Ravikiran Relangi
Sandy Springs
Summary
Results-driven Automation and Field Service Engineer with over 5 years of experience in DCS and QCS systems for North American paper mills. Led field engineering initiatives, coordinated multi-site projects, and enhanced system reliability while serving as the primary technical liaison with customers and engineering teams. Expertise in planning engineering tasks, addressing customer concerns, and mentoring engineers in demanding environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Service Engineer, Automation
Valmet Inc.
Atlanta
02.2019 - Current
- Lead field engineering activities for multiple customer paper mills, coordinating DCS/QCS service work, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
- Perform major DCS and QCS programming, configuration, and fine‑tuning to improve reliability.
- Drive system reliability improvements through data analysis and proactive maintenance planning.
- Plan and prioritize service tasks based on production needs and system criticality.
- Execute system upgrades and modernization with minimal downtime.
- Designed and launched maintenance program to ensure operational efficiencies and minimize downtime.
- Utilized remote access technology to diagnose complex technical problems remotely.
- Formulated technical solutions to address and resolve customer issues.
- Provided onsite installation and configuration of hardware, software and related peripherals for customers.
Chemical Engineering Intern
Valmet Inc.
Charlotte
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Conducted laboratory experiments to support chemical process development initiatives.
- Collaborated with engineers to analyze material properties and performance data.
- Collaborated with process and controls engineering teams to develop heat and material balances and control narratives, enhancing understanding of system operations.
- Assisted in the preparation of technical documentation for engineering projects.
Laboratory Assistant
Michigan State Universtiy
East Lansing
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Prepared samples for laboratory analysis and experiments, ensuring adherence to protocols for accurate results.
- Prepared samples for analysis by following standard laboratory procedures.
- Documented experimental results for thorough review, facilitating data integrity and future analysis.
- Collaborated with researchers, contributing to project success through effective support in experiments.
Process Engineering Intern
Chiyoda USA
Houston
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Participated in Jordan Cove LNG project management team, focusing on design of molecular sieve dehydrator. Increased water absorption from stored natural gas through innovative design solutions.
- Facilitated process engineering efforts by monitoring documentation and developing PIDs.
- Supported engineering projects by developing comprehensive process flow diagrams to visualize system operations.
- Worked with engineers to optimize workflow and minimize waste in project execution.
- Conducted material testing to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Education
Master of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK12-2016
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Anna University
Chennai,TN, India05-2015
Skills
- Team coordination and engineering leadership
- DCS and QCS system management
- Customer relationship management
- Project planning and execution
- Troubleshooting and commissioning
- Resource planning and prioritization
- Process control and automation
- Engineering documentation and narratives
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Training and technical guidance
- System Integration
Timeline
Field Service Engineer, Automation
Valmet Inc.
02.2019 - Current
Chemical Engineering Intern
Valmet Inc.
06.2018 - 02.2019
Laboratory Assistant
Michigan State Universtiy
04.2017 - 06.2018
Process Engineering Intern
Chiyoda USA
05.2016 - 08.2016
Master of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
University of Tulsa
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Anna University