Muhammad Awais
Assistant Engineer (Process)
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About
A committed and results-oriented Process Operator/DCS Operator with 7+ years of comprehensive experience in operating and maintaining processes across Oil & Gas and Petrochemical industries. Good Knowledge in the operation, commissioning, and startup of complex chemical processes, with expertise in three-phase separation, Gas Processing, Crude Oil Processing, Amine & TEG unit and vacuum distillation. IOSH Managing Safely certification (Level 2, UK) holder with strong understanding of Permit to Work systems, Safety Management, Risk Assessment, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and Process Safety Management (PSM).
Experience
Assistant Engineer (Process) - Pakistan Oil Field Limited
(2023-10)
Plant Operator and Well Head Operator responsibilities in oil & gas processing facilities.
- Operated and monitored Production Manifold, Three-Phase Separator, Crude Stabilization Unit (CSU), Amine Unit, TEG Dehydration Unit, Gas Compressors, RO Plant, Tank Yard, and Decanting Area.
- Ensured safe and efficient plant operations in compliance with HSSE, Process Safety, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Monitored and controlled process parameters through DCS (Distributed Control System) and field instrumentation.
- Performed routine inspections, equipment monitoring, troubleshooting, and startup/shutdown activities.
- Coordinated with maintenance teams for MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) activities and equipment reliability.
- Maintained operational records, shift logs, and process data collection reports.
- Executed permit-to-work requirements and safe lifting operations (Lift & Shift) according to company procedures.
- Worked in oil & gas and petrochemical processing facilities while ensuring compliance with operational and safety standards.
- Utilized SAP for maintenance notifications, work orders, and operational reporting.
- Record and monitor wellhead pressures, annulus pressure buildups, temperatures, and fluid levels.
- Open and shut in wellheads, and adjust chokes or valves to optimize production and gas-lift rates.
- Service and maintain Christmas tree valves, and assist in the disassembly and repair of safety valves.
- Prepare wells for specialized operations such as wire-line, logging, or work-overs.
- Conduct routine checks on Fire & Gas (F&G) detectors and enforce strict adherence to Permit to Work (PTW) procedures.
- Document production data, well tests, and equipment anomalies into daily field reports.
Plant Operator - Dewan Ethanol Distillery Plant
(2019-08 - 2021-08)
Operated Ethanol Distillery equipment and managed vacuum distillation column operations.
- Operate Ethanol Distillery (Vacuum distillation column) equipment from Field according to the approved Standard Operating Procedures.
- Responsible for operating process parameters of the plant within operating limits.
- Take decisive actions and communicate with Prod. Manager in case of troubleshooting, emergency, equipment failure or any process deviations.
- Take initiative to correct the deficiencies identified during the routine check-up.
- Ensure Emergency Shutdown system is fully functional in Field to eliminate unnecessary production loss and process upset by taking timely corrective action.
- To perform isolation, draining, depressurization, purging and flushing of equipment.
- Prepare and handover field equipment in assigned work area for maintenance.
Plant Operator - Oil and Gas Development Ltd. (OGDCL)
(2017-07 - 2019-06)
Operated centrifugal pumps, glycerol systems, stabilization units and managed equipment isolation and safety procedures.
- Startup/Shutdown of centrifugal Pumps, Glycerol Operation, stabilization unit and loading as per procedure.
- Hand over plant equipment as per LOTO procedure after effective mechanical/electrical isolation.
- Implementation of Occupational/process safety policies.
- Chemical handling as per MSDS.
- Report to Control room and supervisor for abnormalities in field and respond to fix the problem as per SOP.
- Operation and troubleshooting of Compressors.
- Preparation of operating procedure for equipment startup/shut down.
Education
Diploma - Chemical Engineering (DAE) - Government College of Technology, Multan
FSc - Pre-Engineering - Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE), Multan
Matric - Science - Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE), Multan
