Amit Azad

Amit Azad, MASc, MBA, P.Eng.

605 – 14333 104 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3T 0E1, CANADA

Cell: +1 604 209 5856

Email: [email protected]

PROFILE

Sixteen (16) years’ experience in Pipeline and Mechanical engineering and construction

Engineering detailed design and construction experience in onshore oil and gas pipeline, piping and compression major projects for Canadian energy and utility company

Expert level knowledge and experience with interpretation of CSA, ASME, API, NACE, ASCE standards;

Extensive knowledge on the requirement of engineering deliverables to support AACE maturity level of project definition

Experienced with FEED Studies for proposed pipeline systems

Experience with drawing development stages of 30%, 60%, 90% and IFC

Effective communicator, capable of understanding, anticipating, and responding to the needs of the construction and operation groups and building effective relationships with these groups

Strong background in project management, procurement, scheduling, tender, bid evaluation, requisition, purchase order and cost control

Registered as a professional engineer with EGBC.

EDUCATION

2010-2012, M.A.Sc in Mechanical Engineering, The University of British Columbia, Canada

2007-2010, MBA in Management Information System, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

2002-2005, B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering, Islamic University of Technology, Bangladesh

EXPERIENCE

2023-Present, Sr. Pipeline Engineer, FortisBC Energy Inc., Surrey, BC, Canada

§  Ensure all engineering and design activities are in full compliance with regulations, codes, standards and guidelines as they apply to the design, environment, safety, regulatory and other stakeholders of new or upgraded facility projects and FortisBC operating practices.

§  Oversee and directed the project related work to Internal Engineers, Technologists, Designers, Drafters

§  Development of project costs, schedule estimates and construction feasibility and ensuring completion of technical supporting documentation meeting all AACE Class level project definitions

§  Leading FEED Studies for proposed pipeline systems and detailed engineering design activities including materials and equipment specifications, Issued for Construction (IFC) drawing package, documentation, work procedures, and commissioning procedures

§  Act as an engineer of record and field engineer for emergency work e.g., hot tap, valve replacement, pipe replacement etc. on transmission pipeline

§  Select welding procedure specification (WPS) for construction crew in the field, provide input to develop new WPS to welding engineer

§  Originate and/or review all pipeline calculations which includes hydrostatic testing, road and railway crossing, HDD, area replacement, wall thickness, pipeline stress etc.

§   Develop and maintain pipe class for pipeline facilities and pressure regulating stations

§  Represent the organization’s technical interest at meetings, conferences with external agencies, organizations, commissions, municipalities, and others related to regulatory and industry changes in business practices, company strategy and industry positioning and planned projects

§  Participate short- and long-term planning, ensures training materials and knowledge base information are current

§  Review and approve material test report for pipe, fittings, valves, flanges, gasket and other piping component

2020 – 2023, Sr. Project Engineer/Field Engineer, FortisBC Energy Inc., Surrey, BC, Canada

§  Ensured all engineering and design activities are in full compliance with regulations, codes, standards and guidelines as they apply to the design, environment, safety, regulatory and other stakeholders of new or upgraded facility projects and FortisBC operating practices.

§  Addressed technical questions or problems arising during construction and confirm correct interpretation of design specifications, construction and logistics plans and schedules, etc.

§  Field engineering support of ongoing construction and make sure compliance with IFC design

§  Development of project costs, schedule estimates and construction feasibility and ensuring completion of technical supporting documentation meeting all AACE Class level project definitions

§  Overseed and directed the project related work to Internal Engineers, Technologists, Designers, Drafters

§  Developed and implement Scope of Work documents for engineering services contracts for cost estimation, schedule estimates, detailed design and construction activities, ensuring the services provided are reviewed and accepted

§  Liaises with key internal and external stakeholders including engineering, geotechnical, regulatory, municipalities, government agencies and builder developers to provide effective solution for the project

§  Development of project costs, schedule estimates and construction feasibility and ensuring completion of technical supporting documentation meeting all AACE Class level project definitions

§  Represent the organization’s technical interest at meetings, conferences with external agencies, organizations, commissions, municipalities

§  Mentor and coach staff by addressing questions and queries, explain technical requirements, validate work according to standards to maintain quality and integrity of designs, and provide performance feedback

§  Provide engineering support to permit application

2019 – 2020, Pipeline Consultant/ Project Engineer (Contract), FortisBC Energy Inc., Surrey, BC, Canada

§  Ensured all engineering and design activities are in compliance with regulations, codes, standards and guidelines as they apply to the design, environment, safety, regulatory and other stakeholders of new or upgraded assets and operating practices

§  Identified the risks of adverse impacts, such as design, construction, resources, procurement, schedule and cost with close collaboration of engineering lead, regional engineers, electrical and instrumentation, gas control, technologists, designers, drafters, and external resources

§  Coordinated with discipline leads including design, operations, environmental, property services, community relations, permitting etc to review engineering deliverable, resolve outstanding issues, evaluate pipeline routing options and facility site selection

§  Provided engineering input to pipeline and piping construction drawing package which includes P&ID, plot plan, crossing details, horizontal directional drilling, tie-in details, isometric, hot tap isolation, pressure reducing station, valve assembly and pig launcher & receiver detail

§  Developed and reviewed all design basis reports including Design Basis Memorandum (DBM), Project Execution Plan (PEP), calculation summary report

§  Performed and checked all pipeline calculations which includes hydrostatic testing, road and railway crossing, HDD, area replacement, wall thickness, pipeline stress etc.

§  Managing and providing guideline to external engineering consultant to develop construction packages

§  Developing scope of work for Request for Proposal (RFP) document for engineering and geotechnical consultant for detailed design, fabrication shop and prime contractor for construction

§  Visiting existing facility, pipeline right of way and major crossing area and provide engineering input in Issued for construction (IFC) package to mitigate potential risk

§  Identify issues for construction and provide input to piping layout, piping materials and keeping consistency in the IFC packages for different sites

§  Checking and providing input geotechnical investigation plan, factual report and geophysical report, Survey work plan and survey deliverable

2014 – 2019, Pipeline Engineer, ILF Consultants Inc, Calgary, AB, Canada
§  Responsible for performing tasks within pipeline and piping codes and standards, piping specifications, regulations and safety design standards

§  Ensured consistency and integrity of design in accordance with applicable code such as CSA, ASME, API, NACE and client specifications

§  Provided engineering support to pipeline routing studies

§  Prepared detailed engineering design of hazardous liquids, gas, slurry and other pipeline systems projects including design of trenchless crossings (Bore, Microtunnel, HDD)

§  Prepared detailed engineering of pipeline facilities including pig launchers, manifolds, relief systems, measurement systems, terminal piping systems, etc

§  Collaborating with operation and integrity management team to understand their challenges during operation and inline inspection and prepare pipeline and piping drawing package accordingly to modify existing pipeline and built new pipeline

§  Provided construction support by responding to field request and issue design change notice as applicable

§  Prepared pipeline stress hand calculations associated with proposed pipeline crossings and horizontal directional drills

§  Participated in field/site walks; coordinate field investigation work for surveys, utility investigations, environmental delineations, geotechnical investigations, cathodic protection, etc. in support of the pipeline design effort

§  Coordinated engineering and survey services in support of right of way acquisition needs on pipeline projects

§  Reviewed third party pipeline encroachments for impacts to the client’s pipeline system

§  Developed scope of work options and budgets to mitigate the encroachment

§  Prepared project funding documents such as cost estimates, equipment bid summaries and authorization requests

§  Supervised junior engineering staff and designers

§  Provided field project coordination, engineering services and troubleshooting with direct client interface

§  Prepared and submitted permit application packages associated with pipeline projects

§  Provided engineering input to pipeline and piping construction drawing package which includes P&ID, alignment sheet, plot plan, crossing details, horizontal directional drilling, tie-in details, isometric, valve assembly and pig launcher & receiver detail

§  Performed and reviewed calculation and technical report of wall thickness, virtual anchor length, buoyancy control, buckling, road crossing, hydrotest, bending radius & thinning, transition detail, horizontal directional drilling, piping stress level and span length, design base memorandum

§  Reviewed and utilized third party survey information to develop pipeline and pig trap construction package.

§  Defined cold tie-in detail and hot tap detail such as split tee, saddle reinforcement tee

§  Defined spool length and hydrotest limit for fabrication shop and field

§  Developed project specific piping classes for pipeline and facility project

§  Prepared pipeline integrity calculations which include fracture initiation resistant, remaining strength life, cathodic protection

§  Participated in numerous technical meetings with EPC contractor, client, and engineering consultant regarding basic and detailed documents, route review and safety standards.

§  Liaised with the following departments: Piping Drafting and Stress, Process, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Structural, Procurement

2012 – 2014, Mechanical / Pipeline EIT, ILF Consultants Inc, Calgary, AB, Canada
§  Provided engineering input to pipeline and piping design as per CSA, ASME and API standard

§  Prepared pipeline calculations, e.g., wall thickness, virtual anchor length, buoyancy control, buckling, road crossing, hydrotest, bending radius & thinning, transition detail, horizontal directional drilling, piping stress level and span length etc.

§  Provided design and construction drawings under the instructions of senior pipeline engineer

§  Assisted pipeline manager through various stages of a project

§  Preparing and reviewing technical specifications, mechanical datasheets, enquiry and order requisitions, technical bid analysis and technical recommendations and review vendor design documents/calculations/drawings for mechanical equipment, gas turbine compressor package, pressure vessels, heat exchanger, tank, boiler, pumps, heat exchanger, HVAC, valves, fittings, flanges and special items for high pressure compressor station project.

§  Prepared application for fittings registration from provincial safety authority, e.g., ABSA

§  Prepared technical report for pipeline calculations, design basis memorandum as per project data sheet

§  Prepare bill of material for pipeline assemblies which includes pipe, fittings, flange, valve, special items

§  Assisted senior pipeline engineer and pipeline manager in selection, review and approval of subcontractors.

§  Reviewed shop drawing which includes pipe bends, foam boxes, pipe fittings, valves

2010 – 2012, Research Assistant, The University of British Columbia-Okanagan Campus, Kelowna, BC, Canada
§  Studied the effect of novel grain refiner Al-SiC on AZ91E magnesium alloy in terms of grain size, macro hardness, porosity, etc

§  Research and Development of new products and processes and /or the evaluation of new opportunities/platforms

§  Operated highly technical sophisticated equipment like optical microscope, scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy (XEDS) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)

2008 – 2010, Jr.  Engineer, Orascom Telecom Bangladesh Limited, Bangladesh
§  Operated and maintained 150 kVA – 600 kVA diesel generator, 300 kVA – 600 kVA substation, rectifier with a maximum DC load of 12000 A, HVAC system and fire protection systems in the telecommunication facilities

§  Developed standard specification for mechanical and electrical equipment in order to purchase that equipment though procurement

§  Coordinated with vendor, government authority and onsite employee for emergency trouble shooting work and preventive maintenance

§  Raised RFQ and evaluated technical & financial offer submitted by sub-Prepared budget for operation and maintenance department

§  Prepared periodic planning & preventive maintenance including over hauling activity after coordinating with the onsite technician and sub-contractor

§  Ensured safe work environment for all personnel in the site as well as prepared

2006 – 2008, Mechanical Engineer, Navana Interlinks Limited, Bangladesh

§  Designed and installed automatic fire suppression system according to NFPA 2001

§  Designed piping layout for fire hydrant and sprinkler system according to NFPA 14, NFPA 13 and Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC)

§  Estimated project cost and preparing technical & financial proposal for the package

§  Ensured all project construction work has been completed as designated to sub-contractor and was suitable for hand-over to the company’s operations personnel for commissioning.

TRAINING AND COURSE WORK

2022: 1 day tutorial Pipeline Integrity Evaluations & Engineering Assessments, Organized by ASME, IPC 2022

2022: 1/2 day tutorial Pipeline Assessment Methods: Selection of Appropriate Technology On A Threat

by Threat Basis Organized by ASME, IPC 2022

2021: 1 day live webinar on Leading Major Capital Projects, Organized by EGBC

2021: 3 hours live webinar on Mitigation Corrosion through Effective design, Material Selection and Fabrication, Organized by Technical toolbox

2021: 2 days live webinar on Pipeline Integrity Management, Organized by the Pipe Integrity Institute at the University of British Columbia

2020: 3 days training on measurement, Control valve and over pressure protection by Sparton Control,     Burnaby, BC

2020: 1 day live webinar on Pipeline Geohazard Assessment, Organized by Techincal toolbox

2014: 4 months M.Eng. Course with assignment, presentation, midterm & final exam in “ Structural

Analysis of Buried Steel Pipelines”, University of Calgary

2014: 2 days training on CSA Z662 by Alan Murray, Calgary, AB

MEMBERSHIP WITH PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC)

PUBLICATION

Effect of a novel Al-SiC grain refiner on the microstructure and properties of AZ91E magnesium alloy. International Journal of Metalcasting . 2013, Vol. 7 Issue 4, p49-59.

SOFTWARE APPLICATION

AutoCAD, Pipeline Technical Toolbox, Microsoft Office, MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Project, MS Visio, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Outlook Express, Adobe Photoshop, Professional Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, Google Chrome, Google document and sheets

PROJECTS SUMMARY

2023 to Present at Fortis BC

Position: Senior Pipeline Engineer

Eagle Mountain – Woodfibre Gas Pipeline Project

50 kilometres of new gas pipeline between Coquitlam and Squamish. This includes 47 kilometres of new 24-inch gas pipeline from north of Coquitlam to the Woodfibre LNG site

2020 to 2023 at FortisBC

Position: Senior Project Engineer

Pattullo Gas Line Replacement project

Approximately 5 km NPS 20 Natural Gas Line in Burnaby to replace an existing gas line on the Pattullo Bridge.

2019 to 2020 at FortisBC

Position: Pipeline Consultant (Contract)

Inland Gas Upgrade

Upgrade 29 sections of existing natural gas lines located in communities in the Northern, Thompson-Okanagan, Cariboo and Kootenay regions of BC.

2012 to 2019 at ILF Consultants Inc.
Position: Pipeline / Piping / Mechanical Engineer

Detailed design and construction support of New Pipelines-TC Energy
2019 The Groundbirch Mainline Loop (Sunrise Section) Pipeline Project, NPS 42

2017 Grande Prairie Mainline Loop No. 3 – Elmworth Section , NPS 48

2016-2018, Gordondale Lateral Loop No. 3, NPS 36

2017 NWML Loop No. 2 Bear Canyon North Section, NPS 36

2016-2017 Smoky River Lateral Loop, NPS 24

2017-2018 WASML Loop – Rocky View Section, NPS 42

2015 Hythe Lateral Loop No. 2, NPS 24

2015 Sundre Crossover NPS 42 Pipeline

2015 Kettle River Lateral Loop, NPS 24

2014-2017 Towerbirch Expansion Gas Pipeline 3 sections, 85km, NPS 30-36

2013-2014 Cutbank River Lateral Loop#2 (Pinto Creek Section) NPS 24-30

2012-2013  Simonette Lateral Loop/Area Expansion,NPS 24,

2012-2014 Musreau pipeline project, NPS 24

Detail Design and construction support to retrofit existing pipelines for ILI Operations -TC Energy
2018 – Ongoing, Launcher & Receiver Design of  NPS 30&36 North West Mainline

2018 – Ongoing, NPS 10&12 Tide Lake Lateral Pipe Modifications

2018 – Ongoing, L&R NPS6 Princess Tethered Riser

2018 – Ongoing, L&R NPS4 Alderson North Tethered Riser

2018- Ongoing, L&R NPS12 Maughan Crossover & Ranfurly Lateral Loop

2017 NPS30/42 Flat Lake & NLL4 Piggability Modification

2017 NPS30 EAS Crossover Line

2016 L&R NPS42 Saskatchewan Mainline

2016 L&R NPS36 Groundbirch Mainline

2015 L&R NPS16/20 Flat Lake Lateral Loop2

2015 L&R NPS 8 Dunvegan West Lateral

2015 L&R NPS24 North Lateral Ext. Loop3 Inland

2015 L&R NPS12 Olds Lateral

2014 L&R NPS36 GPML Loop 2&3

2014 L&R NPS10 Hairy Hill Lateral

2014 L&R NPS8/10 Bullpound Lateral

2014 L&R NPS 20-24 Flat Lake Lateral Loop 3

2014  L&R NPS 8 Abee Lateral

2013 L&R NPS 8 Vale East Lateral

2013 L&R NPS 10 Vale Lateral

2013 L&R NPS 36/42 Grande Prairie Mainline

2013 L&R NPS8 Vale East Tether Riser

Detailed Design and construction support of Compressor Station- TC Energy
2014-2016 Alces unit addition is a brownfield project, involving addition of a new approximately 16.5 MW (ISO) unit to the existing compressor station

2017-2019  Maple Station 130 Compressor Unit Addition, a new 22MW natural gas compressor to a brownfield location.

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