Product Development Process Engineer

Mahta Vishkaei

Houston, TX 346-***-**** **********@*****.***

R&D Process Engineer

Process and product development by considering cost, energy, and environmental impact Highly analytical and adaptable professional with extensive experience in process and product development. Results-driven and self-motivated with proven ability to solve complex problems and improve systems for optimal performance. Works well in teams, communicates effectively, and pays close attention to detail. Offers skills in multitasking and problem-solving resulting in strong collaboration. Expertise in chemical engineering and experience in both upstream and downstream oilfield operations. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Process Engineering Project Management Technology & product Development R&D Engineer Laboratory Hands-On Experiment Data Analysis Experiment Design Process Safety Management Pilot Plants design TECHNICAL SKILLS

Planisware, Minitab, Symmetry, LCA, ASPEN plus, Visio, Petrel, CMG, Kinetix, Abaqus, Stimplan, Mayer, RocData, AccuMap, Fekete Harmony, MATLAB, and Microsoft Office. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Schlumberger (SLB), Houston, Texas, United State 2023-2025 Senior New Product Development Process Engineer

Led $1.8M produced water treatment projects from concept to commercialization, aligning with technical and business goals.

Designed oil/water separation pilot and process loops, optimized parameters using Symmetry software, and managed projects with Planisware.

Conducted experiments to optimize process properties and led scale-up efforts from lab to commercial readiness.

Evaluated product applications, analyzed competitors, and incorporated innovative, cost-effective practices.

Applied chemical engineering principles across all project stages, identifying critical parameters and defining operating envelopes.

Conducted a sustainability (life cycle) assessment utilizing LCA tools and HAZOPs, implemented safety measures, and successfully resolved critical process issues, resulting in savings of $300,000.

Oversaw lab testing, scaled processes to pilot facilities, and collaborated with subcontractors on control schemes and operating manuals.

Reviewed technical requirements and contributed to design standards and reuse strategies.

Supervised 3 technicians, provided field and customer support, and addressed performance concerns.

Maintained comprehensive product documentation and authored technical reports, patents, and presentations.

Mitacs (UBC), Vancouver, BC, Canada 2020 - 2023

Entrepreneur /Product Development Manager

Led a team to develop a new composite by embedding bio based nanoparticles into Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (RPET), improving its strength, heat resistance, and sustainability.

Analyzed rheological properties and conducted extensive data analysis.

Performed advanced laboratory tests, including SEM, HPLC, FTIR, DSC, TGA, XRD, rotational viscometers, and mechanical tests like DMA and tensile testing.

Designed experiments and supervised two PhD students.

Managed the design, installation, and commissioning of a new chemical engineering lab, ensuring user safety and risk management.

Supervised a team of 8 engineers

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Conducted feasibility studies, lifecycle analysis, and market research to align with industry needs.

Winner of $90,000 grant for developing advanced material, driving innovation from concept to market-ready product.

Built partnerships with government agencies and industry leaders to support commercialization efforts. University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada 2017 - 2020 Research Scientist

Optimized hydraulic fracturing fluids by incorporating nanoparticles, reducing environmental impact and operational costs.

Designed fluid models to simulate flow dynamics and evaluated scale-up feasibility for field applications.

Supervised 4 graduate students and contributed to groundbreaking research initiatives. Seven Generation Energy Ltd, Calgary, AB, Canada 2012 - 2017 Project Engineer/Project Manager

Applied chemical engineering principles, including fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transfer, and thermodynamics, to develop a three-dimensional (3D) model code based on real field data, testing workflows in quantitative modeling.

Created a new model for use in areas with limited field data, enabling accurate estimation of well logs.

Developed the model for stress analysis, providing key insights into the reservoir's behavior under different conditions.

National Petrochemical Company (Akpc), Bandar Imam, Iran 2005-2011 Process Engineer: LLDPE Petrochemical Plant

Managed process improvements in polymer production, optimizing catalyst injection rates and addressing operational challenges, resulting in a $600,000 cost savings and improved efficiency

Collected, analyzed, and interpreted data from the lab, pilot plant (Ziegler Natta catalyst), and commercial operations to modify the process using Aspen software.

Commissioned and started up extruder units using vendor guidelines and training, testing key parameters such as pressure, temperature, and polymer rate to optimize production quality.

Supervised all aspects of process operations to meet specified internal and external regulations/standards

(API, HSE, ASTM, and ISO), including safety and environmental regulations/standards (Six Sigma)

Conducted HAZOPs and implemented safety measures to ensure compliance with industry standards. EDUCATION

Ph.D., Chemical & Petroleum Engineering

University of Calgary, AB, Canada

M.S., Chemical & Material Engineering

University Putra Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

B.S., Chemical Engineering

Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Developed a novel CVD process using Fluidized bed reactor for producing carbon nanoparticle (Patent).

Published 10+ peer-reviewed papers and presented at international conferences.

Awarded the Mitacs Startup Award and CFREF Postdoctoral Fellowship for innovative research contributions.

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