ISHFAQ ZAMAN
Mechanical Engineer

Over five years of Oil & Gas industry experience in Integrity, Facilities & Pipeline disciplines. Career objectives are to focus on application of experience to new areas of challenge and increasing exposure to technology. Proven ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, work well both independently and as part of a team. Quick learner with the ability to take initiative and adapt to changing environments quickly

EXPERIENCE

Integrity Engineer

• Pipeline Integrity Management
• GIS and Data Management
• Conducted Pre-Assessment, ECDA & ICDA
• Supervised and evaluated CIS,PCM & DCVG
• Calculated current requirement testing
• Supervised Cathodic Protection Design
• Analyzed survey data and flow modeling Analysis (ICDA)
• Calculated Metal Loss, MAOP, PIR, Remaining life and half life.

Project Engineer

• Plan, organize, coordinate, direct, control and manage the assigned area of responsibility.
• Analyze engineering and mathematical problems and work out effective solutions.
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, presentations, and other documents required to perform the duties of this position.
• Supervise, train, evaluate and motivate staff.
• Interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and labor contract provisions.
• Prepare and review design drawings and specifications.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors.

Junior Project Engineer (Facilities/Pipeline)

• Designed OGDCL Uch Gas Facilities.
  • Conducted feasibility studies of Uch pipeline 50 miles project.
  • Performed system modeling and facilities design.
  • Participated in design of metering/regulating stations.
• Ensured pipeline system is in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Reviewed and evaluated existing facilities for compliance with Department of Transportation codes.
• Made revisions to OGDCL Procedures Manual and Construction Manual.
• Managed Construction Projects
  • Determined least cost route and recommended alternatives.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects.
  • Directed permitting efforts of environmental consultants.
  • Directed design efforts of engineering consultants.
  • Obtained or directed the acquisition of ROW and maintain relations with landowners.
  • Bided and evaluated required services and materials.
  • Provided continuous progress reports to Engineering Manager.
• Managed Pipeline Integrity Management at Uch and Pirkoh
  • Directed field personnel in control and monitoring of Pipeline corrosion.
  • Assisted in the development of CP applications.
  • Conducted training at field level.
  • Made recommendations for in line monitoring.
• Reviewed, evaluated, and made recommendations regarding developments in the gas industry that could be applicable.
  • Developed specifications for new equipment to be purchased at different locations.
  • Investigated and made recommendations on new methods and procedures.
• Provided technical assistance to operating personnel as required.
  • Developed a working knowledge of SCADA system.
  • Worked with SCADA vendor to troubleshoot system.
• Represented ODCL to the Public
  • Met with existing and potential customers to determine facilities requirements and locations.
  • Represented OGDCL to Federal, State, and Local authorities.
  • Represented OGDCL to the general public.
• On job training “Pipeline maintenance, pigging, monitoring, and corrosion control” conducted by Clough Ltd. Australia.
• “Production surface facilities” training at OGTI, Pak.
• “Level 1 on the typhoon Gas turbine and associated systems” conducted by ALSTOM turbines England.
• Training on basic SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System) at Uch Gas Field conducted by G & C Houston, TX.
• “Cathodic protection” organized by Brown Corrosion Services, Inc, Houston at field.
  Training on “internal corrosion monitoring” conducted by Brown Corrosion Services, Inc, Houston at field.
• “Corrosion principles and control “held at OGTI Islamabad.
• March 15-19, 1999 Seminar on “Enhanced Oil recovery “organized by Canadian collaboration CIDA/OGSP.
• “Safety and fire fighting” course conducted by Oil & Gas Training institute with CIDA collaboration at Islamabad.
• Training on “Well drilling “from OGTI Islamabad.
• ”Business communication and Report writing “from OGTI Islamabad.

PROJECTS

• “Design and optimization of gas pipeline and pumping facility” Using MathCAD, designed a model with optimized parameters required for gas pipeline and pumping facility to minimize losses.
• Pipeline design system for transportation of LPG using PIPE FLO 8.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

• Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX (January 2004)
• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, NWFP UET Pak (January1997)
• National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
• Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
• American Society of testing Materials (ASTM)