SARFRAZ MOHAMED IBRAHIM
Riyadh,K.S.A
Summary
Dynamic Quality Control Chemist with strong expertise in MS Office and cross‑functional team coordination, skilled in real‑time troubleshooting and effective decision‑making. Experienced in internal auditing, ISO compliance reporting, and driving continuous improvement through lean practices. Committed to safety, regulatory compliance, and high operational standards, with proven time management and shift‑handling capabilities.
A motivated professional who embraces challenging roles, leveraging interpersonal skills, collaboration, and problem‑solving to deliver high‑quality service and consistent results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Chemical Sales Engineer
Big Oceans Trading Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2025.12 - Current
- Educated customers about product features and benefits, driving informed purchasing decisions.
- Tailored pitches according to individual consumer preferences to increase conversion rates.
- Identified potential leads, prepared quotations and proforma Invoices.
Quality Control In-Charge
Industrial Chemicals & Resins Co.
Dammam, K.S.A
2023.09 - 2025.11
- Lead shift operations and quality control in Unsaturated Polyester Resins and Gel coats manufacturing, ensuring ISO 9001:2015 compliance, consistent product quality, and efficient production.
- Supervise testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished goods using Brookfield viscometer, UTM, gel time tests, and titration methods.
- Monitor and optimize critical process parameters; coordinate with production, maintenance, and safety teams for seamless operations and quick issue resolution.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement CAPA for non-conformities; maintain and audit SOPs and quality documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement using data analytics to reduce rework, enhance yield, and improve resource utilization.
- Interface with R&D, customer support, and auditors to align production goals, resolve issues, and support product trials.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Conducted risk assessments, ensuring safe laboratory practices were followed at all times.
Shift In-Charge
Süd-Chemie India Pvt. Ltd.
Eloor, India
2022.01 - 2023.02
- Led shift-wide operations for high-temperature, high-pressure processes in the production of copper, zeolite, and methanol synthesis catalysts.
- Managed end-to-end production and manpower coordination across multiple units including copper nitrate synthesis, zinc leaching, and catalyst impregnation.
- Operated SCADA/PLC-controlled systems for automated dosing, pH control, and precipitation reactions.
- Oversaw drying, calcination, and granulation using spin flash dryers, spray dryers, rotarycalciners, and membrane filter presses.
- Controlled ZLD systems (MEE, RO units) ensuring full wastewater recovery and environmental compliance.
- Monitored NOx emission systems via catalytic ammonia injection; ensured adherence to emission norms.
- Led complex operations like zeolite synthesis and methanol catalyst preparation with strict control over chemical ratios and thermal protocols.
- Resolved plant issues in real time—mechanical, utility, quality-related—to minimize downtime and maintain operational continuity.
Quality Assurance Trainee
Techshore Inspection Service
Kochi, India
2021.01 - 2021.11
- Assisted in NDT methods (UT, MPI, visual inspection) to verify integrity of pipelines and components.
- Supported piping engineering tasks, including reviewing P&ID diagrams for compliance with standards.
- Aided in QC testing and documentation for piping systems and pressure vessels.
- Gained hands-on experience in ASME/ASTM standards, material inspections, and defect analysis.
- Collaborated with engineers on inspection reports, corrective actions, and project timelines.
Education
Bachelors of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology
Bhopal, India 2014.05 - 2020.12
Diploma - Oil and Gas Technology and Management
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
Dehradun, India 2021.01 - 2021.11
Skills
- MS Office
- Cross-Functional Team Coordination
- Real-Time Troubleshooting & Decision Making
- Internal Auditing & ISO Compliance Reporting
- Continuous Improvement & Lean Practices
- Safety Awareness & Compliance
- Time Management & Shift Handling
Websites
Certification
- ISO 9001:2015 Internal Quality Auditor - Tuv Nord
- ISO 9001:2015 Awareness - Tuv Nord
- Certificate Of Proficiency - Quality Control Engineering - Techshore
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Advanced
Hindi (Moderate)
Advanced
Malayalam(Native)
Native
References
Antony Varghese — Head of Technical, Big Oceans Trading Company
Phone: +966 55 933 8310
Email: varghese@botc-com.com
Ayman Abdelfattah - General Manager, Industrial Chemicals & Resins Company
Email: afattah@icr.com.sa
Additional references available upon request.
Timeline
Chemical Sales Engineer
Big Oceans Trading Company
2025.12 - Current
Quality Control In-Charge
Industrial Chemicals & Resins Co.
2023.09 - 2025.11
Shift In-Charge
Süd-Chemie India Pvt. Ltd.
2022.01 - 2023.02
Diploma - Oil and Gas Technology and Management
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
2021.01 - 2021.11
Quality Assurance Trainee
Techshore Inspection Service
2021.01 - 2021.11
Bachelors of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology
2014.05 - 2020.12