Operations/ Process Engineer

A challenging position offering maximum exposure to technical as well as managerial skills.

Aug 2006 – Present, Section Head (Operations) PAKISTAN PETROLEUM LIMITED
Pakistan Petroleum Limited is the oldest and second largest Exploration and Production Company of Pakistan. It has 27% gas supply share to the country. For details please visit www.ppl.com.pk
Presently I am working in Mazarani Gas Field, Larkana. My Current responsibilities include; but not limited to the following:
Gas Purification through Amine Sweetening Process.
Gas Dehydration through Tri Ethylene Glycol Process.
Back End Compression to Meet Sales Gas Requirements.
Condensate Recovery and Stabilization Process.
Routine Gas & Condensate Wells’ Operation.
Shutdown planning and coordination with other departments.
Preparation of departmental Opex & Capex budget.
Performance appraisals of subordinates.
Compliance with Permit to work system.

Jul 2001 – Jul 2006, Day Engineer (Operations) ENGRO ASAHI LIMITED
Engro Asahi is the part of most diverse & Dynamic Business entity, Engro Group Pakistan. It is the sole manufacturer of PVC resins in Pakistan. For Details please visit www.engropolymer.com
Joined as Trainee Engineer (Operations) and served as Day Engineer (Operations) with following responsibilities:
Coordinated and supervised safe and smooth operation of Process & Utilities Plant.
Monitored Production Schedule & Quality on daily basis.
Monitored Chemical Inventory & Consumption.
Improved the efficiency of plant and trouble-shooted.
Suggested modifications in operating procedures and plant layout.
Planned, coordinated and executed annual turnarounds.
Ensured safe and economical startups and shut downs.
Chalked out and developed different Emergency handling procedures on OSHA guidelines.
Implemented PSOI, PSMs and ISO-14001 associated Policies & Procedures.
Implemented Permit to work System.
Carried out safety talks, emergency talks, HAZOP, RCA and What if Studies.
Conducted Management Safety Audits.
Performed Assistant Engineers’ Forced Ranking annually in coordination with Managers.

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering
N.E.D University of Engineering and Technology Karachi, 2001

SKILLS AND TRAINING:
“Fire & Disaster Control” from IEP.
“Adventures in Team Work” from Cognetic.
“Communicate To Win” from Sensei.
“Process Safe Operations Index” from In-house Training Facility.
“Job Safety Analysis” from In-house Training Facility.
“Incident Scoring System” from In-house Training Facility.
“Root Cause Analysis” In-house Training Facility.
“Emotional Intelligence” from British Council.
“Process Hazard Analysis” In-house Training Facility.
“EMS-Internal Auditing” From Quality Concerns.
“Problem Solving & Decision Making” From Winning Edge.
“Effective Managerial Skills” From Pakistan Society for T & D.
“Train the Trainer” from British Council.
“Lead Auditor ISO 9001-2000” Certified by IRCA.
“Process Modeling Using Aspen HYSYS” Certified by Aspen Tech.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Lotus SmartSuite
Microsoft Office
SAP (PM & MM Module)

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS/ ACHIEVEMENTS:
Adhi Gas, LPG & NGL Plant II Construction & Commissioning
In addition to above mentioned responsibilities I had been assigned to verify the completion of Adhi Plant II Construction & carry out its Pre-commissioning & Commissioning. Now this plant is in operation. At Adhi Plant my responsibilities were as follows:
HAZOP, Pre-Commissioning / commissioning of Gas, LPG, NGL & Crude Oil processing plant.
Ensure safe, smooth & continuous Operation to meet the production within contractual limits.
Emergency Handling of the units, Troubleshooting, Controlling & Optimization.
Project Management & Co-ordination.
Performance test & Acceptance.

Condensate Recovery System Installation
Proposed and Commissioned Gravity Settling Condensate recovery system from Produced water which increased USD 0.5 Million/ Annum revenue of the field.

Miscellaneous
Assisted in Single String Gas & Condensate Well Completion after Workover.
Working on the implementation of PSRME, ISO-14001 and ISO-19001 in the field in addition to my own responsibilities as Management Representative of the site.