Engineer Engineering
Resume:
Parth Markos BHUPTANI
Houston, TX 77027
ab2175@r.postjobfree.com
Profile
Skilled, results-driven, multilingual engineer with a BSc in Chemical Engineering and MSc in Fire Protection Engineering, equipped with over 5 years of combined experience across both engineering disciplines.
Resourceful, analytical, and detail-oriented with capabilities in completing multiple projects with competing deadlines. Aggressive in identifying and resolving inefficient operational processes.
Strong team member and adaptable leader able to motivate others to achieve high productivity while maintaining safety practices. Reliable follow-through skills, clear communicator, both oral and written.
Strong interpersonal skills; interface effectively with coworkers, management, and customers. Excel in unpredictable and hectic environments.
Professional Experience
Employer: Detector Electronics (United Technologies Fire + Security), Houston, TX, USA
Position: Project Engineer
Dates: August 2010 – November 2012
Main Activities and Responsibilities: Designed, reviewed, tested, commissioned, and oversaw the electrical, mechanical, and fire protection engineering aspects of fire and gas detection and suppression systems for offshore oil platforms, gas terminals, munitions plants, and other industrial facilities around the world. Performed risk analyses, basic fire hazard analyses, organized device layouts, performed relevant calculations, and devised ‘cause and effect’ matrices for detection and suppression systems successfully with teams of clients including piping, equipment, and instrument engineers, AHJs, and contractors.
Employer: Rolf Jensen & Associates, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
Position: Fire Protection Engineer/Associate
Dates: July 2009 – March 2010
Main Activities and Responsibilities: Developed fire protection system drawings, fire and life safety plans, specifications and inspection reports. Assisted in the resolution of design problems by identifying and applying relevant codes and standards to a wide range of projects. Gained familiarity with local and international codes and standards (NFPA, IBC, etc). Conducted building code analyses, egress analyses, and reviews of fire detection and alarm systems as well as smoke control systems. Created small-scale CFD models, CAD drawings, composed technical letters and reports as required. Effectively worked in project groups and communicated with team members, clients, and supervisors.
Employer: United Technologies (Fire + Security Group)
Position: Fire & Security Engineering Development Rotation Program
Dates: June 2007 – April 2009
Main Activities and Responsibilities: Kidde-Fenwal, Ashland, MA: Researched significance of monoammonium phosphate concentrations in dry chemical extinguishing systems in order to attain optimum concentrations. Conducted value engineering, improvement and feasibility studies for ongoing projects and future product lines.
Detector Electronics, Houston, TX: Involved in the design, implementation, and factory acceptance testing of fire and gas detection systems for offshore oil platforms, as well as completion of several design review processes.
Education
Degree: Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering
Dates: September 2007 – May 2009
Name of University: Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, USA
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (High Honors)
Dates: August 2003 – May 2007
Name of University: Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, USA
Publications
Title: An Examination of the Physico-Chemical Fire Retardant Mechanism of Burn-X™ in Wood (CSIRO, Melbourne, Australia, 2007)
Description: Examined the physico-chemical fire retardant mechanism in wood using cone calorimetry, TGA, FTIR, and volumetric sorption analyses, leading to favorable results for a proprietary chemical, Burn-X.
Title: Valoración Ambiental de Incidentes Químicos/Environmental Assessment of Chemical Incidents (INS Bomberos, San José, Costa Rica, 2005)
Description: Assessed the environmental impact of chemical accidents by creating a point-based penalty system to be used by the Environmental Tribunal of Costa Rica to facilitate government proceedings resulting from chemical accidents.
Skills and Competencies
Native Languages: English, Gujarati, Greek
Other Languages: French, Spanish, Italian (proficient)
Laboratory Skills: HPLC, NMR, MRI, IR/UV Spectroscopy, Cone/DS Calorimetry, TG + Proximate Analysis, VSA, FTIR Gas Spectroscopy
IT Skills: MathCad, Matlab, AspenPlus, 2D/3D AutoCad, CONTAM, EVACNET, CFAST modeling, basic programming, Microsoft Office Suite, Windows and Mac OS
Professional Competencies:
• Project engineering
• Process Improvement
• Project Planning, Execution, and Management
• New Process Development and Implementation
• Leadership Experience
• Customer Relations and Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational and Time Management Skills
• Prioritize and Execute Tasks in High-Pressure Environments
• Work Effectively in Team-Oriented, Collaborative Environments
• Technical and Analytical Skills
• MSDS Training
• Technical And Report Writing/Presentations
Professional Associations: Society of Fire Protection Engineers, National Fire Protection Association,
American Institute of Chemical Engineers, ΤΒΠ (National Engineering Honor Society), ΩΧΕ (National Chemical Engineering Honor Society)
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