Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
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Certification
ACHIEVEMENTS
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FAHAD  ALQAHTANI

FAHAD ALQAHTANI

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Area Operations Leader with 5+ years of experience at Sadara Chemical Company, specializing in facility management, chemical plant operations, and safety compliance. Proven track record in team leadership, process optimization, and risk mitigation. Strong technical background with hands-on expertise in DCS operations, maintenance, and industrial safety protocols.

Experienced Operations Leader | Facility Specialist | Chemical Industry Expert.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Facility Specialist

.
09.2021 - Current

Oversaw maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of industrial equipment and infrastructure.

- Assisted in budget planning, reducing operational costs by 15% through efficiency improvements.

- Conducted root cause analysis (RCI) for equipment failures, enhancing reliability.

- Commissioning & Startup Procedures

- Hands-on experience in pre-commissioning checks, system validation, and safe startup protocols

- Turnaround Planning & Execution

- Proven track record in shutdown coordination, critical path management, and on-time project delivery

- Process Optimization

- Implemented efficiency improvements during operational transitions

- Cross-Functional Team Leadership

- Coordinated between operations, maintenance, and engineering teams

- Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving

- Resolved complex technical issues during critical phases

- Safety Management

- Maintained zero-incident record during high-risk activities

This experience has provided me with comprehensive operational knowledge and the ability to perform effectively under pressure during critical plant activities.

Sadara Chemical Company

, Jubail Team Leader
04.2020 - Current

- Lead group of operators in safe and efficient chemical plant operations (chlorine, utilities, tank farm).

- Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), improving compliance and reducing downtime.

- Trained teams on safety protocols, emergency response, and equipment handling, ensuring zero incidents.

- Managed commissioning, pre-startup, and startup of critical plant systems.

Education

πŸŽ“ High School (Natural Science) GPA: 86% | GAT:65

Bachelor of Business Administration -

β€ŽπŸŽ“ ‏King Faisal Universit
Saudi Arabia

πŸŽ“ Aramco Industrial Training Program – 2 Years

Skills

KEY SKILLS :

Chemical Plant Operations (DCS, Troubleshooting, Commissioning)

Safety & Compliance (OSHA, HSE, Permit Systems)

Facility & Maintenance Management

Project Leadership & Team Training

SAP

RCI

Process Optimization

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Advanced
C1

Certification

-Safety & Compliance: H2S Awareness, Advanced Safety Management, First Aid & CPR

-Permit Systems: Hot Work, CSE, Hydro Plastic, Energy Isolation (up to 480V)

-Technical Skills:SAP, Root Cause Investigation (RCI), RTMS Editor

-Soft Skills:Time & Stress Management, Defensive Driving .

ACHIEVEMENTS

Led a major plant shutdown with zero safety incidents and on-time completion.

Optimized maintenance workflows, reducing equipment downtime by 20%.

Timeline

Facility Specialist

.
09.2021 - Current

Sadara Chemical Company

, Jubail Team Leader
04.2020 - Current

πŸŽ“ High School (Natural Science) GPA: 86% | GAT:65

Bachelor of Business Administration -

β€ŽπŸŽ“ ‏King Faisal Universit

πŸŽ“ Aramco Industrial Training Program – 2 Years
FAHAD ALQAHTANI