Mechanical Engineer Engineering

Asifa Wani

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Career summary

Mechanical Engineer: With 11 years of experience in EPCM, Process Control, Project Engineering, Consulting, and Project Management. Ability to design profitable/functional and aesthetic designs, reduce project cost and lead a creative and pragmatic mechanical engineering team. Detailed oriented professional with strong problem–solving, Organization Leadership, work ethics, Risk Management, entrepreneurship, conversation skills, and teamwork skills.

Areas of expertise include/ Industries:

Managed and designed capital project plans, budgets, schedules, purchasing and timelines for Greenhouse industry, Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants and hydro power plants projects.

Collaborated closely with customers and clients to deliver solutions and support client satisfactions.

Managed and executed multiple engineering projects and manufacturing projects with various multi disciplines on project requirements. Shared technical knowledge and best engineering practices within the teams.

Developed standards, processes, and manuals for engineering activities and as per project requirements.

Designed and verified Cooling Tower designs, selection of Pumps, Blowers and Valves

Supervised and mentor junior staff and engineers and maintain quality control work within engineering team.

Designed and selected the Industrial Process Cooling Systems

Designed, selected, and verified the HVAC Systems for Condos, City Halls, Greenhouses, GMP’s and Non-GMP areas and other offices.

Prepared reports and summarizes and participated for CAD drawings structure for every project.

Resolved technical issues within the department and remotely onsite issues.

Worked full cycle of Project Construction.

Project Management/Engineering Skills:

Developed and implemented construction contracts.

Prepared MDL (Master Document List), BOM (Bill of Material), RFI’s and RFP’s for bidding proposals and authoring technical reports and standards.

Prepared AFE’s and CER’s for different projects.

Coordinated and monitored any changes and deviations during the design work to ensure that all deadlines met with Codes and Standards.

Provided technical support to construction team, commissioning teams and other multi-disciplinary teams.

Prepared project estimates for design, equipment, installation, materials, labor, and other related costs

Managed and oversee project contract work both in Engineering and Construction within Timelines

Worked on Multi-Million-dollar projects from CAD $25k-$90M

Ensured that as-built drawings and documentation are available for reference to clients for construction, commissioning, and operations. Worked on Quality Control, Process Equipment Selection and Equipment Design

Managed Process Piping Design, Engineering Design and Equipment Purchasing process

Conducted and participated in project meetings with project execution team, engineering group, operations, and clients to resolve the issues with the projects and site issues.

Knowledge of GMP, EU-GMP, GACP, HAZOP processes, CAPEX-OPEX, Odor abatement, MERV’s and HEPA filters

Client Relationship, and Documentation control

Planned Risk management, FMEA, and Contingency plans

Involved in Health and safety requirements and Regulatory requirements

Worked on Process Optimization through continuous process improvements.

Expert in Technical Engineering Calculations, PID’s, Layouts, Process flow diagrams (PFD), Reading cut sheets/data sheets for equipment and graphs.

Technologies worked on:

UF, RO, Nano filtration, Demineralization, Organic Rankine Cycle, Boilers, Micro turbines, Gas Turbines, Pressure vessels, Tanks and Ventilation systems and filtration includes selection of filters like MERV’s and HEPA filters and conditioning technologies like condensing units and Air makeup units, Chillers and Air handling units with consideration of standards and codes ASME, API, ASHRAE, ISO, OSHA, ANSI, CSA, GMP and TSSA.

Professional experience

Manager, Engineering and Construction Projects.

Aurora Larsen’s Projects, Burlington April 2019-Apr 2020

(Greenhouses designing, Constructions, HVAC and Selection of equipment’s)

Overseas and drives facility design and construction initiatives, technical documentation as well as URS writing.

Plan, execute and monitor variety of construction projects throughout to ensure that the project completion on budget and on schedule.

Preparing project work sheets, weekly status reports to review for clients and stake holders.

Develops and manages a projects management plan that outlines staffing, materials, equipment, subcontracting and other services that are necessary to deliver the project on time and within budget.

Review project contractual documents to gain an understanding of the project requirements.

Organizes and conduct meetings with project staff, stakeholders, and management to communicate information related to each function needed.

Take appropriate actions/steps to minimize the impact of deviation.

Provides technical assistance and recommends construction methods and equipment.

Where applicable, promote and maintain GMP requirements.

Resolves any problems that may arise during execution, and performance other duties as assigned.

CAPEX and APEX cost comparison.

Project sites in Canada, EU-GMP and USA. Projects Like - Nordic Denmark, SKY Nordic Edmonton, CANN Grp.

Project Engineer- HVAC Aug 2018-April 2019

Aurora Larsen’s Projects, Burlington

(Greenhouses designing, Constructions and Selection of equipment’s)

Lead and participate in conceptual design studies for all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems of multiple custom high-end greenhouses.

Advice on selection of chillers and AHU.

Produce RFP (request for proposal) documents related to HVAC systems.

Participate in the elaboration of technical documentation related to greenhouse HVAC systems: drawings, specifications, commissioning, and maintenance plans.

Lead and participate in the development of customized design and calculation models adapted to out-of-standard greenhouse HVAC systems.

Provide recommendations and implements solutions to complex issues; ensure compliance with quality process and standards.

Respond to tender queries regarding contract documents. Provide construction phase field services when required.

Participation in all departmental meetings.

Cost, Technical analysis on technologies and services provided by vendors.

Site visits if required.

Review the technology and suggest advantages and disadvantages after analyzing.

Looking solution for Odor abatement and Odor study.

Selection of filters MERV’s and HEPA filters.

Project Engineer Mar 2016-Aug 2018

Toromont-CIMCO., Toronto,

(Designing and Selection of HVAC systems for Industrial cooling, Arena’s and Manufacture Chillers and AHU’s)

Designing refrigeration systems and HVAC systems in compliance with Codes & Specifications (Following ASHRAE).

Procurement of equipment’s and components related with refrigeration system.

Supervising and Directing 3D modeling and the preparation of drawings for fabrication Processes.

Coordinating project requirements with other engineers, electrical, controls, Customers, and manufacturing departments.

Involved in manufacturing process of equipment’s for e.g. water tanks, nuts, and bolts.

Involved in Client, vendor and sub-contractor’s meetings and communications and preparing meeting minutes.

Mentoring/Managing junior engineers and drafters for CAD preparation drawings.

Validation of process drawings and documents for TSSA requirements.

Preparing Process Flow diagrams and PID for HVAC systems.

Preparing O&M manuals for the projects.

Site visits and other miscellaneous work related to management like preparing MOM’s. And presenting work plan to senior management or project status report.

Sites worked on Brampton city hall Ontario, Kingston Arena and Wholesome Harvest Bakery Toronto and High-Rise Condos.

Process Engineer Sep 2013-Feb 2016

Genalta Power Inc., Oakville,

(Oil and Gas Sector, Generating Power/ Electricity from Waste Gas)

Detailed engineering for energy recovery projects focusing on waste heat, waste gas and waste pressure.

Defined the project scope, goals and deliverables dates that support business goals in collaboration with senior management.

Prepared estimates of mechanical equipment’s, instruments, and process costs and Prepared RFQ’s, RFI’s for the project processes and prepared project reports and commissioning plans.

Prepared technical specification and standards for materials and prepared technical data sheets for equipment’s.

Participated to reduce the external and internal cost for all assigned projects. Developed and reviewed the sketches and CAD drawings of equipment’s to assist in the communication of plans/designs and ideas.

Assisted the design and Engineering on new projects and coordinating staff in responding to vendor drawings, data sheets for equipment’s and requests for information and quotation.

Coordinated and lead in the improvement and problem-solving processes for all assigned projects.

Assisted and verified the mechanical/electrical and civils drawings to ensure the best implementation design.

Developed process models and drawings for PFD’s, P&ID’s and process calculations sheets and reports and run simulation and participated in design reviews and HAZOP’s.

Prepared and review cost and budget tracking reports and participated in approval processes for MCA and check packages for CRN registration for all equipment’s.

Regularly and timely reported on work assigned and communicated with project technical and administrative issues to the Project Engineering Coordinator, Engineering team and assisted in resolution.

Recommended, selected, and took part in purchasing process for new equipment’s and instrumentation.

Selected and approval processes for new quotes for equipment’s and other products.

Developed relations and contacts with vendors and suppliers for materials, equipment’s, and instruments.

Collaborated closely with vendors to determine clients or customers’ needs and monitor the progress through quotations and design specifications.

Worked closely with the engineering team and other teams for project schedule to deliver all projects within scope and schedule time and building strong relationships with all groups within the site and vendors.

Established strong relationship with Clients and managing their expectations.

Followed all related standards and codes like ISO, ASME, ANSI, CSA, Pressure vessels codes ASME-VIII division-I for Boilers pressure vessels, gas process piping (ASME B31.3) and procedures to complete the design details and documentation.

Prepared data sheets for all related instruments and other equipment’s of process.

Gathered all information from vendors, suppliers on each equipment or product and present recommendation summary to senior manager for approvals.

Performed other duties related with projects and observed the standards for safe working conditions outlined in OHSA and regulations in employee handbook.

Sites worked at: Husky Oil, Harvest Bellshill CGP and St. Mary’s Bowmansville.

Process-Mechanical Engineer Aug 2012- July 2013

Dick Engineering Inc., Toronto,

(Pulp and Paper and Municipal Water Treatment Projects)

Managed projects of water treatment, steam systems, condensate return system, boilers services and plant air systems.

Prepared flow diagrams and process instrumentation diagrams of project. Developed specifications of each equipment and pumps.

Prepared preliminary design and cost estimates required to analyze cost to benefit of capital expenditures of projects and checked loop sheets, loop diagrams, line list /valve list /tie point list/instrument list.

Coordinated with inter discipline departments to resolve the issues and to complete the project on time.

Updated existing P&ID is of plant on site and attended site meetings as well.

Assessed and checked the mechanical and civils drawings.

Worked on site for updating the existing PID’s like SANOFI Pasteur Toronto and Chemical Industry Chemtura in Scarborough.

Project Engineer (Process-Mechanical-EPCM) Aug 2011 – Mar 2012

Siemens Power Engineering Pvt. Ltd, India,

(Wastewater Treatment and Construction Projects)

Managed and project Management of detailed projects of design and engineering department (EPCM).

Prepared and assess mechanical design drawings and general drawings in the following areas: general equipment layouts, equipment foundation drawings, P&ID's, piping drawings, PFD’s, Building plan drawings, floor drawings and G.A drawings of vessels and knowledge of HVAC drawings.

Ensured designs comply with applicable and project specific codes and standards (ASME, ANSI & IS: Codes).

Performed design activities for the various extension projects and provided technical support to construction sites and operating equipment’s.

Coordinated with inter discipline departments to resolve the issues and to complete the project on time.

Worked with multi-discipline teams to develop optimum equipment layouts in accordance with client's and other established standards.

Prepared proposal process design parameters and wrote performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.

Coordinated with the procurement department and the equipment supplier during the purchasing of the equipment.

Interacted in board meetings with branch, inter department, consultants, vendors and clients for technical discussions and specifications on plant construction and start-up, process control, water treatment, troubleshooting, and instrumentation.

Recognized as an effective communicator with excellent relationship and man management skills, strong analytical problem solving and organizational abilities.

Senior Engineer

Triveni Engineering and Industries Ltd., India July 2008 –Aug 2011

(Wastewater Treatment Business, Plant Design)

Managed detailed projects of wastewater treatment like sewage water/municipal water / industrial waste

Water with RO-DM terminology in design department.

Performed selections, design calculations and sizing calculations of all equipment’s in project like ion-

Exchange vessels, pressure vessels, atmospheric tanks, clarifier reactor and SBR, Sludge catcher, MBR, MABR

And pressure Sand filters and filters according to client specifications in project.

Ensured that all design and fabrication is in accordance with defined minimum standards.

Prepared data sheets of mechanical equipment’s for indenting and approval by Client. Reviewed drawings and

Data sheet sent by client and vendor.

Prepared written quotations and proposal responses to customer/client inquiries.

Functioned as team lead for engineering department and supported all other departments like electrical, civil, quality, procurement, and fabrication for up gradation of projects, re-design, and other engineering activities.

Supervised engineers, drafting staff in generation of drawings like mechanical, structural and layouts of plant for submission to the vendors/clients and other agencies, pre-feasibility, and feasibility to study layouts as well as detailed design drawings.

Resolved site –commissioning issues / technical issues and interface issues with clients.

Created project plans, work authorization documents and earned value management principles.

Produced arrangements and detailed drawings, sketches, specifications, using engineering selection sheets, standard codes, computer applications, and established drafting principals.

Coordinated and reviewed specifications and technical procurement of mechanical & hydraulic equipment.

Sites worked at: Mother Dairy Ice Cream factory and Milk production.

Computer Proficiency, languages, and skills

Knowledge of software like ROSA and RO Terminology.

Worked on SAP.

Knowledge of Auto Cad, CATIA and Pro-Engineering.

Proficient with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, Microsoft Office, and Access.

Programing language: C/C++.

Excellent English communication skills (Oral and Written) fluent in Hindi, Urdu, and Kashmiri.

Expert in software UNISIM Design R430.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.): Mechanical Engineering 2012 June

University of Toronto (Canada) – Equivalent Certificate

Bachelor of Technology: Mechanical Engineering Graduated -2008

Jamia University (A Central University), New Delhi, India

Professional Licensed Engineering (P. Eng.) In Process

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