, calibration, and startup activities.
• Worked on process instrumentation, DCS/PLC systems, field instruments, control valves, and analyzers.
• Coordinated shutdown activities, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and project execution to improve plant reliability and availability.
• Worked closely with production and engineering teams to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted plant operation.

M.Sc. in Electronics – Poona University