Amanda Nilar Khaing
*********@**********.*** • 480-***-**** • 23407 Crescent Point Cir, Katy, TX (VISA: Permanent Green card)
Experiences
Gulf Interstate Engineering
(Houston, TX)
**** – 2016
Principal Process Engineering
Performed conceptual, FEED detail design for upstream and midstream oil & gas projects
Performed and provided oversight in the development of a project scope of work, engineering deliverables, operating philosophies, design-basis manual, equipment specifications, data sheets and material requisitions.
Performed hydraulic and flow assurance studies on a wide variety of gas and liquid production units and pipeline by using simulation software
Lead internal Process Quality Reviews of engineering deliverables
Participated in project and technical review meetings to set objectives and resolve potential design issues
Achievements
Designed FEED for 135 miles cross-country gas pipeline and operating facilities plant for Colombia-Arendal project, within 4 months to support 15% increase in production.
Implemented 50 miles oil pipeline installation for the maintenance purpose for Total-Uganda project, within 2 months to prevent the shut-down operation.
Analyzed reliability improvements of export pipeline facilities FEED layout at Jetty for Total-Angola project, within 3 months to increase the 20% facility exercises.
Universal Pegasus International
(Houston, TX)
2013 – 2014
Flow Assurance Engineer
Analyzed reliability improvements for pipelines and facilities units and provided new developed FEED design.
Evaluated the troubleshooting and economic impact of the process units ie. pressure surveys, temperature surveys, thermal hydraulic analysis and correcting potential problems
Supported the turnaround and maintenance activities of the operating plant including revision, technical performance cost and schedules, development of operating procedures and recommendations for maintenance.
Developed reports inclusive of mitigation and management of potential hydrate, wax deposition, slugging, gelling, and corrosion, start up, shut down, chemical injection, pigging and wax deposition analyses
Achievements
Developed and analyzed the 4982 ft. offshore gas pipeline network for ENI-Allegheny Project within 6 months to increase 40% of the production rate.
Designed the new process operating plant facilities’ equipment sizing to replace for Phillips 66 – Freeport project, within 3 months to add 20% more efficiency to operating units.
Participated in designing 600MMscf production capacity for Statoil-Cornerstone gas production pipeline and plant; and assisted in implementing and assuring process safety management compliance, within 4 months.
TOTAL E&P
(TOTAL FINA ELF)
Yangon, Myanmar
2010 – 2011
HSE and Contract Engineer
Lead in identifying hazards and weaknesses in process safety management,
Developed the HSE manual, emergency documents, the engineering process and production safety documents for the operating and process system.
Established the engineering audit team for HSE awareness on site and implemented the Detail cause tree analysis, Task risk analysis, HAZOP for all operations and business units.
Participated in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, subcontracting, reviewing vendor equipment documents and seeking discrepancy resolution.
Achievements
Edited and issued the HSE manual, the engineering process and production safety manual for the company operating system and process system within 6 months.
Cooperated in detailed engineering design for offshore and onshore gas plant by considering HAZOP, HSE concepts.
Checked and issued the operating and safety guidelines for units in gas plant including identifying hazards during equipment failures, process deviations, external events and operator errors
Developed the yearly KPIs in personnel development, resource utilization, regulatory interfaces and daily maintenance with respect to the project; which will increase productivity of both manpower and machine power for the company.
TOTAL E&P
(TOTAL FINA ELF)
Paris, France
2007 – 2009
Process Engineer
Planned and scheduled the time frame to accomplish the design units and cost calculations.
Integrated working with other departments to develop a long-term strategy for continuous improvement around safety, quality, productivity and capacity of the projects to deliver the safety and value data.
Provided assistance with process troubleshooting and optimization analyses that improve effectiveness, efficiency and area cost saving.
Achievements
Developed the cost effective new topside production facility sizing for Floating Production Storage and Off-loading (FPSO)
Designed the high pressure production loop development for low reservoir of oil and gas transport to on-land within 3 months.
Deliberate the pump installation and flow assurance across the production loop pipe lines for the time when the production rate is decreased – to find the best location for the pump to install, impact and capacity of the required pump for 5 months project.
Evaluated the blowdown valves sequence from the offshore production rig for emission tracking.
TOTAL E&P
(TOTAL FINA ELF)
Aberdeen, UK
2007 – 2007
Production Engineer - Intern
Worked with other departments to achieve the safety and engineering value data.
Assisted with process engineering supervisor to define and scope improvement as part of project selection process.
Participated in providing engineering support to ensure asset Integrity and process Safety in operation design.
Organized and issued the respective project documentation including progress updates, results outcomes and final reports.
Achievements
Developed the gas fact sheet to monitor in flaring and emission control for gas productions outlets.
Evaluated the blowdown valves sequence from the offshore production rig for emission tracking.
Designed and Stimulated the dry Nitrogen emerging into the pipelines project at the gas plant to control the flaring system and humidity control (to store the gas) within 5 months.
Education
Institute Français du Pétrole
Paris, France
2008 – 2009
University of Nottingham
Nottingham, UK
2005 – 2006
Yangon Technological University
2000 – 2004
Associate degree in Petroleum Engineering
Master of Science – Chemical Engineering
Research Thesis Paper – Flow Patterns and Phase Separations across T- Junctions, 2 mm diameter pipe, (gas/liquid flow)
Group project - Ozone treatment in Metal Working Fluid (MWF) to extend MWF use-life
Bachelor of Engineering – Chemical Engineering
Engineering Stacks
Skills
* Novice *Expert
Heat and material balance
Heat transfer / Thermodynamic
P&ID, PFDs, Block Diagram
Multiphase pipeline transport
Pump and compressor design and pant layout
Flow Assurance and Hydraulic analysis
API 510-520-570, API 14E
ASME B31, CFR 1910.119, CFR 192 and 195
Production facilities design (Separation, purification, distillation, etc. )
HAZOP
HSE Management
Risk awareness and Cause tree analysis
Contract and Internal Audit
Process safety management
Occupational health
Engineering Software Skills
* Novice *Expert
HYSYS
OLGA 5
PRO II
PIPESIM
PROMAX
PIPELINE STUDIO
Microsoft Access and Office
Contact
Amanda Nilar Khaing
(480) 747- 3836
*********@**********.***
23407 Crescent Point Circle, Katy TX 77494
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nilar-amanda-khaing-1804a94/