e-Mail:            amansandha@gmail.com

Tel (mobile):+1 403 473 7058

Address:            Apt 205, 1399 30^th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

                                                                                                                              

OBJECTIVE

To seek a challenging position where I can utilize my technical, analytical and project management skills for the benefit of the organization and for my professional growth.    

                                               EDUCATION

 

Project Management Professional Certification                              In Progress                                                     Masters in Engineering                                                                                                  Dec 2005

     Mechanical Engineering, Carleton University, Canada

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)                                  May 2000

     Materials Engineering, Punjab Technical University, India

 

SKILLS

 

·               Proven Project Management expertise in leading multi-discipline professional engineering and construction project teams, with experience across a variety of industry sectors including Petrochemicals, Tailings, Oil Sands, Waste Water Treatment and Pipelines.

·               Over 15 years of management, design, pre-commissioning and project execution experience with consulting and owner organizations, with lump sum and cost plus contracts through engineering, construction, initial operations and final project closeout.

·               Experience in managing design and procurement for gas, slurry, steam, emulsion and water pipelines (NPS 42 inch to NPS 4 inch).

·               Proven ability to develop proposals, negotiate and execute contracts from inception to successful delivery.

·               Fully conversant in the commercial, contractual, technical and commercial risk, quality and schedule implications and management of project execution for various contract forms. Committed to continuous HSSE and quality improvements.

·               Excellent mechanical and general engineering background from concept selection through feasibility studies, basic / detailed design, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning and final performance / acceptance tests, substantiated with extended periods of field / construction experience.

·               Managed both local & global project teams (Work Share) comprised of Home Office, Consultants, and Contractors, Sub-contractors, and Third Party Contractors.

·               Experience with regulatory codes, standards and procedures (ASME B31.3, CSAZ662, API, NACE, ABC, ABSA, AER, Exxon, ConocoPhillips, Plains All American).

·               Demonstrated management ability and skills for human resource development including team building and retaining relationships with clients and other professionals.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

 

   Project Manager, Plains All American( Plains Midstream Canada)      Nov 2014 – Present             

  Steelman Gas Plant and Transmission Lines

  Indigo Pipelines and Pump Houses

 

-          Responsible for managing EPC and survey contractors for 130km pipeline (NPS 24/NPS 12) from Carmon Creek to Nipisi Terminal and Pump Houses.

-          Managed the design development of the Steelman Gas Plant and 50 km of transmission lines.

-          Coordinated between various stakeholders and ensured conformation to AER directive 55 for pipeline license application.

-          Reviewed alignment sheets, crossing design, mechanical design, isometrics and pipeline design reports for 130 km of 24” and 12” pipelines.

-          Managed the design development of compressor station, mainline block valve stations, and launcher / receiver assemblies between EPC, PMC Engineering and Operations.

-          Managed the design development for pipeline route selection with various stakeholders.

-          Developed PEP, Engineering Plan, Scope of work for RFPs for early earth works, right of way clearing and construction contracts. 

-          Coordinated Engineering Scope of Work Split between EPC and sub-contractors to effectively control, manage, delegate and communicate the scope

-          Developed Interface Management plan and managed interfaces between Plains Midstream and Shell Canada for the Carmon Creek Pump House.

-          Managed flow sheets (P&ID), HAZOP / HAZID, 3D Model and Constructability Reviews with PMC operations and construction teams.

-          Managed Specification Deviation Requests (SDR) / Project Decision Notices (PDN) and liaised with SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) for implementation of the requests in design.

-          Reviewed design and vendor drawings to ensure conformity with project specifications, company guidelines, and engineering practices as per contractual terms to maintain cost and schedule.

-          Implemented and ensured project safety, quality, cost and schedule along with Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

-          Responsible for monthly Risk Management Review, mitigation and closeout of risks.

-          Managed change management with respect to engineering design, vendor data, constructability, project costs and project execution strategy. 

 

Sr. Project Engineer, Jacobs Engineering Group                                          Jan 2011- Nov 2014

 Conoco Philips Well Pads and Gathering Lines: FEED/ Detailed Design

 Suncor Waste Water Treatment Plant

 

-          Coordinated Engineering Scope of Work Split between disciplines and vendors to effectively control, manage, delegate and communicate the scope.

-          Experience in Inter-discipline co-ordination, design and procurement support for the pipelines (NPS 4 to NPS 18).

-          Ensured that engineering deliverables followed the Suncor Project Implementation Model (SPIM) / Conoco Philips gated Project Process to qualify for next gate.

-          Conducted engineering and progress meetings, followed up on action items. Reported progress to the client on weekly basis.

-          Managed 3D model reviews, closeout and incorporation of the resolutions in design.

-          Managed and Reviewed Engineering Work Packages (EWPs) and Construction Work Packages (CWPs).

-          Managed weekly meetings for Request for Information (RFI) from module yard and site.

-           Coordinated inter-discipline / vendor issues to deliver the material requisitions (MRs) through the procurement lifecycle.

-          Ensured trends and change orders are timely, correct and complete.

-          Developed project closeout plan to help close the project in timely manner.

Project Engineer, Worley Parsons                                                          August 2010-Jan 2011

 

       Nexen Inc - Long Lake Commercial Well Pad and Pipelines

-          Managed and mitigated early earth works issues to facilitate construction of well pads pipelines on time and budget.

-          Experience in Inter-discipline co-ordination, design and procurement support for the pipelines (NPS 4 to NPS 24).

-           Managed Operability and Constructability Reviews, HAZOP action items, DCNs and liaised with engineering disciplines for implementation.

-           Coordinated the TDNs (Technical Deviation Notices), ECNs (Engineering Change Notices), RFIs (Requests for Information) while addressing the NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) to close out the responses in a timely manner

 

Project Engineer, AMEC Foster Wheeler

 

     Kearl Oil Sands FEED / Detail Design/ Module Fabrication               Jan 2007-August 2010        

                                                                      

-          Coordinated Engineering Scope of Work Split between AMEC and Contractors to effectively control, manage, delegate and communicate the scope to the contractors.

-          Experience in Inter-discipline co-ordination, design and procurement support for the water pipeline (NPS 42) from Athabasca River to the main plant.

-          Conducted weekly progress meetings with Korean fabricators / Kiewit / PCL and followed on action items.

-          Managed 3D model reviews, closeout and incorporation of the resolutions in design.

-          Managed HAZOP and P&ID reviews for the froth area.

-          Managed weekly progress meeting with fabricators and work share offices to resolve and report progress.

-          Coordinated with the engineering for change management, preparation of trends, RFI, Critical Document Change Notice (CDCN).

-          Implemented Lessons Learned from Kearl FEED and prepared workflow recommendations.

-          Managed and resolved fabrication issues, RFI management from fabrication vendor in Canada and South Korea for modules.

-          Managed and Reviewed Engineering Work Packages (EWPs) and Construction Work Packages (CWPs).

 

Project Engineer Pipelines, DNV Energy                    Jan 2006 -Jan 2007     

 

-          Prepared Construction Execution and pipeline integrity plan for pipelines.

-          Prepared Risk Management plans for the pipelines.

-          Managed scope requirements and cost estimates for relocation of pipelines.

-          Coordinated with ERCB for the pipeline permit and requirements.

-          Managed weekly engineering and progress meetings.

 

 

 

 

Research Assistant, Carleton University, Ottawa                              Jan 2004 –Dec 2005

 

-          Worked on various projects in fields of Project Management, Engineering Management, Lean Manufacturing and Computer Aided Manufacturing.

-          Taught engineering courses to undergraduate engineering students at University.

 

Jr. Project Engineer, Pan-Atlantic Petroleum System, Halifax            May 2002 –Dec 2003

 

-          Assisted Lead Engineer in preparing schedules, estimates and budgets.

-           Assisted project cost control department to monitor the costs and budget utilization.

-           Co-ordinated with vendors for achieving client requirements.

 

Project Co-ordinator, Industrial Consultants & Laboratories, India    May 1999– May 2002

 

-          Monitored and Controlled project schedule and timelines to meet milestones.

-          Managed RFIs and trends from various vendors.

-          Visited various plants to help the clients in resolving issues on-site.

 

Jr. Mechanical Engineer Intern, Escorts Mahle Ltd, India                    April 1997- August 1997

 

-          Worked on material requisition and procurement for engine material and parts.

-          Co-ordinated the procurement of various components with Vendors.

 

                                           ACTIVITIES

 

 

·               Member of APEGA and PMI.

·               Volunteered in organizing events for Corporate Challenge (2007/2008/2009/2012/2013).

·               Volunteered for Beyond Zero Safety Initiative at Jacobs

·               Fire Warden at Plains Midstream Canada

 

 

REFERENCES

 

 

Available upon request