Waqas Nawaz, Research Assistant

Waqas Nawaz

Research Assistant

Texas A&M University at Qatar

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Master's degree, Chemical Engineering
Experience
15 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 1 Months

Research Assistant at Texas A&M University at Qatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since September 2012

> Simulation of evaporation and convection heat flow models using MATLAB to estimate the consequences of loss of containment of LNG.
> Preparing and conducting experiments at Ras Laffan Industrial City and Ras Laffan Emergency and Safety College to validate the models.
> Performing Risk Analysis (HAZID, Consequence Modeling) and Quantitative Risk Assessment for large scale experiments.
> Development of SOPs and PSAs for small and large scale experiments.
> Facility development and scientific communications.

Site Engineer at AMIN Brothers Engineers PAK (PVT) LTD
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • June 2010 to July 2012

> Being part of the design team for water purification plants.
> Devising the timeline for various stages of the project and coordinating with other departments to maintain the effectiveness of the project timeline.
> Ensuring that the units are manufactured as per required specification.
> Maintaining production record and QCPs (Quality Control Plan).
> Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed.

Trainee Senior Management at Attock Oil Refinery
  • Pakistan - Rawalpindi
  • May 2009 to May 2010

> Plan and execute turnaround activities.
> Checking daily log sheets and highlighting any abnormality in the parameters.
> Achieving required specifications of the production targets.
> Regular day to day coordination with maintenance to manage minimum disruption.
> Understanding PFD’s, P&ID's and Learning of operational control logic, also developing the P&ID’s of a distillation unit.
> Reviewing existing refinery operations to identify improvement opportunities.

Internee at Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • July 2006 to August 2006

Testing the properties (Flash Point, Fire Point, Cloud Point, Pour Point, and Penetration) of the petroleum products.

Education

Master's degree, Chemical Engineering
  • at Texas A&M University
  • May 2014

Focus on Process Safety.

Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering
  • at Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology, The University of the Punjab
  • September 2008

Specialization in Environmental Sciences.

Specialties & Skills

Hardwork
operations
Process Safety
Team Player
Leadership
REFINERY
Quantitative Risk Assessment

Languages

Urdu
Expert
English
Expert
Punjabi
Expert

Training and Certifications

Electrical Safety (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2012
Valid Until:
November 2014
Compressed Gas Safety (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2012
Valid Until:
November 2014
ISO 14001 : 2004 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2008
Valid Until:
June 2008
Gas Explosion Hazards for LNG Facilities (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2012
Valid Until:
November 2012
ISO 9001 : 2000 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2008
Valid Until:
May 2008

Hobbies

  • Watching Movies; Playing Football and Cricket
    I am highly social and motivated with the idea of helping others. I used to lead blood bank at the University of the Punjab. I was also a part of social rehabilitation team at the University of the Punjab to serve during calamitous situations in Pakistan.