Yousef Rostami
Senior Petrochemical Process Engineering Consultant
Castro Valley,CA
Summary
Senior petrochemical and chemical engineering Professional with more than 40 years of international experience in petrochemical plants, chemical processing facilities, and large-scale industrial projects. Extensive expertise in process engineering, plant operations, EPC project management, plant commissioning, and feasibility studies. Proven track record of leading complex projects from conceptual design through construction, commissioning, and operations optimization. Experienced in working with international engineering firms and managing multidisciplinary teams on projects valued at hundreds of millions of dollars. I am highly skilled in process design review, troubleshooting, project management, and plant performance improvement for petrochemical and chemical industries.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Consultant
03.2022 - Current
- Providing independent consulting services for petrochemical and chemical process engineering projects including process design review, plant startup advisory, feasibility studies, and EPC project evaluation.
- Advising on plant startup and commissioning, process design review, feasibility studies, and project management.
- Supporting technical evaluation and troubleshooting for petrochemical and chemical processing facilities.
- Offering engineering advisory services for EPC project planning and industrial process optimization.
Senior Project Management Consultant
Kangan Polymer Development Co.
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided consultancy for execution of Propane Dehydrogenation (PDH) and Polypropylene projects.
- Supported project planning and engineering coordination for facilities with nominal capacity of 600 kt per year.
- Assisted in technical decision-making and project management strategy.
Senior Consultant
Various Companies
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided expert consulting services on formaldehyde production and derivative chemical projects.
- Advised on hydrogen cyanide production processes and plant operations.
- Supported technical feasibility studies and engineering evaluations for petrochemical facilities.
Project Manager
ARG Petrochemical Company
01.2006 - 02.2019
- Led the Acrylonitrile Project, overseeing engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
- Managed conceptual, basic, and detailed engineering phases of large-scale petrochemical projects.
- Conducted feasibility studies for downstream chemical facilities including methyl methacrylate and PMMA plants.
- Coordinated project stakeholders and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Directed planning and execution of project development strategies.
Project Manager / Plant Manager
Fiber Intermediate Products Company
06.1992 - 01.2006
- Managed overall plant operations including production, maintenance, and environmental compliance.
- Directed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and performance testing activities.
- Led tender preparation and evaluation of bids for major engineering contracts.
- Oversaw plant revamp project increasing capacity from 60,000 TPA to 90,000 TPA.
- Managed a $150M+ DMT plant project, successfully bringing the facility into operation.
- Implemented plant improvement projects including DMT solidification systems.
Senior Process Engineer
JGC Corporation
07.1990 - 06.1992
- Prepared basic design packages for sulfur handling facilities.
- Conducted process simulations using PRO II software.
- Performed equipment sizing including heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, columns, and control valves.
- Developed PFDs & P&IDs for process units.
- Conducted hydraulic and relief load calculations.
- Designed flare systems and pressure relief systems.
- Prepared technical proposals for major engineering projects.
Senior Process Engineer
Fiber Intermediate Products Company
02.1984 - 06.1990
- Performed feasibility studies and technology selection for raw materials used in polyester production plants.
- Developed design basis documentation and technical specifications.
- Reviewed basic and detailed engineering documents from international contractors.
- Collaborated with engineering teams in Germany at Krupp Koppers to review project documentation.
Plant Manager / Project Manager
Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex (BIPC)
10.1978 - 01.1984
- Directed project construction and plant erection activities for petrochemical facilities.
- Managed coordination of engineering teams and contractors during plant construction.
Shift Supervisor
Farabi Petrochemical Company
06.1977 - 09.1978
- Supervised production operations of Di-Octyl Phthalate (DOP) plant.
- Managed shift operations and ensured safe and efficient plant performance.
Education
BS - petrochemical engineering
Oil Industries University
BS - Chemistry
Tehran University
Skills
- Petrochemical Process Engineering
- Plant Start-Up & Commissioning
- Process Design & Simulation
- EPC Project Management
- Feasibility Studies
- Process Optimization & Troubleshooting
- Equipment Sizing & Specification
- PFD & P&ID Development
- Safety & Relief System Design
- Process Hazard Evaluation
- Operations & Plant Management
- Technical Proposal Development
Timeline
Independent Consultant
03.2022 - Current
Senior Project Management Consultant
Kangan Polymer Development Co.
07.2021 - 11.2021
Senior Consultant
Various Companies
03.2019 - 06.2021
Project Manager
ARG Petrochemical Company
01.2006 - 02.2019
Project Manager / Plant Manager
Fiber Intermediate Products Company
06.1992 - 01.2006
Senior Process Engineer
JGC Corporation
07.1990 - 06.1992
Senior Process Engineer
Fiber Intermediate Products Company
02.1984 - 06.1990
Plant Manager / Project Manager
Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex (BIPC)
10.1978 - 01.1984
Shift Supervisor
Farabi Petrochemical Company
06.1977 - 09.1978
BS - Chemistry
Tehran University
BS - petrochemical engineering
Oil Industries University
CONSULTING EXPERTISE
- Petrochemical plants startup & commissioning
- Process design review
- Projects feasibility studies
- EPC project consulting
- Process troubleshooting
- Process safety & relief system design
- Plant optimization and capacity expansion