Amir Ashrafi
Piping Engineer
Berlin
Summary
Mechanical engineer with 13 years of experience designing and constructing piping systems for oil, gas, and petrochemical plants. Expertise includes: - Developing piping material classes compliant with ASME/DIN standards - Calculating pipe wall thickness and flange ratings - Creating clash-free 3D models using AVEVA E3D, PDMS, and AutoCAD - Leading piping coordination across international teams - Reduced design revisions by 20% through QA checklists
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Piping Engineer
Petro Gas Jahan
01.2021 - 01.2025
- - Acted as piping team coordinator, working closely with the project manager to align schedules based on document workload and available engineering resources.
- Developed piping models in AVEVA E3D and PDMS by interpreting P&IDs and piping material specifications (PMS), ensuring full compliance with project standards.
- Developed and reviewed 3D models of piping systems for tanks, columns and heat exchangers.
- Prepared isometrics, piping layouts, MTOs, and support lists for four projects.
- Calculated pipe wall thickness and flange ratings according to ASME standards for six projects.
- Created piping isometrics, material requisitions, and technical specifications for six projects.
- Prepared technical clarifications (TCLs) and bid evaluations (TBEs) for tree projects.
- Drafted tender documents and Inch-Dia estimations for eight Tenders.
- Provided technical data for special components such as strainers, steam traps, and other non-standard components…
Piping Engineer
Chagalesh
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Oil & Gas Consultant
- Led 3D modeling for Esfahan Refinery revamp project
- Conducted brownfield site surveys with instrumentation teams
- Applied ASME B31.3 standards to piping designs
- Resolved clashes in pipe rack layouts
- Oil & Gas Consultant
Piping Engineer
Petro Kaveh Ofogh
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Built PDMS Paragon component databases
- Selected flanges and calculated wall thicknesses
- Supported vendor technical evaluations
Education
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
Azad University, Takestan Branch
10-2008
Skills
3D modeling skills
Material selection
Valve specification
Flange rating evaluation
Piping material Take-off
Problem-solving
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Mechanical designs
AutoCAD proficiency
Additional
Valid German work permit, Willing to relocate across Germany
Core Competencies
Pipe stress analysis fundamentals, Wall thickness calculation (ASME B31.3), P&ID interpretation, Brownfield survey & layout, AVEVA E3D, PDMS (Paragon), AutoCAD/Plant3D, ASME B31.3/B31.8, DIN EN 13480, MTO/Line list preparation, Technical bid evaluation (TBE), Vendor clarifications (TCL), Interdisciplinary coordination
Timeline
Piping Engineer
Petro Gas Jahan
01.2021 - 01.2025
Piping Engineer
Chagalesh
01.2015 - 01.2021
Piping Engineer
Petro Kaveh Ofogh
01.2011 - 01.2015
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
Azad University, Takestan Branch