Ashraf Chowdhury

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Engineering Manager Electrical/I&C at Venture Global LNG @ Venture Global LNG
Houston, TX, US
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Greater Houston, United States, United States
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Engineering Manager for Electrical/Instrumentation & Control disciplines with Master’s in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and 20 years of experience on large scale industrial projects. At present, performing Operations Engineering, but have been involved in the entire project lifecycle, notably LNG Facilities, Refineries, Combined Cycle Power Plants and Pipelines. Have successfully performed roles as Lead Electrical Engineer during Engineering, Construction and Startup phases. Focused on new, challenging Engineering roles that can help me continue developing technical knowledge and skills in the Oil & Gas Industry.

Ashraf Chowdhury's Current Company Details
Venture Global LNG

Venture Global Lng

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Engineering Manager Electrical/I&C at Venture Global LNG
Houston, TX, US
Employees:
1576
Ashraf Chowdhury Work Experience Details
  • Venture Global Lng
    Venture Global Lng
    Houston, Tx, Us
  • Venture Global Lng
    Engineering Manager Electrical/I&C
    Venture Global Lng Dec 2022 - Present
    Arlington, Virginia, Us
  • Venture Global Lng
    Principal Electrical Engineer
    Venture Global Lng Jun 2021 - Dec 2022
    Arlington, Virginia, Us
  • Total
    Lead Electrical Engineer - Mozambique Lng
    Total Jun 2019 - May 2021
    Paris La Défense Cedex, Fr
    Lead Electrical Engineer on the Mozambique LNG Project, a 2 Train, APCI plant. Major Electrical aspects of the project include 14 Substations with ABB Switchgear, including 110kV/33kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and 11/6.6/0.4kV Arc Flash Rated Switchgear, all with SCADA control thru IEC 61850. In addition, 6 Siemens SGT-800, 54MW Gas Turbine Generators and Diesel Generators along with Ebara Hydraulic Turbines provide power for the plant.The project also has GE Frame 7 turbines with 15MW VFD Helper Motors. In this position I performed the Client role overseeing prime contractors, Saipem & McDermott International. My duties, from a Client perspective included:•Reviewing all electrical design documentation, including Single Lines, Metering & Protection Diagrams, Power Study Models, Datasheets, Layouts, Calculations, Requisitions, Vendor Prints and Bid Evaluations.•Ensuring that design and materials are in line with the Contract and Project Specifications.•Overseeing design & fabrication of the ABB Electrical Substations, SCADA & Power Management Systems, Siemens GTGs, GE 15MW VFD Drives & Motors, Hydraulic Turbines. •Provide responses to Contractors’ Technical Queries, Change Proposal & Deviation Requests.•Attend project HAZOPs and 3D Model Reviews. •Attend all major package vendor Kick Off & Pre-Inspection Meetings, and FATs.•Perform Design Review workshops for project design changes and development.
  • Bechtel Oil, Gas, & Chemicals
    Senior Startup Engineer
    Bechtel Oil, Gas, & Chemicals Jan 2018 - Jun 2019
    Cheniere Sabine Pass Liquefaction Train 5 performing role of Senior Startup Engineer in Operations. Responsible for startup and operation of 6 GE Refrigeration Compressors including Gas Turbines (LM2500), Nuovo Pignone Compressors, CCC Anti Surge Controls, Water Injection and Humidification Systems. Responsible for First Fire, Mechanical Run, Air Blows, Emissions and Performance Test on these units. Also, responsible for startup and running of Thermal Oxidizer unit, as well as 2 GE Gas Turbine Generators. In addition, coordinating preparation work and setup for Train 5 Plant Performance Test for turnover to Client. Performing day to day CSU activities of issuing/approving Work Permits (SIMOPS), reviewing LOTO Permits, Line Break Permits, supporting operations in depressurizing/purging of systems for safe work and restoration/restart of systems.
  • Bechtel Oil, Gas, & Chemicals
    Lead Electrical Startup Engineer
    Bechtel Oil, Gas, & Chemicals Nov 2014 - Jun 2019
    Senior Electrical Startup Engineer on Cheniere Sabine Pass Liquefaction Project responsible for total of 8 substations across a 5 train LNG project. Substation consists of 13.8kV, 4160V & 480V SWGR & MCCs, 13.8/4.16/0.48kV Transformers, Diesel Generators, UPS (DC & AC), Fire & Gas, DCS/SIS, HVAC Systems. Also responsible for all equipment energizations and motor runs (13.8/5/0.48kV). Produced all Energization Safety Plans and Procedures, System Test Packages, and performed Client Demonstration Tests for electrical systems.
  • Bechtel Oil, Gas, & Chemicals
    Lead Electrical & Instrumentation Field Engineer
    Bechtel Oil, Gas, & Chemicals Nov 2013 - Oct 2014
    Lead E&I Field Engineer on the ConocoPhilips Australia Pacific LNG Project - Module Yard. Responsible for setting up project for all E&I installations, creating and completing all work packages including cable tray, cables, instrumentation, valves, lighting and junction boxes. Producing Bulk Material Take Offs and ordering all E&I material. Ensured Hazardous Area compliance and became EEHA Inspector Certified. Performed system punchlist walkdowns and readiness for module load out.
  • Bechtel Power
    Lead Instrument Field Engineer
    Bechtel Power Nov 2011 - Sep 2013
    Lead Instrument FE on the Calpine RCEC Combined Cycle (2x2x1) Gas Power Plant. Produced all instrumentation Installation & Test Packages, Loop Folders for 2 Siemens CTG's, 2 Nooter Eriksen HRSG's and a GE Steam Turbine Generator, 3 Analyzer Shelters as well as OSBL areas. Produced specifications and purchased all bulk materials (pre insulated tubing, fittings, instrument enclosures) set up instrumentation tracking and quantity reporting system, performed punchlist walkdowns and system turnovers.
  • Bechtel Oil, Gas, & Chemicals
    Instrumentation Field Engineer
    Bechtel Oil, Gas, & Chemicals Feb 2011 - Nov 2011
    Instrumentation FE on ConocoPhillips CORE Coker Project. Responsible for instrumentation installations and loop checks for Coker unit, Main activities include providing support to craft by reviewing specs, details, issuing drawings, ordering materials and equipment required to help facilitate installation and testing/loop checking of all standard instruments and specialist equipment including Analyzer Shelters, MOVs, Nuclear Level Gauges, Emergency Evac Systems, Ultrasonic Flow Meters.
  • Bechtel Oil, Gas, & Chemicals
    Lead Commissioning Engineer
    Bechtel Oil, Gas, & Chemicals Apr 2009 - Feb 2011
    Lead Commissioning Engineer on the Transcanada Keystone Pipeline Project, responsible for 7 pump stations, 2 substations (115kV) and 2 delivery terminals with a team of 10 technicians. Performed testing and energizations on all electrical systems, including HV/MV Switchgear, LV MCC & Distribution Systems, UPS, Diesel Generator, Variable Speed Drives/Soft Start Motors. Also performed all loop checks for instrumentation, including transmitters, valves, MOVs, vibration systems as well as performing all Cause & Effect Testing. All site dry commissioning performed prior to product arriving and Client takeover. Performed role of Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) Authority
  • Bechtel Oil, Gas, & Chemicals
    Electrical Engineer
    Bechtel Oil, Gas, & Chemicals Sep 2006 - Apr 2009
    Developed Project One Lines & Schematics and produced them using MicroStation 2D and AutoCAD.Performed basic Load Flow Analysis, Short Circuit/Arc Flash and Voltage Drop Calculations, performed manually and verified using ETAP Simulation Software.Reviewed Power Relay Co-ordination Study for Power System Protection.Produced Specifications, Material Requisitions, performed Bid Tab Evaluations and Vendor Print Review for Electrical Packages/Bulk Material and Mechanical Packages with electrical interface.
  • National Grid
    Electrical Engineer (Internship)
    National Grid May 2005 - Jul 2005
    London, London, Gb
    Provided site support at St Fergus gas terminal and at Aberdeen compressor station. Aberdeen compressor station required decommissioning for replacement of leaking valves.
  • National Grid
    Electrical Engineer (Internship)
    National Grid Apr 2004 - Jul 2004
    London, London, Gb
    Producing a spares report on switchgear in key substations for use in the National Grid Interim Report produced for OFGEM.

Ashraf Chowdhury Skills

Construction Management Commissioning Field Engineer For I&c Construction And Commissioning Microsoft Office Instrumentation Energy Plc Construction Testing Pipelines Engineering Power Plants

Ashraf Chowdhury Education Details

  • The University Of Manchester
    The University Of Manchester
    Electrical And Electronics Engineering

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