Ali Soudavari, PE, P.Eng.

****, ****** *** **., ****, TX, 77450

Email: adnjhb@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 307-***-**** &. 403-***-****

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Chemical Process/Production & Safety Professional

Equipment Design OSHA, MSHA, Process Safety Mgmt (PSM)

Leadership RMP, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA),

Research Skills HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, SIS, SIF & PSSR

Writing Skills Analytical Skills

PFD & P&ID Development Verbal Communication Skills

Degrees: M. Eng., Chemical Engineering, University Of Calgary (2013)

B.Sc., Chemical & Petrochemical Engineering (1985)

License: PE, P.Eng., PMEP

Technologies: Proficiency in process simulation software (PRO/II, HYSYS, Aspen Plus, OLGA, PIPESIM, UNISIM, ProMax, VMG, FLARENET, KORF, IPRSM, PIPEFLO) DCS, PLC and hydraulic

modeling. Experience in ABSA, AER, API, ASME, TEMA, ATEX, NFPA, FDA and CSA Standards. Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (Maximo, SAP & PI).

Industries: Oil, Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical, Water & Wastewater

Treatment, Mining, Utilities, Pipeline

WORK HISTORY

Senior Process/Safety (PSM) Engineer, Genesis Energy (Alkali), WY 2019-present

●Leading members of the production group in executing engineering hazard management and formal safety assessment tasks in support of field projects

●Review all new safety misses reports and take the proper actions for removing/mitigating the hazards. Monitor and track daily KPI’s and make necessary changes to improve yields, cycle times, quality, reviewed all simulation results, PFDs, P&IDs, H&M Balance.

●Check all safety devices (PSVs, PVRVs), identify the new safety requirement & size.

●Develop a roles & responsibility of process steward and process safety engineer, the scope of work, and man-hour requirement for each discipline, set up training for production engineers.

●Supervised production group involved in Ore handling, Crushing, Calcining, Dissolving, Filtration, Crystallization, Centrifuging, Drying to produce different grades of Soda Ash.

●Ensure process steward is involved on the front end of the MOC process, review existing standard/procedure and modify if required & set up a meeting to review MOC procedure.

●Lead the Continuous Improvement (CI) Team to identify, analyze, develop & test/implement for improving the product services or processes through incremental and breakthrough improvement and hypothesized solution to see if it yields improvement based on the results. Decide whether to abandon, modify or implement the solution.

Technical Advisor (Process/Safety/Production) KBR (USA) / Aramco (KSA) (2018) Worked on Jazan projects for Saudi Aramco (450,000 BOPD)

●The final reviewer of all technical Documents/issues from different EPC contractors and preparing responses to execute the projects.

●Participate in the contractor, subcontractor, and supplier internal quality audits under the external audit program and participate in design review, PSSR, PHA, HAZID, HAZOP with client, EPC and Contractors team.

●Supervised technical team involved in detailed design, installation, pre-commissioning and start-up the LPG, NGL, LNG and Gasification plants.

●Review and comment all contractors’ interface point by attending at meeting or workshop, developed the project scope, budget, and coordinated all of the testing activities of the environmental consultant.

●Prepared cost estimates, project economics, risk assessments and AFE documentation for capital and expense projects, review and approve all final as-built PFDs, P&IDs, and Isometric drawings and analyzed plants’ productivity and prepared workovers.

●Review discipline progress and performance every week with the area discipline leads and develop an action plan if required.

Senior Process/Safety Engineer & Plant Manager, Spec Engineering, Calgary (2014-2018) Worked on projects for Hilcorp Alaska (Liberty Gas Development 10000 BOPD), Koch Oil Sands (Dunkirk 2000 OPD SAGD), Cenovus Energy, Caelus Energy, Brion Energy and RIFE Resources Ltd

●Led a team of engineers to efficiently execute the projects to meet client satisfaction.

●Enhanced project delivery standard by continuous review of the project QMS (Quality Management System) as per ISO 9001 and company mandatory rules, specifications, and statutory requirements.

●Reviewed all Simulation results, PFDs and P&IDs with regards to client clarifications and comments to clear the other disciplines for preparing the final MTO, Check the Equipment and PSVs Calculation.

●Review and approve the LDT, H&M Balance and B/L tables, Equipment and Instrumentation Data Sheets.

●Responsible for development and approval of process engineering deliverables, design review, and approval, planning, scheduling and cost estimation, project’s specs, codes & standards compliance, quality management, development of company policies and procedures, facilitation of design review and HAZOPs, management of people and assignments, interface with other departments, training and mentoring, performance review, recruitment and providing support to operation group.

●Working in partnership with a team of shift engineers, supervisors and operators, achieved significant improvements in productivity. It eliminated work during weekends while maintaining the production schedule.

●Assisted in the write up of SOP's and participated in PSM and documented plant process and procedural changes with the MOC system.

●Increased productivity approx. 5% year over year via continuous improvement programs.

●Modified manufacturing operations in accordance with changing Business Model.

●Managed a Plant Safety Program that reduced recordable injuries by 50%, maintained appropriate Standards and reduced Workman's Compensation costs.

●Responsible for all operations including shipping, receiving, inventory, profit and loss, manufacturing, maintenance, planning, and safety.

●Participated in the new product development team responsible for leading and developing new coating technologies which increased customers.

Lead/Senior Process & Safety Engineer, SNC-Lavalin Inc, Calgary, Canada (2012-2014) Worked on PDVSA, Petrojunin SAGD Plant (240,000 bbld)

●Assisted the project management by reviewing all BID process documents and drawings

●Established the quality policy and objectives by preparing and implementing the quality plan and the QA/QC audit procedure.

●Develop and validate Process Design Criteria, Simulation, PFDs, P&IDs, and H&M Balance Table, Sizing Equipment, and PSVs. I facilitated the project delivery schedule by identifying the contractual requirements.

●Implemented the quality plan objectives by convening QA & QC meetings with Client and Contractor(s) regularly to discuss quality matters as necessary.

●Reviewed all PFDs and P&IDs for client clarifications and comments to assist disciplines in preparing the final MTO, review the Cause & Effect Diagram, Fire & Gas Layout, Equipment Design Calculation, and PSV Sizing Basis.

●Attended management and engineering progress meetings, P&ID review meetings, HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA and 3D model review meetings.

Lead/Principal Process Engineer, Ausenco (Projex Co.), Calgary, Canada (2011-2012) Worked on projects for Stat Oil (Leismer SAGD Plant 20000 BOPD), CNRL (Kirby In-Situ Oil Sand Pad & Pipeline Project 40000 bbld), and Devon (Jackfish Injection Feed Project 35000 bbld)

●Optimized plant operation by assisting in Debottlenecking, Troubleshooting, and Problem-solving of operating plants, develop an overpressure protection strategy report and attended the HAZOP review meeting with the client.

●Optimized Solvent Extraction System by developing an economic comparison of Direct Fired Solvent Vaporizer vs. HP Steam/Solvent Vaporizer.

●Assisted cost reduction to downsize the stabilizer, supplying injection C5 for 3 well-pairs and stabilize diluent used in FWKO & Treater operating

●Led quality and technical audits for the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning processes. developed cost estimates for the new scope of work by preparing project schedule and man-hour estimates, facilitated the timely execution of projects by developing and reviewing process simulations, PFD, P&ID, LDT, H&MB, Battery Limit Table

Lead/Senior Process/ HSE/QC Engineer, SNC Lavalin Inc, Calgary, Canada (2006-2011) Saudi Aramco (Shaybah Gas Package/Wasit Gas Development Program), Husky (Sunrise Oil Sand 60000 BPSD), Natural Iranian Gas Company, Northwest Upgrading (LC Fining Unit), and CNRL (Horizon U&O)

●Provided technical direction in process technologies for oil & gas production, Sulfur / Amine treating, NGL recovery, LNG, and Gas Treating unit, developed technical queries and sizing for Tanks, Vessels, Pumps, PSVs, and hydraulic calculation.

●Demolish and Mothball the PFDs and P&IDs with regards to client clarifications and comments to clear the other disciplines for preparing the final MTO.

●Developed new QA/QC processes and procedures to assist in complete inspection assignments for different projects and followed up on inspector activities and their schedule.

●Reviewed Process BID drawings & documents and address technical queries in the BID packages for estimation and business development groups.

●Led team of engineers to develop ID documents for De-Oiling and OTSG unit in SAGD plant.

●Developed the list of long delivery items/cost estimate for estimating-10%-+20% project cost.

●Prepared the financial analysis for the cost estimate based on a reasonable assumption of technical, engineering, operating and economic factors and evaluation of any other relevant factors.

●Reviewed and issued the final PFDs & PIDs of Crude and Vacuum and Gasification units.

Senior Process Engineer, Bechtel (Bantrel), Calgary, Canada (2003-2006) Worked on projects for Petro Canada (RCP 1.1 – Crude & Vacuum Distillation Unit), Encana (Christina Lake SAGD), Suncor (Voyageur – Hydroprocessing), and CNRL (Horizon Oil Sand)

●Prepared new simulation for Crude & Vacuum Distillation units using PRO/II.

●Performed sizing calculations for pumps, PSV, Instruments, Storage Tanks, and Pressure Vessels, prepared P&IDs/ Data Sheets/LDT for Ejector, Compressor Package, and Chemical Injection Package.

●Determined maximum Reactor size for single train Naphtha, Distillate, and Gas Oil hydrotreaters, simulated petrochemical and gas plants using Aspen Plus, HYSYS, and Pro-Max to prepare H&MB.

●Developed Back-End Fractionator Simulations for NHTU and DHTU modeling with PRO/II.

●Assisted clients in technology selection by developing the BFD for capital and operating cost analysis, and performed High-Pressure Loop Hydraulic Calculation for DHTU and GOHTU.

Professional Development

MSHA (Mine Safety & Health Administration) Certificate (2020)

ISO-9001 Auditing (2019)

Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) (2019)

RCA (Root Cause Analysis) Certificate (2019)

Six Sigma Black Belt Professional (2019)

PMEP (Project Management Excellence Program) (2018)

Respiratory Protection, Scaffolding & Ladder Safety, Fire Safety (2018)

Prevention, Introduction to Fire and Explosion, Fall Protection,

Confined Space in construction, Work Place Security Awareness,

Winterization, Basic Instrumentation for Process Engineers, Data

Privacy Awareness, Implication of Material Selection, Data

Protection Procedure and GDPR Privacy Notice

ProMax process simulation software (2010)

First Aid Course, Advanced one-semester credit course (2009)

CPR Course, Heart saver- level A (2009)

Leadership & Execution Advantage Program (LEAP) (2008)

Advanced Process Modeling using Aspen HYSYS (2007)

Alberta Construction Safety Association certificate (2004)

Industrial Engineering Inspectors (IEI) training program (2000)

Eight-Month JGC Corporation (JAPAN) training program in (1991)

process simulation

One year of training program in Computer Operating System (OS/VS1), (1987)

Networking (VSAM), Programming Languages (PL/1, COBOL, RPGII,

Assembly) and Project Control (PROJACS) in IBM Inc.

Additional Work Experience

Project/Engineering Manager, ZOLAL Co. / Vatech Wabag (AT) & Sidem (FR) (2001-2003)

Sr. Process/Facilities Engineer, TOYO Eng Corp. (JP) (1997-2001)

Process/Marketing Manager, NOWSCO Well Services Ltd, CANADA (1993-1997)

Sr. Process Engineer, OIEC /TPL&SAIPEM (ITL) / JGC(JP) (1990-1993)

Process/Production Engineer National Iranian Gas Co. (NIGC) (1985-1990)

●Supervised engineering team for detailed design of water treatment plant (2564 m3/hr) and wastewater treatment Plant (300 m3/hr).

●Directly responsible for preparation of PFDs and P&IDs from process simulation.

●Involved in preparation of procurement documents, meeting with vendors and Inspection of equipment.

●Developed detailed safety manuals, operating manuals and process description.

●Reviewed and commented on the commissioning and start-up procedures and was involved in Installation, Test-run, Pre-commissioning, Commissioning and Start-up.

●Finalized raw materials specification for all petrochemical plants within BISEZ scope.

●Supervised Basic Engineering, Preliminary Site Studies, Procurement, Construction, Supervision, Commissioning, Start Up and Initial Operations of LNG and NGL Terminal.

●Prepared technical specifications for equipment purchasing from various international suppliers.

●Supervised and monitored Coil Tubing activities inside the Oilfield and verified upcoming problems.

●Assisted procurement of process and mechanical equipment and quality control.

●Reviewed basic design and supervised engineering team for detailed design of PP and HDPE Plants.

●Prepared technical specifications for equipment purchasing from various suppliers.

●Managed basic and detailed design, procurement, installation and commissioning of Malathion and Copperoxychloride Plants.

●Supervised inspection of equipment and accepted final shipment permissions.

●Provided drilling services to National Iranian Oil Company (Oil Well Section).

●Authorized preparation and completion of equipment data sheets, checking vendors’ documentations.

●Involved in inspection of equipment and issue the final approval.

●Developed process design of Bandar Taheri Condensate Refinery (70,000 bbl/d).

●Conducted feasibility study of C3+ recovery from hydrogen rich gas in Bandar Abbas Refinery (CCR Plant).

●Provided engineering support to Oil Atmospheric and Vacuum Distillation Units of Bandar Abbas Refinery.

●Developed detailed process design of Kerosene Hydro-treater, Heavy Naphtha Hydro-treater and CCR of Arak Refinery Detailed process design of Ammonia and Urea plants for Khorasan Petrochemical Complex.

●Provided process engineering support for preparation DCS drawings and Functional Grouping for NHT and CCR units.

●Assisted in design review, pre-commissioning and commissioning of gas sweetening unit, Amine Treating Plant, Propane Chilling system, Compressor unit (CNG) 56” Gas Pipeline (IGAT II) from South to North of Iran.

●Utilized engineering and mathematical instruments to conduct system troubleshooting.

●Coordinated with manufacturing team to assemble and test pipeline.

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