Gul Ahmed

** ****** ***, ***** ******, MA, USA **075 Tel: 413-***-**** E-mail: abn7d8@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Broad experience in Operations Supervision, Process Engineering, Process Safety, and

Occupational Safety in the Process Industries.

Currently over five (5+) years work experience encompassing operations support, process

engineering, project development & coordination, and risk management.

Knowledge of Process Safety Management Systems and Guidelines.

Computers skills include MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Minitab, VISIO, Process

Simulation (Aspen HYSYS).

Multilingual and have successfully managed multicultural environments in the US and

overseas.

Currently pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) Registration in Chemical Engineering.

EDUCATION

2012

M.S. Occupational Safety and Health Engineering

New Jersey University of Science and Technology, USA

2004

B.S. Chemical Engineering

University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sep 2012 - date

Emergency Preparedness Planner

Ready EDI and Associates, Springfield, MA

Conducted risk assessments and prepared emergency plans for evacuation of residents for

various towns in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Updated County level shelter plans.

Updated plans & operating procedures to be used in response to disasters/emergencies.

Jan 2007 - Jul 2009

Process / Operations Support Engineer

Engro Polymers and Chemicals Limited (Formerly Exxon Chemicals Company, Pakistan)

Provided ongoing operations and process engineering support to the 100k ton/year Polyvinyl

Chloride (PVC) Polymerization plant, covering the Polymerization Reaction Section, Recycle

Vinyl Chloride Monomer (R-VCM) Section, and various Utilities and Offsites Systems (including

Flare, Fuel Gas, Steam, Demineralized Water, Cooling Water, Instrument Air, Power, and

Tankage).

Performed plant equipment test runs to support project development basis with business

planners and design engineers.

Sizing, selection and installation of pumps, valves, lines, vessels, pressure relief valves and

rupture disks.

Developed / reviewed process equipment lists, datasheets, PFDs, and P&ID/hydraulics.

Assisted with overpressure relief / flare design evaluations as part of PSM re-evaluations, and

participated in HAZOP/SIL/LOPA analyses through application of operations technical and risk

management knowledge.

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Supported project execution activities through all stages, including engineering, construction,

commissioning and start-up.

Ensured that all changes of controlled documents past their freeze point (post-HAZOP, post-IFC)

received the due diligence / review through rigorous application of Management of Change

(MOC) procedures.

Represented operations in reviewing project requests for Technical Deviations from standards

that had impact on Safety, Operability, and Reliability.

Analyzed process and quality variables in operating units and optimized performance by

adjusting operating conditions for product quality, waste minimization, and energy efficiency.

Functioned as a Shift Supervisor independently during normal operation and during numerous

emergency shutdowns resulting in smooth and safe operations and start-ups a number of times

during the job.

Ensured compliance of the operations with national, provincial, and local regulations through

comprehensive inspections and communication of anticipated changes to impacted

stakeholders.

Supported turnarounds including preparation, supervision and performing of confined space

activities / inspections, and assisting with JSAs and permitting for different job functions including

hot work, work on electrical systems (LOTO), safety walk-throughs (audits), etc.

Investigated two major and a number of minor incidents in accordance with PSM guidelines.

May 2004 to Dec 2006

Shift Supervisor / Operations Engineer

Ghani Float Glass Limited, Pakistan

Assigned to the Utilities operating area covering the Ammonia Cracking Unit (Hydrogen production),

Air Separation Unit, Nitrogen System, Cooling Water System, Raw Water Treating, Instrument Air

System, and Power System.

Responsibilities included day-to-day Operations, Safety, and Process support.

Reviewed and endorsed proposed plant modifications as per Management of Change (MOC)

procedures.

Participated in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) for various systems in the Utilities area.

Reviewed PFDs and P&IDs development in the Utilities area.

Supported mechanical completion (punch listing), commissioning, and start-up activities.

CERTIFICATIONS / CONTINUING EDUCATION

Professional Engineer (PE) Registration – In Progress

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certified – 2011

National Safety Council CPR and First Aid Certified – 2011

OSHA 10 hr (General Industry) Certified – 2010

Incident Investigation using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Course – 2008

Human Factors in Safety and Design – 2008

DuPont Safety Systems (PSM and PSRM) Course – 2007

AWARDS

Cumulative MS Degree GPA 3.77 - 2012

Merit Scholarship awarded by NIOSH for MS Degree - 2010

Merit Scholarship awarded by US department of Education for MS Degree - 2010

Plant Manager Appreciation Award for safe execution of hot work during turnaround - 2009

REFERENCES

To be furnished upon request

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