Muhammad Arsalan
Saskatoon,Saskatchewan
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Assistant Project Manager
Proton H2
Kerrobert, Saakatchewan
06.2024 - Current
- Currently working on Apollo Project for Hydrogen production by In-situ Oxidation. FEED study is in progress. Total estimated budget for Apollo project is about $84 million.
- Work closely with the project management team (PMT) to prepare scope, schedule and budget for various projects.
- Implement strategies for effective coordination of resources, increasing overall project efficiency.
- Review and manage EPC contractual requirements, including Change Orders and approvals.
- Initiate and distribute meeting minutes, progress reports, and safety statistics.
- Managed the integration of Technical Services in all project phases, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Ensured all project activities adhered to necessary regulatory requirements.
- Review early design concepts and assist in updating documentation in alignment with project execution procedures.
- Update project schedules and manage approvals for Mechanical, Substantial, and Final Acceptance Certificates.
- Provide evaluations on contractor performance to update company vendor databases.
- Ensure integration and testing of existing and new facilities prior to project start-up and commissioning.
- Managed subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
- Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
Field Engineer
Proton Technologies Canada Inc.
Kerrobert, Saskatchewan
10.2020 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: Proton acquired 24 wells (12 thermal and 12 CHOPS) in the Kerrobert area, utilizing the THAI (Toe-to-Heel Air Injection) process to enhance heavy oil recovery from the reservoir.
- Monitoring of the assigned area technical performance and ensure that all oil wells are operating within predetermined parameters.
- Providing process engineering support for routine problems and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Review, manage and implement changes within the system by following management of change process (MOC).
- Support and assist operation in period of disruption, startup and shutdown, emergency operations and experimental activities.
- Led regulatory reporting for provincial and federal requirements, including GHG, Methane, NPRI, ensuring compliance with facility permits and environmental regulations.
- Primary liaison with reporting service providers (e.g., Calvin Consulting) to prepare, review, and submit accurate reports, aligning with verification protocols and deadlines.
- Monitor inventories and injection rate for chemicals like de-emulsifier, anti-foaming and other water treatment chemicals.
- Communicate oil processing issues with chemical service providers to seek recommendations and optimize chemical rates.
- Responsible for equipment preventive maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution.
- Involvement in process hazards analysis to find and evaluate process safety concerns and create mitigation strategy.
- Proton acquired 24 wells (12 thermal and 12 CHOPS) in the Kerrobert area, utilizing the THAI (Toe-to-Heel Air Injection) process to enhance heavy oil recovery from the reservoir.
- Delivered high-quality field services, ensuring all projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Provided review of design modifications and requests for clarification.
Unit Engineer
National Refinery Limited
Karachi, Sindh
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Company Overview: Worked at Hydrogen production Unit (HPU). HPU has designed to produce hydrogen by steam methane reforming process and has a design capacity to produce 11.5 MMSCFD of 99.9% purity.
- Managed and supervised unit operations on daily basis.
- Suggest remedial steps to shift engineer regarding the problems faced in the areas of production such as production rate and yields, products quality, equipment failure, unit safety and personnel administration.
- Removed bottlenecks of unit operations to meet the production target and quality of product.
- Supervised startup and shutdown activities of plant as per standard operating procedure (SOP).
- Prepare monthly key performance indicators (KPI) to meet the production annual targets.
- Provided technical leadership to turnaround and major maintenance activities, including scope collection, review, challenge, and shut down/start-up procedures.
- Issued Permit to work (PTW) for the safe execution of maintenance job at plant in compliance of IMS-HSEQ policy.
- Generate investment proposals for unit outage, major maintenance, and turnaround related activities such as catalyst replacements and ensure successful commissioning.
- Worked at Hydrogen production Unit (HPU). HPU has designed to produce hydrogen by steam methane reforming process and has a design capacity to produce 11.5 MMSCFD of 99.9% purity.
Operations Engineer
National Refinery Limited
Karachi, Sindh
04.2013 - 01.2016
- Conducted root cause analysis for recurring issues, resulting in long-term solutions and improved system stability.
- Reduced downtime in production environments through proactive monitoring and timely issue resolution.
- Championed a culture of continuous learning and professional development among team members, constantly seeking opportunities for growth.
- Trained junior engineers on standard operating procedures, contributing to a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
- Troubleshot complex issues under tight deadlines, prioritizing tasks effectively to minimize disruptions to ongoing operations.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation for all technical processes and procedures, fostering clear communication among team members.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies.
Education
B.E - Chemical Engineering
NED University of Engineering & Technology
Karachi, Pakistan 01.2009 - 12.2012
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Skills
Project management
undefinedCertification
Professional Engineer
Work Availability
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Accomplishments
- Led a feasibility study for the reactivation of two suspended CHOPS wells, independently managing all aspects of the project including surface equipment installation, electrical permit acquisition, commissioning and startup resulting in successful completion and a 10% boost in overall production.
- Spearheaded facility-wide fugitive emissions study, identifying leaks and implementing corrective actions that eliminated tank emissions (verified by FLIR testing) and conserved 100 GJ/day of natural gas, resulted in OPEX savings.
- Orchestrated OTSG boiler efficiency enhancement by 8% through targeted interventions based on comprehensive energy performance assessment; implemented chemical cleaning of radiant and convection tubes ensuring optimal operational performance for the plant.
- Successfully planned and led multiple turnarounds for oil fields and refineries, led activities including plant shutdowns, purging and blinding jobs, cleaning and repairing equipment, critical modifications, catalyst regeneration/replacement, de-blinding, O₂ removal, and startup.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Personal development programsCareer advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsAffiliations
- Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists Saskatchewan
- Project Management Institute
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- Pakistan Engineering Council
Timeline
PMP®
06-2025
Microsoft Project Expert
06-2025
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
05-2025
Professional Engineer
04-2025
Assistant Project Manager
Proton H2
06.2024 - Current
Field Engineer
Proton Technologies Canada Inc.
10.2020 - 05.2024
Unit Engineer
National Refinery Limited
01.2015 - 05.2019
Operations Engineer
National Refinery Limited
04.2013 - 01.2016
B.E - Chemical Engineering
NED University of Engineering & Technology
01.2009 - 12.2012
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