E-mail: acui83@r.postjobfree.com

**** ***** ***** **, ****, TX 77494

Tel. 281-***-**** / 713-***-****-Cell

Objective:

To obtain a position as Reliability Engineer that will allow me to utilize my international experiences with Rotating and other equipments.

Summary of Experience:

Over twenty three years of experience as Mechanical Engineer in fertilizers and petrochemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and engineering organizations. Having hands on experience as Rotating Equipment / Package / Engineer for equipment such as Boilers, Chillers, Centrifugal/Reciprocating Compressors, Cooling Towers Diesel Generators, Gas/steam turbines, Pumps, Shell and Tube and Air Cooled Heat Exchangers. Familiar with industry codes and standards, such as ASME, API, CSA, NACE etc.

Education:

2002- 2003 MS in Mechanical Engineering

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA

1985-1989 BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS university, Baroda, India

Certification:

P.Eng. from APEGA, Canada

Stationary Engineer, 3rd Class, Canada

Proficiency Engineer, 2rd Class, India

Achievements:

One of the technical committee members to review and approve design of Aerial reciprocating compressor to supply Hydrogen at 3000 psi pressure with air cooled cylinder. This is kind of first compressor ever build and supplied by Aerial.

Worked in Frankfurt, Germany (2014-2015) as Deputy Lead for Rotating Engineer, for Mega Methanol to Propylene project for Freeport, TX site.

Member of OEVT (Oxygen Equipment Validation Team)- AL Global Committee to validate equipments to be used for Gaseous Oxygen Service

Developed manual valve alias and commodity code in SmartPlant and carried out integration with piping specifications, which resulted in savings of about 20% man hours for valve take-off and procurement activities.

Enabled 10% improvement in cost and schedule for issuing inquiry package and carrying out bid evaluation by optimizing work process and creating forms.

Successfully facilitated bringing an end to a series of failures on gear operated MOP for steam turbine, which prevented downtime of steam turbine and production loss. Potential savings of $500K per year.

Worked with local supplier and manufacturer's and developed / substituted costly spares with alternatives resulted in about $30K per year.

Experience Detail:

2008-2016 Air Liquide E& C Global Solutions, TX, USA

World leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Planned mechanical engineering activities to meet project schedule and budget.

Managed inquiry requisitions, bid evaluations and purchase requisitions for various equipments. The equipment includes, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, steam turbines, cryogenic and process pumps, packaged equipments like FEP skid,cooling towers, cryogenic vaporizers -ambient, NG fired water bath, Air Cooled Heat Exchangers, electrical heaters, manual valves, silencers, specialty items, vacuum jacketed piping etc.

Organized and led pre-bid, technical clarification, pre inspection and technical coordination meetings for rotating and packaged equipments.

Visited vendor shops in Italy, Germany, USA and Canada to witness mechanical run test and performance test of compressor, gear box and pumps.

Engaged other disciplines and ensure their technical input and review of packages and timely receipt of information and resolution of technical and commercial issues.

Responsible to ensure full understanding of project objectives, intellectual property information and adherence to company technical standards, procedures, work processes, methods and Code of Ethical Conduct.

Provided trouble shooting and problem solving support to operation/maintenance group.

Prepared monthly Dash Board Report for project to show overall activities, progress and any concern.

Participated in vendor evaluation process and carried out shop audit to ensure compliance with company specification, code and/or standards.

Provided field support as needed during construction, commissioning and start-up.

Led investigation to estimate damage of Steam Turbine package occurred during transportation and coordinated activities for internal inspection, measurement and boxing up.

Managed team members and mentor new hire.

2007-2008 MUSTANG ENGINEERING, LP, Houston, TX, USA

Lead EPC Company

Mechanical Engineer

Responsible for preparing specification based on API and ASME code, define scope of work for fixed and rotating equipments.

Prepared data sheets, inquiry packages and carried out technical bid evaluation for selection and purchase of compressor, pumps, aerial coolers and FRP storage tank.

Worked on development of P & I diagrams for new project.

Carried out discussion with vendors and suppliers about technical competence of equipments.

Checked and reviewed vendor drawing and calculations.

2004-2006 APOTEX INC., Toronto, Canada

The Largest pharmaceutical company of Canada

Facility Engineer

Responsible for predictive and preventive maintenance of in-house equipments.

Maintained records and tracked work orders, spare parts and maintenance history of equipment and more through computerized system.

Look after efficient operation and maintenance of boilers, chillers, compressors, blower, cooling towers, glycol heating system and nitrogen System.

Responsible for proper operation and maintenance of dust collection and housekeeping vacuum system.

Managed maintenance of fire protection systems, emergency diesel generator set and sprinkler System.

Recommended measures to improve conditions and operations of machines and equipment.

2003 – 2004 EXCEL ELECTROCIRCUIT INC., Orion, MI, USA

Lead Manufacturer of Printed Circuit Boards

Mechanical Engineer

Managed predictive and preventive maintenance of in-house equipments.

Prepared budget for maintenance activities and general consumption items for plant.

Led activities to improve process and equipment reliability, improving product quality, increasing manufacturing performance and reducing manufacturing cost.

Carried out regular inspection / overhauling of all machineries for defects and potential problem in accordance with preventive maintenance schedule

Organized NDT (Non Destructive Testing) of pressure vessel and pipe lines.

Investigated root cause of failure and prepared mitigation plan to avoid reoccurrence and improve reliability.

Redefined preventive maintenance program to eliminate excessive maintenance.

Participated in team activities to improve products and process through application of

Kaizen (continuous improvement) method.

1990 - 2001 GSFC Limited, Baroda, India

Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited is a leading diversified Fertilizer and Petrochemical Company.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Prepared monthly reliability reports. Recommended operational and maintenance changes that will provide the most cost effective solution to increase the overall reliability of production equipment.

Analyzed high vibration of FD fans and frequent choking of Steam coil Air Pre-heater and suggested preventive maintenance plan and change in operating procedure.

Utilized SAP based Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) data related to inventory management, asset management, work order histories and project coordination to define reliability gaps and achieve improvement targets.

Planned and coordinated reliability improvement projects concurrently to meet budgets and project timetable

Performed asset risk assessments, life cycle (Total Cost of Ownership) evaluations and developed reliability improvement and cost savings proposals

Responsible for maintenance of Co-generation, Combined Cycle Power and Utility plant equipments, high and medium pressure boilers, steam turbines, gas turbine, HRSG, BFW pumps, cooling tower, CW pumps, LSHS pumps etc.

Carried out maintenance planning for preventative and predictive maintenance, led root cause analysis (RCFA) and Led Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Developed and implemented preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve asset reliability and maintainability.

Prepared maintenance procedures and cost estimate. Coordinated with outside agencies for turnkey and breakdown maintenance

Carried out start up and operation of power plant. Having experience with operation of DCS, PLC and pneumatic control system.

Coordinated with government agencies (Boiler inspector and Factory inspector) for witnessed hydrostatic testing of boiler, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and tanks.

Coordinate capital and expense projects involving multi-departmental teams.

Led plant project activities for installation of about 20 mile pipeline to transfer LSHS from nearby refinery, modification of Gas Turbine to operate on liquid fuel (HSD and Naphtha) instead of NG and replacement of Naphtha floating roof storage tank

Participated in process of Residual life assessment to operate boilers after designed life service.

Worked as field engineer for installation, commissioning and start-up of combined cycle power plant.

Worked as Internal Auditor for ISO 9001 and plant representative for ISO 14001

Computer Skills:

MS Office package Access, Excel, Word, Power Point, MS Project

Database Oracle 7.3/ Developer 2000, MS Access

Maintenance Module SAP

EMCS System Insight 3.1 from Siemens, Thermosystem, Metasis from Johnson Control

Personal: Canadian Citizen

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