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North Salt Lake, Utah, Us

North Salt Lake, Utah, Us

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Oversee and manage the mechanical integrity, projects, and drafting refinery personnel. Provide oversight for the implementation and completion of MI program strategies and initiatives as well as refinery project management and technical engineering support. Direct the activities of outside engineering firms in regards to the design of enhanced or revised refinery facilities. Guide the refinery's renewable energy strategy and project execution.

Manage and direct the Engineering department personnel and provide refinery project management and engineering support. Manage the refinery project portfolio and ensure that all projects are completed within established schedules and budgets. Oversee functional engineering support as needed for all other departments in the refinery. Act as a technical authority and serve as the refinery’s steering committee member for engineering standards. Review and approve all technical documents related to the renewable diesel plant, hydrogen recovery membrane and pre-treatment plant.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:- Lead the development of the new SWRC project management policies and procedures including the Project Management Process Manual. This project management best practices guide follows industry best practice for the disciplined initiation, planning and execution of projects leading to increased consistency, decreased cycle times and a “Sinclair way” of capital project execution.- Leader of the refinery Project Steering Committee, a multi-discipline review committee made up of refinery leadership tasked with managing a portfolio of 165 projects with a budget greater than $65M per year. Through hard work, diligence and diplomacy focused the committee on the projects most closely aligned with our strategic objectives ensuring that our limited resources were used effectively.

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

I consulted clients on multiple concurrent conventional oil and gas, pipe terminal, oilfield waste processing, and tank farm projects. I delivered mechanical engineering, project engineering, and project management services. I also advised and supported clients during interactions with applicable regulatory bodies, generated engineering cost estimates, and developed man-hour budgets. I mentored and provided technical guidance to junior engineers as well.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:• Reviewed piping and valve design to ensure compliance with technical standards and owner specifications.• Developed Engineering and Construction Work Packages (EWP/CWPs) and created Design Basis Memorandum (DBM) and Project Execution Plan (PEP) documentation.Technical Standards: ASME B31.3, API 6D, API 650, API 12F, CSA Z662, and ASME Sec VIII

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

Within this role, I directed a mechanical engineering group contributing to the overall vision and success of the engineering department. I improved current practices and shepherded future growth by developing new policies and strategies, providing technical guidance, and mentoring mechanical teams with an emphasis on boosting productivity and client satisfaction. I developed achievable man-hour estimates, budgets, and schedules for mechanical engineering department. I also balanced client needs with regulatory requirements for all NGL fractionation and cavern storage projects. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:• Led, managed, and motivated teams of up to 19 mechanical engineers across multiple concurrent projects valued from $100K to $330M in natural gas liquids fractionation, cavern storage, and truck/train loading markets.• Improved quality of engineering deliverables by developing mechanical engineering quality assurance plan.• Updated technical specifications of facility piping and values for ASME and CSA-class facilities and pipelines.• Enhanced alignment between project team and clients by creating efficient, inter-disciplinary quality management systems.Technical Standards: ASME B31.3, API 6D, API 600, CSA Z662, CSA Z341, and NACE MR0175

I defined, implemented, and managed strategic and tactical plans for Shell Alliance Program. I improved efficiency and quality of deliverables by developing strategies and budgets, defining scope, and managing technical teams of up to 18 mechanical engineers. I resolved technical issues, collaborated with the regulatory team, maintained compliance, ensured consistent quality of all deliverables, and provided the final approval to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:• Led multiple concurrent projects valued from $1M to $30M in conventional gas, shale oil, thermal heavy oil, and water hub markets in Alberta and British Columbia.• Reduced change orders, slashed project costs, and improved project scope definitions by developing small project execution strategy guide for company-wide implementation.• Enhanced client satisfaction by collaborating with project management team to develop achievable budgets, schedules, and man-hour loading plans.• Optimized resource loading by developing mechanical design foundation for work, assigning teams, and delegating tasks to best align with project requirements.Technical Standards: ASME B31.3, API 6D, API 600, and NACE MR0175

Carefree, Arizona, Us

I was recruited to develop new products, manage and train technical teams, oversee quality assurance, and execute all initiatives for structural health monitoring systems. I managed multiple projects simultaneously and collaborated with clients worldwide to plan and create custom systems. I gathered requirements and developed schedule, budget, and scope documents. I also monitored and enforced compliance with local and state regulations and standards.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:• Optimized business development and customer satisfaction by partnering with sales, marketing, and technical teams to generate system configurations and quotations.• Created and implemented complex manufacturing plan including quality assurance plan and quality control plan for all products and systems.Technical Standards: National Building Codes in USA and Canada

I advanced to assist with general mechanical facilities and systems design as well as confirmation for heat transfer and heat exchanger development including specifications and technical evaluation. I procured pressure vessels, pumps, and general mechanical equipment.Technical Standards: API 660, TEMA, ASME B73.1, API 610 and, ASME SEC VIII

I was an impact player in the installation and implementation of natural gas pipeline and plant facilities. I defined the scope, created and revised P&IDs, managed design and requisition processes, and prepared construction work packages (CWPs).Technical Standards: CSA Z662, ASME B31.3, API 661, API 617

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

Designed, functionally optimized and deployed natural gas flow monitoring systems while reducing component and production costs. Improved product functionality and ease of assembly through reformed and enhanced product design. Developed internal software systems to improve testing and data analysis, which increased and streamlined productivity, as well as systems for clients to improve and efficiently monitor natural gas flow. •Lead Mechanical Engineer during product redesign phase of remote natural gas flow monitoring system, effectively reducing component costs by approximately 85% and optimizing functionality and assembly cost•Established, implemented and supervised the initial testing and QA program resulting in the increase of product quality and the decrease of cost and product failure •Developed prototype software application for remote monitoring system and reporting of natural gas flow, enabling producers a low cost means of checking production levels without visiting the well site

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

Accomplished many mechanical engineering design projects under the supervision of mechanical engineering professors as a research associate. Provided guidance, mentoring, and delivered lectures and laboratory sessions to first and fourth year undergraduate mechanical engineering students in various mechanical engineering courses, including positions as a TA and Senior TA •Refined a titanium investment casting process, reducing pour wastage through design and implementation of neural network based predictor algorithms•Applied LabVIEW software programming skills and knowledge of computer network structure to develop applications for remote student access to engineering laboratories and equipment outside of regular laboratory hours•Co-developed a patented device for accurate, remote and non-invasive monitoring of motion in the human elbow joint

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Chemical Engineering

M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering

B.Sc., Manufacturing Engineering