Ahmad Akhter

Experienced Senior Quality Control Executive with 7+ years of expertise in petroleum, biodiesel, edible oil, and chemical laboratory operations. Specialized in analytical testing, quality assurance, refinery laboratory procedures, and ASTM/AOCS/ISO compliance. Proficient in operation, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of analytical instruments including Gas Chromatography (GC), ICP, XRF, Karl Fischer Titrator, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, and Flash Point Tester.

Strong background in wet chemistry analysis, laboratory documentation, LIMS management, sample analysis, and process quality control within industrial and refinery environments.

Senior Quality Control Executive - H.H.K Oil Refinery – Port Qasim - Karachi

(2025-01)

• Perform laboratory analysis of raw materials, intermediate samples, and finished biodiesel/oil products.
• Operate analytical instruments including GC, ICP, XRF, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis, and Flash Point Tester.
• Ensure product quality compliance according to ASTM, AOCS, and ISO standards.
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis (COA), technical reports, and laboratory documentation.
• Maintain SOPs, calibration records, and LIMS documentation for refinery laboratory operations.
• Monitor process quality parameters and support troubleshooting activities.
• Supervise laboratory staff and ensure implementation of laboratory safety procedures.

Quality Control Officer / Chemist - Ahmed Group of Companies

(2022-01 - 2025-01)

• Conducted routine quality control testing using wet chemistry and analytical methods.
• Performed moisture, acid value, FFA, and other chemical analyses for product quality verification.
• Assisted in calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments.
• Maintained laboratory records, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Ensured adherence to quality standards, safety procedures, and laboratory protocols.

Trainee Chemist - Sufi Group of Companies

(2020-01 - 2022-01)

• Performed basic wet chemistry analysis including titration, pH, moisture, and FFA testing.
• Prepared laboratory samples and maintained accurate data recording procedures.
• Operated basic analytical instruments including UV-Vis spectrophotometer and pH meter.
• Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and laboratory safety procedures.
• Supported laboratory reporting, documentation, and sample handling activities.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Chemistry - The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (2016-01 - 2020-01)

F.Sc. - Pre-Engineering - Superior College, Rahim Yar Khan (2014-01 - 2016-01)