Canada Process Engineer

Work on international LNG and refinery projects.

1. 2012 – Present
Process Engineer
SNC-Lavalin, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
• Execute Front End Design and detailed engineering for Greenfield projects.
• Develop Process Flow (PFD) diagrams, Piping-Instrument (P&ID) diagrams and Equipment Datasheets.
• Utilize HYSYS simulation software for Heat and Material balance calculations.
• Adept with process hydraulics as well as sizing and specifications of Rotating, Static and Heat transfer equipment.
• Design of Fired Heater type Once Through Steam generator Blowdown separation systems.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) as well as Process Hazard Analysis (HAZOP) sessions, Cause and Effect (SDK) and Piping model reviews.
• Carry out Pressure Relief Load calculations as per API-521 and API-2000 industry criteria.
• Design of flare network using FLARENET and flare stack sizing based on heat radiation calculations.
• Technical writing of documents such as Design Criteria, Instrument Datasheets and Control Narratives.
• Interface with multidisciplinary team to meet project milestones.

2. 2011 – 2012
Process Engineer
Stantec Consulting Limited, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Perform Energy efficiency Waste heat recovery project for Imperial Oil refinery steam boilers.
• Understand the process of Refinery Crude Pre-heating, Atmospheric and Vacuum Distillation units.
• Define scope of work; Establish design basis and Prepare baseline man-hour estimates.
• Provide engineering support to optimize refinery facility operations.
• Managing assigned tasks for small projects to meet schedules within budget.
• Execute maintenance projects on power generation GE gas turbines for Nova Scotia Power.
• Communicate with ExxonMobil operations and third party contractors to resolve operational issues.

3. 2007 – 2011
Process Engineer
Wood Group (IMV Projects Incorporated), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
• Front end design of Steam generation and Brackish water treatment areas of SAGD heavy oil facilities.
• Develop or modify Process Flow (PFD), Piping-Instrument (P&ID) diagrams and Line Lists (LDT)
• Process equipment sizing and pipeline hydraulic calculations.
• Attend Process Hazard analysis (HAZOP) sessions and resolve HAZOP action items.

1. 2002 – 2004
Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University of Arizona, U.S.A
GPA: 3.7 / 4.0

2. 1997 – 2001
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
University of Kerala, India
GPA: 3.8 / 4.0

1. Canada Professional Engineer

• Minimal supervision and excellent communication skills
• Software: Aspentech HYSYS, FLARENET, Fisher FirstVue, Farris Sizemaster and MS Office Suite
• API-520 Part-1, 521, 526 & 2000 codes
• Familiar with ASME B31.3, B31.4, B16.5 Section 8 Division1standards