Ahmed Atef El-sharnouby

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervised plant utilities operations during shift, ensuring adherence to established procedures and safety protocols.
• Led troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts during operational upsets, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
• Coordinated and collaborated with DCS operators, maintenance personnel, and other engineers to resolve complex technical issues.
• Analyzed process data to identify performance optimization opportunities and implemented effective adjustments.
• Prepared comprehensive reports and logs documenting plant activities, incidents, and corrective actions.
• Promoted culture of safety and ensured all operations adhered to strict safety regulations and best practices.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully managed plant startup and shutdown during planned maintenance activities, minimizing downtime by 3 - 8% and exceeding efficiency targets.
• Implemented new preventive maintenance program for demineralized water system that resulted in 20% reduction in chemicals used for regeneration.
• Developed standardized procedures (operational wise) for changing boiler's burner, leading to 90% reduction in troubleshooting time.
• Reduced boiler blowdown frequency by 40%, saving water and minimizing chemical usage, through:

- Implementing more effective feedwater treatment program.

- Optimizing boiler blowdown control parameters.

- Introducing sludge removal techniques.

Selected by the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to participate in a specialized training program at BP focused on process safety and reliability engineering:

• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment: Utilized HAZOP, HAZID, and LOPA methodologies to identify and mitigate process safety risks.
• Process Design & Improvement: Reviewed process designs for safety, recommending modifications to enhance inherent safety.
• Equipment Reliability Optimization: Analyzed equipment data to develop preventive maintenance plans and ensure equipment integrity.
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis: Investigated process incidents to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintained awareness of relevant safety regulations, ensuring process operations comply with industry best practices.

• Course Development: Created training materials (presentations, manuals) on fired heater/boiler operation, safety, and regulations.
• Engaging Delivery: Employed interactive methods to ensure knowledge retention and skill development for trainees.
• Technical Expertise: Possess strong understanding of fired heater/boiler principles, combustion, heat transfer, and maintenance.
• Problem-Solving: Included troubleshooting techniques and problem-solving strategies in the training curriculum.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluated training effectiveness and incorporated feedback to refine future sessions.

Engineering Design and Planning Documents

• Reviewed FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) packages to ensure alignment with project objectives, technical foundations, and operational requirements.
• Validated Basic Engineering Design Packages (BEDP) for compliance with fundamental engineering principles before detailed engineering stages.
• Evaluated Detailed Design Documents, including design calculations, system layouts, and specifications, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Assessed Design Basis Documents to verify technical criteria, codes, and standards adherence.

Process Design Documents

• Verified PFDs (Process Flow Diagrams) for completeness and process flow accuracy during early project stages.
• Conducted detailed reviews of P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) to ensure precise piping systems and instrumentation alignment with design standards.
• Reviewed Mass and Energy Balances to validate energy efficiency and material utilization across process units.
• Assessed Cause-and-Effect Diagrams for logic consistency and interlock functionality to enhance operational reliability.

Project and Safety Documents

• Examined Project Execution Plans to confirm defined methodologies and timelines for successful project delivery.
• Reviewed Specifications for Equipment and Materials, ensuring compliance with project requirements and operational needs.
• Developed and analyzed Control Narratives, detailing control logic and automation requirements for critical systems.
• Participated in HAZOP Studies, identifying and mitigating process safety risks during the design phase.
• Conducted reviews of LOPA Reports to ensure safety systems met reliability targets.
• Assessed Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for regulatory compliance and environmental responsibility.

Handover Documents

• Validated Handover Documents, ensuring all systems were ready for commissioning and startup with minimal delays.

Foxboro DCS Expertise: Managed and optimized diverse plant operations using the Foxboro DCS, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of system functionality and configuration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identified and troubleshot operational issues, swiftly resolving incidents to minimize downtime.
• Monitored and analyzed real-time data to optimize units' performance and identify potential problems.
• Adjusted control settings and operating parameters based on process optimum conditions.
• Generated detailed production reports and logs documenting units activities and operational events.
• Collaborated effectively with operations and maintenance teams to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.

Key Achievements:

• Enhanced water conservation and cost efficiency: integration of new "calculator flow meter" into DCS system, enabling real-time monitoring and calculation of cooling tower water loss. This initiative resulted in [5% reduction] in water consumption and contributed to significant cost savings for plant.
• Enhanced heater efficiency: Successfully increased heater efficiency by 7.4%, directly contributing to cost savings and sustainability.

Led comprehensive commissioning activities for diverse systems, ensuring successful startup and optimal performance:

• Reviewed and verified engineering drawings and specifications for accuracy and compliance.
• Supervised pre-commissioning activities (flushing, blowing, cleaning, leak testing) to ensure system integrity.
• Developed clear and comprehensive pre-operational procedures and checklists to guide safe and efficient startup.
• Conducted thorough punch activities,dry runs, control loop simulations, and software testing to validate system functionality.
• Executed initial startup procedures for various systems, ensuring smooth and successful operation.