Rizwan Rashid Email and Phone Number
I am a Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas sector. In my current position at a leading Drilling Contractor in Canada, I have been involved with multidisciplinary projects related to complex well design, drilling, cementing, abandonments & waste management.My recent successes include:- As a member of the rig crew, safely drilled 5+ development wells with potential H2S concentrations in the Fort McMurray area. - Actively participated & contributed to the successful cementing & abandonment of 20+ wells in the North Aurora Oilsands field.- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiates for field activities & responsible for conducting Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs); resulting in the reduction of major incidents on Rig 1 by more than 95%. During my spare time, I routinely work with SME’s as a freelance consulting engineer assisting them with detailed design drawings, authority approvals and site supervision. I love travelling around the world, trying out the local cuisines, and reading about the financial markets. I also actively manage and implement investment strategies for our family portfolio. I am passionate about meeting new people and love new challenges. I have recently moved to Canada and would welcome opportunities for field engineering work, industry connections or volunteering. Want to know more about me? Hit the connect button and send me a message – I’m always happy to chat.
The Crossing Group
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Field Project EngineerThe Crossing Group Jul 2023 - PresentKamloops, British Columbia, Canada
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Field EngineerBig Country Drilling Sep 2022 - Jul 2023Fort Mcmurray, Alberta, Canada• As a member of the rig crew, safely drilled 5+ development wells with potential H2S concentrations in the Fort McMurray area.• Spearheaded continuous improvement initiates for field activities & responsible for conducting Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs); resulting in the reduction of major incidents on Rig 1 by more than 95%.• Actively participated & contributed to the successful cementing & abandonment of 20+ wells in the North Aurora Oil Sands field.• Coordinated with the Geologist in sampling & analyzing core samples at depths of 0-200m. • Responsible for recognizing changes in drilling mud conditions during the drilling process & making necessary adjustments for mud viscosity, mud temperature etc.• Involved in rig site waste management for proper chemical & cuttings disposal.• Rig In / Rig Out of systems such as Steam, Power & Pumping• Dismantled machinery to access, remove & replace worn rig components. • Participated in major Rig service at every 500Hrs.• Excellent knowledge of safety protocols & environmental regulations. -
Project Engineer - ConsultingKizad May 2018 - Sep 2022Abu Dhabi• Spearheaded agreements with project developers and external consultants to prepare for and manage site land acquisition and lease negotiations for Greenfield project development. Achieved a 25% reduction in land lease tariffs.• Prepared 10+ project estimates in response to RFQs that facilitated winning $8 million in new consulting contracts.• Led efforts in the contractor bidding/evaluation/award process resulting in savings of $2 million on average per project. • Developed vendor scorecard to support the vendor qualification process resulting in a repository of an iterative approved vendor database. • Collaborated with teams of 100+ contractors & vendors to complete projects within deadline by continuously monitoring project progress against the approved schedule and tracking spending against budget. • Analyzed and advised to the Change Control Board the impact of contractor variations and claims. • Compiled a lessons learnt register resulting in a 30% reduction in project snags. • Led walkthroughs with project stakeholders to set expectations and milestones for the project team -
Field Engineer - Utilities & InfrastructureKizad Jul 2015 - May 2018Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates• Led a team of 8 people to undertake the groundwater baseline study for 5+ industrial projects within Khalifa Industrial Zone Area A (KIZAD). The scope of work included drilling boreholes at depths of 10.0m to 15.0m and installing piezometer for collection of groundwater samples. • Maintained and assisted in the GIS mapping of Combined Waste Water network, Potable Water network and Storm Water network for the KIZAD Area A master plan (>150 Sq. Miles)• Collaborated closely with contractors to ensure proposed utility lines and internal distribution networks within the plots align with the external tie-in locations.• Performed detailed utility demand calculations for 5+ projects valued over $150 million. • Designed and supervised the construction of internal storm water infrastructure to contain rain water runoff resulting from a storm event of up to 1 in 5 years.• Resolved conflicts with utilities, grading and drainage design issues.• Conducted Traffic Impact Studies for assessing traffic related impact of new projects. Estimated trip generation rates and travel demand. Modelled efficient access and circulation plans using Auto Turn Analysis CAD software. • Built relationships with local authorities that reduced construction permits and NOCs lead time by 30%.• Verified contractor work packages.• Managed vendor contract negotiations, RFI/RFQ and change order responses.
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Field EngineerAl Merdass Group Dec 2014 - Jun 2015Al Ruwais, Abu Dhabi• Provided on-site piping engineering support by responding to RFIs, clarifying engineering deliverables, preventing or resolving construction problems.• Reviewed vendor/contractor submittals and as-builts• Shadow with Senior Engineers in supporting them in installation, maintenance and repairs.
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Jr. Mechanical Engineer - PipingNaga Architects, Engineers, Designers, Planners Jan 2013 - Nov 2014Dubai• Provided field engineering support to perform site surveys and data gathering for pipeline routing/laying.• Participated in HAZOP, Fault & Event Tree studies for pipeline networks > 50 sq. Miles.• Participated in conducting hydro and pneumatic tests as per ASME 31 for process piping fulfilling the commissioning efforts for 2+ industrial projects. • Collected customer’s technical requirements and reviewed the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) document.• Gained exposure and training in pipeline assets, operations, interpreting CAD drawings and relevant codes -
Pipeline Engineer (Intern)Gas Turbine Research Centre (Gtrc) Oct 2011 - Sep 2012United Kingdom• Analyzed catalytic cracking of synthetic gas to avoid blockages in downstream pipelines. Investigated precise locations for clean outs and isolation valves.• Monitored the Leak Detection System that implemented the use of SCADA.• Prepared a test section on API 5L x70 seamless steel pipe for a preliminary hydrostatic test as specified in ASTM. - Isolated the pipe section to be tested. - Calibrated pressure gages to within 2% of full scale. - Carried out the test using water as the fluid at approx 23 ⁰C and pumped more water (with dye) accordingly to maintain test pressure of 1750 Psig. (1.25 x design pressure).
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Trainee Manufacturing EngineerAl Afnan Metal Craft Jun 2010 - Aug 2010United Arab Emirates• Contributed in the procurement of a CNC bending machine by analyzing several purchasing options, resulted in savings of $ 5000.• Improved the Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) system to include production and delivery dates. Negotiated contracts with a key supplier which reduced costs by 10 % owing to more accurate MRP data.
Rizwan Rashid Education Details
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Honors [Upper Second Class]
Frequently Asked Questions about Rizwan Rashid
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Rizwan Rashid works for The Crossing Group
What is Rizwan Rashid's role at the current company?
Rizwan Rashid's current role is Field Engineer | 5+ Years of Experience in the Oil & Gas sector | Project Management.
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Rizwan Rashid attended Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd.
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Rizwan Rashid's colleagues are Shawn Trapp, Nathan Pauley, Bill Piers, Justin Hicks, Jesse Wainwright, Chester Donaldson, Cole Maclean.
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