Lawrence Zuo

Senior Process Engineer / Project Manager

admcgz@r.postjobfree.com • 832-***-****

linkedin.com/in/lawrence-zuo • Houston, TX

Profile

Over 26 years experience in refinery and petrochemical industries. Effective project / process engineer as a leader role of a PMC team, identifying project goals, planning milestones, executing engineering tasks, managing CO/PO, and analyzing results. Analytical and strategic Process and Project Engineer with hands-on experience leading engineering teams through the development, design, testing, and commissioning of systems for both the owner and the EPC portions of projects. Applied industry-leading methodologies to ensure efficiency, quality, and optimal performance. Expert in hazard analysis, risk assessments, and root cause analysis assessments to identify risks, recommend mitigation measures, and implement solutions to drive success. Collaborative team leader focused on continuous process improvement and streamlined communication. Areas of Expertise

− Project Management

− Construction / Startup Support

− Code and Regulation Compliance

− Plant Operation and Startup

− Project Specifications Development

− Risks Identification / Mitigations

− Interface Management

− Risk Assessment & Hazard Analysis

− CAPEX & OPEX Estimation / Saving

Career Experience

Yuhuang Chemical, Inc., Houston, TX

Senior Project Engineer / Process Engineer 04 / 2019 – 10 / 2020

• Project: Yuhuang 4,950 MTPD Methanol One Plant (TIC: $1.8 billions, grass-roots), St. James Parish, LA Engaged in technical guidance and leadership for an interdisciplinary team of engineers through all phases of the project to deliver projects on-time, on-budget, and in alignment with client specifications. Excellent project management skills to support and complete the methanol plant construction and startup. Leveraged knowledge of chemical process engineering fundamentals to lead methanol projects (ISBL/OSBL), including compliance with applicable codes and standards, management of general design data, preparation of the basis of design (BoD), and establishment of product specifications. Applied continuous improvement tools through detailed data analysis and root cause analysis to achieve objectives in quality, efficiency, and productivity. Led process qualification and validation activities for design requirements, such as alignment with design philosophy and guidelines and collaboration with design engineering, and constructor contractors. Spearheaded end-to-end permitting process, including air, water, UP railroad crossing, stormwater, marine off-loading, methanol loading dock, and potable water permit applications and restrictions. Engaged in project management activities, including PO and RFQ, scope development, project expenditures and budget, change orders, and meetings.

Key Accomplishments and Responsibilities

− Managed multi projects (infrastructure, building, chem lab, natural gas supply, operation training etc.) simultaneously to support the methanol plant engineering, procurement, construction, and operation.

− Led RFIs and Interfaced between construction contractors, engineering firms, equipment vendors on construction, commissioning, plant start-up activities.

− Incorporated project management practices, such as material/equipment improvement, value engineering, continuous process improvement, and deliverable review, successfully decreasing CAPEX by over $100M.

− Coordinated with vendor and service contractors to align project deliverables with functional, technical, and operational requirements, client specifications and objectives, and BoD, leading to successful project completion.

− Established an interface management process to coordinate key interfaces during project planning and execution, eliminate time and capital waste, and streamline communication, resulting in a 30% decrease in plant-wide interface management issues.

− Demonstrated expertise in process-related calculations, such as natural gas consumption rate on plant startup, normal operation and shutdown, plant hazard chemical inventory, emissions, and utility consumption.

− Advised on water management planning for methanol plant, preparing water balance and interface diagrams and spearheading engineering team to finalize plot plan.

− Directed risk assessment and hazard analysis techniques, such as LOPA/SIL Determination, QRA, FBTHA, PSV/PV, and HAZOP, to identify and evaluate hazards, and recommend mitigation measures to eliminate risks.

− Aided plant commissioning process, testing and evaluating systems, eliminating roadblocks, navigating complex negotiations with vendors, and incorporating management of change systems. WorleyParsons

Principal Process Engineer Houston, TX 04 / 2014 – 04 / 2019

• Project: Yuhuang 4,950 MTPD Methanol One Plant (TIC: $1.8 billions, grass-roots), St. James Parish, LA 2015 – 2019

• Project: PetroEcuador Esmeraldas Refinery Revamp, Esmeraldas, Ecuador 2014 – 2015 Delivered process engineering services to meet corporate standards, owner company specifications, and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget. Mentored team of junior process engineers and conducted performance reviews to highlight strengths, encourage cross-training identify areas of improvement, and promote professional development. Led all design, development, modification and implementation of change management processes. Collaborated across disciplines to evaluate and resolve issues regarding equipment specification and layout, new and existing piping arrangement, and instrumentation. Key Accomplishments and Responsibilities

− Successfully completed a comprehensive refinery redesign project within an accelerated timeline of 8 months, featuring 4 units per UOP front-end engineering and design (FEED) Package.

− Expertly utilized Aspen Plus electrolyte thermodynamics to accurately build and test a process model and simulation for a Sour Water Stripper.

− Led and completed an underground drain collection system design project in accordance with specified scope of work, while reducing total installed costs (TIC).

− Prepared system descriptions for LPG Extraction Merox and Gasoline Sweetening Merox. Senior Process Engineer Markham/Sarnia, ON 08 / 2012 – 04 / 2014

• Project: NWR Sturgeon Refinery Unit 90 Tank Farm (Sturgeon, AB)

• Project: Shell SMC No.1 Crude Unit Desalter Replacement & Refinery Wastewater Treatment

• Project: Shell SMC Marine Dock Safeguarding Items Resolution Package / Selected Phase Engineering

• Project: Shell SMC Wastewater Treatment Injection Safeguarding Package

• Project: Nova Chemicals East Manufacturing Plant-wide Pressure Safety Devices Evaluation Guided engineering and design teams through product tank and pump engineering design projects, provided technical and administrative leadership, and coordinated project schedule and execution for both the EPC and owner sides of the project. Performed end-to-end project management, including development of project scope, design criteria, budget, schedule and cost projections to achieve established objectives specified in engineering documents. Partnered across disciplines and communicated with clients and vendors to meet project needs. Developed, refined, and reviewed project design guideline and philosophy with clients to determine outcomes and objectives, identify risks, determine approval process, and define deliverables.

Key Accomplishments and Responsibilities

− Assessed all process and project deliverables to verify accuracy, quality, and alignment with scope of work, including PFD, MFD, P&ID, Safeguarding drawings, H&MB, instrument process and equipment datasheets, line destination tables, and hydraulic and PSV calculations.

− Conducted a detailed evaluation of iPRSM pressure safety device for the Nova Chemicals East Manufacturing plant to secure compliance with Nova Chemicals Equipment Overpressure Protection Standards and related API/ASME code.

Shaw - Stone & Webster, Toronto, ON

Process Engineer 08 / 2008 – 08 / 2012

• Project: Maissan and Kirkuk Refineries FEED, Iraq. Role: Units Lead Process Engineer

• Project: Sabic RTIP Pygas Hydrogenation BEP, Saudi Arabia Role: Lead Process Engineer

• Project: Sabic PK 200KTA ABS PDP, Saudi Arabia Role: Units Lead Process Engineer Provided technical support and continuous improvements in batch chemical manufacturing processes. Conducted root cause analyses to evaluate product quality, review unit operation performance, identify productivity gaps and safety/environmental issues for batch processing lines. Key Accomplishments and Responsibilities

− Identified, recommended, and implemented efficiency-based improvements to plant performance to optimize product volume, yields and quality in accordance with business needs.

− Performed statistical techniques and failure analyses to investigate and pinpoint root causes, institute mitigation measures, and advise on equipment and process modifications.

− Coordinated the design, procurement and installation of new equipment and developed Standard Operating Procedures for process and equipment operation.

− Served as the Lead Engineer on multiple processing units, including Saturated/Unsaturated LPG Treatment, Asphalt, Naphtha Hydrotreator, Diesel, Hydrotreator, C5/C6 Isomorization, and Crude Oil Storage. SNC-Lavalin

Process Engineer Oakville ON 01 / 2007 – 08 / 2008 Key Accomplishments and Responsibilities of each project

• Project: Cameco UF6 Conversion Plant Recovery, Port Hope, ON Role: Discipline Lead Process Engineer

− Prepared design criteria / design basis with client cooperation to meet Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) requirement.

− Provided full EPC services to eliminate all potential environmental contamination and bring the plant back with full capacity.

• Project: Procter & Gamble Belleville Polymerization Plant Commissioning, Belleville, ON Role: Commissioning Engineer

− Performed engineering on-site support during project construction stage.

− Commissioned Wastewater Unit and Solvent Scrubber Unit.

• Project: Biox Corporation Plant Engineering Service, Hamilton, ON Role: Service Engineer

− Troubleshot design issues (i.e. pump cavitation, PSV under-sized, system control improvement, cooling water capacity increasing, tank modification etc.) in the time manner to satisfy client. Fluor

Process Engineer Sugar Land, TX 03 / 2005 – 01 / 2007 Key Accomplishments and Responsibilities

− Unit lead process engineer to debottleneck diesel hydrotreater unit, crude oil unit for El Dorado, Arkansas Overall Revamp project.

− Revised PFD, P&ID, equipment datasheet for FCCU of Lion Oil Refinery.

ConcordIdea

Process Engineer Markham, ON 09 / 2002 – 11 / 2004

− Designed and developed a thermal cracking process in pilot scale, especially responsible for heat and material balance, PDF, P&ID, mass & heat balance, equipment sizing, equipment data sheet preparation, reactor design, product separation process.

− Performed extensive literature review to evaluate suitable pyrolysis or gasification technology.

− Developed simulation model for the pyrolysis process using by HYSIS. SINOPEC

Research / Process Engineer Fushun, China 09 / 1992 – 01 / 1999

− Conducted research and process development for a propylene hydration process to manufacture isopropyl alcohol and di-isopropyl ether (DIPE). Performed study on reaction kinetics, catalyst evaluation, reactor design and products separation.

− Screened catalysts to meet the process requirement and reduced equipment cost by 20%; evaluated the catalysts and performed the catalyst life cycle tests.

− Developed PFD for the Propylene Direct Hydration Process.

− Directed the Propylene Direct Hydration Process at the pilot scale.

− Provided technical solution to expedite the accomplishment of the project and obtain industrial contract. Education

Master of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering 2000-2002 University of Toronto

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering 1988-1992 Petroleum University of China

Technical Specialties

Chemical Process Simulation: Aspen Plus, HYSIS, ProII, UniSim, Flare System Analyzer Hydraulic Calculation AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, PIPE-FLO, FLOWMASTER Drafting & Design Intergraph SmartPlant P&ID, SmartPlant 3D review, AutoCAD, Navisworks, MicroStation, Visio, Microsoft Office

Engineering Technologies: Hydrotreater, Isomerization, Sulfur Recovery Unit, LPG Treatment, Pyrolysis, Steam Methane Reformer (SMR), Auto Thermal Reforms (ATR), Reformed Gas Synthesis, Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA), Water/Wastewater Treatment Processes Regulatory Standards and

Code

API, ASME, NFPA, OSHA, PSM

Miscellaneous Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Cooperation, Scheduling, Budget Estimation, Cost Control, Documentation, Reporting, Presentation, Proficient, Computer Application, Spreadsheet

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