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Senior Project Mechanical Engineer

Location:
Queens, NY, 11374
Salary:
90
Posted:
August 25, 2024

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MECHANICAL ENGINEER– Oil, Gas, LNG Process Processing Plants, Piping, Pipeline and Export Terminal

Qualifications Profile

Seasoned, solutions-oriented, and results-driven professional, equipped with extensive experience in the field of Liquid Bulk Receiving and Export terminal, in oil and gas/LNG process industry and Thermal Power Plants, Biomass-Fired thermal power station. Armed with proven record of success in managing and accomplishing multiple natural gas. Lean gas distribution and LNG process and liquefaction plant projects within deadline, leading and supervising high-performing teams, improving efficiency, and driving process improvement initiatives. Known for strong work ethic, professional demeanor, strategic thinking, and articulate communication skills; able to resolve complex issues and multitask in fast-paced and challenging environments. Multilingual in English, Bahasa Malaysia, Arabic, Hindi and Tagalog.

Core Competencies

Piping and Pipeline 2D and 3D Design Drafting Pipe Stress Analysis/Installation and Commissioning Budget Management

Regulatory Compliance Organizational Development Client Service and Relations Bid Proposal Development

Professional Experience

International-Matex Tank Terminals (Liquid Bulk Storage), Bayonne, New Jersey

Consultant – Project Manager (Mechanical, Pipeline and Storage Tanks) - Project Engineering and Construction May 2019 to November 2020

Prepare the scope of work, piping drawings, check the installation as per the approved drawing (P&ID, Piping Isometric) and material, equipment specification. Manage the project schedule and budget.

Ensure that the installation works done are in compliance to PHMSA/DoT standard requirement.

Successfully completed an API 650 tank fixed-roof access manhole and nozzle modification project as per API 653, opening for instruments.

Manage the effluent water discharge and treatment facility inside the bulk storage facility.

Lead the project team I the design review for the pressure vessels separator as per ASME VIII Div. 1 and witness the FAT prior to shipment of the vessel to site.

Participated and completed projects assignment review which includes a hazard and operability (HAZOP), constructability reviews, piping clashes with equipment and foundations, and overall technical reviews of the design.

Assigned as Project Manager for the new 7 miles 12” diameter, 0.5” wall thickness API 5L X52 carbon steel multi-product pipeline (gasoline and diesel fuel) between Bayonne and Linden, New Jersey which is in the permitting and FEED phase. This project utilizes HDD technique in crossing Hudson River. Support the FEED study of the project, estimated budget is $200 million.

Secure the Certificate if Insurances before starting any work at location owned by a third party and necessary permits from other utility owners on the Right of Way.

Plans, directs, and coordinates craft personnel in support of the field’s fluctuating labor needs for construction and maintenance

Directs, supports and mentors all subordinate supervisory personnel; ensures compliance with safety and administrative requirements

Assumes primary project leadership responsibilities in partnership with other key team members and project personnel

Evaluates the contractual scope of work; plans, organizes and staffs key project positions through Regional Department Heads, Subordinate Project Managers, General Superintendents, etc.

Establishes project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within the boundaries of IMTT’s corporate policy

Initiates and maintains liaison with clients and contacts to facilitate successful construction activities

Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontracts

Monitors/controls construction through administrative direction of on-site Project Superintendent; prepares, issues and updates master project schedule and variance reports to ensure project is built, safely, on schedule and within budget

Manages financial aspects of contracts (costs, billings, and collections) to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow while simultaneously maintaining a positive relationship with client

Manages risks; investigates potentially serious situations to circumvent problems or promptly implement corrective measures as required

Actively pursues additional work through change orders and communicate these as needed with Corporate Headquarters

Ensures project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and IMTT standards

Champion and lead the safety culture to entire project team. All installation activities come with the JHA (Job Hazard Analysis) to ensure everyone is safe in the project.

Support construction in the construction of an API 650 tanks modification design requirement and compliance as per API 653. Utilize the API standards in day to day activities. I specialize in API pumps, piping/pipeline design, layout, pipe stress analysis, steam tracing lines, insulation and installation quality control performed by the contractor.

New York Power Authority, 9 nos. of Power Plant Sites- an AECOM Project seconded thru AEROTEK

Consultant – Construction Manager – Mechanical/Piping/Access Alarm and Security System

(NERC CIP – North American Electric Reliability Corp. Critical Infrastructure Protection)

Perform successfully the installation assignment, kept project on schedule and within the budget, working on 9 units of G.E. MS 6000 Gas Turbine power plants in different small power stations around New York City in two (2) Major Phases, using MS Project:

November 2018 to January 2019

Access Alarm and Security System

Installation of Control Panels for monitoring access, recording and alarm network integration on all the 9 small Gas

Turbine power units (Gas and Distillate Fired - dual fuel) located all over New York, located in Astoria, Queens, Long Island, Bronx, Brooklyn and Staten Island.

Supervise and manage the installation of wiring conduits, alarm panels and back-up battery

chargers and rechargeable sealed acid batteries.

Ensure that the installation of the various small power plant sites network is configured to Poletti Power Station network

and the card readers, cable pulling, termination are tested and working 100% to eliminate revisiting the site and to mitigate rework

Monitor and update the project schedule and inform the project stakeholders during weekly progress meeting.

Review and approves any additional work performed by the contractor at the site prior to submission of the progress to

Billing NYPA headquarters in White Plains.

Work closely with the various teams assigned in 9 power stations scattered in New York City for safe execution of their scope of work and in compliance with NERC CIP Standard requirement.

Biopower Biomass Power Plant, San Carlos City, Philippines (World Bank Financed project)

Consultant – Construction of Complete Thermal Power Station, Mechanical and Construction Monitoring

2016–2018

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

Successfully completed the construction of a Biomass fired steam power plant project, financed by the IFC of World Bank

Plans and supervises the major functions of the Biomass power plant construction which include the responsibility for the planning and co-ordination of all manpower and equipment, materials supply, and sub-

contracted services, towards the proper completion of the work on schedule with approved drawings, specifications, cost and quality allowable tolerances

Perform review of pipe stress analysis reports of moderately complex systems using CAESAR II stress analysis software and with conclusive results regarding suitability of the design as per ASME B31.1 and B31.3 standard

Establishes QA/QC procedures and conducts quality control inspections and assists in preconstruction efforts while preparing trade contracts and bid packages. Lead and attend project meetings, including progress, preconstruction, and design development. Develop and implement project execution plan. Develop and implement project work plan in coordination with Superintendent.

Manage and monitor the construction and operation of the effluent and storm water from the power station.

The project is using MS Project ver.2016 in our project for scheduling and monitoring.

Develop project scope, approach strategy, assumptions, dependencies, risk, and budget.

Manage approved projects through the life cycle, including change requests, issues management, risk management, status reporting.

Coordinate with all stakeholders and dependent projects to develop detailed project schedules.

Facilitate project meetings to resolve risks, issues, or requests for scope change.

Track project plan & actual expenses against Budget and Purchase Orders.

Facilitate communications between stakeholders of dependent projects and with management.

Develop or deliver presentations to executives.

Review and approve mechanical drawings (Compressor units, cooling tower, water treatment plant, various types of conveyor systems and related work) from other disciplines, such as electrical and instrumentation and controls system, to ensure design, quality inspection and safety packages are complete.

Initiates business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships, open communication with partners, investors and team, along with growing and directing an oil and gas practice. Proactively manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, help recruit, and be a positive role model.

Ensures project criteria and scope are met by all engineering disciplines. Expedites distribution of action items following discussions/meetings with the contractor (EPC and subcontractors) and Project Stakeholders

Provided keen oversight to the overall major functions of the Biomass power plant construction, such as planning and coordinating all manpower and equipment, materials supply, and sub-contracted services to complete work on schedule based on approved drawings, specifications, cost and quality allowable tolerances

Scope of procurement work, schedules, and budgets for assigned project buy outs, monitoring progress to maintain those procurements. Interfaces with procurement and subcontract personnel to facilitate the bid process

Ensured compliance of sub-contractors at each stage of work with all technical aspects of contract through individual contacts and co-ordination meetings

Managed the overall cost of construction including the use of labor, materials, and equipment by reviewing variances from budgeted expenditure and recommending action to bring them under control

Produced correspondence with signature of the senior vice president of operations for stakeholders, EPC contractors, and sub-contractors related to project scope

Keenly assessed all method statement in the area of responsibility prior to issue for construction including IFC drawings

Prepares technical reports and documentation of activity for the client and project management.

Obtains, analyzes, and circulates technical and contractual information to project disciplines.

PROJECT ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES

Proficient understanding and working knowledge of ASME/ANSI B31.1 Power Piping Code

Knowledge of and a working familiarity with current codes, standards, and regulations such as ASME B31.3, NFPA 20 and other standards related to POWER, OIL and GAS industry.

Analyze what-if scenarios, evaluate process engineering and hydraulics of equipment and piping systems.

Develop, administer and supervise project budgets along with schedules.

Prepare project scopes, AFE s, cost estimates and proposals for all new projects, equipment sizing, specifying equipment as per project requirement, modifications and related parameters

Provide primary selection, sizing along with layout of projected new or expanded facilities.

Lead the team in preparation of PFD - process flow diagrams along with P&ID’s.

Review and introduce review process of technical submittal that accelerated the approval of all submittal and shorten the approval cycle by 1 week of the previous process

Coordinated closely with preparation and review of PFD (Process Flow Diagram), P&IDs (Piping & Instrument Drawings), front end engineering design, develop detailed engineering documents and provide technical support during construction and commission activities.

Review the pipe stress analysis report of the high pressure and temperature piping system such as steam lines, compressed air, treated and raw water pipeline/piping system)

Evaluated the steam turbine condenser cooling water to cooling tower piping system for the transient flow analysis and resolved the water-hammer issue

Analysis of steam turbine and rotating machinery (pumps, compressors, pressure vessel/tanks) piping nozzle allowable loading conditions and limitations

Project scope include power plant balance of plant facilities modifications, including HVAC, piping and pipe supports, Fire protection equipment, rotating equipment, and other mechanical systems.

Lead the project team in performing design reviews to satisfy technical specifications, in liaison with investors and project team

Check standard design calculations of designers and other engineers within the team

Actively contribute to design reviews, safety reviews (Risk Assessments and HAZOP's)

RasGas Company, Inc. (JV Qatar Petroleum and Exxon-Mobil), Doha, Qatar, now merged and known as Qatar Gas

Technical Lead Design Engineer 2013–2016

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

In charge in regular communication with RasGas major project management and other discipline representatives, consultants (EPCM), specialist - various engineering subject matter experts, vendors and construction contractors for coordination, classification and guidance regarding gas pipeline/piping design, and construction activities.

Leading a team of mechanical, piping designers and engineers in preparing manual, isometrics, ensuring timely availability of quality isometrics to be fed to a fabrication and installation contractor.

Interfacing with both Construction and the stakeholders to ensure all project requirements are met.

Take ownership of the GAS and LNG pipeline project and reporting, and responsible for lead the team in coordination across different discipline and aligned in the project completion and budget as per expectations of the stakeholders

Work package includes Pipeline sizing, selection of pipe, supports and valve/valve actuators design, layout from tie-in points to the new 36-inch pipeline system connecting to Station A-1 Gas Metering and to provide power supply to the motorized valve actuators.

Pipeline run on both above the ground/pipeline rack and underground, Cathodic protection design is included in the project scope.

Review and approved the tie-in procedure, pressure test, line drying, and N2 packed the line for commissioning

Scope include the new sales gas pipeline to new gas liquefaction (LNG) plant. The export facilities pipeline is insulated including the pipe supports due to cryogenic application

We are using MS Project as a tool in our project schedule and monitoring for less complex project and Primavera (P6) for large projects.

Team member in the pipeline integrity management system, (PIMS) and performed the review of the Long Guide Wave Ultrasonic Inspection report and introduced to the team solutions on how to perform leak repairs without pipeline shutdown. We applied the ASME B31G level 0 corrosion defect assessment for blunt type defects, level 1and 2 corrosion defect assessment, ASME/API 579 FFS Level 2 and to evaluate the remaining life of the studied facilities

PROJECT ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES

Prepare preliminary stress analysis and calculations for pump, compressor, hear exchanger, tank/vessel nozzle local loads

Prepare preliminary manual/computer line stress calculations (including thermal, dead weight, loop, etc.) with modeling, loading calculations and summaries of piping systems

Perform review of pipe stress analysis reports of moderately complex systems using CAESAR II stress analysis software and with conclusive results regarding suitability of the design as per ASME B31.3

Develop data for spring hanger and various types of pipe supports used in sizing and selection

Train junior local engineers as required

Coordinate multi-disciplinary project design for gas processing plants (expansion TRAIN for gas processing) utilizing engineering staff and subcontractors

Poletti Gas Turbine Combines Cycle Power Station, New York Power Authority NYPA), Astoria, NY

Project Engineer, Fabrication and Installation 2013

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

Evaluated the contract and selection of bidders and coordinated EPC’s and conduct follow-up in the field

Took charge of developing, tracking, and administering projects based on timeframe and budget

Lead the project team in the right-of-way selection and in initiating application and getting approval from the local authority

Assigned as member for the pipeline and piping integrity management team for the BOP piping for cooling water supply, deluge foam pipeline and downstream gas fuel supply line from the gas pressure reducing and metering skid of the gas utility company. Performed evaluation of the pipeline wall thickness and calculated the remaining life of the pipeline.

The project schedule was prepared using MS Project and being updated as per project performance against the baseline schedule

Notified the management and stakeholders on all issues affecting project contract schedule and budget

Mitigated potential issues or cost and budget over-runs through creation of strategic plan

Procured equipment, material, and services while preparing contract for the selection and hiring of subcontractors as well as negotiating project cost and project-related concern

Maintained safe implementation of project, from design review, equipment and piping installation procedures to start-up/commissioning

Contributed in the design of CP systems in various industry applications such as storage tanks, aboveground and underground storage tanks, and pipelines

Oversaw the installation of rectifier and ground bed with source code calculations and protective coating

Developed specifications for surge vessel, storage tanks, pumps, metering and pressure regulating systems, and pipeline classification while collaborating with vendors to purchase equipment and materials

Led cross-functional design reviews, change management process, and construction prestart-up reviews

Established project execution plan, company standard procedures, and installation and testing process in compliance with applicable design specifications and standards

Guaranteed proper development of works cope, project documentation, and drawings to meet internal standards, good engineering practice, and regulatory requirements

Communicated with EPC construction manager, project engineers, and sub-contractors regarding project deliverables and timing

Coordinated with liaison and oversaw process qualification, start-up, and troubleshooting to meet plant performance targets

Carbis Fluid Handling LLC, Florence, SC

Senior Mechanical Engineer 2012

PROJECT ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES

Applied skills in designing using 2D and 3D design software and fabrication of custody transfer skids for petroleum and bio-fuels including crude oil, gas, ethanol, and methanol

Responsible in the design, specification, sizing and selection of Fiscal metering skid or custody transfer metering skid

Well versed of LNG flow process, storage and handling, transportation, including health, safety, maintenance, operations, governmental regulations and associated codes and standards such as ASME B21. 8, B31.3, API 5L, 1104, NFPA and OSHA, to name a few of the engineering standards applied in the project.

Experience in Liquid Measurement and pressure reducing system

Experience with instrumentation, fluids, piping standards and hazardous

Supervised the Project Team in conducting front-end designs worth $1.5M custody transfer skid to various clients ranging from chemical process and export facilities to gas plants across the United States

We are using MS project in preparing our project schedule and to monitor progress

Handled engineering contracts, procurement, construction, and commissioning interfaces as well as physical, logistical, informational, organizational, and other project and operations issues

Monitored the project schedule and resources using MS Project

Visit the project site to support start-up and commissioning activities of our client

Offered strategic leadership to Project Team with extensive engineering experience in the procurement industry that provided necessary overview of the business

Accomplished challenging assignments which included bio-fuel, ethanol, crude oil, natural gas custody transfer skids, pipeline owners and export terminals through investigation, troubleshooting, and resolution of multiple mechanical engineering issues

Science Application International Corp (SAIC), Tulsa, OK

Project Engineering Specialist III 2011–2012

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

Specialized in coordination of project technical activities, plans, cost controls and schedules for the projects handled.

Direct oversight of contractor(s) engineering work and monitors work for compliance to applicable codes and specifications, accepted engineering practices and company engineering standard requirements.

Participate in a multi-discipline team of professionals that provide Company support, monitoring, reporting and project controls related to the project.

Participate in the development of engineering specifications and provide support and quality assurance in the procurement of materials, equipment and services to ensure conformity with sound engineering practice and cost effectiveness.

Perform 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCad Plant 3D and CADWorx software

Well versed of LNG flow process, storage and handling, transportation, including health, safety, maintenance, operations, governmental regulations and associated codes and standards such as ASME B21. 8, B31.3, 31, API 5L, API 1104, NFPA and OSHA, to name a few of the engineering standards applied in the project.

Manage diligently the construction quality and adherence to specifications within a safe work environment of all the contractors and subcontractors.

Overseeing the preparation of detailed engineering activities and the preparation of procurement packages by the EPC contractor.

Contribute positively towards FID (Final Investment Decision) package.

Project schedule was prepared and monitored using MS Project

Management of project engineering, deliverables, agreeing scope of work and ensuring delivery from the Contractor

Tracking costs and man hours.

PROJECT ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES

Carryout pipe stress analysis on fractionation tower feed piping, heat exchanger, reboiler, fired heaters, gas compressor, CO2 piping system and booster pump piping system, utilizing CAESAR II software and reviewing pipe stress report produced by other engineers to ensure accuracy before submitting for approval to client and project owner representative

Review pipe stress analysis of piping systems to qualify piping in accordance with ASME codes, project standard and project specifications

Performed pipe stress simulation to identify excessive nozzle loads induced by the connected piping to the mechanical equipment and pipe support and its specifications, and prepared bid tabulation of the tenders received from contractors and vendors

Understanding of piping loading cases including dead load, thermal, seismic and wind loading conditions as they apply to piping design and Code compliance

Evaluate calculated stress results, displacements, and pipe support loads

Preparation of project pipe support production drawings

Pipe support related supplemental structural steel design interface

Proficient at Microsoft Excel spreadsheet program

Working and interfacing with major equipment vendors

Working and interfacing with pipe support equipment vendors

Field inspection and verification of installed pipe supports to confirm proper installation per design drawings

Coordinate efforts with cross-functional teams in developing and validating pressure designs for equipment, piping, and structures

Review and approve project drawings; maintain communication with the project team, manufacturing and the field

Assist assigned engineers and designers in the resolution of technical engineering and design challenges

Ensure designs meet specification, process, manufacturing and other contractual requirements

Utilize Process flow diagrams, PIDs, process data sheets, heat and material balance simulations, and other engineering data in support of new and current designs

Develop procedures and work instructions required to design, develop and validate analytical results

Translate stakeholder’s needs / requirements into detailed project plans while driving internal execution to meet project targets

Provide technical field support from pressure testing, pipeline drying, startup, troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Lead in providing critical technical information and communications on significant issues or developments

Participate on Pipeline Integrity Management System team assigned to address reliability issue and plant shutdown scheduling

Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews such as technical requirement in reducing the shutdown time exploring various types of welding methodology during plant shutdown due to very limited time available

Participate in the development of proposals for projects and project development and scoping of work

Ensure that delivered products and services achieve highest quality and performance levels

Protect the Intellectual Property rights of the Company

Impeccable knowledge in working revamp/brownfield projects and in cryogenic piping system (CO2 and LNG)

Expertise in piping layout on towers, vessels, gas compressors or pumps

Prepared, reviewed, and submitted project engineering deliverable such as design drawings, quality assurance (QA/QC, ITP’s-Inspection Test plan) procedure and plans for an expansion project of Sulfur Recovery Unit (Amine) in a crude oil refinery client in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Led mechanical engineering design efforts and assisted junior and senior engineers and designers

Guided other engineers, provided technical information to project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure complete and timely design

British Petroleum, Houston, TX (Mustang Engineering provided Office, along I-10 [Katy], Houston)

Senior Piping Layout and Stress Engineer, Project Owner’s Representative 2008–2010

PROJECT ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES

Review and approve piping and instrument diagrams, piping isometric drawings and pipe support drawings as applied to power plant design and related construction

Proficient understanding and working knowledge of ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code

Provide guidance to the Piping Engineers working on the plat for equipment and piping layout due to limited space and over-all platform weight constraints

Proficient in CAESAR II piping stress analysis computer programs

Proficient with AutoCAD Plant 3D design programs as well as CADWorx design program

Review pipe stress analysis of piping systems to qualify piping in accordance with ASME codes, project standard and project specifications

Performed pipe stress simulation to identify excessive nozzle loads induced by the connected piping to the mechanical equipment and pipe support and its specifications, and prepared bid tabulation of the tenders received from contractors and vendors

Understanding of piping loading cases including dead load, thermal, seismic and wind loading conditions as they apply to piping design and Code compliance

Evaluate calculated stress results, displacements, and pipe support loads

Pipe support related supplemental structural steel design interface

Preparation of project pipe support production drawings

Pipe support related supplemental structural steel design interface

Proficient at Microsoft Excel spreadsheet program

Working and interfacing with major equipment vendors

Working and interfacing with pipe support equipment vendors

Field inspection and verification of installed pipe supports to confirm proper installation per design drawings

TUV-NORD Middle East (Member TUV-NORD Group), Qatar Petroleum PS2 and PS3 Offshore Production Platform and in Halul Island, Qatar

Senior Piping Engineer

PROJECT ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES 2008

Successfully completed the evaluation of the remaining life of the offshore piping system of the two crude oil/gas production and living platform.

Lead the team in developing the tender document as per contract with Qatar Petroleum which include the scoping of the work, marked-up piping isometrics detailing the type o defects and whet type of maintenance work is needed to correct the damage of corrosion on the piping system, supports and steel structure.

Perform site walk down to evaluate Pipeline, Piping, valves and Support corrosion interface (crevice type of corrosion) survey in the offshore production platform and wellhead satellite platforms using the most recent P&ID, as per as per API RP 14E, NACE, ASME B31G and ASME/API 579.

Perform Piping Stress analysis calculations as per ASME B31.3 and DNV-D-101 using CAESAR II v5.20 software on piping sections that requires lifting from pipe support due to pipe support structure repair/replacement due to severe crevice and localized pitting types of corrosion. To identify/quantify those missing piping supports that has to be replaced during the scheduled plant shutdown.

Organize formal weekly interface status reporting to OIC- Offshore



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