VICTOR KAPOOR, P.E.

1823 Pepper Tree Ct.

Houston, Tx 77479

281-513-6805 (Cell ); 281-565-5060 Hm / Even.

E: Kapoorvi@yahoo.com

EDUCATION

• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

California State University, Long Beach, California

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

California State University, San Louis Obispo, California

• Professional Engineer (PE), State of Texas (License No. 79960)

• Member ASME

• Multinational Experience

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Over 25 years experience as a Sr. Mechanical Piping / Equipment Engineer responsible for
generating Specifications, Material selection, Calculations, Bid evaluation, Vendor selection,
design / Engineering document review and approval for Plant Piping and Equipment to include:
Rotating Machinery, Centrifugal Compressors and Pumps, Gas Turbines, Fired Heaters, Boilers,
Heat-exchangers, Pressure Vessels, Drums, Skid mounted Packages, Blowers, and Mixers that
are being used in various Petro-Chemical, Oil / Gas, Power Plants, Pipeline and Off-Shore
industries. Experience with Major Capital Projects and Turn-around.
Also, worked as a Piping Stress Engineer (Caesar-2) for 10 years, responsible for the entire
Project..Conducted Grass Root Conceptual Studies and Cost Estimation analysis. Field and
Technical Support engineer in several construction projects. Worked as a Plant Pre-
commissioning and Commissioning engineer . Some Knowledge in HVAC and Fire Fighting
Systems.

Other assignments included: Plant Maintenance, Pressure Vessels Design and Fabrication,
Equipment Engineer, Field Inspection / troubleshooting, Company Representative and Technical
Consultant. Familiar with ASME, API, ASTM, ANSI, NACE, ISO-9000. Codes

Additional Skills:

Good verbal and written communication skills. Team Player and Project co-oridinator. Can
Handle Multiple assignments Independently, and completing them on time. Have supervised and
trained other engineers. Efficient in MS office. Hands on Plant and Project Engineering
experience. Strong points are initiative and innovative problem solving ability.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Project / Mech Engineer

Jacobs
5995 Rogerdale Road
Houston , Tx 77072
Oct, 2007 to Present

: 1,000 MM ( 10 Years ): BP-San Juan Coal Bed Methane Major Project – North Durango-
Colorado( Gas Production, Collection, Distribution, and Pipeline System ) :

Duties :
• Preparation Of Specifications, Material Selection, Data Sheets ,Requisitions , for
Pipeline System and Mechanical Equipment ( Dehy. / Separation Skid Packages , Glycol
Cooling Fin-Fans, Pumps, Pig Launcher , Receivers, Vessels and Tanks )

• Wrote Specifications, Requisition, Review vendor information for Specialty Items ,

such as Valves, Flame Arrestor, Truck Loading connections / Couplers ( Kamvloke/ Safe
Rack , Flex-Pipe )

• Technical Bid Evaluation of Vendor Packages , and Purchase recommendations

• Project Forecasting / Cost Estimation Analysis

• Inter- Discipline Co-ordination . Project Management.

• Checked, and Updated P & ID’s as Per Project Guidelines

• Stress Analysis of Compressor Piping , Glycol System, underground Piping , Analyzed

Nozzle Loadings , designed Pipe Supports , Springs as per ASME B31.3 codes

• Written Procedures for Coating , Pressure and Hydro-testing .

• Technical Support and instructions to Shop Fabrication and Field Installation

• Additional Safety Training @ “ Beyond Zero “

• QA / QC and Model Review

Sr Project / Mech Piping Engr

CDI Engineering Group

9800 Center Pkway / Bissonet St @ Beltway -8

Houston , Tx 77036

June 17, 2006 to Sept 2007

Project and Mechanical Piping Engineer on $ 100 MM - MEMC – Silane Expansion

Project – 2006 at Pasadena , Tx. Coordinated Mech Piping design, and Equipment
Engineering activities to include :

• Project and design assignment for various Static and Rotating Equipment
engineering packages to include : Pressure Vessels , Heat Exchanger ,
Reciprocating Compressor , Pumps , Heaters, Agitators , Filters , Coolers ,
Cranes , Industrial Exhaust Fans etc

• Reviewed and developed Data Sheets , Calculations , Equipment Sizing ,

Specifications , and Process studies.

• Verified Completeness , consistency of design and constructability of all

equipment for the project.

• Reviewed Project P & ID ‘s , Material Selection, and Equipment design to

meet MEMC Standards and Specifications .

• Made Quick hand and Ceaser-2 Stress Engineering Calculations

• Prepared Procurement Engineering Packages ( Inquiry, purchase

Requisitions, Tech Bids , evaluation , recommendation , selection , and
vendor Liaison and discussion etc).

• Co-oridinating mechanical engineering activities with other engineering

disciplines.

• Held Technical discussions and provided Technical support with Process ,

Piping , Civil , field , purchasing and Client etc.

• Provided the analysis and resolution of various mechanical Piping /

Equipment problems .
 • Provided Field assistance , design discussion, and recommendations to the
client Engineers

• Comprehensive Knowledge of ASME , API , ANSI, NEC , OSHA Codes and

industry wide guidelines

Sr. Mechanical / Equipment Engineer :

CB & I-Howe-Baker

9800 Center Parkway # 700

Houston, TX 77036

March 20, 06 to June15, 06

Functions & Responsible @ Project : $ 250 Millions Chevron Texas Cabinda –LNG Gas
Plant , Angola

• Design, specify, select, document, and help procurement mech. Equipment to

assist in the completion of LNG Gas Plant.

• Produced Data Sheets, drawings, specifications, reviewed supplier’s

documents, drawings, and bid evaluation.

• Provided Equipment Reliability, Inspection , Technical , Construction ,Field ,

and Procurement Support

• Interface with other engineering disciplines as well as Project management

team.

• Experience in ASME Codes, Rotating Equipment ,Heat Exchangers, Vessels ,

and towers

Mechanical / Project Engineer :

Bayer Chemical Plant / Technology Services ,
8500 West Bay Road , Baytown, TX 77520
October.05 to March 19,06

Responsibilities Included@ Chlor-Alkali $ 100 Million Baytown Expansion Chemical Plant ::

• Wrote and Reviewed Equipment Spec. for Rotating Equipment, Vessels, Heat
Exchangers.

• Prepared Data Sheets for Vendor Quotes and Follow-up

• Reviewed P & ID’s and Piping Drawings

• Prepared Bid Packages, Evaluation / Selection

• Tech. Support, & Co-ordination @ Vendor, Purchasing, Construction Personnel’s, and

other design Depts.

• Prepared Construction Setting Packages, and Field Support

• Project Management, cost , & scheduling during all phases of the Project

• Supervised other engineers

• Motivated Team Player

LCS Constructors

11410 Brittmoore Pk Dr

Houston, Tx 77041

Equipment / Facility Engineer

(Aug. 2004 to Oct.2005 )

Working as an Equipment / Facility Engineer on a 25 Million Huntsman Consolidated R & D

Lab. Campus ( 175,000 Sq. Ft ) at The Woodlands, Tx . The responsibilities in the design
development phase are :
 • Develop Mech. Equipment Specifications and Design for : Air Compressor Package,
Vacuum System Pumps, Water Softener System, Hot Water / DI system, Nitrogen Supply
system, Steam Boiler, Piping distribution system for Gases etc.

• Prepare Bid Packages for Vendors

• Provide Technical Support to the project

• Prepare Cost Estimation of various equipment

• Co-ordination and attended meetings with other project Groups such as Architecture,
A/C , Construction, Fire System, Electrical Engineers, Plumbing and other Vendors ( CDI
)

• Designed small bore piping layout and sizing for 25 different Gases for 40 Labs

Richtech Engineering Co.

10,260 Westheimer Rd. # 640
Houston, TX 77042

Consultant Mechanical Engineer :

( May, 2004 to August, 2004 )

Working as a Mechanical Engineering Consultant on Feed Review and Detail Engineering for a
on-shore Oil and Gas Production Facility of Vintage Petroleum Yemen, Inc., Yemen.

Responsibilities :

• Updated & modified P& ID’s, Piping & Instruments Dwgs.

• Design / Selection of Rotating Equipment ( Compressor, Pumps, Vessels )

• Technical Support / Pipeline Design

 • Design Review

• Preparing Equipment BID Packages for Vendors

• Bid Evaluations

• Project Readiness Review

Functioning Independently on technical work with limited supervision.

Sr. Field Engineer:

URS Corp. Inc

600 Carondelet Street

New Orleans, LA 70130-3587

August 2003 to Nov.2003

Project Assignment : To Repair and Construct a failed Steam and Condensate Lines
and installation of a Vent Line to relieve pressure in the existing product recovery
wells, located at the Marathon-Ashland ( MAP ) refinery, Cattlesburg , Kentucky. The
system consists of conveyance structure housing a series of extraction wells, utility
and flush piping runs and freeze protection system that interconnect the recovery
system to the refinery.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Supervised field construction team and provided technical guidance and field
engineering assistance.

• Reviewed construction drawings, prepared engineering changes, set

schedule, and monitored installation.

• Documented all work performed by contractors.

• Attended daily meetings with contractors and site Health / Safety officer.

• Co-ordinated and managed all field activities, verified materials,

workmanship, Steam tests for reliability, assured results meet design, cost,
and time schedule for the project completion.
 • Prepared punch-list , quality control; Conducted Hydro-tests per ASME/ ANSI
B31.1 & B31.3

• Project was delivered on time within budget and Zero accident safety.

Oct. 2002 to May 2003

Project / Equipment Engineer :

Teknica ( U.K ) Ltd. ,

Holborn Tower, 137 High Holborn St., London,UK

Responsibilities :

• Seconded to SOC ( Sirite Oil Company ) - Attahaddy – Algeria

• Attahaddy Gas field Development Project.

Typical Activities :

Acted as Company Representative and supervised the Erection, Pre-commissioning,

Commissioning, and Start-up for Two Units of Nuovo Pignon/ GE ( MS 5001 PA )- 20
MW Gas Turbine / Generators, and three Propane Centrifugal Compressors.

• Implemented Company, Vendor Standards, Procedures, and Safety methods.

Co-ordination with other engineering disciplines.

• Industry Codes Followed :API-686 ( Machinery Installation Design ),API-617,

API-661 ( Lube Oil ), API-614 ( Shaft Sealing ) throughout the Project.

• Reviewed Turbine Operation and Maintenance manuals ( 28 Volumes ).

• Conducted Progress Meetings and compiled Daily / weekly Reports

• Prepared Completion Schedule Charts and Keeping Records.

• Approved Field Changes and Provided Technical support.

• Reviewed / Checked construction drawings and signed off final drawings and
documents.

• Checked all Phases of Construction, and Conducted Material Inspections.

 • Witness all installation Checks, Dimensions, Tolerances, Alignment, Grouting
and approved various tests such as Hydro / Air and Lube Oil Flushing Tests..

• Similar Type of work performed for Centrifugal Pumps, Air Cooled Heat
Exchangers, Water Treatment Plant, Air Compressor Units throughout the
Plant.

March 2002 to September 2002

Sr. Mechanical Engineer:

Jacobs Canada, Inc

400S. - 8500 Macleod Trail S

Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2H 2N7

Lead Mechanical engineer on Exxon-Mobil, Labarge Acid / Gas Injection and Co-
Generation project in Wyoming. Responsible for complete stress analysis of all
critical lines, including, steam lines, Flare lines, HP Gas Injection lines, Fin-fan cooler
lines, suggesting restrains, supports, hangers, and modification in piping. Analyzed
Nozzles and vessel stresses , using WRC-107 and WRC-297. Reviewed and approved
all equipment, piping design work, material specifications and providing technical
support and details co-ordination of various other engineering disciplines. Assisted
in design of firewater and under ground drainage system, using Polyethylene /PVC
piping. Made periodic field visits. Extensive Knowledge of ASME B 31.3 codes,
CEASAR-2 and AUTOPIPE software. Attended Management seminars.

Oct. 2001- March 2002

Sr. Mech. Engineer:

Whaler Marine, Inc., 14410 West Sylvanfield, Houston, TX 77014

Working and Responsible for conceptual and design studies for Power Plant Barges
for offshore and on-shore industries. Involved in piping layout, steam lines, Pumps
selection, Power Plant equipment arrangement and selection, writing specifications,
vendor and client technical support. Cost Evaluation and Preparing bid packages for
various Projects.

Oct. 2000 – Sept 2001

Lead Mechanical / Equipment Eng.

ALASKA ANVIL CORPORATION , 509 West 3rd Avenue, Anchorage, AK

99501

Served as Lead Equipment, Mechanical Engineer on various gas and oil pipeline
projects for Phillips Alaska at Meltwater Drill Site on the North Slope of Alaska.
Provided leadership, insight, reviews, engineering co-ordination, and technical
support for the development of oil production drill sites at North Slope.

Responsible for conceptual piping study and equipment design, requisition of

pressure vessels, storage tanks, manifolds design, P&ID, hydraulics, plot plan
layout, specifications, cost analysis, stress analysis for liquid / gas pipelines, pumps
selection, heaters, and piping for hook-up of produced crude and injection wells.
Also participated as a lead engineer for equipment bid preparation,
recommendations for vendors, and application of various engineering techniques.

Lead Mechanical Engineer

SAUDI ARAMCO OIL COMPANY, P.O. Box 5250, Jeddah 21422, Saudi Arabia

June 1996 – January 2000

Lead Mechanical / Piping Engineer in the Technical Support Unit of Saudi Armco Oil
Co. Responsible for Mechanical / Piping Engineering and Design at Tie-in, Pumping
Stations, Rotating Equipment, Site Survey, Field-Checks, Maintenanceon existing
and new construction / revamp FCCU for Jeddah Refinery. Updated P & IDs of the
plant. Project
Prepared comprehensive engineering packages inclusive of scope, construction
drawings, and bill of materials, answering technical queries, estimates, evaluation
of vendor drawings on rotating equipment, vessels and heat exchangers. Designed
loops and replaced expansion joints. Assisted plant operation in the commissioning
of Va. 2 Project. Served as consultant for any stress problems. Supervised
contracting engineering services and outside vendors.

July 1993 - June 1996

Project / Mechanical Engineer

KUWAIT SANTA FE CO. / KUWAIT OIL CO.,13112 Safat, Ahmadi, Kuwait

Provided Project / Field Engineering support for rehabilitation of piping, vessels, heat
exchangers, and pumps. Studied compressor vibrations and designed special
restraints. Assigned as Mechanical Engineer on a Task Force for start up and
commissioning of the solar compressor for Wafra and Altameerprojects. Prepared
final drawings from P&IDs on systems for flare, blowdown, side stream, condensate,
and fuel lines.Directed project efforts between various other engineering disciplines.
Prepared plans, specifications and estimates for process piping valves, flanges and
skid units. Used Caesar II computer analysis. This project also required hands-on
experience with sub-contractor administration.

July 1992 - January 1993

Senior Project Engineer

BEGMANN HEAVY INDUSTRIES, 16530 Peninsula Blvd. , Houston, TX 77015

Worked as a Senior Project / Mechanical-ASME Engineer with a major pressure

vessel fabrication facility. Assisted Chief Engineer and followed all client
specifications and changes on vessels. Checked client drawings, wrote stress, and
ASME code reports, coordinated efforts with shop/welding personnel, quality control,
material procurement, vessel scheduling, Safety Dept., and client interface.

Made engineering design calculations on shipping saddles, lifting, tailing lugs,

stiffening rings, reinforcement pads, clips, nozzle connections, MAWP, zick analysis
per ASME Codes (Sect. VIII, Div. 1 and 2), WRC-107, and AISC specifications.
Prepared vessel cost estimates.

January 1992 - July 1992

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

S & B ENGINEERS, INC., 7825 Park Place, Houston, Texas 77087

Mechanical Engineer on Arco Chemical Co. Styrene (POSM-2) construction project in

Channelview. Duties included: Field Engineering, preparing piping punchlist,
hydrotesttask force, stress evaluation of Badger Co.'s design, audited construction
quality assurance for compliance with ASME codes checking, and test run on
rotating equipment, and compressors. Audited engineering reports, and
procurement records. Reviewed pressure vessel drawings, heat exchanger,
expansion joints, and inspected vessels and welds and checked specifications and
codes. Used Caesar II and Simplex/Triflex for this analysis

March 1991 - January 1992

Mechanical Engineering Specialist

MATRIX ENGINEERING, INC., P.O. Box 3731, Beaumont, Texas

Worked on Mobil Co. refinery revamp and expansion projects in Beaumont.

Performed mechanical piping layout and developed piping plans and isos. Designed
pipe supports, hangers, snubbers, rotating equipment, performed stress analysis
and rectified complex piping through Caesar II Computer Program and hand
calculations. Reviewed pressure vessels, heater vendor drawings, and calculations
per ASME Sec. VII, Div.I Codes. Evaluated high-pressure and process lines connected
to rotating equipment. Prepared reports for clients inquiries, and vibration analysis.
Gained fabrication shop and field experience.

December 1989 - March 1991

Senior Mechanical Engineer

H & R INTERNATIONAL, INC. , 4828 Loop Central Dr., Houston, Texas 77081

Assigned as mechanical engineer on a $21 million expansion for PD Glycol in

Beaumont, Texas. Responsibilities included design and stress analysis of piping
systems including specialty items such as hangers and supports. Assisted in
preparing specifications, bid tabulations and drawing approval. Provided vendor
interface and technical support for the project team.

Supported other projects as construction engineer and field engineer. Functions

included quality check, material handling and interface with other disciplines.
Recommended and rectified field/design problems. Used Caesar II computer
analysis program.

May 1988 - December 1989

Staff Mechanical Engineer

GDS ENGINEERS, INC. , 2646 South Loop West, Houston, Texas 77054

Worked on refinery maintenance projects for Arco, Exxon and Enterprise Productions
Inc. in the Houston area. Provided technical support for turnarounds, revamps and
expansion projects. Provided design calculations for expansion joints, steam turbine
and pump loading to meet ANSI/API codes. Coordinated efforts with various
engineering disciplines. Performed computer analysis of piping systems using static
frequency of complex piping structures and designed special restraints for vibration
controls.