Chandan Kumar Das
About Chandan Kumar Das
Chandan Kumar Das is a Technical Manager at Quest Global in Bengaluru, India, with extensive experience in engineering and project management across various industries.
Title and Current Position
Chandan Kumar Das holds the position of Technical Manager at Quest Global. He operates from the company's office in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. His role involves overseeing technical aspects and managing complex engineering projects. Das’s current engagement with Quest Global highlights his extensive background in process engineering and project management.
Previous Work Experience
Chandan Kumar Das has a diverse professional history across several prestigious companies. In 2023, he worked as Principal Engineer - Process at Samsung Engineering India on a contract basis in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. He also had a health and well-being career break in Bengaluru. From 2014 to 2022, he served as a Staff Scientist at SABIC Research & Technology Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru. Prior to that, he spent 14 years at ExxonMobil, engaging in various engineering and project development roles across global locations including Singapore and the USA. He also had significant stints at Reliance (Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd) and Zuari Agro Chemicals.
Educational Background
Chandan Kumar Das has a robust educational background. He earned an Executive MBA from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, completing his studies there from 2004 to 2006. He also holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), completed between 1992 and 1994. Additionally, he achieved his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calcutta, graduating in 1992.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Chandan Kumar Das is proficient in process modeling and simulations using tools like Pro-II, HTRI, and UniSim. He has led Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for numerous refinery and petrochemical projects, and is experienced in conducting pre-feasibility and feasibility studies using Aspen Plus and HYSYS. His expertise extends to energy optimization through Pinch analysis and he has facilitated Value Improvement Practices (VIPs) and Cold-eye reviews. Das has managed cost and schedule engineering for projects up to $500 million and conducted HAZOP, ISA, and risk assessments. He is well-versed in implementing and auditing standards such as SHEM 2, SHEM 6, ISO-9001, and ISO-14001.
Projects and Safety Initiatives
Throughout his career, Chandan Kumar Das has managed several crucial projects and safety initiatives. He has handled the commissioning, start-up, and operations planning for gas and liquid crackers, and led mini turnarounds and shutdowns for Olefins and Syngas units. He has campaigned for Behavior-Based Safety Observations (BBSO) and other safety initiatives, underlining his commitment to promoting safe work environments. Das's experience spans across process and technology for steam cracking, olefins, aromatics, syngas, ammonia, and refinery processes.