Issam Fawzi
Summary
Senior Laboratory Establishment and Development Consultant and Analytical Chemist with more than 40 years of international experience across Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Iraq, Yemen, Australia and the United Arab Emirates. Proven capability to lead the complete laboratory-development lifecycle; from feasibility and technical planning through equipment procurement, commissioning, ISO/IEC 17025 implementation, workforce capability building and full operational readiness.
Combines deep scientific expertise with strategic leadership, government advisory experience and commercial judgement. Has established and developed environmental and analytical laboratories, led major multidisciplinary monitoring programmes, managed scientific teams, negotiated international laboratory partnerships and advised government authorities, municipalities, industrial organisations and research institutions.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Environmental Laboratory Leader
Engineering & Research International (ERI) / Riyadh Geotechnique & Foundations (RGF)
, Saudi Arabia
2007 - Current
- Provide strategic and technical leadership for the establishment, development and operation of environmental and analytical laboratories.
- Lead environmental programmes and advise government and private-sector clients on laboratory development, water and wastewater quality, air monitoring, pollution control and environmental compliance.
- Define laboratory testing scope and technical requirements; specify and procure scientific equipment; and establish quality-control systems supporting regulatory compliance and operational reliability.
- Develop international joint ventures and strategic partnerships across mineral testing, oil and gas, and analytical laboratory services, expanding organisational capability and market reach.
- Oversee scientific personnel, laboratory budgets, capital equipment, consumables, technical reporting and operational performance.
Environmental Programme Manager – Royal Commission
Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu
, Saudi Arabia
2009 - 2011
- Directed the technical delivery of a large-scale environmental control programme and served as the contractor’s senior representative.
Held senior responsibility for a programme valued at approximately USD 50 million and a multidisciplinary team of approximately 50 personnel.
Led environmental laboratory operations and monitoring across water, wastewater, groundwater, marine water, soil, hazardous waste, noise and air quality.
Oversaw QA/QC, emissions and meteorological monitoring, environmental data management, compliance assessment and technical reporting.
Advised the Royal Commission on environmental and technical matters, developed staff capability and coordinated the personnel, equipment and resources required for reliable programme delivery.
Senior Laboratory & Environmental Science Roles
Multiple Environmental and Analytical Laboratories
, New Zealand
1996 - 2006
- Held senior scientific and laboratory positions with Palmerston North City Council, AgriQuality Environmental New Zealand, Lincoln University Analytical Services and AMDEL-Grayson Laboratories.
- Delivered environmental analysis and laboratory services for government ministries, regional councils and industry clients.
- Led analytical-method development, QA/QC, accredited testing, LIMS implementation and competency-based technical training.
- Developed approximately ten analytical methods that achieved IANZ accreditation.
- Held Authorized Signatory status and served as an expert witness in oil-spill pollution proceedings.
Laboratory, Academic & Oil-Sector Leader
Universities, Research Institutions & National Oil Company
, Iraq & Yemen
1974 - 1995
- Held progressive scientific, academic and oil-sector roles, including Head of Research Laboratories, university lecturer, scientific researcher, Assistant Laboratories General Manager and Oil and Gas Production Shift Engineer.
- Led research laboratories and taught analytical and instrumental chemistry at Sana’a University and the University of Basra.
- Managed chromatography research, analytical-method development, oil fingerprinting, water-quality control and pollution monitoring for the Iraqi National Oil Company.
- Delivered government water-quality programmes, UNICEF-supported research and technical training for Ministry of Health laboratory personnel.
- Supervised scientific staff, laboratory technicians, research programmes and undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Education
Certificate in Small Business Management -
New Zealand
Wellington01-2004
Ph.D. - Analytical Chemistry
University College of Wales
Wales, United Kingdom01-1984
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Basra
Iraq01-1974
Skills
- Laboratory Establishment & Commissioning
- Laboratory Strategy & Planning
- ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation
- Quality Management & QA/QC
- Environmental Compliance
- Environmental Monitoring and Compliance
- Scientific Equipment Procurement
Timeline
Senior Environmental Laboratory Leader
Engineering & Research International (ERI) / Riyadh Geotechnique & Foundations (RGF)
2007 - Current
Environmental Programme Manager – Royal Commission
Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu
2009 - 2011
Senior Laboratory & Environmental Science Roles
Multiple Environmental and Analytical Laboratories
1996 - 2006
Laboratory, Academic & Oil-Sector Leader
Universities, Research Institutions & National Oil Company
1974 - 1995
Certificate in Small Business Management -
New Zealand
Ph.D. - Analytical Chemistry
University College of Wales
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Basra