CAREER EPISODE 1
I) Introduction:
[CE 1.1]
The first career will comprehensively detail my project, titled “Greenfield Aluminium Smelter Project”. All the project tasks were allocated to me as a Process Engineer. It was initiated in February 2009, and the project termination due date was December 2010.
The project was carried out by Northeastern University Engineering & Research Institute Co., Ltd., based in Shenyang, China.
II) Background:
[CE 1.2]
The project is based in Zouping City, Shandong Province. It has four distinctive seasons. The average temperature is about 26.8℃ in summer and -3℃ in winter. The lowest winter temperature is about -10℃. And highest temperature in summer is about 39℃.
It was a wasteland near a mountain before construction. The distance from the area to the city centre is about 15km. Water and power can be provided easily from the main network. The city road is only 1km away from the project area.
[CE 1.3]
This project is a greenfield aluminium smelter developed by selecting any aluminium cells. The most appropriate aluminium cell for this project was the NEUI400 (400 kA), with a capacity of 40kt/a. Northeastern University Engineering & Research Co., Ltd was responsible for the engineering of this project. The chief project objectives were:
- Built an aluminium smelter plant as per engineering standards.
- Improved the design of cells
[CE 1.4]
To Perform all the Allocated Tasks, I was Responsible for the following Duties:
- Performed the engineering of the cast house, pot room, maintenance building and lab building.
- Prepared the process description for the feasibility studies report, developed the technical program, equipment sizing, prepared equipment layout drawings, and cell test report writing.
- Coordinated with the project team on the construction site.
- Visited the construction site every day to check the progress of each shop.
- Attended meetings and resolved all the encountered issues efficiently.
CAREER EPISODE 2
I) Introduction:
[CE 2.1]
The episode illustrates the project “Design of an Alumina Plant”. I fulfil all the project responsibilities as a Process Engineer. It was commenced in November 2013 and finished in December 2014. Beiing Worley Engineering & Technology Co., Ltd. carried out the project. The project was carried out in Beijing City, China.
II) Background:
[CE 2.2]
The project aimed to upgrade the existing alumina plant, which had been in operation for many years, and to upgrade certain parts to increase production efficiency. This was done by completing the technical upgrade drawings for an alumina plant owned by ALCOA.
To complete the job efficiently and economically, the Worley Beijing office supported the Perth office and performed the work together.
[CE 2.3]
I Performed the following Core Functions:
- Checked the drawings provided by the Perth office, drew a process flowchart, and calculated the size of equipment, pipelines, and made comments on drawings.
- Calculated equipment input and output to ensure a smooth process.
- Selected appropriate valve types and developed process parameters.
- Reviewed the process drawings submitted by drafters, checked equipment connections, pipelines, valves, etc., to make sure that all the modifications were consistent with comments.
- Communicate with other engineers about any technical questions raised by the Beijing office and any comments or feedback from the Perth office.
- Prepared and submitted MHs estimates to the Perth office.
- Arranged proper drafting and engineering resources to complete work.
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CAREER EPISODE 3
I) Introduction:
[CE 3.1]
The last career episode is the “Rare Earth Pilot Plant”, which began in December 2016 and is still ongoing. I served as Process Engineer on this project, which was assigned to China Metallurgical Engineering Co., Ltd. (Sinosteel Equipment & Engineering Co., Ltd.), based in Beijing, China.
II) Background:
[CE 3.2]
The rare earth pilot plant is a greenfield project. The plant’s annual mineral treatment capacity is about 60kt. The process occurring in the plant includes mining, beneficiation, and hydrometallurgy. The customer provided the DFS files, which included the process package.
The contractor for this project is Sinosteel Equipment & Engineering Co. Ltd. The objectives of this project were to build a rare-earth pilot plant and to test and improve the process to make a larger plant, 10 times the size of the pilot plant.
[CE 3.3]
The Points below show my Roles and Responsibilities:
- Prepared the equipment quotation for the Bene area for the customer before the contract was signed.
- Reviewed the process drawings for the Bene area
- Checked the equipment sizes for the Bene area
- Reviewed equipment bidding documents for the Bene area
- Negotiated with vendors for equipment supply.
- Coordinated between the customer and the engineering company about the drawings received and submitted
- Prepared project weekly progress reports and managed all the project activities. Get free CDR samples at AustraliaCDRHelp.Com.
