Tariq Syed, P.Eng
Project Engineering Manager at FRC Systems International- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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FRC Systems International
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Engineering Manager
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Jan 2018 - Present
Acquired by Sulzer Chemtech Canada Inc. in January 2019● Established robust designs of preliminary wastewater/process treatment systems in order to meet the client’s needs while adhering to company standards and protocols ● Coordinated and managed multiple projects that support Operational Excellence, Process Improvement and increased Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by investigating & analyzing the overall process data. ● Review product design specifications for compliance with engineering principles in order to meet the client’s needs● Successfully ensured effective managing and training of engineering team through preliminary design of the wastewater process equipment which include tanks, pumps, mixers, instrumentation selection, etc. ● Spearheaded process engineering discussions when meeting with clients and consulting engineers with tact and diligence ● Efficiently coordinated routine communications with clients, vendors, consultants, engineering staff, sales team and contractors in a timely manner● Successfully presented the proposal and equipment technology at meetings and conferences to help clients better understand the end product, while educating them on various features and benefits● Implemented and ensured plant safety compliance with all operating procedures, processes and policies● Resolved complex issues by determining the needs of the clients and offering engineered solutionsAchievements Snapshot● Performed project management and engineering duties, while effectively executing projects from the sales phase to project management, delivery and commissioning / deployment ● Devised and submitted effective proposals, providing the technical and commercial details regarding the proposed equipment in an all-encompassing fashion
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Project Engineering Manager
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Nov 2015 - Sep 2018
Acquired by JWC Environmental Canada ULC in January 2017● Spearheaded the process design and completion of 100+ different wastewater projects and start-ups all over North America, Australia, U.A.E and Trinidad● Trained and managed the project team consisting of junior engineers, mechanical/electrical designers, production/manufacturing, and procurement staff with tact and inspiring leadership● Successfully lead the preparation of design documentation and calculations for various types of industrial equipment (i.e., tanks, compressors, motors, pumps, pipes, mixers, etc.), while reviewing the final engineering, layout drawings and design of the proposed wastewater/process treatment system● Handled routine installation work for systems, process upgrades, and turnkey work and followed all required codes● Effectively performed Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for the supplied process treatment equipment ● Exceeded engineering objectives, team goals and overall process requirements with a strong drive and focus on results● Developed strong process engineering skills and operational knowledge in a professional and conducive mannerAchievements Snapshot● Established effective start-up, deployment and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical issues pertaining to the supplied wastewater/ process treatment equipment● Continually ensured timely support to the sales team by researching and answering all chemical process/engineering related questions
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Project Engineering
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Nov 2012 - Oct 2015
● Designated as Project Manager once the order was received for successful project completion from submitting the project documents to scheduling equipment delivery, FAT, commissioning, SAT and equipment validation testing (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ) ● Successfully delivered project submittals, design/qualification documentation and calculations for various types of industrial equipment (i.e., tanks, pumps, pipes, mixers, instrumentation, etc.)● Proactively created process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), reports and specifications for technical engineering design packages with accuracy● Efficiently engineered and designed process treatment systems and equipment based on chemical/environmental engineering principles ● Maintained quality service by following company policy and procedures● Created strong relationships and viable connections with vendors and dealers ● Contributed to team effort by accomplishing productivity goals, targets and team objectives ● Assisted in effective development of standard operating procedures and process control narratives to facilitate successful delivery of the process equipment ● Efficiently led supervision of installation of the process treatment equipment and overseeing any work done by the contractors● Established timely starting up, troubleshooting and deployment of the supplied equipment, including pumps, mixers, instrumentation (i.e., flowmeters, pH meters, level sensors, etc.) & electrical control panels● Reviewed technical specifications and drawings given by consulting engineers & clients to ensure that the supplied equipment will meet the design requirements
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University of Ottawa
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Ottawa, Canada Area
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Chemical Engineering
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2007 - 2012
SKILLS Chemical Engineering •Produced a theoretical benzaldehyde plant using strong engineering judgment. •Integrated thermodynamics with mass and energy balance in order to determine the equipment design for the production plant, which includes reactors, heat exchangers and distillation towers. •Learned how to design process units such as evaporation, drying, distillation and liquid-liquid extraction. •PFDs and P&IDs were created and implemented into plant design projects and assignments. •Studied the implementation of process control strategies around major and minor equipments in order to run a plant at steady state conditions. Environmental Engineering •Learned the fundamental physical/chemical unit operations for water and wastewater treatment such as sedimentation, mixers, flocculation, filtration and anaerobic/aerobic digesters. •Designed preliminary municipal wastewater treatment plants. •Performed laboratory experiments in order to remove contaminates from wastewaters using a coagulant aid. •Performed colour removal experiments on water using different reactor types such as CSTRs and PFRs. •Designed heat exchangers using process water in order to reduce utility costs. Laboratory •Extractions of different chemicals using different filtration methods such as Vacuum Filtration, Gravity Filtration and Distillation. •Testing the purity of substances using different analytical techniques such as High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC). •Water quality testing such as measuring BOD, flocculation and acidity testing. •Removed suspended solids from water using different types of filtration such as gravity filtration and sedimentation.
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Education
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University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Chemical Engineering -
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Chemical Laboratory Technician, Chemistry