ABDELRAHMAN ELTAYEB ABDELRAHMAN ABDELGADIR
Jeddah,SAUDI ARABIA
Summary
Dual-qualified Chemical and Food Engineer with over 6 years of operational experience spanning refinery processing, pilot plant operations, and industrial project management. Proven track record in transitioning from heavy industry operations to precision product development. Expert in scaling processes from laboratory to production, implementing HSE standards in high-risk environments (Gas-free/Desludging), and participating in plant commissioning. Possesses a unique blend of technical engineering skills and entrepreneurial business acumen, backed by a Master's degree in Food Engineering and certified training in Business Analysis and Safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4042
4042
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Co-Founder and Manager
SPRING FIELD
Khartoum, Sudan
08.2018 - 11.2025
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial leadership by bridging the gap between R&D and commercial production.
- Led laboratory-scale trials and managed pilot plant operations specifically for oil seed product development.
- Successfully executed technology transfer from R&D to full production, developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new product lines.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to drive process optimization and quality improvement initiatives.
Site supervisor
EPIQ ENVIRONMENT LTD.
KHARTOUM, SUDAN
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Developed work schedules to optimise productivity on site.
- Implemented effective communication systems, improving team efficiency.
- Delegated tasks efficiently to achieve smooth workflow.
- Procured essential materials to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Complied with health and safety regulations, maintaining an accident-free environment.
Project Manager
HASABO TRADING AND TRANSPORT COMPANY
Khartoum
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Oversaw technical installation and validation projects for food processing equipment.
- Commissioning: Directly managed the installation of process equipment and participated in the full commissioning of the plant.
- Process Improvement: Oversaw pilot testing and validation to ensure operational readiness, proving reliability and creative problem-solving skills during the project lifecycle.
- Quality Control: Conducted laboratory evaluations to guarantee product quality and process efficiency.
Site Supervisor
EPIQ ENVIRONMENT LTD.
Khartoum
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Managed high-risk environmental projects with a focus on safety and compliance in the oil sector.
- Operational Oversight: Supervised critical industrial cleaning projects, including crude oil tank desludging and final cleaning to 'gas-free' standards.
- Environmental Remediation: Managed operations regarding oily sludge treatment, water treatment, and bio-remediation for contaminated soil.
- Leadership: Recognized by management for technical cognitive knowledge of industrial equipment and the ability to lead teams under stress.
Process Operator (Trainee)
KHARTOUM REFINERY COMPANY LIMITED
Khartoum
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Gained foundational chemical engineering experience in a high-capacity refinery setting.
- Unit Operation: Operated and monitored Crude Distillation Units, Jet Production Units, and Sour Water Stripping Units.
- Plant Start-Up: Actively participated in unit start-up activities following the 2015 major overhaul.
- Technical Reporting: Drafted flow schemes, interpreted P&IDs, performed material/energy balance calculations, and monitored chemical consumption.
- Safety & Inspection: Conducted process patrol inspections and ensured strict adherence to safety protocols in plant operations.
Education
Master's Degree - Food Engineering
- Thesis: 'Ultrasound-assisted extraction of bioactive compounds from Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces and valorization strategies of the leftovers'.
- Focus: Process scale-up, parameter optimization, and by-product valorization strategies.
Bachelor's Degree - Chemical Engineering
- Thesis: Production of biodiesel from vegetable oils
Skills
- Visionary and innovative thinking
- Intercultural competence
- Export and import expertise
- Business development
- Patience and perseverance
- Collaborative leadership
- Pre-production validation
- Customer focus
- Problem solving
Certification
- HSE Training Program: Khartoum Refinery HSE Dept. (Dec 2016)
- Core Modules: General Safety, Safe Chemical Handling, Permit to Work Systems, Firefighting, and Hazard Risk Assessment.
- Business Analysis Training: SRM Institute (Sep 2019)
- Scope: 20 Credit Hours focusing on analyzing business problems, opportunity assessment, and recommending viable solutions.
- Marketing Tools: SRM Institute (Oct 2019)
- Scope: 12 Credit Hours covering Market Survey, Product Concepts, Pricing Strategies, and Competition Analysis.
- Effective Communication Skills: HR Development Canter (July 2012)
- Scope: Training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Techniques and representational systems.
Languages
Arabic (Mother Tongue)
Native
English (Full Professional)
Fluent
Italian (Intermediate)
Intermediate
Disclaimer
Personal Data Authorization: I authorize the processing of personal data in my CV in accordance with Legislative Decree 2018/101 and the GDPR (EU Regulation 2016/679).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Site supervisor - EPIQ ENVIRONMENT LTD.
02.2019 - 07.2019
Co-Founder and Manager - SPRING FIELD
08.2018 - 11.2025
Project Manager - HASABO TRADING AND TRANSPORT COMPANY
08.2017 - 08.2018
Site Supervisor - EPIQ ENVIRONMENT LTD.
12.2016 - 08.2017
Process Operator (Trainee) - KHARTOUM REFINERY COMPANY LIMITED
12.2015 - 12.2016
University of Salerno - Master's Degree, Food Engineering
University of Khartoum - Bachelor's Degree, Chemical Engineering