Wasimur Rahman

Operations Supervisor with 20+years of Gulf experience in hazardous waste management, incinerator operations, wastewater treatment, and utility plant supervision, specializing in Rotary Kiln and Vertical Kiln incinerators, boilers, super heaters, cooling towers, DM units, evaporators, and pumping stations, DCS, SCADA control room operation preventive maintenance, process troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and environmental compliance with strong knowledge of TSDF facilities, landfill management, and chemical treatment processes. Skilled in leading multicultural teams, ensuring HSE and ISO compliance, and optimizing plant efficiency while reducing downtime. Recognized for delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations aligned with regulatory standards and organizational objectives.

Shift In-Charge / Operations Supervisor at Special Solutions for Environmental Services (SSES) (2013-04 – Present)

SSES provides full environmental services specializing in hazardous waste management, treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDF).

• Supervise and manage incinerator operations (Rotary Kiln, Vertical Kiln), boilers, super heaters, cooling towers, demineralization (DM) units, chemical treatment units, stabilization units, stripping columns, oil separators, evaporators, and pumping stations to ensure safe and efficient performance.
• Lead and train shift teams of operators, technicians, and laborers, ensuring adherence to production schedules, HSE compliance, and quality standards.
• Recommend and implement optimal waste disposal and treatment methods based on laboratory waste characterization and environmental compliance standards.
• Oversee hazardous waste transportation, inventory control, and disposal operations including surface impoundments and Class I & II landfills.
• Develop and execute troubleshooting strategies to enhance plant reliability, reduce downtime, and improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with environmental regulations, ISO standards, safety protocols, and corporate operating procedures.
• Manage control room operations and SCADA systems, responding to alarms, coordinating field operations, and ensuring uninterrupted facility performance.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance planning, inspections, and equipment reliability checks to minimize operational risks.

Senior Plant Operator at VeBes O&M Company (ADSSC ISTP2 Project) (2011-06 – 2012-05)

• Operated and monitored a 300,000 m³/day advanced wastewater treatment plant for the Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC).
• Performed utility system troubleshooting on pumps, refrigeration units, strainers, valves, and filtration systems to maintain smooth plant operations.
• Ensured continuous operation of wash water treatment systems, maintaining compliance with NPDES discharge standards and customer specifications.
• Prepared daily shift reports, operational logs, and chemical tank level records to support process monitoring and audits.
• Responded to alarms, executed lockout/tagout procedures, and supervised confined space entries in compliance with HSE guidelines.

Senior Plant Operator at NITCO (New International Company) (2007-11 – 2010-05)

• Directed wastewater treatment plant operations including chemical dosing, sedimentation, filtration, aeration, and sludge handling to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for pumps, compressors, piping systems, and auxiliary equipment to reduce downtime.
• Maintained operational control through process monitoring, reporting, and environmental compliance documentation.

Senior Plant Operator at WESCO (Weir Engineering Services Company) (2004-01 – 2007-07)

• Operated wastewater and utility treatment systems, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery and compliance with process standards.
• Monitored plant parameters, chemical balances, and mechanical performance to optimize operational efficiency.
• Executed emergency response procedures, safety drills, and equipment shutdown/start-up protocols.
• Actively contributed to safety committees and enforced strict adherence to EHS and ISO compliance requirements.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Oxford Polytechnic (1998)