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OBJECTIVE
A challenging position which provides opportunity to improve my skills as a Project Engineer (Chemical).
Education:
* BSc. Chemical Engineering (Punjab University), 1992;
* MS. Engineering (University of Toronto, Canada), 2002.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1- Oakville Oil Refinery Hamilton, ON Canada
Process Engineer; (November, 2002 – Present)
* To provide comprehensive and timely process engineering support to both day-to-day plant operations (including trouble-shootings) and capital projects, with the objective to optimize production, reduce operating cost and maintenance costs, and improve plant capacity, reliability, availability, and maintainability.
* To provided technical assistance for modification to improve the quality of products (as per ISO/QS 9000 initiatives and safety management protocols), upgrading production standards and optimize cost.
* To prepare and implement start-up and annual shutdown procedures.
2- University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Teaching Assistant; (October, 2000 – October, 2002)
* Worked with the professor to help in research papers.
* Checked assignments of undergraduate students of various courses.
* Assisted undergraduate students in process laboratory in their practical work.
3- Roots Canada Limited, Toronto, ON Canada
Process Team Leader; (October, 1998 - September, 2000)
* Worked as a team leader in the operational section of the company.
* Provided technical assistance to troubleshoot operational problems.
* Managed and reported day-to-day activities of the plant to operational manager.
4- Oil & Gas Development Company Limited, D. G. Khan, Pakistan
(Dhodak Gas and Condensate Processing Plant including Oil Refinery)
Process Engineer; (May, 1994 - October, 1998)
* Worked as team player in installation, commissioning and operation of new gas and condensate processing plant and oil refinery.
* Developed process flow diagrams (PFD) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (PID) according to required process conditions.
* Provided technical assistance during installation and commissioning and black start-up.
* Worked and supported expanding activities in plant operations. That includes work in the project development, construction and installation, pre-commissioning & start-up.
* Provided technical assistance and trouble shootings for smooth plant operations.
* Conducted feasibility studies, support development of project proposals and provide general technical support to plant operations.
* Provided comprehensive and timely process engineering support to both day-to-day plant operations and capital projects, with the objective to optimize production, reduce operating cost and maintenance costs, and improve plant capacity, reliability, availability, and maintainability.
* Provided technical assistance for modification to improve the quality of products (as per ISO/QS 9000 initiatives), upgrading production standards and optimize cost.
* Negotiated contract obligations with engineering consultants.
* Supervised staff of 25 people, including operations, ensuring supply of utilities & plant maintenance.
* Gained the respect, confidence and cooperation of operators by actively and continually seeking their input in technical and operational matters.
6- Rupali Polyester Ltd. Pakistan
Shift Engineer; (June, 1993 - May, 1994)
* Supervised the shifts independently as a shift engineer.
* Handled plant trouble shootings.
* Supervised and controlled plant operation including utilities plant operation.
* Responsible to plant operation, production and ensuring a supply of utilities to facility.
* Direct exposure and on hands experience to operate high-pressure boilers, cooling towers, pumps, compressors, water treatment plant by reverse osmosis (RO) method, nitrogen plant by rectification method.
* Worked on different equipments, which are using PLC's.
* Monitored different process activities in control room and fixed the problems accordingly.
* Responsible to operate central Control Room including utility plant.
* Developed test and safety programs for unit operators.
7- Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Research scholar; (September, 1992 – May, 1993)
* Worked under the supervision of senior professor in the pulp and paper laboratory.
* Carried out feasibility report on new raw material (Urtica Dioca) for the preparation of pulp.
* Also worked in unit operation laboratory to assist undergraduate students in their practical work.
* Conducted tutorial and quiz of undergraduate courses.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Window 2000/XP, MS Office, Simulation packages, NT Windows, Networking
HOBBIES:
Reading, Swimming, Computer, Internet
References available upon request.
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