AKATA BHATTACHARJEE
Summary
Senior Process Engineer with 15+ years of experience in delivering Conceptual, FEED, Basic Engineering, technology scale-up and Detailed Engineering project in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Renewable Fuels, Biodiesel, Natural Detergent Alcohol (NDA), E-Methanol, Syngas, oil and gas and specialty chemicals sectors. A proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and system reliability. Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams, developing process design packages, conducting process safety studies, and delivering complex projects from concept to commissioning. Proven ability to manage stakeholders, mentor engineers, and drive process improvements while ensuring safety, operability, and compliance with industry standards. Career goals include driving innovation in process engineering to support sustainable industrial growth
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Process Engineer
Honeywell (Process Technology Division)
London
07.2026 - Current
- Experienced in Johnson Matthey/BP jointly developed Fischer-Tropsch (FT) technology for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, supporting feasibility studies, process design development and Basic Engineering activities.
- Deputy Lead Process Engineer for a major Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Basic Engineering Package (BEP) for Phelan Green eFuels, supporting development of process design deliverables and multidisciplinary engineering coordination.
- Applied low-carbon process technologies including green hydrogen utilisation, carbon capture integration, Reverse Water Gas Shift (RWGS) technology, and syngas generation for e-Methanol and SAF generation to advance project objectives.
- Developed process design packages, engineering deliverables, and scale-up strategies for emerging low-carbon technologies, facilitating technology commercialisation efforts.
- Coordinated interfaces among Process, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, and Instrument disciplines, ensuring alignment of engineering deliverables with project objectives.
Senior Process Engineer
Johnson Matthey (Catalyst Technology Division)
London
03.2022 - 07.2026
- Led process engineering for Perstorp e-Methanol Basic Engineering Package (BEP) project, driving development and execution of comprehensive engineering packages.
- Coordinated process engineering activities and multidisciplinary interfaces during project execution as Deputy Lead Process Engineer for Marathon's Renewable Diesel Basic Engineering Package (BEP), ensuring smooth collaboration and timely delivery.
- Contributed to the scale-up and implementation of JM OXO technology for a new commercial 2-Ethyl Hexanol production facility, including process calculations, equipment specification, P&ID development, operating manual preparation and technology transfer activities.
- Supported scale-up of Natural Detergent Alcohol (NDA) technology from established commercial reference facilities, including equipment sizing, line sizing, utility system development, and engineering package preparation.
- Experienced in BioForming waste-to-fuels technology, converting renewable and waste-derived feedstocks into low-carbon transportation fuels through advanced catalytic processing.
- Mentored graduate and junior process engineers to enhance technical competencies and facilitate knowledge transfer within engineering team.
Senior Process Engineer
Addison Project
Daresbury
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Led FEED and detailed engineering projects for Argent Energy, Baxter Healthcare and Sherwin-Williams, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.
- Led process optimisation and utility improvement studies for Element Six, enhancing plant operability, reliability and utility efficiency.
- Developed cost estimates, risk assessments and procurement support documentation, managing client and stakeholder interfaces to enhance project execution and communication.
- Facilitated HAZOP and Hazardous Area Classification studies for Saint-Gobain, supporting regulatory compliance and process safety requirements.
Senior Process Engineer
Worley
Mumbai
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Led process engineering for renewable diesel projects, producing detailed documentation and essential design packages to ensure project viability.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production defects, leading to a 25% improvement in product quality.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary inputs and deliverables, facilitating project execution and adherence to schedule requirements.
- Participated in continuous improvement workshops, contributing innovative ideas that led to process enhancements.
- Planned and organised repairs for faulty production equipment repairs, independently fixing minor problems.
Senior Process Engineer
Jacobs Engineering India Limited
Mumbai
09.2014 - 08.2018
- Deputy Lead Process Engineer for Unilever manufacturing facilities across India and Turkey, coordinating detailed engineering activities and ensuring compliance with client requirements.
- Led refinery revamp projects at Antwerp Refinery, focusing on brownfield modifications and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated preparation and review of detailed engineering documentation for catalyst manufacturing facilities for Evonik, ensuring alignment with project specifications and client expectations.
- Managed interfaces among clients, vendors, and contractors through technical reviews, design workshops, and site visits, facilitating effective communication and project delivery.
Assistant Manager
Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd.
Mumbai
01.2011 - 09.2014
- Lead Process Engineer for HPCL tank farm validation projects, supporting facility integrity, compliance and operational readiness assessments.
- Coordinated project review meetings and multidisciplinary activities to monitor progress, manage risks, and achieve delivery targets.
- Delivered process engineering design for LPG receipt, storage and bottling facilities at Solapur, ensuring compliance with industry safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Supported basic and detailed engineering activities for BPCL butane and propane storage and blending facilities at Uran, facilitating successful project execution.
- Process Engineer for the detailed engineering of Asian Paints' decorative paints manufacturing facility at Rohtak, delivering process design solutions and site engineering support.
Education
Post-Graduate Diploma - Operations Management
Narsee-Monjee University
Mumbai, India01-2025
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering -
Jadavpur University
Kolkata, India01-2010
Skills
Project & Leadership
- Lead Process Engineering
- Multidisciplinary Team Coordination
- Client & Stakeholder Management
- Vendor Interface Management
- Proposal Development & Cost Estimation
- Risk Management
- Graduate Engineer Mentoring
- Technical Training & Knowledge Transfer
Engineering Delivery
- Concept Studies
- FEED (Front End Engineering Design)
- Basic Engineering Packages (BEP)
- Detailed Engineering
- Technical Bid Evaluation
- Vendor & Subcontractor Management
- Technical Query Resolution (TQ)
- Material Requisitions
- Interdisciplinary Design Reviews (IDC)
- Equipment Layouts & Plot Plans
- Procurement Support
Process Design
- Process Simulation
- Heat & Material Balances
- Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
- Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Equipment List
- Equipment sizing including Vessels, Columns, Separators, Reactors, KO Pots, purification beds, Filters, compressors, storage tanks etc
- Process Equipment Data Sheets
- Single and two-phase hydraulics calculations, pump data sheets
- Line Sizing Calculations
- Pipe specification calculation, design, temperature and pressure calculation
- Utility System Design & Calculations
- Utility distribution Drawings
- Control Philosophy (Narratives)
- Plant Operating Manual
- Process instrument Data sheets
- Material Flow Diagram
- Plot Plan & Equipment layouts
- Thermal design of HEXs
Process Safety
- HAZOP Facilitation & Participation
- Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
- Hazardous Area Classification (HAC)
- Depressurisation Studies
- Relief Valve Sizing & Datasheets
- Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
- DCS Alarms & Trip Philosophy
- Risk Assessments & Safety Reviews
- Management of Change (MOC)
Engineering Tools
- AutoCAD, SmartPlant P&ID, Comos, Navisworks, Bluebeam
- Aspen HYSYS, HTRI, PRO/II,PIPE-FLO / PIPENET, Sulcol, KG Tower
Project & Productivity
- MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Word
MEMBERSHIP &CERTIFICATION
- Member of IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers, United Kingdom)
- Pursuing Chartership in chemical engineering from IChemE
- Certified in Six Sigma foundation course, Culture of Kaizen, 5S, operational Excellence
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
- Renewable Diesel
- E-Methanol
- Green Hydrogen
- Syngas & Carbon Capture
- Natural Detergent Alcohol (NDA)
- OXO Technology
- Refining & Petrochemicals
- Speciality Chemicals
- LPG Storage & Distribution
- Consumer Products Manufacturing
Timeline
Senior Process Engineer
Honeywell (Process Technology Division)
07.2026 - Current
Senior Process Engineer
Johnson Matthey (Catalyst Technology Division)
03.2022 - 07.2026
Senior Process Engineer
Addison Project
01.2020 - 09.2021
Senior Process Engineer
Worley
09.2018 - 12.2019
Senior Process Engineer
Jacobs Engineering India Limited
09.2014 - 08.2018
Assistant Manager
Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd.
01.2011 - 09.2014
Post-Graduate Diploma - Operations Management
Narsee-Monjee University
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering -
Jadavpur University