Plant Mechanical Engineering

RESUMÉ

SHELDON MICHAEL BADAL

EMAIL ADDRESS: ************@*******.***

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Address: ***-** ***** *****, ***** Ozone Park, Queens, NY 11420

718-***-**** or 1-868-***-****

Marital Status: Married

Other Information: Permanent Resident (U.S.A) - Green Card Holder

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Objectives:

To be associated with an organization which would provide opportunity for growth and expansion and consolidation of my educational background. To be involved in diverse activities within an environment geared towards potential advancement, effectively and efficiently realizing the policies and objectives of the organization.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

2004 – 2006 : University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) – Point Lisas Campus

Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma (Equivalent to Associate Degree)

(Accredited by Southern Alberta Institute of Technology )

Diploma Courses undertaken at the University of Trinidad and Tobago:

• Design of Machine Elements

• Quality Assurance and Management

• Project Management

• AutoCAD and Auto ISO

• Thermodynamics

• Safety and Environment Management

• Engineering Physics

• Certificate of Participation – Life Skills Training

1997 – 2004: St. Georges’ College, Barataria, Trinidad

A’ LEVELS (Equivalent to University Credits)

• Chemistry, General Paper, Mathematics, Physics

GCE O’Level (Equivalent to High School Diploma)

• Additional Mathematics, Mathematics, English Language, Spanish, Physics, Geography, Chemistry, Technical Drawing.

TRAINING

• Advanced Vibration Analysis - CSI

• Machinery Component Condition Monitoring Workshop -Forsthoffer Associates Inc

• Centrifugal Pump Maintenance - Technology Support Ltd.

• John Crane Gas Seal Training - TOSL Engineering Ltd.

• Machinery Analyst Training - SKF United Bearings

• Machinery Skill Enhancement Workshop - Update International

• Rigging Lifting & Safe Rigging Level 2 – In-Corr Tech Ltd.

• Safety Management Overview - OSHA Services LLC

• Woodward Governor Training-Power Mgt. & Control Systems

• Machine Lubrication 1 – Noria Corporation

• Avanti-IN-DEPTH Practical Solutions to Machinery & M’tce Vibration Problems – Update International

• Rigging Lifting & Safe Rigging - In-Corr Tech Limited

OTHER

Excellent computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Outlook, JD Edwards, 3D Navis Works, AutoCAD and maintenance related Internet Research.

WORK EXPERIENCE :

INDUSTRIAL PLANT SERVICES LIMITED (IPSL) – Sept. 2006 Present

Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician – Jan. 2012 - Present

Nitrogen 2000 Limited / Caribbean Nitrogen Company

• Knowledgeable in Ammonia process

• Routine vibration analysis on all plant rotating equipment and oil sampling

• Preventative Maintenance work on pumps, turbines, compressors, vessels, exchangers, gearboxes and cooling tower fans

• Alignment on all plant rotating equipment – reverse dial, rim and face, laser alignment

• Change out on bundles / tubes in plant exchangers

• Planned outage and turnaround jobs, write procedures, JHA’s.

• Various overhauls of compressors and steam turbines, changing out rotors, dry seals, installing new bearings, checking all crushes and clearances etc.

• Involved in various plant shutdowns and turnarounds on the N2000 and CNC plants

• Overhaul of Siemens 6 stage Air compressor- bearings, bull gear, inlet guide vanes.

AUM Complex (Ammonia, Urea and Melamine)

• Involved during commissioning and start-up of the AUM Ammonia Plant

• Worked with Dresser-Rand vendor installing compressors and conducting maintenance including replacement of Dry gas seals.

• Involved in base-plate leveling and grouting of skids

• Alignment of rotating equipment using laser alignment method (Rotalign Pro and Ultra, CSI Machinery Health Alignment Kit)

• QA / QC on all plant equipment

• Planned and wrote procedures for overhauls of equipment on Ammonia Plant

• Planning/ Scheduling for Preventative Maintenance for all rotating Equipment

• Involved in creating Preventative Maintenance procedures for all rotating equipment

• Dismantling and repairing of various sizes of check valves

• Planning of various outages and for recent TAR of AUM Complex, ordering parts, staging parts, writing procedures and execution of jobs.

• Correcting piping alignment and pipe strain using heating element

• Planning of jobs including tools, gaskets, etc required for the job

• Involved in commissioning of Utilities Plant

• Involved in commissioning of UAN Plant (AN and NA plants)

• Worked alongside vendor on Man-Turbo train including work on Turbine, Extractor, Gearbox, NOX Compressor

• Various checks conducted on train including blade tip clearances, thrust and journal bearing clearances, Impeller and wear ring clearances, piston and backlash checks

• Replacement of bearings, impellers, mechanical seals etc of various sizes and types

• Commissioned pumps and air compressors alongside vendor representatives on Melamine plants

• Alignment of belt driven units (pump/compressors/motors/centrifuge) using Dot-line laser alignment kit and also belt tensioning performed

• Created Gantt charts for progress of jobs on recent TAR for AUM complex – Melamine plants

• Appointed Acting Maintenance Supervisor on various occasions and assume all responsibilities of supervising Maintenance team.

Mechanical Eng. Technician 2 Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

Mechanical Eng. Technician 1 Sept 2006 - Jan 2010

COLONIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (CLICO) – January 2006 – April 2006

Department: Corporate Facilities Department CO-OP PROGRAMME

• Involved in Planning Team for the Syntec Forum held by CLICO

• Assisted in daily office routines using Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Gained knowledge in Microsoft Visio and was able to produce architectural drawings.

METHANEX TRINIDAD LIMITED/ATLAS METHANOL COMPANY LIMITED July – Aug 2005

Department: Mechanical Engineering - Summer Intern

• Research on Sea Water Intake Screens

• Understanding of the Use of Parametric Flow Meter

• Tap Root Analysis and Hazop Studies

• Supported activities in MTU Turnaround (replacement of valves, ATR works and refractory works)

• Research on Sea Water System Vacuum Breakers

• Preventative Works for Cooling Tower

• Sourcing quotation from Companies regarding parts

• Work alongside with Contractors ensuring completion of work done in a safe manner.

HOBBIES: Cricket, Football, Swimming, Reading and Table Tennis

REFERENCES:

Mr. Rovert Branche Mr. Harold Humphrey

Team Lead – CSA Technical Shop Manager/Senior Field Service Rep.

Atlantic LNG DRESSER-RAND

Atlantic Avenue, Point Fortin Pt. Lisas, Trinidad

Trinidad Email: ************@*******.***

Phone : 868-***-****

Mobile: 868-***-****

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