Engineer Power Plant

NAVIN R. PARIKH

**** ******* ***

Cary, NC *****

E Mail: abibti@r.postjobfree.com

Phone No. 919-***-**** (R)

919-***-**** (C)

SUMMARY

Highly skilled Professional Engineer with “SC”, "PA" and "GA" registration in Structures. Extensive project leadership

experience in "Structural and Soils" and "Foundation Engineering" activities involving Nuclear Power Plants and heavy

industrial structures, both steel and concrete, using ACI, AISC Manual, Uniform Building Code and several computer

codes. Knowledgeable in the design of wood and fiberglass structures.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Worley Parsons, Home Office, Cary,NC 2007 contd.

WorleyParsons, Inc, Reading, PA 2005-2006

Principal Structural Engineer

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Atlanta GA 1997-2004

Structural Engineer VI

Merrick and Company, SE, Aiken, SC 1996

Seniior Engineer

Bechtel Savannah River Inc., North Augusta, SC 1991-1995

Senior Engineer

Gilbert/Commonwealth, Inc., Reading, PA 1975-1990

Senior Engineer

Ebasco Services, Inc., New York, NY 1974-1975

Senior Engineer

Gannett, Fleming, Inc., Harrisburg, PA 1968-1974

Senior Engineer

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

CNRL Refinery Project, Arcadia, CA

Worked on the CNRL Refinery Project involving steel and concrete design using Canadian Codes and metric

system. Mainly involved in the design of Sulphur pit design, Sulphur pit and seal pots and Look Boxes, Tank

and foundation design for various process tanks using steel piling in permafrost conditions etc. Interfacing

with the process and piping departments in finalizing final configuration was among the other responsibilities.

Fossil Power Plant, Reading, PA

Involved in the design and review of Sunbury FGD Project for modifications of the stack support steel, cable

tray support steel and foundation design for the stack support etc. using STAAD Pro design software.

Involved in the design and review of the Keystone Precipitator duct support load evaluation due to plant

modifications.

Roxboro Unit 2 Plant, Roxboro, NC

Review of the structural steel calculations for the design of Recycle Pump House, Limestone Building and

Waste treatment Building. Also designed FGD Waste Treatment Plant using ACI 359.

Transportation, Marta

Involved in the Structural Design of Ettension of the Northline and related Sandy Springs and North Springs

Stations. Review of the Consultant’s design and contract documents for compliance with the latest codes and

Standards. Also involved in the Structural steel and Concrete design of Yard Structures using STAAD III..

-- Savannah River Site

Department of Energy (DOE)

Familiar with SC DHEC Regulations and environmental permits for underground storage tanks and erosion control reports,

etc.

Worked on exhaust systems upgrades in F & H Canyons. Also involved in preparation of civil/structural proposals,

specifications in CSI format, etc.

Performed the review of the Specifications, Calculations and vendor drawings for the sub-contracted tasks associated with

the Fire Protection Activities. Interfaced with STR activities when required. Led and coordinated activities among

disciplines and interfaced with the client to successfully accomplish the Interim Personnel Accountability system task on

schedule.

Led the development of a 3D model of the Melter Storage Box and analyzed,using STAAD III computer program.

Coordinated various activities from planning, design, Procurement Specification and evaluation of bids. Completed task

within budget and on schedule.

Involved in the modifications of the HV AC and Purge system modifications. Reviewed procurement specifications for the

damper and seismic switches. Developed a STAAD III model for the missile barrier for the vaporizer and nitrogen tanks.

Performed the emergency task of providing a shoring and underpinning scheme for assessing leak detection. Received a

"General Manager's Excellence Award" for contributions to this project. Designed shipping container for the failed ITP

filter and conducted evaluation of steel platforms for tanks.

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Power Plants

Analyzed and designed Control Complex, Radwaste, Auxiliary and Turbine buildings for static and seismic loads using

ACI code and AISC Manual.

Lead Structural Engineer in the evaluation and design modifications of existing structures to meet the latest codes and

seismic requirements.

Analyzed and designed mat foundation for Shield building and pump house using Nastran and

Stardyne computer programs.

Analyzed and designed building extension and designed transformer foundations.

Completed specifications and design for fiberglass and concrete troughs and platform supports for fish and debris trough

removal system.

Acted as Field Liaison for HV AC and conduit supports and technical support to 20 Engineers. Independent design review

of the conduit support criteria and development of seismic clearance violation criteria.

Industrial Plants

Completed evaluation and modification to the Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Superstructure

and foundation design of an optional coal conveyor system using Images 3D PC program.

Completed design and foundation analysis involving concrete superstructure, retaining walls, combined footings, spread

footings and pile foundations.

Completed design for sanitary structure and waste treatment plants for several townships in Pennsylvania.

Bridge Design

Designed continuous steel bridges, curved bridges, ramps and multi-level interchanges in Pennsylvania. Designed

prestressed and concrete bridges in North Carolina.

EDUCATION

B.S., (Civil), University of Baroda, Baroda, India

M.S., (Soils and Foundation Engineering), University ofBaroda, Baroda, India

M.S., (Structures), Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah

ADDITIONAL COURSES

Quality System Lead Auditor training for ISO 9000 standards. D-Base III; Lotus 1-2-3; MS Word; Excel, etc.; AutoCad and

Intergraph. Power Plant Design; Construction Management; Managing for Motivation; Foundations of Management;

Management Discussion Skills; Practical Steel Design for Buildings; Engineering Analysis using various finite element

techniques.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Professional Engineer (Structures), PA

Professional Engineer (Structures), GA

American Society of Civil Engineers, ASCE FELLOW

KEY PROJECTS

MARTA Sandy Springs and North Springs Stations

Savannah River Site, Aiken, SC

Tennessee Valley Authority, Watts Bar Nuclear Power Plant

Public Service Gas and Electric, Salem Power Plant

General Public Utility, Three Mile Island Rochester Gas and Electric,

Ginna Project Florida Power Corp., Crystal River Unit 1

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Harrisburg Incinerator

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