Engineering Manager
INTECH Process Automation
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :16 years, 9 أشهر
• Successfully led 25+ engineers to execute projects in Americas region with a revenue of ~20 million USD
• Increased efficiency and thus reduced costing of manhours by 15%
• Analysed time spent on projects to identify areas of improvement and chalked out a plan against each area
• Optimized document templates to be used in projects
• Developed guidelines for PLC and HMI application development based on industry best practices
• Developed AutoWire, a software to generate I/O wiring and loop drawings, thus reducing the required manhours and ensuring quality and consistency of drawings
• Established and documented a standard object library, reducing the application development time
• Implemented Microsoft Project Server for centralized Project Scheduling and Resource Management
• Established a criterion for categorizing projects into different categories, and identified the Project Management processes to be applied to each category (In Progress)
• Increased QMS compliance from 88% to 92%
• Revamped the evaluation criteria of engineers to align with the needs of the company
Establish understanding about project requirements and study specifications
• PLC/DCS configuration
• HMI configuration
• Update project plan/schedule
• Design, develop and test the required objects with appropriate functionality
• Prepare and assist for all design documents and drawings
• Ensure that available QMS is maintained and effectively implemented
• Set up systems for “Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)”
• Assist/Lead FAT efforts
Projects
• CALM Buoy Telemetry Commissioning
Role: Project Manager
Customer: BG Group & Essar
Managed the commissioning activities of two CALM buoys where INTECH supplied the telemetry system. Enhanced the budgeted VA by identifying and exploiting opportunities
• Perla Field Early Production Project, Venezuela
Role: Lead Engineer
Customer & End User: Cardon IV
Responsible for reviewing the hardware design, implementation of software and integration of the system components for 3 offshore platforms for 1200 MMscf/day gas extraction in Perla Gas Field. The systems included Allen Bradley ControlLogix (SIL 2) with 1715 I/Os, FactoryTalk SE / ME, and OTN Switches for data backbone.
• Petrocarabobo Heavy Oil Production, Venezuela
Role: Lead Engineer
Customer: Schlumberger End User: PDVSA
Led a team in designing of a complete Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS), consisting of ControlLogix for PCS, ControlLogix for SIL 2 SIS, Autronica for Fire & Gas, and FactoryTalk SE.
• ICSS for Control Vessel, Venezuela
Role: Lead Engineer
Customer: Technip Inc. End User: PDVSA
Project lead responsible for designing and implementing an ICSS for the Control Vessel of Dragon and Patao APS project. The solution consisted of Allen Bradley ControlLogix, HIMA H41q (SIL 3), FactoryTalk SE and a redundant Modbus interface with Cameron MCS for remote viewing and limited control of the subsea wells.
• Kivuwatt Phase I Gas Extraction & Facility, Rwanda
Role: Lead Engineer
Customer: ContourGlobal
Led a team of engineers to develop, procure and implement a control system for a barge to extract methane from the gas-saturated water of Lake Kivu to generate 25 MW electricity for the local grid. The scope consisted of Allen Bradley ControlLogix, HIMA H51q, FactoryTalk SE, Instrumentation, PA/GA and fusible loops charge panel..
• Managed the E&I CAPEX of PKR 40M. Responsible for design and implementation of in-house projects
• Created accountability and better control over the inventory (PKR 112M) and fixed cost (PKR 20M), by segregating both into the respective areas, enabling area wise reporting
• Successful audits of ISO 9001 without any observations / NCs
• Successfully planned, scheduled and executed of E&I jobs for shutdown 2010
• Revised the implementation details of Group Engineering Procedures during the transition from ICI to AkzoNobel
• Successfully ensured zero downtime at the 11 KV Grid Station and PowerGen’s 7 x 2.5 MVA Daihatsu Engines
• Set up an 11 KV Grid Station with earthing system for selling 8 MW power to LESCO. Witnessed FAT for MV cables, FAT and commissioning of MV Switchgear
• Designed a 12 KW grid-tied PV system as Green Initiative
• Set up a technical training centre as a CSR project to provide vocational training to the deserving individuals of the locality
• Received Chief Executive’s HSE Award for reducing voltage level at Baling Machine
• Implemented the Dow Improvement Plan, a plan focusing on maintenance strategies and awareness, reducing the loss time by more than 60%
• Successfully installed TOVM 1.4 without any external support, saving the company Rs. 0.45 million
• Managed the E&I related maintenance of CP/Batch Polymer, associated areas and Fire Alarm System
• Managed the inventory, fixed cost and requisitioning/inspection of required material/equipment
• Responsible for planning shutdowns, minimizing and justifying downtimes, liaising with vendors for support
• Prepared, implemented and audited Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Successfully ensured ZERO LTI
• CoGen Project
Was involved in the commissioning activities of two Turbomach T-60 Gas Turbines and WHRBs. Was part of the team ensuring that the installations were being done according to the contract, vetting all instruments calibrations and connections, testing control loops, verifying all interlocks and handshaking between the boilers and the GTs.
• Upgraded the HMI of a cutting machine from PanelMate to RSView32, and was awarded a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’
• Internship in Reservoir Evaluation Wireline - Schlumberger (May-July 2006) – Worked as a field intern in BP Oilfields at Khaskheli (Pakistan), and was assigned various tasks related to REW study. Was involved in calibration, testing and maintenance of various equipment and tools. • Internship at JGC-Descon, Lahore (June-August 2005) - Major portion of the work included designing single line diagrams and analysis (load-flow, short-circuit, motor-starting) for plants using ETAP (software). Learned to use SmartPlant Electrical (software), not previously being used there, and held a workshop for other engineers. • On Dean’s Honors List throughout the academic career at GIK Institute, scoring a GPA of 4.0 in three semesters • Participated in Freshhh2007, a competition arranged by MOL Group of Companies, and reached the 3rd Round. Ranked amongst the top 49 teams out of 272 teams worldwide • Participated in the 2nd National Engineering Robotics Competition, June 2005 and reached the final round • Was awarded FBISE’s Merit Scholarship for excellent performance in HSSC Annual Examinations 2003