SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Highly motivated Senior Production Engineer with exceptional sense of responsibility for the profession. Around 20 years of diversified international EPC/Operations experience in Specialty Chemical (Pthalic Anhydride,Malic Anhydride ,DOP ECH,Allyal AlCohol, ODC Electrolysers Chlorine and Petrochemicals. HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Evaluated performance of existing units and visualized opportunities for improvements
Provided high quality process engineering design and support for chemical manufacturing facilities
Developed scoping studies and conceptual process designs including PFDs and Heat & Mass Balances.
Developed FEED and supervised detailed engineering
ISO-50001-2018, ISO 45001 internal auditor.
Developed simulation using ASPEN Process Explorer, IP 21, RBVA (Role Based Visualization) and MOM (Manufacturing Operation Management), POM (Production Operation Management).
Developed and reviewed hydraulic calculations, engineering drawings and lists (P&ID, LDT & equipment list)
Performed process design calculations for key equipment - Vessels, Pumps, Heat Exchangers and Valves
Provided design/specification of pressure relief devices/systems.
Prepared specifications, data sheets and supported technical bids
Provided technical assistance / advice to Operations and Project Engineering, including commissioning/start-up of capital projects and plant optimization
Experienced at Change Management and Process Safety Management - PHA and PSI documentation
Advanced skills in using SAP & MS Office - Word, Excel
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sadara Chemical Company ‘Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco and DOW Chemical United States of America, HCU
Senior Production Engineer
01.2017 - Current
Job overview
Handling of 18 electrolysers of HCU (ODC Type) which produce 1296 tpd of Chlorine and Hydrogen on Cathode side
Handling, troubleshooting, optimization of Electrolysis,Anolyte, catholyte, absorbers and scrubber system in HCU Plant
Manage and execute seal plan replacement project of more than 16 centrifugal pumps
Plan, manage and execute major TA (Turn Around) ISOTAG21 for envelope
Access and analyze current production methods
Focal person for envelope sustainability foot print
Managing and implement electrolysers recoating campaign from UDHE Germany for HCU
Develop and draft an improved production process
Manage project “Modification of HVAC in Cell Building”
Design and implement cost-reductive changes
Maximize productivity of machinery and workers
Follow product specifications and quality control measures
Performed Process Team Lead administrative functions: Leadership, Scope definition, Project supervision, Man-hour estimate, Resource allocation, Monthly progress reporting, Mentoring & Annual performance reviews, PHA activities (HazOp, SIL, LOPA) and technical meetings initiatives, day-to-day Task allocation to process engineers, MOC process initiatives, Interface with disciplines & client for design development & obtain approvals
Contribute to and approve Cause & Effect Diagrams (C&ED) and Control & Alarm Settings Table, Operating Guidelines, Safe Operating Limit Tables, Tie-Ins/Battery Limit Tables
Support project & disciplines on their day-to-day questions & equipment acquisition from vendors through technical support
Respond to RFIs and other technical queries from modular fabrication and construction house
Sadara Chemical Company
Site Integration Shift Manager
01.2014 - 01.2017
Job overview
Saudi Arabia (A JV of Saudi Aramco and DOW Chemical United States of America), Develops personnel in responding to events on site relating to utilities and raw materials
Simulates Drills with Plant Immediate Response Leaders to prepare personnel for an actual situation
Accountable for the resolution of a situation utilizing Site Integration Policies and Procedures
Generates detailed incident reports and participates in follow-up meetings
Possesses in-depth knowledge of the Site Integration Policies and Procedures and Site Emergency Plans and Procedures
Assists site to proper response to meet feedstock allocations during off hours
Record relevant site wide asset utilization incidents
Ensures that the Site Integration Policies and Procedures are followed during planned and unplanned events
Collects and analyzes information to assess the situation
Ensures that events are tracked and documented in plant / department Operations Dashboard
Utilizes procedures and knowledge to develop action plans
Implement action plans while considering concerns of EH&S and ES&S guidelines and policies
Obtains additional resources if required during an event
Initiates actions to return the Site to normal state
Ensures that post event activities are completed
Ensures that Root Cause analysis / investigation are conducted as defined in the Site Integration RCI Trigger Criteria
Ensure that plants are meeting the production plan targets
Actively providing technical definition for surface facilities and assisting in provides the associated cost estimates for field development and other project options being studied
Independently providing technical support and information for the detailed conceptual studies undertaken by the team
Significantly assisting in the consolidation of other Divisions requirements, including development of operations and maintenance strategies in the formulation of the "Statement of Requirements" for related projects
Involved in Analyzing and understanding all aspects governing operational activities and up to date knowledge of latest technological advancements, regulations/ guidelines and compliances in the industry
Instrumental in planning, scheduling with respect to cost, resource deployment, time over-runs, quality compliance and manpower planning in line with the organization requirements; ensuring adherence to organization’s standards & procedures
Adroitly implementing preventive maintenance practices to minimize downtime and losses; efficient in failure analysis while ensuring application of best maintenance practices
Involved in problem identification, selection of appropriate technical solutions, materials, test equipment, and procedures, for the manufacture and production of safe, economical, high-performance products and services
Driving efforts across adherence to stringent quality specifications as per the norms; including preparation/ maintenance of necessary documents to ensure compliance & customer requirements
Developing and maintaining healthy and cooperative working environment within organization by assisting and coordinating with others time to time to ensure smooth flow of business operations
Instrumental in identifying and implementing improvement Opportunities of each manufacturing process for continual improvement
Ensuring adherence to functional policies, procedures and controls so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service to customers
Coordinating and following-up all field operational, maintenance and HSE activities to ensure adherence to procedures.
Accomplishments
JANA Petrochemical Company Saudi Arabia
(JANA 2, a Unit of Nama Chemical Company), is a petrochemical plant having capacity of producing 33000 ton/annum of Allyl Alcohol (Manufacturing by oxidation of propylene in catalytic tubular reactor) AND 30,000 ton/annum of EPI CHLORO HYDRINE (Licensor-Showa Denko K.K, Japan)
Production Engineer;
Successfully commissioned all utilities like CW (Cooling Water), CHW(Chilled Water), Chilled Brine, HCl incinerator, Milk of Lime, Process water, DM water and Fire Water
Acted as a key member of Commissioning, Pre-commissioning And Master Start Up Team Of Allyl Alcohol
Significantly worked on different types of distillation columns like Packed Columns, Sieve Tray Columns, Bubble cap Columns, And Packed and Tray Columns, Extraction and De acetate Towers
Actively checked the plant and equipment for abnormalities and kept the Shift Controller well informed about the activities in his assigned area to facilitate uninterrupted operations
ECH (Epichlorohydrine Plant) - Master start-up of ECH (EPICHLOROHYDRINE) plant as well as Commissioning activity for Epichlorohydrin plant (ECH)
Primarily focused on all standard operating procedures (SOP) are followed and fully implemented in the plant
Promptly correct any unsafe conditions or deviations on observation by taking help of MSDS, ISO-documents
Oversaw all standard operating procedures (SOP) are followed and fully implemented in the plant
As well as corrected any unsafe conditions or deviations on observation by taking help of MSDS, ISO-documents
Timely coordinated with lab to get in-process and product samples analysed; monitored the trend of KPI (key performance indicators) and took necessary corrective actions as required for keeping a check on specific chemical consumptions
Emphasised on continuous update of records downtime in plants because of various agencies by calculating the OEE (overall Equipment Effectiveness) as well as solved the Bottlenecks/Troubleshooting of the Plant by RCA (Root Cause Analysis), Brain Storming
EDUCATION AND TRAINING NIMIR PETROCHEMICAL PAKISTAN LTD, (NCPL) SHEKIUPURA FAISALABAD RD, SHEIKUPURAJAN’03-NOV’07
(Nimir Petrochemical is a petrochemical plant producing 32500 Ton/Anum Phthalic Anhydride (Manufacturing pthalic anhydride through partial oxidation of orthoxylene, 21400 Ton/Anum Di-OctylePhthalate and 2000 Ton/Anum Maleic Anhydride)
Review H&MB, hydraulics/equipment sizing calculations, process flow diagrams and P&ID’s
Review equipments datasheets/vendor drawings to assure conformance with the design packages
Attend HazOp and Risk Review studies for process units
Contact and negotiate with process licensor in design review meetings and technology assistance
Ensured construction as per design; site walk downs, punch item resolution and turnover
Responsible for providing technical support to contractor for the erection and commissioning
Also provided technical support for the operating units:
Provided technical support to Field Operation, plant start-up
Developed unit key performance indicators (KPI's)
Identified scope, justified capital projects for unit improvements
Supported reliability team working towards maximizing plant uptime
Performed root cause analysis, Process Optimization, Debottlenecking and Problem Solving
Contributed to process safety management documentation update and implemented on all facilities
Define technical functionality and specifications for new Facilities and Process equipment
Manage Direct Reports in the team assign annual tasks and targets
MS (Total Quality Management) ~ Institute of Quality and Technology Management, University of Punjab ~ 2005 ~ 3.275 GPA 2004-2005
BSc (Chemical Engineering) ~ Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology University of the Punjab 1998~ 2002
IOSH CERTIFICATE IN IOSH
Certificate in PMP from PMI
NEBOSH-PSM
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Technical Mentoring training program (SADARA Talent Management team)
Introduction and implementation of IP 21
Production Operation Management tools and Techniques
One week course on (PHA) Process Hazard Analysis DAMMAM KSA
One-week course on Piping and Plant Design from NIDA (National Institute of Design & Analysis) (TUSDIC) Lahore Pakistan
LET TRAINING (LEADER EFFECTIVE TRAINING COURSE) AL-JUBAIL INDUSTRIAL CITY KSA
Safety Health & Environment Management; Work Permits & Safety measures
One day training on FIRST AID & CPR in ALMANA HOSPITAL AL- JUBAI
WORK SHOPS ATTENDED
Introduction to SADARA & Petrochemical Industry
Seminar attended on positive thinking conducted by Tim wade
Learning the Sadara ways
Affiliations
Member – SCCE – Saudi council of Chemical Engineers
Member - PEC, Pakistan Engineering Council
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Senior Production Engineer
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