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KHALED ALGHAMDI

KHALED ALGHAMDI

Yanbu Industrial City,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in lean environments, process optimisation, and operational efficiency improvement. Demonstrates proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving, safety compliance, and risk management. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, relationship building, and vendor relationship management. Skilled in database management, advanced process control, PID controller tuning, and time and project management. Committed to driving continuous improvement and achieving organisational goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Process Control Engineer

YANPET
Yanbu
10.2018 - 09.2025
  • Developed and implemented process control strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve process-related issues.
  • Conducted regular system audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Utilised advanced control systems to optimise production processes and minimise downtime.
  • Mentored junior engineers on best practices for process control and system troubleshooting.
  • Analysed process data to identify trends and recommend improvements for productivity.
  • Led initiatives to upgrade control systems, enhancing overall system performance and reliability.
  • Facilitated training sessions for staff on new technologies and process control methodologies.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions during system upgrades whilst minimising production downtime.
  • Improved safety standards with regular maintenance and monitoring of control systems.
  • Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex technical issues promptly.
  • Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams to achieve project objectives on time and within budget.
  • Developed intricate programming for improved control system functionality.
  • Enhanced process efficiency by implementing advanced control strategies.
  • Established project schedules and monitored tasks to meet milestones during each phase.
  • Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
  • Drove cost savings through improved productivity, material utilization improvements and by optimizing labor.
  • Collaborated with technologists to address operating issues and support rapid recovery.
  • Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
  • Managed third-party contractors, inspecting completed work and ongoing efforts to confirm quality and adherence to prescribed guidelines.
  • Created process simulations to test operational outcomes without causing service disruptions.
  • Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
  • Established proper processes to meet production capacity demands.

Field Operation Engineer

YANPET
Yanbu
03.2016 - 10.2018
  • Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
  • Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
  • Gained hands-on experience in the ethylene plant, supporting day-to-day operations.
  • Assisted in equipment troubleshooting and routine maintenance.
  • Prioritized safety protocols and compliance.
  • Investigated and proposed corrective actions for quality issues.
  • Practiced lean principles, which led to improvements in workflow and quality and waste reduction.
  • Communicated with other team members to enhance process and performance.
  • Interfaced with area teams to verify application of technical details.
  • Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
  • Interacted effectively with site engineering team and field staff to coordinate work that complied with design and construction documents.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering

King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
10.2010 - 02.2016

Skills

  • Lean environments
  • Documents and reports
  • Process Optimization
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
  • Safety Compliance
  • Relationship building
  • Database management
  • Advanced process control
  • Risk management proficiency
  • Operational efficiency improvement
  • Time and project management
  • PID controller tuning
  • Vendor relationship management

Accomplishments

  • Configured the Operating Envelope (OE) for the entire plant in the OE system.
  • Managed the alarm management system, achieving higher maturity levels by using AMS techniques such as Alarm Rationalization.
  • Configured from scratch a complicated logic in the DCS for a new machine in Glycol plant normally handled by a third-party contractor.
  • Successfully implemented Advanced Process Control (APC) for the major machine in the olefin plant, which is the Charged Gas Compressor. Realizing in benefit of increasing the overall yield of Ethylene production by 8 MSAR/Year.

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Advanced

Timeline

Process Control Engineer

YANPET
10.2018 - 09.2025

Field Operation Engineer

YANPET
03.2016 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering

King Abdulaziz University
10.2010 - 02.2016

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