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Jan Raszka

Třinec

Summary

Supporting the performance engineering team by using statistical methods and data analysis to enhance plant performance. Troubleshooting issues, and developing automated reports.

Leading global projects in Data and Performance System Management, managing the rollout of new Historian-based tools, and providing training support for new users. The role requires effective change management, collaboration with diverse teams, and conducting root cause analyses to drive operational improvements.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ROC Performance Engineer - Data Analyst

Linde Gas A.s.
07.2022 - Current
  • Developing, supporting and maintaining performance data systems used to report and track plant performance
  • Providing data and reports on plant operations efficiency to other teams to support continuous improvement
  • Project manager for global projects related to data and performance system
  • Interpret data and analyze results using advanced statistical techniques to drive continuous improvement in operating performance.
  • Acquire data from internal and external sources, validating and tuning data to ensure accuracy and relevance.
  • Lead key projects in plant modeling and abnormality detection methods, driving innovation and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot technical issues using data analysis methods and support process improvement initiatives.
  • Provide functional support and leadership to operational teams, ensuring alignment with global and regional strategies and delivery of KPI targets.
  • Perform day-to-day troubleshooting of technical problems and interface with various organizational units to identify compromises and drive effective solutions.


ROC Performance Engineer

Linde Gas A.s.
05.2018 - 07.2022

• Identified and implemented best operational practices, resulting in significant improvements in efficiency and cost savings.

• Led the successful implementation and maintenance of the alarm management system, enhancing operational safety and reliability.

• Led initiatives to implement Advanced Process Control Systems (APCS) and Linear Model Predictive Control (LMPC), resulting in streamlined operations and improved control over processes.

• Developed and programmed ASU automatic start-up sequences, ensuring seamless operations and minimizing downtime.

• Established effective communication channels with local teams and management, facilitating alignment and collaboration.

• Successfully led plant start-ups, ensuring smooth transitions and operational readiness.

• Conducted in-depth analysis of non-routine events, delivering comprehensive root cause analysis and actionable insights for improvement.

ROC Operation Engineer

Linde Gas A.s.
06.2014 - 05.2018


• Supervising the operation of technological equipment to achieve maximum efficiency according to approved procedures and instructions.
• Managing the day-to-day operation of production equipment.
• Collaborating with local operators and technicians in the daily operation of remotely controlled equipment.
• Ensuring input and output product inspections.
• Processing daily reports for remotely controlled equipment.

Education

Bc. - Thermal Technology

VSB - Technical Univerzity Ostrava
Ostrava
05.2016

Skills

  • Python (Pandas, Google OR Tools, Plotly, Seaborn, Matplotlib, xGBoost, Scikit-learn, Openroute service, Jupyter Notebooks, Datalore, CoolProp)
  • SQL
  • Advanced MS Excel
  • Office 365
  • Data analysis
  • Performance monitoring and reporting
  • Data driven decision making
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • LMPC models and performance optimization
  • Automatic plant start up programming

Accomplishments

Key achievements include:

  • Successful implementation of Advanced Process Control Systems (APCS), automatic start-up sequences for ASU plants, and alarm management systems, leading to enhanced operational efficiency and safety.
  • Development of a script for an automatic plant start-up duration counter.
  • Implementation of a turbine vibration anomaly detection system.
  • Collaboration on the development of a Power Optimizer software for automatic load changes of air separation units based on power prices and production targets.
  • Calculation of source-to-target distance matrices and optimization of the bulk supply chain.


Certification

IBM Data Analyst Certificate

Languages

Czech
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2

Timeline

ROC Performance Engineer - Data Analyst

Linde Gas A.s.
07.2022 - Current

ROC Performance Engineer

Linde Gas A.s.
05.2018 - 07.2022

ROC Operation Engineer

Linde Gas A.s.
06.2014 - 05.2018

Bc. - Thermal Technology

VSB - Technical Univerzity Ostrava
Jan Raszka