Nida Riaz
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Intermediate Chemical Process Engineer specializing in process simulation and equipment sizing, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Proficient in SIL calculations and SIF verification, contributing to functional safety through detailed SRS reports. Expertise in developing and reviewing PFDs, P&IDs, and Cause & Effect diagrams, with active participation in HAZOP and PHA studies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Intermediate Process Engineer
Anvil Corporation
Bellingham, WA
09.2023 - Current
- Generated process data requests (PDRs), process equipment specifications and line lists ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with project design basis.
- Executed pump hydraulic calculations, developing system head curves and selecting pumps to ensure reliable operation across processes.
- Conducted PSV sizing for multiple overpressure scenarios in accordance with API 520/521.
- Developed, reviewed, and marked up Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) to reflect design changes, equipment updates, and control philosophy.
- Performed process simulations and modeling using Aspen HYSYS and Pro-II to evaluate pressure relief scenarios, and optimize system performance.
- Maintained Process Safety documentation, including SIF testing procedures, cause & effect diagrams, and control narratives, to support safety compliance.
- Performed SIL calculations and SIF verification using SLM software, preparing SRS reports to ensure functional safety and regulatory compliance.
- Participated in P&ID reviews and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) studies, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements; proficient in PHA-Pro.
- Coordinated with instrumentation, control, piping and mechanical teams to ensure consistency across process design, safety documentation, and operational procedures.
Research Engineer
Vitacore Industries Inc
Coquitlam, BC
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Supported completion of plastic recycling projects by designing R&D processes, procuring equipment, implementing facility-scale operations, and testing product quality.
- Contributed to continuous improvement of testing methods and analysis techniques through recommendations and active participation in collaborative problem-solving initiatives.
- Liaised between engineering team and equipment vendors to resolve equipment setup and address electrical and mechanical design challenges.
- Successfully collaborated with the team in drafting grant proposals, leading to the successful acquisition of two government grants.
- Authored intellectual property applications related to the recycling process.
Process and Continuous Improvement Assistant
Natural Factors
Coquitlam, BC
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with staff to enhance company processes through interviews and development of process improvement reports.
- Performed flow tests with powder flow tester and analyzed resulting data to inform process adjustments.
- Conducted particle size analysis, bulk and tap density tests and recorded data on Excel.
- Developed and updated data collection forms on SharePoint using InfoPath to streamline data management.
Education
Masters of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC09.2018
Bachelors of Applied Science - Chemical Engineering
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05.2017
Skills
- HYSYS
- Pro-II
- SLM
- PHA Pro
- VISIO
- PSVs
- SIF Analysis
- Pumps
- PFDs
- P&IDs
- Heat Exchangers
- PSV & Equipment Sizing
- Reactors
- HAZOP
- LOPA
- Hydraulic calculations
Projects
Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries, 09/16, 04/17, Researched and developed a sustainable process for recycling lithium-ion batteries., Created PFDs and P&IDs using VISIO and authored a detailed process control narrative., Conducted process simulation using Aspen and gathered thermo-physical property data., Performed equipment sizing for reactors, pipes, valves, and pumps., Completed economic evaluations including present worth and sensitivity analyses., Conducted a HAZOP study to identify risks and define appropriate safeguards.
Certificates Licenses
- Engineer in Training, EGBC, 04/21
- FOS Lean Six Sigma Certificate, 06/19
- Certificate of Specialization in Pipeline Engineering, 05/18
Timeline
Intermediate Process Engineer
Anvil Corporation
09.2023 - Current
Research Engineer
Vitacore Industries Inc
11.2021 - 09.2023
Process and Continuous Improvement Assistant
Natural Factors
03.2019 - 10.2019
Masters of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
University of British Columbia
Bachelors of Applied Science - Chemical Engineering
University of British Columbia