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Omar A. Mansour

Project Manager (Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning & Startup)

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE:

Thirty five (35) years experience in oil refining & oil upgrading technology. Highly experienced in process units Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Start-up, Checkout, inspection, Catalyst & Adsorbent loading, Process Safety Evaluation, Process Optimization/Capacity increase, Troubleshooting and problem solving. Highly specialized in pre-commissioning, plant validation, commissioning and startup of Grass root refinery complexes: hydrocracking base as well as fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) base. Also, specialized Aromatics & Petrochemical complexes, residue upgrading, Naphtha processing, Diesel hydro-treating, light ends processing and cracking technology.

EDUCATION:

BS in Chemical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology, IIT (1988). Chicago, Illinois, USA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Commissioning Manager, ERC Hydrocracking & fuels upgrade refinery, Cairo Egypt.

·Project Director, Petrochemical, monomer and polymer Complex II at Petrorabigh.

·Commissioning & startup manager, of the largest stand-alone refinery complex (YASREF).

·Commissioning manager, RFCC Complex and downstream units (TAKREER).

·Managing Director of Major Licensor regional office (Axens, IFP).

·Senior Commissioning & Startup Manager (Major Licensor: Axens, IFP).

·Commissioning Manager of RFCC Complex and downstream treatment plants (Qatar Petroleum)

·Commissioning Manager of grass root condensate refinery and diesel production facilities (Qatar Petroleum)

·Deputy Commissioning Manager for a grass root condensate refinery and aromatics complex, from construction phase to plant hand-over (Petronas)

·Commissioning and Startup Manager Aromatics complex/Refining production facilities (LG-Caltex).

·Technical Service Manager of grand scale Aromatics complexes.

·Major Licensor (UOP) Chief Technical Advisor (Manager) conducting checkout, commissioning, and startup.

·UOP Chief Process Inspector (Manager) on numerous turnarounds including reactors and chambers internal removal, re-installations, and catalyst/adsorbent handling and regeneration.

·Highly specialized in training the operating and technical staff to run UOP aromatics complexes and production facilities.

·UOP, Conducted capacity increases of aromatics production facilities without revamps.

·UOP, Developed operating manuals and highly specialized procedures for aromatics production facilities.

·Supervised numerous catalyst and adsorbent loading and reloading of UOP process units.

EXPERIENCE:

2016 – To Date: Commissioning & Start-up Manager of ERC (Egyptian Refining Company, Mostrord, Cairo Egypt.

Held the position of the Commissioning and startup manager for the hydrocracking and fuels upgrade complex. Completed the setup of the refinery (DCU/HCU/NHT/Reformer CCR/DHT/ARU/SRU/Tank-farm/Utilities & interface) startup plan and all steps required. Created the commissioning & startup team from scratch and recruited all required personnel to carry-out the pre-commissioning, commissioning and startup/operation. Conducted field validation and inspection of the process units, established the “core team organization” that led the plant integrity verification including hydrotesting & instrument loop testing. Prepared the pre-commissioning & commissioning procedures (line flushing, pressure testing inertization, ESD & Instrument functional testing & Mechanical Run-In tests, Catalyst/adsorbent loading, heaters dryouts, amine decreasing, catalyst sulfiding & emergency and startup procedures. Also, led the construction team by setting up the priorities for testing and mechanical completion. Prepared the standard operating procedures and training plan for the operators. Directed the smooth and safe startup of all units within the refinery. Carried out the Optimization of the process units. Setup all work permits procedures and associated safety procedures.

2015–2016: Project Director & Pre-commissioning & Commissioning of Grass Root Petrochemical Complex and Polymer facility

Held the position of the project Director for the Petrochemical, Aromatics and Polymer complex (Monomer & polymer) at Petrorabigh newly constructed complex at Rabigh Saudi Arabia. Completed the process e safety evaluation for the whole complex, conducted field evaluation and inspection of the process units, established the “core team organization” that led the plant integrity verification, prepared the commissioning procedures (line flushing, pressure testing inertization, ESD & Instrument functional testing & Mechanical Run-In tests.

2013–2015 : Project Manager & Commissioning Manager of Grass Root Refinery

Held the role of project manager for inspection, pre-commissioning, commissioning and startup of the Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Export Refinery (YASREF), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Managed the preparation of the facility and staff from the construction phase to the commercial production phase at 100% capacity. Managed a team of 250 strong professionals and engineers that inspected the refinery from tank farm to the jetty.

Prepared the startup plan and executed accordingly. Validated the P&ID’s and prepared the detailed commissioning, startup & shutdown and emergency procedures of the 400,000 BPD refinery (CDU, VDU, SGP, Merox, NHT/Platforming/CCR, DHT, Hydrocracker, Delayed Coker, Sulfolane, Isomarization, ARU, sour water treatment, Sulfur plants,utilities, tank-farm, waste water treatment and jetty). Supervised the training of the operation staff in both classroom and hands-on settings.

During startup phase was assigned to the position of the refinery manager, insuring that all safety procedures were implemented while in charge of the total startup of the refinery. Managed all contractor and YASREF operation, maintenance, engineering, firefighting, and other support teams.

Provided all guidance, support, coordination and planning that led to the safe startup of the facility (text book startup). Supervised the safe increment and optimization of the plant to produce the desired products (commercial production, at 100% capacity).

2011–2013: Commissioning Manager of RFCC complex with downstream units

Led the commissioning team (EPC contractor: GS E&C) at the Ruwais Expansion Complex at Abu Dhabi, UAE. The complex (125,000 BPD capacity) consists of (Shaw Licensed) RFCC unit with all downstream processing plants (10 plants): hydro-treating, propylene/ethylene separation units, selective hydrogenation units, alkylation unit and isomerization along with supporting units. Led a team of experts and supervised all complex P&ID reviews as well as HAZOP studies.

Prepared the startup strategy and plan. Also, prepared all commissioning procedures (subsystems wise) such as flushing activities, steam blowing, chemical cleaning, water flushing and dry-out after reinstatement. Prepared and executed of all pressure testing procedures, inertization, Mechanical Run-In tests, ESD & Instrument functional test procedures.

Performed loop testing and functional testing of the ESD (emergency shutdown) systems. Conducted all lube oil flushing for rotating equipment and all motor solo run tests. Was in-charge of the mechanical completion dossier procedure and its contents. Conducted thorough inspection of the whole complex with focus on safety.

Established punchlisting procedures and worked closely with all disciplines to rectify. Made final preparations and safety checks for mechanical completion and startup. Recruited a team of professionals that assisted in conducting all above activities. Trained operation staff and engineers on all processing units and safe operation of the complex.

2007–2011: Managing Director of Axens (IFP Technologies) Middle East Office

Set up Axens Bahrain Office (major licensor). Recruited and led a team of experts and specialists focused on providing support to refiners (Aramco, Petro-Rabigh, Bapco, KNPC, Takreer, ENOC, SAMREF, YANSAB, ORPC and SAP) at the Arabian Gulf and Yemen with quality technical service support. Assisting refineries in the GCC area to overcome day to day operational difficulties, long term strategic planning, and optimization of unit operation. Supported refiners to achieve numerous safe and successful turnarounds. Conducted training and optimization for technical engineers and operation staff. Helped the client in planning Major turnarounds and carry-out process inspections, catalyst regenerations, unloading and reloading. Conducted Process safety reviews and prepared all required standard operating procedures (SOP).

2004–2007: Senior Commissioning & Startup Manager, Axens/IFP

Was assigned to lead Axens (major licensor) technical advisors team to inspect, commission and safe startup of newly constructed units. Conducted training seminars for client operation and engineering staff. Set up all safety and operating procedures for clients. Worked closely with refiners to resolve operational difficulties. Provided technical support to Axens process engineering and technical service departments. Specialized in catalyst regeneration, unloading and re-loading.

2001–2003: Commissioning Manager, Qatar Petroleum RFCC Complex,Umm-Said, Qatar

Held the position of Commissioning Manager (owner side) of (UOP Licensed) RFCC complex (50,000 BPD) and downstream treatment plants (9 plants). Supervised all pre-commissioning, commissioning activities from line flushing to pressure testing. Conducted all P&ID reviews as well as thorough training of all operation staff and engineers on the safe operation of the complex. Supervised all functional testing and safety checks (ESD) before feed in.

Received the plant from contractor and prepared all procedures for startup and operation of the complex. On the day to day, basis supervised the safe startup of the complex and optimized its operation to the successful completion of the provisional acceptance.

2001–2002: Commissioning Manager, Qatar Petroleum Condensate Refinery

Held the position of Commissioning Manager (owner side) of grass root condensate refinery (200,000 BPD) at subject complex. Included all commissioning activities and startup of crude distillation, (UOP licensed) Hydro-treaters as well as Platfroming/CCR plants with supporting utilities and tank farm.

Trained the operation staff on the safe operation of the complex, and was in charge of setting up and executing all procedures. Was in charge of the refinery smooth startup from feed-in to the successful completion of the provisional acceptance.

1999–2001: Deputy Commissioning Manager, TOYO Engineering Corporation, Japan

Held the position of Deputy Commissioning Manager (EPC contractor side) for the Aromatics Malaysia at Kerteh site, consisting of condensate refinery (400,000 BPD) as well as downstream aromatics complex (UOP Licensed) and supportive plants (total 16) focused on para-xylene and benzene production.

Led the commissioning, pre-commissioning, functional testing, training, start-up and hand-over of the condensate refinery and aromatics complex to the client. Was in charge of setting up the mechanical completion dossier procedure and implementation.

1996–1999: Technical Service Manager for GS-Caltex

Team Manager (owner side) that supervised the installation, inspection/punchlisting, commissioning and startup of the No. 2 Aromatics Complex (UOP licensed) . Optimized and increased production capacity of the No. 1 and No. 2 Aromatics Complexes. Conducted numerous process technology seminars for operating and technical staff. Supervised numerous turnarounds and inspection shutdowns. Developed highly specialized processing and operating techniques to improve aromatics yields and maximize production. Conducted a safe energy savings program that improved refinery profit.

1989–1996: Chief Technical Advisor (Startup Manager), UOP (Universal Oil Products)

Field Technical Services: Specialized in fuels upgrading (heavy) and aromatics processing technology from raw naphtha to para-xylene, m-xylene, toluene, benzene & aromatics solvents production. Conducted over 26 successful inspection/punchlisting, commissioning, startup, and optimization assignments. In addition to the above, conducted highly specialized training programs for numerous refining, aromatics and petrochemical producers.

1984–1989: Development Engineer; UOP (Universal Oil Products)

Worked at UOP Research Center as a development coordinator for fluid catalytic cracking (FCC), LPG/Gasoline treating (Merox), Aromatics Separation, petrochemicals separation and design groups. Conducted intensive testing of newly developed catalysts with various feed stock evaluation, designed and constructed pilot plants.

World Wide Assignments

Refiner

Location

Process Units

Date

Activity

ERC

Cairo

Hydrocracking Complex

2016 till now

Commissioning manager

Petrprabigh

Rabigh

Gras-root Monomer & Polymer

2015-2016

Project Director

YASREF

Yanbu

Grass Root Refinery

2013 -2015

Project Manager

Takreer

Ruwais

RFCC complex

2011 - 2013

Commissioning Manager

Aramco

RasTanura

DHTComplex

2010 / 2011

Comm./Startup Manager

ORPC

Oman

RFCC complex

2007 / 2009

Comm./Startup Manager

Aramco

Yanbu

DHT

2007 / 2008

Commissioning/Startup

Aramco

Riyadh

DHT/ARU

2006

Comm./Startup Manager

Borgas

Bulgaria

NHT/Isom

2005-2006

Commissioning/Startup

Tukmens

Turkmenistan

Hydrocracker

2004-2005

Comm./Startup Manager

Q8

Roterdam

NHT/CCR

2004

Complete Turnaround

QP

Qatar

RFCC Complex

2001 / 2003

Commissioning Manager

QP

Qatar

Condensate refinery

2001 / 2002

Commissioning Manager

Petronas

Malaysia

AromticsComplex: Cond.Frac./MRU/ NHT/Plat/ CCR/Sulfolne/Tatoray/

1999 / 2000

Commissioning Manager

Parex/Isomar

LG-Caltex

Korea

Aromatics Complex

1996 / 1999

Startup/Inspection/ Training

UOP pDEB

U.S.A

Parex/Isomar/Xylene

1996

Startup/Capacity/Training

NODCO

Qatar

Molex/ C5 Isom.

1995

Turnaround Inspection/Restart

Honam Oil

Korea

Aromatics Complex

1995

Startup/Optimization/ Capacity

Optimization/Capacity/

Pertamina

Indonesia

Aromatics Complex

1994 / 1995

Training/ Turnaround

Honam Oil

Korea

Aromatics

Complex:Parex/Isomar/Xylene

1995

Turnaround/Startup/

Chevron

U.S.A

C4 Isomerization

1994

Re-startup / Training

Exxon

U.S.A

PSA

1994

Loading/Startup

UOP

U.S.A

Aromatics Separation

1994

Process Technology Manuals

NODCO

Qatar

Molex / C5 Isomar

1992 / 1994

Checkout/Startup/ Training

Gulf Oil

U.K.

Molex / C5 Isomar

1993

Training/Turnaround

AgipPetroli

Italy

TIP Technology

1992

Optimization/Capacity

CPC

Taiwan

TIP Technology

1992

Checkout/Startup/Capacity

Bp

France

Molex / C5 Isomar

1991 / 1992

Checkout/Startup/Training

Chevron

U.S.A

Isomar

1991

Construction/Checkout

Kyong In

Korea

Aromatics:Sulfolane/Tatoray

1991

Checkout

Petresia

Spain

Molex/MDHydrocracker

1991

Loading/Startup

Vista

U.S.A

Molex/MDHydrocracker

1991

Unloading/Loading/Startup

ORC

Oman

Platform/CCR/NGHRS

1991

Troubleshooting/Startup

Pertamina

Indonesia

Hydrocracker

1991

Trouble shooting/Re-startup

Mitsubishi

Japan

Parex/Isomar/Xylene

1990 / 1991

Startup/Optimization

Nisseki Oil

Japan

Parex/Isomar/Xylene

1990

Training

Pertamina

Indonesia

Parex/Isomar/Xylene

1990

Commissioning/Startup

Mobil

Singapore

PSA

1990

Troubleshooting/Startup

Isu Chem.

Korea

Molex/MDHydrocracker

1990

Commissioning/Startup

Youkong

Korea

Parex/Isomar/Xylene

1990

Commissioning/Startup

YPC

China

Parex/Isomar/Xylene

1989

Commissioning/Startup

URBK

Germany

Parex/Isomar/Xylene

1989

Loading/Restart

MOMR

Syria

Platforming/CCR/NHT

1989

Loading/Startup/Optimization

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