Summary

Experience

Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer|Chevron Phillips Chemical

Pasadena, TXAug 2021Present

• Led troubleshooting and repair of critical rotating assets (pumps, compressors, turbines) across multiple plant units, reducing unscheduled downtime by 15%.
• Developed and implemented predictive maintenance strategies, including advanced vibration analysis and oil sampling, improving Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) by 20% for key centrifugal pumps.
• Managed capital projects up to $1.5M for machinery upgrades and replacements, delivering projects 10% under budget and on schedule.
• Conducted Root Cause Analyses (RCA) for complex equipment failures, identifying systemic issues and implementing corrective actions that prevented recurrence, saving an estimated $250K annually.
• Provided technical expertise during major plant turnarounds, overseeing inspection and overhaul of 20+ critical rotating machines, ensuring 100% successful startup.

Rotating Equipment Engineer|LyondellBasell Industries

Channelview, TXAug 2018Jul 2021

• Monitored and analyzed performance trends for various rotating equipment, including steam turbines and reciprocating compressors, increasing operational efficiency by 8%.
• Executed routine and complex maintenance activities, supporting the maintenance team to reduce repair backlog by 25%.
• Participated in the design review of new installations, ensuring compliance with API standards and company specifications, avoiding potential design flaws valued at $1M.
• Utilized vibration analysis and thermography to diagnose equipment malfunctions, preventing 5 major unscheduled shutdowns per year.
• Collaborated with procurement to standardize spare parts inventory for critical pumps, reducing lead times by 10% and inventory costs by $75K.

Projects

Centrifugal Pump Upgrade Project

Mar 2022Jan 2023

• Managed the upgrade of 12 critical centrifugal pumps from API 610 8th to 11th edition standards, improving pump efficiency by an average of 12% and reducing energy consumption.
• Coordinated with engineering, operations, and external vendors to ensure seamless integration and minimized operational disruption, completing the project 2 weeks ahead of schedule.
• Implemented enhanced monitoring systems post-upgrade, leading to a 30% reduction in maintenance interventions and extended asset lifespan.

Predictive Maintenance System Implementation

Sep 2020Jun 2021

• Led the implementation of a new predictive maintenance system for key assets in the Olefins plant, integrating online vibration monitoring with the CMMS.
• Trained maintenance personnel on new diagnostic tools and data interpretation, resulting in a 40% increase in early fault detection capability.
• Contributed to a significant reduction in unexpected equipment failures by 22% within the first year of system operation.

Reciprocating Compressor Reliability Improvement

Feb 2019Nov 2019

• Conducted a comprehensive reliability study on three critical reciprocating compressors, identifying key failure modes related to valve and piston rod wear.
• Developed and oversaw the execution of an optimized preventive maintenance schedule, extending overhaul intervals by 25% and reducing material costs by $100K.
• Implemented a new monitoring regime for cylinder temperatures and pressures, leading to a 10% improvement in compressor availability.

Education

Texas A&M University|Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

College Station, TXAug 2014May 2018

• Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.8/4.0
• Awarded Dean's List every semester for academic excellence
• Completed capstone project on turbomachinery efficiency improvements for industrial applications

Publications

Application of Advanced Vibration Diagnostics for Early Detection of Gearbox Failures in Petrochemical Plants

Apr 2022Z. Ibrahim, A. Khan, R. Patel

Optimizing Centrifugal Pump Performance through Hydraulic Redesign and Predictive Maintenance

Sep 2020Z. Ibrahim, J. Chen

Root Cause Analysis of Axial Compressor Surge Events in an Ethylene Production Facility

Jun 2019S. Gupta, Z. Ibrahim, M. Sanchez

Skills

Technical Expertise

Vibration Analysis (CSI 2140)Root Cause Analysis (RCA)Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Turbomachinery (Pumps, Compressors, Turbines)Bearing & Seal TechnologyPredictive & Preventive Maintenance

Software & Tools

SAP PMMaximo CMMSBentley Nevada System 1AutoCADMATLABMicrosoft Project

Industry Standards

API 610, 617, 618, 670ASME B31.3OSHA RegulationsISO 55000NFPA Codes

Process & Methodologies

Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)Lean Manufacturing6 Sigma PrinciplesProject ManagementData Analysis & Reporting