Ahmed Al-Amer
Summary
Accomplished Lead Operator with 18 years in plant operations, specialising in process safety, LOTO management, and emergency response. Expertise in troubleshooting, turnarounds, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimise costs and enhance production efficiency. Skilled in leading teams while ensuring compliance with SHEM standards and fostering a strong safety culture.
Overview
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Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Operator
SABIC
01.2018 - Current
- Lead plant operations and support Shift Supervisors in daily decision-making.
- Operations LOTO Focal Point responsible for developing and deploying plant-wide LSPs.
- Deployed Unified Work Permit system and trained operations personnel to enhance compliance and safety.
- Led LOTO coordination between Operations & Maintenance.
- Prepared LSPs for Turnarounds, Plant Shutdowns and Emergency Shutdowns.
- Prevented multiple plant shutdowns by executing timely operational actions during boiler trips, oil upsets, and utility disturbances.
- Troubleshot critical issues during stopped catalyst replacement by detecting abnormal reactor temperature rise and implementing actions to prevent oxygen ingress.
- Identified water contamination in compressor oil system before equipment damage occurred.
- Prepared temporary SOPs for high-risk maintenance activities and critical equipment switching.
- Collaborated with management to assist in Plant 3 Turnaround as an EHSS Support Team member.
- Updated P&IDs, blind plate and car seal master lists to meet OMS/PHA requirements.
- Trained junior operators on safety protocols and promote a strong safety culture.
- Contributed to ITCC Factory Acceptance Testing process 'CCC' Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
- SABIC is a global leader in the chemicals industry, known for its innovative solutions and commitment to sustainability. Website: https://www.sabic.com
Process Operator
SABIC
01.2008 - 12.2018
- Operated various units, ensuring adherence to safety and operational protocols.
- Executed multiple safe startups and shutdowns, contributing to operational reliability.
- Achieved and upheld high safety and operational records, demonstrating commitment to workplace excellence.
- Commenced employment at SABIC in 2008.
- SABIC is a global leader in the chemicals industry, known for its innovative solutions and commitment to sustainability. Website: https://www.sabic.com
Education
Sabic Operation program -
Jubail Industrial College
01-2010
Skills
- LOTO Management
- Permit to Work
- Plant Startup & Shutdown
- Emergency Response
- Process Safety
- Risk assessment
- SOP development
- Operational troubleshooting
- Root cause analysis
- Troubleshooting
- Operational excellence
- EHSS knowledge
- Emergency response
- Completed ECL programme
- Planning skills
- Shift Leadership
- Team leadership
- Creative problem solving
- Strong leadership & Coaching
- Safety management
- Emergency response
- Operational troubleshooting
- Shift Leadership
Certification
- NFPA Certified Courses
- FLS Modules 1 to 6
- Completed ECL Program
- MFG KM - RCA Root Cause Analysis Qualification Training Course as RCA member
- Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making
- SABIC Leadership Way
- Emergency Response Team - Journeyman
- 200+ Online Professional Courses
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Lead Operator
SABIC
01.2018 - Current
Process Operator
SABIC
01.2008 - 12.2018
Sabic Operation program -
Jubail Industrial College