Project Manager Engineer

SYED S ZAHEER

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Austin, Texas 78747 Cell: 832-***-****

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Objective:

To obtain a position in an organization where my skills, experience and abilities will be fully utilized to enhance

productivity and output.

Summary:

* Successfully managed a large team of Engineers to achieve technical, safety and environmental targets while

working on midstream projects in natural gas pipeline and installation of Compressed Natural Gas refueling facilities.

* Possess vast professional experience in process operation, mechanical equipment evaluation & testing (Valves

/pipes, high pressure gas vessels/cylinders, skid mounted compressors, etc.), preparation & assessment of technical bids,

cost estimation, procurement, etc.

* Have worked on equipment selection, testing, inspection applying ASME standards.

* Familiar with the procedures of inspection & witnessing of tests for the verification of compliance of international

safety standards on various types of high pressure vessels and pipes.

* Experienced in technical documentation, project proposals preparation, RFQs and procurement.

* Carried out continuous study to abreast myself of the latest techniques for separation of water contents, oil and

H2S from natural gas streams in pipelines, further, flare analysis and report preparation study was carried out.

* Continuous interaction /meetings with clients, contractors and other organizations in respect of technical and

safety matters during job period.

Experience:

Hydrocarbon Development Institute – (September, 2002 to August, 2012) (Islamabad, Pakistan)

Senior Project Manager

* Supervised various technical assignments /groups to achieve optimum productivity goals for the employer.

* Managed a section for keeping technical documentation record of some 3500 CNG outlet facilities.

* Worked on formulating policies regarding use of natural gas as transport fuel to improve ambient air quality.

* Responsible for development and operation of high pressure cylinders & pipes testing facilities.

* Handled the responsibilities of cost estimation, technical evaluation, procurement and testing of oil & natural gas

equipment including pressure relief devices, SS valves, pipes, etc. while working on midstream projects.

* Assigned the tasks of preparation of bids (RFQs) and subsequent appraisal of technical bids.

* Study of techniques for treatment of natural gas stream for removing impurities like H2S, oil, water, etc.

* Successfully managed various assignments related to study of gas pipeline projects.

* Assignments on Flare Analysis and report preparation have been carried out.

* Managed various projects related to compressed natural gas installations including gas refueling stations, standard

testing laboratory and high pressure cylinder test stations..

Vital Systems International – (March, 1984 to September, 2002) (Islamabad, Pakistan)

Principal Process Engineer

* Handled the tasks of installation of valves & pumps for a process plant.

* Assigned the tasks of managing a team of technical persons in shifts duties.

* Successfully handled operation of a thermo-syphoning plant.

* Responsible for developing and designing of process flow diagrams.

* Maintained and modified plant process systems and variables.

* Worked collaboratively with operation engineers, design engineers purchasers and other internal staff for

completing multiple projects

* Interaction with contractors and other organizations for execution of the projects/assignments in compliance with

applicable law and safety standards.

EDUCATIONAL SUMMARY

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan, 1984.

SHORT COURSES:

- Corrosion Prevention & Control Techniques

- Piping Engineering

- Energy Econometrix

PUBLICATION:

Syed S. Zaheer, H. A. Raza, N. Farah, “Enabling Fuel Switching in Pakistan: A case study of compressed natural gas”,

Low Carbon Transport in Asia: Strategies for optimizing Co-benefits, Japan, 2010.

Note: Open to travel as per requirements of the job.

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