Ashwin Garg, P.Eng., M.Eng.

Product Engineer

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada7 yrs 3 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Over 6 years of engineering experience in pressure relief systems.
Proficient in multiple engineering software tools.
Strong communicator and mentor in engineering teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Chemical Engineering professional with expertise in process safety and optimization.

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Skills

Core Skills

Process EngineeringSafety Management SystemsProject Management

Other Skills

Advanced Process ControlC (Programming Language)C++Catalyst MonitoringCommunicationCustomer ServiceData AnalysisEconomic Sensitivity AnalysisEngineering CalculationsField Operations CoordinationFluid MechanicsHAZOP StudiesHazard IdentificationIndustrial SafetyLeadership

About

1. Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with over 6 years of comprehensive engineering experience, specializing in pressure relief systems, process simulation, and data-driven optimization. 2. Holder of a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta and extensive training in API STD 520/521 Pressure Relieving Systems (API-U) by The Equity Engineering Group, Inc. 3. Proficient in ASPEN Plus/HYSYS, Avantis, AVEVA, Bluebeam Revu, EPCON (ChemPro 9), PHA-Pro 8, PI Historian, Plainisware, SAP, Seeq and Visions. 4. Strong communicator and team player with a demonstrated ability to build relationships across diverse teams, mentor engineering talent, and drive continuous improvements in safety, efficiency, and compliance.

Experience

Nutrien

Process Engineer

Mar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs · Joffre, Alberta, Canada · On-site

1. Spearhead the development and implementation of Safe Operating Limits (SOLs) for Joffre Nitrogen Operations and Chigwell Distribution Terminal, presenting project results to key stakeholders at Nutrien’s PSM Stakeholder Conference.
2. Lead the implementation of a converter catalyst monitoring system, enhancing operational safety and performance at Nutrien Joffre.
3. Design and execute contingency and defeat plans for Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs), ensuring safety-critical devices are properly maintained in compliance with industry standards.
4. Oversee the Management of Change (MOC) process, providing engineering expertise in process modifications and conducting Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) to mitigate risks.
5. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (Operations, Engineering and external stakeholders) to ensure smooth project execution and optimize system performance.
6. Mentor and guide co-op students and interns, fostering their professional development within the
Operations Engineering team.
7. Actively participate in design reviews, hazard assessments, and operability/maintainability evaluations, ensuring systems are optimized for performance and safety.

Process EngineeringPressure Safety ValvesProcess Hazard AnalysisManagement of ChangeSafety Management Systems

Cf industries

Process Engineer

Mar 2022 – Mar 2024 · 2 yrs · Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada · On-site

1. Delivered technical support for process troubleshooting, upsets, startups, and shutdowns, ensuring production optimization while maintaining operational integrity.
2. Conducted data-driven analysis on key performance indicators (KPIs) for boilers, compressors, cooling systems, and catalysts, driving continuous improvements in efficiency, cost management, and environmental performance.
3. Collaborated with operations and maintenance teams to identify and develop design solutions, including scope definition, preliminary cost estimation, and project economics for both on-stream and shutdown activities.
4. Led bi-weekly meetings to monitor the Management of Change (MOC) process, providing ongoing support for Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
5. Monitored production, inventory, and shipping data, collaborating with accounting to ensure accurate month-end reporting and prompt resolution of any metering issues.

Process TroubleshootingData AnalysisProject EconomicsProcess EngineeringProject Management

Fourquest energy

Field Engineer-In-Training

Jun 2021 – Mar 2022 · 9 mos · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area · On-site

1. Delivered detailed engineering calculations and simulations for the Inter Pipeline Limited (Heartland Petrochemical Complex) including optimizing designs and ensuring compliance with required specifications.
2. Developed comprehensive job-specific procedures, including marked-up PIDs, flow loops, layout plans, and data logs to streamline field operations.
3. Organized safety meetings and conducted toolbox talks to address project risks, implementing appropriate control measures for safe field operations.
4. Supervised field crews and coordinated field operations, adjusting process parameters as needed to maintain optimal system performance.
5. Compiled shift summary reports and monthly project cost estimates, ensuring alignment with labor, equipment, and material (LEM) usage.

Engineering CalculationsSafety MeetingsField Operations CoordinationProcess Engineering

Reliance industries limited

2 roles

Shift Engineer

Promoted

Jul 2018 – Aug 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · On-site

1. Managed operations for the Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) and Ethylene Di-Chloride (EDC) production plants, contributing significantly to a major plant turnaround in 2018.
2. Conducted quantitative risk assessments (QRA), ensuring compliance with safety standards and collaborating with maintenance planners to mitigate risks.
3. Led HAZOP and LOPA studies, as well as root cause analysis for incident investigations, ensuring continuous safety improvements.

Operations ManagementRisk AssessmentHAZOP StudiesProcess Engineering

Graduate Engineering Trainee

Jul 2017 – Jul 2018 · 1 yr · On-site

4. Developed and executed a project that successfully increased the run length of the incinerator by 15 days, optimizing plant operations and reducing downtime.
5. Ensured optimal performance of the Advanced Process Control (APC) system, including monitoring data trends and initiating corrective actions as needed.

Project ExecutionAdvanced Process ControlProcess Engineering

Indian institute of petroleum

Trainee

Jul 2016 – Dec 2016 · 5 mos · Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand, India

1. Computed Techno-Commercial Feasibility Study on projects such as Hydro-Processing of Jatropha Oil and Conversion of DCPD to exo - THDCPD.
2. Optimized equipment sizing and cost, capital investment, variable cost, catalyst cost, fuel gas cost, fixed operating cost and observed discounted cash flow analysis, payback period calculations, annual depreciation calculations and net present worth calculations.
3. Analyzed all the projects through economic sensitivity analysis and was awarded 'A' grade for reducing the payback period by 1.5 years.

Techno-Commercial Feasibility StudyEconomic Sensitivity Analysis

Hpcl-mittal energy limited

Vocational Trainee

Jun 2015 – Jul 2015 · 1 mo · Talwandi Sabo, Punjab, India

This training involved academic approach of study. Oversaw processes involved in refining/separationof petroleum/crude oil into different fractions and conversion of same into useful products such asgasoline, diesel, naphtha etc. and received 'A' grade in the academic evaluation.