OBJECTIVE

To work for a reputable organization in the Energy sector (Crude Oil refining, Gas processing, Power plant and Petrochemical etc), utilizing my experience and qualification in the field of Project /Mechanical Engineering

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

Project/Mechanical engineer having more than Fifteen years of experience in power plant, EPCM for oil and gas, gas processing and petrochemical projects in USA, Canada, Mexico and South Asia

Experience on-shore / off-shore oil & gas projects throughout all phases of the project, including conceptualization, Pre FEED, FEED, detail design, procurement, site installation, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning, to assure it meets the company’s technical, financial, safety and environmental objectives

Experience in developing technical specification, sizing, selection of critical rotating/static equipment package such as (turbine, compressors, pumps, motors, mechanical seals, piping, valves, vessels, reactors and heat exchangers)

Coordinate and preparing cost estimate and justification for rotating/static equipment package

Perform technical bid tab evaluation, preparing datasheets, develop and modifying PFDs, and P&IDs

Define the mechanical package project scope of work, bill of material (BOM) complete with required technical definition and associated drawings / drawing markups for the proposal, execution of procedures such as management of change (MOC) and pre safety start up review (PSSR)

Resolve mechanical related engineering issues by applying accepted principles, codes and standards.

Experience in communicating with multidiscipline engineers such as process, construction, operations, control, HSE and EPC contractors to complete projects

Having practical “Hands-on” experience in modular skids mount unit, plant operations and process, overhauling/modifying, maintenance, testing, trouble shooting of large capacity of oil and gas rotating/static equipment, such as turbine, compressors, pumps, mechanical seal system, vessels, exchangers and valves

Experience in field engineering activities, construction support, pre-commissioning/commissioning, of Screw compressor system on site (power plants, oil refineries and petrochemicals)

Knowledge of FMEA (failure modes and effects analysis), facilitation, RCA (root cause analysis)

Specialized training in instrumentation and electronic controls, PLC, DCS, MCC, capacity control and conditioning monitoring system

Actively participate in review workshops like Design, HAZOP, Layout, 3D Model, constructability, risk assessment

Chair Kick-off/Bid review and other technical meetings with vendors

Certified Six Sigma (Green Belt) from Wayne State University, Michigan, USA

Ability to communicate effectively within organization and make good relationship with contractors in order to manage all technical and contractual aspect

Comprehensive Working knowledge with ASME and API international engineering codes and standards and Software as Vessel design tool, PV Elite, HTRI, FEA, AutoCAD, MS office, MAXIMO and MS Project

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Mechanical Engineer 2015 – Present

Cornerstone Chemical Company, New Orleans, LA, USA

Major Responsibilities:

Provide general mechanical project engineering support to the operation and maintenance of the plant rotating and static equipment

Lead mechanical reliability program to achieve best in class results in terms of reliability of the operation and life-cycle cost for rotating and fixed equipment

Support Reliability Centered Manufacturing initiatives aimed at improving occupancy and efficiency of the process

Provide technical advice and solutions during equipment condition assessment, major repair and overhauling and supporting equipment upgrade and rerates.

Review and proposed recommendations for the mechanical equipment modifications to reduce equipment down time

Monitor mean time between equipment failures and perform root cause analysis to identify solutions to eliminate chronic equipment problems.

Review performance/inspection reports for rotating/static equipment and provide inputs

Rotating Equipment Engineer 2012 – 2015

Jacobs Engineering, New Orleans, LA, USA

Client: Shell International Exploration and Production Inc., New Orleans, LA, USA

Project: Vito off-shore Gulf of Mexico, USA

Carmon Creek on-shore Phase 1&2 Peace River Alberta, Canada

Major Responsibilities:

Provide Technical input, according to the requirements, into technical studies and the basis for design of onshore and offshore processing and production facilities

Provide detailed engineering/procurement specifications for major buy purchased equipment and provide a technical review & commit costs for Sub-Suppliers equipment with agreed comments and exceptions to specifications

Participate in specifying, selecting of new/complex rotating equipment; validate received quotes match requirements for reliable operation

Develop equipment specifications, bid package preparation, technical bid evaluation and procurement interface.

Develop and submit technical RFQ’s coordinating and preparing cost estimate and support the preparation of purchase orders for rotating/static equipment

Review and approve drawings and provide fabrication/technical supports.

Review piping design, line sizing calculation, pressure drop, hydraulic calculation and coordinate piping material procurement.

Developing, reviewing, commenting and approving equipment drawings, P&IDs, and general arrangement drawings from a mechanical standpoint.

Review critical path and long lead equipment packages

Review and maintain project schedule, engineering tasks and deliverables in conjunction with project management.

Lead the adoption, identification or creation of engineering standards for extensive rotating equipment and machinery packages, including turbine, engine, electric motor driven compressors, fin fan, blowers, pumps, piping, vessels and heat exchangers according to national customs and standards

Coordinate the RE activity interfaces with engineering disciplines, projects group, contract and procurement, operations and maintenance and reliability, providing guidance through internal and external applicable standards in discipline-related issues.

Perform Management of Change reviews to insure safe operation and design of equipment and related changes.

Perform hydraulic study and simulations to confirm existing operational procedures and identifying the required modifications for the system.

Review ITP’s and root cause failure analysis on static and rotating mechanical equipment

Field Service/Commissioning Engineer 2009 – 2012

Kobelco Compressor America, CA, USA, designs and manufactures compression systems for petrochemical process, Refineries, Power plants and related heavy industrial applications.

Major Projects:

Fuel Gas Booster for gas turbine system, PSA Tail gas system, Flair Recovery system, Vapor recovery system and Hydrogen system

Site Work with Major Client: Valero Refinery Corpus Christi TX, USA, Motiva Refinery Port Arthur TX, USA, Exxon Mobil, Formosa Plastic Port Lavaca TX, USA, PTTAR Refinery, Thailand, Irving Oil, Saint John, Canada, CNRL Fort McMurray CANADA, Nexen Inc, Fort McMurray Canada, Pemex refinery Mexico, General Electric USA, Southern California EDISON CA, USA, East Kentucky power, USA, fenosa power generation Durango, Mexico

Major Responsibilities:

Participate in the preparation, planning, scheduling and execution of all aspects of commissioning and start-up activities.

Develop and implement commissioning and start-up procedures, policies, philosophies, and guidelines.

Utilize reliability data to determine scope of overhaul and repairs and establish compressor inspection criteria

Supervise/manage maintenance teams, contract labor on overhauls, repairs, inspections

Take a leadership role in training; coach and mentor engineers, specialists, field technicians and operations staff on large rotating equipment

Responsible for creation of rotating equipment policies/procedures, including creation of job plans, overhaul procedures, troubleshooting guidelines

Review analysis; ensure follow-up with respect to preventative or predictive maintenance (PdM) data and condition monitoring schedules (mechanical inspections, condition based monitoring (vibration), oil analysis, etc.)

Responsible for execution of field engineering activities, including compressor performance/Mechanical testing, vibration analysis, rotodynamic analysis, FAT, root cause analysis, reliability-centered maintenance studies, screw compressor analysis and control system, instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting

Prepare and deliver project documentation and progress reports for internal and external clients

Providing technical support to operations staff on day to day operational equipment issues

Manage and witness and approve all tests and checks carried out during pre-commissioning/commissioning and start-up activities

Field walk down for assuring that the work is going in accordance with HSE rules

Mechanical Engineer EIT 2007 – 2009

IMV Projects (Efficiency in EPCM) Calgary, Alberta

Preparing specifications, enquiry requisitions and purchase requisitions, technical bid analysis and technical recommendations of bidders and review vendor design documents/calculations/drawings and timely completion of designs with quality, and requisitioning

Review project documentation prior to submission to project manager(s), including checking for technical accuracy

Collaborate with the design team to ensure the accuracy and completeness of different technical drawings, (e.g. PFD/P&ID drawings, designs, line and equipment lists, etc.)

Ensure that engineering design codes and standards are met, as per legislation and the client’s specifications

Report progress (scheduling and cost control) to project manager(s) and ensure that all action items are completed, as per project scope

Mechanical Engineer 1993 – 2000

PARCO Refinery with 100,000 bbl per day capacity, Mahmood Kot, Multan, Pakistan

Responsible for the continuous improvement of maintenance systems, equipment reliability, mechanical integrity, project planning and reduction of maintenance cost

Developed preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and condition based monitoring programs, to increase mean time between failures and troubleshooting of large capacity of rotating/static equipment, such as turbine, screw compressors, centrifugal compressors, pumps, mechanical seal system, piping, control valves, vessels and heat exchangers

Identifies equipment and facilities with high maintenance cost and/or high failure rates, and works to improve mechanical reliability.

Involved in preparation of specification, evaluation and approval of mechanical equipment, basic and detailed engineering including feasibility studies and provided cost and schedule estimates.

Develops, maintains, and continuously improves the mechanical integrity (MI) program for all selected critical equipment.

Investigated and evaluated root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode Analysis (FMA) for rotary equipment.

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EDUCATION

Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineer) May 2007

Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Bachelor of Computer Science Sep 2005

University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada

Bachelor of Engineer (Mechanical Engineering) March 1993

Mehran University of Engg & Tech Pakistan

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Professional Engineer of Pakistan Engineering Council

Eligible for P.E in Canada and USA

Citizenship: Canadian Citizen / US Permanent Residence

References: Available upon request

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