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Aiden Zaki
Katy, TX • 713-***-**** • ***********@*****.*** • Linkedin.com/in/aiden-zaki-bab5ab190 Chemical Process Engineer
Analytical, highly knowledgeable engineering project management professional, blending technology leadership skills and project management methodologies with business experience to deliver best practice solutions in support of high productivity and revenue growth. Visionary planner focused on defining, articulating, and driving strategies to promote best practice engineering solutions for improved business processes in complex environments. Skilled communicator with ability to translate complex customer requirements into effective technology solutions, building quality relationships with teams, stakeholders, leadership, and clients at all levels of an organization.
— Areas of Key Emphasis —
• Project Management
• GAP Analysis
• Process Improvements
• Data Analytics
• SWOT Analysis
• Financial Management
• Business Acumen
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Assessment/Mitigation
• Process Engineering Technology
• Security Technologies
• Cross-Team Collaboration
• Stakeholder/Client Relations
• Cloud Computing
• Thought Leader
Professional Experience
Oxy Battleground, La Porte, TX
Project Capital Engineer (8/2019 – 5/2020)
Highly technical project engineer applying project management disciplines in development of technical roadmap in execution of complex projects, performing end to end management, ensuring resource availability, cross-functional collaboration, regulatory compliance, risk analysis, and continuous communication of progress. Oversee all phases of production, process, and engineering, develop, and manage project scope, schedules, and estimates, delivering competitive technology solutions in a timely and safe manner. Review and approve design documents, contractor plans, change orders, and material requisitions, expertly performing technical bid evaluations and contractor selections, and preparing technical bid packages.
Drive continuous improvement and security projects for positive change and safety, including installation of new plant alarm system.
Identify engineering process gaps in all phases of production across multiple chemical plants within organization, recommend best practice solutions and security strategy, driving production and growth, ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies for chemical manufacturing facility.
Design and implement process engineering for system equipment and analytical instruments, improving analytical methodology.
Analyze and investigate internal and external audits for process design and piping products shipped to customers, identify and mitigate any findings to ensure long-term compliance.
Build solid client relationships through keen understanding of client needs, effectively communicating business and technical requirements to project team, conducting appropriate training programs to ensure a positive client experience.
Implemented million-dollar improvement to quality Assurance laboratory in specialty gas department, improving risk management, work environment, and productivity, driving 10% annual growth over five years. CDI Engineering at Shell Deer Park, Deer Park, TX
Project Engineer II (4/2019 – 8/2019)
Aiden Zaki
Innovative technology strategist for multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering full range of services to the energy, chemicals, and infrastructure markets. Drove engineering strategy in the planning, organization, and execution of capital expense projects averaging $10M each. Developed and implemented solutions design and drawings in support of commercial developments, operational needs, and integrity upgrades, ensuring projects complied with company engineering guidelines and specifications, gather requirements industry codes and standards, and regulatory agencies, meeting all functionality and performance requirements.
Cultivated strong business and stakeholder relationships through continuous communication and reporting on project development and implementation of best practice technology solutions.
Leveraged technical expertise to monitor construction activities of new facilities ensuring projects incorporated safety and environmental requirements, and complied with specifications. Praxair Distribution, Inc., (Linde), Houston, TX (6/2017 – 4/2019) Project Engineer/Regional Operations Engineer (5/2018 – 4/2019) Solutions-focused project engineer focused on design of process and instrumentation diagrams (Process Flow Diagrams) in support of companywide improvement plans emphasizing cost cutting strategies, resource optimization, and increased productivity. Expertly prepared project estimates, schedules, and budget, setting direction for appropriate project procedures, guided by policy and process considerations within allotted timeframe.
Analyzed and effectively resolved variety of technical issues, applying broad technical and business process expertise for defined business areas and functions, ensuring a high performing organization. Management Professional Associate II (Project Engineer) (6/2017 – 5/2018) Collaborated with project teams in execution of multiple improvement projects throughout company plants focused on supply chain, business processes, and engineering management in support of organizational growth. Identified potential improvements, proposed and implemented Management of Changes (MOC), assisting company in attainment of production goals and operational improvements.
Created proposals and Process Identification Diagram to identify issues with equipment and instruments, in preparation for audits, ensuring implementation of ISO standards throughout production and validation. Degheim LLC, Oil & Natural Gas Supplier, Houston, TX Operations & Sales Leader in Petrochemical Products (5/2015 – 5/2017) Supported projects focused on sales revenue generation and company growth, developing processes to improve simplicity of sales, distribution, and invoicing. Ensured product delivery and quality of goods, consistently achieving materials’ physical and chemical characteristics, while ensuring adherence to safety procedures. Education and Credentials
Master of Business Administration, Finance
Louisiana State University, Shreveport, LA
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Prairie View A&M University
Technical Proficiencies
Project Management Methodologies, Microsoft Office Suite, P&ID, P6 Primavera, Aspen Hyses, SAP, CAD, Provision, Pro II