Mechanical Engineer Continuous Improvement

Syed Safdar Afaque, M. Eng., P. Eng., PMP : +1-403-***-****

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Driven and efficient Engineering Management Professional (Leader) with over 25 years of experience in Project Engineering Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Management, Financial Management, Budgets, Project Controls, Interface Management of Constructions & Commissioning, Risk Analysis, P&L for Oil & Gas Projects, Gas Processing & Treatment Plants, Gas Compression Plants, Oil Separation Plants, Produced Water Treatment Plants, Oil & gas Equipment, familiar with Oil Sands, Chemicals, Refinery and Steel Plants. AREAS OF EXPERTISE;

• Implementation & compliance of corporate guidelines, Code of Business Conducts & Ethics, processes, procedures, Organizational rules and regulations.

• Ensure interface between disciplines, Promote organization culture, encourage innovation, enhance employee motivation and support development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

• Customer relationship, negotiation skills, Business Development, Techno- commercial clarifications, proactively adapt/adjust business models to increase business opportunities, strategic partnerships, market studies, etc.

• Experienced in managing FEED, Detailed Engineering, Estimation/Proposals, Tendering/Contracts Management, Engineering Management, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Quality Management Systems.

• Interface with business units, clients, engineering consultants, vendors to form long term commercial and technical agreements & partnerships, and collaborate to resolve challenges.

• Review quantum of work, schedule, resource requirements, budget, project controls and variance.

• Evaluate employee competence/performance, recruitment, learning & development, succession planning, etc.

• Maintain an engaged team, maximize resource utilization, productivity and cost efficiency.

• Hiring, mentor, coach, train, performance review and succession planning.

• Subject Matter expert of lifecycle of Packaged Equipment (Static/ Rotating equipment, Boilers, Steam Generators

(OTSG), HRSG, Fired Equipment, Flare Stack, Thermal Oxidizers, FA/DA, Heat Exchangers, Air Coolers, Gas Sweetening and Dehydration, TEG units, piping, Plant Machineries & Equipment, etc.). This includes selection, design & engineering, fabrication/construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance, repair, modification and retirement.

• Professional experience performing detailed engineering and design calculations of Static equipment like Pressure Vessels, S&T Heat Exchangers, Reactors, Air Cooled Heat Exchangers, Process piping, Boiler external piping, etc.

• Well versed with Offshore/Onshore structures Topside, Jackets, Rigs, FPSO modules, MOPUstor, etc.

• Ensure scope, schedule, cost, and quality variances are identified, management of change (MOC) processes are followed and approved MOCs are implemented.

• Ensure effective implementation of organizational Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures, international standards, local statutory requirements and industrial best practices.

• Effective participation of projects and process safety related studies and processes such as HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, etc.

• Effective communicator, capable of understanding, anticipating and responding to the needs of the engineering and operation groups and building effective relationships with all the stake holders.

• Pursue and develop opportunities for innovation, such as process improvements, digitalization and advance technology use, workshare, collaboration, to bring value to organization and customer.

• Role model for ethical behavior and compliance with applicable Laws, Policies and Regulatory requirements. PROFESSIONAL CAREER;

Vice President Engineering Management

TIW Western Inc., Calgary, and Tornado Combustion Technologies Inc., Calgary Apr.22 till date Responsibilities;

- Addressing the stakeholders' various needs, concerns, and expectations in planning and executing the project.

- Balancing the competing project constraints, that include scope, quality, schedule, budget, resources, and risks.

- Set up goals and objectives for the Engineering, Drafting, and Quality Control departments aligned with the organizational goals and objectives.

- Ensure professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for performance are developed and maintained.

- Ensure areas of responsibility meet goals and objectives by providing systems, resources, and training.

- Conduct performance reviews, address performance issues, and recognize good performance.

- Provide Technical/HSE leadership to the engineering team and actively participate in business and strategic planning.

- Responsible for directing and overseeing engineering projects, manufacturing details, and complex designs requiring expert application of engineering knowledge.

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- Oversee the engineering work schedule to meet the Project schedule, technical compliance, and budgeted cost.

- Execute Professional Practice Management Plan (PMP) in accordance with Statutory Regulatory Requirements.

- Ensure technical peer reviews are conducted to ensure the technical integrity of the asset and project.

- Ensure that technical integrity is maintained to meet the project schedule.

- Plan and direct all aspects of the engineering activities within the organization. Maintain contact with local, provincial, and national officials concerning any activities that could have a material impact on the business.

- Overseeing the planning, design, development, and improvement of the Company's existing technology.

- Feasibility of Carbon footprint reduction, Hydrogen firing, nuclear energy “Small modular reactors (SMR)” for a clean energy transition in Alberta to become carbon-neutral. Professional relationship with Imperial Oil, Esso, Suncor, Syncrude, Cenovus, Strathcona, MEG Energy, Petronas, etc. Project Engineering Lead

Exchanger Industries Limited, Calgary Mar.’18 – Mar.22 Responsibilities;

- Ensure that engineering design, procurement, construction, and project completion is done in compliance with the project contract requirements, i.e., project schedule, cost, HSE, and company standards and procedures.

- Developed a high-performing engineering team of Thermal Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and designer drafters for optimized design, selection of materials, alternates, troubleshooting, accuracy, efficiency, timely completion of all technical deliverables, and compliance with codes & contract requirements.

- Managed Technical scope, planning, budgeting, monitoring, progress reporting, and minimizing risks.

- Prepared/reviewed equipment specification, Data-Sheet, RFQ, and RFP packages, performing technical bid evaluation & summary report for Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers and Aerial Coolers per ASME Sec. VIII Div.1 and TEMA requirements.

- Responsible engineer for the design and construction of Shell and Tubes Heat Exchanges and Aerial Coolers.

- Working experience of designing software like Compress/PV Elite/ASPEN/HTRI/TEMA/Nozzle Pro, etc.

- Coordinated with Clients, consultants, and vendors to resolve technical issues.

- Participate in Bid clarifications and project weekly meetings.

- Worked closely with supply chain, manufacturing facilities, and QA/QC to resolve materials and manufacturing issues.

- Interacted with local Statutory Organizations for the compliance & registration (CRN) of equipment design. Professional relationship with Imperial Oil, Suncor, Syncrude, Cenovus, Husky, NWR, Trans-Canada, Shell, MHPS, etc. Director of Operations/Engineering

PROLINK Fabrication Ltd., Calgary Jun.’14 – Mar.’18 Responsibilities;

- Implementation of corporate guidelines, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, organizational rules, and regulations.

- Led the Engineering, Proposal, Project Management, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Human Resources, IT, and HSE Departments for their operational effectiveness.

- Direct the financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.

- Managed day-to-day operations of the plant, optimized the processes and technical issues.

- Participated in proposals review ensuring compliance with contracting policy and standards of ethical conduct.

- Root Cause and Lifecycle Cost analysis (RCA / LCA) ensuring timely resolution of issues and disruption of operations.

- Provide leadership to departments for mentorship, continuous improvement, value additions, and cost reductions.

- Established project procedures, project execution plan including the scope of work, deliverables list, master schedule, budget, org charts, and risk register, etc., to manage large projects.

- Maintain P & L responsibility with commercial and financial accountability, margin and overhead management, budget and forecast determination and attainment, risk and opportunity reviews, cost controls, accounts payable/billing and cash collection.

- Transforming key performance metrics review, and initiating actions to close performance gaps.

- Enforced Project Management Plan, weekly progress meetings, reporting, updates, issues, and their resolutions.

- Instituted a company-wide inventory reduction program that improved the annual cash flow by $5 Million per year.

- Improved margins by 5-10% by Change Orders, vendor negotiations, managing schedules, improving design & manufacturing processes, and implementing new pricing models and cost accounting methods.

- Gained customer trust through regular communication/reporting, providing alternative cost-effective solutions resulting in increased repeat and referral business.

Professional relationship with Imperial Oil, Suncor, Syncrude, Cenovus, Husky, NWR, Trans-Canada, Shell, ROSKA, etc. Syed Safdar Afaque, M. Eng., P. Eng., PMP

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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

CAMERON Process Systems Jul.’09 – Jun.’14

Cameron Canada Corporation, Calgary

Responsibilities;

- Subject Matter Expert and Responsible Engineer for Packaged Equipment (static/ rotating equipment, heat exchangers, gas sweetening and dehydration packages, TEG unit, separator, treater, FWKO drum, scrubber, piping, plant machinery & equipment).

- Review client RFP/RFQ, contract, and specifications provide summaries, and prepare technical risk register.

- Prepare mechanical Data Sheet for pressure vessel, heat exchanger, filter, and pig launcher/receiver.

- Ensure all deliverables for the project phases, and detailed engineering are included in the project deliverables list.

- Prepare Technical Bid Evaluations (TBEs) and assist with preparing/finalizing Commercial Bid Evaluations (CBEs).

- Compose engineering notes to convey the contract requirements that are not otherwise expressed in the drawing package.

- Perform squad checks for the major vendor documents as per SDDR requirements.

- Perform mechanical calculations for vessels, heat exchangers, and piping using Compress, PV-Elite, Nozzle Pro, etc.

- Optimized complex design of High Press. /Temp. Process Equipment within the design constraints and parameters.

- Resolved technical queries raised by the shop, client, and vendor at various project stages.

- Ability to travel to the field as built, collect site information, and support fieldwork activities.

- Mentored the Designing & Drafting team through internal training programs, external training, and ABSA seminars.

- Implemented organizational Quality Assurance (QA) at the Design Engineering and Drafting stage for desired results.

- Actively participated in HSE improvements as a Member of the JOSH Committee. Executed several successful projects of Heavy Oil & Natural Gas Processing Plants & Equipment, SAGD, Gathering stations, Compression Station, Metering Stations, Processing facilities, etc., for Suncor, Cenovus, Shell, MEG Energy, Husky, Etc. Engineering Manager

NATCO AL Rushaid Middle East Ltd., Jubail, KSA (A Cameron group of companies) Establish and manage the Engineering Department for the newly established joint venture to design and manufacture large and heavy Process Equipment and packages for oil & Gas industries to cater to the Middle East/Southeast Asian regions. Responsibilities;

- Established, and developed a high-functioning, multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary team of Estimation & Proposals, Engineering, Project Management, Planning & Scheduling, Supply chain management, and Quality Control Department.

- Implemented & complied with corporate guidelines, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

- Created and implemented Design & Engineering processes, procedures, standards, organizational rules, and regulations.

- Assisted in developing Manufacturing Processes, Safe Operating Procedures, and implementation of best practices.

- Reviewed P&ID, Process Equipment Data Sheets, Design calculations, engineering & shop manufacturing drawings, etc.

- Collaborated with Business Development to get included in the Approved Vendor List by SAUDI ARAMCO, KJO, Total, Tatweer Petroleum, Jubail Export Refinery Project (JERP), SABIC, etc.

- Controlled & monitored the utilization of the resources, productivity & efficiency.

- Participated in the annual budget preparation, Project Budget Review, cost breakdown, and cost control. Acting General Manager in the absence of appointed General Manager. OTHER WORK EXPERIENCES;

Engineering Manager; ADYARD Abu Dhabi LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE Manager Projects; GMMOS Dubai LLC, Dubai, UAE

Educational Qualifications Professional Qualifications/Membership Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)

Registered with APEGA in Alberta, EGBC in British

Columbia, and APEGS in Saskatchewan

Mechanical Engineer

Registered with Saudi Council of Engineers in Dammam, KSA

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Master in Mechanical Engineering

MUST University, SA-Francisco, USA

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

AMU, Aligarh, India

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