MANISHA KOYYA
Lake Charles
Summary
Dynamic Reliability & Data Analyst Engineer with a proven track record at Pinnacle Reliability, excelling in process safety and risk management. Expert in API 580 methodologies and skilled in technical documentation, I drive operational excellence and foster collaboration, enhancing asset performance and safety culture across multiple facilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Reliability & Data Analyst Engineer
Pinnacle Reliability
Pasadena
01.2025 - Current
- Drive process safety and operational excellence across 1000+ assets spanning 11 refinery units at 2 major facilities, developing predictive reliability models and risk-based inspection strategies that optimize plant efficiency and prevent unplanned shutdowns
- Execute comprehensive process hazards analysis and asset risk evaluations using API 580 methodology, evaluating equipment failure modes, consequences, and probabilities to reduce leak risk and ensure regulatory compliance
- Lead Management of Change (MOC) reviews and incident investigations by analyzing equipment performance data, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions that strengthen safety culture and operational reliability
- Develop technical engineering deliverables including equipment datasheets, Integrity Operating Windows (IOWs), inspection procedures, and NDE effectiveness assessments for critical process equipment including vessels, pumps, and relief valves
- Optimize production constraints by analyzing inspection data, corrosion trends, and equipment performance to identify improvement opportunities that extend asset life and minimize downtime
- Collaborate with operations teams and facility leadership to translate complex technical analysis into actionable recommendations, managing multiple client sites while supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Reliability & Data Analyst Engineering Intern
Pinnacle Reliability
Pasadena
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Overhauled risk-based inspection data management for two refineries by cleaning and validating inspection records in Excel and PCMS, eliminating data inconsistencies that previously delayed reliability assessments and operational decisions
- Created technical training materials and standardized procedures for Hydrotreater Unit operations, developing clear Integrity Operating Windows (IOWs) that established documented reliability standards and improved process safety performance
- Conducted API 580 asset risk evaluations by analyzing failure modes, consequences, and inspection histories across process equipment to support reliability strategy development and optimize inspection intervals
Grader, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Department
North Carolina State University
Raleigh
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Evaluated 100+ student assignments for Chemical Engineering Analysis and Process Principles, providing detailed technical feedback on mass balances, thermodynamics calculations, heat transfer, and process design while strengthening analytical problem-solving capabilities
Sports Programs Supervisor
North Carolina State University
Raleigh
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Supervised intramural programs serving 500+ participants and trained 15+ student staff, developing leadership skills in real-time operational decision-making, conflict resolution, and emergency response management
Project Intern
GAIL (India) Limited - A Maharatna Company
Visakhapatnam
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Led LPG pipeline project coordination for natural gas distribution infrastructure, managing contractor schedules and delivering technical reports on corrosion risk, pressure system performance, and pipeline integrity for process industry operations
- Applied P&ID interpretation skills and pipeline inspection protocols while conducting hydraulic analysis and material balance calculations to support design reviews and operational optimization
- Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams across multiple facility sites to ensure project deliverables met safety standards and operational requirements
Education
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
North Carolina State University
North Carolina, USA12.2024
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering(A)
Andhra Pradesh, India05.2022
Skills
- PFD & P&ID Development/Interpretation
- Heat & Material Balances
- Process Safety & Risk Management
- API 580
- API 510
- API 570
- API 653
- Corrosion Modeling
- Failure Analysis
- NDE Assessment
- IOW Development
- Software & Analysis
- Aspen Plus
- PRO II
- MATLAB
- AutoCAD
- COMSOL
- Microsoft Excel
- C Programming
- PCMS Database
- Technical Documentation
- Equipment Datasheets
- Process Deliverables Review
- Technical Reports
- Procedure Writing
Certifications Leadership
- API 580 Risk Based Inspection Certified
- A1 German Language Certified, Goethe Institute
- Publicity Chair, NC State Telugu Velugu (400+ member student organization)
Technical Skills
PFD & P&ID Development/Interpretation, Heat & Material Balances, Process Line Sizing, Hydraulic Calculations, Equipment Design (Relief Valves, Pumps, Tanks, Vessels), Process Optimization, Constraint Management, API 580 (Risk-Based Inspection Certified), Process Hazards Analysis (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), Incident Investigation, Safety Culture Development, Environmental Performance, API 510 (Pressure Vessels), API 570 (Piping), API 653 (Storage Tanks), Corrosion Modeling, Failure Analysis, NDE Assessment, IOW Development, Aspen Plus, PRO II, MATLAB, AutoCAD, COMSOL, Microsoft Excel (Advanced - Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Data Validation), Python, C Programming, PCMS Database, Equipment Datasheets, Instrument & Control Valve Specifications, Relief Valve Sizing, Process Deliverables Review, Technical Reports, Procedure Writing
Timeline
Reliability & Data Analyst Engineer
Pinnacle Reliability
01.2025 - Current
Reliability & Data Analyst Engineering Intern
Pinnacle Reliability
05.2024 - 08.2024
Grader, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Department
North Carolina State University
01.2023 - 12.2024
Sports Programs Supervisor
North Carolina State University
01.2023 - 12.2024
Project Intern
GAIL (India) Limited - A Maharatna Company
04.2021 - 03.2022
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering(A)