2009 - maintenantAir Separation Unit (ASU) :
• Simulated the process cycle for a plant based on the customer requirements using in-house expertise.
• Developed the Process Design Basis document.
• Developed Process Flow Diagram's (PFD’s) and Heat and Material Balances.
• Established plant pressure circuits.
• Developed Pressure Test, Level Schedule and Critical Elevation documentation.
• Identified and documented the expected plant performance, including production rates, product purities, and utilities consumptions.
• Sized equipment (vessels, heat exchangers, columns, compressors, pumps).
• Sized schedule items such as lines, control valves, relief valves and flow-meters.
• Produced process data sheets for other disciplines.
• Populated line lists with process data.
• Participated in Design Reviews (Process Design Basis meeting, PFD review, P&ID review, HAZOP).
• Assessed technical bid documentation for process equipment.
• Reviewed vendor process drawings.
• Prepared performance test protocols.
• Assisted with the preparation of the plant operating manuals.
• Supported the commissioning, operator training and performance testing of the plants.
• Participated in the collecting feedback and implementing subsequent improvement activities.
Reliability:
• Analyzed preliminary engineering design concepts for major products to ensure they complied with the customers required operational reliability.
• Identified the necessary design and/or test methods for plant equipment such as columns, pumps, and control systems to meet reliability targets.
• Analyzed and calculated the cumulative effect on final system reliability of individual item reliabilities.
• Drafted failure mode and effect analysis data sheets and formulated mathematical models using VisualSPAR.
Coal Gasification:
• Took a leading role in the technology selection for process plant for the conversion of coal to synthesis gas.
• Updated and finalized the process design basis.
• Assisted with the evaluation and selection of technology partners, working with authorities and organizations within the coal gasification business arena.
• Reviewed Process schemes, Equipment Specifications developed by engineering contractors.
• Validated deliverables issued by Engineering Contractors.
• Evaluated the alternatives for the Synthesis Gas Conversion unit, identifying the lowest operating cost for the selected technology.
• Involved with Licensor discussions and evaluating their existing plants.
• Reviewed licensor PFD’s and P&ID’s.
• Provided input into plant commissioning, operating and maintenance philosophies.
• Provided information on the coal gasification unit requirements for the development of the Utility and Offsite PFD’s and P&ID’s.
• Provided coal gasification unit process information for other downstream engineering disciplines.
• Assisted with the coordination of the Conceptual, FEED, and Detailed Process Engineering phases.
• Established and maintained good working relationships with the Contractors.
• Provided information for regular project updates.
• Contributed to the technical evaluation and integration meetings.
Air Products and Chemicals
- Project Development Engineer
2009 - 2009• Provided a leadership role in the development of ASU proposals meeting customer requirements.
• Managed the interface between the Engineering and Commercial groups, assisting with the development of commercial strategies, based on technical solutions for ASU products.
• Developed the definition of project scope, project costs, and project execution strategies.
• Identified bidding costs, bid durations, budget vs firm bid decisions and risk management activities.
• Developed winning solutions with design and technology groups and with the operations group where relevant
• Supported the sales efforts during customer meetings and site visits
• Coordinated the required proposal input from other global engineering centers as necessary.
• Developed Technical Documentation to be included with the commercial proposal
• Completed cost estimates
• Gained senior management authorization in firm bid reviews.
• Took responsibility for interfacing with customers on technical issues.
Air Products and Chemicals
- Process System Engineer
2008 - 2009• Worked as a member of Systems Engineering team ensuring all Systems engineering tasks are performed within scheduled time, budget and quality for various projects.
• Prepared P&ID’s (Basic & Detailed Engineering).
• Prepared instrumentation datasheets, Cause & Effect diagrams, line lists, alarms & trip summaries, control narratives, and operating manuals.
• Reviewed and approved Systems Engineering deliverables for a project.
• Completed reviews of Vendor Process Packages
• Conducted P&ID review meetings and participated as a key reviewer in 3-D model reviews.
• Reviewed and commented on Basic Engineering Design Package.
• Participated in HAZOP review meetings (internal and external).
• Supported all engineering disciplines in proposal work, including detailed study of Critical Safety System, incorporating Critical Safety System requirements in the cost estimation etc.
• Assisted in the resolution of customers’ technical problems.
• Involved in Pre-commissioning & Commissioning of Air Separation Units.
Air Products and Chemicals
- Process Safety Engineer
2007 - 2008• Provided analytical & technical expertise in design and field operations supporting the design, engineering & construction of process plants in accordance with applicable safety criteria.
• Reviewed project-specific documentation to ensure the hazards associated with handling & processing of hazardous materials are properly identified, assessed & controlled.
• Applied risk assessment and safety study techniques to hazard evaluation and control, shutdown system design, root cause analyses and compliance.
• Involved in process engineering activities related to pressure temperature protection, blow-down and flare systems.
• Conducted safety studies to evaluate system and equipment reliability using techniques such as Fault Tree Analysis.
• Developed the requirements of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
• Provided risk analysis for the process safety reviews and establishes safety integrity levels (SIL).
• Provided project-specific SIL allocation and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) when required.
• Facilitated process safety reviews including HAZOP studies.
• Conducted engineering analyses - sizing of PSVs, building siting analysis, safety instrumented system verification calculations, explosion protection calculations, etc.
• Participated in incident and near-miss investigations.
