Bhupender Kumar
About Bhupender Kumar
Bhupender Kumar is an experienced engineer specializing in pulp mill operations, currently working at AV Terrace Bay, Aditya Birla Group, and Paper Excellence.
Title and Current Roles
Bhupender Kumar currently holds multiple titles and roles in the industry. He serves as an OMC & Operation Engineer (P.Eng) at AV Terrace Bay in the Pulp Mill division. In addition, he is also the Technical Manager and Business Excellence at the same company. Furthermore, Bhupender works for Paper Excellence as a Process Engineer (P.Eng) in Mackenzie. His diverse roles signify his ability to manage and excel in multiple functional areas within the engineering sector.
Previous Work Experience
Bhupender Kumar has a rich professional history, having worked in various companies and roles over the years. From 2018 to 2019, he was the Manager OpEx at Resolute Forest Products in Thunder Bay. He spent two years at Advanced Applied Physics Solutions as a Process Engineer & Marketing Engineer from 2011 to 2013 in Vancouver, Canada. Prior to that, he was the Asst Manager at Gulbrandsen Chemicals Pvt Ltd from 2007 to 2009. His early career saw him as a Chemical Engineer at Jubilant Organosys Ltd from 2004 to 2007 in Gajraula UP.
Educational Background
Bhupender Kumar has a robust educational foundation. He completed his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Chemical Engineering from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University from 2000 to 2004. In 2006, he studied Project Management at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, achieving a certification in Project Management over 11 months. He further enhanced his credentials by studying Marketing and Advertisement at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, BC, Canada, where he completed Business Studies in 2009-2010.
Skills and Expertise
Bhupender Kumar brings over 15 years of experience in project engineering, process optimizations, planning, scheduling, and monitoring. He is trained in Six-Sigma, with experience in yellow belt projects. Additionally, he possesses high proficiency in inventory management and forecasting. His expertise extends to project management, coordination, and process standardization. Bhupender specializes in pre-commissioning, commissioning for initial start-up, operations, and shut-down processes. He is also skilled in DCS, SCADA, and PLC operations, making him a versatile and proficient engineer.
Project Management and Optimization
With a background in both project engineering and process optimization, Bhupender Kumar excels in planning, scheduling, and monitoring various engineering projects. His work focuses on utilizing best-in-class practices for optimization and process improvement. He is skilled in Six-Sigma methodologies and has managed inventory and forecasts effectively. His experience with project management tools and techniques ensures that projects are completed on time and within budget. Bhupender's role often involves overseeing pre-commissioning, commissioning, initial start-ups, and shutdowns, showcasing his holistic approach to engineering project management.