Matt Afshar

Background

About Matt Afshar

10+ years of experience in EPC / EPCM / Operation environment, specifically in large process / power plant projects • Preparation and review engineering and construction work package (EWP/CWP)• Expertise in procurement services for piping materials, pipe supports, instrumentation and mechanical packages - involved in technical discussions with vendors• Assisting in process safety management studies (PHA, What-if, HAZOP, …)• Experience in planning, scheduling, coordination and man-hour estimation for engineering and construction activities• Working knowledge and experience with North American codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, API, CSA)• Experience in Management of Change (MOC) at operation plant• Expertise in proper interdisciplinary verifications/controls during engineering activities to minimize changes during construction• Extensive piping and mechanical engineering experience including design, material selection, pipe wall thickness calculation and stress analysis as well as plot plan and equipment layout development• Fitness for Service Assessment per API-579 (level 3) for piping system (Tmin calculation for corroded pipe), FFS for pressure equipment, remaining life assessments, minimum pressurization temperature (MPT) evaluations, providing on-site technical support.• Experience in leading a team of engineers and designers• Hands-on experience with MS-Office, Projects, Primavera P6, Navisworks, SPR, Caesar II, PRG and AutoCad