ASAD MASOOD

• Integrity Verification Program, Member of IVP Digs Management team
• Coordinating transmission line digs closeout packaging with subcontractors and field engineers
• Ensuring all components of previous and ongoing repair digs are accurate and up to date within Dig tracker M2M software
• Verifying and assisting field engineers in correct asset data collection for MAOP, ECDA, ICDA, ILI digs
• Regularly reviewing and QC of various direct assessment packages, ILI reports, DE vendor submittals, and daily pipeline inspection reports, contractor drawing, contractor requests for excavation and As-laid/As-built drawings
• Making recommendations to improve digs PMO repository structure to improve accuracy and efficiency in records
• Spotting inaccuracies in GIS data to implement improved system of field to office communication and data transfer
• Overseeing DE vendors and third-party contractors on dig sites to ensure correct execution of repair work orders, communicating field issues to project managers to mitigate errors in job execution
• Preparing transmission station and pipeline asset data for gas control risk assessment models
• Making sure all documents for MAOP verification purposes are submitted to PFL and SFL repository.
• Examined existing documents and blueprints to best update and maintain project records.
• Eliminated ineffective product line materials to resolve performance challenges and mitigate corrosion.
• Participated in design reviews for new construction, analyzing planned piping, conduits and engineering models.
• Held routine workshops with project management contractors to implement changes to improve as-built and DE report package clarity
• Participating in technical pipeline workshops related to new and upcoming technologies

• NiSource 2022 M&R MAOP Verification/Reconfirmation Project:

- Tasked with delivering a comprehensive MAOP verification package for NiSource owned M&R facilities in various states

- Coordinate site visits involving preliminary and detailed investigation of assets subject to scope of CFR 192 while upholding OSHA safety standards

- Structured an efficient and reliable field data collection process with GIS team to ensure accurate and current station details are recorded

- Preparing updated isometric drawings and coordinating with drafters to QC As-builts and Isometrics

- Thoroughly exercising TVC determination methods to highlight integrity gaps existing in active transmission stations

- Reviewing documentation consisting of WOs, JOs, Pressure tests, As-builts, contractor documents

- Completing drawings, inspection reports, repair sheets, and building KMZ files to support MAOP reconfirmation efforts

- Compiling and QC data for PODS data integration

• ISO Review Project Transmission (NICOR/NiSource/NIPSCO)

- Reviewing isometric drawings to identify sense line applications and station safety standards

• ILI Retrofit Project NIPSCO

- Field pipeline inspection to collect essential pipeline data used to determine upgrades for ILI inspections on 100 Mile transmission pipeline in Indiana

- Complete and submit DE reports and anomaly inspection reports

- Establishing and executing daily tasks for contractors to execute to complete digs in an efficient and timely manner

- Holding daily/weekly safety meetings with various parties to prevent accidents at worksite

- Making equipment recommendation for use in the field to mitigate costs and labor hours

- Regularly scaling knowledge of changing CFR and DOT regulations.

• Illustrated potential obstacles when conducting site assessments for planned projects.
• Confirmed line locations and staking requirements for worksite
• Helped performed direct assessments using direct assessment tools

• Designing hydroponics systems, using SolidWorks and Fusion 360, to improve productivity
• Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Coordinating project deliverables with efficient team of engineers, executives, and building contractors to achieve project objectives
• Monitored metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs.
• Making changes to functional features of submersible pumps, to achieve desired outputs using engineering principles
• Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
• Preparing feasibility curves and established close alignment to mitigate estimate inaccuracies during project cycles
• Auditing contract and schedule of third parties for phase 2 of infrastructure and land development

Key Achievements:

- Modified energy efficient, submersible pump by customizing mechanical features of a 5.5 hp pump to irrigate over 30 acres with only 4KW of solar energy

- Found solutions to lower ground PH levels using preexisting means, staying on budget

- Designed an efficient irrigation system to minimize water usage and maximize crop nutrition using DIDAS software, significantly reducing required material costs while scaling productivity

- Designed insulated structures to combat the harsh regional climates using simulation software and lean building materials

- Effectively used negotiation skills to finalize building and procurement contracts to reduce construction costs by 20%.

• Promoted to project engineer for reconstructing Hilton Midtown CHP plant
• Designed efficient fuel cell systems to present latest green energy solutions to prospective and existing clients
• Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Analyzed and calculated efficiency curves for CHP units to ensure productivity and efficiency of projects
• Revising project design with mechanical and civil departments to ensure maintenance friendly plant to minimize the labor hours and future O&M costs
• Highlight key performance indicators to propose changes in design and material
• Tasked with submittals, drawing proposal reviews and subcontractor coordination
• Troubleshooted and maintained onsite issues with natural gas engines and heat recovery systems, cooling towers, chillers, hydrogen fuel cell systems
• Delivered regular compliance reports to drive process improvement and corrective measures.
• Coordinated planned project scope, power calculations using ETAP engineering software.