Lab Director (Production Lab) at Sharif Petroleum Operating Co. Ltd (2012-11 – 2024-04)
- Validated and maintained the accuracy of all crude oil and water analysis equipment, resolving 5+ equipment failures within the first month and ensuring data integrity.
- Conducted analysis of crude oil and water samples for sulfur content, reducing the risk of equipment damage, with zero defects in all laboratory tests, as the most junior member on the team.
- Spearheaded process improvements in lab analysis workflows, resulting in zero non-compliance events over a year while managing the lab's equipment and processes to meet regulatory standards.
- Optimized chemical injection strategies based on real-time laboratory analysis, reducing the frequency of unscheduled maintenance by 15% and extending equipment lifespan considerably.
- Conducted chemical field trials for the production chemicals and establish bottle testing of the production Chemicals
- Catalyzed collaboration between lab staff and field technicians, pinpointing three biggest causes of injection pump failures, which decreased unscheduled maintenance events by 12% annually.
- Championed adoption of new LIMS, facilitating seamless data tracking and analysis for all crude oil and water samples, resulting in 15% better data accuracy and enhanced regulatory compliance.
- Developed a comprehensive training program for junior lab chemists, focusing on standard operating procedures for crude oil and water analysis, enhancing team competency and reducing errors by 20%.
- Authored and submitted 50+ technical reports (daily, weekly, and monthly), providing clear and concise summaries of analytical results for stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making for production optimization.
- Maintained a clean and organized laboratory environment, adhering to safety protocols and waste disposal procedures, ensuring a safe and compliant workspace for all personnel, exceeding OSHA standards by 5%.
- Standardized data entry processes for analytical results, implementing quality checks and validation rules to improve data integrity and reduce the risk of errors leading to more productive workflows for 10+ lab users.
- Improved testing workflows by introducing automated sampling, leading to a 15% increase in sample throughput, enhancing productivity and providing more efficient results for the lab's crude oil and water analysis.
Lab Chemist (Production Lab) at PETRODAR Operating Company (2006-10 – 2012-10)
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting of the lab analysis, strengthen the management of lab analysis process, ensure lab analysis working corrective and effectively
- Monitored and enforced adherence to strict quality control protocols during lab analysis, resulting in a 99.9% accuracy rate in sample testing, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and standards.
- Mange and coordinate all the activities in lab to ensure the safety.
Lab Tester (Production Lab) at PETRODAR Operating Company (2005-10 – 2006-09)
- Carry out all the Analysis for crude oil and water (routine and non-routine) which include the BS&W, API, POUR POINT, and VISCOSITY.
QC Chemist at Nile Cement Co. Ltd (2001-05 – 2005-09)
- Monitor, assessing and testing product quality from raw materials through all production process to the packaging stage
