Senior Chemical Engineer with experience in Chemical Plant Operations and Project Management

To contribute my skills and abilities in a challenging environment with increased responsibilities. My areas of interest includes Brownfield Projects , Greenfield Projects and Chemical Plant Operations.

PROFESSIONAL WORKING EXPERIENCE:
SWIFTTECH DIGITAL ENGRAVING January 2013 –Present
DESIGNATION : Manager Operations
WEB ADDRESS : www.swifttech.com.pk
OLYMPIA CHEMICALS LIMITED July 2011 – December 2012
DESIGNATION : Operations Unit Manager
WEB ADDRESS : www.ocl.com.pk
Accountable for the process operations of Ammonia Soda production facilities comprising Ammoniation of Brine , Carbonation of Ammoniated Brine , Filtration and Calcination (Coal-based Power Generation).
VELOSI INTEGRITY & SAFETY PAKISTAN April 2010 – May 2011
DESIGNATION : Asset Integrity Engineer – Projects Lead
WEB ADDRESS : www.velosi.com
PROJECTS HANDLED
1. Annual and Pre-Commissioning Inspection of Compressed Natural Gas Stations
CLIENT: OGRA, Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority – Pakistan
2. Development of RBI Based Dead Legs Management System
CLIENT: GASCO, Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd. - UAE
3. Bhit Gas Field , Dadu – Internal Inspection of Pressure Vessels
CLIENT: ENI Pakistan
GARGASH INSAFOAM LLC February 2006 – February 2010
DESIGNATION : Operations Engineer |Projects Safety Engineer
WEB ADDRESS : www.insafoam.com.my
PROJECTS HANDLED
1. Pre-Insulation of Line Pipes Using Rigid Polyurethane Foam
(Sandblasting and Protective Coating of Bare Steel Pipes) ASME B 31.3
Al Faisal University | Bahrain City Centre | Gulf District Cooling
2. Chilled Water Piping Network (District Cooling) ASME B 31.3
Burj Dubai | Business Bay Towers | Tecom C Investments
Consultants: Maunsell Cansult | Mario Associates Client: EMPOWER
ITTEHAD CHEMICALS LIMITED October 2001 – December 2005
DESIGNATION : Operations Engineer/Commissioning & Start-Up Engineer
WEB ADDRESS : www.ittehadchemicals.com
PROJECT HANDLED
1. Commissioning of Brine Purification & Ion Exchange Membrane Cell Room - Expansion Project.

EDUCATION
M.Sc Chemical Engineering 2002-2005 University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore
B.Sc Chemical Engineering 1997-2001 University of Punjab, Lahore
Secondary School 1994-1996 The Pakistan National High School, Dubai.U.A.E

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS/ WORKSHOPS /WEBINARS
• Attended 1 day workshop on “Understanding ISO 9000:2000” - by Lahore Chamber of Commerce
• Attended 2 days’ workshop on “Total Productive Maintenance” - by National Productivity Organization
• Attended six weeks internship training in Engro Fertilizers at Urea Plant, Pakistan.
• Attended Webinar on “Six Common Errors in Problem Solving” by Think Reliability
CERTIFICATIONS:
1. Introduction to Safety Management – OSHA Academy ID # 117220

CAREER SUMMARY
Proactively identifying and rectifying problem areas to ensure uninterrupted operations and coordinate operational activities in the various operating areas to achieve optimum, efficient and safe operations of process units.
ACHIEVEMENTS
1. Experience of working with API 510, API 570 & API 580 Certified Inspectors.
2. Lead a team of engineers as Projects Lead for the proper execution of inspection related activities.
3. Developed Reporting Formats for the Annual & Pre-Commissioning Inspection of CNG Stations.
4. Developed procedures and Implemented QHSE system for the manufacturing facility.
5. Developed Occupational Health & Safety manual and educated the workforce
6. Commissioning and Start-up of Brine purification and Ion-Exchange Membrane cells (Chlor-Alkali)
STRENGTHS
1. Perform tasks at high levels of effectiveness to maintain plant operation reliability and safety.
2. Conversant with API Standards, ASME, Process Equipments and Health & Safety standards.
3. Good Problem- solving behavior, decision making capabilities and active monitoring