Abdullah Azhar, P.Eng.
Mechanical engineer with 7 years in industrial project management, reliability and design. I've delivered over $16M of static and rotary shutdown projects, from scoping and procurement through execution, commissioning and quality control. Now I offer SolidWorks models, fabrication drawings, FEA and sealed calculation packages to engineering firms and plant owners.
Services for engineering firms & plant owners
Each service is built on work I've done in operating chemical and waste-treatment plants.
Sealed (P.Eng.-stamped) drawing & calculation packages for Alberta projects
Drawings and calcs authenticated under APEGA registration.
Custom SolidWorks models & weldment frames
Parametric 3D models and HSS weldments for skids, supports, conveyor and equipment stands.
Proven: as-built drawings in SolidWorks & AutoCAD
Fabrication & as-built drawing packages
Dimensioned general arrangements, cut lists, base plate and weld details, and as-builts after a shutdown.
FEA & design verification
SolidWorks Simulation setup and review: loads, boundary conditions, stress and frequency.
Proven: FEA in SolidWorks for equipment design
Fitness-for-service & static equipment
Shell and tube heat exchangers, pressure vessels and dosing skids, assessed to API 579 and ASME VIII/IX.
Shutdown scope & project packages
Scopes, work packages and MRQs, plus HAZOP, RCA, PSSR and MOC support for turnarounds.
Selected projects
Shutdown and capital projects I led or engineered.
Compressor piping
Part of a static scope that also covered two fin-fan heat exchangers and a pump skid.
Three titanium plate heat exchangers
Heat exchangers for corrosive fluids.
Main shredder upgrade
Upgrade of the main shredder.
ID fan overhaul
Overhaul of an induced-draft fan.
Kiln trunnion replacement
Trunnion replacement and kiln alignment.
Incinerator hydraulic feed system
Hydraulic feed system, gates, rams and conveyors.
Five critical-path shutdown projects
Workforces of up to 42.
Other plant projects
Agitator ($185K), venturi meters ($160K), elevator overhaul ($70K), MCC/switchgear PM ($53K).
Codes & standards
Standards I've designed, assessed and fabricated to.
Experience
Senior Reliability Engineer
North American chemical manufacturer · Jan 2025 – presentEngineering Project Lead
Veolia · Swan Hills, AB · Nov 2018 – Nov 2025- Delivered $16M in static and rotary shutdown projects, leading up to 60 contractors.
- Built scopes, work packages and MRQs from $100K to $4M.
- Produced as-built drawings in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and led HAZOP, RCA, PSSR and MOC.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Dow · Fort Saskatchewan, AB · Sep – Dec 2023- Static equipment to Dow standards and ABSA: shell and tube heat exchangers, pressure vessels, chemical dosing skids.
- Rotary equipment to API 610, 685 and 676: canned hermetic, 13-stage VS6/VS7, centrifugal and PD dosing pumps.
- FEA in SolidWorks, and fitness-for-service to API 579 and ASME VIII/IX using INSPECT.
Engineering Project Lead (Co-op)
SUEZ · Swan Hills, AB · May – Sep 2018- Five critical-path shutdown projects worth $3.3M, with workforces of up to 42.
Research Engineer (Co-op)
National Research Council Canada · Edmonton, AB · May – Sep 2016- Fabricated nano-materials at 97% yield, analyzed data in MATLAB, R and Excel, and wrote SOPs.
Education
Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering
University of Alberta · [Years — confirm]
Modular Machine Co-Pilot
A web app I built that turns equipment specs into SolidWorks frame macros, fabrication sheets and code checks. It means faster quotes and consistent deliverables.
Open the Co-Pilot →- SolidWorks 3D frame centerline macros
- 2D fabrication sheets and cut lists
- HSS, weld, base plate and anchor rod checks
- Vibration and natural frequency screening
- FEA report import and Teams handoff packs
How it works
Send specs
Equipment data, loads, footprint, site constraints and OEM notes.
Concept + checks
Layout, sizing, code and vibration checks, and a fixed quote.
Model & drawings
SolidWorks model, cut list and fabrication drawing set.
Handoff
Native files, PDFs and calcs, sealed where the scope includes it.
Packages
Every project is quoted on its scope.
Model only
- SolidWorks weldment model
- Cut list (CSV)
- Turnaround: [Set]
Model + drawings
- Everything in Model only
- Fabrication drawing package
- Turnaround: [Set]
Sealed design pack
- Model + drawings
- Calculation package and FEA review
- P.Eng. seal (Alberta)
- Turnaround: [Set]
Have a frame, skid or retrofit to design?
Send your equipment specs, sketches or existing drawings. You'll get back scope, schedule and a fixed quote.