Experience

OQ8

• Oman
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader Laboratory (S)

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Working with 230KBPD OQ8 Refinery and Petrochemical Complex Working with 230KBPD OQ8 Refinery and Petrochemical Complex



PETRONAS

• Malaysia
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager (Laboratory Management)

  • Jul 2022 - Oct 2022

• Laboratory Head (Refinery, Cracker and Utilities)

  • Jul 2019 - Jun 2022

  Working in Refinery and Petrochemical complex (CDU 300KBPD capacity, SGP, LTU, PRU, NHT, CCR, KHT, DHT, ARDS, RFCC, CNHT, SRU), Steam Cracker (C2,C3,C4, PyGas), BZU, MTBE, BDU and integrated Utilities.Responsibilities:•Led Laboratory commissioning and ensure that Lab facility, equipment, test methods, manpower and test consumables are ready to support Refinery, Cracker & Utilities plant Start-Up, Commissioning, Performance Test Run (PTR) and normal operation.•Led laboratory manpower calculation and laboratory equipment/instrument load calculation as per approved analytical frequency for laboratory analyses.•Manage laboratory workforce and coordinate technical training of lab technical staff assigned to handle the refinery, cracker and utilities testing.•Led review for laboratory analytical schedule based on refinery, cracker and utility process requirement.•Led lab QA/QC program by ensuring Statistical Quality Check (SQC) and enrollment with Proficiency Testing (PT) in place to gauge performance of equipment/instrument and laboratory personnel.•Ensure Site Precision (SP) is completed for analyses performed in laboratory to gauge competency of lab personnel and maintain record in LIMS.•Advisor to LIMS configuration team for developing/configuring data set and test set to ensure implementation of approved analytical schedule for test result release.•Led Reliability program by developing Equipment Criticality Assessment (ECA) and Equipment Basic Care (EBC) program to ensure lab equipment remain on top condition.•Review and approve all test methods SOPs used in laboratory as per ASTM, APHA, IP, CTM, BASF and In-house.•Led laboratory internal auditor based on situational assessment and ISO 17025 requirements.•Led costumer assurance program which include internal & external complaint management, turnaround time and customer satisfaction survey to provide technical input and resolution on product quality issue. Show less



Technip Energies

• France
• Engineering Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Laboratory Engineer

  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2019

  •Completion of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning for RAPID analytical laboratory as per engineering design basis and industrial standard. •Led construction audit of the laboratory to make sure laboratory construction is as per design basis and industrial technical standards •Led Mechanical Completion (MC) audit for laboratory to make sure lab facility is ready to install furniture and equipment. •Completed Pre Start-up Safety Review (PSSR) to make sure laboratory is fully compliance with HSE and international standard. •Conduct site WalkDown with contractor to see construction progress and provide technical input on the non-compliance. •Ensure lab facility is ready during Performance Test Run (PTR) for the acceptance of plant & its product. •Review FEED for analytical laboratory to build and achieve a safe startup & laboratory operation. •Review and provide comments to furniture and equipment layout for safe installation & commissioning. •Review of lab electrical reservation layout, fire and gas detection layout, earthing of lab furniture layout, drainage layout, safety shower layout, LIMS layout, waste management layout etc •Led Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) in order to make sure specification of equipment meet process and operation requirements •Evaluation of Technical Data Sheet (TDS) of laboratory furniture and equipment to make sure equipment is fit for purpose. •Organize and led the team to make sure smooth interface between Lab equipment vendor and lab construction & utilities contractor. •Develop a SAT plan and schedule for lab equipment manufacturer/vendor to install and commission the lab instruments. •Led the lab equipment & furniture installation and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) activity and development of acceptance criteria for every individual equipment/instrument. •Ensure and monitor progress of lab construction and equipment vendor with level-4 integrated schedule for furniture installation and equipment commissioning. Show less



PETRONAS

• Malaysia
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive (Analytical Technology)

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  •Development/transformation of PETRONAS Technical Standard (PTS) for laboratory design and its operation. •Conducted PETRONAS group wide laboratory audit under PETRONAS Lab Benchmarking Review (PLBR). •Performed technical situational assessment of Third party laboratory to evaluate their capability. •Provided onsite hands on training to lab operators for their capability build-up and technical skill development. •Managed and Led project related to IOR, Flow Assurance and Production Enhancement by Thermo Chemical In-Situ Heat Generation Technique. •Conducted corrosion and compatibility study before finalizing the upstream/downstream project execution. •Led contractor at site during Solid Clenz project execution and monitor their performance to fulfill PETRONAS HSE and technical standard •Completion of oil and gas production chemical evaluation by physical, performance and compatibility testing. •Focal point to audit oil and gas production chemical injection skids along with onsite chemical optimization for their life extension study. •Conducted and interpret organic & inorganic deposit analyses results such as Loss On Ignition (LOI), SARA, XRD, FT-IR, SEM-EDX, ICP, AAS, GC analyses etc. •Led several technical root cause analyses by design of experiments for Oil&Gas process sample, Effluent sample, production well sample etc. •Developed chemical formulation based on interpretation of analytical results to resolve Flow Assurance issues. •Focal point to guide Production Chemical technical matters and solutions by providing technical inputs and regulation, technical reviews in compliance with company and industry technical standards and guidelines •Developed and implemented Design of Experiment (DOE) for investigation studies and matrix. •Led technical support and advice in areas of specialization (e.g. technical support in trouble shooting, Root Cause Analyses (RCA), problem diagnostics, technical audits & benchmarking, project risk assessment, etc.) Show less



SGS

• Switzerland
• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Petroleum Chemist

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2012

  •Led the team for all quality tests such as BS&W, Density, Oil in Water by Spectrophotometer, Salt Content, SG, API, H2S in Liquid and gas phase, Pour Point, RVP, TVP, TAN, Karl Fischer water content, Sulphur content in Crude oil, flash point, distillation and various other analyses on Crude Oil. •Improvised gas sampling technique by modifying gas sample point and its assembly for high H2S containing samples. •Directed the team for development of new methods and their validation, equipment inspection and maintenance plan. •Focal point to design the facility for new equipment/instruments installation and commissioning. •Directed the team to conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA). •Prepared standard procedure for waste handling and management for meeting company HSE standard requirements. •Monitored Raw Water Treatment Plant (RWTP), Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG), and Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) plant performance by implementing approved analytical schedule. •Conducted Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA) during process quality failure. •Focal to perform testing of produce and injection water with titration and HACH (DR2800&DR5000) i.e.; (Chloride, Salinity, TDS, Total Hardness, Sulphate, Iron, Sulfide, Silica, Conductivity, PH and m & p Alkalinity etc.). •Led quality mapping of steam injection and produced well with onsite analyses schedule. •Completed optimization of Scale Inhibitor in the presence of H2S Scavenger up to residual level and monitoring their dosage concentration. •Reviewed and release of Certificate of Quality (COQ) by using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). •Oversaw data handling, site precision, calibration record, predictive maintenance and technician’s performance through Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Show less



Supreme Group

• United Arab Emirates
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Supervisor

  • Mar 2010 - Jan 2012

  •Managed laboratory technician in the lab by making their training plan, HSE induction plan, daily shift roaster and annual leave plan. •Developed composition of off-spec Jet A-1 with Diesel fuel by using Auto Distillation, Flash point, Densitometer, Color comparator, CFPP, Pour Point and cloud point apparatus for converting into winterized diesel in accordance with MIL-STD-3004B and STANAG 7090 •Led quality assurance of oil products (Jet A-1, Jp-8, winterized HSD, MoGas, AvGas) by implementing laboratory good practices and method validations. •Participated in ASTM World Wide Inter Laboratory Cross Check Program after every three month cycle for Diesel, Gasoline and Jet fuel products. •Calculate and gauged lab technician’s performance and productivity. • Implemented monthly, mid-year and yearly KPI to enhance equipment life and technical capabilities. •Focal for procurement of chemical consumption and additive such as Corrosion Inhibitor, Icing Inhibitor, and Cold properties improver etc. also assure their quality as per customer requirements. •Completed Site Acceptance Test for newly procured equipment. •Performed laboratory internal situational assessment for all laboratories groups wide. •Led installation of new analytical equipment in group wide along with their maintenance and calibration. Show less



Attock Refinery Limited

• Pakistan
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Chemist

  • Feb 2008 - Feb 2010

  •Focal to perform detail analysis on final products such as Jet Products (Jet A-1, JP-8), LPG, Diesel, Gasoline and process water. •Responsible to monitor and close nonconformance in accordance with ISO 17025. •Focal to establish SQC, calibration and maintenance cycle for instruments in accordance with international methods and standards. •Focal to perform Crude Oil Essay. •Oversaw & Reviewed data entry for all final product analyses in the LIMS and Business Objects reporting software with regard to product specifications. •Reviewed and update Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for instruments. Show less