Kazi Tauhidul Islam
Lafayette,USA
Summary
Experienced Chemical and Petroleum Engineer with 14+ years in the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical industry, specializing in drilling operations, production optimization, gas plant operations, and process safety. Proven track record in managing large-scale field projects, reducing operational costs, and improving hydrocarbon recovery. Expertise in well intervention, SOP development, HSE compliance, and reservoir management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana
01.2024 - Current
- Performing research on 'Hydraulics Requirements for Geothermal Wells with Complex Structures: U-Shaped Wells versus Fractured Horizontal Well-Couples' as my master's thesis.
- Published a research article as co-author on 'Reducing Failure Rate of Block and Control Valves Using Lean Six Sigma Based Approach'. (DOI: 10.23880/ppej-16000389)
- Mentored 15 undergraduate students as the supervisor-assigned lab manager, providing support during lab experiments on the drilling fluid lab and the introductory cementing lab.
- Mentored and assisted over 80 students in understanding various drilling, reservoir, and production engineering concepts by preparing and delivering lectures.
- Assisted supervisor in demonstrating Halliburton Landmark software under 'Smart Drilling Optimization - Advanced Drilling Design' lab for 20 undergraduate students.
Drilling Engineer (Drill Site Manager)
Chevron Bangladesh Block Twelve Ltd.
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Improved production tubing change-out and well intervention program efficiency by 20% by developing and implementing updated action plans, resulting in faster project execution and cost savings.
- Acted as site safety supervisor for various well intervention projects (Bibiyana Well Stimulation, Wells Tubing Changeout, Well Perforation, Wireline/Slickline), ensuring safe and reliable execution, with zero incidents during operations.
- Performed risk assessments to identify occupational hazards and implemented mitigation plans in compliance with safety regulations, improving safety performance across multiple projects.
- Drove periodic inspection and audit compliance with the Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS), enhancing operational safety and adherence to industry standards.
- Managed waste fluid disposal, achieving $200K in savings by aligning operations with environmental compliance standards and reducing waste management costs.
- Led and conducted 8 Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) for well intervention and drilling programs, identifying potential risks and implementing control measures to enhance safety and operational efficiency.
- Led and participated in Integrated Hazard Identification (I-HAZID), HAZOP, What If Analysis, and Qualitative Risk Analysis (QRA) for 7 well surveillance, perforation, and coil tubing operation campaigns, improving risk management and process safety.
OE/HES Engineer
Chevron Bangladesh Block Twelve Ltd.
11.2012 - 10.2021
- Facilitated Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Management of Change (MOC) programs; contributed to startup/shutdown planning and design change assessments. Successfully executed 10 MOCs, leading to a $200K cost savings by reducing fuel consumption in the Gas Turbine Generator, improving overall process efficiency.
- Led Process Safety Management (PSM) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) documentation using SAP EHS Management, conducted HAZOP Analysis with PHA Works for plant optimization, resulting in a 25% reduction in semiannual safety incidents and annual cost savings of $50,000 through enhanced risk mitigation.
- Influenced safe work practices by conducting safety audits in the work site to sustain injury-free operations involving 25+ high-risk activities every day.
- Communicated at least two safety bulletins with the workforce every week through safety meetings, dashboard, and on-site toolbox meetings to keep the workforce aware of ongoing safety concerns.
- Conducted inspections and monitored programs quarterly and worked on an action plan accordingly to ensure hazards are identified and mitigated with sustainable initiatives.
- Generated documentation regarding Health, Environment, and Safety related data/records (> 5 reports each month) & examined overall HES performance in terms of lagging and leading safety indicators.
- I acted as site safety supervisor on more than 15 projects involving a 2000+ contractor workforce and reviewed job safety documents for safe & reliable execution without any incident.
- Facilitated incident investigations (based on the five why methodology) on events and worked on finding root cause and associated corrective actions as a recommendation.
- I arranged 20+ EH&S training sessions for more than 500 employees to educate them about safety policies and procedures.
- Lead hearing conservation program personnel and area noise monitoring program. Lead the program on exposure monitoring for Personal and area hazardous gases (VOCs, SOx, NOx, COx, BTEX, etc.). Lead indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring for the crew's accommodation and offices to confirm a healthy workplace.
Senior Production Engineer
Super Petrochemical (Pvt.) Ltd.
10.2009 - 10.2012
- Coordinated installation and commissioning of 3600 BPD Naphtha hydro-treater and 1500 BPD Catalytic Reforming units; coordinated with CHEMEX LLC, USA.
- Oversaw fire safety management, emergency response plan, and monthly fire drills, while ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Led the wastewater treatment plant operations and successfully ensured regulatory compliance by implementing integrated management systems, leveraging deep expertise in environmental regulations.
- Conducted process layout design, P&ID, and PFD efficiency checking, and implemented design changes to optimize operations.
- Operated and maintained equipment such as compressors, heaters, blowers, distillation towers, H2 and N2 generators, reactors, RO units, and cooling towers.
Education
Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana, USAMaster of Science - Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
BangladeshBachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
BangladeshSkills
- OTS (Operator Training Simulator)
- Risk Assessment
- Incident Investigation
- GHG Data
- HAZCOM
- EHS Reporting
- Plant Turnaround
- Root cause analysis
- Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA)
- HAZOP Studies
- SOPs
- MOCs
- PSSR
- PSM
- PHA
- Power BI
Certification
- Well Integrity
- Process Safety Management
- Fire Fighting & Rescue
- Basic First Aid
- RCA Facilitator
Key Project Completion
- Bibiyana Expansion (BYX) project, Successfully managed high-value projects as Drilling and HSE Engineer to ensure IFO throughout the project, worth around $900 million, aimed at boosting plant production capacities.
- Bibiyana Turbo Expander & Booster Compressor (BYO) integration project, Successfully managed high-value projects as Drilling and HSE Engineer to ensure IFO throughout the project, worth around $900 million, aimed at boosting plant production capacities.
- Bibiyana Gas Plant Dehydration System Cleaning Project, Successfully managed high-value projects as Drilling and HSE Engineer to ensure IFO throughout the project, worth around $900 million, aimed at boosting plant production capacities.
Timeline
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
01.2024 - Current
Drilling Engineer (Drill Site Manager)
Chevron Bangladesh Block Twelve Ltd.
11.2021 - 08.2024
OE/HES Engineer
Chevron Bangladesh Block Twelve Ltd.
11.2012 - 10.2021
Senior Production Engineer
Super Petrochemical (Pvt.) Ltd.
10.2009 - 10.2012
Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
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