Eng.Tarek Osman
Turaif,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in XRF operation and calibration, focusing on quality control in material supply and raw mix design optimization. Proficient in physical and chemical testing for cement quality assurance and lab management. Experienced in SAP systems and MS Office, committed to ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 safety standards. Skilled in team supervision, ensuring clinker quality control and kiln feed stability, with a goal of advancing in cement production quality assurance while upholding safety and efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Shift Chemist
Al Jouf Cement
Turaif
04.2017 - 03.2026
- - Supervise receiving material and material from quarry
- - Control all Crushers to reduce cost and SD Reduced raw mix cost through alternative material optimization
- - Improved kiln feed stability, lowering LSF deviation
- - Supervise Lab assistants and collectors, ensuring QC for thousands of tons daily.
- - Control product quality from raw material to final cement.
- - Operate and calibrate XRF (ARL 9900); manage drifting and standardization.
- - Optimize raw mix design using clay, bauxite, iron ore, mill scale, etc.
- - Conduct cost-reduction and performance-improvement trials.
- - Manage physical lab tests (Blaine, compressive strength, sieving).
- - Monitor quarry samples, supplier materials, warehouse chemicals, and spare parts.
- - Prepare daily/monthly QC reports for management.
Lab Supervisor
Al Garbiah White Cement
Jeddah, Mecca Region
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Oversaw laboratory inventory management, ensuring sufficient stock at all times.
- Managed all laboratory operations, resulting in smooth daily functioning.
- Improved test accuracy with meticulous calibration of lab equipment.
- Supervised and evaluated employee performance, providing construction feedback and identifying staff talent.
Chemical Engineer
Al Salam Cement
Atabra
07.2012 - 06.2015
- - Supervised QC operations from raw mix to final product.
- - Managed clinker dumping/piling and feed ratio to cement mills.
- - Performed wet chemistry testing and equipment checks.
- - Ensured daily strength and quality monitoring.
- Improved product quality with thorough testing and analysis.
- Optimised raw material usage, reducing wastage significantly.
Education
B.Sc. - Chemical Engineering
Red Sea University
Sudan 04.2001 - 04.2009
Skills
- - XRF Operation & Calibration (ARL 9800/9900)
- - QC/QA of Material supply from Quarry & Crushers
- - Material Receiving & Quarry/Crusher QC Follow-Up
- - Raw Mix Design & Optimization (LSF, SM, AM control)
- - Physical & Chemical Testing (Blaine, CS, LOI, SO₃, titration)
- - Cement Quality Assurance (EN/ASTM/GSO)
- - Lab Management & Team Supervision
- - Follow up all Cement Mill & packing plant with silos
- - Clinker Quality Control & Kiln Feed Stability
- - SAP System MS Office
- - ISO 9001 & OHSAS 18001 Safety Practices
Certification
- - ISO 9001:2009
- - OHSAS 18001:2007
- - OSHA Safety & Chemical Hazard Training
LANGUAGES
- English
- Arabic (Native)
Affiliations
- - Saudi Council of Engineers
- - Sudanese Council of Engineers
OTHER
- Valid Saudi Driving License
Timeline
Shift Chemist
Al Jouf Cement
04.2017 - 03.2026
Lab Supervisor
Al Garbiah White Cement
03.2016 - 03.2017
Chemical Engineer
Al Salam Cement
07.2012 - 06.2015
B.Sc. - Chemical Engineering
Red Sea University
04.2001 - 04.2009