Mahesh K. Chauhan 11, Woodhouse StreetAncaster, ON Canada L9K 0H1+1 905 648 7067 (Home)+1 281 513 8623 (Cell) Email: mkch11@yahoo.com

Career summary:Canadian citizen with more than 30 years of international experience of commissioning LNG, Gas processing (1 BCFD), SRU, NGL extraction & processing, Gas, LPG & condensate sweetening, Condensate, LPG & NGL Storage & loading, Utilities in Angola, Australia, Canada, Russia, UAE, Qatar and India

Qualifications: B.Sc. Chemistry 1971 4th Class Power Engineering 2006

Training:

Transportation of Dangerous Goods TDG) Canada Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Canada Operation and maintenance of Dresser Clark centrifugal compressors Speedtronic course for Turbine control by John Brown Vibration monitoring by “Bentley Nevada” First Aid including CPR by “Medical Indemnity Register” of London DCS provided by Bailey Infi-90 / ABB Operate IT & Honeywell Experion PKS

Accomplishments: Commissioned Ammonia & Caprolactam plants as an outside operator and panel

operator Lead operations team as Lead operator during commissioning & start-up of gas

processing, NGL extraction & LPG & condensate storage & loading including utilities

Managed 100,000 M3 Propane storage tank, additional “Propane boil off gas Compressor”, refurbishing of cooling water outfall and major retrofit of LPG storage & loading line project as client’s representative.

Coordinated with upstream, downstream & marketing and ensure all above projects were completed without any impact on production

Received a m”Mabrook Award” (Congratulatory award with cash & momento) for above

Lead multi discipline team during pre-commissioning, commissioning and startup of 600 mmscfd sour gas processing unit including SRU & associated utilities at Sajgas, Sharjah & Jetty Boil Off Gas (JBOG) project at Qatargas, Qatar

Used mechanical completion program (MC+) to follow up, manage and verify completion of various stages for allocated systems.

CRO, including cascade & complex loops, interface with internal and external stake holders.

Team member for 3D model review and HAZOP and ensured project or proposed changes comply with desgnated SIL category

Reviewed PIDS, PFDs, operating and commissioning procedures, identified, reported errors and confirmed rectification.

Conducted and participated in HSE / Facilities inspection tours and Emergency drills. Ensuring HSE readiness at all times

PTW: Area authority to issue all types of work permits Improved plant performance which resulted in savings of ~ 5 million $/year, and

reduced environment impact by reducing flaring of products. Validated and managed annual turnarounds, achieved on time & on budget

completion Manage & optimize leave schedules of personnel including unscheduled

additional help Management positions like Lead Operations Supervisor & Shift Superintendent,

monitored, mentored national personnel to attain higher positions Developed and optimized MOC process at COP, suggested changes in operating

procedures: Resulted in saving of ~ 30,000 $/day in fuel gas. Design changes suggested to improve Ethylene recovery will be included in

design of future LNG projects Computer literate able to use MS Office, out look, power point, SAP, MC+

Processes Operated & Managed: ConocoPhillips “Optimized Cascade Process” for LNG including heavies removal Gas & NGL dehydration using MEG & TEG Gas Oil separation, Oil stabilization, dew point correction for gas Gas & LPG sweetening using Amine, MEROX and polishing with Molecular

sieves NGL extraction using JT valve, turbo expanders and Propane as refrigerant Gas liquefaction using ConocoPhillips Cascade process (It uses Propane,

Ethylene and Methane refrigerants in succession). NGL Fractionation to recover Ethane Rich Gas, Propane, Butane & Condensate Sulphur Recovery Units (SRU) using claus process Lean gas compression and distribution LPG (Propane & Butane) storage & loading including boil off vapour recovery Condensate (various grades) storage and loading including inventory

management & blending. Familiar with Oil sands SAGD process including OTSGs, Water & Emulsion

treatment & associated utilities

Equipments commissioned and operated: DCS systems: Bailey Infi-90, ABB-Operate IT, Honeywell Experion PKS, PLCs,

anti surge control & BMS. Gas Turbines Frame- 3 & 5 supplied by GE using speedtronic control system

(Mark III, IV & V) Centrifugal & reciprocating compressors for gas, refrigeration and instrument air,

handling pressure up to 9000 PSI. Power generation and export. Fired furnaces: Natural and forced draft. Centrifugal and reciprocating pumps pressure up to 23200 PSI. Fractionation, distillation, absorption and regenerator columns Heat Exchangers (once through, multi pass, finned tube), condensers, chillers,

de-superheaters Molecular sieves and gas/air dryers using activated alumina

Utilities: Inst. Air, Air liquefaction, desalination, cooling towers, Nitrogen generation and distribution, electro-chlorinators, water demineralization units, boilers (fired & waste heat), steam distribution & condensate recovery

Advanced gas/fire detection and fire fighting system for process areas as well as substations and Local Equipment Rooms.

Employment History:

Since Sep 2007: Conoco Phillips

Since July 2014 tLNG Operations Specialist on APLNG project at Gladstone, QLD, Australia &Angola LNG Project at Soyo, AngolaSeconded to Bechtel (On 28/28 FIFO rotation)

Prepared assigned units for operation (RFO) by conducting walk-downs, clearing punches, O2 freeing, leak test, loop and interlock testing.

Prepared cryogenic (Cold end) units i.e. Propane, Ethylene, Methane refrigeration & Heavies removal units associated with ConocoPhillips “Optimized Cascade process”. (RFC: Ready For Commissioning”)

Advice OPCO during start-up and commissioning of above units as LNG Ops Specialist

Reviewed PIDS, PFDs, operating and commissioning procedures, identified & reported errors and confirmed rectification.

Participated in HAZOP & 3D model review of plant design changes as well as new units.

Reviewed template operating procedures: My suggestions to minimize losses of Ethylene refrigerant have been accepted to be included in design of future LNG projects.

Prepared line flushing, blowing procedures for GE turbines & compressors LO & SO systems

Internal inspection of cryogenic vessels & core & cattle exchangers before final box up inside cold boxes as a representative of ConocoPhillips licensing group.

Unit walk downs using PIDs & PFDs, identified & reported several discrepancies.

June 2013 – To June 2014Commissioning Lead JBOG (Jetty Boil Off Gas) Seconded to Qatar Gas (On Expat Assignment)

Completions: Review SMCPs submitted by contractors for completeness and comment,

approve when all comments and deficiencies cleared before approving Ensure construction "A", pre-commissioning "B" check sheets are completed

before issuing "Discipline Completion Certification" (DCC) Ensure all A, B check sheets and "A" punches from DCN completed before

SMCC walk down Review and categorize punches before loading on to MC+ (completions software

used by Fluor) Review and coordinate with contractors and discipline leads to clear outstanding

check sheets and punches,

Developed & ran queries for various reports in MC+

Commissioning:

Lead multi discipline team to ensure allocated systems are ready for pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

Commissioned membrane based Nitrogen generation packages by "Airdyne" in along with vendor representative including trouble shooting and making temporary changes to be able to run these units as stand alone units while downstream facilities were being completed.

Participated in weekly Management safety walks, and tool box talks to ensure process, plant

and personnel safety. Note: Project has achieved 21 mm manhours without a single LTI for the beginning. Achieved IIF (Incident and Injury Free) 22 weeks with > 1000 people were working. Mastered "POL (Project On Line)" & "MC-plus" to access project related data and

follow completion activities (Fluor specific programs). Investigated an incident related to unexpected starting of N2 package, involved

interviews, data analysis including historian on DCS and MCC. Identified causes, made recommendations to avoid recurrence.

Assisted Head Of Commissioning in preparing "Commissioning Execution Plan" and check list based "Roles & Responsibilities" chart.

Sep 2007 – May 2013ConocoPhillips Canada: Surmont Phase 1 Oil sandsMOC (Management Of Change) Coordinator

Developed and optimized Oil sands MOC procedure and training documents

Monitor and coordinate the change process from initiation to completion in SAP

Extensively researched other BUs & internal knowledge sharing sites to develop Site specific processes and procedures for all stakeholders

Developed MOC Training manual and trained > 300 Oilsands employees Work closely with facility engineers, operations & maintenance leads,

planners and construction groups Developed KPIs, reporting system, dashboard ensured effectiveness &

compliance to the process Ensure corporate documents and records management standards are

met. Support day to day field operations

2006 & 2007: “Sakhalin – 1” by Exxon NefteGas Ltd, Sakhalin, Russia. Senior Technician (CRO)/Production Supervisor.

Plant involved Oil (50,000 BOPD), Gas Oil Separators (GOS), flashed gas compressor, oil stabilization & export. Gas (120 mmscfd), NGL extraction/Dew Pt. correction by JT effect, Gas dehydration, NGL re injection and Lean gas export. Steam & Power generation and distribution

Monitor operating conditions and parameters on DCS and take corrective actions to remedy any abnormal conditions.

Well testing to monitor performance with regards to production volumes and GOR

Supervise operation from control room as per Production Supervisor’s instructions and assume the responsibilities in his absence

Coordinate with ENL representative to ensure oil/gas productions meet nomination requirements in quantity and quality

2005 & 2006 : IPEDEX-ME (United Arab Emirate)Commissioning Specialist/Production Team Leader

Pre-commissioning and commissioning of 600 mmscfd sour gas processing unit including SRU

Activities involved, flushing of new lines and equipments, leak testing, walk down with/by multi craft team to prepare punch list, review dossiers from EPCC, accept sub systems, commissioning and start-up

1978 to 2005: Qatar Petroleum (State of Qatar)Senior Operation Supervisor

Acted as Lead Operations Supervisor & Shift Superintendent (Shift Manager)

Joined as entry level operator, got several promotions, advanced to Senior Operations Supervisor

Project Interface Coordination: Worked during many projects to ensure coordination between projects, EPC contractor and operating groups.

Projects managed: Three LPG (100,000 M3 each) tanks, Additional Boil Off Compressors, repairs of cooling water outfall, re-routing and tie-in of gasoline loading lines.

Worked in senior positions at all four NGL plants in plant operations, project interface coordination, commissioning lead, turnaround lead and storage & loading supervisor