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Kazi Uddin

Kingwood,USA

Summary

20 plus years of hands-on experiences in marine / offshore industries, and advanced knowledge in rules and regulations, design code, and compliances to promote the safety of life, preserve the environment and to protect financial investments and assets. Known as self-motivated with integrity, able to work well with people of different ethnic and social backgrounds and provide analytical and technical issue resolutions to increase client satisfaction. Immigration Status: Dual Citizen (US & Canada).

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contract Senior Engineer

System one HOLDINGS, USA
01.2019 - 11.2024
  • Worked on ABS Rules 2025 (Marine Vessels Rules, new Offshore Rules, new FAE Guide, Requirements for Hydrocarbon Blanket Systems), new technology- Goal Based Standard (GBS) and Custom Rule Book Software Development projects.
  • Analyzed & prepared technical forms & documentation using ABS NGRM and Rule Manager Software Tools for Ship and Offshore Rules & Guides.
  • Resolved & responded technical feedback comments from Rules 2025 Global Engineers and Rules committee members.
  • Performed engineering research and analysis on Custom Rules Book tagging issues pertaining to ship and offshore rules development digitalization process and methodology.
  • Houston ESD - Piping Systems Group:
  • Performs detailed engineering review of plans as assigned for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, recognized industry standards, and contract commitments.
  • Coordinated customers and other project team members to deliver high-quality projects within specified time frames.
  • Performed and managed technical requisitions, queries, change orders, drawings, and specification.

Senior System Engineer

William Jacob Management (WJM), Houston, USA
01.2017 - 01.2017
  • Reviewed functional systems drawings (e.g., P&IDs, Schematic, etc), technical calculations and modeling in compliance with IACS, Statutory and Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) requirements.
  • Assisted with detailing engineering design to resolve production floor requirements and/or a change in vendor information that requires an engineering solution.
  • Designed, solved technical issues by analyzing models using Intergraph Smart 3D and Universal Plant Viewer (UPV) and redlined the production and installation drawings.
  • Provided engineering services to the design, construction and outfit of HVAC, Compression & Refrigeration systems.
  • Assisted the Shipyard engineering team in reviewing technical information request and provided solution and guidance on issues raised by design, and field service offices.
  • Senior Engineer II
  • Reviewed plans (P& IDs, calculation & design documents) for marine systems, cargo handling, mechanical (e.g., jacking drilling, hydraulic systems, and HVAC), Ballast Water Treatment (BWT) & Management systems and Active firefighting systems in compliance with IACS, USCG, Statutory and recognized industry standards & code within schedule & budget.
  • Avoided project completion delays by initiating set up and management files for projects or sub-projects of moderate complexity, providing junior and new engineers direction and oversight on execution.
  • Coordinated with ABS Surveyors/Inspectors and Shipyard’s engineering team for the technical issues, processes, and procedures with respect to design, manufacturing & installation and commissioning processes.
  • Contributed to internal and external client satisfaction by preparing and delivering documents, requiring USCG involvement such as PFD, P&ID, firewater demand calculations, design basis documents, and hazard or risk registers.
  • Involved in major design review projects: ANADARKO LUCIUS SPAR new construction design, AMEC MWCS EAGLE TEXAS & EAGLE LOUISIANA Ship conversion project details design in compliance with IACS, USCG & BSEE.

Principal Engineer

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Houston, USA
01.2006 - 01.2016
  • Performed detailed design review and/or analysis of marine propulsion & auxiliary systems, hydraulic & drilling systems, active firefighting systems, BWT System, pressure vessels, pumps, heat exchangers, compressors, FMEA & HAZOP.
  • Involved in compliance guidance on the regulatory requirement of safety critical equipment identification studies, life-saving appliances identification studies, fire control & safety plan layouts, fire and gas detection studies, fire & blast load studies, noise survey studies and facility drainage & containment studies.
  • Increased quality by supervising and mentoring junior or less experienced engineers on process, mechanical & marine systems, and regulatory related tasks.
  • Met quality standards, project budget, and schedule by overseeing and performing assigned engineering tasks, coordinating with cross-functional teams to complete project on-time.
  • Contributed to company’s plans & guide development and enhanced company’s engineering quality systems by providing assistance in technical training and mentoring of new and junior engineers.
  • Senior Engineer I
  • Reviewed plans (P& IDs, calculation & design documents) for marine systems, cargo handling, mechanical (e.g., jacking drilling, hydraulic systems, and HVAC), Ballast Water Treatment (BWT) & Management systems and Active firefighting systems in compliance with IACS, USCG, Statutory and recognized industry standards & code within schedule & budget.
  • Avoided project completion delays by initiating set up and management files for projects or sub-projects of moderate complexity, providing junior and new engineers direction and oversight on execution.
  • Coordinated with ABS Surveyors/Inspectors and Shipyard’s engineering team for the technical issues, processes, and procedures with respect to design, manufacturing & installation and commissioning processes.
  • Contributed to internal and external client satisfaction by preparing and delivering documents, requiring USCG involvement such as PFD, P&ID, firewater demand calculations, design basis documents, and hazard or risk registers.
  • Involved in major design review projects: ANADARKO LUCIUS SPAR new construction design, AMEC MWCS EAGLE TEXAS & EAGLE LOUISIANA Ship conversion project details design in compliance with IACS, USCG & BSEE.

Project Engineer/Senior Production Engineer

Keppel Hitachi Zosen (Shipyard), Singapore
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Lead the development of a cohesive team and build strong relationships with other groups such as the Engineering and Procurement Contractor, Construction, internal groups within the Company, contract resources and other stakeholders.
  • Studied & analyzed systems drawings including HVAC & refrigeration system; prepared work procedures & BOM report from drawings; prepared systems testing plans after coordinating with superintendent & engineers.
  • Met technical and contractual requirements for planning, scheduling, coordinating repairs and conversions (Ships, FPSO, FSO, etc) and new shipbuilding projects works.
  • Supervised, coordinated the subcontractors, and reviewed their production work procedures, processes, schedule, budget, equipment, and facilitated subcontractor development of design deliverables.
  • Ensured fabrication, welding procedures, and mechanical equipment installation done as per the AWS / ANSI / JIS and classification society’s requirements by performing welding & NDT inspection with surveyors and superintendents.
  • Managed requisitions, project deliverables, fabrication, kick-off meeting, PID checks, interfacing with vendors and clients to focus on vendor packages and addressing any technical clarifications to meet projected milestones and delivery dates.
  • Supported detail design, manufacturing, quality assurance, material, field engineering, test and trials and other organizations; providing technical expertise as necessary to support his/her cognizant area.
  • Coordinated & proposed to design team for process improvements related to production, procurement, and safety.
  • Involved in major projects: a) FPSO Rangdong conversion project (Owner: JVPC, Sub-con: SBM, Class: NKK); b) Two LPG carrier’s tanks ballast & cargo piping renewal. c) Chemical tanker’s major cargo, stripping & ballast lines modification /renewal d) Two container ships ballast, sprinkler, and engine propulsion auxiliary systems renewal.

Project Engineer/Technical Engineer

Jurong Shipyard Ltd. (JSL), Singapore
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Supervised staff and contractors in the production team to complete piping, outfitting equipment, and machinery work according to technical specifications and drawings.
  • Coordinated between production and planning team and proposed improvements related to ship design, manufacturing, and procurement.
  • Developed solutions for mechanical & piping systems including HVAC & refrigeration design problems on ships and offshore rig; modified P &IDs and determined material specifications.
  • Facilitated in the development of piping specifications, including pipes, valves, fittings and specialty items materials and class ratings based on recognized international standards (e.g. ASME, API).
  • Coordinated, participated, and conducted meeting and communication with clients, sub-contractors and stakeholders thus maintained and improved the professional working relationship.
  • Completed projects by supervising technicians on renewing & converting piping systems, outfitting equipments and machineries according to technical specifications and drawings (P & IDs & Schematic).
  • Coordinated and negotiated with equipment and material vendors to meet the contractual requirements.
  • Involved in major projects: a) Chevron’s VLCC oil tankers major engine room, pump room & decks piping steel renewal projects. b) Two Mobil’s Oil Tankers Cargo, COW, and IGS line design problems on ships and offshore rig; modified P &IDs and determined material specifications.

Education

Master of Science (MS) - Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Concordia University

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Computer Science

Concordia University

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Mechanical Engineering - Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering

Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET)

Skills

  • Piping Systems, Pressure Vessels & Equipments
  • Process Safety & Process Piping
  • Safety & Fire Firefighting Systems
  • Analytical Problem Solving & Computing
  • Project Engineering & Management
  • Design Code, Rules and Regulations
  • Risk Assessment and Safety Evaluation
  • Commissioning, Inspection & Construction

Accomplishments

  • Achieved recognition from ABS engineering & project management for helping Mustang Engineering & Anadarko to resolve Lucius SPAR Methanol tanks Hydrocarbon Blanketing System issues with USCG, OCMI & CG-ENG
  • Achieved Management Productivity goal through effectively helping with Engineering Project Tasks.
  • Achieved Management Recognition by completing critical projects with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Supervised team of 11 Engineers and an administrative staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 11 engineers in the development of SBM FPSO Stones Project.
  • Documented and resolved USCG and USCG-ENG on multiple issues on Offshore facilities which led to satisfactorily completing some complex projects .
  • Achieved Industry recognition by developing and introducing Custom Rules Book (digital) for the clients to easily focus on the requirements of applicable rules and requirements for their projects.
  • Achiever recognition from the management by developing new technology and improving on ABS new Offshore Rules, Guide for Hydrocarbon Production Facilities on Offshore Units and Requirements for Hydrocarbon Blanket Gas System

Awards

Achieved recognition from ABS engineering & project management for helping Mustang Engineering & Anadarko to resolve Lucius SPAR Methanol tanks Hydrocarbon Blanketing System issues with USCG, OCMI & CG-ENG., Awarded Canadian Millennium Scholarship, 2002 for Academic Excellence., Awarded Graduate School Scholarship from Quebec Government through Concordia University, 2005

Affiliations

  • PE License –in Progress with Professional Engineers of Texas, USA
  • P.Eng. License-in progress with Professional Engineers Ontario, Canada

Certification


Risk Analysis Training, ABS Consulting

HAZOP Training in San Diego, ASME

Process Safety Engineering, PetroSkills, Katy, TX

LNG Training – Mustang Engg. & ABS

MODU Training,

Hazardous Areas Training

IMO Statutory Training, ABS

Total Quality Process (TQP) and ISO 9001, Productivity Board of Singapore

Marine Project Management, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore Computer course on “Microsoft Office”, Business & Management Centre (BMC), Singapore

Languages

English

Interests

  • Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
  • Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
  • Enjoy participating in jogging, swimming for overall physical and mental well-being

Timeline

Contract Senior Engineer

System one HOLDINGS, USA
01.2019 - 11.2024

Senior System Engineer

William Jacob Management (WJM), Houston, USA
01.2017 - 01.2017

Principal Engineer

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Houston, USA
01.2006 - 01.2016

Project Engineer/Senior Production Engineer

Keppel Hitachi Zosen (Shipyard), Singapore
01.1997 - 01.1999

Project Engineer/Technical Engineer

Jurong Shipyard Ltd. (JSL), Singapore
01.1995 - 01.1997

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Computer Science

Concordia University

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Mechanical Engineering - Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering

Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET)

Master of Science (MS) - Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Concordia University

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