Chief General Manager, IOCL | PhD Mechanical Engineering
“30+ years of progressive experience at Indian Oil Corporation Limited, renowned for expertise in technical management, reliability engineering, and process plant operations.”
Dr. Trinath Sahoo is a distinguished mechanical engineer and senior executive in the oil and gas sector, renowned for his extensive expertise in technical management, reliability engineering, and process plant operations. With over 30 years of progressive experience at Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), he has held leadership roles focused on maintenance, inspection, and strategic oversight in refinery environments.
Currently serving as Chief General Manager for Electrical Systems & Inspection, Maintenance & Contracts (ES&Inspection, M&C) at IOCL’s Paradip Refinery in Odisha, India, Dr. Sahoo has contributed significantly to enhancing plant reliability, shutdown management, and failure analysis practices. His career emphasizes innovation in petroleum processing, lubrication systems, and equipment performance, complemented by his authorship of influential technical books and publications.
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad
Studies of Hydrate Formation and Dissociation in Mixture of Gases in Presence of Promoters and Inhibitors
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad
Foundational degree supporting early career in refinery engineering
Expert in diagnostic methodologies for industrial equipment failures and reliability enhancement
30+ years of experience in maintenance and inspection of refinery equipment including piping, pressure vessels, and bearings
Specialized in efficient plant maintenance cycles and shutdown planning for process plants
Expert in lubrication strategies to prevent bearing and machinery issues in process industries
PhD research in hydrate formation and dissociation in gas mixtures with practical applications
Proven leadership in technical teams within oil and gas operations and multinational collaboration
Wiley
A comprehensive resource on diagnostic methodologies for industrial equipment failures
Industrial Press
Explores lubrication strategies to prevent bearing and machinery issues in process industries
Gulf Publishing
Provides frameworks for efficient plant maintenance cycles
The Institution of Engineers, India
Acknowledges his lifelong dedication to advancing mechanical engineering practices in the hydrocarbon sector
Hydrocarbon Processing Magazine
Honored for exemplary leadership and technical advancements in petroleum processing
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Dr. Trinath Sahoo brings 30+ years of progressive experience at IOCL, PhD-level expertise in mechanical engineering, and recognition as a published author and award-winning engineer. Let him help transform your refinery operations and reliability engineering practices.