Project Engineer

NAVEEN UPADHYAYA, P.Eng., PMP

Edmonton, AB 780-***-**** (C) 780-***-**** (H)

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams to successfully deliver 20+ refining and petrochemical projects, including SAP. A seasoned professional with a Bachelor of Technology degree in Chemical Engineering whose extensive skills highlight safety, quality assurance, cost as well as schedule leadership, and stakeholder relations across complete project life cycle. Develops and executes strategies to realize company objectives through project development, implementation, and continuous process improvement. Leverages technical and process knowledge with a focus on effectiveness, to mobilize shared vision for growing profitability and reliability. Core Competencies Include:

Project Engineering Project Management Project Cost & Schedule Control Construction Management Procurement & Expediting Safety Leadership Quality Assurance Risk Assessment Change Leadership Revamping Assets including Engineered Pumps Primavera SAP MS Office Suite Oracle & Access Databases Continuous Improvement using Key Performance Indicators (KPI) & LEAN Tools Planning & Prioritization Mentoring & Motivating Cross-Functional Communications Strategic Problem Solving & Decision Making Team Play & Collaboration

* Professional Engineer, Alberta (P.Eng.) 2005 - Present

* Project Management Professional (PMP) 2003 - Present

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SHELL CANADA PRODUCTS, Fort Saskatchewan, AB 2009 – 2018

PROJECT ENGINEER

Achievements & Highlights:

Overcame technical and execution challenges to deliver 9 highly successful projects ($2 million - $10 million each, for a total of $40 million), which significantly exceeded project premises

Merged select and define phases for a filter isolation automation project to enable accelerated implementation and reduce engineering cost by $0.1 Million

Spearheaded innovative technical solutions, leading to cost savings of $2 million that included re-rating of piping ($0.5 Million), revamp of seal pots ($0.25 Million), and revamp of pumps including base plates ($1.25 million)

Challenged and empowered engineering partners to save 20% ($0.5 Million) in engineering costs over multiple projects through LEAN principles implementation and innovative engineering

Engineered API vertical pumps to improve reliability (expected MTBF increase to 4+ years from 1 year), and resolved pump vibration issues through pedestal modifications without new foundations

Installed 16 nozzles on 4 fired heaters in Define Phase during turnaround to enable tunable diode laser analyzers installation on the run to mitigate people and asset risk; successfully completed an accelerated pilot project in 8 months to de-risk the novel technology and application

Leveraged scaffolding synergy to install home run cables in Define Phase, resulting in savings of $0.5 Million

Implemented SAP site-wide and resolved numerous SAP Project System issues as second level Super User, enabling early depreciation over 20 projects worth $90 million and expeditious project closeout. Resolved major design issues between SAP and connected time charging application TRACK to achieve daily cost transparency, isolated key errors in SAP Project Cost Report, and championed an improved cost report that benefited 30+ sites world-wide

Championed a pilot project for thermal spray aluminum coating on the run for corrosion under insulation protection, which proved the safety of this novel technique and developed local application expertise

COLT WORLEYPARSONS, Sarnia, ON 2004 – 2008

PROJECT MANAGER

Achievements & Highlights:

Delivered 6 very successful refining projects ($3 - $25 million each, for a total of $43 million) through Select, Define, and Execution phases, achieving top quartile cost and schedule performance

Delivered savings of $5+ million through innovative engineering, procurement, and construction strategies. The cost and schedule savings included elimination of spare pump ($0.25 Million), rerating of piping and heat exchangers ($2.75 Million), competitive bidding ($1 Million), constructability reviews to synergize and optimize construction sequences ($0.5 M, 3 months), and traveler-based development and electronic delivery of 200+ commissioning dossiers ($0.5 Million, 2 months)

Improved engineering man-hour estimation accuracy to within 10% through deliverables-based estimation templates, resulting in forecasting excellence and outstanding customer satisfaction

Streamlined project execution processes to achieve 15% engineering cost savings through deployment of risk-based project management process templates

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

OMTEC INC, Mississauga, ON 2003 – 2004

SENIOR R & D ASSOCIATE

Achievements & Highlights:

Researched and Developed Innovative Oil-water Separation Systems for Industrial/ marine applications using Coalescing, Microfiltration and Ultra filtration Technologies, leading to patented systems

INFOPOWER INC, Mississauga, ON 2000 – 2004

VP of DEVELOPMENT & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

Achievements & Highlights:

Enhanced ERP Product Functionality (Web, Multi-lingual, 3rd Party Interfaces, Business Rules, Intelligent Messaging, Workflow Interface) by leveraging Oracle tools

Led Project Delivery and Technical Support

Supported Business Development

INDIA GLYCOLS & JUBILANT ORGANOSYS, Delhi, IN 1985 – 2000

Progressive Project Engineering/ Project Management responsibilities from Senior Process Engineer to Deputy General Manager Projects

Achievements & Highlights:

Led Identification and Development of $50 Million petrochemical projects to including Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) Expansion, Ethoxylates Expansion, and Guar Gum

Led Development and implementation of Specialty Chemicals Projects including, EO Purification and Ethoxylates, Ethanol Expansion, Effluent Treatment, Utilities, and Captive Power Generation

Developed business diversification strategy from commodity to specialty chemicals

Provided Technical Support and Engineered Plant Improvements. Successfully resolved serious engineering and operational challenges related to unproven technology, enabling the company to achieve and sustain 50% Gross profit. Commercialized high yield Ethylene Oxide Catalyst to increase capacity by 25%.

Monitored, Supported, and Engineered plant improvements to progressively increase capacity and profit by 60%.

Resolved technical challenges associated with the first ever agro-based MEG Project including Ethylene purity and metallurgy, resulting in successful and highly profitable operation

Developed and Implemented MEG Project for affiliate India Glycols Limited, including Ethanol, Effluent Treatment, and Biogas based power generation

TOYO ENGINEERING, Mumbai, IN 1982 – 1985

PROCESS ENGINEER

Achievements & Highlights:

Prepared technical proposals and engineered Chemical/ Petrochemical Projects (MEG, DAP Plant, Ammonia Storage) in collaboration with Japanese parent company

Commissioned DAP Plant, overcoming technical challenges including pipe reactor choking based on experience in Japanese pilot plant that resulted in successful operation

EDUCATION

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECNOLOGY, Kanpur, IN 1977 – 1982

BACHELOR of TECHNOLOGY in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (B.TECH.)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Effective Communications Influencing Stakeholders Team Collaboration Coaching and Mentoring

Project Risk Management Advanced Project Controls Project Execution, Commissioning & Start Up

Process Hazard Assessment

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