Qualifications
• M-Eng. in mechanical engineering with specialization in integrity management (U of Calgary)
• First Class Power Engineer (Inter-provincial) registered in Alberta (A-83025) and BC
PROFESSIONAL LICENCES AND CERTIFICATION
P-Eng. (APEGBC) API- 510
API 579 (trained) AWS CWI (trained)
National Board in-service commission (IS) National Board new construction endorsement (A)
NB AI supervisor (B-endorsement) NB Nuclear construction commission (N-endorsement)
NB Owner/User (O-endorsement) NB ANI supervisor (NS endorsement)
Career Summary
WORK EXPIENCE
1. BC SAFETY AUTHORITY (July 2005 – Ongoing)
Jurisdiction mandated to carry out implementation of Act & Regulation and enforce ASME, API, CSA and other international codes. Involved in in-service inspection, design registration of industrial plant, incident investigation, contractor licensing, permit and AIA services
a) Department Head, New Construction Program, Pressure Equipment
(2010-Ongoing)
RESPONSIBILITIES MATRIX
Supervision of program Supervision of inspectors Management of ASME shops
Program audit Quality management system Confirmatory assessment
Inspectors audit Code compliance Mentoring and coaching
Technical assistance ASME joint review Coverage for Chief Inspector
Policy and procedure Technical bulletin Contractor management
Code material requirement Code shop inspection Welding program
Construction of pressure equipment Design verification Repair / Alterations
NDE procedures Liaise with ASME and NB Liaise with other jurisdiction
MILESTONES
Successfully managing +50 manufacturing shops for boiler, pressure vessel and pressure piping construction
ASME, CSA API & NBIC expert
No manufacturing shop was turned down by ASME for accreditation under my leadership
Effectively managing AIA program without any significant finding on program by ASME
Effectively coaching, mentoring and supervising +25 AI for program implementation
No manufacturing shop was subject to re-review under my leadership
b) Design Survey Engineer, Pressure Equipment
(2011-Ongoing)
• Review design, construction, installation, maintenance, alteration, repair, testing and operation of boilers, pressure vessels, pressure piping systems, pressure fittings, refrigeration equipment and systems
• Provides an engineering advisory role concerning design practices for pressure retaining components to safety officers, manufacturers and industry.
• Analyses, evaluates, monitors and audits design calculations, drawings, layouts, engineering calculations, specifications and test data for registration of pressure components and pressure systems
• Computes engineering formulae to determine if the design is in compliance with codes and standards; provides advice/direction on changes required
• Provides a consultative service and responds to a wide variety of engineering, design and code related enquiries from industry representatives, manufacturers, consulting engineers, and Chief Engineers of plants
• Interprets and clarifies code intent; suggests and details acceptable strategies utilizing basic engineering techniques for alternative designs not within the scope of code guidelines.
• Evaluates and approves alternative design proposals to ensure that such alternative approaches are safe and consistent with the objectives of codes and standards
• Review standards and manufacturing processes, to determine acceptability of equipment approved and imported from other jurisdictions
MILESTONES
Reviewed and registered +250 designs of boiler, pressure vessel, pressure piping and fittings
Developed numerous designing tools for design verification and Code validation
Well respected for engineering analysis of design, Code requirements and intellectual abilities
c) Department Head In-Service Inspection, Industrial Pressure Plant
(2005-2009)
RESPONSIBILITIES MATRIX
Supervision of program Supervision of inspectors Contractor audit
QA / QC Program Code compliance Act and Regulation implementation
Mentoring and coaching Technical assistance Operation & maintenance
Risk base inspection program Fitness for service determination Repair / Alteration procedure
Hiring, training and mentoring Interpretation of Code & Standard Enforcement and variance
Technical session for stakes holders Liaise with ASME and NB Safety and controls
Technology manual and procedures Integrity management system Installation
Owner / User program monitoring Incident investigation In-service inspection
MILESTONES
Successfully led the program and +30 in-service inspectors
Reviewed and approved numerous repair / alteration procedure, operation and maintenance practices
Developed numerous procedures for inspection requirement for industrial pressure plant
Audited +200 contactor for quality assurance and program requirements
No significant incident reported during my tenure primarily dues good governance and effective monitoring
2. CANFOR HOUSTON SAW MILL
(September 2004- July 2005)
Power plant consist of 3 high pressure steam boiler providing steam to drying kiln and producing enough power through steam turbine to run the saw mill and surplus to local grid
Supervisor First Class Power Plant
RESPONSIBILITIES MATRIX
Plant operation Supervision Plant safety, economy and efficiency
Water treatment program Planning and scheduling Act and Regulation compliance
Mentoring and coaching Maintenance program Repair / Alteration procedure
Plant availability and reliability Spare parts inventory NBIC compliance
Budgeting Integrity management Risk base inspection program
MILESTONES
No incident reported during my tenure primarily dues good governance and effective operation & monitoring
Zero forced outage
Profitability doubled during my tenure
Availability and reliability of plant improved significantly
3. WÄRTSILÄ CORPORATION (Thermal Power Plants) (Jan 2000- Sep 2004)
Global leader in complete life cycle power solution for land based thermal power, gas compression system and marine application. Involved in manufacturing, installation, commissioning & startup, operation & maintenance of thermal power plants and other applications
a) Projects and Sales Support, Thermal Power Plants
RESPONSIBILITIES MATRIX
Business development Tender and Bidding Feasibility studies & project drivers
Sales contract Manage cross functional team Leading project engineers
Project design, drawing, scope Project management Negotiations
Engineering & procurement Technical and viable power solution Conflict resolution
Hiring Mentoring and coaching Handling technical queries
Contingency plan Budgeting Commissioning & startup
MILESTONES
During my tenure company moved from rank 3 to rank 1 in terms of market share in the country
Provided an edge on other competitors by dividing the scope and price per/kW
Successfully carried out local portion of design, procurement, installation and commissioning of power plant
Acquired three sales contract for a total of 30 MW and successful commissioning and startup of projects
Improved profitability and project delivery
Improved resource utilization both internal / external for competitive pricing
b) Service Engineer, Operation & Maintenance
RESPONSIBILITIES MATRIX
Service scope & deliverable Execution of service contract Troubleshooting
Maintenance planning Operation of power plants Planning and scheduling
Service costing Incident investigation Root cause analysis
Safety of technical system Timely delivery of services Budgeting
Supervision Repair / alterations Installation
Mentoring and coaching Installation & start up Integrity management
Rotating and fixed equipment Risk base inspection program Fitness for service
MILESTONES
Optimized service delivery and profitability
Improved cost, performance and timely delivery of service scope
3 fold growth in the service delivery capabilities
Developed specialized tools to improve the service delivery, safety and performance
Plaque of achievement for helping company to achieve ISO 9000 certification
Doubled the staff to address growth in business
4. HAGLER BAILLY INC.
(Feb 1998 – Jan. 2000)
Hagler Bailly Inc. is associated with Tetra Tech. Inc. USA and has been providing international consulting services to Oil / Gas and Power sector.
Senior Project Engineer
During my stay involved in 3 projects
i. Integrity management program for gas gathering & processing facility (Union Texas gas field)
ii. 5 MW thermal power plant installation, commissioning, startup and delivery (National refinery)
iii. Business development and marketing for Natural Gas (Sui Southern Gas Company)
RESPONSIBILITIES MATRIX
Integrity management Project engineering Business development
Planning and scheduling Project management Budgeting
Costing & performance Timely delivery of project scope Installation
Commissioning and startup Supervision Contractor management
Mentoring and coaching Scope and deliverable Manual & procedures
Design engineering Corrosion monitoring system MOC
MILESTONES
Timely execution of projects
Improved profitability margin
Customer satisfaction
5. PRIME POWER GENERATION
(Jan 1996 – Feb 1998
A small outfit providing 5 MW of thermal power to local textile industries and steam for processing, I was involved right from the startup of the company for the installation, commissioning, startup and operation of the power plant
Operation Engineer, Thermal Power Plant
RESPONSIBILITIES MATRIX
Installation Project engineering Planning and scheduling
Commissioning and startup Plant operation Scheduling
Plant availability & reliability Budgeting Integrity of plant
Supervision Routine maintenance Fitness for service
Contractor management Operation procedures Power consumption calculation
Plant safety Optimization of plant operation Mentoring and coaching
ESP Troubleshooting
MILESTONES
Excellent safety record
Improved availability and performance of plant
Improved profitability
