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Kharuna Ramrukheea

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Summary

Dynamic Project Engineer with a proven track record at PlantIng GmbH, excelling in risk analysis and project management. Expert in P&ID development and technical documentation, I foster collaboration and ensure quality control throughout project phases. Adept at using MicroStation and problem-solving, I drive successful outcomes in complex engineering environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Engineer

Process Department, PlantIng GmbH
01.2023 - Current
  • Conducted risk analysis for modifications in a refinery's brownfield area.
  • Managed the approval process for analyses with a third-party inspection company.
  • Used MicroStation to create and update Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Developed maintenance instructions for existing plant equipment.
  • Performed on-site inspections and redlined existing P&IDs to reflect current conditions.
  • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.

Mechanical Engineer Valves & Special Parts

Piping Department, TGE Gas Engineering
05.2018 - 12.2022
  • Managed the valve scope for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects and proposals for butane, ethane, and LNG receiving terminals.
  • Determined and specified appropriate valve types for various process lines.
  • Generated material take-offs and performed bid comparisons for valve procurement.
  • Facilitated coordination and communication among vendors, internal departments, and clients to ensure project requirements were met.
  • Oversaw the procurement and expediting of valves and their spare parts.
  • Conducted inspections of valves and hoists at vendor facilities.
  • Verified and approved vendor documentation.

Research Assistant - Computational Fluid Dynamics

Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, Dr. J. Defoe
01.2015 - 05.2017
  • Developed a fluid flow system design approach.
  • Applied fluid mechanics first principles to create a preliminary wind tunnel design.
  • Conducted 2D CFD simulations to perform a parametric study of wind tunnel components.
  • Used ANSYS Fluent for 3D CFD simulations to accurately estimate wind tunnel performance.
  • Wrote MATLAB programs for post-processing simulation data.
  • Designed the final wind tunnel concept and created manufacturing drawings using CATIA V5.
  • Documented the entire research and assembly process using MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and LyX.

Education

Master of Applied Science -

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON, Canada
10-2017

Bachelor of Applied Science, Co-op -

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON, Canada
10-2014

Skills

  • Project management
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Quality control
  • Project estimation
  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Additional Information

Academic Experience:


May 2015-May 2017

Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada
• Undergraduate courses: Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Mechanics,
Aerospace Propulsion and Design for Failure Prevention
• Assisted and taught students during tutorial hours and office hours
• Monitored and graded classes of 20 to 150 students

Jan 2014-Aug 2014

Capstone Project: Vibro Wind Generator
Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, Dr. V. Stoilov
• Led the team by scheduling the different phases of the project
• Coordinated between the supervisor, the technician, and the team
• Assisted in designing, testing, and building of working prototype


Mar 2012-Feb 2013

Co-op Student in Service Lifetime & Aerospace Testing
Testing Department, Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG,
Schweinfurt, Germany
• Participated in programming the testing of PW1000G bearings
• Helped in the mounting and dismounting of the test rigs
• Independently tested for film thickness of lubrication in bearings


May 2011-Aug 2011

Aerospace Project Coordinator, Co-op Engineering Student
Service Mold Inc., Windsor, ON, Canada
• Analyzed prints of parts to identify machining procedures required
• Identified procedures involved in the custom tooling proces
• Coordinated monthly machine maintenance

Academic Projects:


Sep 2015-Aug 2016

Graduate Student Representative
Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering
• Represented graduate students in faculty meetings
• Voting member of appointments committee for new faculty

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Creole
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
German
Full Professional

Timeline

Project Engineer

Process Department, PlantIng GmbH
01.2023 - Current

Mechanical Engineer Valves & Special Parts

Piping Department, TGE Gas Engineering
05.2018 - 12.2022

Research Assistant - Computational Fluid Dynamics

Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, Dr. J. Defoe
01.2015 - 05.2017

Master of Applied Science -

University of Windsor

Bachelor of Applied Science, Co-op -

University of Windsor
Kharuna Ramrukheea