Mahdi Tahan

Mahdi Tahan Mechanical Engineer | Oil & Gas Experience| Data Scientist 12735 Whittington Dr. Houston, TX 77077-linkedin.com/in/mahdi-tahan/ https://github.com/mehdi-tahan Objective Experienced Mechanical Engineer with extensive oil and gas operations expertise, specializing in process optimization, equipment monitoring, and compliance with API/ASME standards. Proven ability to oversee refinery operations, train personnel, and enhance efficiency through data-driven decision-making. Skills Mechanical Engineering: ● ● ● ● ● Experience South Pars Gas Co. IR— Senior Operation Engineer March 2014 - January 2022 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Mapping Infrastructure: Create, update, and maintain accurate maps representing the gas distribution infrastructure, including converting old, traditional paper maps into digital formats by AutoCAD. GIS Applications: Utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) tools, including ArcGIS and Google Earth, to digitize, analyze, visualize gas distribution data. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● National Gas Company. IR — Pipping inspector December 2005 – May 2010     Pipeline Inspection Emergency Response and Crisis Management HSE Compliance AutoCAD, SolidWorks Data Analytics: August 2010 – February 2014  DCS & HMI Operation, Monitoring (Yokogawa - Allen-Bradley) Operational Oversight: Oversaw gas refinery operations, progressing from junior operator to senior engineer in Utility department. Reporting & Monitoring: Maintained daily reports, recorded gas exports, and monitored turbines, alarms, and export pump line-ups. Supervision: Supervised maintenance and construction crews, authorized work permits, and conducted emergency drills and vessel pressurizations. Training: Trained interns on operational protocols and HMI panel monitoring. Process Improvement: Contributed monthly ideas for process enhancements and completed specialized training courses to improve technical skills. National Gas Company. IR — Cartographer  Project control & Planning Gas Processing Operations PFD and P&ID Interpretation API and ASME Compliance Ensured compliance with API standards for pipeline inspections Performed visual testing (VT) and quality control of materials and equipment. Supervised air and hydraulic tests while enforcing safety protocols. Documented inspection results, prepared reports and coordinated with contractors. Python (Pandas, NumPy) Data Visualization (Excel, Power BI, Matplotlib) Data Modeling (Scikit learn) AWS Cloud Computing Prompt Engineering Generative AI CompTIA A+ ICDL SQL Other: ● CPR Data Science Projects  HR Data Analysis Dashboard: Created Power BI dashboard to analyze retention trends. Professional Strengths (May - July 2024).  Falcon 9 Landing Prediction: Developed ML model, increasing prediction accuracy.  Technical Leadership in refinery operations and troubleshooting.  Operational Excellence through process monitoring and equipment maintenance.  Regulatory Compliance with API, ASME, and HSE standards (April - June 2024). https://github.com/mehdi-tahan/SpaceX-Falcon-9-first-stage-Landing-Prediction  Data Job Salary Prediction: Built predictive model to guide management on industry. (January - March 2024). https://github.com/mehdi-tahan/Salary-Prediction Education Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Azad University, IR – Evaluated by TEC Co. (NACES, TEC #-) Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Applied Science University, IR – Evaluated by TEC Co. (NACES, TEC #-) Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Languages Azad University, IR - Evaluated by TEC Co. (NACES, TEC #-) Fluent in English and Farsi