Chemical Engineering Engineer

MHD “AMJAD” ABOUSHAMA

PHONE: 409-***-**** E-MAIL: **.*********@*******.***

ADDRESS: **** ****** **. *** #*** HOUSTON, TEXAS 77057

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Process engineer with master’s degree from Lamar University. Focus on process control and optimization on chemical processes. Strong academic and industrial experience to support challenging improvement projects with respect to safety, quality, reliability, capacity, yields, emission reduction, and cost. Expert in process development for both continuous and batch operations. Skilled on creating batch record documentation. Hand on validating product specifications and quality control. Proficient at controlling and optimizing processes via data analysis, process simulation, and modeling. Experienced in PID loops, APC, DMC, and DeltaV DCS system. Capable to identify new process control improvement opportunities. Expert in troubleshooting abnormal equipment behavior and strengthening process safety through HAZOP and root cause analysis studies. Proven multitask management, leadership, and teamwork abilities throughout academic coursework and industrial work environment.

EDUCATION

Lamar University, Beaumont TX December 2017

MS Chemical Engineering, GPA: 3.8

Focus: Process control, APC, MPC, and RTO.

Thesis title: Comprehensive study of ethylene oxide production in gas-expanded liquid phase.

Research Adviser: Dr. Qiang Xu. Email address: *****.**@*****.***.

Conference presentations: AIChE 2017 Annual fall meeting and 5th Texas STEM conference.

Lamar University, Beaumont TX May 2016

BS Chemical Engineering, GPA: 3.72

Scholarships: Yaws Via (2012 – 2014); Larry and Cynthia Norwood (2014 –2016)

Dean’s List: Fall 2012 – Spring 2016.

Honor Awards: Reaud Honors College Graduate and Summa Cum Laude Honor Award.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Aspen Plus, Dynamic, DMC Plus, Energy Analyzer, and HYSYS, Pro/II, VBA, C++, MATLAB, Simulink, Minitab, Polymath, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion, and AutoCAD.

Operation and basic maintenance of scientific instruments such as FT-IR, GC, MS, and NMR spectrometers.

Languages: English and Arabic.

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Professional.

SAChE certifications: Risk Assessment, Chemical Hazards, Runaway Reactions, and Dust Explosion Control.

WORK HISTORY

ChemOrganics, Houston, TX

Chemical Process Engineer July 2019 – Present

Evaluate customer process requirements and design procedure to execute the project in our facility.

Develop batch record document and validate product quality and specifications.

Support operation on critical and new processes and troubleshoot equipment in abnormal situations.

L.L.B. Construction, Port Arthur, TX December 2017 – July 2019

Residential Construction Manager

Managing multiply renovation and new construction projects by applying for permits, supplying needed materials, and labor and subcontractor to complete a job.

Meeting project deadline to achieve customers satisfaction in enough time.

Laboratory of Integrated Systems Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX

Process Controls Research Engineer September 2016 – December 2017

Simulate virtual dynamic ethylene oxide process and configure and tune DCS system controls.

Investigate normal and abnormal operating procedure to minimize flaring and optimize the process.

EHS & Risk Management, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX

Risk Management Assistant October 2016 – December 2017

Update and edit safety manuals, safety training courses, and evacuation plans.

Track hazardous and radiation material through the university.

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