Mojtaba Mirzapour
Senior Chemical Engineer
Oslo
Summary
Senior Operation Engineer leading commissioning, startup, and steady-state operation of carbon capture and cryogenic CO₂ systems. Delivers dry-out and purging procedures, reviews P&IDs and control philosophies, and trains field operators to improve plant readiness. Supports maintenance strategy, equipment criticality assessment, and operating manual development to strengthen safe, reliable performance.
Overview
2
2
Languages
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operation Engineer
SLB Capturi
05.2025 - Current
- Lead commissioning and startup activities for carbon capture plant, including CO₂ liquefaction, storage tanks, and ship loading systems including loading arms
- Developed and implemented dry-out and purging procedures for large-scale cryogenic CO₂ tanks
- Reviewed P&IDs and control philosophies, ensuring operability and maintainability
- Contributed to operating manual development for plant startup and steady-state operation
- Acted as technical trainer for field operators, improving operational readiness
- Supported maintenance strategy development, including preventive maintenance and equipment criticality assessment
- Process Design and Development Consultant
Senior Utilities Engineer
Morrow Battery
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Led utility systems design modifications and Startup (compressed air, nitrogen, chilled water, DI water, Dehumidifier and Air Recovery Units)
- Managed heat & mass balance optimization for dynamic plant demand conditions
- Improved piping systems and material selection, ensuring compliance with standards
- Developed standard operation procedures and operational guidelines for utility packages
- Supported chemical handling systems (NMP, electrolyte, DMC) and waste recovery operations
- Contributed to stable operation of critical systems under fluctuating production loads
Operation & Maintenance Consultant
Petro Raha Gostar
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Started up Jask Oil Terminal & Marine Facilities
- Supervised CCR operations for a mini oil refinery project
- Designed and implemented water desalination systems
- Developed preventive maintenance strategies for industrial steam systems
- Engineered MDEA purification system, improving solvent performance and lifecycle
Head of Production
Petropars Operation & Management Company
01.2011 - 06.2020
- (South Pars Gas Field – Multiple Phases)
- Commissioned and operated gas processing units, including:
- Gas Sweetening
- Sulfur Recovery Units
- LPG Treatment
- Utility systems
- Performed advanced process control tuning, improving plant stability and efficiency
- Conducted root cause analysis for compressors and rotating equipment
- Implemented Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies
- Led HAZOP studies and criticality assessments (NORSOK Z-008)
- Supervised DCS operations during startup and normal operation
- Developed KPIs and performance benchmarks for large-scale gas facilities
- Delivered measurable improvements in uptime, efficiency, and cost reduction
Junior Process Engineer
Ghadir Petrochemical
08.2007 - 01.2011
- Supported commissioning and startup of utility systems (Air, Nitrogen, Steam Boilers)
- Performed P&ID verification and DCS alarm checks
- Operated as DCS panel operator during startup and operation phases
Education
BSc - Chemical Engineering
Mahshahr University of Technology
Skills
Commissioning & Startup Leadership
Process Optimization & Control Tuning
Production supervision
Plant operations management
Technical trainer
Reliability Engineering (RCM, FMECA, RCA)
Maintenance Strategy & Asset Integrity
HAZOP & Risk Assessment
Preventive maintenance planning
Equipment criticality assessment
P&ID review
Control philosophy review
Operating procedure development
Utilities systems design
DCS operations
Timeline
Senior Operation Engineer
SLB Capturi
05.2025 - Current
Senior Utilities Engineer
Morrow Battery
04.2023 - 05.2025
Operation & Maintenance Consultant
Petro Raha Gostar
06.2020 - 11.2021
Head of Production
Petropars Operation & Management Company
01.2011 - 06.2020
Junior Process Engineer
Ghadir Petrochemical
08.2007 - 01.2011
BSc - Chemical Engineering
Mahshahr University of Technology