SYED IMRAN SHAH
Chemist
Karachi
Summary of Career
1. Chemist with progressive experience of analyzing all types of water samples, (including waste & effluent) oil and gas samples with highly effective Spectroscopy, Chromatography and wet chemistry techniques; followed by ASTM, APHA & USEPA methods.
2. Hands on working experience with ICP, IC, AAS, GC, GC-MS, HPLC, FTIR, HACH Spectrophotometers, Automated TOC analyzer, Automated Karl Fisher moisture analyzer, Total Acid Number and Total Base Number analyzers.
3. Working with water treatment systems and chemicals.
4. Microbiology testing, VOC, PAH and PCB testing of Potable water.
5. Environmental testing of Wastewater samples.
6. Calibrations and maintenance of the equipment of Lab
7. Preparation & validation of all SOPs for lab instruments and chemical activities.
8. Environment and ISO regulations such as 9001/9002, ISO-17025, ISO-14001, OHSAS-18001 & IOSH.
9. Prepare monthly chemical stock report & ordering new chemicals for routine chemical treatment.
10. Support Operation & Maintenance departments during annual plant outages which includes chemical cleanings, inspection of plant utilities and preparing reports.
Experience as Chemist
PERAC Research & Development Foundation
03 December 2019
To date
• Perform testing of all Petroleum Products followed by ASTM, IP & UOP methods.
• Perform testing of all types of water samples especially Drinking, Process & Wastewater followed by ASTM, APHA and EPA methods.
• Complete analysis of Crude oil & Natural Gas testing; specially fractional distillation of Crude oil (TBP) & Gas Chromatography of Natural Gas.
• Testing of all Crude oil fractions. (LPG, Naphtha, Gasoline, Kerosene, Diesel, Furnace oil and Residual Fuel)
• Perform Emission testing of industrial plants including SO2, NOx, CO2, CO, O2, and Particulate matter. (PM1 to PM10)
• Perform Air and Noise testing of industrial plants of Pakistan.
• Perform Environmental testing includes TOC, Oil & grease, Total Bacteria, Total Coliform, E Coliform, COD, BOD, Sulphide and trace metals by AAS.
• Analysis of E & P field samples of Crude Oil, Condensate and Natural gas.
• Calibration and maintenance of lab Instruments.
Experience as Chemist
Ras Girtas Power Company 2370MW Power & Desalination Plant - Qatar
02 June 2013
31 July 2018
• Analysis of different tests of Seawater, Distillate water (outlet of MEDs), Demin water Boiler water, Cooling water, Potable water and Process Waste Water followed by ASTM, APHA & USEPA Methods.
• Analysis of Turbine oil, Transformer oil, Hydraulic fluid & Natural Gas samples, followed by ASTM & IP methods.
• Drinking water testing involved Microbiology testing (Total Coliform, Fecal Coliform and H. Plate Count) VOC, PAH and PCB.
• Preparation of chemical cleaning of Desalination Units with the communication of maintenance department.
• Gas testing involved Gas Chromatography parameters.
• Daily analysis & reporting of 63 MIGD potable water plant & seawater 10 unit of MED (multi-effect distillation) plant.
• Responsible for all water treatment system by disinfection, sedimentation, filtration, desalting and deionization.
• Cooling water analysis, monitoring & dosing, HRSG water analysis, monitoring & dosing, thermal desalination water analysis, monitoring & dosing, demineralization of distillate water monitoring & analysis.
• Provide guidance & chemical assistance to clean membrane deionization unit (MDI).
• Provide guidance & chemical assistance for Carbon dioxide Plant.
• Environmental testing of Wastewater samples involved Microbiology Testing, pH, Conductivity, TDS, SS, Oil content, COD, BOD, low-level metallic elements detection by ICP & Ultra-low range TOC analysis by Shimadzu automated instrument.
• Maintain quality of Potable water, Demin water, Cooling Tower & Boiler Water by External & Internal Treatment.
• Experience with water treatment chemicals such as; Corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, oxygen scavengers & biocides.
• Aware of NALCO online 3D TRASAR technology for Open Circulation Cooling Tower for scale inhibitor dosing.
• Effective communication with CCR throughout the shift to make immediate changes for Chemical Treatment Systems.
• Prepare, review and validate all Laboratory QC procedures.
• Preparation & validation of all SOPs for lab instruments and chemical activities.
• Liaises with operation team during any plant startup.
• Inspections of Cooling water condenser, HRSG systems & MED unit during Plant outage.
• Ensuring compliance with all Health, Safety & Environmental regulations.
• Calibrations and maintenance of the equipment of Lab. Inventory control of the lab.
• Preparation of Laboratory stock & standard solutions.
• Preparation of SWAS (Steam & Water Analysis System) online chemicals such as Silica & Sodium for 24 hours monitoring of Silica and Sodium.
• Prepare monthly chemical stock report & ordering new chemicals for routine chemical treatment.
• SAP skills involved Creating notifications, PR & making reservations.
• Conduct weekly Tool Box talks and completing Fresh Eye Observations.
Experience as Chemist
Engro Powergen Limited 225MW CCPP - Pakistan
17 August 2009
15 May 2013
• Established the EPQL Lab from the time of commissioning of Plant.
• Analysis of Turbine oil, Transformer oil, Hydraulic fluid, Diesel & Gas samples, followed by ASTM & IP Methods and report to Operation Manager.
• Supervise analysis of Raw water (Well & Canal Water) RO, Demine, Boiler, Cooling water, Potable water & Wastewater samples followed by ASTM & APHA methods.
• Spectrophotometric analysis of water samples. (especially Iron, Copper, Silica, phosphate and Carbohydrazide)
• Prepare, review and validate all QC Laboratory procedures.
• Optimization of all Water Chemical treatment systems of the plant.
• Established the Chemical treatment systems for Raw water, RO, Demine plant, HRSG & cooling water system of Plant.
• Responsible for all water system chemical treatment by disinfection, sedimentation, filtration, desalting by RO and deionization.
• Prepare HRSG & RO membrane chemical cleaning procedures.
• Environmental testing of Process wastewater samples involved pH, Conductivity, TDS, SS, Oil content, Iron, Copper, Chromium, Nickel, Zinc, COD & BOD.
• Provide analysis report of wastewater, drinking water samples & online gaseous emission analysis to HSE department.
• Supervise the RO membrane cleaning & Demin plant regeneration process with the operation department.
• Inspection of boiler drums, economizer & CW Condensers during annual Plant Shutdown.
• Prepare monthly chemical stock report & ordering new chemicals for routine chemical treatment.
• I am involved in documentation, reporting, budgeting & implementation of the Lab.
• Aware of Separation & Dehydration system, Glycol dehydration process, types of Compressors & artificial lift methods of the petroleum production system.
Experience as Lab Technician
Tapal Energy Limited 126MW SCPP - Pakistan
08 March 2004
10 August 2009
• Analysis of High Sulfur Furnace Oil and Fresh & Used lube oil samples followed by ASTM, IP & UOP Methods.
• Analysis of Raw water, RO water, Boiler water and Closed Cooling Tower samples followed by ASTM & APHA Methods.
• Spectrophotometric analysis of water samples. (especially Iron, Copper, Silica, phosphate and Sulphite)
• Inspection, analysis & verification of bulk chemicals used in water treatment.
• Preparation of stock & standard solutions.
• Documentation & implementation of ISO 17025 Procedures.
• Calibration & maintenance of the equipment of Lab.
• Aware of chemistry techniques of demineralization & desalination of water.
• Prepare monthly chemical stock report & ordering new chemicals for routine Lab testing.
Experience as Lab Technician
Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan Laboratories - Pakistan
14 December 1998
08 March 2004
• Performed testing of all Petroleum Products followed by ASTM, IP & UOP Methods.
• Complete analysis of Crude oil & Natural Gas testing; the specially fractional distillation of Crude oil (TBP) & Gas Chromatography of Natural Gas.
• Testing of all Crude oil fractions. (LPG, Naphtha, Gasoline, Kerosene, Diesel, Furnace oil and Residual Fuel)
• Sulfur analysis of petroleum products by XRF.
• Analysis of JP fuel including FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters) and JFTOT, PONA and Existing Gum of gasoline, TBN, TAN and moisture by Karl Fisher automatic instruments.
• Analyzed E & P field samples of Crude Oil, Condensate and Natural gas.
• Documentation & implementation of ISO 9002 Procedures & also have awareness regarding ISO-14001 and 17025.
• Calibration, Verification & Certification of HDIP Instruments.
• Have awareness of CDU, VDU, Alkylation, Hydrotreating, Hydrocracking and Reforming Process.
Master 21 May 2002
M.Sc in Chemistry