Maziar Ashrafi
Turin,TO
Summary
Dynamic Process and Piping Engineer with over three years of experience in designing advanced piping systems for industrial water treatment, cooling, and energy projects. Expertise in AutoCAD, P&ID, and stress analysis using CAESAR II, along with adherence to ASME/ANSI standards, ensures high-quality deliverables. A solid foundation in human and machine learning techniques enhances capabilities in optimization and resource allocation, driving project efficiency. Holds a Master’s degree in Geoenergy Engineering from the Polytechnic of Turin, graduating in the top 5% of the class.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Piping Engineer
Sepanta Energy company
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Employed 3D CAD modeling (PDMS) and stress analysis (CAESAR II) to optimize pipe routing, reducing thermal expansion stresses by 20% and extending pipeline lifespan by an estimated 15 years.
- Collaborated with teams across mechanical, electrical, and process engineering over an 11-month schedule to resolve design interferences, cutting on-site clashes by 95% and accelerating project by 3 weeks.
- Oversaw procurement for 1,200+ piping components, securing 7% cost savings through strategic sourcing.
President, Society of Petroleum Engineers
Politecnic of Turin university
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Plan, organize, and coordinate technical seminars, workshops, guest lectures, and networking events for students and industry professionals.
- Represent the student chapter in communications with university administration, industry partners, and the international SPE community.
Piping Engineer Intern
Sepanta Energy company
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Directed hydraulic re-engineering of a complex 5-zone cooling water system, incorporating CFD simulations (ANSYS Fluent) and advanced flow balancing algorithms to improve heat exchange efficiency by 22% over a 9-month retrofit.
- Designed and implemented an automated monitoring system integrating IoT flow sensors across 25 pipeline segments, enabling predictive maintenance that reduced unplanned downtime by 30% annually.
- Developed detailed construction and commissioning schedules, achieving full project completion 4 weeks ahead of the planned 12-month timeframe while maintaining a budget underrun of 5%.
Piping Design & Integration Engineer
Dodsal Engineering & Construction
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Engineered thermal expansion joints and flexible supports to accommodate temperature variations up to 100C, stress-relief facilities in pump & compressor stations.
- Developed detailed MTOs and procurement plans, achieving 10% cost savings through strategic sourcing.
Process & Water Systems Designer
Mehregan Tadbir company
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Solved layout conflicts in 3D piping models, achieving optimized routing and reducing overall pipe lengths by up to 15%, cutting material costs and improving flow efficiency.
- Assisted feasibility assessments for produced water reinjection and wastewater recycling, designing treatment circuits to maintain water quality below 10 ppm TSS.
- Performed preliminary sizing and selection of pumps, filtration units, and valves for water treatment modules handling 50–1,000 m³/day, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and industry best practices.
Education
Master of Science - Geoenergy & Environmental Engineering
Polytechnic of Turin
06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
University of Shiraz
09-2021
Skills
- Expertise in 2D and 3D modeling
- Stress Analysis
- P&ID Development and Interpretation
- Project Management
- Data Science expert
- Experienced with MATLAB
- Skilled in Microsoft Office tools
Software
- AutoCAD
- AutoCAD 3D Plant
- CESAR II
- Petrel
- PIPESIM
- Aspen HYSYS
- GEOLOG
- Python (TensorFlow, Scikit-learn)
Language
English (C2)
German (A2)
Italian (B1)
Persian (Native)
Awards
One of the top 10% of bachelor students at Shiraz university., One of the top 5 % of Master students at Politecnico di Torino.
Certification
- Pipe Stress Analysis using CAESAR II Full Crash Course, Udemy (2024)
- Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics, Coursera (2025)
- Pipe Stress Analysis by CAESAR II & AutoPIPE, Udemy (2024)
Timeline
Piping Engineer
Sepanta Energy company
06.2024 - 07.2025
Piping Engineer Intern
Sepanta Energy company
01.2024 - 06.2024
President, Society of Petroleum Engineers
Politecnic of Turin university
09.2023 - 09.2024
Piping Design & Integration Engineer
Dodsal Engineering & Construction
10.2022 - 03.2023
Process & Water Systems Designer
Mehregan Tadbir company
07.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Geoenergy & Environmental Engineering
Polytechnic of Turin
Bachelor of Science - Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
University of Shiraz