Mahmood Rezapour
***************@*****.***
phone: 425-***-****
SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Mechanical designer and manager with more than six years’ experience in providing detailed technical design direction on pressure vessels, heat exchangers, mechanical products, machine parts, pressure parts and components for manufacturing from conception to completion
Expert in designing, specifying welding procedures, manufacturing, assembling, installing, commissioning, operating and starting fixed and rotary equipment including pressure vessels, mixers, and dryers for the refinery and chemical industries
Expert in creating detailed 3D mechanical models, analyzing parts and assemblies from CATIA V5 models
Expert in designing welding procedures for any type of material, including carbon steel and stainless steel according to ASME Sec. 9 and AWS; familiar with variety of welding methods.
Proficient in using standards such as: API, ASTM, ANSI, ASME, AWS
Key Software Skills:
CATIA V5
PV Elite
AutoCAD
Professional Experience
08/2013 to 05/2015 SIUE Edwardsville-USA
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Innovate, design, model, fabricate, assemble and test a medical device known as a “miniature steerable guide for laser interstitial thermal therapy of brain tumors.”
Work in R&D lab to develop new devices.
01/2006 to 12/2012 DS. Company
Senior Mechanical Engineer\Manager
Oversee, manage and supervise a multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing group for refinery, oil and gas industry and power plant projects.
Projects & Results:
Design, manufacture, install and operate various pressure vessels, heat exchangers, dryers, blenders and hoppers using carbon steel and stainless steel as raw materials and working with pipes, valves, instruments, WPS and PQR for the refinery and chemical industries.
Create and check manufacturing bills of material, engineering drawings and detail designs in accordance with engineering principles, company standards and related specifications.
Design and manufacture various mixers with electromotor, gear box and mechanical seal with moving parts for the refinery and chemical industries.
Preparation of bid evaluation and bid documents including technical proposal and cost estimation in mechanical sections. Preparation of material requisition packages including MTO and communication with vendors for purchasing materials and equipment.
Preparation of repair and maintenance documents and equipment catalogs and performing maintenance during the guaranty period. Lead and participate in plant Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA) involving or related to mechanical equipment. Review equipment drawings and specifications.
Research, develop and modify new dryer under vacuum conditions including gear, bearings, drive belts, and pneumatic and hydraulic systems for the chemical industry.
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
University of Science and Technology
Master, Mechanical Engineering
Aug 2013 – May 2015 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville USA
Additional Skills:
Preparation of interim and project completion reports.
Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
Able to work safely in extreme cold, hot and dust-filled environments.
Team leadership, time scheduling, and cash flow.
Familiar with welding machines.
Familiar with maintenance, installation and operation of rotary equipment including pumps, steam turbines and fans.
Familiar with bulk materials including pipes, fittings, flanges and valves.
Familiar with project estimating and material take-off.
Ability to work quickly and accurately with detailed information.
Ability to learn, interpret and apply technical information quickly and accurately.
Good knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office products.
Good oral and written communication.
Ability to contribute effectively within cross-functional teams.
Status
U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) – Open to relocation