Mahmoud Rajabian, PEng *** Vista Ave.
Pointe-Claire, Quebec
acbx7x@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Looking for an opportunity to work as a chemical/process engineer in a
renowned organization where I can utilize my skills in the domain of
designing, improving and maintaining chemical processes.
PROFILE
Highly motivated, hard working professional with broad knowledge of
chemical/ process manufacturing unit. Great communication and management
skills. Extensive experience in performing experimental work, analyzing
data, design of chemical processes, numerical and theoretical analysis, and
writing reports. Proven ability to think analytically and to manage and to
achieve different tasks in a limited time span.
Skills
. Comprehensive knowledge of the methods and standards of chemical/process
manufacturing unit
. Ability to resolve problems with products and processes
. Strong background in heat and mass balances
. Knowledge of designing and specification of pumps, compressors, tanks,
pressure vessels and heat exchangers
. Process and instrumentation diagrams, flowsheets and block diagrams of
processes
. Competent in using ASPEN HYSYS process simulator
. Familiarity in oil and gas processing
. Strong background in materials testing and characterization methods for
polymers and composites
. Comprehensive working knowledge of chemical, physical and mechanical
analysis of materials, polymers and composites with characterization
techniques such as SEM, TEM, TGA, DMA, GPC, FTIR and rheology
. Solid understanding of failure mechanisms of thermoplastics,
thermosetting and composite materials by aging processes, thermal and
mechanical stresses
. In-depth technical knowledge of polymer and material processes.
. Actively supervising and training graduate students and technical staff
. Built effective communications and team working skills with clients,
colleagues, team members and professionals
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Research Associate
Concordia University, (2012-present)
. Responsible for R&D projects in chemical synthesis and
characterization of metal nanowires
. Design and development of lab-scale chemical reactions for production
of nanoscale particles
. Procurement of materials, lab supplies and equipment
. Supervision and mentoring of students in their laboratory and research
work
Research Associate
Ecole Polytechnique, Montreal, Department of Chemical Engineering
(2003-2011)
. Responsible for all aspects of polymer coating projects on glass
fibers/polyester composite parts
. Responsible for solution-based polymerization reactions in two and
three phase reactors
. Scale-up of Ziegler-Natta reactions in pilot-plant polymerization
reactors
Research Assistant
University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Department of Chemical
Engineering (1996-2003)
. Synthesis of materials at high-temperature plasma conditions
. Development of plasma processes for synthesis and coating of metallic
and non-metallic powders
. Diagnostics of plasma jets for plasma spraying and coating
applications
Chemical Engineer
Tabchem Chemical Industries, Qazvin, Iran (1992)
. Responsible of unit for fabrication of plasticized poly vinyl acetate
adhesives for bonding wood
. Supervised 12 persons in the production line of adhesives
. Operated various instruments and equipment in processing chemical
reagents
. Responsible of quality control laboratory
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
. BSc in Chemical Engineering with honors, Petrochemical Industries,
Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
. MSc in Chemical Engineering, Laval University, Quebec, Canada
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
. Member of APEGA (Association of Professional Engineers and
Geoscientists of Alberta)
. Member of OIQ (Quebec Province Professional Engineer)
. Member of Society of Plastic Engineers SPE
SOFTWARE AND ENGINEERING PACKAGES
. HYSYS PROCESS SIMULATION SOFTARE
. MS Project, VISIO Technical
. MATHEMATICA and MATLAB softwares
. Microsoft Office, MS Power point, MS Excel and spread sheets
Languages
. Fluent in English and French (Written and Spoken)
INTERESTS
. Sports, Cycling, Swimming, Skiing; Movies
REFERENCES
Available upon request
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