• Led a team composed of Suncor process modellers/engineers, Seeq analytics engineers and BKO process/mechanical engineers to build unit monitoring tools in Seeq for all major plants at the Edmonton Refinery• Reviewed existing mass balance/unit monitoring Excel sheets and added missing key performance indicators, confirmed that the correct process and lab tags were being used, and fixed calculation errors to ensure that the Seeq unit monitoring tools were built on a solid basis and… Show more • Led a team composed of Suncor process modellers/engineers, Seeq analytics engineers and BKO process/mechanical engineers to build unit monitoring tools in Seeq for all major plants at the Edmonton Refinery• Reviewed existing mass balance/unit monitoring Excel sheets and added missing key performance indicators, confirmed that the correct process and lab tags were being used, and fixed calculation errors to ensure that the Seeq unit monitoring tools were built on a solid basis and according to the needs of the production engineers• Implemented existing LP model structure in Seeq so that the accuracy of the model could be measured against actual values, and explored the ordinary least squares regression method to generate new LP coefficients to improve model accuracy Show less

• Prepared P&IDs and attended a design review meeting with Gibson operations to obtain client feedback for design improvement• Revised PSV sizing and updated the Aspen Flare Analyzer (FlareNet) model to confirm header and discharge lateral sizing in adherence with API 520 and 521. The line size of the flare header was reduced based on the flare model, resulting in cost savings.• Completed vessel, pump, heat exchanger, and control valve sizing, and the Stabilizer Package… Show more • Prepared P&IDs and attended a design review meeting with Gibson operations to obtain client feedback for design improvement• Revised PSV sizing and updated the Aspen Flare Analyzer (FlareNet) model to confirm header and discharge lateral sizing in adherence with API 520 and 521. The line size of the flare header was reduced based on the flare model, resulting in cost savings.• Completed vessel, pump, heat exchanger, and control valve sizing, and the Stabilizer Package specification• Checked work of junior and intermediate process engineers to promote knowledge sharing and mentorship Show less

• Collaborated with the Long Beach, California process engineering team to update calculations for existing refinery PSVs in iPRSM and evaluated design modifications (alternative PSV type; increasing PSV inlet and/or outlet line sizes; re- rating piping and equipment; or additional PSV protection) to bring deficient PSVs into compliance with governing codes and standards and ensure safety in design• Marked up preliminary P&IDs for each of the proposed options to be presented to operations… Show more • Collaborated with the Long Beach, California process engineering team to update calculations for existing refinery PSVs in iPRSM and evaluated design modifications (alternative PSV type; increasing PSV inlet and/or outlet line sizes; re- rating piping and equipment; or additional PSV protection) to bring deficient PSVs into compliance with governing codes and standards and ensure safety in design• Marked up preliminary P&IDs for each of the proposed options to be presented to operations so the optimal solution from a process safety, cost, and maintenance perspective was selected Show less

• Interfaced with client engineers and operations team, equipment vendors, and members of other engineering disciplines as process sub-lead for the Steam Generator and Turbine Packages to help ensure cohesiveness and safety in design between the main plant and vendor packages• Acted as the package representative for client review, interdisciplinary, and HAZOP meetings• Prepared and stamped P&IDs and Line Designation Tables (LDTs)• Completed equipment, PSV, control valve and… Show more • Interfaced with client engineers and operations team, equipment vendors, and members of other engineering disciplines as process sub-lead for the Steam Generator and Turbine Packages to help ensure cohesiveness and safety in design between the main plant and vendor packages• Acted as the package representative for client review, interdisciplinary, and HAZOP meetings• Prepared and stamped P&IDs and Line Designation Tables (LDTs)• Completed equipment, PSV, control valve and hydraulic calculations, and closeout of package HAZOP action items Show less

• Led a small process engineering team to complete similar MOC projects for Kirby North as were done for Kirby South to incorporate design changes prior to plant start-up and foster continuous improvement• Attended leads meetings, interfaced with client engineers and operations, and provided RFI support to field• Compiled an Overpressure Risk Assessment for the removal of certain code case PSVs as well as all documents required for regulatory compliance and approval from ABSA to prove… Show more • Led a small process engineering team to complete similar MOC projects for Kirby North as were done for Kirby South to incorporate design changes prior to plant start-up and foster continuous improvement• Attended leads meetings, interfaced with client engineers and operations, and provided RFI support to field• Compiled an Overpressure Risk Assessment for the removal of certain code case PSVs as well as all documents required for regulatory compliance and approval from ABSA to prove overpressure protection by system design and reduce maintenance costs• Prepared and stamped process deliverables such as P&IDs and LDTs Show less

• Performed Design Basis Memoranda (DBM) studies for various equipment arrangements which involved revising HYSYS simulations, completing equipment sizing for pumps, vessels, and tanks, and obtaining vendor pricing to summarize the cost for each option in a collaborative effort with mechanical engineering• Reviewed PFDs, gave process input to the Mechanical Equipment List, and sized the Vapour Recovery Unit

• Validated and checked equipment sizing and datasheets for a compressor, separators, pumps, tanks, LPG bullets, coalescers, and the Instrument Air Package• Produced hydraulic calculations for the hot oil system and validated the line sizing of all major liquid lines• Marked up P&IDs and created LDT entries for several plant areas• Provided process input on control valve, PSV, on/off valve, flowmeter, and transmitter instrument datasheets

• Examined Sunrise redline P&IDs and LDTs to make sure that system safety would not be compromised• Discovered that redline P&IDs were based on working copies as opposed to issued drawings, resulting in back checking and coordinating an extensive amount of redrafting• Built a detailed thermal and hydraulic model of the Sunrise Phase 1A glycol system in PIPE-FLO so the system could be analyzed, and operating conditions could be matched to support future troubleshooting

• Prepared process deliverables such as PFDs, equipment sizing calculations, Battery Limit Tables, and Heat and Material Balances during the DBM Phase• Worked on the Engineering Design Specifications (EDS) Phase of the produced gas, fuel gas, instrument air, glycol, boiler feed water, and evaporator systems and led P&ID review meetings and a HAZOP of these systems• Completed P&ID markups, equipment sizing, PSV sizing, and a detailed Fathom model of the glycol system• Reviewed… Show more • Prepared process deliverables such as PFDs, equipment sizing calculations, Battery Limit Tables, and Heat and Material Balances during the DBM Phase• Worked on the Engineering Design Specifications (EDS) Phase of the produced gas, fuel gas, instrument air, glycol, boiler feed water, and evaporator systems and led P&ID review meetings and a HAZOP of these systems• Completed P&ID markups, equipment sizing, PSV sizing, and a detailed Fathom model of the glycol system• Reviewed shutdown keys and gave input to the process narrative Show less

• Assembled a DBM study report on the front-end equipment and presented to the client• Sized the vapour recovery system after becoming familiar with API 2000• Conducted a slugging study using PIPE-FLO and created a Fathom model to hydraulically evaluate the Kirby South glycol system

• Improved heat integration, contributed to the DBM writeup, and started developing piperack P&IDs due to the drastic change in layout from the project basis• Conducted DBM studies to evaluate various integration options for each area of the plant

• Prepared all documents required for the Environmental Impact Assessment submission, including Heat and Material Balances, PFDs, Emission Summaries, and Process Descriptions to receive regulatory approval

• Worked on the EDS Phase of the oil treating, gas treating, tank farm, and butane bullet areas• Performed equipment sizing, PSV sizing, and hydraulic calculations, marked up Block Flow Diagrams, PFDs, and P&IDs, and revised project HYSYS simulations• Attended a HAZOP and closed its recommendations to ensure safety in design

• Built a flare system model in FlareNet, which included inputting all piping information from isometric drawings and running various relief scenarios• Performed hydraulic calculations for PSV inlet and discharge lines• Completed PFD and P&ID markups, Safeguarding Flow Diagrams, Visio sketches, and HAZOP resolutions

• Produced PFD and P&ID markups, hydraulic calculations, instrument datasheets, and updated existing LDTs• Wrote the process scope of work for the EDS Phase writeup

• Prepared Battery Limit Tables, Material Balances, and Utilities Summaries• Sized control valves, a sump and pump, as well as drain, LP steam condensate, and produced water lines