Ahmed Atef Ahmed Ezzat
El Dakhlia,C
Summary
Dynamic Fields Operations General Manager with Apex International Energy, recognized for maximizing production through strategic optimization, achieving 12,000 BFPD. Expert in process safety and risk analysis, leading initiatives that reduced costs by $2 million annually. Proven project leader, fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance well performance and operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fields Operations General Manager
Apex International Energy
Western Desert
05.2023 - Current
- Maximized production and injection performance across 11 development leases and 11 fields, achieving 12,000 BFPD production through strategic optimization initiatives.
- Provided critical engineering inputs throughout FEED and detailed design stages for oil facilities and Waterflood systems, directly impacting well performance and operational efficiency.
- Actively participated in Process Safety studies (HAZOP, SIL assessment) and ensured wells operated within their safe operational envelopes, safeguarding asset integrity.
- Spearheaded the construction of new Waterflood and disposal systems, directly contributing to enhanced well potential and production capabilities.
- Optimized resource utilization, resulting in a $2 million/year cost reduction while maintaining high production standards.
- Proficiently applied process hazards and risk analysis techniques (HAZOP, FTA, ETA) to diagnose and mitigate risks impacting well performance.
Deputy Production General Manager
Apache
Western Desert
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Managed the field team to ensure smooth operations and consistently meet the production target of 12,000 BOPD, focusing on well performance optimization.
- Led teams responsible for central oil process facilities, remote facilities, and oil-producing wells, driving initiatives to maximize well output.
- Spearheaded field efforts to upgrade central oil facilities, restoring vessel capacities and enhancing process safety based on HAZOP studies, which indirectly supported stable well performance.
- Led the Waterflood project, successfully injecting 70,000 BWPD into multiple reservoirs, directly impacting reservoir pressure and well productivity.
- Expert in pipeline modeling and sizing using PIPESIM, a critical tool for well performance diagnostics and optimization of flow assurance.
Production Expert
Apache
Western Desert
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Reviewed drilling and workover schedules, identifying operational readiness needs for new and existing wells to optimize their initial and long-term production.
- Developed and implemented tie-in plans for up to 145 new and worked-over wells, ensuring seamless integration and immediate production contribution.
- Reviewed and upgraded process facilities to handle over 25,000 BFPD, directly maximizing production capabilities and well potential.
- Led efforts to identify root causes of repeated flowline and pipeline leaks, achieving a 40% reduction in leak rate over two years, which significantly improved production uptime and well efficiency.
- Tracked key performance indicators (Downtime, ESP failures, Waterflood performance, leaks) and enhanced performance through data-driven actions, demonstrating a strong focus on continuous well diagnostics and improvement.
Production Engineer
Khalda Petroleum Co
Western Desert
02.2009 - 08.2016
- Gained extensive experience in production surface facilities and well operations, contributing to an area producing an estimated 60,000 BOPD.
- Operated and supervised diverse production facilities, including artificial lift systems (ESP, PCP, and rod pumps), with a focus on troubleshooting and optimizing well performance.
- Participated in Engineering Design for Early Production Facilities and supervised their construction, installation, commissioning, and start-up, ensuring efficient well hook-up and initial production.
- Developed start-up and shutdown procedures, managed turnarounds, and planned operations to maintain consistent well performance and minimize downtime.
- Designed and supervised the construction of flow lines and manifold connections, crucial for efficient well fluid transport and overall production optimization.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering
Suez Canal University
Suez, Egypt07.2008
Skills
- Production Optimization & Well Performance: Extensive experience in analyzing production and injection performance, identifying optimization opportunities, and implementing strategies to maximize well potential and production targets
- Simulation & Modeling: Proficient in updating and matching simulation models (eg, PIPESIM) to actual well performance for diagnostics and proposing solutions
- Process Safety & Integrity: Strong background in applying process safety management elements, participating in HAZOP and SIL assessments, and ensuring wells operate within safe envelopes
- Project Leadership & Management: Proven ability to lead and manage complex operations, including waterflood systems construction and facility upgrades, from FEED to commissioning
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Skilled in liaising with reservoir, well services, and offshore teams to define intervention priorities and drive continuous well diagnostics
Certification
- PMP Certificate (Nov 2021 – valid through Nov 2027), PMP Number: 3158866. (Project management, Waterfall, and agile approaches).
- Certified Process Safety Professional (CCPS) (Certificate No: 20231523989231) - Risk-based process safety management systems.
- Certified PHA HAZOP Leader (TUV NORD, June 2025).
- Functional Safety Engineer (Process Hazards-Risk Analysis) – T
- V Rheinland (Oct 2024 – valid through Oct 2029). ID No # 30798 / 25.
- NEBOSH (International General Certificate) 2015, Certificate No: 00268049/674251.
- Certificate in Management Essentials, Harvard Business School Online, 2022.
- International Leadership and Organizational Behavior, Università Bocconi (Online), 2024.
- Inspirational Leadership Skills, Practical Motivational Leadership (from LinkedIn).
Affiliations
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), 01/01/24 – Present.
- Egyptian Engineers Syndicate, 01/01/08 – Present.
Training
- Functional Safety Engineer, Process Hazards and Risk Analysis – T
- V Rheinland.
- Project Management.
- Behavioral-based Safety.
- Safety Training (PTW, Defensive Driving, Advanced H2S Training, First Aid).
- Safety in Process Equipment Design and Maintenance.
- Advanced HAZOP Studies.
- PIPESIM Models for Oil and Gas Pipelines.
- Surface Production Operations.
- Sucker Rod Unit's Operation and Troubleshooting.
Timeline
Fields Operations General Manager
Apex International Energy
05.2023 - Current
Deputy Production General Manager
Apache
08.2020 - 05.2023
Production Expert
Apache
08.2016 - 08.2020
Production Engineer
Khalda Petroleum Co
02.2009 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering
Suez Canal University
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