QAYS. A. MOHAMMED (Chemical Engineer) / Senior Process Engineer
*** ********** *****, *********, ***** 76018 Cell phone: 469- 544- 3944
Email: *************@*****.***
Education
Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering UOB
Summary of Qualifications: +30 years experience in:
Plant commissioning,
Projects activities planning, supervision and implementation,
PVC and polyethylene plant operation,
Polypropylene extrusion,
Preparation for startup and startup of production units,
Creation and studying P&IDs, PFD and UFD.
Preparation of HAZOP study.
Process engineering and equipment design,
Study and evaluation of chemical and catalyst data sheet and MSDS.
Training of new operators and technicians,
Accomplishments:
Designed and Supervised the Construction of Reverse Osmosis Unit (RO).
Performed a simulation of fire fighting network (using pipe flow software) to calculate the water flow and pressure at selected points to check system efficiency.
Modified the catalyst injection system for the polyethylene reactor to perform safer and efficient operation.
Designed and prepared the procedure to dispose a solution of Isopentane, mineral oil and Tri-ethyl aluminum (Pyropheric solution). Saved more than 40K EURO.
Prepared a procedure to isolating, draining, emptying and entry of the tanks and storages which saved thousands of dollars during the Turnaround.
Modified the cooling system of the polyethylene films production plant. Prevented plant shutdown for 6 months.
Studied and Designed a connection between two parallel conveying system which prevent the shutdown of 50% of the polyethylene plant for more than 6 months.
Studied, Designed and prepared the P&IDs for the expansion of intermediate storage at polyethylene plant.
Studied, Designed and Implemented many modifications at the fire fighting system including installation of new pumps, valves, monitors and instrumentations.
Participated in the performance test of the Butadiene tanks and storage unit (performed by Hyundai comp). Designed the required modification to complete the test.
Designed and prepared the P&IDs of new Nitrogen heating package (including heat exchanger, piping and control system) to improve product quality.
Prepared cost estimation of the polyethylene products.
Performed feasibility study and study MTR company offer regarding reuse of Vent gases (Butene, ethylene and nitrogen) instead of burning them.
Studied and Designed new pumping system to supply sea water into the fire fighting network to be used as unlimited source of water incase of emergency.
Studied, Designed and prepared the P& IDs to install a new incinerator for the industrial wastes.
Study and solve the problem of tar formation inside the flare tip.
Modify the hydrogen vent line of the hydrogen production unit to prevent ignition and fire.
Trained the new engineers and technicians.
Studied and evaluated tens of chemicals during the membership of long term chemical consumption team.
Prepared the required procedures and precautions as a member of industrial risk evaluation and prevention team.
Applied Safety aspects (HAZOB & HAZAN) in all modifications and design.
Assured that all procedures and design are complying with standard such as NFPA, API, ASTM, GNS.
Professional Experience:
Senior Process engineer at Rasco (Oil & Gas processing Company). 1999-2015
Operation leader of salt production factory (Vacuum Technology of SWENSON Process Engineering INC). 1998-1999
Production and Factory Manager of Polypropylene Extrusion Plant. 1996-1998
Designer Engineer at SEPI Engineering Department. 1995- 1996
Operation Engineer of polyethylene production plant (Phillips Technology) 1992 – 1993
Project Engineer of Reverse Osmosis Unit (RO) construction project. 1985- 1986
Production Engineer, Plant Manager of PVC Plant (Stauffer company Suspension Technology). 1978 – 1984 / 1987 - 1992 / 1994- 1995
Equipment dealt with:
Pumps (centrifugal, reciprocating & gear) types.
Compressors (centrifugal, reciprocating & screw) types.
Softeners & Ion exchangers.
Reactors (Autoclave, loop & fixed bed) types.
Extruders.
Mixers.
Valves (glob, gate, safety, butterfly --- etc).
Bagging and conveying system.
Instrumentation and control systems from Foxboro, Honeywell & Taylor companies.
Certificates and Trainings:
Refinery operation training
PVC Plant Operation training (Delawer state, USA)
Modern Safety and Loss control (Atlanta – Georgia)
Esteems:
Appreciation from petrochemical industries institute.
Appreciation from state establishment of bulb industries for designing, construction and operation of (R.O) reverse osmoses unit.
Appreciation from LUMMUS Company for well acting during commissioning and pre-startup of PVC plant.
Language
Fluent in English and Arabic
Strong Computer Skills
Microsoft Office
Flo series (pipe flow),
HTC software (STX)
Hysys version 3.2