As a chemical/process engineer with seven years of experience, I bring a diverse skill set to the table, spanning projects, plant commissioning, master startup, troubleshooting, and operations management within the oil and gas sector. I am enthusiastic about joining a growth-oriented organization where I can further develop professionally, leveraging my theoretical background and practical experience with process equipment, integrated refinery processes, and management techniques.
Design, develop, and optimize industrial processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality
Develop, review, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for various processes, equipment, and workflows.
Extensive experience in drafting technical documents for projects, including technical reports and standard operating procedures.
Collaborate with subject matter experts, department heads, and frontline staff to gather information and ensure SOPs accurately reflect current practices.
Developed Standard Operating Procedures for Boiler and Steam Generation System for a hydrogen production unit, in addition to various other documents for the ADNOC Offshore site.
Ensure SOPs are aligned with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies, including safety protocols, quality standards, and environmental regulations.
Conduct periodic audits and assessments of existing SOPs to identify opportunities for improvement, efficiency gains, or risk mitigation.
Provide training and guidance to employees on the proper use and adherence to SOPs, including new hire orientation and ongoing refresher training.
Identify and troubleshoot process issues, recommending and implementing solutions to ensure smooth operation and compliance with safety standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality control, and maintenance, to implement process improvements and resolve operational challenges.
Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, reduce waste, and maximize resource utilization.
Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements related to process engineering.
Successfully commissioned and initiated operations for a 36,000 Nm3/hr hydrogen production unit at Karbala Refinery.
Utilized HALDOR TOPSOE technology for the HPU plant and UOP for the PSA.
Designed to deliver 99.9 pure hydrogen gas, processing natural gas, heavy naphtha, light naphtha, LPG, and C4.
Critically control over the process parameters during the BMS, reformer heat up, steam/methanol injection, pre-sulfiding of reactors, feed cut-in, PSA startup, and reduction of shift convertor reactor until 99.9 H2 is produced for downstream unit.
Monitored and optimized unit operations, furnaces, rotating equipment, and reactors to ensure maximum efficiency and maintain specified process parameters.
Support operators and shift supervisors to operate plants as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to produce efficiency at high quality level and as per the production plan and targets.
Proficient understanding of Boiler and Steam generation systems.
Led pre-commissioning, commissioning, unit start-up, and guarantee test runs as Commissioning Engineer.
Collaborated with multinational vendors including Haldor Topsoe, UOP Honeywell, and GS E&C.
Preparing of equipment for maintenance to area outside Operators/Field Operators and discuss safety procedures (LOTO- Lock Out and Tag Out)
Conducted DCS function tests, complex loop tests, pre-Sulphiding for Hydrogenator catalysts, and reduction activities for reformers and MT shift converters according to licensor procedures.
Maintain checklists and run sheets (where applicable), record all maintenance activities, write turnover at the end of the shift as per the handing over/taking over (HOTO).
Performed pre-commissioning activities, such as Refractory dry-out, Boil out, Air blowing, catalyst loading, MRT, PSSR, Punches related to DCS graphics, and Loop checking.
Oversaw efficient operation, production, and performance evaluation as Shift Engineer for the hydrogen production unit.
Monitored process parameters to optimize plant and utilities performance and troubleshoot issues.
Implemented HSEQ (OHSAS-18001), Quality (ISO-9001), and Environmental (ISO-14001) standards at the hydrogen production unit.
Implemented Permit-to-Work system to eliminate hazards and ensure maximum plant and process safety.
Conducted comprehensive analysis of the hydrogen production unit using DCS equipped with Advanced Process Control System.
Designed hydrogen plant to produce 12,987 Nm3/hr of 99.9 pure hydrogen gas, utilizing natural gas, heavy naphtha, and light naphtha as feedstock.
Employed KT (Kinetic Technology) as the licensor for the HPU plant and UOP for PSA technology.
Operated DCS, preferably Honeywell Experion PKS 431.5, and managed commissioning and master startup, collaborating with Chinese Hualu, Sinopec, and UOP Honeywell teams for PSA.
Identified opportunities to enhance unit performance, proposing plant changes via management of change and updating P&IDs.
Monitored unit operations, furnaces, rotating equipment, reactors, and heat exchangers to maximize efficiency and maintain specified process parameters for plant/equipment/catalyst health.
Conducted DCS function tests and complex loop tests. Specialized in Pressure Swing Adsorption Unit (PSA) from UOP Honeywell, ensuring hydrogen purity.
Managed resource allocation, improved quality, and reduced energy consumption through daily Material/Energy balance, monitoring fuel, steam, and chemical injection.
Conducted trainings through OTS (DYNSIM online training simulator) to develop the assigned staff on relevant skills.
Handled plant emergencies and operational upsets, minimizing production loss and enhancing efficiency with counterpart coordination.
Reviewed process safety management tasks for continual improvement.
Managed operations at a PSA-based hydrogen gas production plant utilizing KT Technology to meet increasing demand in petroleum refineries.
Identified operational issues through comprehensive plant analysis for troubleshooting.
Ensured implementation and follow-up of HSE regulations (Work to Permit System, Hazard Identification, reporting potential incidents).
Provided operational management information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operating and engineering data
Offered consultation in troubleshooting process abnormalities to recommend optimal solutions.
Reviewed and approved process parameter adjustments to maximize production, meet production plans, and enhance plant reliability and profitability based on process performance and laboratory results. .
Lead process optimization initiatives, resulting in a increase in efficiency and reduction in waste within the lamination department.
Implemented quality control measures to ensure adherence to customer specifications, resulting in improved product consistency and customer satisfaction.
Managed equipment maintenance schedules, reducing downtime by and increasing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Developed and enforced safety protocols, achieving reduction in workplace incidents and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Provided training and support to operators and staff members, resulting in improved skill levels and operational performance.
Spearheaded continuous improvement projects, identifying and implementing cost-saving measures while maintaining quality standards.