HAFIZ MUHAMMAD ABUBAKAR |M.
Sc Chemical Engineering|
Process Engineer (Oil, Gas & Energy)
Cell #: 0092-345-4184025
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/process-engineer-hafiz-abubakar/
Narrative Summary of Skills & Experience
I am Process Engineer having more than 6 years’ experience in Oil & Gas industry. Skilled in FEED and
Detailed design for green and brownfield projects like Compression, Dehydration, Gas Sweetening, Fuel
Gas Conditioning, and HCDP and in all aspects of process engineering including Simulation, Sizing
calculations, P&IDs & process studies / reports.
AIN Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd (JV with Enerflex Middle East & Africa)
(October 2015, – Present)
AIN Engineering Services is providing Engineering and procurement consultancy to ENERFLEX Limited
(MEA, and Houston), Schlumberger (MEA) and OMV Pakistan for both projects and proposals. Complete
process simulation & sizing, process design modeling and instrumentation being the key services provided
on several projects and proposals.
Key Technical Expertise and Skills
Technical / Bid Documents review.
Responding to Client’s clarification and Attending Post Bid Clarification Meetings.
Preparation of PFDs, P&IDs & Datasheets.
Single and two-phase line sizing using aspen HYSYS.
Development of equipment and Instrument data sheets.
PSVs sizing / relief load calculations for Blocked flow case, Fire case, Control valve failure case,
Thermal case and Exchanger tube rupture case.
Consistency check of all the related documents i.e. simulation, PFD, P&ID, data sheet,
specification, Line list etc.
Generation of RFQs for vendor equipment e.g. Heat exchangers, Pumps, Compressors, Filters,
Valves and other instruments.
Review of vendor technical proposal and responding to vendor quires.
Coordination with vendor for technical issues and selection of proper design.
Hydraulic analysis of the utility and process areas.
Preparation of line list and equipment list and other process documents.
Flare Network sizing, also have good command on Flare Network Evaluation Report.
A good command on cause and effect matrix evaluation.
Study of Control and shutdown philosophies.
Control valve sizing, PSV sizing, KO vessel and separators sizing.
Calculation of Plant Utilities (Fuel Gas, Hot Oil, Propane, Instrument Air etc.)
To take care of Compliance to Client’s specifications as well as to relevant Codes and Standard
e.g. APIs, GPSA and KOC standards etc.
Project Categories:
Wellhead Fluid Separation
Gas Sweetening (H2S and CO2 removal from natural gas)
Gas Dehydration (Using Glycols and Molecular Sieves.)
Hydrocarbon Dew point control using JT valve and Propane Chilling
Mechanical refrigeration/propane chilling Loop
Crude/Condensation Stabilization
LPG recovery Unit
Fuel Gas Treatment
Gas compression
Recently worked on following projects:
KOC- Installation of New LP Lean Compressor at BS-180:
This is mainly 450 MMSCFD gas compression project. In this facility which we have Inter-Stage
Coolers and Scrubbers, Gas Compression Unit, Condensate Pumping System, and Utility Systems.
KOC-Heavy Oil Production Facility at Umm Niqa:
This is Heavy Oil Production Facility which produces 16500 BPD of heavy oil. It contains Inlet
Heating and Separation, Dehydration, Desalting and Oil Sweetening through stripping process.
Produced Water is also treated and exported.
EPC for Wellhead Compression Pilot Project:
This is mainly 20 MMSCFD gas compression project. In this facility which we have Inlet Cooling and
Separation, Gas Compression Unit, Liquids Pumping System, and Utility Systems. This is an
unmanned facility and comprises of fully automatic control system with a small requirement of man
power.
Agritech Ltd. (formerly Pak American Fertilizers Limited)
(September 2013 – October,2015)
I have worked more than 02 years as Process / Production engineer in process Industry i.e. mainly
Ammonia plant of M.W Kellogg process. I have complete familiarization with PFD, P&ID, startup, Shutdown,
plant emergencies, Plant optimization, Energy Saving Projects, Plant Management, Annual turnaround
planning & execution, Inspection of plant equipment, Modification/Revamping, Training of Engineers &
Operators along with Development & implementation of QMS, OHSAS.
Job Responsibilities:
Single and two-phase line sizing using aspen HYSYS.
Control valve sizing, PSV sizing, KO vessel and separators sizing.
Study of Control and shutdown philosophies.
Shift operation activities at Ammonia plant, monitoring process parameters, provide advices &
instructions to alter operating parameters, controlling planned & emergency shutdown in
collaboration with Shift Manager.
Arrange maintenance through the appropriate channel, ensuring that equipment is isolated, clean &
free of toxic gases, issue “Permits to Work” with relevant approval where necessary & ensuring that
jobs are completed safely.
Leading the production and maintenance teams in the shift to efficiently use the man power.
Prime responsibility is to ensure Ammonia product quality.
Ensure the smooth handover of the plant to incoming shift and complete the shift reports including
log book and log sheet showing all activities during the shift.
Chemical cleaning of heat exchangers and flushing of vessels and pumps.
Participating in detailed operational training of new employees and reviewing their training work
assignments.
Implementation of SOPs during start-up and shut-down of plant.
Draining, Depressurization, Heating and Cooling Procedures
Purging, Priming, Flushing and Changeover of Pumps
Lube Oil, Control Oil and Sealing system of Compressors and Turbines
Developed understanding of Interlocking logics and Instrumentation
Developed understanding of DCS and PLC system
EDUCATION
2018 M.Sc. Chemical Engineering 3.22 CGPA I.C.E.T. University Of The Punjab, Lahore
2012 B.Sc. Chemical Engineering 3.23 CGPA I.C.E.T. University Of The Punjab, Lahore
ENGINEERING SOFTWARE
Aspen Hysys / UniSim
Aspen FlareNet / Flare System Analyzer
Fisher Specification Manager (Control Valve sizing)
Size Master (PSVs sizing)
Daniel (For Orifice sizing)
Microsoft Office (word, Excel, Power Point & Visio)
PERSONAL DATA
Nationality: Pakistani
Marital Status: Married
PEC #: CHEM/11171
Skype Name: Engr.abubakar51
