Rami Al-Hafnawi
Process Control Operations at (QAFAC) Qatar Fuel Additives Company Limited- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Aspen HYSYS for Oil and Gas People
OMESOL (Octagon Management & Engineering Solutions)Aug, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Process Engineering for Operation Engineers
OMESOL (Octagon Management & Engineering Solutions)Dec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Navigating the Workplace with Emotional Intelligence
SkillsoftJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
UOP Butamer Process Technology
Honeywell UOPFeb, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
MOOC Oil & Gas - from Exploration to Distribution
IFP SchoolJan, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Process Safety Management PTW
DuPontJan, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
UOP Oleflex Process Technology
UOPNov, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Occupational Safety & Health Standards, OSHA
Eastern Michigan UniversityOct, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Information Security Management Systems
British Standards Institution (BSI)Nov, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
TOTAL Summer School
TotalJul, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
Project Management Course
TotalMar, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Aspen Certified User in Aspen HYSYS®
AspenTech TrainingAug, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Authorized Gas Tester (AGT)
ENERTECH QATAR - Safety Training CentreFeb, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Fire Fighting
Qatar International Safety CenterDec, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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(QAFAC) Qatar Fuel Additives Company Limited
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Qatar
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Oil and Gas
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200 - 300 Employee
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Process Control Operations
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Jul 2019 - Present
• Wrote a comprehensive plant outage report assigned by MTBE Plant Manager; verifying maintenance activities impact on the plant performance after startup• Interconnect Uniformance Process History Database (PHD) with Excel, utilizing both tools to create material balance sheets and to evaluate catalysts performance• Initiated and conducted P&ID instrumentation loops review and ensured updates execution• Effectively monitor and control production units through Honeywell DCS system to maintain steady operation and ensure units stability under the Advanced Process Control system (APC)• Optimize and govern the MTBE production process to ensure optimum production level, product quality, plant safety and reliability• Take quick actions in emergencies as per SOPs to have minimum disruption on production• Assist Shift Engineer on coordination and decision making while normal operation, troubleshooting, startup and shutdown• Provide clear communication and functional direction to process technicians to adjust plant operations; keeping process parameters within control limits• Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for special jobs and activities• Had a comprehensive training on the Operator Training and Simulation; a Honeywell system that develops trainees’ process control capabilities and improves troubleshooting skills• Manage metering station feedstocks and exports; control units product tanks’ levels to maintain steady operation• Support technical and maintenance departments for any major maintenance activity in relation to operations Show less
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Field Process Operations
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Apr 2013 - Jun 2019
· Effectively liaise with vendors/contractors for the safe execution of maintenance activities; especially in turnarounds including the reactor and fired heater sections along with the compressor section and cryogenic separation unit· Ensure an incident-free environment in normal operations and turnarounds by following QAFAC Permit to Work procedures, Life-Saving Rules, and Process Safety Management guidelines· Create SOPs to prepare vessels/columns for maintenance, providing a safe environment for the maintenance crew· Efficiently led a team to conduct a full-plant P&ID accuracy review in the field as a Process Safety Management KPI· Report any process abnormalities; sustain production while operational upsets and emergencies, e.g. supported Emergency Response Team in extinguishing fires while the plant is running · Safely handle and supervise chemicals and catalysts loading/unloading; involved in catalyst “On the fly” changeover· Proposed several suggestions related to environmental impact reduction and safety improvement; e.g. suggested an emergency chlorine scrubber system in the chlorine cylinders unit to contain chlorine leak if occurred· Enrolled in QAFAC mentorship initiative where the CEO was my mentor for 3 months· Successfully joined a Talent Management Program designed to develop talents as a part of QAFAC strategic planning· Wrote a business proposal in line with the Operational Excellence initiative that concluded a potential annual saving of more than $60,000. It involved recommendation for fired heater operation optimization for fuel savings, thus emissions reduction, and modification of safety interlock for the catalyst regenerator for power saving· Mentor, guide and motivate trainees to achieve their targets within their development plan. Support them by sharing the operational/technical knowledge and personal reports about process operations and control Show less
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Business Excellence Coordinator
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Oct 2016 - May 2017
• Efficiently lead and facilitate meetings with middle and executive management, delivering performance statistics• Review monthly KPIs for production, technical and maintenance departments along with annual strategical performance reviews• Engaged with McKinsey consultants in driving OE initiatives• Track corrective actions execution initiated by RCA and FMEA• Gained and enhanced managerial skills, being mentored by CEO
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(QAFAC) Qatar Fuel Additives Company Limited
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Qatar
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Oil and Gas
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200 - 300 Employee
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Chemical Engineer Trainee
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
· Safety induction and Environment Management System · Overview about MTBE, Methanol and Utility Processes; including process equipment, PFDs and P&IDs · DCS, PLC, ESD and Control Philosophy · Plant Optimization, Management and Troubleshooting · Process calculations; Material and Energy balance · Safety induction and Environment Management System · Overview about MTBE, Methanol and Utility Processes; including process equipment, PFDs and P&IDs · DCS, PLC, ESD and Control Philosophy · Plant Optimization, Management and Troubleshooting · Process calculations; Material and Energy balance
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Education
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2008 - 2012
Qatar University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemical Engineering
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