Syed K. Rizvi is a chemical engineer with over 30 years of experience in petroleum testing, laboratory management, process engineering, and project management. He currently works as a Lab Technical Team Lead/Manager at Suncor Energy, where he is responsible for new technology introductions, equipment reliability, and methodology development. Previously he has held roles such as Lab Manager, Scientific Specialist, and Quality Assurance Manager. He has a strong technical background and proven skills in developing testing methods, authoring standard operating procedures, and training technicians.

1. SYED K. RIZVI
35 Edelweiss Road NW, Calgary T9K 3R8, Alberta
Res: 587-774-0033, Off: 780-715-6666, E-mail: sk.canada@yahoo.ca ; srizvi@suncor.com
Objective: To Enhance Effectiveness and Profitability through Innovative Technological Advancement.
Summary: A dynamic Chemical Engineer with expertise in Petroleum Testing and Laboratory Management,
EPCM, Chemical Process Engineering, Chemical Plant Operations, Technical Project Management,
Designing & Process Review. Ability to foster and develop strategies, critically define and assess complex
situations with strong hold on analytical problem solving. Team oriented approach backed by proactive self-starter
profile for the pursuit of excellence.
Dec 2013 SAIT- Suncor Project Management Diploma, SAIT, Calgary, Canada
Mar 2006 Post Diploma in Environmental Engineering Applications, Conestoga College, Canada
Passed With Distinction
Feb 1991 Post Graduate Courses in Fluid Mechanics, University of Petroleum & Minerals, S. Arabia
Dec 1988 Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, N.E.D University, Pakistan
Passed with High Honors, Overall G.P.A 3.88/4.0
Present P.Eng. Eligibility with APEGA
Codes/Standards Literacy: ISO, ASTM, API, CGSB, BSI, JIS, ASME
Computer Skills: Advances expertise on MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, Project &
Powerpoint. Labview, Diadem, VI Logger, Windows, LIMS, etc.
o Employment History & Professional Achievements:
Aug 2009 – To-date: Lab Technical Team Lead/ Manager Technical Development – Suncor Energy Inc. – Oil Sands
May 2012 – Aug 2012: Filled in as Lab Manager – Oil Sands - Suncor Energy Inc. – Oil Sands
• Responsible for technical developments, new technology introduction, equipment reliability and methodology.
Major accomplishments/assignments include:
o Method development, validation and authoring SOP’s for test methods including:
 Determination of Bitumen, Solids & Water in Froth, Dil-Bit, Tailings and other samples using
Enhanced Toluene Homogenization and Quick spin.
 Analysis of diluent in tailings using a solvent extraction and GC analysis of extract.
 Determination of moisture content in complex bituminous matrix by Karl-Fisher Titration.
 Method change for determination of RVP , including trials, method validation, equipment
automation and implementation of change.
o Subject Matter Expert on Trouble shooting and repair recommendations for all lab instruments.
o Instrument set-up and validations for major equipment including:
 Sulfur & Nitrogen Analyzers (Mitsubishi, PAC, AJ , Horiba & Sindie)
 IC (Metrohm)
 Densitometers, Viscometer, RVP, Aniline point, Distillation
o Training of Lab Tech.’s, Project management, Quality System implementation & auditing.
o Design development for new labs, including Fort Hills , MacKay River 2, and Base Plant replacement
Lab.
o Nominated for POEA individual/Small Team award for new method developments in 2011, 2012
& 2013.
Dec 2008 – Aug 2009: Scientific Specialist & Start-up Team Leader – Maxxam Analytics Inc, CNRL Horizon
Oils Sands Project:

2. • Part of the Startup team for the petroleum testing facilities servicing Horizon Oil Sands Project. Major
accomplishments/assignments include:
 Method development, validation and authoring SOP’s for test methods including:
 Lab extraction of Bitumen using modified Dean & Stark method
 Determination of Bitumen, Solids & Water in Froth, Dil-Bit, Tailings and other samples using
Enhanced Toluene Homogenization and Quick spin.
 Analysis of Refinery Gas, SCO, Diluent, Naphtha, Distillate and Gas Oil for key parameters
such as Simulated distillation, ASTM distillation, RGA, sulfur, nitrogen, density/API, RVP,
Sediments, Flash Point, Carbon Residue, Metals, Viscosity and other physical tests.
 Analysis of Rich and Lean Amines
 Analysis of tailings, waste water, blow-down and sour waters for PH, Alkalinity, Solids
Conductivity, Ammonia & H2S
 Instrument set-up and validations for major equipment including:
 GC’s (Agilent 7890, with 2 columns , 4 detectors and autosamplers)
 ICP (Thermo Instrument, IRIS Advantage)
 Sulfur & Nitrogen Analyzers (AJ , Horiba & Sindie)
 IC (Metrohm)
 Densitometers, Viscometer, RVP, Aniline point
 Training of Lab Tech.’s, Project management, Quality System implementation & auditing.
July 2007 – Dec 2008: Lab Manager, Maxxam Analytics Inc., Petrochemical Lab, Ontario, Canada
• Responsible for complete organization and management of lab activities including:
 Provision of technical support and analytical services to Petro-Canada lubricant refinery, Lubeplex,
Shell Lubricants, Texaco, Forsythe, and other petroleum companies, Including:
 Yield and recovery studies, mass balance, trial runs and catalyst Activity studies
 Technical assistance on feasibility studies and trial blend evaluations.
 QA, QC and R&D testing for lubricants, refinery input, output and intermediate streams,
including HVGO’s, LVGO’s , Lean Carbonates, White Oils , Waxes, and Foots oils.
 SOP’s and method development for new testing techniques and methodologies.
 Analysis of in-service oils for degradation monitoring and predictive maintenance.
 Analysis of waste and discharge waters for equipment corrosion monitoring
 Personnel and operations management, including:
 Operations optimization and efficiency improvement initiatives, implemented 1 SR&ED study
and 8 Kaizan projects (Approx savings of over 100K /year)
 Automation of equipment and implementation of new and advanced equipment, Implemented 4
Automation initiatives, procured 2 additional testing capabilities and completed feasibility
studies for 3 additional equipments.
 Developed analytical team, including induction and training of 5 new analysts.
 Developed and implemented Access based sample logging and tracking system.
 Financial control, including budget, revenues & expenses, achieved over 6% revenue growth
through additional testing volumes.
 Customer support:
 Improved customer base and provided enhanced support to customers, including Petro-Canada,
Chevron/Texaco, Shell, Imperial Oil (Exxon/Mobil), Valvoline and IGI Waxes.
 Completed technical & professional development trainings including:
 Leadership Enhancement & Development
 Chromatography
 FT-IR Spectroscopy
 Annual ASTM & STLE conventions, Pitcon and other Industry related events
Jul 2002 – July 2007 Quality Supervisor & Test Engineer, Sci-Lab Materials Testing Inc., Ontario, Canada
 Major accomplishments at Sci-Lab include:
 Complete project management and testing on major DV (Design Validation) & PV (Process
Validation) level qualification programs including:
• 2005 – 2006: Honda STXA IP qualification (Approx. value $ 300 K)

3. • 2005: GMT 191 BCS DV level qualification (Approx. value $ 100 K)
• 2004: Honda SEPA & SJCA qualifications (Approx. value $ 120 K each)
• 2002 – 2006: CFAT qualifications for electrical harnesses & Hummer engine starter
modules (From various suppliers of Dept. of Defense, Approx value $ 80 K/Year)
 Technical Development including:
• Design of experiments, integrated test cells, design of instrumental interlocking,
dynamic data acquisition and failure mode analysis
• Test bench design for integrated Thermal IR testing, Robotic Operational Durability
testing, Cyclic Thermal Corrosion testing and Pneumatic Stress/Strain testing using
feedback controllers and NI-DAQ modules
• Operational supervision, testing, training of test technicians & calibration of
equipment.
 Handled design, installation and commissioning projects as part of project team including:
• Walk-in and multistage environmental exposure chamber, automated weathering
systems and feed back controlled irradiance systems (Approx value over 200 K)
• Central cooling system and Pneumatic air distribution system (Approx. value 40K )
 Complete project management, development, implementation & certification for ISO 17025
Quality Management System including:
• 2006: System upgrade to ISO 17025:2005 standard, and expansion of scope
• 2004: Recertification and expansion of scope to include over 100 new test methods
• 2002 – 2006: Lead Auditor for conduct of internal audits, supplier audits and customer
self audits.
• Communication With external & internal agencies on quality assessment requirements
 Environmental compliance management including:
• Environmental legislative requirements and reporting
• Equipment safety compliance program management
• Emergency response and reporting system management
• Air quality monitoring and emissions testing based on OSHA & NIOSH guidelines
Jun 98 – Jun 02 Technical Auditor & Project Manager, AFAQ- Ascert Int’l., France
 Notable accomplishments include:
 Complete business management & development including:
• 1999: Developed business plan identifying key operational sectors, SWOT analysis,
advertising & promotional strategy and future growth outlay.
• 1999 – 2002: Marketing & customer base expanded to over 30 clients (Starting from 4
Clients in 1999), with an annual business volume of approx. US $ 150 K/ Year
 Consulting, training & auditing including:
• 1998 – 2002: Conduct of approx. 150 days/ year of auditing with and annual
value of approx. US $ 30 K/ year on quality & environmental systems
 1998 – 2002: Conduct of third party certification audits in over 14 EAC industry categories:
 1999 to 2002- Conducted Over 15 training & consulting projects with an approx. value of US
$ 10 K
Nov 95 – May 98 Manager Quality Assurance, Gul-Ahmed Textiles, Pakistan
 Responsible for complete organization and management of lab activities, engineering & technical
services. Major EPCM projects completed included:
 Design, development, installation and project documentation for Waste Water Treatment &
Recycling facility for water conservation from printing operations (Clients: Gul-Ahmed, Sub-
contractors: Descon Engineering, Approx project cost $ 1.5M)
 Design, development, installation and project documentation for Color Blending & Delivery
System at RD-1 to RD-6 rotary printing machines (Clients: Gul-Ahmed, Sub-contractors:
Nawaz Engineering, Approx project cost $ 0.8 M)
 Responsible for establishment, set-up and operational aspects of product inspection and control section
of the Quality Assurance department including:
 Selection and recruitment of over 20 personnel at 6 manufacturing facilities for in-line
monitoring of product and process quality

4.  Development and implementation of QA/QC SOP’s ,policies and inspection forms , training of
personnel and effectiveness & Efficiency monitoring
 Stewardship reporting of Key Performance Indicators
 Project Leader and Management Representative for ISO 9001 Certification of the company, and its
continued compliance.
Aug 91 – Oct 95 Manager Technical Services, Caltex Oil (Chevron/Texaco), Pakistan
• Handled major design, installation and commissioning projects as part of project team and customer
representative including:
 Project Feasibility, design review, installation and commissioning of SMB blending system at
WWBP (Clients: Caltex, Design Sub-contractors: Mid America Engineers, Installation Sub-
contractors: Pakistan Shipyard & Engineering Works, Approx project cost $ 8.0 M), principal
activities included:
 Preparing process specification sheets for detailed engineering, developing tender
documents for work sub-contracting, evaluation of bid documentation and allocation
of work to sub-contractors.
 Review Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), P&IDs and Equipment Layout Plans
 Review of detailed engineering drawings for verification against codes, standards,
conceptual design outlines, safety factors and instrumentation controls.
 Collection and analysis of field data for verification of design specifications sheets.
 Mass and energy balance calculations, Equipment sizing and selection calculations,
Hazop and contingency review
 Complete renovation, revitalization and modernization of WWBP Lab (Approx. Cost & 1.0 M)
principal activities included:
 Conceptual designing and detailed design reviews in accordance with Lab Design
standards
 Selection and procurement of Instruments and equipment
 Training and development of Lab Tech., & Analyst.
 Development and implementation of SOP’s in accordance with the new
instrumentation and equipment
 Project Management, scheduling and cost analysis
 Process optimization, balancing and yield analysis including:
 Material and energy balance
 Equipment efficiency and optimization analysis
 Initiated and implemented OEER (Operations Enrichment Experience Report) for
documenting non-standard operational events.
 Successfully implemented procedural and operational changes for meeting production
requirements for API SG grade blending at WWBP (First ever blending of “API SG” & “API
GL-6” grade oils in Pakistan.
 Team Leader and project steward for implementation of Used Oil Monitoring program in
Pakistan.
 Team Leader for ISO 9000 Certification of WWL operations.
• Completed technical & professional development trainings including:
 Lead Assessor Training, Quality Management Systems.
 EHS training courses E-01 and E-02.
 FTIR / FTNIR spectroscopy.
 Process control & statistical techniques.
 UV/VIS & FTIR training.
 FTIR applications course.
 CITC, Professional Development Program.
Mar 89 – Jul 91 Operations Engineer, Exxon Chemicals, Pakistan
• Handled major design, installation and commissioning projects as part of project team and customer
representative including:
 Pakven 600 – Installation of complete Urea manufacturing facility including Process Reactors, Pressure
Vessels, Furnaces, Prill Tower, Utility Support Equipment, Boilers, Compressors and Ancillary Piping

5. (Clients: EXXON, Design Sub-contractors: Flour Corporation, Technology Supplier: Haldor Topsoe,
Installation Sub-contractors: Pakistan Shipyard & Engineering Works & Descon. Approx project cost $
500 M)
 D-1 Debottlenecking and Modification of Absorption Tower including redesign and replacement of
packing rings and modification to packing trays. (Clients: EXXON, Installation Sub-contractors:
Descon Engineering. Approx project cost $ 8.0 M)
 Effectively operated Ammonia manufacturing facility in shift operations, without a Lost Workday
Injury in shift, including 3 Major Start-up/ Shutdowns, and 1 complete turn-around for expansion and
de-bottlenecking
 Handled a number of process upsets and emergencies without any equipment damage.
 Conducted full process Material and Energy balance calculation for evaluation of Process/Catalyst
operating efficiencies and reactor conversion rates.
 Participated and completed Inherent safer plants & HAZOP evaluation.
o Certifications & Professional Associations
• Member, ASTM (USA)
• Member, American Society for Quality.(U.S.A)
• Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers.(U.S.A.)
• Member, Pakistan Engineering Council.( Pakistan )
• Associate, Society of Automotive Engineers.(U.S.A)
• Lead Auditor, National Quality Institute (Canada)
• Quality System Assessor – ISO 17025, CALA (Canada)
• Quality Systems Assessor – ISO 17025 & ISO 9001, SCC (Canada)
• Lead QMS Auditor, International Register of Certified Auditors (U.K)
• Associate Environmental Auditor, Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (U.K)
• Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2000, ISO 9001:1994 & AS 9000, AFAQ (France)
o Awards, commendations and recognition:
• Awarded Government of Pakistan Merit Scholarship in each year of Engineering
• Letter of recommendation from PIA ( Pakistan International Airlines)
• Letter of recommendation from Lakson Tobacco Company
• Certificate of Appreciation from CALTEX ,for efforts on achieving ISO 9002 certification
• Note of Commendation from EXXON for commitment to duty.
o Social affiliations:
• Former Chair, Communities in Bloom, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Alberta.
• Volunteer worker Dar-Us-Sukun, Charitable home for special children
o Personality:
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Adaptive to changing environment , team building and participative management skills
• Strong sense of responsibility , honesty and dedication
• Mobile
• Multitasking with Focused Approach on Problem Resolution Using Statistical Inference. Team Player with a
Consultative Approach in Management.
• Exceptional Time Management with a Task Oriented Approach to Projects.
• Active Social Individual with a Spirit of Volunteering and a Flair for Traveling
References: Available on request.

6. (Clients: EXXON, Design Sub-contractors: Flour Corporation, Technology Supplier: Haldor Topsoe,
Installation Sub-contractors: Pakistan Shipyard & Engineering Works & Descon. Approx project cost $
500 M)
 D-1 Debottlenecking and Modification of Absorption Tower including redesign and replacement of
packing rings and modification to packing trays. (Clients: EXXON, Installation Sub-contractors:
Descon Engineering. Approx project cost $ 8.0 M)
 Effectively operated Ammonia manufacturing facility in shift operations, without a Lost Workday
Injury in shift, including 3 Major Start-up/ Shutdowns, and 1 complete turn-around for expansion and
de-bottlenecking
 Handled a number of process upsets and emergencies without any equipment damage.
 Conducted full process Material and Energy balance calculation for evaluation of Process/Catalyst
operating efficiencies and reactor conversion rates.
 Participated and completed Inherent safer plants & HAZOP evaluation.
o Certifications & Professional Associations
• Member, ASTM (USA)
• Member, American Society for Quality.(U.S.A)
• Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers.(U.S.A.)
• Member, Pakistan Engineering Council.( Pakistan )
• Associate, Society of Automotive Engineers.(U.S.A)
• Lead Auditor, National Quality Institute (Canada)
• Quality System Assessor – ISO 17025, CALA (Canada)
• Quality Systems Assessor – ISO 17025 & ISO 9001, SCC (Canada)
• Lead QMS Auditor, International Register of Certified Auditors (U.K)
• Associate Environmental Auditor, Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (U.K)
• Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2000, ISO 9001:1994 & AS 9000, AFAQ (France)
o Awards, commendations and recognition:
• Awarded Government of Pakistan Merit Scholarship in each year of Engineering
• Letter of recommendation from PIA ( Pakistan International Airlines)
• Letter of recommendation from Lakson Tobacco Company
• Certificate of Appreciation from CALTEX ,for efforts on achieving ISO 9002 certification
• Note of Commendation from EXXON for commitment to duty.
o Social affiliations:
• Former Chair, Communities in Bloom, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Alberta.
• Volunteer worker Dar-Us-Sukun, Charitable home for special children
o Personality:
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Adaptive to changing environment , team building and participative management skills
• Strong sense of responsibility , honesty and dedication
• Mobile
• Multitasking with Focused Approach on Problem Resolution Using Statistical Inference. Team Player with a
Consultative Approach in Management.
• Exceptional Time Management with a Task Oriented Approach to Projects.
• Active Social Individual with a Spirit of Volunteering and a Flair for Traveling
References: Available on request.