WORK EXPERIENCE:
Jacobs Engineering, Houston, TX (June 2006 – March 2014)
PROCESS ENGINEER
• Performed calculations for sizing new pumps and evaluating existing pump circuits for a hydrocracker revamp
FED-3 project within a Canadian bitumen upgrader facility using: proprietary pump sizing, hydraulic line sizing
and PRO II software program tools. Prepared pump data sheets and updated PFDs, P&IDs, and piping line list as
indicated per project design criteria and prepared proposed piping upgrades where indicated as well as pipe rating
deviation lists for client review.
• Assisted client in the preparation of responses to bidder inquiries pertaining to a FEED package for a major
gasification refinery expansion project in Saudi Arabia.
• Evaluated relief systems for an existing local Houston based petrochemical plant and a Texas City oil refinery using
Mathcad relief device sizing templates and HYSYS program for development of relief system documentation to
satisfy OSHA compliance requirements. Performed pump calculations as required using proprietary pump sizing
and HTRI software programs.
• Developed P&IDs and DP/DT PFD diagrams, and prepared process safety time calculations and documentation for
a comprehensive process controls revamp project for a major domestic oil refinery in Texas City, Texas.
• Compiled sour water output data from unit operations within a Texas City oil refinery for a comprehensive study
and evaluation of disposal/remediation options and developed final proposal with revised P&IDs and process
summary.
• Performed front end design tasks for a Bitumen upgrader project in Fort Hills, Canada primarily for the diluent
recovery unit including: preliminary pump sizing calculations and hydraulic modeling using AFT Fathom™ and
AFT Arrow™, preparation of PFD's and Equipment/Piping Material Selection Diagrams, Equipment Data Lists
and Battery Limit Data Tables , development of heat integration schemes for preheating of dilbit to diluent
recovery column and developed preliminary product line rundown schemes.
• Developed piping hydraulic systems models for process hydrocarbon streams and utilities including air, nitrogen,
firewater, cooling water, natural gas and steam/condensate systems for OSBL interconnecting piping within major
domestic refinery expansion in Port Arthur, Texas during FED-3 and detailed design phase, and developed OSBL
P&IDs, piping line lists and coordinated development of battery limit tables between ISBL units. Hydraulics
performed using AFT Fathom™ and AFT Arrow™ software. Prepared pump data sheets for pumps within OSBL
scope and coordinated development of water cooling tower equipment arrangement with equipment vendor.
• Developed FEED package P&IDs for Polystyrene battery limits plant facility within a Saudi Arabian petrochemical
complex.
BE & K Engineering, Newark, DE (March 2000 – April 2006)
PROCESS
• Executed detailed design activities for a proprietary specialty chemical plant in Fayetteville, North Carolina
including: P&ID development, equipment specifications, performance of hydraulic calculations for process and
utility line sizing using Pipeflow™ software and relief device calculations using client proprietary sizing software.
Prepared equipment lists, equipment specifications and prepared purchase requisitions.
• Performed process engineering functions for a Fine Powders and Dispersions Project located in Chang Shu, China.
Scope included FEED package and detailed design. Developed P&IDs and revised PFDs as required during process
development and definition. Developed tempered water system scheme for thermal control of main autoclave
reactor. Performed hydraulic and relief device calculations and documentation and provided process instrument
data sheets to controls group.
• Developed P&IDs and coordinated process development and definition with client for expanding production at a
proprietary specialty electronics material for a domestic plant in Manati, Puerto Rico. Scope included all phases of
activities from feasibility study through detailed design. Performed pump sizing, line sizing hydraulics and
generated pump data sheets and hydraulics using AFT Fathom™ and client software for gas systems. Performed
relief device calculations and documentation using client proprietary sizing software. Developed line list and
equipment list.
• Evaluated existing chilled water system at a proprietary materials production facility in Manati, Puerto Rico for
debottlenecking and expansion. Developed as-built and new P&IDs for clarification of project scope and provided
process development and definition. Performed pump sizing and hydraulics using AFT Fathom™ software and
developed pump data sheet and process instrument data sheets for controls. Developed relief device calculations
and documentation using client proprietary sizing software. Prepared purchase requisitions.
• Developed PFDs and P&IDs for installation of a new solvent recovery unit at an agricultural chemical plant in
Manati, Puerto Rico. Provided process development and definition and performed pump sizing and hydraulics
using AFT Fathom™ software and relief device calculations and documentation using client proprietary sizing
software. Prepared purchase requisitions. Participated in PHA/PHR activities and implemented recommendations
into project scope.
• Executed front end loading and detailed design for revamp of an oleum tank car unloading area and storage tank
vent scrubber system in a proprietary oxidizer plant in Memphis, Tennessee. Scope included feasibility through
detailed design. Developed scope for meeting requirements for safe offloading of oleum from rail cars and
retrofitting tank venting and relief systems. Provided process development and definition. Provided P&ID
development, equipment specifications, requisitions and equipment list. Coordinated Mechanical, Electrical,
Instrumentation, Civil and Structural disciplines to meet project objectives within applicable company Safety
Standards.
• Performed process activities for a PSM and PHA Implementation Project at an Industrial Laboratory facility in
Newark, Delaware. Scope included all phases from feasibility through detailed design. Developed scope to address
various PSM and PHA issues pertaining to deficiencies at installations within the company's laboratory
powerhouse. Specific responsibilities included review of PHA safety issues and development of recommendations to
address each safety concern within applicable company safety standards. Further responsibilities included P&ID
as-built modifications, development of preliminary equipment specifications, obtaining vendor input and
recommendations as well as all other required documentation for development of the project estimate. Coordinated
Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil and Structural disciplines to provide supporting design guidance and
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