Acting Supervisor at Oryx GTL (2008-01 – Present)
I worked as acting supervisor as and when required at unit-10 and unit-20 gas loop since 2008. Responsible for daily operations of gas loop, reporting to section heads. Carry out auditing of the procedures and checklists. Developed and updated new procedures for unit-10 and 20.
- Responsible for the daily operation of the facility Ammonia 1/2 and utilities plants from commissioning
- Enforcement of company's Safety policies and procedures
- Document policies, procedures and their compliance
- Evaluate performance of department personnel and develop continuous improvement culture
- Provide weekly reports to include statistics on production, delays, downtime, and quality issues
- Anticipate output deficiencies with various components and take proactive measures to compensate
- Attend daily meetings to discuss current and pending plant issues
- Work closely with Engineering in making plant modifications and in devising long term solutions to improve material handling to improve efficiency and overall quality
- Define and maintain sufficient inventory levels of materials and supplies within department
- Work closely with Human Resources to staff with capable and adequate manpower
- Ensure Safety guidelines are followed in accordance with company policies
- Supervised 15-20 employees manpower for production needs
- Responsible for assigning workstations, monitoring absenteeism, and providing supplies for operators
- Responsible in conducting panel operators skill certification, training of new hirees and compile progress reports
- Responsible for communicating supervisor's needs to upper management
- Assist shift manager in day to day operations
- Trained new employees on dcs operation and safety standards
- Work permit compliance, auditing and personnel development of team
- Work closely with shift managers to achieve unit targets
- Responsible in investigating process related incidents and prepare reports and sent to top management to avoid re occurrence
- Experience with integrating work with other professionals in team environments
- Work well under stress and to tight deadlines
- Excellent problem-analysis and problem-solving skills
- Experienced in mentoring, training of new recruits and less experienced engineers
- Support all technical solutions for the operations troubleshooting
Panel Operator at Oryx GTL (2004-01 – Present)
Presently working in Oryx GTL as Air separation/Auto thermal reforming lead/panel operator FOXBORO dcs system. Got training from Sasol ASU/ATR plant South Africa. Remained involved in developing commissioning procedures and in house training activities. Got training for ptw, vessel entry at Ras Laffan Qatar.
- Commissioning experience of 78 mw turbine cold box, dcac and chill tower, cold box and distillation columns, turbo expander
- Familiar with cryostar pumps operation, liq. oxygen and liq nitrogen storage facilities operation and troubleshootings
Lead/Panel Operator/Acting Supervisor at Engro Chemical Pakistan Limited (2000-01 – 2004-12)
Worked as Lead/panel operator/acting supervisor handling multiple operational systems and responsibilities.
- Responsible for the daily operation of the facility Ammonia 1/2 and utilities plants from commissioning
- Enforcement of company's Safety policies and procedures
- Document policies, procedures and their compliance
- Evaluate performance of department personnel and develop continuous improvement culture
- Provide weekly reports to include statistics on production, delays, downtime, and quality issues
- Anticipate output deficiencies with various components and take proactive measures to compensate
- Attend daily meetings to discuss current and pending plant issues
- Work closely with Engineering in making plant modifications and in devising long term solutions to improve material handling to improve efficiency and overall quality
- Define and maintain sufficient inventory levels of materials and supplies within department
- Work closely with Human Resources to staff with capable and adequate manpower
- Ensure Safety guidelines are followed in accordance with company policies
- Supervised 15-20 employees manpower for production needs
- Responsible for assigning workstations, monitoring absenteeism, and providing supplies for operators
- Responsible in conducting panel operators skill certification, training of new hirees and compile progress reports
- Responsible for communicating supervisor's needs to upper management
- Assist shift manager in day to day operations
- Trained new employees on dcs operation and safety standards
- Work permit compliance, auditing and personnel development of team
- Work closely with shift managers to achieve unit targets
- Responsible in investigating process related incidents and prepare reports and sent to top management to avoid re occurrence
Field/Panel Operator at Engro Chemical Pakistan (1992-01 – 2000-12)
Worked as Front end Board Panel Operator responsible for multiple control systems and emergency handling.
- Responsible for 15000 H.P gas turbine operation controlled by Mark-V control system Foster Wheeler furnace Control
- CO2 Purification shift converter STEAM Generators shift converter, Steam Control System
- BFW and Dearator System Semilean and Rich Flash Vessel Control System absorber and Stripper control system
- Handled many emergencies related to Front end, Involved in Many Troubleshooting
- Familiar with TDC-3000 control system
- Worked at syn. refrig compressor operator and handled many emergencies related to compressor, good experience of equipment handing over and taking over
- Safe procedures, startup, shut down and troubleshooting
- Developed startup shutdown and emergency handling procedure of synthesis and refrig. Compressor
- Worked at ammonia converter, separator condenser absorber storage
- Worked as safety captain emergency fire squad member
- Attended fire fighting technique training, communication skills training
