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Harry Ma

Harry Ma

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Surrey, Metro Vancouver Regional DistrictMember since March 21, 2025
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OBJECTIVE

Process Engineer

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

  • Process engineering and PMC experiences for gas, oil refinery, petrochemical and utilities for international EPC projects from FEED engineering to field engineering.
  • Experience of developing early stage of plastic recycle and CO2 membrane process.
  • Conducted HAZID, HAZOP/SIL meeting, generated safety memorandum.
  • Experiences to develop commercial process design package from lab data for Acetic Acid process and Epoxy hardener project.
  • Developed and checked DBM, FEED package for gas plant, oil sands(SAGD), refinery complex including FCC, NHT, PDH, and Aromatics.
  • Established overall Fuel, H2, IA/PA, N2, steam and water balance for oil and petrochemical complex.
  • Executed revamping Study for CDU, HDS, BTX, oil movement and utilities.
  • Prepared PFD, UFD, P&ID, LDT, equipment data sheet and instrument data sheet.
  • Simulation experience in HYSYS, PRO-II, HTFS, Flarenet, Flaresim, IPRSM, PIPE-FLO, FATHOM, ARROW, NaviWorks, and Bluebeam
  • Power user of MS Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint, and VISIO

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

Registered Professional Engineer in Alberta (APEGA), Canada

WORK EXPERIENCE

Process Lead Engineer 08.2024 – Present

Airy Point Eng, Vancouver, Canada

Major Duties

  • Revamping study for multiphase water hydraulics
  • Developed PFD, P&ID and checked mechanical datasheets

Major Projects

  • AIWWTP project, MetroVancouver, BC, Canada

Principal Process Engineer 04.2023 – 08.2024

Worley, Charleston, USA

Major Duties

  • Reported feasible liquid CO2 vaporizing system with alternative options
  • Evaluated CO2 separation performance among the Membrane, Molecular sieve (PSA), Activated carbon, and Cryogenic.
  • Checked PSV sizes in IPRSM and Suggested mitigations for PSVs and flare system.
  • Commented P&IDs for the Monomer and Polymerization Process.
  • Developed PFD, P&ID and checked mechanical datasheets

Major Projects

  • VF2 Monomer and Polymer project for Alkema, OH, USA
  • Pressure Relief Device verification and mitigation project for Williams, CO, USA
  • Coal Gasification Project (FEL2) for AmeriCarbon, WV, USA
  • Circular Syngas (Plastic recycle, FEL3) project for Eastman, TN, USA

Process Lead 01.2021 – 03.2023

Lotte E&C, Seoul, Korea

Major Duties

  • Provided FEED package for EC/DMC and EMC/DEC process for a battery electrolyte
  • Designed the EO vent system from EO conversion kinetics to apply scrubber and CTO
  • Developed HYSYS CO2 recovery process model using membrane and liquefaction to build a pilot plant
  • Developed basic design package for tar polymerization process, which includes associated hot oil, heat transfer fluid (HTF), and hot water system design to produce binding/coating pitch for Battery binder
  • Lead a team (12) of process engineers and mentored young engineers

Key Projects

  • EC/DMC, EMC/DEC project for Lotte Chem, Daesan, Korea
  • CO2 capture project for Lotte Chem, Yeosu, Korea
  • Tar polymerization project for Dongyang Environment Co., Deasan, Korea

Process Lead Engineer 10.2019 – 05.2020 Anvil Corporation, Washington, USA

Major Duties

  • Executed conceptual design of revamping projects and prepared design basis
  • Developed design basis for the LPG railcar loading and unloading system
  • Validated PSVs and flare system for refinery processes
  • Coordinate at site for field engineering and commissioning tasks

Key Projects

  • Refinery Corrosion (Desalter, HDS Filter) project, Marathon Anacortes Refinery, Washington, USA
  • PSVs and the flare validation project for Chevron Salt Lake Refinery, Utah, USA
  • LPG unloading system for BP Cherry Point Refinery, Washington, USA
  • Reformer compressor control system upgrade for BP Cherry Point, Washington, USA

Process Engineer, PMC 04.2018 – 02.2019 Honeywell UOP, Houston, USA

Major Duties

  • Established safety system set up and checked safety memorandum for aromatics processes including PDH and PP.
  • Checked and approved PFD, P&ID, process data sheet and reviewed mechanical data sheet and logic diagrams for consistency between documents.
  • Closed out HAZOP recommendations and revise engineering deliverables including SOP
  • Prepared piping class comparison between UOP and Shell based on API 941, B31.3 and NACE MR-0175 and finalized piping class for petrochemical project
  • Managed and expedited SK and Samsung engineering to deliver the EDP

Key Projects

  • PRIZe (Refinery complex, CDU/RFCC and BTX) project for KIPIC, Al-Zour, Kuwait

Process Lead Engineer 09.2012 – 10.2019 TetraTech Canada, Vancouver, Canada

Major Duties

  • Checked and approved PSV sizing calculations for process columns, Heat exchangers, vessels, compressors, boilers and reactor recycle loops.
  • Prepared FEED package and executed detail engineering for pipeline project
  • Checked and approved DBM for SAGD projects
  • Participated HAZOP and resolved the action items for Refinery and SAGD projects
  • Reviewed process description, control narrative, HAZOP and participated 3D model review meetings.
  • Reported jurisdictional boundary between ERCB and ABSA for SAGD plant
  • Executed study between PCP and ESP

Key Projects

  • Transmountain pipeline expansion project (TMEP) for Kinder Morgan, AB, Canada
  • Refinery PSV and flare validation project, Chevron Burnaby Refinery, BC, Canada
  • Phase 3 pipeline project, MEG Energy, Alberta, Canada
  • Christian Lake SAGD phase-2 & 2B projects, MEG Energy, Alberta, Canada
  • Sunrise Phase 1 Well Pad ESP Conversion Project, Husky, Alberta, Canada

Principal Process Engineer, PMC 07.2014 – 12.2015 Amec Foster Wheeler, Redding, UK

Major Duties

  • Participated P&ID meetings and approval to finalize process design of ARDS, HDS, ATU, SRU and utilities at PMT/PMC head office in Yokohama, Japan
  • Conducted HAZID/HAZOP/SIL meetings and approved HAZOP close out
  • Reviewed and approved compressors, pump, vessel, PSV data sheets, relief loads and flare system based on Shell DEP specification.
  • Investigated high sulfur feed to ARDS and report for future refinery operation.
  • Reported concerns in tie-in between existing units and new units including tank farm
  • Reviewed EPC alarm management procedure and set up the priority for operation
  • Coordinated with JGC, SK and GS engineering to produce high quality deliverables.

Key Projects

  • KNPC Clean Fuel Project(CFP) project, KNPC, Mina Al-Ahmadi, Kuwait

Process Consultant, PMC 06.2011 – 07.2012 SCT Engineering Ltd, Seoul, Korea

Major Duties

  • Reviewed BTX FEED package and prepared reports to optimize flare system, to remove Tatoray recycle bypass system, to save energy, and to maximize condensate recovery
  • Prepared revamping report: reviewed flare system, established fuel gas balance, planned to reuse or to modify equipment, control valves, and in-line instruments, verified line sizes, and hydraulics.
  • Established fuel gas balance, for BTX complex and reviewed utilities.
  • Executed CDU heat integration: analyzed H/E fouling, applied pinch technology & plate heat exchanger on CDU column overhead
  • Support proposals for the Bio-Gas project with Rentech(USA) and VDU revamping project for S-oil Refinery, Onsan, Korea.
  • Mentored process engineers from Hyundai Oil Bank and Hyundai Heavy Industry

Key Projects

  • #2 BTX Revamping Project, Hyundai Oil Bank, Daesan, Korea
  • #2 CDU Revamping Project (Basic Design), Hyundai Oil Bank, Daesan, Korea

Senior Process Engineer, PMC 04.2010 – 06.2011 Mott MacDonald, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Major Duties

  • Updated FEED package for fuel, steam and water system for refinery complex
  • Re-designed nitrogen system, IA/PA, potable and utility water system
  • Resolved flare, steam and hydraulics issues between contractors
  • Suggested several (5) options for sale propane production. Executed feasibility study for propylene/off spec propane
  • Evaluated PDH technologies to select PDH process and executed pre-FEED.
  • Feasibility study for the Coker and PDH units.
  • Coordinated interface work between Contractors (Samsung, GS, SK and DaeWoo engineering and KNPC

Key Projects

  • Takreer Refinery Expansion Project (CDU/RFCC complex), Takreer, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Senior Process Engineer 07.2008 – 03.2010 Fluor, Irvine, USA

Major Duties

  • Provided design basis, process description and safeguarding narrative in FEED package
  • Set up the utility failure basis for flare system and checked relief loads.
  • Developed UFDs and P&IDs of boiler, water, steam, IA/PA and power generation (STG) according to ExxonMobil design specification.
  • Designed flare system, reported individual PSV relief loads and evaluated load mitigation

Key Projects

  • Shah Gas Development Project (FEED), GASCO, Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • HCC project Flare study, SK Energy, Incheon, Korea
  • Point Thomson Project(Onshore Gas Project, FEED), ExxonMobil, Alaska, USA

Senior Process Engineer 03.2005 – 07.2008 Bantrel Co., Calgary, Canada

Major Duties

  • Designed process integration between process plants and utilities
  • Prepared P&IDs for integration and revamping process plant
  • Executed fired heaters revamping (Naphtha and gas oil Hydrotreater)
  • Checked system hydraulics, PSV, line size, compressor loops with settling condition for revamping plant

Key Projects

  • RCP1.1 U&O (Refinery conversion project), Petrocanada, Edmonton, Canada
  • RCP Revamping (Refinery) project, Petrocanada, Edmonton, Canada
  • Voyageur Project (Coker unit) for Suncor Energy, Fort. McMurray, Canada

Process Specialist 03.2004 – 01.2005 Fluor, Calgary, Canada

Major Duties

  • Developed plant wide overall water balance and steam balance
  • Simulated VRU system for vent gas recovery for tank farm using HYSYS

Key Projects

  • Horizon Oil Sands Project for CNRL, Fort. McMurray, Canada

Senior Process Engineer 02.1999 – 05.2003 SK E&C, Seoul, Korea

Major Duties

  • Designed conceptual utility system which include cooling towers, boilers, STG and water treatment packages for refinery complex
  • Analyzed and designed the flare network system of petrochemical plant and refinery complex by PRO-II and HYSYS. Wrote revamping reports
  • Developed basic design package including heat & material balance, PFD, P&ID, equipment and instrument data sheets for VOC recovery project. Prepared VRU(Vapor recovery unit) RFQ and analyzed biding proposals

Key Projects

  • Madero Refinery Complex Project for PEMEX, Madero, Mexico
  • Oman Diesel-HDS Project (18,000BPSD-HDS, 20,000BPSD-ATU, 15TPD-SRU) for Oman Refinery Co., Muscat, Oman
  • Flare system revamping project for Korea Kumho Petrochemical Project, Ulsan, Korea

Process System Engineer 04.1998 – 01.1999 Toyo Engineering Co., Narashino, Japan

Major Duties

  • Conducted detailed system design for p-Xylene plant and HDS plant.
  • Updated P&IDs, prepared Boiler RFQ, issued package data sheets
  • Conducted HAZOP study and updated HAZOP action sheets

Key Projects

  • Aromatic Project for Aromatics Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (AMSB), Kertih, Malaysia
  • UFM Associated (HDS) Project for Uzbekneftegas, Fergana, Uzbekistan

Process Lead Engineer 01.1989 – 12.1997

GS E&C, Seoul, Korea

Major Duties

  • Conducted basic design and developed FEED packages for Acetic Acid Plant and Epoxy Hardener plant.
  • Detail engineering for polymerization (PVC) project
  • Provided PFD, P&ID, equipment and instrument data sheets according to the simulation results by DESIGN-II and PRO-II/PROCESS IV
  • Experienced to operate CDU, Reformer, and Utilities.
  • Performed plant check out, commissioning, startup and performance test run for CDU, gasoline blending unit and oil terminals
  • Control system design and project coordination for Lube Base Oil Project

Key Projects

  • TPI splitter plant phase-I project(CDU and Tank Farm) for Thai Petrochemical Industry Public Co., Ltd., Rayong, Thailand
  • Control System Modernization Project for Lube Base Oil for S-Oil, Ulsan, Korea
  • LGMC copper expansion project (120,000MTPY-Cu) for LG Metal Co., Ltd., Onsan, Korea - Smelter Unit / Sulfuric Acid Unit / Refining Unit/ Utilities
  • Acetic Acid(100MTPY) project for LG Chemical Co., Ltd., Seoul, Korea
  • PVC projects(Phase 3 & 4) for LG Chem, Yeocheon, Korea

EDUCATION

  • B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, KyungHee University, Seoul, Korea.

References available upon request

Experience

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

  • Process engineering and PMC experiences for gas, oil refinery, petrochemical and utilities for international EPC projects from FEED engineering to field engineering.
  • Experience of developing early stage of plastic recycle and CO2 membrane process.
  • Conducted HAZID, HAZOP/SIL meeting, generated safety memorandum.
  • Experiences to develop commercial process design package from lab data for Acetic Acid process and Epoxy hardener project.
  • Developed and checked DBM, FEED package for gas plant, oil sands(SAGD), refinery complex including FCC, NHT, PDH, and Aromatics.
  • Established overall Fuel, H2, IA/PA, N2, steam and water balance for oil and petrochemical complex.
  • Executed revamping Study for CDU, HDS, BTX, oil movement and utilities.
  • Prepared PFD, UFD, P&ID, LDT, equipment data sheet and instrument data sheet.
  • Simulation experience in HYSYS, PRO-II, HTFS, Flarenet, Flaresim, IPRSM, PIPE-FLO, FATHOM, ARROW, NaviWorks, and Bluebeam
  • Power user of MS Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint, and VISIO

Education

  • B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, KyungHee University, Seoul, Korea.

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