Papa Cissé
Summary
Heat Exchanger Specialist designing, evaluating, and troubleshooting shell-and-tube exchangers, air coolers, and plate exchangers for oil and gas operations. Applies HTRI, ASME, API, and TEMA standards to technical reviews, vendor assessments, and deviation requests. Improves equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency through central engineering support and operator and junior engineer training.
Overview
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36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Energeco
Senegal
01.1993
- Coordinated rehabilitation tasks with multidisciplinary teams to keep project work aligned with site priorities.
- Supported technical reviews for equipment and design decisions, contributing to clear project execution.
- Assisted Energeco promotion efforts by translating project needs into practical engineering input.
Industries Chimiques du Senegal
01.1989
- Planned daily production activities and coordinated maintenance schedules with operations teams.
- Conducted equipment troubleshooting and heat transfer analysis to support stable process performance.
- Provided technical advisory support and multidiscipline coordination for plant improvements and shutdown planning.
Heat Exchanger Specialist
Saudi Aramco
01.2014 - 01.2025
- Reviewed Dozens of heat exchanger cases weekly at the central engineering department.
- Designed and evaluated shell-and-tube, air cooler, and plate exchangers using HTRI and thermal design review.
- Troubleshot exchanger performance issues to improve reliability, safety, and operating efficiency.
- Assessed manufacturer documentation against ASME, API, and TEMA standards and processed technical deviation requests.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
EPC Companies (Fluor Canada, Bantrel, Saipem)
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Reviewed hundreds exchanger designs against HTRI, ASME code, API standards, and TEMA requirements.
- Directed heat exchanger design, procurement, and installation support for major oil and gas projects.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve interface issues and keep deliverables aligned.
- Performed thermal design reviews and heat transfer analysis to refine exchanger performance and specification decisions.
- Provided troubleshooting support for exchanger issues during execution and construction phases.
- Trained operators and junior engineers on exchanger operation, maintenance considerations, and design basics.
University of Calgary
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Conducted doctoral research on gas mixing and flammable atmospheres, developing mathematical models to analyze behavior under different conditions.
- Developed mathematical models and simulation software to support experimental analysis and scenario testing.
- Published technical papers and taught engineering courses, translating research findings into clear academic instruction.
BRL Consulting Engineering
Senegal
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Managed installation of pipelines, wells, and electrical systems for hydraulic projects supporting Dakar's water supply.
- Coordinated hydraulic and pipeline works to advance capital city water-supply improvements and field execution.
- Provided technical advisory and equipment troubleshooting during site installation activities and project handoffs.
GIE ETM
Senegal
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Installed and commissioned industrial equipment, coordinating mechanical, electrical, and piping work from start to finish.
- Managed client maintenance requests, troubleshooting issues and closing repairs for a small mechanical, electrical, and piping business.
- Trained operators and junior engineers during equipment handoff, reinforcing safe use and basic maintenance practices.
Total Senegal
Senegal
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Supervised maintenance work on gas station equipment, resolving breakdowns and keeping operations running reliably.
- Coordinated new gas station construction activities, aligning vendors and site teams to keep work moving on schedule.
- Tracked spare parts usage, anticipated replacement needs, and supported maintenance planning for essential station equipment.
Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Developed simulation software for fluid flow and heat transfer analysis as part of graduate research.
- Conducted engineering labs for students, translating theoretical concepts into practical experimentation and classroom support.
- Completed master's research on fluid flow and heat transfer modeling.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Mechanical Engineering
University of Calgary
CanadaMaster of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal
CanadaBachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Ecole Polytechnique de Thiès
SenegalSkills
Heat exchangers
HTRI
ASME code
API standards
TEMA standards
Heat transfer analysis
Thermal design review
Equipment troubleshooting
Vendor technical evaluation
Technical deviation review
Engineering mentoring
Operator training
Multidiscipline coordination
EPC support
Technical advisory
Affiliations
- Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), Canada
- Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE), Saudi Arabia
Languages
English, French.
Publications
Multiple technical papers on gas dispersion, heat transfer, and safety in international journals and conferences.
Timeline
Heat Exchanger Specialist
Saudi Aramco
01.2014 - 01.2025
Senior Mechanical Engineer
EPC Companies (Fluor Canada, Bantrel, Saipem)
01.2006 - 01.2014
University of Calgary
01.2001 - 01.2006
BRL Consulting Engineering
01.1998 - 01.2000
GIE ETM
01.1995 - 01.1998
Total Senegal
01.1994 - 01.1995
Energeco
01.1993
Industries Chimiques du Senegal
01.1989
Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal
01.1989 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Ecole Polytechnique de Thiès
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal
Doctor of Philosophy - Mechanical Engineering
University of Calgary