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Rashid Faruqi, P. Eng.
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62 Patterson Park SW Calgary, AB T3H 3C7
E: faruqi@telus.net T: (403) 247-0103
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SUMMARY
Result-driven and well-organized Engineering Professional able to combine a
unique blend of formal technical education and computer skills with a solid,
hands-on background in Pipelines, Power Generation, Oil & Gas and
Chemical Processing Industries
30+ years of International expertise in Engineering, Procurement,
Construction and Commissioning work covering conceptual design, front
end and detailed engineering design, procurement, fabrication, construction,
installation, commissioning and training together with extensive experience
in Industrial Maintenance Management and Planning using ERP. A Certified
SAP MM Consultant and a versatile team player with ability to incorporate
new concepts and interact with all levels of professionals.
EXPERIENCE
2013- Present Manager, Pipeline Engineering, Northern Courier Pipeline Project
TransCanada Calgary, AB
The project includes two liquid hydrocarbon pipelines and associated
facilities including pump stations and a tank terminal. Approximately 90
kilometers of 24 to 30-inch diameter insulated pipeline to transport heated
bitumen/diluted bitumen from the Fort Hills Mine to the Voyageur East Tank
Farm. In addition, a parallel 12-inch diameter pipeline will transport diluent
(including condensate, diesel and synthetic crude oil), from the Voyageur
East Tank Farm to the Fort Hills Mine.
Responsibilities included:
 Provide leadership in planning and execution of the FEED and detailed
pipeline engineering deliverables;
 Manage the work of internal technical disciplines and third party
engineering services providers to ensure quality engineering products
and support are delivered as required;
 Lead the resolution of technical and project issues related to the
development and engineering design for the pipelines;
 Manage budgets, Change Order Requests and assist in developing Cost
estimates
 Ensure compliance with Capital Projects Management System (CPMS),
regulatory requirements and TransCanada's standards and
specifications;
 Participate in stage gate analysis
 Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders such as land,
engineering, field operations, commercial operations, engineering
governance, procurement, regulatory, public relations, community, safety
and environment, construction, and engineering consultants as related to
the pipeline facilities;
 Ensure Company environmental and safety standards as well as local
regulations are consistently applied in design;
 Assist in maintaining the Risk register
 Work closely with the entire project team and client representatives;
 Coach and mentor staff in their performance and development

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2012- 2013 Project Engineering Manager Calgary, AB
Gas and Conventional Oil Business Unit, WorleyParsons
HUSKY Energy- Midstream Projects:
Managing Project Engineers responsible for the execution of multiple
Facilities and Pipeline projects on a reimbursable basis from pre- FEED,
FEED through to Detailed Engineering including TIC estimates
 Hardisty WCS upgrade Project- scoping / pre-FEED and TIC
estimate
 East Campus Development Project- Detailed Engineering
 SGS Leg expansion, Phase I- FEED and Detailed Engineering
 Hardisty Fire Protection- Detailed Engineering
 Sandall Thermal connection- FEED and Detailed Engineering
 Condensate Supply Upgrade- FEED and Detailed Engineering
 Wainright Pump addition- Detailed Engineering
 Cold Lake Chillers- Detailed Engineering
2011 – 2012 Senior Project Manager Calgary, AB
Pipeline Systems Business Unit, WorleyParsons
 IPF Foster Creek F-H Connection Pipelines Project: Managed
Detailed Engineering of NPS 24 and NPS 10 blend and diluent
underground pipeline
 CNRL Superpipe Pipeline and Facilities Project: Developed
deliverable list and man-hours for the class 3 estimate proposal
 BP NWA Pipeline and Facilities Project: Developed deliverable list
and man-hours for the class 3 estimate proposal
 Enbridge Fort Hills FEED Project: Assisted the team in developing
MR’s for the hot-bitumen and diluent pipelines
 Suncor Hotbit Pipeline Project: Assisted the team in completing
CWP’s for the work on the hot bitumen pipeline.
2009 – 2011 General Manager Fort Sask, AB
Gemini
Responsible for managing profit and loss for the business unit supporting
Sustaining projects, Maintenance and Turnarounds to the industry in the
Heartland and Northern Alberta regions.
 Developed and simplified systems and work processes
 Streamlined RFP handling and processing
 Redefined organizational set up
 Defined roles and responsibilities of key personnel
 Identified KPI’s for the business unit
 Identified quarterly goals for the key personnel
 Streamlined estimating and bid review process
 Introduced Project leader’s handbook for Sustaining projects and

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ResumeTurnarounds
 Streamlined weekly progress reporting for PM’s
 Review of Contracts and Service Agreements- both reimbursable and
fixed price
 Established financial KPI’s for monitoring progress
 Achieved 65% increase in revenues
2008– 2009 Senior Project Engineer Calgary, AB
IMV Projects Inc.
 Supervised a team for an above ground Pipeline project comprising of
32” Steam, 30” Emulsion, 20” Produced Gas and Fuel gas pipelines
from detailed engineering through to procurement and site support for
construction
 Coordinated disciplines for the development of the 3D pipeline model
 Ordering of valves and fittings
 Chloride Reduction Project on a SAGD facility, coordinated all
disciplines for timely completion of Engineering Work Packages
 Responsible for developing a Factored Cost Estimates for Mechanical
Equipment, Preparation of Equipment list, Data sheets, Equipment
specifications, Material Requisitions / Engineering Work Packages for
Equipment and Piping modules, HRSG and Glycol Boiler through to bid
analysis and recommendation for purchase.
 Preparation of EWP and contract for manufacturing and installation of
OTSG’s
 Undertook study for removal of soluble and insoluble iron from a 16”
diameter- 14 km Boiler Feed Water line
 Converted the Module bids to unit rates for comparison and completed
the evaluation ahead of schedule whereby enabling the client to book
shop space well in advance; successfully coordinated between various
engineering disciplines to have the IFC drawings for modules issued
ahead of schedule
2002 – 2003 Project Manager Nisku, AB/ Pakistan
Presson Descon International Ltd.
Responsible for managing FEED through to Detailed Engineering,
Construction and Commissioning of a gas processing and compression
project in collaboration with Presson manufacturing 40 week fast track
remotely located project completed within time, budget and without safety
issues
 Streamlined procurement process resulting in faster delivery of
materials and equipment
 Developed Commissioning, Start-up & Performance Testing manual for
smooth start-up
 Developed rigging plan for late delivered Gas Compressor package unit
due to space limitations
 Resolved DCS communication issue with Gas Analyzer and Gas
Compressor vendors
 Identified ‘reduced pressure’ fault across the Glycol contactor due to a
faulty non-return valve

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Resume Identified spurious tripping of Gas compressor due to faulty pressure
transmitter at commissioning
 Effectively resolved punch list issues with Client and performed 72-hr
Performance Testing of Plant
1988 – 2001 Power Services Manager Jhelum, Pakistan
ICI Pakistan Ltd.
 Design, construction and commissioning of 5 x 10 MW Power Plant
based upon HFO Engines manufactured by M/s Daihatsu- Japan
 Responsible for providing Electrical Power; Superheated Steam;
Compressed Carbon Di-oxide Gas; Compressed Air and Water to support
600 tons / day of Soda Ash manufacturing.
 Operation & Maintenance of 4 x 3 MW Steam Turbines; 9 Nos. Superheated
Steam Boilers; 6 Nos. Screw Compressors for Gas compression; 4 Nos. Air
Compressors; 6 Nos. Gas Blowers; 12 Nos. Sliding vane and lobe vacuum
engines; Multi-stage centrifugal pumps on Boiler Feed and Seal Water duty;
Submersible & Bore hole pumps
 Successfully supervised rigging of rotary dryer- 15 tons weight up to
a height of 25 meters. Supervised design, fabrication &
commissioning of 40 tph, 450 psi (g) superheated steam boiler
 Involved in the successful implementation of MAXIMO a
Computerized Maintenance Management System
 Highest number of Training hours for Plant O & M staff achieved 43%
reduction in production loss
 15 % reduction in Revenue budgets due to improved preventive
maintenance schedules
 25 % reduction in inventory levels due to review of inventory and spares
re-ordering levels
 Rectified fault in Over speed trip mechanism of Steam turbines causing
spurious tripping
 Overhauling period of Steam Turbines and Boilers reduced by 36 hours
increasing plant availability
 Excessive vibration of lobe compressors reduced by direct drive
arrangement and skid re-design
 Effective implementation of the Energy conservation plan yielded a
saving of $ 2m.
EDUCATION
 M. Eng Pipeline Engineering Program, University of Calgary, 2007 – Not
completed
 SAP R/3 Materials Management Consultant in Release 4.6B, SAP Partner
Academy, 2001
 B. Sc. Mechanical Engg- University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore,
Pakistan, 1980

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ResumeREGISTRATIONS / AFFILIATIONS
 APEGGA, 2006
 Pakistan Engineering Council
PUBLICATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
 Developing a Pipeline Integrity
Management system
 Stress Corrosion Cracking
 Permeability of Carbon Dioxide in pipeline coatings and its
measurement approaches Flaw Tolerance and the difference
between gas and liquid pipelines
 An Introduction to Maintenance Management- How it Works
 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)- an Overview
 ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Survival Guide- The History
SPECIFIC TECHNICAL EXPERTISE / SPECIALIST COURSES
 Pipeline Integrity Management
 Pipeline Design & Construction
 Pipeline Coatings
 Pipeline Economics
 Pipeline Fracture Mechanics
 Project Management Training

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