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Support PBF refinery process engineering assignmentActivities : process calculations , P&ID & PFD preparations , Equipment design & selection ,RELIEF systems calculations

working with Fuel Cell operation & desulfurization process @Bloom Energy • Pilot & Full-scale plant design, operation, data analysis & scale up.

Involved in advanced process engineering efforts

Process Engineering with large refinery & Chemical co customers PRO II, HYSYS, Pipe flow, HTRI, PFD, P& IDRefinery && Upstream process safety:HAZOP, MOC and related studies and action follow upEquipment design

KEY PROCESS AREAS : Hydroprocessing, Hydrocracking, Aromatics complex for P-X, PTA, Base Oil (Lube)PRO II, HYSYS, Pipe flow, HTRI, PFD, P& ID, Heat & material balance; equipment design, installation, start up and performance analysis and modeling ( PRO II & HYSYS)• International Technical services (process monitoring, trouble shooting, operator training, catalyst proposals, start-up and optimization. Onsite technical supervision )• Refinery, petrochemical, and high technology plant operations including start up and guarantee demonstrations• Process safety analysis and HAZOP• Process engineering ,, equipment design & procurement• Working with cross-functional teams including vendor negotiations

EXPERIENCE: Chevron USA, Richmond, CAMarch, 2006 – Current• Evaluating various options to produce Aromatics based on variety of process and feedstock options • Senior process engineer assigned to provide technical services to 7 international licensees of Chevron hydrocracking technology. • Select catalyst systems optimal for each client’s needs. Manage close technical and business relationship by providing online support and written reports on a regular basis.• Identify and evaluate new business potential• Process safety analysis and HAZOP• Process equipment selection & engineering• Working with internal & external cross-functional teams including vendor negotiations• Effective presentations at customer site to showcase CVX capabilities and experience

BP Amoco, Chicago, IllinoisApril, 1991 – April, 1996Senior Process Technology Engineer, Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) DivisionSuccessfully implemented three PTA unit process designs and start-up activities in China, Belgium, and USA, under aggressive deadlines and using proprietary technology.Participated in design of new PTA process units and helped improve operations of existing units. Used engineering simulation tools like PRO II, ASPEN, and HTRI to solve design and operating problems for new units and existing facilities.

Allied Signal (UOP Process Division) Des Plaines, Illinois, US Process Engineer 1977-1989Participated in the commissioning of various refinery units at more than 15 refineries and petrochemical plants at various locations including Brazil, the Netherlands, Indonesia, East Germany, Rumania, Korea, the Virgin Islands, and many U.S. locations. Units included: Crude and Vacuum Distillation, Hydrotreater, Hydrocracker, Catalytic Reformer, FCC, CCR, HF Alkylation, Xylene Fractionation, and Isomerization-Parex-Sulfolane● Provided fully documented training to client operations personnel on process operations● Completed engineering and modeling of licensed commercial processes (i.e.: Catalytic Reforming, Isomerization-Parex-Sulfolane, and Xylene Fractionation. Developed Mass and Energy Balances, Process Flow Diagrams, P&ID’s, equipment specifications, and economic analyses● Worked on catalyst development for over two years for refining and petrochemical processes using pilot plants and semi-commercial facilities