Technical Support Engineer

KEN NGUYEN, P.E.

Address: ***** ******* ******* **.

Cypress, TX 77433

Mobile: 832-***-****

E -mail: ***.*********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE Seeking a Permanent Senior/Lead Process/Facility Engineer Position EDUCATION

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Graduated with Highest Honor GPA: 4.00/4.00

REGISTRATION

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER, TEXAS

License No. 104729

WORK EXPERIENCE

Possessing more than 18 years of progressive and extensive experience in upstream, midstream and downstream of the Oil and Gas processing. My professional background includes positions such as Sr. Process Engineer, Lead Process Engineer and Field/Production Engineer at EPC as well as operating companies. My responsibilities include but not limit to:

Provide process engineer technical assurance and guidance for both Greenfield and Brownfield projects

Ensure all process design work meets the company and industrial specifications and safety standards.

Provide technical support for operations to troubleshoot facility operational related issues

Develop process standards, operating procedures, diagrams, training materials on new process technology for operations. Support operational readiness reviews.

Provide process technical support and guidance to studies and projects performed by contractors. Review and approve all process work done by contractors

Lead process team to deliver all process deliverables for projects

Build process simulation models using different software (Hysys, Promax, Flarenet, Prosim, Aspen, Pipeflo, Wellflo, Fathom AFT

Feed Packages (FEL) – Build models, Generate Heat and Material Balance, PFDs, P&IDs, Datasheets, Tie-in lists and Line Lists.

Details Design – Sizing equipment, vessels and flare systems (PSVs & Headers)

Identify and develop scope of work and support for many cost saving and product optimization projects

Participate in reviewing RFAs and MOCs

Participate in and facilitate PHA, HAZOP, LOPA and Risk Assessment sessions

Provide coaching for less experience engineers

02/14 – 02/16 Talisman Energy USA Inc. The Woodlands, TX – Eagle Ford Shale Oil Sr. Process Engineer - NAOS US Eagle Ford Shale

Provide the process technical support for 4 gas & liquid plants (Cooke, STS, Y- Bar and 99) and for projects – review process related documents and participate in all Hazop and Risk Assessments

Built & ran Hysys models for all gas and liquid plants to check for any limitations of all piping and equipment with the increasing production based on production forecast

Built & ran Hysys and other flow models for all gas and liquid plants to optimize system operations to increase production and to reduce chemical usages for H2S treating and hydration.

Built and ran Hysys models for well allocations of Cooke and STS plants

Built and ran Hysys models for all wells to predict condensate shrinkage rates

Built and ran Hysys models for sizing flash gas compressors at Cooke, STS and 99 plants

Built and ran Piping Hydraulic Models for all CDPs, using Pipeflo

Built and ran Hydraulic Models for wells to predict down hole pressures, using Wellflo

Built and ran Promax Gas and Liquid H2S Treating models for all plants

Built and ran Promax Glycol Dehydration model for Y-Bar

Provided all process/facility engineering support for all Eagle Ford plants

Supported Y-Bar Expansion/Upgrade Project - Ran Hysys model and develop PFDs, P&IDs and H&MB. Reviewed and approved equipment drawings, vessel calculations, PSV calculations and construction drawings making sure they were in compliance with Talisman and industrial codes and standards

Supported Wesley Swaim Sour Gas Treating Project - Ran the Promax model and develop PFDs, P&IDs and H&MB for the project.

Supported YBar Gas and 99 Liquid Treating Projects - Ran the Promax models for different cases then generate PFDs, P&IDs and H&MB. Major equipment was sized based on the generated information.

Assisted in selection of H2S scavenger technologies (ultrafab, Sulfurtreat, Locat, Sulfurox, Thiopag

Provided technical support/decision to mitigate the current flare issues of all CTSs and CDPs

Sized the new LP flare knock out drum at 99

Evaluated the PVSV and thief hatch system of several condensate tanks

Assisted in evaluation of the fuel gas conditioner unit at 99 - using Joule-Thompson effect

Provided flare load calculations for all releases

Assisted to investigate and correct liquid to flare incidents at Wesley Swaim and 99.

Assisted to review and correct/improve the Cause and Effect Diagrams

Led Y-Bar, Cooke and STS flare tips upgrade projects- to comply with 40 CFR part 60 subpart A, section 60.18 requirements

Assisted PSM/RMP coordinator in calculations of all regulated substances and in determining which assets covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 PSM

Assisted PSM/RMP coordinator in calculations of regulated substances and in determining which assets covered by EPA 40 CFR part 68 RMP

Assisted PSM/RMP coordinator to gather all required information to complete PSM audit

06/07 – 02/14 BP Exploration & Production Inc. Houston, TX – Offshore Platforms Global Projects Organization

Lead Process Engineer (Topsides) - Nakika Subsea Tie-back- Galapagos

(post first oil) & Phase 3

Provided the process technical support to review and approve all process related documents produced by contractors.

Reviewed PSV calculations, Flarenet model, Hysys model and compressor settling out pressure calculations

Worked with operation and contractor (WSN) to close out 16 gaps from the flare system study

Provided engineering support for Nakika topside turnaround

Provided engineering input to risk assessment, Hazop, and MOCs

Prepared deviation packages for the gas lift compressor settle-out pressure and the flare header slope

Lead Process Engineer (Topsides) - Thunder Horse Water Injection Project Provided technical support & guidance for checking/ de-bottlenecking utility systems to ensure that all the systems sufficiently provide additional loads required for Phase I water injection. Also, performed gap assessment for critical BP guidance practices

Generated a general work plan for debottlenecking the instrument air and nitrogen systems

Worked with Generon and Airdyne (vendors) to identify the problems/issues and opportunities for improvement of the instrument air system and nitrogen membranes

Worked with GE Sensing to have temporary meters installed around the instrument air and nitrogen generator in order to do mass balance for these systems

Conducted gap assessment meetings with Worley Parsons (contractor) to identify gaps and recommended solutions to close gaps Topsides Engineering Lead - Mad Dog North Subsea Tie Back Project Managed the topsides team (BP and Worley Parsons) to deliver:

Hydrate/icing mitigation study report for all PSVs

Decision Support Package for Capacity Study

Lead Process Engineer (Topsides) - Mad Dog North Subsea Tie-Back Project

Provided technical support and guidance for de-bottlenecking studies performed by Worley Parsons to increase the platform capacity from 80 to 120 mbopd. The four (4) main studies are:

Capacity study investigated the limitations of the separation trains, gas/oil export systems, cooling system, heat media system, and dehydration system

Compressor study looked at the modification options to maximize the gas lift

Flare system study ensured that all the PSVs, headers and flare KO drums are sufficient for the new higher flow rates

Chemical injection system ensured that all the chemicals have enough inventory for 10 days and looks at options to have independent point of injection

Other studies/tasks:

Responsible for delivering of deviation packages for flare system

Built and maintained the Caesar oil pipeline hydraulic model

Ensured all topsides process design work meets BP’s specs and follows all BP safety standards

Lead Process Engineer (Topsides) - Kaskida Project Provided process engineering technical assurance and guidance for the project

Ensured that all topsides process design work meets BP's guidelines, specs (EPT’s and STP’s) and technical integrity.

Ensured that key process deliverables by Amec are delivered in a timely manner.

Ensured BP requirements in terms of reliability and maintainability targets are met.

Ensured that all topsides process design work followed all BP safety rules and standards

Interfaced with subsea team for to ensure all design assumptions were consistent throughout

Topsides Process Engineer – GoM Production Group

Provided technical support for Marlin, Horn Mountain, and Nakika Platforms

Marlin Flare System Validation

Managed and checked PSV sizing calculation work with Worley Parsons

(53 main process PSV packages)

Leaded/checked all Utility PSV calculation work done in house (150 utility PSV packages)

Marlin Dorado Topside Choke Valve Replacement and LP separator Choke Removal

Sized new choke valve to replace the existing that accommodated new conditions for Dorado wells

Had LP separator oil leg choke valve removed as part of the LP separator capacity debottlenecking study

Marlin Skimmer and Degasser PSV addition

Sized Skimmer PSV and had it installed for gas blow-by case

Sized Degasser PSV and had it installed for Liquid blocked outlet case

Marlin Produced Water Handling Study

Managed study work with vendor (MaxOil) on engineering assessment of oil water separation system and produced water handling facilities to determine potential future problems and recommend solutions to optimize the water handling facilities.

Marlin Pigging Initiation Program

Managed study work with vendor (GATE) on development of the pigging initiation program, implementation and support.

Leading and coordinating all technical support for the study

Marlin Crude Oil and Hot Gas Exchangers Performance Study

Built the model to check if the heat exchangers are fouling based on historical data

Used the model to justify the future need of the other heating source if the gas flow rate is reduced significantly

Marlin LP and HP Flare Systems Study and Model Development

Built an Aspen Flarenet model to simulate the LP & HP flare systems of Marlin platform. Same activities as the Horn Mountain Flare Model Development below.

Horn Mountain Heat Media Study:

Used HYSIS to model the current temperature and pressure profile, then to predict / optimize the future performance of the media system with addition of new production heater

Used estimates of future platform power consumption / generation to predict total heat media flow and then using this flow rate investigate the efficiency and capability of heat media pumps

Used future flow rates and pressure profile to specify the requirements for new temperature control valve

Horn Mountain LP& HP Flare Model Development

Built an Aspen Flarenet model to simulate the LP & HP flare systems on the HM platform.

Validated flare model based on platform isometric drawing data, field visits and / or process monitoring data

Derived key flare release scenarios to be used in the modeling work

Used the model to check all mechanical limits and back pressures of all significant PSVs

Confirmed HM flare system is fit for purpose or identify performance gaps requiring modification to maintain flare system integrity

Horn Mountain Technical Support for Production Heater Project

Checked data sheets (production heater, PSVs to ensure system integrity

Reviewed P&IDs and resolve P&IDs and other miscellaneous issues

Marlin Waxing Troubleshooting:

Used HYSYS to model the current Booster & Pipeline Pumps, then optimize the temperature loss through the system

01/07 – 06/07 Chevron Products Company - El Segundo, CA – El Segundo Refinery Senior Process Engineer – Central Engineering Group Provided technical support for Delayed Coker Revamp Project

Reviewed design calculations and P&IDs done by contractor

Reviewed equipment details drawings delivered by contractors

Responsible for design and installation of a new fractionator

Responsible for upgrading deethanizer, depropanizer and de-butanizer towers

Provided assistance to new operating procedure write-ups 07/05 – 01/07 Foster Wheeler Houston, TX

Senior Process Engineer – Process Group

Responsible for all process designs and calculations (running simulation models, generating PFDs, generating H&MB, generating P&IDs and sizing equipment) on assigned proposals and contracts. Review works prepared by subordinated for accuracy, quality and economy prior to review by the Chief Process Engineer

Process Lead on the process design package (Feed Package) for 53,000 BPD delayed coker unit as part of C10 Cartagena Refinery Expansion Project - Ran Hysys models, generated PFDs and H&MB, produced P&IDs, generated equipment data sheets, sized equipment and reviewed P&IDs with the client.

Process Lead on the process design package (Feed Package) for a 50,000 BPD Delayed Coker unit as part of Deep Conversion Project for Total Petrochemicals USA - Ran Hysys models, generated BFDs and H&MB, produced P&IDs, generated equipment data sheets, sized equipment and reviewed P&IDs with the client.

Process Lead on the process design (FEL) for a 102,000 BPD Delayed Coker a part of the CXHO project at the BP Whiting Refinery - Ran Hysys models, generated PFDs and H&MB, produced P&IDs, generated equipment data sheets, sized equipment and reviewed P&IDs with the client.

Process Lead on the Process design (FEL) for a 30,000 BPD delayed coker and gas plant for Sinclair Oil Corporation.

Process Lead on the process design (Extended Feed Package) for a 76,800 BPD delayed coker unit as part of the HuiZhou Refinery Project for CNOOC, China.

Process Systems Lead on the process design (Front-End) for a 35,500 BPSD delayed coker unit as part of Reduction Fuel Oil Project of Repsol/Petronor - Muskiz Refinery, Spain.

Process Systems Lead on the process design (Front-End) for a 30,000 BPSD delayed coker unit as part of Aromatics & Bottom Upgrading Project of Sakai Refinery, Japan

Provided guidance in the P&Ids and PFD development for delayed coker unit as part of Sincor Downstream Project, Venezuela

Provided guidance in the P&Ids and PFD development for delayed coker unit as part of Jamnagar Export Refinery Project for Reliance Petroleum Limited, India.

05/01 – 07/05 Kellogg Brown & Root, Inc. Houston, TX Process/System Engineer

Responsible for all process designs and calculations (running simulation models, generating PFDs, generating H&MB, generating P&IDs and sizing equipment)

Worked on several Shell LNG projects (Freeport LNG re-gas Terminal Project & Sakhalin LNG Expansion Project)

Worked on several Shell NOx Reduction Projects

Worked on several Shell Low Sulfur Gasoline Projects

Worked on Exxon Mobil Olefins (Ethylene) Liquid Expansion Project

Produced and checked P&IDs, CV&FE Summaries, Line List and Tie-in List

Performed Hydraulic Calculations and Pressure Relief Valve Calculations

Produced Requisitions for Purchasing all Special Piping Items (Filters, PSVs

Sized Pumps, Vessels, Tower, Pressure Relief Valves and other Special Piping Items

12/98 – 05/01 Motiva Enterprises LLC - Port Arthur, TX – Port Arthur Refinery Field/Facility Engineer, Catalyst Coordinator

Provided process technical support for assigned units in the refinery

Provided technical assistance for Delayed Coker Unit (DCU):

- Prepared daily production reports

- Optimized heat balance for all pumparound circuits to maximize the performance of the fractionator

- Worked with site operators to troubleshoot any issues

- Worked with site operators to optimize liquid yield and minimize Chemical usages

- Improved the Amine treating system by converting the existing parallel system to a cascaded system to reduce lean amine make-up and therefore, stripping steam

- Suggested to increase the coke drum overhead cleaning cycles to lower the pressure drop therefore, maximize the liquid yield in from coke drum to fractionator

- Improved the settings of the Depropanizer (C3/C4 Splitter) to reduce the caustic usage at the Alky. Calculated savings were about $250,000 per year

- Participated in the 30 days Hazop Revalidation for the whole Delayed Coker Unit (DCU)

Provided process technical support for commissioning, startup and operation of a new MEROX (mercaptan removal unit)

Set up a model in Promax to run the simulation for more than 20 amine scrubbers in the plant to look for opportunities to reduce Amine System operating costs. Improvements have been made to several systems and the savings was calculated about $280,000/year

Improved the Depropanizer (C3/C4 Splitter) to reduce the caustic usage of Alkylation Unit. The estimated savings was $300,000/year

Improved the Naphtha Splitter to reduce the caustic usage of Mercaptan Removal Unit (MRU)

Recommended to change some operating conditions of Catalytic Reforming Unit (CRU) to maximize the Octane number. Estimated savings was

$270,000/year

Provided technical support for Alkylation turnaround:

- Checked heat exchangers internals for corrosion or deposits

- Checked vessels internal integrity (tray damages, valves or any parts missing)

Provided technical support for FCCU turnaround:

- Checked heat exchangers internals for corrosion or deposits

- Checked vessels internal integrity (tray damages, valves or any parts missing

Provided technical support for Hydrotreating Units:

- Tracked the performance of Catalysts

- Looked at ways to improve the furnaces in order to to improve the treating efficiencies

Provided technical support for Hydrocracking Unit:

- Checked at all performance of the heat exchangers

- Checked performance of the furnaces

Provided technical support for Sulfur Complex turnaround:

- Inspected the Claus reactors, waste heat boiler and condensers

Provided technical support for Hydrotreating Unit:

- Inspected the reactor

- Participated in the catalyst selection process

- Calculated catalyst required for reactor beds

Monitored the catalyst sulfurization process

Catalyst Coordinator Roles:

- Monitored all spent and spared hydrotreating and hydrocraking catalysts

- Exchanged/sold/traded catalysts with other plants in the catalyst pool

08/97 - 01/98 E.I. duPont Memphis, TN – Chemical Plant Field/Facility Engineer

Provided process technical supports for several units in the chemical plant

Worked in Research and Development Department (Hydrogen Cyanide unit)

Contributed to cost reduction in Waste Water Treatment over half million dollars per year

Contributed to cost reduction in Energy and Utility (potential savings is over 1.3 million dollars per year)

Analyzed the costs for all processes (HCN, NaCN, and NH3) to determine areas that need to be focused on for cost reduction programs

Analyzed the current and past operating conditions to construct a better set of operating conditions (higher production rate but lower operating costs HONORS Delayed Coker Team of Excellence Award (1999) Member of AICHE

Member of Texas Board of Professional Engineers

SKILLS

Experienced with various spreadsheets, word processors, and simulation software: Aspen, ProII, Hysys, Flarenet, Promax, Pipeflo, Wellflo, AFT Fathom, Maximo, PHA Pro8, Documentum and other Pump and Pressure Relief Valve sizing software.

Experienced with industrial codes and standards: API, ASME, ASTM ISO, PIP, and more

Good people and social skills

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