Mohammed Albolok

Result-driven Chemical Engineer with 8 years of robust experience in industrial operations, specializing in Utility plants, petrochemicals, and refining processes. Demonstrated expertise in DCS monitoring, plant commissioning, and process optimization. Proven track record in bridging field and panel operations to maximize plant efficiency, ensure strict PSM compliance, and reduce operational expenses.

Assiut Oil Refining Company (ASORC) – Assiut, Egypt

Utility Systems DCS Operator Jul 2020 – Present

• Operate and control refinery utility systems including high-pressure steam boilers, nitrogen generation units, air compressors, compressed air dryers, demineralized water plants, condensate recovery systems, and cooling water facilities to ensure uninterrupted refinery operations.

• Operate and monitor refinery utility facilities through Honeywell Experion PKS DCS, vendor-specific HMI systems (Bono Energia, SIAD, and IDC), and local control panels for Ingersoll Rand air compressors and compressed air dryers, ensuring safe, reliable, and uninterrupted utility operations.

• Monitor process alarms, analyze system abnormalities, adjust process parameters (pressure, temperature, flow, and level), and implement corrective actions to maintain stable and efficient plant performance.

• Support utility systems start-up, shutdown, emergency operations, and remote equipment operation through DCS in accordance with approved operating procedures.

• Monitor and control demineralized water treatment systems, including cation, anion and mixed-bed ion exchange units; supervise regeneration activities, optimize chemical consumption, and ensure continuous production of high-quality demineralized water.

• Monitor deaerator operation and manage amine dosing, oxygen control, and boiler phosphate treatment programs to maintain steam and condensate system integrity, prevent corrosion, and minimize scale formation.

• Monitor and control boiler, condensate recovery, and cooling water chemistry through routine analysis of pH, conductivity, silica, TDS, TSS, ORP, iron, phosphate, biocide, and biological fouling parameters to ensure operational reliability and environmental compliance.

• Optimized boiler efficiency through soot blowing, flue gas monitoring, combustion analysis, and water chemistry control. Monitored NOx, SOx, O₂, CO₂, and CO levels in boiler stack emissions to improve combustion efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and ensure compliance with environmental standards.

• Oversee nitrogen cold box operations, air dryer systems, and utility performance parameters to maintain product quality, cryogenic efficiency, and utility reliability.

• Troubleshoot process deviations, utility system upsets, and equipment failures using operational data trends and root cause analysis techniques, implementing corrective and preventive actions to minimize downtime.

• Support commissioning and start-up activities by performing Loop Checks, Functional Testing, Alarm Validation, Interlock Testing, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and troubleshooting DCS, PLC and field instrumentation systems.

• Coordinate operational activities with Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Maintenance teams, including participation in Permit-to-Work (PTW) reviews and preventive maintenance planning for rotating equipment.

• Utilize SAP PM for maintenance planning, work order management, equipment history tracking, and operational reporting to support reliability and asset management objectives.

• Monitor plant performance KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence, energy optimization, waste reduction, and cost control.

• Author and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), improve reporting processes through digitalization initiatives, and maintain accurate operational documentation.

• Prepare comprehensive shift reports, maintenance coordination reports, and operational status reports for senior management and executive leadership, summarizing utility system performance, equipment availability, operational events, and plant status.

EL-NASR CO. FOR INTERMEDIATE CHEMICALS (NCIC) – Suez, Egypt

Field Engineer Apr 2018 – Jul 2020

• Operated sulfuric acid production units utilizing the Double Contact Double Absorption (DCDA) process, monitoring process parameters and controlling fluid and gas flows through converters, heat exchangers, absorbers, cooling systems, and associated process equipment.

• Monitored plant operating conditions including pressure, temperature, flow rates, and equipment performance to ensure safe, stable, and efficient production operations.

• Supported commissioning and start-up activities for waste heat boilers, cooling tower systems, steam blowing, chemical cleaning, and passivation procedures to achieve operational readiness.

• Performed routine field inspections and coordinated with control room operators to identify process deviations, equipment abnormalities, and operational risks, implementing corrective actions as required.

• Conducted stack emission monitoring and environmental inspections to verify compliance with environmental regulations and pollution control requirements.

• Assisted maintenance and engineering teams in troubleshooting equipment failures, leaks, pressure abnormalities, and process upsets to minimize downtime and improve plant reliability.

• Participated in permit-to-work (PTW) activities and ensured compliance with HSE policies, operating procedures, and safe work practices.

• Maintained accurate operational logs, inspection records, safety observations, and incident reports to support regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Bachelor of Science in Special Chemistry – Al-Azhar University (2016)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) (2027)