Mohd Farhan Hasan

Experience

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  7-Eleven

  Oct 2006 - Dec 2006

  Store Associate

  • Performed transactions and processed payments• Learned to communicate well with a diverse group of people• Observed and interacted with customers to determine their specific needs and wants ACTIVITIES

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  McDermott International Inc.

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Student Externship

  • Shadowed Lummus process engineer and observed the tasks of a process engineer• Communicated with group of professional workers

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  Stevens Institute of Technology

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Research Assistant (Autothermal Reforming of Glycerol)

  • Conducted both catalytic partial oxidation and steam reforming of glycerol to synthesis gas experiments on biweekly basis• Utilized ASPEN Plus to simulate actual experiment and predicted results • Observed the effect of different flow rates of glycerol mixture, D.I water and temperature on the production of synthesis gas• Learned lab ethics, safety and conducts on handling chemicals, and experiment equipments such as reactor, catalyst, Gas Chromatography and HPLC• Maintained experiment piping setup and ensured no fluid and gas leakage from the setup• Met advisor in constructive weekly meeting to discuss experiment progress and submitted reports for review and feedback Show less

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  PETRONAS

  Nov 2015 - Jul 2017

  Unit Coverage: • Naphtha Hydrotreating Unit (NHT)• Platforming Unit (PFU)• Continuous Catalyst Regeneration Unit (CCR) • Mercury Removal Unit (MRU)• Reformate Splitting Unit (RSU)Responsibilities:• Monitored and ensured production of high aromatics reformate to downstream Paraxylene and Benzene units• Provided technical advices on daily operation of Mercury Removal, Hydrotreater, Platformer, and Continuous Catalyst Regenerator• Performed equipment troubleshooting such as Recovery Plus compressor high discharge pressure and temperature, Vent Gas Wash Tower low total alkalinity and high pH, and Cyclemax CCR spent lifting problem• Full time participant in PHA revalidation exercise for Platformer and Continuous Catalyst Regenerator units • Full time participant in HEMP rationalization exercise including HER and Bowtie development for major risk scenarios for Naphtha Upgrading complex• Full time participant in IPF review exercise for Hydrotreater, Platformer, and Continuous Catalyst Regenerator units• Contributed to new projects HAZOP such as LPG chloride treater, LP steam separator, reboiler MP steam desuperheater, and new hydrogen import line from KR2 to KR1• Developed JHA for new projects and maintenance works• Led Process Facility Risk Assessment (PFRA) for abnormal operations• Inspected internals of naphtha hydrotreating and platforming reactors, furnaces, columns, vessels, and cyclemax regenerator during turnaround• Led mercury hydrogenolysis and naphtha hydrotreating reactors catalysts unloading and skimming• Reviewed existing plant variable cost target and conducted variable cost target rationalization• Responsible for department procedure review and operation procedure management• Developed Scheduled Waste Management Plan (SWMP) Waste Card for Aromatics complex • Planned and conducted net gas and liquid chloride treaters adsorbents change out• Procured monthly Perchloroethylene and bi-annually Dimethyldisulfide chemicals for plant usage Show less

  • Process Engineer (Naphtha Hydrotreating & Reforming)

    Aug 2012 - Jul 2017

  • Turnaround Technologist (Hydrocracking)

    Nov 2015 - Dec 2015
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  PRefChem

  Jul 2017 - Oct 2020

  Senior Engineer - Operations Supervisor (Butadiene, PyGas, Benzene, MTBE, Offsite & Storage)

  Unit Coverage: • Pyrolysis Gasoline Hydrotreater (PGH)• Benzene Extraction Unit (BZU)• Butadiene Extraction Unit (BDU)• Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether Unit (MTBE)• Utilities (Cooling Water System)• Offsite (Tankages and Flares)Responsibilities:• Responsible for all operation activities in Butadiene, PyGas, Benzene, MTBE units• Responsible for all operation activities of Ethylene sphere, Propylene sphere, Mixed C4 bullet, Butadiene bullet, LPG bullet cryogenic Ethylene tank, Raw Pygas tank, Flux Oil tank, MTBE tank, Methanol tank, Benzene tank, and C6 Raffinate tank• Responsible for all operation activities in both Petchem and Cracker flares system, Liquid Ring Compressor system, Activated Carbon system, Ethylene reheater, Propylene reheater, Methanol circulation system, and cooling tower• Liaised with licensor Lummus and TOYO for troubleshooting and startup of units• Led optimization initiatives for PyGas Hydrotreating unit• Prepared maintenance work request and authorized both cold and hot work permits and vessel entry permit• Led operation team pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for Butadiene Extraction (BDU), Pyrolysis Gasoline Hydrotreating (PGH), Benzene Extraction (BZU), MTBE plants • Led operation team pre-comm and commissioning activities for Steam Cracker tank farm and Olefins storage facilities • Led Operation fire water network flushing team• Led Operation vessel inspection team• Led Operation steam blowing and air blowing team• Developed operating procedures e.g. Abnormal, Normal, Startup, Shutdown and Emergency• Developed technical assessment module for DCS and field operators• Trained both field operator and panel operator and enhanced the capabilities of shift operators• Performed field and panel operator technical assessment on BDU, PGH, BZU, MTBE, Offsite and Storage units • Conducted BDU Operator Training Simulator (OTS) Final Acceptance Test (FAT) with YOKOGAWA software engineer Show less

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  Vitol

  Nov 2020 - May 2023

  Operations Superintendent / Commissioning Lead

  Unit Coverage: • Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) • Effluent Treatment System (Physical, Chemical, Biological)• Fire Water System• Utilities (Cooling Water System, Steam Generation System, Plant Air and Instrument Air Generation System, Nitrogen Distribution System, LPG Vaporization System)Responsibilities:• Spearheaded HAZOP, PHA, LOPA, and Risk Assessment sessions, ensuring thorough design reviews and risk mitigation strategies.• Actively contributed to Furnace and Boiler safety reviews to optimize safety standards.• Led the design review process for the Fire Water System, including control philosophy, HAZOP, and PHA• Participated in critical audits and studies such as Materials & Corrosion Audit (MCA), Corrosion Risk Assessment Study (CRAS), and Integrity Operating Window (IOW) to ensure system integrity and compliance.• Led and executed the chemical passivation of the cooling tower, crude heater refractory dry-out, and boiler alkaline boil-out processes, ensuring operational readiness and safety.• Acted as the Steam Engineer liaison with Malaysia's Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) for boiler CF, advising HQC on regulatory requirements and resolving boiler design deficiencies.• Led SOP development and coordination with VTTI Terminal, including organizing site visits and actively participating in weekly interface meetings.• Effectively coordinated communication and collaboration between operations, maintenance, and HSE departments, fostering a seamless workflow.• Led the commissioning efforts for utilities and process systems, ensuring safe and efficient start-ups.• Thoroughly reviewed and provided feedback on over 50 project transmittals from HQC, LINDE, Boiler Master, and Sigma, ensuring all documentation met company standards.• Led the development of over 110 Operations SOPs, standardizing best practices and ensuring consistency across operations. Show less

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  PETRONAS

  May 2023 - now

  Specialist (Process), Staff Engineer (Hydrotreating and Reforming)

  • PETRONAS Chemical Group - SAFIYA Project Evaluating Waste Plastic Pyrolysis Oil as CDU/NHT feedstock• Melaka Refinery - Vacuum Gas Oil (VGO) Cold Feed to Hydrocracker (HCK) capacity upgrading project• Melaka Refinery - Lube Base Oil Jetty Loading and Slop System upgrading project• PETRONAS Gas - Peninsular Gas Utilization (PGU) overpressure contingency analysis for liquid pipeline• Melaka Refinery – Machine learning anomaly digital tools implementation at refinery via Dynamic Risk Analyzer (DRA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)• PETRONAS Research – Coke to Graphene pilot plant to commercial project• PETRONAS Research – BioMEG pilot plant to commercial project• PRefChem – Turnaround Operational Flaws Identification Exercise Show less