Sanath Liyana Arachchi Appuhamilage
St Helens,Lancashire
Summary
Experienced Petroleum Analyst with over 14+ years in the Petroleum industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction Offer flexible ones . schedule to deliver on team goals. Hard-working Petroleum Analyst with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Petroleum Analyst
Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal Limited
Colombo, Kollonnawa
01.2011 - 01.2025
- Seasoned petroleum analyst with over 14 years of experience in quality assurance and laboratory operations within an ISO 17025:2017 accredited environment
- Secured accreditation by completing the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 assessor training course conducted by the Sri Lanka accreditation board
- Managed sample procedures for maritime tankers in Port and Anchorage following ASTM D 4057 guidelines
- Oversaw inventory levels of laboratory chemicals, consumables, glassware, and equipment parts to maintain operational readiness
- Applied IP, ASTM D, ISO and EI standards in petroleum analytical methods for emerging analysts
- Maintained rigorous adherence to laboratory best practices, safety regulations, and quality assurance standards
- Performed practice instrumental analyses, ensuring the reliability of test outcomes
- Sustained control chart accuracy through comprehensive statistical evaluations
Manager Operations
Nature Solutions Private Limited
Colombo , Colombo
06.2009 - 12.2010
- More than one year experience as a manager operations in nature Solutions private limited (We provide nature based solutions for the global environmental issues as carbon trading and carbon footprint facilities)
- Under supervision of Nature Solutions private limited I actually participated in a research project and spread the species of Kerala ( Mangrove) plant and improved the living status of the community through study income generation methodology.
Team Leader
WPA World Class services Private Limited
Colombo , Colombo
01.2005 - 06.2009
- Devised actionable plans towards achieving set business objectives within deadlines.
- Coordinated daily tasks, ensuring smooth workflow within the team.
- Increased team cohesion by implementing regular feedback sessions.
- Resolved conflicts effectively, promoting harmony within the workforce.
- Ensured adherence to company policy by all team members, maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Prioritised tasks according to urgency and importance, optimising workload allocation among team members.
- Led project coordination, resulting in timely delivery.
- Monitored daily operations whilst reducing operational cost significantly.
Technical assistant
Industrial Technology Institute Sri Lanka
Colombo , Colombo
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Provided training sessions to junior staff members, improved team knowledge base.
- Compiled data from various sources for comprehensive analysis.
- Handled complex calculations to aid in design processes.
- Prepared detailed reports for project review meetings.
- Conducted research for improving design methods and protocols.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of tech components.
- Assisted in prototype development, accelerated production timeframes.
- Monitored project progress through a structured tracking system.
Education
Master of industrial and environmental chemistry - Chemistry
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka 12.2016 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The Open University
Sri Lanka 01.2001 - 08.2010
Skills
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficient in SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing)
- Self-driven and analytical, capable of independent work with minimal oversight
- Risk analysis techniques
- Machine learning application
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of industrial and environmental chemistry - Chemistry
University of Kelaniya
12.2016 - 02.2024
Petroleum Analyst
Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal Limited
01.2011 - 01.2025
Manager Operations
Nature Solutions Private Limited
06.2009 - 12.2010
Team Leader
WPA World Class services Private Limited
01.2005 - 06.2009
Technical assistant
Industrial Technology Institute Sri Lanka
01.2004 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The Open University
01.2001 - 08.2010
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