Process Operator

MUHAMMAD IKRAM

ATTOCK REFINERY LIMITED-PAKISTAN

D.A.E (Chemical)

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Career Objective:

A highly motivated Operations Field / DCS Operator having 14+ years of diversified experience in Refinery process units (HPU, AMU, SWS and Utility).Specialized in Field operations, Process monitoring, Optimization, Trouble shooting and Key role in Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning and master startup activities in Attock Refinery up gradation and Saudi project.

Professional Profile:

I am an enthusiastic and professional DCS Console Operator, having 14+ years professional experience across many areas of oil refinery and petrochemical (sabic) units such as

Dual Feed (Naphtha + Methane) SMR Unit

Hydrogen Purification Unit based on P.S.A. technology

HCDS (Hydrogen Compression & Distribution System)

AMU, SWS, UTILITY.

Academic Record:

Degree

Year

Division

Board

D.A.E (Chemical)

2004

1st

PBTE

S.S.C

Bachelor Arts

2001

2018

1st

1st

BISE

AIOU

Safety & Environment:

Knowledgeable on HSE & Process safety requirements including, LOTO, Risk Assessment, JSA, and Confine Space Entry.

Good knowledge of types of fires, types of Fire extinguishers, Fire alarms & fire detectors.

Familiarization with the work permits procedure system & authorized work permit issuer.

Familiarization with Emergency Management Plan procedure and emergency handling like sudden fires, gas release (H2& H2S) and use of gas masks, SCBA and use fire extinguishers.

Working with Electronic PTW Management, and MS Office.

Attock Refinery Ltd Rawalpindi, Pak. Nov. 2014 to present

Presently working in Oil Refinery of Pakistan as (DCS Console Operator)

Steam Methane Reforming Unit (HMU):

Working experience on Steam Methane Reforming Section, HTS, Waste Heat Recovery System and Hydrogen Purification Unit (H.P.U.) based on P.S.A. technology Design by Hydro Chem.

Operational knowledge of PSA unit, used to purify Hydrogen gas (5500 NCMH)

Naphtha Feed treatment ( Hydro-treating and De-sulphurization carried out in the

Presence of “COMO and ZNO” respectively)

Operation and troubleshooting of VFD operated Balance Draft Furnace (Reformer)

NG Compressor (2400 NM3/Hr. @ 21kg/cm2) manufacture by MITSUI engineering TOYKO JAPAN

Loading of Catalyst, Cold and Hot start up, Hot Knock Out and Cold Knock out Drum.

HCDS (Hydrogen Compression & Distribution System):

Reciprocating Single stage double acting compressors are used to compress hydrogen 15.0kg to 30kg/cm2

Distribution of hydrogen gas with 30 kg/cm2 to hydrocarbon processing units (ISOM, DHDS and Reformer).

Amine Treating Unit:

Worked as Sr. Field Operator, DCS System of (Honeywell C-300 Exprion) Gas Sweetening, and sour water stripping units.

Capacity 2261 NM3/Hr DEA Sour Gas Sweating Unit.

DEA Amine Based Acid Gases (H2S) Removal unit.

DCS of Honeywell Based on TDC 3000x Experian (PKS -401) operates the unit.

Sour Water Unit:

Capacity 7.035m3/hr

Refinery Sour water rich in (H2S, NH3) are treated in sour water stripper.

A fuel acid gas is routed to sulfur recovery section and treated water to Crude Distillation unit.

Job Description:

HMU Console Operator “Dates Employed Sep 2017 – Present”.

Reads and analyzes specifications, schedules, logs, and test results to determine changes to equipment controls required to produce specified product.

Observes instruments, gauges, and meters to verify conformance to specified quality and quantity of product.

Inspects equipment and listens for automated warning signals to determine location and nature of malfunction, such as leaks and breakage.

Cleans interior of processing units by circulating steam and nitrogen within unit.

Operates auxiliary equipment and controls multiple processing units during SMR or treating operations.

HMU Outside Operator “Dates Employed Nov 2014 – Aug 2017”.

Working as qualified outside operator in Hydrogen manufacturing unit.

Run the plant with 100% load to pass the CRT test.

Involved in construction, commission and startup for HMU plant.

Leading the material safe handling in the plant in a way that comply with operation standard and procedure.

Involved in troubleshooting for various equipment such as, compressors, SMR furnace, reactors, BMS and Pressure swing adsorbers.

Leading and maintaining the safe equipment isolation and handling for maintenance.

Pre-Commissioning Experience:

Hyundai engineering is working as a contractor, My ongoing responsibilities are:

Catalysts loading of Hydrotreator, Desulphurizers, Primary Reformer, Secondary Reformer, High temperature Shift Converter, PSA Adsorbents.

Steam boil out System Operation at Refinery Hydrogen manufacturing unit.

Oil flushing for lube oil and Control lines of Natural Gas & Hydrogen gas Compressors.

MRT and Solo run of different VFD’s, compressors & pumps motors.

Test run of reciprocating & centrifugal Compressor.

Complete Startup / Shutdown of all the sections of newly erected hydrogen plant by DCS.

110 % plant load guarantee test of HPU.

Loop checking and DCS commissioning and functional test.

Nitrogen purging of pipelines.

Hydro test of heat exchangers.

Furnaces start up activities.

Involves in DCS control in startup.

Chemical cleanings of HP steam header section.

Inspection of equipment’s punch listing & final box up activities of different equipment’s.

Pre sulphiding of new catalyst and Adsorbent loading in adsorbent chamber.

Sitara Peroxide Ltd. Pakistan: April 2010 to November 2014

I have worked as DCS Operator Steam Methane Reforming Hydrogen Plant in Sitara Peroxide (Petrochemical Company) Ltd. Plant is equipped with Emerson Rose Mount DELTA V Technology.

Operational knowledge of PSA unit, used to purify Hydrogen gas.(1500 NM3/Hr at 14.3 bar)

Natural Gas Compressor (635 NM3/Hr @ 19 barg) (Make; GEA GRASSO)

Cold and Hot start up

Operational control of Burner Management System Shutdown (BMSSD)

Hot Knock Out (Hot KO) and Cold Knock Out (COLD KO) Drums

Al Naba International Company. K.S.A: November 2004 to December 2007

Al Naba International Company is a contracting company located in Jubail Industrial city, Saudi Arabia.

Worked as erection commissioning operator/ supervisor at different Petrochemical projects areas of SABIC client. I worked erection, commissioning, and complete start up of fire training project, Epoxy Ti-in area, deluge system and different utilities section areas.

Working Projects:

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Complex (SABIC),

Saudi Iron and Steel Industry, Hadeed (SABIC)

Sabic Fire Training Center

Jana Chemical Industry (Nama Group).

Sitara Chemical Ltd. Pakistan: November 2004 to December 2007

SITARA CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD. (Chlore Alkali Industry) is a largest producer of caustic soda in Pakistan and also it is a producer of liquid chlorine, ammonium chloride, calcium and magnesium chlorides etc. I worked in SCIL Plant Operator (PRODUCTION) on Chlore Alkali Plant Membrane Technology 600MT per day. I worked at following units.

Caustic evaporation unit.

Reverse Osmoses

Demineralization unit

Cooling towers.

Air compressors

Training and Courses:

“PTW, LOTO and JSA” by Attock Refinery Limited.

“Confined Space Entry Protocol, Hazard and Safety” by Attock Refinery Limited

“Fire Fighting Control, First aid & use of ELSA/SCABA” by Attock Refinery Limited

“H2S Safety, Hazards awareness and Emergency handling” by Attock Refinery Limited

HSE Plant General Safety ( Nama Chemical K.S.A )

Common Job Descriptions:

Expert to monitor and control process parameters, smooth plant operation, emergency handling, start up (cold and hot start up), shut down, routine checks, maintain log sheets & log book, and on-going maintenance activities.

Ensure that all production assets are operated in a safe and efficient manner and in line with current ''Production Procedures''.

Ensure to achieve; on spec production targets, maintaining plant and equipment integrity in compliance with HSEQ standards.

Perform equipment isolation, draining, depressurization, purging and handover for a maintenance job.

Maintain Chemical stock, daily log sheets, log books and maintenance jobs list.

Report to shift Supervisor/ Shift Engineer

Monitoring of all equipment on a regular basis in field

To keep a deep look at any unsafe condition/ unsafe act & raised Incident Reporting

Raised suggestions for further improvement of System from Process Safety and Economic perspective

To develop Procedures & JSA for any maintenance job handover compliance of work permits

To ensure safety of man, machinery and material

Troubleshooting handling in process, operation, power failure, power dip & Utilities failure.

Personal Details:

Father’s Name: Ashraf Ali

Date of Birth: 20-12-1984

Passport #: AX1324593 (Validity: 9-July, 2023)

Skype I D: +923*********

Religion: Islam

Marital Status: Married

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