Syed Raza

Lead Mechanical Engineer

PETROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS • Full-time

Aug 2021 - Present • 4 yrs 9 mos

• Piping Stress Analysis: Conduct piping stress analysis using Caesar II to ensure the structural integrity and compliance of piping systems with industry standards and project specifications. • Review of Engineering Drawings: Review plot plans, piping layouts, and General Arrangement Drawings (GADs) for design accuracy, alignment with project objectives, and adherence to safety standards. • Vessel Design in PV Elite: Perform design and analysis of pressure vessels using PV Elite, ensuring compliance with relevant codes (ASME, API, etc.) for safe and reliable vessel operation. • FEA Analysis for Vessels in Ansys: Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on pressure vessels and mechanical structures using Ansys to assess their performance and safety under various operational conditions. • Team Leadership: Supervise and manage a team of 4 subordinates, providing technical guidance and ensuring timely and quality completion of tasks. • Project Management Tools: Develop and maintain an Excel-based project management tool to calculate manhours, track team efficiency, and generate Monthly Progress Reports for UEP Design House, aiding invoicing and reporting. • Document Control System Management: Manage the UEP document control system, ensuring proper tracking, organization, and version control of project documents; successfully handed over document control responsibilities to a new replacement. • Tender Documentation: Create and prepare technical documentation for tenders, ensuring accurate representation of engineering requirements and alignment with client specifications and project goals.

Mechanical & Piping Engineer

GASCO ENGINEERING PVT. LTD. • Full-time

Dec 2017 - Aug 2021 • 3 yrs 8 mos

- Project Planning & Coordination: Prepared comprehensive project proposals by studying signed contracts, project specifications, and design bases. Managed project timelines and milestones to ensure on-time delivery. - Design Oversight: Supervised the design and development of plant and wellhead facilities layouts, including plot plans and piping General Arrangement Drawings (GADs). Ensured alignment with project goals and client requirements. - Engineering & Execution: Led detailed engineering for tie-in facilities and new line heaters for wellheads, overseeing all phases from Design Engineering Deliverables (DED) to As-built documentation. - 3D Modeling & Documentation: Directed the creation of piping layout drawings, 3D models, isometric drawings, Material Take-Offs (MTOs), and piping support lists, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project specifications. - Stakeholder Engagement: Actively participated in workshop meetings with PMC/Client and internal/external 3D model review workshops, incorporating feedback to refine project models. - Technical Analysis: Conducted stress analysis on piping/pipeline systems using Caesar-II, ensuring compliance with safety and design standards. - Procurement Coordination: Collaborated with procurement teams for material requisitions and vendor evaluations, ensuring timely acquisition of necessary materials. - Risk Management: Participated in HAZOP and project progress meetings, contributing to risk assessment and project planning to mitigate potential project risks. - Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Liaised with other discipline engineers to ensure interface alignment and project coherence, fostering a collaborative project environment. - Project Reporting: Prepared and presented project status reports, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigations to senior management and stakeholders.