Engineer Mechanical

VICTOR KAPOOR, P.E.

**** ****** **** **.

Houston, Tx 77479

281-***-**** (Cell ); 281-***-**** Hm / Even.

E: ********@*****.***

EDUCATION

• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

California State University, Long Beach, California

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

California State University, San Louis Obispo, California

• Professional Engineer (PE), State of Texas (License No. 79960)

• Member ASME

• Multinational Experience

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Over 20 Plus years experience as a Sr. Mechanical Piping Specialist / Equipment Engineer responsible for generating Specifications, Material selection, Calculations, Bid evaluation, Vendor selection, design / Engineering document review and approval for Plant Piping and Equipment to include: Rotating Machinery, Centrifugal Compressors and Pumps, Gas Turbines, Fired Heaters, Boilers, Heat-exchangers, Pressure Vessels, Drums, Skid mounted Packages, Blowers, and Mixers that are being used in various Petro-Chemical, Oil / Gas, Power Plants, Pipeline,Nuclear Solutions,and Off-Shore industries. Experience with Project Management , EPC / PMC / PMT and LNG and API 650 Tanks. Worked Major Capital Projects and Turn-around. Construction Support .

Also, worked as a Pipeline ,Valve & Pipe Stress Engineering (Caesar-2) for 10 years, responsible for the entire Project..Conducted Grass Root Conceptual Studies and Cost Estimation analysis. Field and Technical Support engineer in several Construction Projects and Construction Planner. Worked as a Plant Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning Engineer . Knowledge in Welding and Piping Fabrication Operation. Supervised Other Engineers. Managed Contractors.

Other assignments included: Onshore Marine Terminal Piping, Construction Advisor , Project management, and controls, Plant Maintenance, Pressure Vessels Design and Fabrication, Equipment Engineer, Field Inspection / troubleshooting, Company Representative and Technical Consultant. Familiar with ASME, API, ASTM, ANSI, NACE, ISO-9001. Codes Also, specialize in QA/ QC Performance , Environment, and Safety training. Familiar with Micro-Station review and audit .

Additional Skills:

PERMAVERA , Cost and Schedule Estimates. Good verbal and written communication skills. Team Player and Project co-originator. Can Handle Multiple assignments Independently, and completing them on time. Have supervised and trained other engineers. Efficient in MS office. Hands on Plant and Project Engineering experience. Strong points are initiative and innovative problem solving ability.

Work Summary :

US Dept of Energy : SRR : Savannah River Remediation LLC

Bldg 704 -15S ,

Aiken SC 29808

Sr Mech Engr : ( Saltstone Nuclear Disposal Project ) ( March, .2010 – Present )

Provided Engineering and Design Support Services for Savannah River Site ( SRR ) Nuclear Waste Removal Project including Vaults , Grout-line , Drain Water system.

Activities and Duties involved for the Project :

• Engineering Analysis of ( Piping , Valves and Pumps etc ) and Technical Support

• Performed Pipe Stress of Piping Systems in accordance with ASME , ANSI B31.3Code.

• Design Development ( Piping Layout , Pressure Drop, Heat Transfer, and Pump Head Calculations )

• Generation of Design Output documents and arranged Tech. Meetings

• Mech Equipment Spec. and Design of Pumps

• Provided Plant Design, and Construction Support of Nuclear Waste / Saltstone Vaults and cells.

• Failure Analysis of Valves and Piping

• Construction and Procurement Support

• Developed P & ID’s and written Technical Reports

• Vendor Document Reviews

• Prepared Technical Data Sheets for Valve Design, Specifications, material selection , Quality Verification Documents and Requirements.

• Follow-up on Valves and Equipment Supplier Quality Assurance Program , and management System , QA/QC , Safety and Test Certifications

• Project Management / Co-ordination , Budget / Man-hour Forecast , and Cost Estimation

Sr. Project Engineer / Construction Advisor

ExxonMobil US Production

14950 Heathrow Forest Parkway,

HOUSTON, Tx 77032

May 15,09 to March .2010

Project-1 : 75 MM CO2 Sales Expansion Project - La Barge - Wyoming Operations .

Project-II : 2 Billions : UPSTREAM: Piceance Gas Development & Pipeline Project-

Rio Balanco County - CO.- 21541 County Rd 5,Rifle,CO. 81650

Responsibilities :

-Project management and technical support for the following activities :

• Written Construction work packages, scope, and procedures for ( CF Electric Gas Compressor , Vessels , Coolers , Separators , Piping , Pipeline , Tie-in , steel structure etc. )

• Built Compressor Station : 20,000 HP Gas Compressor - CF Dresser-Rand with 10,000 HP Simens Electric Motor ( Installation , alignment , leveling ,testing , and Pre-commissioning including Lube Oil Skid Unit , and associated piping. )

• Assisted in engineering of Critical Piping for compressor and Electric motor ( 75 ,000 lbs each ) .Responsible Quality Performance.

• Prepared Upstream Construction Project Plans, and procedures to develop Well pads , Drill Gas Wells, Install Flow-lines, 3-Phase Separators, Manifold Design, Pipe-line works

• Supervised Construction Crew, and Technical Field Support. Managed Contractors.

• Excavation ( Civil Work ) , Laid out , Update, Modifications of Pipe-line in the Ditches / as per plans. Construction Crew Cover the Trenches with dirt and help in Seeding to Environment.

• Assisted in Equipment Procurement , Materials, Purchases and its Delivery Management with various Vendors.

• Field Monitor QA / QC, Welding Procedures, and Reliability as per Design Drawings and Project Specifications.

• Held Weekly Meetings and Wrote Progress Reports.

• Prepared Cost and Man-Hours Budget and followed Cost Tracking reports

• Written Hot Work Permits , Safety Rules , Environment and HAZOP Studies

Piping Specialists / Mech Engineer :

Jacobs

5995 Rogerdale Road

Houston , Tx 77072

Oct, 2007 to May , 09

: 1,000 MM ( 10 Years ): BP-San Juan Coal Bed Methane Major Project – North Durango- Colorado ( Gas Production, Collection, Distribution, and Pipeline System ) :

Duties :

• Preparation Of Specifications, Material Selection, Data Sheets , Requisitions , for Pipeline System and Mechanical Equipment ( Water Separation Skid Packages , Glycol Cooling Fin-Fans, Pumps, Pig Launcher , Receivers, Vessels and Tanks

• Wrote Specifications, Requisition, Review vendor information for Piping ,Specialty Items , such as Valves, Flame Arrestor, Truck Loading connections / Couplers ( Kamvloke / Safe Rack , Flex-Pipe )

• Technical Bid Evaluation of Vendor Packages , and Purchase recommendations

• Inter- Discipline Dept. Co-ordination

• Checked, and Updated P & ID’s as Per Project Guidelines

• Stress Analysis of Compressor Piping , Glycol System, underground Piping , Analyzed Nozzle Loadings , designed Pipe Supports , Springs as per ASME B31.3 codes

• Written Procedures for Pressure and Hydro-testing. Supervised Hydro testing of pipeline as per ASME B31.3 , B31.8 and DOT Rules

• Technical Support and instructions to Shop Fabrication and Field Installation of Piping.

• Additional duties : Piping Fabrication and welding inspection .

Sr Project / Mech Piping Engr

CDI Engineering Group

9800 Center Pkway / Bissonet St @ Beltway -8

Houston , Tx 77036

June 17, 2006 to Sept 2007

Project and Mechanical Piping Engineer on $ 100 MM - MEMC – Silane Expansion Project – 2006 at Pasadena , Tx. Coordinated Mech Piping design, and Equipment Engineering activities to include :

• Project and design assignment for various Static and Rotating Equipment engineering packages to include : Pressure Vessels , Heat Exchanger , Reciprocating Compressor , Pumps , Heaters, Agitators , Filters , Coolers , Cranes , Industrial Exhaust Fans etc

• Reviewed and developed Data Sheets , Calculations , Equipment Sizing , Specifications , and Process studies.

• Verified Completeness , consistency of design and constructability of all Piping , Equipment for the project.

• Reviewed Project P & ID ‘s , Material Selection, and Equipment design to meet MEMC Standards and Specifications .

• Made Quick hand and Ceaser-2 Piping Stress Engineering Calculations

• Prepared Procurement Engineering Packages ( Inquiry, purchase Requisitions, Tech Bids , evaluation , recommendation , selection , and vendor Liaison and discussion etc).

• Co-oridinating mechanical engineering activities with other engineering disciplines.

• Held Technical discussions and provided Technical support with Process , Piping , Civil , field , purchasing and Client etc.

• Provided the analysis and resolution of various mechanical Piping / Equipment problems .

• Provided Field assistance , design discussion, and recommendations to the client Engineers

• Comprehensive Knowledge of ASME , API , ANSI, NEC , OSHA Codes and industry wide guidelines

Sr. Mechanical Piping / Equipment Engineer :

CB & I-Howe-Baker

9800 Center Parkway # 700

Houston, TX 77036

March 20, 06 to June15, 06

Functions & Responsible @ Project : $ 250 Millions Chevron Texas Cabinda –LNG Gas Plant , Angola

• Design, specify, select, document, and help procurement mech. Equipment to assist in the completion of LNG Gas Plant.

• Produced Data Sheets, drawings, specifications, reviewed supplier’s documents, drawings, and bid evaluation.

• Provided Equipment Reliability, Inspection , Technical , Construction ,Field , and Procurement Support

• Interface with other engineering disciplines as well as Project management team.

• Experience in ASME Codes, Rotating Equipment ,Heat Exchangers, Vessels , and towers

Mechanical Piping Specialist / Project Engineer :

Bayer Chemical Plant / Technology Services ,

8500 West Bay Road , Baytown, TX 77520

October.05 to March 19,06

Responsibilities Included @ Chlor-Alkali $ 100 Million Baytown Expansion Chemical Plant ::

• Wrote and Reviewed Piping , and Equipment Spec. for Rotating Equipment, Vessels, Heat Exchangers.

• Prepared Data Sheets for Vendor Quotes and Follow-up

• Reviewed P & ID’s and Piping Drawings

• Prepared Bid Packages, Evaluation / Selection

• Tech. Support, & Co-ordination @ Vendor, Purchasing, Construction Personnel’s, and other design Depts.

• Prepared Construction Setting Packages, and Field Support

• Project Management, cost , & scheduling during all phases of the Project

• Supervised other engineers

• Motivated Team Player

LCS Constructors

11410 Brittmoore Pk Dr

Houston, Tx 77041

Equipment / Facility Engineer

(Aug. 2004 to Oct.2005 )

Working as an Equipment / Facility Engineer on a 25 Million Huntsman Consolidated R & D Lab. Campus ( 175,000 Sq. Ft ) at The Woodlands, Tx . The responsibilities in the design development phase are :

• Develop Mech. Equipment Specifications and Design for : Air Compressor Package, Vacuum System Pumps, Water Softener System, Hot Water / DI system, Nitrogen Supply system, Steam Boiler, Piping distribution system for Gases etc.

• Prepare Bid Packages for Vendors

• Provide Technical Support to the project

• Prepare Cost Estimation of various equipment

• Co-ordination and attended meetings with other project Groups such as Architecture, A/C , Construction, Fire System, Electrical Engineers, Plumbing and other Vendors ( CDI )

• Designed small bore piping layout and sizing for 25 different Gases for 40 Labs

Richtech Engineering Co.

10,260 Westheimer Rd. # 640

Houston, TX 77042

Consultant Mechanical Engineer :

( May, 2004 to August, 2004 )

Working as a Mechanical Engineering Consultant on Feed Review and Detail Engineering for a on-shore Oil and Gas Production Facility of Vintage Petroleum Yemen, Inc., Yemen.

Responsibilities :

• Updated & modified P& ID’s, Piping & Instruments Dwgs.

• Design / Selection of Rotating Equipment ( Compressor, Pumps, Vessels )

• Technical Support / Pipeline Design

• Design Review

• Preparing Equipment BID Packages for Vendors

• Bid Evaluations

• Project Readiness Review

Functioning Independently on technical work with limited supervision.

Sr. Field Engineer:

URS Corp. Inc

600 Carondelet Street

New Orleans, LA 70130-3587

August 2003 to March.2004

Project Assignment : To Repair and Construct a failed Steam and Condensate Lines and installation of a Vent Line to relieve pressure in the existing product recovery wells, located at the Marathon-Ashland ( MAP ) refinery, Cattlesburg , Kentucky. The system consists of conveyance structure housing a series of extraction wells, utility and flush piping runs and freeze protection system that interconnect the recovery system to the refinery.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Supervised field construction team and provided technical guidance and field engineering assistance.

• Reviewed construction drawings, prepared engineering changes, set schedule, and monitored installation.

• Documented all work performed by contractors.

• Attended daily meetings with contractors and site Health / Safety officer.

• Co-ordinated and managed all field activities, verified materials, workmanship, Steam tests for reliability, assured results meet design, cost, and time schedule for the project completion.

• Prepared punch-list , quality control; Conducted Hydro-tests per ASME/ ANSI B31.1 & B31.3

• Project was delivered on time within budget and Zero accident safety.

Oct. 2002 to May 2003

Project / Equipment Engineer :

Teknica ( U.K ) Ltd. ,

Holborn Tower, 137 High Holborn St., London,UK

Responsibilities :

• Seconded to SOC ( Sirite Oil Company ) - Attahaddy – Algeria

• Attahaddy Gas field Development Project.

Typical Activities :

Acted as Company Representative and supervised the Erection, Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, and Start-up for Two Units of Nuovo Pignon / GE ( MS 5001 PA )- 20 MW Gas Turbine / Generators, and three Propane Centrifugal Compressors.

• Implemented Company, Vendor Standards, Procedures, and Safety methods. Co-ordination with other engineering disciplines.

• Industry Codes Followed : API-686 ( Machinery Installation Design ),API-617, API-661 ( Lube Oil ), API-614 ( Shaft Sealing ) throughout the Project.

• Reviewed Turbine Operation and Maintenance manuals ( 28 Volumes ).

• Conducted Progress Meetings and compiled Daily / weekly Reports

• Prepared Completion Schedule Charts and Keeping Records.

• Approved Field Changes and Provided Technical support.

• Reviewed / Checked construction drawings and signed off final drawings and documents.

• Checked all Phases of Construction, and Conducted Material Inspections.

• Witness all installation Checks, Dimensions, Tolerances, Alignment, Grouting and approved various tests such as Hydro / Air and Lube Oil Flushing Tests..

• Similar Type of work performed for Centrifugal Pumps, Air Cooled Heat Exchangers, Water Treatment Plant, Air Compressor Units throughout the Plant.

March 2002 to September 2002

Sr. Mechanical Engineer:

Jacobs Canada, Inc

400S. - 8500 Macleod Trail S

Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2H 2N7

Lead Mechanical engineer on Exxon-Mobil, Labarge Acid / Gas Injection and Co-Generation project in Wyoming. Responsible for complete stress analysis of all critical lines, including, steam lines, Flare lines, HP Gas Injection lines, Fin-fan cooler lines, suggesting restrains, supports, hangers, and modification in piping. Analyzed Nozzles and vessel stresses , using WRC-107 and WRC-297. Reviewed and approved all equipment, piping design work, material specifications and providing technical support and details co-ordination of various other engineering disciplines. Assisted in design of firewater and under ground drainage system, using Polyethylene /PVC piping. Made periodic field visits. Extensive Knowledge of ASME B 31.3 codes, CEASAR-2 and AUTOPIPE software. Attended Management seminars.

Oct. 2001- March 2002

Sr. Mech. Engineer:

Whaler Marine, Inc., 14410 West Sylvanfield, Houston, TX 77014

Working and Responsible for conceptual and design studies for Power Plant Barges for offshore and on-shore industries. Involved in piping layout, steam lines, Pumps selection, Power Plant equipment arrangement and selection, writing specifications, vendor and client technical support. Cost Evaluation and Preparing bid packages for various Projects.

Oct. 2000 – Sept 2001

Lead Mechanical / Equipment Eng.

ALASKA ANVIL CORPORATION , 509 West 3rd Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

Served as Lead Equipment, Mechanical Engineer on various gas and oil pipeline projects for Phillips Alaska at Meltwater Drill Site on the North Slope of Alaska. Provided leadership, insight, reviews, engineering co-ordination, and technical support for the development of oil production drill sites at North Slope.

Responsible for conceptual piping study and equipment design, requisition of pressure vessels, storage tanks, manifolds design, P&ID, hydraulics, plot plan layout, specifications, cost analysis, stress analysis for liquid / gas pipelines, pumps selection, heaters, and piping for hook-up of produced crude and injection wells. Also participated as a lead engineer for equipment bid preparation, recommendations for vendors, and application of various engineering techniques.

Lead Mechanical Engineer

SAUDI ARAMCO OIL COMPANY, P.O. Box 5250, Jeddah 21422, Saudi Arabia

June 1996 – January 2000

Lead Mechanical / Piping Engineer in the Technical Support Unit of Saudi Armco Oil Co. Responsible for Mechanical / Piping Engineering and Design at Tie-in, Pumping Stations, Rotating Equipment, Site Survey, Field-Checks, Maintenance on existing and new construction / revamp FCCU for Jeddah Refinery. Updated P & IDs of the plant.

Prepared comprehensive engineering packages inclusive of scope, construction drawings, and bill of materials, answering technical queries, estimates, evaluation of vendor drawings on rotating equipment, vessels and heat exchangers. Designed loops and replaced expansion joints. Assisted plant operation in the commissioning of Va. 2 Project. Served as consultant for any stress problems. Supervised contracting engineering services and outside vendors.

July 1993 - June 1996

Project / Mechanical Engineer

KUWAIT SANTA FE CO. / KUWAIT OIL CO.,13112 Safat, Ahmadi, Kuwait

Provided Project / Field Engineering support for rehabilitation of piping, vessels, heat exchangers, and pumps. Studied compressor vibrations and designed special restraints. Assigned as Mechanical Engineer on a Task Force for start up and commissioning of the solar compressor for Wafra and Altameer projects. Prepared final drawings from P&IDs on systems for flare, blowdown, side stream, condensate, and fuel lines.Directed project efforts between various other engineering disciplines. Prepared plans, specifications and estimates for process piping valves, flanges and skid units. Used Caesar II computer analysis. This project also required hands-on experience with sub-contractor administration.

July 1992 - January 1993

Senior Project Engineer

BEGMANN HEAVY INDUSTRIES, 16530 Peninsula Blvd. , Houston, TX 77015

Worked as a Senior Project / Mechanical-ASME Engineer with a major pressure vessel fabrication facility. Assisted Chief Engineer and followed all client specifications and changes on vessels. Checked client drawings, wrote stress, and ASME code reports, coordinated efforts with shop/welding personnel, quality control, material procurement, vessel scheduling, Safety Dept., and client interface.

Made engineering design calculations on shipping saddles, lifting, tailing lugs, stiffening rings, reinforcement pads, clips, nozzle connections, MAWP, zick analysis per ASME Codes (Sect. VIII, Div. 1 and 2), WRC-107, and AISC specifications. Prepared vessel cost estimates.

January 1992 - July 1992

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

S & B ENGINEERS, INC., 7825 Park Place, Houston, Texas 77087

Mechanical Engineer on Arco Chemical Co. Styrene (POSM-2) construction project in Channelview. Duties included: Field Engineering, preparing piping punchlist, hydrotest task force, stress evaluation of Badger Co.'s design, audited construction quality assurance for compliance with ASME codes checking, and test run on rotating equipment, and compressors. Audited engineering reports, and procurement records. Reviewed pressure vessel drawings, heat exchanger, expansion joints, and inspected vessels and welds and checked specifications and codes. Used Caesar II and Simplex/Triflex for this analysis

March 1991 - January 1992

Mechanical Engineering Specialist

MATRIX ENGINEERING, INC., P.O. Box 3731, Beaumont, Texas

Worked on Mobil Co. refinery revamp and expansion projects in Beaumont. Performed mechanical piping layout and developed piping plans and isos. Designed pipe supports, hangers, snubbers, rotating equipment, performed stress analysis and rectified complex piping through Caesar II Computer Program and hand calculations. Reviewed pressure vessels, heater vendor drawings, and calculations per ASME Sec. VII, Div. I Codes. Evaluated high-pressure and process lines connected to rotating equipment. Prepared reports for clients inquiries, and vibration analysis. Gained fabrication shop and field experience.

December 1989 - March 1991

Senior Mechanical Engineer

H & R INTERNATIONAL, INC. , 4828 Loop Central Dr., Houston, Texas 77081

Assigned as mechanical engineer on a $21 million expansion for PD Glycol in Beaumont, Texas. Responsibilities included design and stress analysis of piping systems including specialty items such as hangers and supports. Assisted in preparing specifications, bid tabulations and drawing approval. Provided vendor interface and technical support for the project team.

Supported other projects as construction engineer and field engineer. Functions included quality check, material handling and interface with other disciplines. Recommended and rectified field/design problems. Used Caesar II computer analysis program.

May 1988 - December 1989

Staff Mechanical Engineer

GDS ENGINEERS, INC. , 2646 South Loop West, Houston, Texas 77054

Worked on refinery maintenance projects for Arco, Exxon and Enterprise Productions Inc. in the Houston area. Provided technical support for turnarounds, revamps and expansion projects. Provided design calculations for expansion joints, steam turbine and pump loading to meet ANSI/API codes. Coordinated efforts with various engineering disciplines. Performed computer analysis of piping systems using static frequency of complex piping structures and designed special restraints for vibration controls.

October 1982 - April 1988

Project Engineer

Project Management Control Consultants, INC. , 9207 Sanford, Houston, Texas 77031

Supervised cost, scheduling, vendor relations and business development for different clients. Assignment included Construction Management for City of Houston. Worked as a consultant for NASA and Supreme Arco in California.

February 1981 - March 1982

Pipeline/Rotating Equipment Eng.

BECHTEL, INCORPORATED, P.O. Box 2166, Houston, Texas 77001

Worked as a Senior Mechanical Engineer on onshore and offshore water/steam injection and oil production design/cost proposal on Manifa Heavy Expansion Project for Aramco in Saudi Arabia. Designed the layout of the pumping station and designed pump piping manifolds. Involved in pumps, compressors and related piping system with respect to design calculations, selection, vendor contact and prepared bid packages. Wrote specifications for booster pumps, injection pumps, firewater pumps and provided project coordination and cost estimation.

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