Senior Project Engineer EPC & Oil & Gas Systems

Syed Amir

Project Engineer

US Citizen; Multi Languages; Willing to Travel

E-mail: ***********@*****.***. Cell: 713-***-****

An Industry Veteran with 18 plus years of demonstrated track record for outstanding performance within EPC & Projects for the Chemical and Petrochemical plants experienced in Offshore/Onshore platforms. Lead Mechanical Engineer in Oil and Gas Industries, LNG production, Refineries and Petrochemical management, O&G Refineries Revamp Projects, LNG Liquefaction Industries, and Gas Plants located both domestically and internationally. I am equally qualified in Package Engineering & Project Management in addition to design, drawing, fabrication, and pipeline engineering fundamentals.

Excellent Business Development, Communication, Leadership, and Problem-Solving skills. Accustomed to a fast paced, changing work environment, while always executing successful and timely projects. Well versed in ASME Sec VIII Div. I, API 650, 620, 610, 14C, 14E B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, TEMA, and ASTM & DOT CFR Part 195. Working knowledge API-510, API-570, API-579, API-650 and API-653of AS/NZS ISO 9001: 2000

Professional Experience Including:

Rotating Equipment (Pumps, All Compressors) Refineries, LNG and Gas plants & offshore platform

Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchanger, Dryers Project Planning & Execution / Primavera

Pipe support, Guide, Anchors, Spring hanger EPC contractor Proposals, FERC permitting process

API Tanks Optimization Program Procurement, Logistics and O&M Requirements

MTO’s, Mechanical Integrity, Pipe Specs Strong Team Building Skills PMC & EPC

LNG Compressor Gas Processing Station Construction Management, Cost Estimation

Project Planning & Execution / Primavera Contract Negotiation Skills and Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager (H+M Industrial EPC) Kuraray America (Dupont Plants) Methyl& Polyvinyl, Ethylene Acetate VAM, Manufacture Facility La Porte, Texas – Present

Manage and coordinate the execution of service projects from initiation to completion from($20-50MM)

(6–15 concurrent projects) from concept through commissioning and startup

Develop project plans, outlining scope, timelines, and resource requirements.

Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Secure AFE funding for six projects (Cooling Tower, Gas Compressors, Pressure Vessels) within time by aligning technical scope, financial justification, and plant strategy with cross-functional leadership.

Facilitate communication between field service teams, stakeholders to ensure project alignment success.

Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as necessary to address any issues or delays.

Prepare and present project reports to management, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities

Project Manager BG(Burrow Global) TPC (Texas Petrochemical CO) ($500 MM+) Pasadena TX 2024-2025

Managed multiple intermediate-to-large capital projects and/or multiple small projects. Ensured the constructability of the scope of work, engineering, and design of the projects as per TPC requirement.

Developed AFE (Authorization for Expenditures) project funding overall program strategy, budgets, resource allocation plans

Managed engineering resources for execution of FEL development, detailed engineering, MTO requisitions, bid packages.

Provided technical support while performing maintenance tasks during commissioning and startup.

Project Manager MOTIR Engineering Service Government GSA Project ($500 MM+) Wahington DC 2021-2023

Managed and controlled the engineering budget and deliverables list and prepared and validated project forecasts.

Developed technical bid solicitation package and prepared cost estimates, such as Engineering and management services.

Provided Engineering Consulting for detailed design, procurement, and construction of capital projects

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Project Manager: Hargrove Engineers Cornerstone Chemical Plant, Melamine/ Urea/ Ammonia 05/2019- 01/2020 New Orleans LA ($590 MM+)

Project Management with the execution of all aspects of the project including managing the staff and strategic leadership.

Developed of project scope, schedule and cost estimate, engineering, and construction, through the completion of installation, testing, and commissioning into service and project closeout

Managed the progress of a construction project from the scoping phase through the design, construction, and closeout phases.

Ensured timely and effective communication with appropriate stakeholders for any changes to approved scope.

Established project financial planning, monitoring, and controlling current projects.

Senior Project Manager Praxair Inc. (Global industrial leader) ($800MM+) 10/2015 – 2018 Texas City Hydrogen Gas Producing Plants, TX

Managed multiple intermediate-to-large capital projects and/or multiple small projects. Ensured the constructability of the scope of work, engineering, and design of the projects with Hydrogen Gas Plants,

Managed project leads from initialization through completion, within approved budget, schedule, and cost, with successful execution of Projects, and provided feedback for design strategy for all capital projects.

Managed construction project, from the scoping phase through the design, construction, and closeout phases.

Managed and integrates project construction with Operations ensuring coordination between management and the general contractor or multiple individual contractors.

Supported capital expansion projects as a resource and unit contact for incorporation of reliability in design, procurement and construction and ensured workmanship and quality to meet the procedure and specifications.

Maintained effective relations with the FEED Engineer, contractors and other organizations involved in the project with special focus on safety, interfaces, procurement, and plant operation.

Managed engineering resources for execution of FEF development, detailed engineering, material requisitions, bid packages.

Assisted development of project P&IDs, plot plans, electrical one-lines, area classification and other process

Provided management of change (MOC), project reporting progress of the work in a timely manner

Developed AFE (Authorization for Expenditures) project funding overall program strategy, budgets, resource allocation plans.

Project Engineer: KBR LNG Plant (8 MTPA / Magnolia Plant) ($1400MM+) Lake Charles, LA 11/ 2013 - 09/2015

Managed and coordinated the progress of the engineering work, under the direction of the project manager in accordance with the project scope and schedule.

Managed FEED Packages of engineering deliverables produced by the LNG plant EPC contractor to ensure design meets project specifications, Basis of Design, FEED requirements and safety standards

Ensure Piping and Layout with a focus on layout development, knowledge of LNG facility design and applicability of US codes specific to LNG facilities in the US.

KBR SADARA, ARAMCO & Dow Chemical 26 Plants Projects

Managed and controlled the engineering budget and deliverables list and prepared and validated project forecasts.

Provided technical support while performing maintenance tasks during commissioning and startup.

Monitored job costs on successful bids and maintained records of all verbal information disseminated by the client during the pre- bid meeting and job showing.

KBR, KOCH UREA -2 EXPANSION for 2500 STPD ($1200MM+) HOUSTON TEXAS

Established project management tools, measured monthly, the progress of engineering, to ensure that the budgets and schedules are being met, and if necessary, take corrective action.

Developed conceptual and detailed cost estimates for capital project, within phase 50%) through 10%) Evaluated alternatives developed during conceptual planning.

Managed (FEL) Development, execution, construction, HSSE, HAZID and HAZOP maintained cost, schedule & quality

Facilitated and participated in HAZOP studies, design reviews, model reviews, constructability reviews, peer reviews,

Project Engineer Audubon Engineering, BHPB LNG/Gas ($ 2000MM+) HOUSTON TEXAS 11/2013-11/2013 Houston, TX (Gas processing capacity: from 175 to 350 MMSCFD & Liquid pro capacity: from 8 K -16 K BPD)

Managed complex Mechanical, Process, I&E and Civil projects utilizing the client Project Process and supported detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction work through the remainder of Phase.

Developed and recommended improvements to project work processes

Participated in the development of project and engineering execution strategies.

Managed and controlled the engineering budget and deliverables list and prepared and validated project forecasts.

Monitored any cost impact of increases and quantity changes, performed cost comparison and analysis.

Delivered Package of engineering deliverables produced by the LNG plant EPC contractor to ensure design meets project specifications, Basis of Design, FEED requirements and safety standards.

Project Engineer; Worley Parsons - BP ($4 Billion+) 6/2011– 10/2013

Gulf of Mexico (6 Drilling Wells platform Capacity 260 K B/D of oil, making 2nd largest producing field N. America) Thunder Horse water Injection Topsides Offshore (Comp/Deoxidizer/Hex/Scrubbers)

Responsible for mechanical design and package engineering activities for Thunder Horse and various asset services brown field projects for BP Gulf of Mexico offshore assets

Identified scope changes and request change orders in advance of performing work.

Established project management tools, measured monthly, the progress of engineering, to ensure that the budgets and schedules are being met, and if necessary, take corrective action. Ensured that the review of documentation is carried out in accordance with the Project Instruction

Interact with Client engineering staff and management to ensure all Client goals are met.

Interfaced between all discipline, RE’s, Procurement, Vendors, QA and client for each stage of the Project.

Managed a wide variety of issues for (RFQ, DS’s, DDR’s, TBE, PSR’s, MTR’s, KPI) maintained EPR, logs.

Project Engineer; CITGO Refinery ($900MM+) 2010 – 2011

Managed a wide variety of small to large capital projects and Construction field engineering.

Managed project scope, schedule & cost changes ensuring that all project requirements and/or objectives and the execution of changes are properly documented and justified, approved by management, and vigorously pursued via regular reporting, forecasting final targets, reviews and audits; implements approved changes in a timely manner.

Provided engineering resources for storage tank design, including API 650 atmospheric storage tanks, cryogenic storage tanks.

Project Engineer; Ventech International Engineering ($800MM+) 2009–2010

Pasadena, Texas (Terra Expansion Project Fertilizer UREA Plant 900 to 1500 STPD Phase-1 completed)

Completed master plan for fertilizer expansion project, including schedule, budget, design, and code.

Initiated prompt identification and correction for any engineering issues.

Oversee and manage the procurement requisition process, review bids and tendering documents to ensure conformance with the project scope and technical specifications.

Project Engineer; ASRC Energy BP Liberty drilling offshore Project ($3 Billion+) 2007 – 2008. Anchorage, Alaska

Managed all internal and external technical interfaces throughout the project, assisted with P&ID development.

Managed Package engineering consulting services for detailed design, procurement, and construction offshore

Assisted development of project P&IDs, plot plans, electrical one-lines, area classification and other process

Lead Mechanical Engineer; Jacobs Engineering BP Refinery ($900MM+) 2005 – 2007. TX City, Texas (FCCU-600 (Fluid Catalyst Cracker), FCCU-1&3 Alky units & capital project upgrade RGP)

Project lead involving engineering consulting services for BP Project Management Team for Capital Projects

Supported the identification and pre-qualification of subcontractors.

Developed engineering scope, technology and design information, with team members in order to meet project requirements.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Management (Part completed) University Kokomo, IN Project Management Certification: (International Institutes)

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND SOFTWARE:

Knowledge of PC & computer-based scheduling and financial tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Primavera, MS Project, SAP & Maximo, SAP (MM and other Modules) Reporting Documented, Primavera P6 R17.9, and Microsoft Project, Auto CAD, PDS I & II for equipment, 3D Modeling, EVMS, EMS, and SPM, PMP Training. RS Mean’s. Multi-tasking capabilities prioritize, delegates & manages time and workflow effectively. financial project control areas: forecasting, budgeting, planning, estimating and cost analysis.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS

Part Completed: PMI (PMP or CAPM)

Completed: Pipe Stress Analysis. CAESAR-II and Lead Auditor ISO 9001-2008 (Completed)

Safety- Refinery and Chemical plants and related courses for OSHA, HAZID, HAZOP, HSSE, PHSSE, safety analysis for projects using API RP14C guidelines and a valid TWIC card.

Selected Keywords

Mechanical Field Engineering, Piping design, maintenance, integrity and modification, pipeline safety, applicable codes and regulations, gas/liquid, offshore pipeline, Corrosion prevention, Fixed, rotating mechanical equipment, oil and gas, exploration, pipeline transportation, pipe fittings, Anchors, guides, pipe shoes, clamps, spring hangers Valves, joints, gaskets, bolting, Detail lineless, Tie-list, MTO, Procurement. Material Management & Project Controls, Planning and Scheduling, Cost Estimation, Construction Management, Project Management, Multi-Functional Teams, Mechanical Engineering, Piping design, critical thinking skills in teamwork environments. Procurement. Master Scheduling, Budgeting, and Manpower Forecasting, supply Chain Management, ERP system, QA/QC. Plant Maintenance, Turnaround

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