Kamran Ahmed

I would like to take the opportunity to express my goals and aspirations to be considered for this position. I began working at Pakistan Refinery Ltd. then I worked with Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) from May 2013 to July 2021 with knowledge of laboratory work, a desire to succeed and confidence that I could make positive contributions to the laboratory. Please refer below to some of the qualifications that I possess:

• can perform testing of petroleum and its products including Crude, LPG, Naphtha, Kerosine (Jet fuels), Gas Oil, Residue.
• Thorough knowledge of refinery utility water testing and monitoring procedures
• Working knowledge on Reformulyzer / PONA, Detail Hydrocarbon Analysis, and Simulated Distillation Gas Chromatography
• Able to learn and recognize trends and deviations and take prompt actions to ensure conformity

I am confident in my ability to perform petroleum lab testing, with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy, both of which I am sure will be highly appreciated by you.

Lab Technician, ADNOC Oil Refining Company, Abu Dhabi (May 2013 to July2021)

• Carries out physical and chemical analyses on all refinery samples such as crude oils, intermediate and finished products, utility and process water samples, effluent water, samples related with environmental pollution control, refinery gases, lpg gas, propylene product and other related substances.
• Follow standard test methods adopting state-of –the art technology, in conjunction with sophisticated, computerized laboratory equipment requiring skills, care and experience, for plant control, quality, product certification, etc.
• Uses, maintains computerized analyzer such as Gas Analyzer, CFR Octane engine, Vacuum distillation, Sulphur analyzer, Alcor-JFTOT, atmospheric distillation, etc. to determine chemical composition and physical properties.
• Complies with all HSE rules and regulations, including use of protective clothing and equipment and participates in Fire fighting and safety drills.
• Carries out similar or related duties as assigned. Includes maintaining all relevant files and records, maintaining good housekeeping of Lab. Equipment & premises and complying with ISO 9000:2015 procedures, etc.
• Use of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for result reporting.

• Analysis of Raw Material Feed Naphtha, Gasoline, Blending Samples, Process Intermediates & Finished Products.
• Coordination between the Process & Laboratory to Improve Product Quality.
• Preparation of Summary Report for the Laboratory Analysis.
• Responsible for Calibration & Maintenance of Instruments.
• Preparation of Control Charts, Checking Performance of Instruments by using Standards.
• Monitoring Quality of Cooling Water, Boiler Water & Effluent Treatment Plant Samples.
• Experience in Hands on all Equipments Related to Petroleum Products Analysis.
• Experience in RON ENGINE, GC, TBP.
• In PRL I assist the Laboratory Commissioning team for the installation of Lab instruments.
• Carried out the more complex tests & analyses of crude petroleum products (Naphtha, Kerosene, HSD, Fuel Oil, LPG, Reformate, Jet Fuel & Gasoline), water, sulfur & other substances.
• QC of petroleum products as per ASTM, IP, UOP & other International test procedures. Calibrate the test equipments & standardize various analytical reagents. 
• Maintaining Lab inventory such as chemicals, glassware, gases.

  (ASTM, IP, UOP & Refinery related methods) is a part of my job

Testing of (Physical &

• Chemical) petroleum products as per International Standards like ASTM, UOP &

• IP. Testing & evaluation of all types of petroleum products like Naphtha, Kerosene, Gas Oil, Diesel &

• Fuel Oil for several tests like RON Engine, JFTOT II, MSEP (Micro Separometer), Existent Gum, Freezing point, Density, Viscosity, Sulfur, Water content by Distillation, Flash point, Cloud point, Pour point, Atmospheric Distillation, Mercaptans, Colour by Saybolt & by ASTM . Gas &

• Liquid Chromatography. DHA Analysis, TBP analysis of several crudes.Analysis of Water Samples:

Testing of different types of water samples like Boiler Water, Boiler Blow Down, Effluent Water (COD, BOD, etc.), and Raw Water. Tests included Total Dissolved Solids, Conductivity, Carbonate, Bicarbonate, Chloride, Sulphate, Phosphate, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Iron, Total Hardness, and Oil in water.Analysis of Gases:

Experience on gaseous samples analysis. Sampling of gases, LPG, high pressure gas/liquid samples. Carry out physical and chemical tests on finished products or at intermediate stage and incoming feed streams.

Adheres to international standard testing methods like ASTM, UOP, IP, etc. collection of gas samples and carry out physical & chemical tests on chemicals and hydrocarbons used or produced by Gas. Responsible for upkeep of all Lab areas & daily sampling/analysis of gas as per schedule.

• Assists in controlling inventory of Laboratory chemicals and spares/accessories for different equipment and instruments.

M.Sc. (Analytical Chemistry) from University of Karachi, Pakistan