Ghasem Sarikhani
Chemical Engineer
Permanent Resident
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EDUCATION
Chemical Engineering- Process Engineering
Shahreza Azad University
Master Degree
2015-Iran
Chemical Engineering- Petrochemical Industry
Arak Azad University
Bachelor Degree
2002-Iran
Chemical Engineering Technology- Refining Operation
Petroleum University of Technology
Associate Degree
1995-Iran
TECHNICAL SKILL
Process Engineering
Process Operation
Laboratory
Computer Process Modeling and Simulation
Unit & Process Operations
Refinery Products Properties and Specifications Test Methods
Material and Energy Balances
Normal and Emergency Shutdown, Overhaul and Startup
Instrumental Analytical Chemistry Techniques
PFD, P&IDs Development, COMOS
Process Control Systems
Maintenance and Calibration of Laboratory Instruments
Management of Change (MOC)
Commissioning and Start-Up Preparation of Refinery and Chemical Plant
Project Commissioning
Process Troubleshooting
Online Analytics equipment Maintenance and Calibration
US CODES & STANDARDS KNOWLEDGE
API standards
OSHA
ISO Series
ASTM, UOP, IP and Standard Methods
SOFTWARE SKILL
HYSYS
Process Data Book
SAP
Comos
EXCEL
WORD
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wacker Chemical Corporation
Collaborate with process to improve the quality and optimum operation
Installation, Troubleshooting, Calibration, and Maintenance of Online Analytics equipment.
MOC (Management of Change).
Data Analysis.
Using COMOS to access the P&ID.
Using SAP for ordering part and equipment and creat work order.
Charleston
TN, USA
Process Engineer- Online Analytics
November
2019- Now
Wacker Chemical Corporation
Process Troubleshooting.
Commissioning and Start-Up Preparation of New Plant.
Controlling Process with the DCS.
Piping Check-Out.
Leading Team.
Charleston, TN, USA
Lead Chemical Operator
February 2019-November 2019
Wacker Chemical Corporation
Commissioning and Start-Up Preparation of New Plant.
Process Opertaion.
Working with P&ID’s.
Knowledgeable in SOP’s and OSHA standards.
Charleston, TN, USA
Chemical Operator
July 2018-February2019
Tennessee Tool & Engineering
Operating CNC Tapping Center and CNC Vertical Milling Machine.
Leak-test and inspect parts.
Maintenance of CNC machine.
Oak Ridge, TN, USA
CNC Operator
January 2017- July 2018
Isfahan Oil Refinery
Supervised process troubleshooting and optimization.
Supervised team in unit upsets, start-up, and emergencies shut down and overhaul
Ensured safe, and efficient unit and process operations
Developed unit goals and evaluate operators and process engineers
Helped cut costs and improve efficiency
Assayed heat, material, and energy balances.
Worked daily with PFD and P&IDs.
Mentored new chemical engineers, operators, and undergraduate and graduate students.
Isfahan, Iran
Head Operator- Crude Distillation, LPG, Gas Sweeting, and Visbreaker Units
2012-2016
Isfahan Oil Refinery
Monitored refinery processes and operations with control systems
Coordinated unit operation activities, plant start-up, shutdowns, and overhaul Participated in process
troubleshooting and optimization.
Provided technical support to process and operations team
Assayed heat, material, and energy balances.
Participated in safety audits, programs & training.
Mentored new chemical engineers, operators, and undergraduate and graduate students.
Isfahan, Iran
Control Room Operator- Crude Distillation, LPG, Gas Sweeting, and Visbreaker Units
2010–2012
Tehran Oil Refinery
Monitored refinery process using DCS.
Coordinated unit operations activities, plant start-up, shutdowns, and overhaul.
Assayed heat, material, and energy balances.
Participated in safety audits, programs & training
Collected, recorded, and analyzed laboratory data for product quality assurance.
Participated in process troubleshooting and optimization.
Mentored new chemical engineers, operators, and undergraduate and graduate students.
Tehran, Iran
Control Room Operator- Crude Distillation, LPG, Gas Sweeting, Lube Oil, and Visbreaker Units
2007-2010
Arak Oil Refinery
Undertaken a wide range of experimental and Instrumental analytical methods.
Tested and monitored quality control of refinery products Conducted water and wastewater analysis.
Installed and calibrated lab equipment.
Mentored new lab chemists and chemistry students.
Arak, Iran
Laboratory Chemist
2003-2007
Arak Oil Refinery
Tested and monitored quality control of refinery products.
Undertaken a wide range of experimental laboratory work on refinery products.
Installed and calibrated lab equipment.
Arak, Iran
Laboratory Technician
1998-2003
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Master Thesis
Experimental Investigation of Alkylation of Toluene with Isopropanol over zeolite Beta
Shahreza Azad University
2014-2015
Bachelor Project
Investigation of Gases Sweetening with Amine Absorbers
Arak Azad University
2002
MEMBERSHIP
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
2018-Now
Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers (IAChE)
2009-2016