VICTOR KAPOOR, P.E.
1823 Pepper Tree Ct. Houston, Tx 77479 281-513-6805 (Cell ); 281-565-5060 Hm / Even. E:
[email protected]
EDUCATION
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Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering California State University, Long Beach, California
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering California State University, San Louis Obispo, California •
Professional Engineer (PE), State of Texas (License No. 79960) Member ASME Multinational Experience Experience
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Over 25 years experience as a Sr. Mechanical Piping / Equipment Engineer responsible for generating Specifications, Material selection, Calculations, Bid evaluation, Vendor selection, design / Engineering document review and approval for Plant Piping and Equipment to include: Rotating Machinery, Centrifugal Compressors and Pumps, Gas Turbines, Fired Heaters, Boilers, Heat-exchangers, Pressure Vessels, Drums, Skid mounted Packages, Blowers, and Mixers that are being used in various Petro-Chemical, Oil / Gas, Power Plants, Pipeline and Off-Shore industries. Experience with Major Capital Projects and Turn-around.
Also, worked as a Piping Piping Stress Stress Engineer Engineer (Caesar-2) (Caesar-2) for 10 years, responsible responsible for the entire entire Project..Co Project..Conducted nducted Grass Grass Root Conceptual Studies Studies and Cost Estimation Estimation analysis. analysis. Field and Techni echnical cal Suppo Support rt engin enginee eerr in seve severa rall const constru ruct ctio ion n proj projec ects ts.. Worked orked as a Plan Plantt PrePrecommissioning and Commissioning engineer . Some Knowledge in HVAC and Fire Fighting Systems.
Other Other assignm assignment entss includ included: ed: Plant Plant Mainte Maintenanc nance, e, Pressu Pressure re Vessels essels Design Design and Fabrica Fabricatio tion, n, Equipment Engineer, Field Inspection / troubleshooting, Company Representative and Technical Consultant. Familiar with ASME, ASME, API, ASTM, ANSI, NACE, ISO-9000. Codes Additional Skills: Good verbal verbal and written written communication communication skills. skills. Team Player Player and Project co-oridi co-oridinator nator.. Can Handle Multiple assignments Independently, and completing them on time. Have supervised and traine trained d other other engineer engineers. s. Effic Efficien ientt in MS offic office. e. Hands Hands on Plant Plant and Projec Projectt Engineer Engineering ing experience. Strong points are initiative and innovative problem solving ability.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Project / Mech Engineer Jacobs
5995 Rogerdale Road Houston , Tx 77072 Oct, 2007 to Present
: 1,000 MM ( 10 Years ): BP-San Juan Coal Bed Methane Major Project – North DurangoColorado( Gas Production, Production, Collection, Distribution, Distribution, and Pipeline System System ) : Duties :
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Preparation Of Specifications, Specifications, Material Selection, Data Sheets ,Requisitions ,Requisitions , for Pipeline System and Mechanical Equipment ( Dehy. Dehy. / Separation Skid Packages , Glycol Cooling Fin-Fans, Pumps, Pig Launcher , Receivers, Vessels Vessels and Tanks )
Wrote Specifications, Requisition, Review vendor information information for Specialty Items , such as Valves, Flame Arrestor, Arrestor, Truck Truck Loading connections / Couplers ( Kamvloke/ Safe Rack , Flex-Pipe )
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Technical Bid Evaluation of Vendor Vendor Packages , and Purchase recommendations
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Project Forecasting / Cost Estimation Analysis
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Inter- Discipline Co-ordination . Project Management.
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Checked, and Updated P & ID’s ID’s as Per Project Guidelines
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Stress Analysis Analysis of Compressor Piping , Glycol System, underground Piping , Analyzed Nozzle Loadings , designed Pipe Supports , Springs as per ASME B31.3 codes
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Written Written Procedures for Coating , Pressure Pressure and Hydro-testing .
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Technical Support and instructions to Shop Fabrication and Field Installation Installation
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Additional Safety Training @ “ Beyond Zero “
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QA / QC and Model Review
Sr Proj Pr ojec ectt / Mech Mech Pipi Pi ping ng Engr En gr CDI Engineering Group 9800 Center Pkway / Bissonet St @ Beltway -8 Houston , Tx 77036 June 17, 17, 2006 to Sept 2007 2007
Project and Mechanical Piping Piping Engineer on $ 100 MM - MEMC – Silane Expansion Project – 2006 at Pasadena Pasadena , Tx. Coordinated Mech Piping Piping design, and Equipment Engineering activities to include include :
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Project and design assignment for various Static and Rotating Equipment engineering packages to include : Pressure Vessels , Heat Exchanger , Reciprocating Compressor , Pumps , Heaters, Heaters , Agitators , Filters Filters , Coolers , Cranes , Industrial Industria l Exhaust Fans Fans etc
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Reviewed Reviewed and developed Data Sheets , Calculations Calculations , Equipment Sizing , Specifications , and Process studies.
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Verified Completeness , consistency of design and constructability of all equipment for the project.
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Reviewed Reviewed Project P & ID ‘s , Material Selection, and Equipment design to meet MEMC Standards and Specifications .
Made Quick hand and Ceaser-2 Stress Engineering Calculations •
Prepared Procurement Engineering Packages ( Inquiry, purchase Requisitions, Tech Bids , evaluation , recommendation , selection , and vendor Liaison and discussion etc).
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Co-oridinating mechanical engineering activities with other engineering disciplines.
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Held Technical Technical discussions discussi ons and provided Technical Technical support with Process , Piping , Civil , field , purchasing and Client etc.
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Provided the analysis and resolution resolution of various mechanical mechanical Piping / Equipment problems .
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Provided Field assistance , design discussion, and recommendations recommenda tions to the client Engineers Comprehensive Comprehensive Knowledge of ASME ASME , API , ANSI, NEC , OSHA Codes and industry wide guidelines
Sr. Mechanical / Equipment Engineer : CB & I-Howe-Baker 9800 Center Parkway # 700 Houston, TX 77036 March 20, 06 to June15, 06
Functions & Responsible @ Project : $ 250 Millions Chevron Texas Cabinda –LNG Gas Plant , Angola •
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Design, specify, select, document, and help procurement procurement mech. Equipment to assist in the completion of LNG Gas Plant. Produced Data Sheets, drawings, specifications, specifications, reviewed supplier’s documents, drawings, and bid evaluation. Provided Equipment Equipmen t Reliability, Inspection , Technical , Construction Constru ction ,Field ,Field , and Procurement Support Interface with other engineering engineering disciplines as well well as Project management management team. Experience in ASME Codes, Rotating Rotating Equipment ,Heat Exchangers, Exchangers, Vessels Vessels , and towers
Mechanical / Project Engineer : Bayer Chemical Plant / Technology Services ,
8500 West West Bay Road , Baytown, TX 77520 October.05 to March 19,06 Responsibilities Included@ Chlor-Alkali $ 100 Million Baytown Expansion Chemical Plant :: :: •
Wrote and Reviewed Equipment Spec. for Rotating Equipment, Eq uipment, Vessels, Vessels, Heat Exchangers.
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Prepared Data Sheets for Vendor Vendor Quotes and Follow-up
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Reviewed P & ID’s and Piping Drawings
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Prepared Bid Packages, Evaluation / Selection
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Tech. Support, & Co-ordination @ Vendor, Purchasing, Construction Personnel’s, Personnel’s, and other design Depts.
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Prepared Construction Setting Packages, and Field Support
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Project Management, cost , & scheduling during all phases of the Project
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Supervised other engineers
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Motivated Team Player
LCS Constructors 11410 Brittmoore Pk Dr Houston, Tx 77041
Equipment / Facility Engineer (Aug. 2004 to Oct.2005 )
Working as an Equipment / Facility Engineer on a 25 Million Huntsman Consolidated R & D Lab. Campus ( 175,000 Sq. Ft ) at The Woodlands, Tx . The responsibilities in the design development phase are :
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Develop Mech. Equipment Specifications and Design for for : Air Compressor Package, Vacuum System Pumps, Water Softener System, Hot Water Water / DI system, Nitrogen Supply system, Steam Boiler, Boiler, Piping distribution system for Gases Gases etc.
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Prepare Bid Packages for Vendors
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Provide Technical Support to the project
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Prepare Cost Estimation of various equipment
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Co-ordination and attended meetings with other project project Groups such as Architecture, A/C , Construction, Fire System, Electrical Engineers, Plumbing and other Vendors Vendors ( CDI ) Designed small bore piping layout layout and sizing for 25 different different Gases for 40 Labs
Richtech Engineering Co. 10,260 Westheimer Rd. # 640 Houston, TX 77042
Consultant Mechanical Engineer : ( May, May, 2004 to August, 2004 )
Working as a Mechanical Engineering Engine ering Consultant on Feed Review and an d Detail Engineering for a on-shore Oil and Gas Production Facility F acility of Vintage Petroleum Yemen, Yemen, Inc., Yemen.
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Updated & modified P& ID’s, Piping & Instruments Dwgs.
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Design / Selection of Rotating Equipment ( Compressor, Pumps, Vessels Vessels )
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Technical Support / Pipeline Design
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Design Review
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Preparing Equipment BID Packages for Vendors Vendors
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Bid Evaluations
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Project Readiness Review
Functioning Independently on technical work with limited supervision.
Sr. Sr. Field Engineer: URS Corp. Inc 600 Carondelet Street New Orleans, LA 70130-3587 August 2003 to Nov.2003
Project Assignment : To Repair and Construct a failed Steam and Condensate Lines and installation of a Vent Line to relieve pressure in the existing product recovery wells, located at the Marathon-Ashland ( MAP ) refinery, Cattlesburg , Kentucky Kentucky. The system consists of conveyance structure housing a series of extraction wells, utility and flush piping runs and freeze protection system that interconnect the recovery system to the refinery.
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Supervised field construction team and provided technical guidance and field engineering assistance. Revie eviewe wed d cons constru truct ctio ion n draw drawin ings gs,, prep prepar ared ed schedule, and monitored installation.
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Documented all work performed by contractors.
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Attended daily meetings with contractors and site Health / Safety officer. officer.
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Co-o Co-orrdina inated ted and and man managed ged all all field eld acti activi viti ties es,, veri veriffied ied mate materi rial als s, workmanship, Steam tests for reliability, assured results meet design, cost, and time schedule for the project completion.
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Prepared punch-list , quality control; Conducted Hydro-tests per ASME/ ANSI B31.1 & B31.3 Project was delivered on time within budget and Zero accident safety.
Oct. 2002 to May 2003 Project / Equipment Engineer : Teknica ( U.K ) Ltd. , Holborn Tower, 137 High Holborn St., London,UK
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Seconded to SOC ( Sirite Oil Company ) - Attahaddy – Algeria
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Attahaddy Gas field Development Project.
Typical Activities :
Acted as Company Representative and supervised the Erection, Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Commissioning, and Start-up for Two Two Units of Nuovo Pignon/ Pignon/ GE ( MS 5001 PA )- 20 MW Gas Turbine / Generators, and three Propane Centrifugal Compressors. •
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Implemented Company, Vendor Standards, Procedures, and Safety methods. Co-ordination with other engineering disciplines. disciplines. Industry Codes Followed :API-686 ( Machinery Installation Design ),API-617, API-661 ( Lube Oil ), API-614 ( Shaft Sealing ) throughout the Project.
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Reviewed Turbine Operation and Maintenance manuals ( 28 Volumes ).
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Conducted Progress Progress Meetings and compiled c ompiled Daily / weekly Reports
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Prepared Completion Schedule Charts and Keeping Records.
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Approved Field Changes and Provided Technical support.
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Reviewed / Checked construction drawings and signed off final drawings and documents. Checked all Phases of Construction, Construction, and Conducted Material Inspections.
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Witness all installation Checks, Dimensions, Tolerances, Alignment, Grouting and approved various tests such as Hydro / Air and Lube Oil Flushing Tests.. Simila Similarr Type of work work perfor performed med for Centr Centrifu ifugal gal Pu Pumps mps,, Air Cooled Cooled Heat Heat Exchange Exchangers, rs, Water Treatment reatment Plant, Plant, Air Compress Compressor or Units Units througho throughout ut the Plant.
March 2002 to September 2002 Sr. Mechanical Engineer: Jacobs Canada, Inc 400S. - 8500 Macleod Trail S Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2H 2N7
Lead Mechanical engineer on Exxon-Mobil, Labarge Acid / Gas Injection and CoGeneratio Generation n project project in Wyoming. Wyoming. Responsib esponsible le for complete complete stress stress analysis analysis of all critical lines, including, steam lines, Flare lines, HP Gas Injection lines, Fin-fan cooler lines, suggesting restrains, supports, hangers, and modification in piping. Analyzed Nozzles and vessel stresses , using WRC-107 WRC-107 and WRC-297. WRC-297. Reviewed and approved all equipment, piping design work, material specifications and providing technical support and details co-ordination of various other engineering disciplines. Assisted in design of firewater and under ground drainage system, using Polyethylene /PVC piping piping.. Made Made period periodic ic field field visit visits. s. Extens Extensive ive Knowle Knowledge dge of ASME ASME B 31.3 31.3 codes, codes, CEASAR-2 and AUTOPIPE software. software. Attended Management seminars.
Oct. 2001- March 2002 Sr. Sr. Mech. Engineer: Whaler Marine, Inc., 14410 West Sylvanfield, Houston, TX 77014
Working and Responsible for conceptual and design studies for Power Plant Barges for offshore and on-shore industries. Involved in piping layout, steam lines, Pumps selection, Power Plant equipment arrangement and selection, writing specifications, specifications, vendor and client technical support. Cost Evaluation and Preparing bid packages for various Projects.
Oct. 2000 – Sept 2001 Lead Mechanical / Equipment Eng. ALAS ALASKA KA ANVI ANVIL L CORP CORPOR ORA ATION TION , 509 509 West est 3rd 3rd Avenu venue, e, Anch Anchor orag age, e, AK 99501
Served as Lead Equipment, Mechanical Engineer on various gas and oil pipeline proje projects cts for Phill Phillips ips Alask Alaska a at Meltwa Meltwater ter Drill Drill Site Site on the North North Slope Slope of Alask Alaska. a. Provided Provided leadershi leadership, p, insight, insight, reviews, reviews, engineeri engineering ng co-ordinat co-ordination, ion, and technica technicall support for the development of oil production drill sites at North Slope.
Respons esponsib ible le for concep conceptua tuall pipin piping g study study and and equipm equipment ent desig design, n, requi requisit sition ion of press pressur ure e vessel vessels, s, storag storage e tanks, tanks, manifo manifolds lds design design,, P&ID, P&ID, hydrau hydraulic lics, s, plot plot plan plan layout, specifications, cost analysis, stress analysis for liquid / gas pipelines, pumps selection, heaters, and piping for hook-up of produced crude and injection wells. Also participated as a lead engineer for equipment bid preparation, recommendations recommendations for vendors, and application of various var ious engineering techniques.
Lead Mechanical Engineer SAUDI ARAMCO OIL COMPANY, P.O. Box 5250, Jeddah 21422, Saudi Arabia June 1996 – January 2000
Lead Mechanical / Piping Engineer in the Technical Support Unit of Saudi Armco Oil Co. Responsible for Mechanical / Piping Engineering and Design at Tie-in, Pumping Stations Stations,, Rotating otating Equipment Equipment,, Site Survey, Survey, Field-Chec ield-Checks, ks, Maintenan Maintenanceon ceon existing existing and new construction construction / revamp FCCU for Jeddah Refinery Refinery.. Updated P & IDs of the plant. Project
Prepar Prepared ed comprehen comprehensive sive engineeri engineering ng packages packages inclusiv inclusive e of scope, scope, construct construction ion drawings, and bill of materials, answering technical queries, estimates, evaluation of vendor drawings on rotating rotating equipment, equipment, vessels and heat exchangers. exchangers. Designed loops and replaced replaced expansion joints. joints. Assisted plant plant operation in the commissioning commissioning of Va. Va. 2 Projec Project. t. Served Served as cons consult ultan antt for any stre stress ss probl problems ems.. Superv Supervise ised d contracting engineering services and outside vendors.
July 1993 - June 1996 Project / Mechanical Engineer KUWAIT SANTA FE CO. / KUWAIT OIL CO.,13112 Safat, Ahmadi, Kuwait
Provided Project Project / Field Engineering support for rehabilitation rehabilitation of piping, vessels, heat exchang exchangers, ers, and pumps. pumps. Studied Studied compressor compressor vibration vibrations s and designed special special restr restrain aints. ts. Ass Assign igned ed as Mechanic Mechanical al Engine Engineer er on a Task Force Force for start up and commissioning commissioning of the solar compressor compressor for Wafra Wafra and Altameerprojects. Altameerprojects. Prepared Prepared final drawings from P&IDs on systems for flare, blowdown, side stream, condensate, and fuel lines.Directed project efforts between various other engineering disciplines. Prepared plans, specifications and estimates for process piping valves, flanges and skid units. units. Used Caesar II computer analysis. analysis. This project project also required hands-on experience with sub-contractor administration.
July 1992 - January 1993 Senior Project Engineer BEGMANN HEAVY INDUSTRIES, 16530 Peninsula Blvd. , Houston, TX 77015
Worked orked as a Senior Senior Proje Project ct / Mechan Mechanica icall-ASM ASME E Engine Engineer er with with a major major press pressur ure e vessel vessel fabrica fabricatio tion n facil facility ity. Assis Ass isted ted Chief Chief Engine Engineer er and followe followed d all client client specifications specifications and changes on vessels. vessels. Checked client client drawings, drawings, wrote stress, stress, and ASME code reports, coordinated efforts with shop/welding personnel, quality control, material procurement, vessel scheduling, Safety Dept., and client interface.
Made engineeri engineering ng design design calculat calculations ions on shippin shipping g saddles, saddles, lifting lifting,, tailing tailing lugs, lugs, stiffening rings, reinforcement pads, clips, nozzle connections, MAWP, zick analysis per ASME ASME Codes Codes (Sect (Sect.. VIII, VIII, Div. Div. 1 and 2), WRC-1 WRC-107, 07, and AISC AISC speci specific ficati ation ons. s.
Prepared Prepared vessel cost estimates.
January 1992 - July 1992 Sr. Sr. Mechanical Mechanica l Engineer S & B ENGINEERS, INC., 7825 Park Place, Houston, Texas 77087
Mechanical Engineer on Arco Chemical Co. Styrene (POSM-2) construction project in Channelv Channelview iew.. Duties Duties included: included: Field Field Engineering, Engineering, preparin preparing g piping piping punchlist, punchlist, hydrotesttask force, stress evaluation of Badger Co.'s design, audited construction qualit quality y assura assurance nce for compli complianc ance e with with ASME ASME codes codes checki checking ng,, and and test test run on rota rotati ting ng equi equipm pmen ent, t, and and comp compre ress ssor ors. s. Audi Au dite ted d engi engine neeri ering ng repo report rts, s, and and procu procurem rement ent recor records. ds. Reviewe eviewed d press pressur ure e vessel vessel drawi drawings ngs,, heat heat excha exchange nger, r, expansion joints, and inspected vessels and welds and checked specifications and codes. Used Caesar II and Simplex/Triflex Simplex/Triflex for this analysis
March 1991 - January 1992 Mechanical Engineering Specialist MATRIX MATRIX ENGINEERING, ENGI NEERING, INC., P.O. Box 3731, 37 31, Beaumont, Beaumon t, Texas Texas
Work orked on Mobi Mobill Co. Co. refi refine nery ry revam evamp p and and expa expans nsio ion n proj projec ects ts in Beau Beaumo mont nt.. Performed mechanical mechanical piping layout layout and developed piping plans plans and isos. Designed pipe supports, supports, hangers, hangers, snubbers snubbers,, rotating rotating equipmen equipment, t, performed performed stress stress analysis analysis and rectif rectified ied comple complex x pipin piping g throu through gh Caesar Caesar II Comput Computer er Progr Program am and hand hand calculations. calculations. Reviewed Reviewed pressure pressure vessels, heater vendor drawings, drawings, and calculations per ASME Sec. VII, Div.I Codes. Evaluated high-pressure and process lines connected to rotating equipment. equipment. Prepared reports reports for clients inquiries, inquiries, and vibration analysis. analysis. Gained fabrication shop and field experience.
December 1989 - March 1991 Senior Mechanical Engineer H & R INTERNATIONAL, INC. , 4828 Loop Central Dr., Houston, Texas 77081
Assigned Assign ed as mechan mechanica icall engine engineer er on a $21 milli million on expan expansi sion on for PD Glycol Glycol in Beaumont, Texas. Texas. Responsibiliti Responsibilities es included design and stress stress analysis of piping
system systems s inclu includin ding g speci specialt alty y items items such such as hanger hangers s and suppor supports. ts. Ass Assist isted ed in preparin preparing g specific specificatio ations, ns, bid tabulatio tabulations ns and drawing drawing approval approval.. Provide Provided d vendor vendor interface and technical support for the project team.
Supported other projects projects as construction construction engineer engineer and field engineer engineer.. Functions Functions includ included ed qualit quality y check, check, materi material al handl handling ing and interf interface ace with with other other disci discipl pline ines. s. Recomme ecommend nded ed and rectifi rectified ed field/ field/des design ign problem problems. s. Used Used Caesar Caesar II comput computer er analysis program.
May 1988 - December 1989 Staff Mechanical Engineer GDS ENGINEERS, INC. , 2646 South Loop West, Houston, Texas 77054
Worked Worked on refinery maintenance projects for Arco, Exxon and Enterprise Productions Productions Inc. in the Houston Houston area. Provided technical technical support support for turnarounds, turnarounds, revamps and expansion projects. Provided design calculations calculati ons for expansion joints, steam turbine and and pump pump load loadin ing g to meet meet ANSI ANSI/A /API PI code codes. s. Coor Coordi dina nate ted d effo efforts rts with with vari variou ous s engineering disciplines. disciplines. Performed computer computer analysis of piping systems systems using static frequency of complex piping structures and designed special restraints for vibration controls.
