Shoaib Tabassum, Chemical Engineer / Materials

Shoaib Tabassum

Chemical Engineer / Materials

CH2M HILL Energy Canada Abu Dhabi Division

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering
Experience
17 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :17 years, 10 Months

Chemical Engineer / Materials at CH2M HILL Energy Canada Abu Dhabi Division
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since October 2014

Project: Expansion of Bab Gas Compression Project (EBGCP) PHASE-2
Responsibilities:
1- Adhere to all relevant company and project related procedures and observe the necessary HSE requirements at all times.
2- Prepare the Project Specifications, Procedures, Method statement and Inspection Test Plans for the gas compression project from 1.8 BSCFD to 2.4 BSCFD.
3- Supervise the process involved in the compression of gas and material used for the fabrication of equipment involved in the process is according to the specifications.
4- Resolve problems and issues along the worksite. Ensure that acceptable level of safety, quality & productivity is maintained on the worksite and assure that project requirements are achieved.
5- Ensuring the proper connectivity of required associated piping as per P & ID.
6- Checking the suction and discharge lines as per P & ID.
7- Responsible for operation and maintenance of equipment for smooth production under safe conditions.
8- Able to work with specific objectives and instructions from seniors on drawings and specifications.
9- Responsible to conduct various test to gather data for evaluation purposes.
10- Verify the availability of material records & quality certificates
11- Supervision during construction/erection of piping, cross country pipeline for oil and gas, equipment, firewater and oil storage tanks, manifold station, HDD(horizontal directional drilling).
12- Clear understanding of Isometric, P&ID’s and plant composite diagrams.
13- Responsible for selection of materials according to design specification.
14- Responsible for CP system installation, testing and commissioning.
15- Coordinating for CP Installation and Commissioning activities of new and existing CP unit.
16- Monitoring and maintenance trouble shooting, C.P. On / off potential survey, interference test with foreign pipelines at crossing locations, Soil resistivity & PH surveys.
17- Monitoring the installation of cable to pipe connections, test lead points, junction boxes installation, deep well ground bed installation.
18- Responsible to assemble data for preparation of final client report including service recommendation.

Senior Engineer Material/Construction at Descon Engineering, Abu Dhabi
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • September 2011 to August 2014

Projects:
 PO Flare Recovery Project Borouge, Abu Dhabi Polymer Company.
 Ruwais Refinery Expansion (RRE) Project, Takreer Abu Dhabi.
 Air Separation Unit for Nitrogen Generation (Mirfa-1) Project, Gasco Abu Dhabi.
 Steam Reformer-2 Selas-Linde, Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities:
1- Adhered to all relevant company and project related procedures and observe the necessary HSE requirements at all times.
2- Designed workable project plans and timelines to reach goals.
3- Reviewed project plans and made recommendations for material selection based on design objective.
4- Reviewed ITP & procedures as per the Job Specification/Code requirements.
5- Monitored material performance and evaluate material deterioration.
6- Planned and implemented laboratory operations for the purpose of developing material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification and performance standards.
7- Designed and directed the testing or control of processing procedures.
8- Responsible for Piping erection operations and pipe supports installation in accordance with schedule, Procedures, Specifications and Priorities.
9- Carried out final P&ID check of installed piping systems in the module.
10- Analyzed engineering design problems.
11- Provided technical support to all management processes and maintain and update all logs and document.
12- Identified and resolved all technical issues in construction process prepared an effective schedule.
13- Was responsible for overall management and execution of painting and insulation work as per contract.
14- Evaluated manufacturing or processing system.
15- Planned and monitored for optimum utilization of equipment and manpower.
16- Discussed problems with manager to achieve targets.
17- Organized plans for execution of Pre-commissioning / commissioning activities.

Site Engineer at Xervon Industrial Services L.L.C Abu Dhabi
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • January 2009 to August 2011

Project:
 Ethylene Steam Cracking 07 Furnaces Borouge-II Ruwais, Abu Dhbi.

Responsibilities:
1- As a trainee, gained knowledge from technical staff engaged in developing material for specific uses in projected products.
2- Determined appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials.
3- Got training sessions on new material products, applications and manufacturing methods.
4- Used computer aided drafting/design software for design.
5- Analyzed technical data, designs or preliminary specifications.
6- Analyzed project proposals to determine feasibility, cost, or time.
7- Monitored and reviewed information from materials to detect or access problems.
8- Prepared make-up plan for backlog activities, if any. Coordinated with project manager for necessary supports and resources mobilization as per schedule.
9- Used knowledge of chemical engineering for evaluation the process and to solve the engineering problems
10- Monitored to find out areas of concern and to resolve the related issues.
12- Team work done for execution plans of the project.
13- Prepared monthly cost control reports and submitted to the manager.
14- Worked under pressure & multicultural environment.
15-Achieved consistent client satisfaction.

Production/Process Engineering Section at Pak-Arab Fertilizers Ltd. Pakistan.
  • Pakistan - Multan
  • June 2006 to December 2008

Responsibilities:
1- Worked in process engineering section(Ammonia Plant) with the following responsibilities
2- Process monitoring, optimization and trouble shooting.
3- Plant and equipment performance and efficiency evaluation.
4- Energy audit and material balance report preparation.
5- Loading, unloading and technical evaluation of catalysts.
6- Chemical cleaning and passivation of newly installed waste heat boiler.
7- Feasibility study of different proposed modifications by operational staff.
8- Inventory control of catalysts and chemical used at ammonia unit.
9- Worked as a trainee engineer in production department(Ammonia Plant) with the following responsibilities,
10- Study of API’s, Ammonia, Urea and Utilities Plants with help of PFD’s and P&ID’s.
11- Study of De-Sulphurization, Reforming, Benfield, synthesis and Refrigeration Sections.
12- Worked in shifts for plant operational studies.
13- Participation in Fire Fighting and Ammonia Disaster Handling Drills.
14- Training at the Ammonia Plant as a trainee Operation Engineer.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering
  • at University of Engineering & Technology
  • January 2006

Specialties & Skills

Quality Tools
Process Control
General Construction
Coatings
Materials Science
Ms Visio
Photoshop
Primavera P6
Mat lab

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Lead Auditor/QMS Auditor(ISO 9001:2008) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
IOSH “Managing Safely” (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2010
Valid Until:
January 9999
NACE CIP2-Coating Inspector Program (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2010
Valid Until:
June 2016
ADCO Safe Driving (ADSD) Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Gulf Human Resources Development Est.
Date Attended:
December 2014
Duration:
8 hours
NACE CP3- Cathodic Protection Technologist (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
ADCO confined Space Awareness Training (Training)
Training Institute:
NumeroUno Technical&Professional Training institute
Date Attended:
October 2014
Duration:
6 hours
SSPC Certified Protective Coating Inspector Level 1, 2 & 3 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2014
Valid Until:
August 2019
Project Management in Primavera P6 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2011
Valid Until:
January 9999
ADCO confined Space Awareness Training. (Training)
Training Institute:
NumeroUno Technical&Professional Training institute
Date Attended:
October 2014
Duration:
3 hours

Hobbies

  • Collecting old Currencies
    Having more than 30 different countries unique currency.
  • Reading book
    Islamic, Scientific research, Technology, General Knowledge, Process and design, Architect