Pervaiz M Syed

**** ******* *** **, **** TX, ****0

Tel No 281-***-****, Cell 281-***-**** email:accrs6@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Summary

A versatile Professional in the areas of Project Management in the execution of engineering

design, Estimation, Project Control, Procurement and construction of capital projects, Process

design,Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning and Start-Up of Oil refinery, LNG plants,

Ammonia plants, Utilities Services, Effluent Treatment, Waste Handling and Disposal, site

construction and material management. Financial Practice in Income Tax and Insurance Sales

Producer.

Income Tax Professional and P & C Insururance Sales

(1) Working for H & R Block as Master Tax Advisor/Enrolled Agent (01/02/2010 –Present)

Prepared Tax Returns pertaining to 1040-EZ, 1040-A, 1040, Sch A, B,C, D, E.F, 1120, 1120S,

1065 Familiar with Foreign Exclusion 2555, 1116, Cancellation of Debt, Insolvency, ITIN W7,

Offer in Compromise. Familiar with Taxwise, Tax-Pro, Taxworks, H & R Block individual Tax

Tax Returns Software, Audit assistance and defense with all areas of IRS negotiations, wage

garnishment releases, Penalty Abatements

Project Management

03/2011 to 11/2011 (Bob Johnson & Associates, Houston, TX

-Worked as Project Manager for Water treatment Projects, Conducted the direct involvement

with internal and external Project teams in keeping up the project tracks based on Cost and

Scheduling and Procurement activities. Identified 3rd party scope of work in comparison to

initial budget to maximiz Company’s profit. Monitored material and equipment deliveries.

Prepared Commercial bids based on RFQs take-offs and specifications, developed winning

strategies for receiving project awards .Maintained excellent relationship with Architects for

adding the specifications for Company’s Products, submittals and O & M manuals submittals

and receiving of the P.Os. Implemented water treatment solutions related to chemical water

treatment of open loop and closed loop HVAC systems, water purification related to water

softening, R.O. systems, UV filters, Sea water Desalination Units, Potable water treatment, Sea

water Electro-chlorination (chlorine Di-chloride generation), chemical water treatment of open

loop and closed loop HVAC systems.

01/05/1999 to 10/15/2010 ( Technicare Enterprises Inc Houston, TX)

-Worked as Procurement and Material Control Manager for Sheet Metal Fabrication Shop and

Aircraft Surplus Inventory .Expedited all of the vendors/sub-contractors prices versus supply

strategies.-Established the key interface between the client and the Company Project teams

and legal department related to scope, price, overall performance, capturing scope change.

-Followed tightly cost controls and Cash flow of the Company, reviewed Accounting reports

related to Profit and Loss statement, accounts receivables, accounts payable, balance sheet

and bank statements and measured cash savings. All of the above project control activities

included in the manufacturing of air distribution of air ducts, parts procurement and delivery

and installation of HVAC systems. Procurement of Aircraft Parts Surplus inventory through

government auctions and sales with US defense bases.

05/15/1993 to 9/06/1998 ( Noble Technical, Abu Dhabi/Chiyoda)

- Worked as Project Manager/Material Logistic Control Manager, purchased oilfield service

equipment for major Oil producing operating company.

Worked as Pre-Commissioning Manager in Das Island, UAE for LNG Plant

06/15/1990 to 4/15/1992 ( Versar Inc. Springfield Virginia)

Environmental assessments specially Petroleum underground storage tanks. Participated in

the removal of old tanks and installation of new tanks. Logistically monitored the delivery of

tanks in Bell PA standby Power Generating stations

Project Management and Estimation ( W. M Schlosser, Hyattville, MD)

05/1982 to 12/1989

Work included estimation, project management building Construction

Process Design ( Fluor Daniel, Houston, TX

06/1980 to 4/1982

Work included Process design, developing PFDs, P & IDs, Control System specifications,

Model development, As –Built Drawings . Performed Hydraulic Calculations

Process Design and Operations Management-(BP, Charter oil Refinery,

Noble technical/Alyska Pipeline, Ammonia Plant, Bander Mehsher, Iran))

01/1972 to 3/1980

-Worked as Process Engineer for EPC and Operating Companies, provided process guidance

within the multi-discipline engineering departments, and interacted with Project

Managers/Clients to address project requirements.

-Developed pre-FEED, FEED Packages for Process Oriented Projects, Conceptualizing

Process Flow diagrams/Material & Energy Balances using hysim simulation

-Prepared P & IDs in coordination with other disciplines to ensure the design integrity.

Transmitte Process Data to Mechanical, Piping, Instrumentation and Control Systems.

Performed hydraulic calculations for Detailed Engineering Design, Developed RFQ’s for

Process Equipment (Column Trays, Heat Exchangers, Pumps, compressors, relief Valves,

Control Valves)

-Provided technical Support to Refinery Operations Department on day to day, turnarounds

and plant modifications, Conducted HAZOP studies and Safety Audits.

-Process design and Plant Operations management experience was gained by implementing

Process Technologies Units-Ammonia/Fertilizer Plants, Crude Oil Refinery Units,

Reformers/CCR,FCCU, Flexi Coker, Alkylation Units, Sulfur Recovery, Merox Treatment,

Oil Water Gas Separators, Sour Gas Treatment .

Commissioning & Start-Up Experience:

(/1)Project: LNG Project, Das Island, UEA/ Pre-Commissioning Manager/EPC-Chiyoda

(2)Project: B P Trafalgar Refinery, Oakville, Ont, Canada/Startup/B P Canada

(3)Project: Charter Oil Refinery, Houston, TX/Refinery Turnaround & Maintenance/Plant

Engr

(4)Project: Shell Oil Refinery, Martinez, CA /Flexicoker Startup/Process Engr/EPC-Fluor

(5)Project: Alaskan Pipeline Start-up, Alaska/Pipeline Operating Engr/B P Alaska

(6) Project: Ammonia Plant Start-Up, Bandar Mehsher, Iran/ Plant Engr/NIOC, Iran

Had been responsible for writing start-up manuals, P & IDs screening on-site plant checkout

and modifications, participated in developing pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up

activities schedules including equipment installation, instrumentation and control systems

performance, calibration and testing reports. Monitored Commissioning budgets. Conducted

Safety audits and Hazop Studies. Witnessed Substantial completion test runs, handed over all

as-built P & IDs, mechanical completion dossier, O & M Manuals. Supervised plant operators

training for steady state operation, quality control of the products on specifications and

meeting the design capacity criteria. Coordinated operation and maintenance department of

the refinery during regular turnarounds pertaining to parts, catalyst removals and regeneration,

setting and calibration of safety valves, heat exchanger cleaning, chemical cleaning of the

piping systems, review of the NDTs reports, hydro-testing of the pipes and rotating equipment

lube oil and seal oil systems checkout, disposal of hazard waste management.

Special Training

1. Member of American Society of Petroleum Operations Engineers. Passed P.O E. Examination on

Nov. 30, 1988

2. Trane HVAC Training Course Feb 1988

3. Catholic Protection Course by NACE Jan 1989

4. Completed Hysim Dynamic Simulation Courses on March 3, 2010, version 7.1

5. Completed Project Management Primavera P6 version7.0 courses on June 23, 2010

6. Completed Piping Design and Stress Classes on June 19, 2010

7. Holds Certification for RTRP (Registered Tax Return Preparer) and Enrolled agent

8. Attended basic Auto CAD classes in June 2010

9. Working knowledge of Word and Excel, Quick Book and share drive systems

10. Holds P & C Insurance License

Linguistic skills

English, Urdu, Punjabi, working knowledge of Arabic, Persian

Education

B.Sc. Chemical Engineering with High Honors, University of Engineering and Technology

Lahore, Pakistan, 1970

Comments

Very deadline oriented and hit ground running, perform multi task effectively, have the motivation, drive in

fast paced environment

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