Abdalbage Ahmed

Chemical Engineer with 5 years of experience in ethanol production, industrial operations, and utilities. Skilled in process optimization, fermentation, distillation, boiler systems, and water treatment (RO & DM). Strong expertise in SCADA and PLC systems, with proven ability in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance improvement.

Knowledgeable in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), process safety, risk assessment, and emergency response. Certified in Permit to Work (PTW), Confined Space Entry, H₂S safety, and ISO 45001 systems. Proven track record of improving efficiency, reducing downtime, and ensuring safe and reliable plant operations.

Process and Control Engineer at Kenana Sugar Company Limited (2022-03 – 2026-01)

Operated and monitored fermentation reactors, distillation columns, boilers, and water treatment systems. Optimized process parameters and improved operational efficiency through SCADA monitoring and process optimization.

• Operated and monitored fermentation reactors to ensure optimal yeast performance and maximize ethanol yield
• Controlled chemical dosing and improved centrifuge efficiency
• Prepared daily production reports
• Operated distillation columns, condensers, and heat exchangers
• Optimized process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow rates)
• Analyzed system performance and prepared energy and production reports
• Operated boilers, pumps, and safety systems
• Supervised water treatment systems (RO & DM)
• Conducted water quality testing
• Improved steam generation efficiency and minimized scaling and corrosion
• Operated and monitored treatment systems and chemical dosing units
• Diagnosed equipment issues and implemented corrective actions
• Ensured compliance with environmental and safety standards

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering – Imam Al-Mahdi University (2021)