Chemical Engineering student at KFUPM with internship experience as an Intern Operation Engineer at Saudi Kayan (SABIC) in a polypropylene plant. Academic concentration in Polymer Science (CX) with coursework in reaction kinetics, process control, and process design and economics. Interested in process engineering, petrochemicals, plant operations, and polymer manufacturing.
Work history
Intern Operation Engineer
Saudi Kayan (SABIC), Polypropylene Plant
Al Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia
2025.06 - 2025.08
Reviewed process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) to understand polypropylene plant operations and process interconnections.
Conducted line tracing to relate engineering drawings to actual plant piping, valves, and equipment in the field.
Observed operation of key equipment including reactors, extruders, heat exchangers, and compressors in a polymer production environment.
Gained exposure to control room operations, process monitoring, and day-to-day operational practices.
Attended troubleshooting discussions with engineers to understand practical approaches to diagnosing operational issues.
Learned and followed SABIC safety procedures and industrial safety requirements in a petrochemical plant environment.
Education
B.S. - Chemical Engineering
King Fahd University for Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
2021.08 -
Skills
Reaction Kinetics
Process Control
Process Design and Economics
Mass and Heat Transfer
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Technical Skills
Aspen HYSYS
Process Simulation
Data Analysis
Technical Reporting
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Team Collaboration and Problem Solving
Custom
Available upon request: internship dates, project details, and additional academic activities.
Timeline
Intern Operation Engineer
Saudi Kayan (SABIC), Polypropylene Plant
2025.06 - 2025.08
B.S. - Chemical Engineering
King Fahd University for Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)