SAHIRU LIYANAGE
Laguna Hills,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented mechanical engineer with seven years of expertise in oil and gas, specializing in process safety management operations and project engineering.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer - Pipeline Integrity
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC
La Palma, California
05.2022 - Current
- Managed projects of diverse scale from conception to startup utilizing marathon project management process and relevant engineering standards.
- Managed project MOCs from evaluation through post startup phases.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful project completion.
- Maintained accurate project documentation to support future audits and compliance.
- Championed safety culture as an elite safety leader to enhance workplace practices.
- Developed expertise in engineering standards and regulatory requirements for pipeline and terminal projects.
Process Operations
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC
Carson, USA
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Facilitated operation and troubleshooting of pneumatic, electrical, and steam-driven rotating equipment at LAR Carson Cogen unit.
- Participated in unit project PSSRs and MOCs alongside other operations and unit engineers
- Supported TARs for the Refinery Gas Compressors, Natural Gas Compressors and Gas Turbine Generators at the Cogen Unit.
- Performed routine rounds to ensure unit was operating within regulatory compliance
- Successfully completed projects/tasks within the allotted time while prioritizing safety
- In charge of writing and/or reviewing startup/shutdown manuals and operating procedures regarding complex systems
- Isolated and prepared equipment for emergencies and scheduled maintenance procedures
- Effectively communicated with Engineers and Machinists on a technical level
PSM Consultant
KEVCOMP
Long Beach, USA
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Assisted in the assessment and mitigation of complex system events to determine possible safety issues through Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) studies in a highly regulated industry.
- Participated in PHA's and LOPA studies for various units as a consultant to meet client standards with exceptional efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Completed PHA prep support for multiple PHA's at once within the project due date.
- Successfully Communicated with the unit leadership team and provided input regarding the type of engineering disciplines needed and the projected timing of the current round PHA, Safeguard Protection Analysis (SPA), and Hazard Control Analysis (HCA) based on available historical data.
- Performed QA/QC on reports, PHA Pro file, Critical Check Valve List, and Locked Valve List with outstanding efficiency and detail orientation.
- Completed document requests for regulation audits with optimal efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
California State University Long Beach
Skills
- Process hazard analysis
- Engineering standards
- Project coordination
- Management of change
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Advanced critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Dedicated leader
- Written communication
Timeline
Project Engineer - Pipeline Integrity
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC
05.2022 - Current
Process Operations
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC
09.2019 - 05.2022
PSM Consultant
KEVCOMP
05.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
California State University Long Beach