Azhar Mahmood

Currently I am working as a Chemical Engineer (Operation & Process) at (Monomer) Cumene/Phenol at Petro Rabigh. Petro Rabigh is Joint Venture between Saudi Aramco and Sumitomo Chemical.
Lead all activities for Commissioning and Startup of Refrigeration Package.
Lead all activities for Commissioning and Startup of Oxidation Air Compressor.
Lead all activities for Commissioning and Startup of Cooling Water System.
Lead all activities for ESD Functional Testing and Loop Testing.
Lead all Commissioning Activities of Plant.
Review all Drawings and P&IDS as per Saudi Aramco standard.
Simulate different scenarios for Panel Operator.
Simulate Startup Scenario with KBR for Phenol Unit.
Carry out Badger Licensor Training for Cumene Unit.
Badger Training consist of Propylene Treatment, Benzene Treatment, Alkylation Reactor, Trans Alkylation Reactor and Distillation Section.
Carry out KBR Licensor Training for Phenol Unit.
KBR Training consist of Oxidation of Cumene, Cleavage, Stripping, Hydrogenation of Alpha Methyl Styrene, Fractionation of Phenol and Acetone, Cleavage and Neutralization.
Complete systemization of the facility including mark up of P&ID’s as necessary
Prepare detail plans, project procedures, preparation of pre-commissioning, commissioning and start up plans and procedures
Reviews final Process punch list, and works with commissioning authority to trouble shoot / resolve any critical engineering issues.
Reviews or produces Process sketches and system schematics for complicated design tasks such as layout of mechanical or electrical rooms.
Reviews Process Contractor generated specifications, drawings and engineering documents to assure compliance with Company standards.
Oversee Process elements of construction and commissioning to ensure that equipment is installed and functioning according to the engineering requirements.
Provides input for and assists in the preparation of performance evaluations of assigned subordinate personnel.
Manage and participate in all key design review meetings.
Coordinate the commissioning effort between all EPC schedules ensuring that the overall project goals are recognized and that there is alignment in both the documentation and processes being used
Validate EPC documents and plans prepared and currently being prepared for commissioning and start-up of the plant
Engage in discussions with EPC contractors to facilitate integration of start-up sequence across all EPC packages
Ensure that requirements of Licensor's Secrecy Agreements are known and complied with.
Control EPC contractor work to ensure full compliance with the contract, project specifications and licensor requirements.
Pre-Startup Checks for Cumene and Phenol Plant.
Enforcing Plant Safety regulations.

Currently I am performing my duties as an Operation ENGINEER on Diesel Max Unit (HYDROCRACKER UNIT) with a capacity of 22450 BPSD at PARCO .I joined PARCO as trainee engineer in process department and worked for three years. Now I am working as a GROUP HEAD-II from last two years on Diesel Max Unit.
Job Responsibilities:
Meeting the production targets by safe and smooth plant operation with optimized plant conditions and energy efficiency
Supervise all activities related to start-up / Shut-down of the plant.
Process monitoring and optimization by using PICS (HONEY WELL)
Diagnosing plant problems by applying various techniques like Statistical/Regression Analysis, Statistical Process Control.
Preparation of capital and revenue budgets of area. Monitoring budget results and taking necessary actions.
Job safety analysis of critical maintenance jobs.
HAZOP study of plant modifications

Training and mentoring of unit shift supervisors/engineers and their teams.
To carry Safety talks and SOPs Refresher Sessions with Unit Staff.
Managing the PMP (Personal Monitoring Plan) and PDP (Personal Development Plan) of the area staff.
Defining and monitoring KPI (Key Performing Indicators) unit shift supervisors/engineers and their teams.
In my career development at PARCO I had been involved in:
Energy and Material Balance of Diesel-Max unit after the Turnaround.
Involved in Planning and execution of two Turnarounds of unit
Pre-startup safety checks and Master Start Up planning of Plant after the Turnarounds.
Development and implementation of strategies for process optimization and energy efficiency resulted in reduction of cost and unit down time
Development of unit operation procedures, Supervisors and operators checks sheets and log-books. Prepared daily and monthly production report formats of unit.
Developed complete turnaround activities on MS Project featuring shutdown, turnaround jobs and startup activities of the unit. Establishment of critical path in all phases of the turnaround.
Development of Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures.
Development of HSEQ systems and procedures for Diesel-Max.
Revised all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Diesel-Max.
Occupational Health and Safety risk assessment and Environmental impact assessment for major plant equipment and activities

I am working in Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) at VGO HYDROCRAKING UNIT.
Currently I am working with Pak-Arab Refinery Ltd (PARCO) Pakistan as a SHIFT SUPERVISOR. My job is to perform all operating task and insured safe and effective operation conditions as per company policy.
Accept shift from outgoing Shift Engineer with detailed log of operational adjustments and changes during previous shift and hand over jobs.
Ensuring steady operation, safe and accident free start ups, shut downs, Emergency handlings during utility failures as per standard operating procedures.
Detection, analysis, Troubleshooting & De-bottlenecking of operational constraints in Diesel hydro-cracking and Hydro-desulphurization plants.
Issuing regular Instructions for adjusting process parameters for desired through put, product yield and quality.
Efficiently coordinated in Multi Disciplinary team, In-depth understanding of catalytic hydro treating process, and vital precautions for handling catalysts, catalyst reduction procedure (Sulfiding), hydro processing concepts and chemical reactions, Operation objectives, process dynamics, parameters control philosophy Safety logics in High pressure System.
Take the round of whole plant and adjust the parameters.
Conduct safety talks in every Night shift
Conducting regularly Emergency Mock Drills for contingency preparedness in unit
Optimize the furnaces and other plant parameters
Adjust the parameters with required results.
Carried out training of operator.
Mange the shift man power.
Preparation & updating of Unit Operating Manuals, work procedures manuals and standing safety Instruction manual
Carries out the required activities during emergencies, shutdowns and start-up as per SOP's.
Issue the work permit to maintenance team for execution of job
Supervises the safe and efficient start-up, running and shutdown of various process plant and equipment. Ensures that equipment preparation and start up procedures are strictly observed. Monitors the running of such equipment and reports anomalies as detected.
Assign the Area operator for equipment maintenance activities such as manual isolation, depressurization and draining. Follow up of maintenance work in my area to ensure that jobs are progressing safely under work permit conditions.
Monitor all jobs in Area and especially critical jobs.
To check the performance of Area operators.
To control all parameters & solving all troubles related with my job, Product yields, Product Quality, Fuel & Energy Conservation & Complete understanding of work permit system for safe execution of all types of job.
Co-ordinate with Mechanical, Electrical and Instrument engineers for execution of jobs. .
Check all data sheets filled by DCS and field operators.
Work request raised for all jobs from area operators..
During shutdown or Turn Around Monitor all emergency shutdown functioning in coordination with maintenance.
Coordinate with maintenance planning for jobs severity.
Participate in departmental budgets with reference to routine operating and capital budget.
Knows all HSE policies and procedures regulations and objectives and they relate to his area of responsibility.
Prepare daily production reports, monthly reports, maintenance activity reports, and yearly reports.
Carries out regular checks on stocks of consumable materials, such as chemicals or inventory

I have undergone hands on experience both in Field for One Year as well as at Control Panel for two years and thus have a very broad view of the operational complications and their handling.
I worked as DCS Engineer on YOKOGAWA “CENTUM CS” control system for process controlling of Mild Hydro Cracking & Thermal Cracking Sections. It consist of

Recycle Gas Centrifugal Compressor with Dry Gas Sealing System.
High Pressure Three Phase Separator
Amine gas sweetening (H2S Absorption)
Amine Regeneration
Stripping section
Atmospheric Fractionation section.
Medium Pressure and Low pressure Steam Generation System.
Natural Draft Dual Firing Heaters.
Forced Draft Thermal Cracking Heaters.
Fractionation section (Under Pressure)
DCS Yokogawa Centum CS (PARCO).
ESD Pro safe Yokogawa (PARCO).

Pakistan Refinery Plant designed by KELLOG International which has a capacity of 50, 000 BPSD.
I have worked as Trainee Process Engineer from March 2007 to July 2008.
Training at following Units.

Compressors Section (Centrifugal Multistage and Reciprocating Multistage).
Waste Water treatment plant.
R.O plant
Utilities and Boilers..
Crude Distillation unit (CDU).
Hydro-treating unit.
Plateforming unit.

Astro-Pack has invested in the latest technology without compromising the quality of end products. The total production system ensures that parameters are closely monitored to keep the consistency of the product. The auxiliary equipments / testing equipments have also been selected to match the quality of the plant. They have been acquired from the best machinery manufacturers in the world.
Our plant is backed by the support and expertise of GRUPPO COLINES. Our technical and marketing teams have been trained in Italy at their training centers and facilities in Italy.

I have worked with ASTRO PACK PVT LTD as a shift incharge from march 2006 to Feb 2007