Chemical Engineer with over 25 years experience in the nuclear industry, seeking a professional position.

July 2005

- to-date

Day & Zimmermann, Stockport

• Multi-Attribute Decision Analysis Study on four potential process options for the treatment of intermediate level effluent from B38 Silo Direct Encapsulation Plant (SDP) at Sellafield, yet to be built.
• Reviewed the effluent flow-sheet for the chosen process treatment option.
• Carried out a preliminary assessment of spray systems to be used on the SDP Plant.
• Performed checks on SSDs against Design Review Recommendations
• Checked and updated Process Description(s) for SDP.
• SQEP level three for checking team documents/work.

Jan 1995 -

Oct 2005

BNFL plc, Research & Technology, Sellafield

• Technical Support to Magnox and Thorp plants.
• Plant & Process Optioneering studies into Treatment of Aqueous Waste Streams.

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May 1988 -

Dec 1994

BNFL plc, Research & Technology, Aerial Affluent Group, Sellafield

• Technical advice and recommendations to plant management for monitoring of aerial discharges.
• Assessment of the adequacy of existing sampling systems on plants.
• Installation and testing of new sampling systems on plant.
• Measurement and assessment of the performance of existing equipment for the abatement of radioactive aerial discharges.

Dec 1987 -

May 1988

BNFL plc, Plant Safety Group, Sellafield

• Planned for Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies for Highly Active Evaporation and Storage Plant, Sellafield.
• Acted as a secretary during HAZOP meetings.

May 1982-

Dec 1987

BNFL plc, Research & Technology, Vitrification Group, Sellafield

• Responsible as a member of the team for the commissioning of Simulate Production and Full Scale Inactive Vitrification Plants.

• Checked Engineering drawings for feasibility and safety as part of plant startup and troubleshooting.
• Commissioned Simulate Production and Full Scale Inactive Vitrification Plants.
• Responsible for the preparation, maintenance and operation of pilot and full scale plants for the development and testing of vitrification process and plant for the immobilisation of the highly active liquor waste.
• Responsible for interpretation and execution of operating schedules, the preparation of working instructions and the interpretation of experimental data generated in the plants' operation.

Jan 1981-

May 1982

BNFL plc, Research & Technology, Pre-Installation Equipment Testing Group, Sellafield

• Responsible for design, procurement, installation and operation of test rigs.

Dec 1978-

Jan 1981

BNFL plc, Research & Technology, Technical Support Team, Sellafield

• Provided Chemical Engineering support to the multi-disciplinary Technical Team providing support to Highly Active Evaporation and Storage Plant, B215.
• Provided Technical support in the field of data collection, collation and the assessment of plant data for monitoring existing plant performance and for design of future plant extensions.
• Organised and performed plant based experimental investigations in highly hazardous radioactive environment where safety is of paramount importance.

Oct 1977

Universityof Strathclyde

M.Sc Plant & Process Design

July 1975

Universityof Bradford

B.Tech Degree in Chemical Engineering

Technical Support

• Extensive experience of technical support work related to plants treating radioactive waste streams from the reprocessing of spent nuclear fuels.

Plant Commissioning

• Experience of Plant Commissioning and Operations of full scale inactive plants and experimental rigs gained as a Shift Leader.

Effluent Treatment

• Experience and Expertise in the abatement of Aerial Effluent Streams from nuclear plants.

Evaporation Technology

• Wide Knowledge and Expertise in Evaporation Technology.

Computing

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)

Languages

• Fluent Urdu, Punjabi

Driving

• Full Clean UK Driving Licence

Safety

• The Institution of Occupational Safety & Health

Resource Management

• British Nuclear Group, Internal Training

Cost Planning & Control

• British Nuclear Group, Internal Training

Risk Analysis & Management

• British Nuclear Group, Internal Training