Gheorghe Zuican, P.Eng.

*** ******* ***** **, ********, Alberta T6X 1K5

Phone: 587-***-****

E-mail: acggvl@r.postjobfree.com

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

• Member of APEGA with 11 years of experience in petrochemical and chemical plant operations,

including Syngas by catalytic cracking, Oxo Synthesis, Hydrogen Peroxide by anthraquinon process

and Terephtalic Acid, process design for EPCM companies and water treatment applications

• Solid experience in Process Design and Development of Refinery & Offsite facilities, including

Distillation Unit (C4 and C6), Sour Water Treatment, Fire Water, Water Treatment for steam boilers,

Rail and Truck Loading Racks for Oil and Oil Derivatives

• Sound experience in PFD and P&ID development, equipment and relief valve sizing, hydraulic

calculations, equipment and instrument datasheet preparation

• Proficiency in HYSYS, TASC, ACOL and Pipe Flo simulation programs

• Proficiency in international standards and codes such as ASME B31.1 & B31.3, API 520, 521, 600,

610 and 2000

• Experience in Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and Detail Engineering on a major project such

as Horizon for SUNCOR Montreal

• Extensive experience in pure and waste water treatment process design and water chemistry,

including Filtration, Softening, Reverses Osmosis (RO) and Chlorination Treatment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Process Engineer 2012 – 2014

VTEK Consultants

Suncor Energy Montreal – Debottlenecking of Deisohexaniser; the project was an initiative to

increase by 15% the capacity of the Deisohexaniser Installation

• Carried out calculations and performed scenarios to check the adequacy of the existing

equipments: Feed pump, distillation column, heat exchanger and air cooler

• Assessed control valve sizing and to validated relief capacity for different scenarios

• Performed hydraulic sizing calculations using HYSYS

• Reviewed mark-up P&IDs and updated Line List and Instrument List

• Participated in HAZOP studies and closed out action items as needed

• Contacted equipment vendors for equipment selection and preliminary cost estimates

Suncor Energy Montreal – Worked as a team member for FEED & Detail Engineering package

development for the New Deisobutaniser Column Project

• Performed process design and development of P&IDs for utility & offsite facilities, including:

transfer systems, oily wastewater, firewater and water-cooling systems

• Executed HYSYS simulation for extraction of relevant data for preparation of instrument, control

and relief valves and equipment datasheets

• Prepared alternatives and technical analyses for control and safety relief valve using hydraulic

calculations and HYSYS

• Reviewed mark-up P&IDs and updated Line List and Instrument List to incorporate process

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design updates

Suncor Energy Montreal – Maintenance jobs; performed both process and project engineering duties

for small maintenance jobs

• Prepared project scope and other detailed technical specifications for project execution and

equipment procurement

• Executed HYSYS simulation for extraction of relevant data for preparation of instrument, control

and relief valves and equipment datasheet

• Reviewed mark-up P&IDs and coordinated with piping, electrical, instrumentation and client for

ensuring the deliverables were completed at expected quality levels

Chimie Parachem Montreal – New Rail Crude Unloading facility

• Verified pump sizing calculations to ensure adequate Head, BHP and available NPSH

• Performed process simulations and pressure drop calculations using PIPE FLO for lines

• Carried out heat exchanger and control valve sizing

• Reviewed and marked-up P&IDs and PFDs and updated Line List to incorporate process design

updates

2010 – 2012

Process Applications – Sales

DURPRO

• Prepared conceptual and detailed design for pure water / waste water treatment systems such as:

Reverse Osmosis (RO), Softeners and Water Deionization systems, Activated Carbon Filters,

Automatic Filters and Dissolved Air Flotation Clarifiers

• Provided support to technical department to prepare operating manuals and start-up procedures

and performed troubleshooting for water treatment facilities

• Planned and coordinated the equipment selection process

• Analysed process applications with clients and provided consulting suggestions for operations as

required, identifying process requirements

Process Engineer 2007 – 2009

BPR-Bechtel (Tetra Tech Engineering)

SUNCOR Energy Montreal – Worked as a team member for FEED & Detail Engineering package

development for a New Delayed Coking Unit Project - HORIZON MONTREAL PROJECT

• Performed hydraulic calculations and P&ID development for the relocation of an existing Pipe

Rack and a section of the Visbreaker Unit in order to prepare the site for the future Coker

• Performed hydraulic calculations using Pipe Flo simulation

• Carried out calculations and assisted the lead engineer in developing HYSYS model for the Sour

Water process and updated the model as per the required process improvements

• Developed P&ID, PFD and Plot Plant drawings for New Butane Spheres project and Utility &

Offsite systems such as: raw water, firewater, potable water, nitrogen distribution, steam and

condensate, instrument and utility system, natural and fuel gas

• Performed equipment sizing (tanks, pumps, heat exchangers) relief and control valve sizing,

equipment and instrument datasheet completion

• Performed hydraulic studies to analyze the impact of increased Firewater / Raw water

requirement upon the existing capacity at the Refinery

• Provided process support to Piping, Instrumentation, Electrical and Civil departments

Process Engineer 2006 (Three month contract)

ULTRAGEN

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• Carried out report writing for studies and calculations

• Designed P&IDs and PFDs

• Prepared and issued instrument and equipment datasheets

2005 - 2006 (One year contract)

Process Technician

INTERQUISA CANADA

• Supervised and adjusted technological parameters

• Implemented procedures and practices to reduce changeover durations and to optimize the

process

Process Operator 2004 - 2005

HANDY CHEMICALS

• Provided support - response to unit operations as required

• Prepared daily area logs and communicate significant changes to Shift Supervisor

1996 – 2002

S.C. OLTCHIM S.A.

www.oltchim.ro

Process Engineer 2001 – 2002

Peroxide Hydrogen Installation

• Conducted cost, material and efficiency studies

• Provided technical and engineering support as per agreed standards and ensured job safety

• Initiated and carried out a study concerning the activation of the hydrogenation catalyst

• Provided process engineering support on the production floor to assure interaction with team

members from all shifts and feedback for the teams

Process Engineer 1999 – 2001

Department of Research and Development

• Worked in a multidisciplinary engineering team on the project to increase the capacity of the Gas

Synthesis installation by 25%

• Carried out a study concerning the hydrogen combustion to produce water with low level of

deuterium

• To ensure engineering support for three chemical installations: Electrolyse, Oxo Synthesis and

Hydrogen Peroxide

Process Engineer 1996 – 1999

Oxo-Alcohols Plant

• Performed troubleshooting, problem solving and provided support to the manufacturing process

• Was responsible with daily monitoring and analysis of process performance

• Developed process control philosophy in conjunction with Instrumentation

• Assisted in the preparation of operating manuals

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s of Chemical Engineering 1996

Polytechnic University of Timisoara, Romania

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Diploma of Specialized Higher Studies 1999

Polytechnic University of Timisoara, Romania

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