Engineering Project

ABU SELIM ***********@*****.***

Title: Pipeline Engineer

Education: Masters in Pipeline Engineering (MEng.) Calgary University, Canada

Instrumentation Graduate, SAIT, Canada 2010

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, RUET, Bangladesh

Registrations: Professional Engineer, APEGA (#130404)

Career Synopsis

Experience in design, construction, operation and projects management of pipeline and facility engineering. Performed design calculation including determining wall thickness, stress, hydraulics, line sizing, crossings, buoyancy control, pulling force for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), upheaval buckling and hot tap tie-in as per CSA Z662, ASME B31.4, B31.8, API 1102, international codes, standards, and regulatory requirements (AER, 49 CFR 191,192, 195). Reviewed and Approved GA's, Alignment sheets, Right of Way (ROW) drawings; bend schedules, and crossing details. Provided engineering input for developing Plot Plan, Key Plan, P&ID and Alignment sheets. Performed procurement activities including MRQ/ MRP development, technical evaluation/ recommendation, vendor drawings review and approvals. Focused on safety and keen interest in optimizing design with consideration to alternative options in reducing project cost.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Pipeline Engineer Jacobs Canada Inc. Calgary, AB April 2015 – December 2016

Kuwait Oil Company’s Heavy Oil Development Project consisting of a central processing (CPF), trunk lines, infield

satellite stations (ISS), two well blocks using Cyclic Steam Stimulation (CSS) process and pipeline project of export oil

pipeline 163 km - NPS 24, fuel gas pipeline 80 km - NPS 24, make up water pipeline 130 km - NPS 30, interconnect

pipeline 2 km- NPS 36, 34, 30, production pipeline 4.5 km - NPS 24, steam pipeline 4.5 km - NPS 24, 16, casing gas

pipeline 4.5 km - NPS 10 and disposal water pipelines (HDPE liner), 19 km - NPS 12, 10.

Coordinated discipline lead for timely review of documents, and arranged meeting with project management

consultant and engineering team for technical discussion, clarification and resolved issues.

Reviewed and Approved pipeline design calculations for wall thickness, road crossing, induction bends, cold bends,

buoyancy, upheaval buckling calculation.

Reviewed pipeline drawings including Alignment sheets, Routing, GAs, Plot Plan, Key Plan, and P&ID.

Reviewed specification, datasheets and inquiry requisition for line pipe materials, induction bends, flange and fittings,

pig launcher / receiver, barred tee, insulation joint, coating (3LPE), heat shrink sleeves, pig signaler, corrosion

coupon, anchor flange.

Reviewed pipeline stress analysis report in different soil model condition. Reviewed hydro test section plan and

construction specification.

Pipeline Technical Specialist WorleyParsons Canada Limited, Calgary, AB January 2014 – September 2014

Syncrude Inter Corridor Relocation(ICR) Pipeline Project: (13 km long corridor pipeline project consists of three pipelines of Froth - NPS 36, Process water - NPS 30, Natural Gas - NPS 14. The pipelines were designed to relocate existing lines beside the shell boundary to new location for expansion of shell plant.).

Performed wall thickness calculation for line pipe and crossing, performed stress calculation for different pipe grade and selected pipe grade following regulatory requirement(AER), codes (CSA _Z662) and standards (API_1102).

Provided engineering input for developing alignment sheets, crossing drawings and typical drawings.

Checked drawings to ensure conformity with project specifications, company guidelines, and engineering

practices.

Syncrude Froth Replacement (FRP) Pipeline Project: (44 km long Froth - NPS 36 pipeline was designed to replace aged pipeline to transport crude oil from Syncrude Aurora plant to Milder lake base plant).

Reviewed FEED documents and segregated documents for individual departments for detailed engineering.

Reviewed cost estimation, project execution plans, design basis memorandum, route scouting, regulatory support, pipeline design calculations and drawings, sectionalizing valves.

Coordinated overseas engineering manager / lead for developing alignment sheets, crossing and typical

drawings. Checked drawings to ensure conformity with project specifications, company guidelines, and engineering

practices.

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Pembina MBU / NBU Pipeline Project: (Pipeline project was 9 km long, NPS 16, 10 for transporting crude and propane (C3+) from Namao Junction Terminal to RFS through Godbout).

Reviewed survey reports, master crossing list, preliminary routing to match drawings (Tie-Ins, Valve stations), finalized bends quantities. Reviewed geotechnical report to identify buoyancy area.

Performed pulling force calculation for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), and compared force with stress calculation of hoop buckling, installation stress (combined loads), and operating loads.

Coordinated specialist team for developing HDD profile drawings and analyzed stress.

Participated weekly project meeting with client for project update and technical discussion.

Enbridge Wood Buffallo Pipeline extension Project: (Pipeline project was 450 km long, 762 mm diameter (NPS 30 OD. The pipeline was designed to transport dilbit product from Enbridge Cheecham Terminal in North Eastern Alberta to the Enbridge Battle River Terminal. The dilbit pipeline has capacity to transport 544,000 bpd (492,000 bpd annualized daily average).

Performed wall thickness calculation for line pipe and crossing. Validated calculation compare with company guideline, regulatory requirement (AER), Codes (CSA z662) and Standards (API_RP1102).

Performed buoyancy control for Geotextile bag, saddle weight, continuous concrete coating, bolt on weight, bolt on weight with wood lag, screw anchor etc. in different medium (Muskeg, muddy water, water).

Prepared Hydro test section plan for different section. Calculated water volume required for different section and pressure at low, high and critical point.

Coordinated design drafter for developing pipeline schematic, alignment sheets, typical drawings.

Prepared Hydro test section plan for different section considering pressure at low, high and critical point. Calculated water volume required.

Reviewed construction work package, material requisition(MR) for line pipe and mechanical equipment.

Piping Engineering Specialist SNC-Lavalin Inc. Calgary, AB November 2011- January 2013

CNRL Tailing Pipeline Project: (Tailings extraction from Froth treatment process in bitumen production were pumped to tailing ponds through tailing Pipelines (NPS 24,16) for storage, solids settling and water release).

Performed hydraulic calculation for sizing tailing pipelines. Performed wall thickness, stress calculation for pipe grade selection per CSA Z662 and API 1102.

Prepared material requisition (MR) for piping commodities and specialty items, prepared RFQ, bid evaluation and coordinated with vendors for technical clarification and drawing requirements.

Prepared technical deviation notices, cost estimation for management of change (MOC), coordinated with client for technical clarification and get approval.

Reviewed alignment sheets, design details and crossing drawings to ensure conformity with project specifications,

company guidelines, and engineering practices.

Analyst - Oil Sands AGAT Laboratories, Calgary, AB March 2010 - December 2010

Analyzed Residual fluid saturations measured by the Dean Stark method and provide accurate estimations of water

content, bitumen content and fluids porosity.

Analyzed Particle Size Distribution by clean and dry Dean Stark sand residue.

Delivered high quality analytical data accurately and on time by following applicable Standard Operating Procedures.

Instrument Technician Peterson Instruments, Canada, Calgary AB January 2007- August 2008

Assembled and calibrated flow recorder (model Dri Flo 11 and Barton), liquid accumulator (sampler, model SA-77), bellows and set parameter for high and low pressure switch (HLR)

Participated in technical meetings intended for product development and reviewed customer requirements and complaints.

Mechanical Engineering KDS Accessories, Chittagong, Bangladesh. October 2004 to February 2006

Responsible for detailed design of pipeline feeding natural gas to 2x800 kW steam generators. Prepared Design Basis Memorandum (DBM), Scope of Work(SOW), Project Execution Plans (PEP), Cost estimation for management of change (MOC).

Coordinated with government agencies to get approval for branch connection from the main feeder line. Reviewed alignment sheets, design details and crossing drawings to ensure conformity with project specifications, company guidelines, and engineering practices.

Organised engineering development of Construction Work Package, including project description, construction specifications, IFC drawings and material lists

Supervised pipeline construction work with preparing right-of-way(ROW), topsoil striping (where appropriate), checking welding (Ultrasonic, X-ray), coating, lowering pipe into trench, backfilling and restoration of ROW

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Plant Engineering Bata Bangladesh Ltd. Bangladesh. October 1996 to October 2004

Accustomed FEED and Detailed engineering of gas, steam, effluent pipelines including development of construction

execution plans, route selection, right of way drawings, crossing design, and pressure testing plan.

Experienced in project cost estimation for pipeline, facilities such as Approval for expenditure (AFE) Total Installed

Cost (TIC) with the estimation of engineering design, labor, material, and construction cost

Performed pipeline design calculation including wall thickness, hoop stress, longitudinal stress, combined stress, bending

stress, hydraulic, line sizing, crossings, buoyancy control as per ASME B31.4 and ASME B31.8

Reviewed piping & instrumentation diagram (P & ID), vendor drawings and mechanical / field equipment requirement,

gate valve, ball valve, PRV (Pressure Regulated Valve), PID controller etc.

Provided integrity management recommendations for pipeline construction, reactivation, reversal, and expansion projects.

Attended technical meetings and resolving the issues on the technical proposal. Participated in interface checks for Material Selection Diagrams (MSD), P&ID, PFD, Piping and civil drawings related to equipment. Managed the project scope of work, budget and schedule and kept project engineer informed of the scope changes.

Mechanical Engineer Jordache Engineering Ltd. Bangladesh. January 1992 - October 1996

Designed plant layout, selected materials for piping as per code (ASME) and standard (ANSI). Reviewed piping detailing & materials as per code ASME B31.3.

Coordinated the activities of the engineering and design groups and supervised, controlled the

progress of turn-around/ overhauling of the plant per schedule, expedited and ensured the

completion on time in coordination with other disciplines/functional group involved

Prepared and coordinated Budget cost estimation & reviewed MOC (Management of Change), NCR (Non-Conformance Request), JHA (Job Hazard Analysis), LOTO (Log-out/Tag-out System), PTW (Permit to Work System), PM (Preventive Maintenance work).

Additional Training

Pipeline Design Construction and Operation

Liquid/ Gas Pipeline Hydraulics

Geomatics Engineering in Pipelines

Pipeline Integrity Management

Stress Corrosion Cracking in Pipeline

Pipeline Coatings

Project Management

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