Tarang Desai

Process Safety Professional with 14+ years of experience in LNG terminals, refinery, and chemical industries, specializing in implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM) systems in high-hazard hydrocarbon environments. Bachelor in Chemical Engineering with strong expertise in OSHA PSM elements, CCPS Risk-Based Process Safety framework, and regulatory compliance including PNGRB and OISD guidelines. Extensive experience in conducting HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA reviews, Management of Change (MOC), PreStartup Safety Review (PSSR), and Incident Investigation using RCA & Why-Why methodology.

Skilled in risk assessment, alarm rationalization, emergency response management, and ensuring safe operating limits for critical process equipment such as LNG storage tanks, BOG compressors, FCCU, and high-pressure hydrocarbon systems. Strong analytical and diagnostic capability to identify process hazards, evaluate consequences, and implement risk reduction strategies to prevent major accident events. Committed to strengthening process safety culture through audits, training programs, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead Process Safety - Adani Total Private Ltd - Dhamra LNG

(2025-09)

• Led implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM) framework aligned with OSHA 1910.119 and CCPS Risk-Based Process Safety elements to enhance regulatory compliance and safety culture.
• Conducted HAZID, HAZOP and risk assessments to identify process hazards and implement effective risk mitigation measures.
• Performed Incident Investigations using RCA and Why-Why methodology, ensuring identification of root causes and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Reviewed and approved Management of Change (MOC) proposals ensuring risk evaluation prior to modification of plant systems.
• Conducted internal and external PSM audits including OISD compliance audit, ensuring adherence to applicable OISD standards for LNG and hydrocarbon facilities.
• Participated in NSC safety audit and ensured timely closure of audit observations.
• Coordinated and represented process safety function during TotalEnergies shareholder audit, ensuring compliance with international safety expectations and best practices.
• Conducted site safety inspections and compliance reviews to verify adherence to safe operating limits and regulatory requirements.
• Implemented and governed Downgraded Mode of Operation (DMO) / Down-graded system management, ensuring formal risk evaluation, compensatory measures, and management approval during impaired safety system conditions.
• Established and monitored Interlock / SIF Bypass Management System, ensuring proper authorization, risk assessment, time-bound bypass control, and restoration tracking to prevent exposure to unmanaged risk.
• Reviewed and approved High-Risk HIRA (Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for critical activities including confined space entry, hot work, line breaking, working at height, and SIMOPS, ensuring adequate control measures and risk mitigation prior to job execution.
• Additionally overseeing Fire & Emergency preparedness systems including coordination with Fire Department for emergency readiness and drill effectiveness (secondary responsibility).

Dy. Manager (Operations) - GSPC LNG LTD

(2020-12 - 2025-08)

• Actively involved in commissioning of LNG terminal including Tank Lorry Filling (TLF) and Zero Send-Out modes, ensuring safe startup and compliance with Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) requirements.
• Commissioned and operated safety-critical equipment including LNG in-tank pumps, HP pumps, BOG compressors, ORVs, and utility systems with focus on safe operating limits and interlock verification.
• Participated in HAZOP studies, SIL assessment workshops, and QRA reviews, contributing to identification of credible scenarios, risk ranking, and safeguard adequacy evaluation.
• Supported development and review of SOPs, Safe Operating Limits (SOL), alarm rationalization, and critical interlock validation during commissioning and steady-state operations.
• Involved in Management of Change (MOC) risk assessments ensuring hazard identification prior to plant modifications.
• Handled plant emergencies including ESD activation, power failure, and abnormal operating conditions in line with emergency response procedures.
• Participated in PNGRB T4S audits, ERDMP compliance reviews, and OISD regulatory inspections, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements and effective closure of audit observations within defined timelines.
• Contributed to incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Sr. Manager (Operations) - RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD

(2016-11 - 2020-12)

Working as shift in charge in Fluidized catalytic cracking plant having capacity 220 kbpsd and propylene recovery unit plant in SEZ refinery.

• Supervising "Gas Concentration Section", "Fractionation Section" & "Reactor-Regenerator Section" in Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU)
• Adhering to product specifications by taking effective field round and examining process parameters & lab analysis.
• Involved in troubleshooting day to day operational problems and exercising corrective actions in consultation with Production/Plant Manager.
• Handled Propylene, Propane & LPG Services Operation. Also handled Gas concentration section with H2S Service.
• Controlling various emergencies on Distributed Control System, Experienced in Reactor/Regenerator start-up and shutdown operations. Gas Concentration & Main Column/Feed Preheat Section Start-up, Wet Gas Compressor and Power Recovery Startup.
• Responsible and coordination for updating Safe Operating Limits (SOL), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and critical control logic documentation, ensuring alignment with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.
• Implemented and governed Downgraded Mode of Operation (DMO) / Down-graded system management, ensuring formal risk evaluation, compensatory measures, and management approval during impaired safety system conditions.
• Established and monitored Interlock / SIF Bypass Management System, ensuring proper authorization, risk assessment, time-bound bypass control, and restoration tracking to prevent exposure to unmanaged risk.
• Reviewed and approved High-Risk HIRA (Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for critical activities including confined space entry, hot work, line breaking, working at height, and SIMOPS, ensuring adequate control measures and risk mitigation prior to job execution.
• Additionally overseeing Fire & Emergency preparedness systems including coordination with Fire Department for emergency readiness and drill effectiveness (secondary responsibility).
• Reviewed and validated deviations, concessions, and feed/product changes to ensure risk assessment compliance prior to implementation.
• Coordinated with Operations, Maintenance, and Technical Services to ensure safe execution of activities within approved operating envelopes.
• Maintained and controlled IMS/PSM documentation including SOP revisions, safety checklists, SSAC reviews, and shift executive reporting to ensure audit readiness and compliance traceability.
• Conducting mock drills, safety tools inspection/trial and load testing of lifting/shifting tools
• Conducting tool box talk to shift crew/contract worker to ensure optimum safety
• Overseeing equipment installation (Rotary & Static) in coordination with Construction, Civil and Mechanical teams.
• Participate in various audit like IBR, IMS recertification and OISD audits.
• Certified lead auditor by BV for ISO 45001 and conduct audits as first and second party auditor.
• OMPRO modules for digitalization of log book.

Shift In-charge - GUJARAT FLUOROCHEMICALS LIMITED

(2013-11 - 2016-11)

• Actively involved in ensuring smooth Production Planning, Manpower Management and Materials Management.
• Accountable for streamlining and troubleshooting processes while developing new processes.
• Handling various unit operations like distillation, absorption, drying etc. Successfully ensure smooth production activities in coordination with the Quality Control and Maintenance Departments.
• Understanding routine & Break down Maintenance Work, Plant Start up Shut down Procedures, console operation.
• Ensure safe and efficient operations in the plant while adhering to the environmental, health and safety regulations and policies
• Implement Standard Operating Procedures and actively support all audit inspections incompliance to the industry standards.

Jr. Executive - PI INDUSTRIES LIMITED

(2012-07 - 2013-11)

Working as production engineer in PI INDUSTRIES commissioning MPP plant.

• Ensuring safe Start up and Shut down of the plant. DCS loop checking and modification of loop.
• Maintaining process parameters of solvent recovery column and waste management.
• Responsible for quality of product and achieving production targets.
• Monitor the process trends and find the deviations if any, and take corrective actions.
• Planning and implementing preventive maintenance to reduce the down time of plant.

Bachelor - Chemical Engineering