Engineering Consultant Koch Industries
Resume:
Maneesh Goswami
Cypress, Texas, 77433
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Professional Summary
●Accomplished, project-driven chemical engineer, with a background in research and development, process & project engineering and risk management and always looking for new challenges
●Hands-on experience with process engineering and process safety and risk management. In-depth knowledge of Process and Risk Management practices including facilitation of PHA (HAZOP, LOPA, What If, JSA, Checklist) and all other aspects of the OSHA Process Safety Management Standard and EPA Risk Management Plan
●Extensive knowledge of liquid-liquid and solid-liquid separation technologies.
Work Experience
Independent Consulting- Edmonton, AB. (May 2019-Present)
●As-needed project management consulting for Canmet Energy
●Assist with planning, scheduling and cost estimation
●PSM direction given as requested for HAZOPs and What If scenarios
●Process design and safety compliance management
Del Monte- Houston, TX (Mar 2019-May 2019)
QA/QC Specialist
●Responsible for quality control of produce at various stages in the production line.
●Assuring produce is processed and packaged in a timely and efficient manner
●Testing for water quality
●Visually inspecting produce to check for deficiencies in machinery and gaps in procedures
Whirlpool- Amana, IA. (Aug 2018-Oct 2018)
Process Safety Management Engineer
●Responsible for the integration of the Process Safety Management (PSM) program for the introduction of a new chemical application on-site.
●Created central database of all process safety information and documentation relevant to OSHA PSM Standard
●Coordinate and ensure PSM system reviews, related audits and resolutions are executed and ensure the site’s systems relating to all PSM activities comply with OSHA, EPA and DHS standards
●Facilitate site Process Hazards Analyses (PHAs); ensures PHAs are completed on time and action items are addressed and completed in a timely fashion
●Ensure all new equipment comply with NFPA hazardous area classifications
●Assist with Tier 2 chemical storage inventory in preparation for EPA audit
Bureau Veritas North America- Houston, TX (July 2017-Jan 2018)
Senior Process Risk and Safety Engineer
●Proposing and completing risk and process safety projects, on schedule and within budget, to help secure opportunities to deliver testing, inspection and certification services to meet client’s mission (in oil and gas, power, chemicals, offshore, marine and automotive industries).
●Facilitate risk and hazard reviews such as HAZOP, HAZID, FMEA and What If’s for clients in a wide range of industries. Very proficient using PHA Pro software.
●HAZOP for Ship-to-Ship Natural Gas Transfer process Excellerate Energy
●HAZOP for Offshore Gas Plant for Noble Energy
●Conducting Process Safety Information (PSI) audits and gap analyses for Excellerate Energy.
●Performing consequence modeling and worst-case scenario analysis for AUECC using Phast software
●Providing recommendations based on completed risk management studies to drive continuous improvement ideas to improve health, safety and risk systems for the client.
MKG Risk Management Inc. (Dec 2014-July 2017)
Owner/Consultant
Western Hydrogen-Engineering Consultant, Edmonton, Canada (Mar 2016-May 2017)
●Providing risk management/engineering consulting services at client’s upgrading pilot plant in Alberta, Canada
-Using molten sulfur to upgrade bitumen to synthetic crude
●Using problem solving skills and teamwork to find solutions to problems related to mixing, material handling, temperature and pressure control, etc.
●Conducting incident investigations and updating MOC documentation
Koch Industries- Regional PHA Facilitator (Dec 2014-May 2015)
●Providing direction to Koch Industries/INVISTA sites on Process Safety Management initiatives and Process Hazard Analysis
●Working as a team to complete and re-validate Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) for Invista Nylon 6,6 intermediate plants in Orange and Victoria, TX, using HAZOP/LOPA method
●Recommending improvements to incident investigation and MOC protocols
●Working to get buy-in on safety initiatives from plant managers and plant operators in order to drive change for continuous improvement
Schlumberger Inc.-Houston, TX (November 2012- December 2014)
Senior Chemical Engineer-Environmental Solutions and Applied Research
●Implementing new technologies and processes for the purpose of commercialization, using a staged-gate approach for drilling fluids management. Major projects include:
-Super-critical LCO2 Extraction of hydrocarbon fluids from Drill Cuttings
-Intelligent Fluids Management-Online Measurement of Critical Drilling Fluids Properties (Emulsion Stabilizer,
Rheology analyzer, X-ray Fluorescence, Density and Flow).
-Online Instrumentation for Measurement of residual hydrocarbons in LCO2 using Viscosity and Density
●Coordinating with a team of engineers, scientists and tradespeople of all disciplines to ensure that pilot and field units are set up and operated to optimize output levels and produce valid data, while operating safely
●Leading HAZOP/Risk Assessment, P&ID review and Loss Prevention Team meetings
●Perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of newly manufactured test skids
Canmet Energy- Edmonton, Canada. (May 2000-June 2012)
Senior Engineer-Engineering Process and Operations Group (June 2010-June 2012)
●Responsible for managing facility, operational, health and safety related issues for various projects including:
-Upgrading Hazardous Area Electrical Classifications for all pilot plants to meet code compliance
-Installation of Fire Suppression System for Froth Treatment Pilot Plant
-Upgrading of HVAC System of Analytical Labs
-Upgrading of HVAC System for Office and Conference Rooms
●Site Leader and liaison for regulatory audits (internal and external) related to health and safety, pressure vessels, pressure relief systems, halocarbon containing equipment, petroleum storage tanks, gas alarms, NDT and hazardous area classification
Senior Plant Engineer (May 2000-June 2010)
●Supervising a team of 8-12 technical professionals, tradespersons and students
●Designing and maintaining equipment including pumps, vessels, piping/tubing, heat exchangers and relief systems for customized pilot plant specifications for clients (government and industry)
●Hands-on research and technology development experience leading research projects for: Shell, Exxon-Mobil, Petro-Canada/Suncor, Syncrude, Total E&P, Teck Corp, Koch Industries, KBR and the Government of Canada that have led to major scale-up and commercial facilities in the Alberta oils sands industry
●Responsible for supply of nitrogen, instrument air, and cooling water
●Projects involved oil/water/solids separation using gravity separation, centrifuges and cyclones
●Various chemicals were also used to enhance separation such as surfactants and flocculants
●Responsible for trouble-shooting issues related to Honeywell control system, equipment and material handling
●Ensured all process conditions were in compliance with test programs, sampling regiments and schedules
●Developed PSM program and performed Gap Analysis on existing PSM efforts such as: Process Safety Information, Management of Change, Pre-Start Up Safety Review, Incident Reporting and Investigation, Mechanical Integrity, PHA's and Audit Preparation
●Led and facilitated HAZOP’s, pre-start-up risk reviews, What If’s, and performed other qualitative risk assessments and hazard identification, including Task Hazard Analysis and Field Level Risk Assessments
Education and Certification
●University of Alberta, Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering
Technical and Leadership Training
●Process Hazard Analysis Leader
●OSHA 10 Hour General Industry Safety Training
●Executive Leadership Training--Leading to Influence and Drive Positive Engagement
●Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification -Technical University of Munich
●Assessment of Work Related Injury-RAMP I – KTH Royal Institute in Technology
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