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Ehab Gowely

Ehab Gowely

DCS Panel operator
CAIRO

Summary

DCS Panel Operator with 16 years of experience overseeing manufacturing petrochemicals and refinery plant operations. Demonstrated talents in Ethane Steam Cracker, Ethylene Cold Section, Gas Sweetening, ARU, SRU, TGTU, EDC, VCM, Tank Farm, LPG. Cohesive collaborator when working with control room, field personnel to complete daily tasks. Effective communicator at relaying information for process adjustments. Committed and hardworking DCS Panel Operator with strong background monitoring, operating and controlling plant equipments. Highly skilled at using Honeywell PKS system. Expert at identifying, analyzing, and troubleshooting technical problems to resolve quickly.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
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1

Gas Sweetening and Claus technology, Masters training

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1

Process startup, commissioning &troubleshooting, Marcus Evans

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1

Pumps technology operations and troubleshooting, Millennium Solu

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1

Process troubleshooting for operators and technicians, iFM train

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1

High performance safety champion's development program. JMJ & As

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1

Industrial fire brigade. Ras Laffan emergency and safety collage

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1

Sulphur recovery unit startup, normal operations and troublesho

1
1

Honeywell Experian PKS: Fundamentals -Controller Operation

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1

Introduction to Process Safety Management Training, Ifluids

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1

Introduction to GTL Process and Products, PEC

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1

Incident Investigations, EPROM

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1

Fired Heater & Heat Transfer Equipment, EPROM

Work History

Panel operator

Egyptian Refining Company (EPROM-ERC)
01.2019 - Current
  • Act as Shift Team Leader and Panel Operator at Egyptian Refining Company (ERC-EPROM)
  • Working in SWS (136+36 m3/hr), ARU (496+72 m3/hr), SRU and TGTU (KTI) (12.6 ton/hr sulfur)
  • Operate SRU, ARU, SWS, TGTU and SSU units from the control panel as per defined procedures, adjust operating conditions and product flows and take immediate corrective action in the event of abnormalities or malfunction in the operating equipment.
  • Develop thorough understanding of plant layout, processes, operating advanced technology systems and equipment and work procedures of multiple operating assets in order to perform duties and day to day operations as per defined quality/HSE standards.
  • Maintain continuous radio contact with field operators, informing them of current operating conditions and initiating required actions to maintain operations within the agreed operating parameters.
  • Update the control room registers and logs and carry out proper shift handover to ensure seamless communication.
  • Follow the work instructions of the Shift Supervisor / Engineer, monitor any system abnormalities and take quick actions and decisions to normalize the equipment as per the work instructions / SOPs.
  • Make initial diagnostic check to determine cause of equipment malfunction, correct faults if required or raise work requests for faulty equipment to the concerned departments and follow up for the timely and efficient defect rectification.
  • Coordinate and ensure Lock Out & Tag Out during the isolation of equipment for maintenance and normalize the equipment after cancellation, as per the approved Permit to Work procedure.
  • Provide on the job training to junior team members to facilitate knowledge sharing and achievement of defined quality standards within the team.
  • Adhere to all relevant health, safety, security and environmental procedures, instructions and controls so that the safety of employees and environmental compliance can be guaranteed.
  • Monitor the environmental regulatory parameters on a regular basis and report any deviations to Shift Supervisor/Engineer for corrective action.
  • Adhere to all relevant organizational and departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out to the required standard and in a consistent manner.
  • Contribute in the identification and implementation of change initiatives, programmes and projects in line with the organisation’s standards.
  • Perform any other duties which the line manager may require to be carried out.
  • Involved in Mechanical completion, Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, Start-up phases, performance and reliability tests in ARU/ SWS/ SRU/ TGTU and SSU
  • Reviewing DCS Graphics, Logics, Cause & Effect, and implementing DCS loop checking and operation for smoother plant operation and optimization
  • Preparing Pre-commissioning activities and development of procedures, shift reports, checklists, and training programs
  • Ensuring safety, environmental regulations, and meeting operational excellence.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Issue SAP notifications for malfunction equipment or instruments,
  • Issue EPTW for PM and CM according to planning teaming.
  • Turnaround Area Team Leader responsible for turnaround activities planning, Documentations, Shutdown, Handover to maintenance and unit start-up according to company proceedures.

Steam Cracking Panel Operator

Qatar Petrochemical Company QAPCO
01.2015 - 12.2018
  • Use DCS control system to perform all Steam Cracking activities "Decoking, Tightness test, Security test, Passivation process, Start-up and Shutdown"
  • Participation in Turn around activities for shutdown and start-up for the plant.
  • Participated in commissioning activities, DCS operation, reviewing plant logics, and coordination with vendors and contractors.
  • Support for control and operation of DCS console. Communicate very closely with Shift Lead and field operators by Radio communication. Advise field operators to carry-out field operation for best plant performance and on spec production according to operation manuals.
  • Make the DCS trend data or historical data from DCS Panel. Perform basic calculations for determining process parameters and material balances.
  • Maintain good working spirit and coordinate with Shift Lead and other operators in shift.
  • Follow, implement and maintain HSE requirements, rules and regulations; maintain HSE performance.
  • Support to ensure that all environmental parameters i.e., Emission, and Effluent are within the limitation defined in the Government Environmental regulations.
  • Understand deeply operation manual and Plant Control System Narrative (DCS Control, Emergency shut down system, Fire & Gas system, Cause and Effect Chart, etc.).
  • Assist the Maintenance Disciplines (Rotating, Electrical, Mechanical Instrument and Control etc.) and/or Vendor Specialists regarding Panel operation to complete all required works including troubleshooting and achieve the stable operation of facilities within the shortest time, under the direction by Shift Lead.
  • Support for recording, compiling, reporting and documenting operating data, and monitoring process indicators.
  • Coordinate with other shift panel operators to hand-over the status of plant start-up and operation clearly by shift change-over meeting and obtain hand-over from other shift panel operators correctly, before starting shift work.
  • Assist on -job training of Employer’s panel operators under the direction by Shift Lead.
  • In case emergency event, the focal point to communicate field operators from Control room.

Field Operator

Qatar Petrochemical Company QAPCO
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Field Operator at Qatar Petrochemical Company QAPCO (Ethylene plant)
  • Responsible for operating Steam Crackers area, gas treatment section, sulfur recovery unit, storage units, BOG, Cracked gas comperssor, Cracked gas Drying, Turboexpander, cold box, Cracked gas demethanization, deethanization, depropanization, and sulfur granualtion unit
  • Involved in Turnaround activities including startup, shutdown, draining, purging, steam out, inspection, pressure test and maintenance activities.

Operation Chemist

TCI SANMAR for chemicals
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Operation Chemist at TCI SANMAR for chemicals (VCM petrochemicals plant)
  • Involved in pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities
  • Operated the DCS for plant startup and shutdown operations
  • Monitored and controlled process parameters, communicated with field operators, and reported abnormalities to supervisors
  • Ensured safe operations and prepared necessary reports.

Education

Post graduated degree in Applied Petrochemicals Diploma -

Alexandria University (EGYPT)
06.2008

Bachelor degree in Chemistry BSC - undefined

Alexandria University (EGYPT)
06.2005

Skills

  • DCS Honeywell Experion PKS
  • Steam Cracking
  • Ethylene
  • Gas sweetening
  • Amine recovery
  • Sulfur Recovery Unit SRU and TGTU
  • Sulphur solidification units
  • EDC and VCM
  • C3/C4 hydrogenation to LPG
  • Pumps
  • Compressors
  • Steam turbine
  • Turboexpender
  • Dry gas seal
  • Lube oil system
  • Gas dryers
  • Active listening
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • ERT member
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Flexibility
  • Creativity
  • Troubleshooting
  • JSA Job Safety Analysis
  • EPTW
  • LOPA
  • HAZOP
  • MOC
  • PSM
  • LOTO
  • Responsibility
  • Organized
  • Inspiring and educating other team members
  • MS (Visio/word/Excel/power point)
  • LIMS
  • PI
  • ERP (Oracle/SAP)
  • Trends and Data Analysis
  • Honeywell historian
  • Native Arabic
  • Foreign Language English very good
  • P&ID and PFD
  • Material balance data sheet
  • DCS and ESD
  • TBI
  • Turnaround leader
  • Shutdown and maintenance
  • Energy Management

Training

  • Fired Heater & Heat Transfer Equipment, EPROM, Cairo, 05/01/2023, 05/01/2023
  • Incident Investigations, EPROM, Cairo, 05/01/2022, 05/01/2022
  • Introduction to GTL Process and Products, PEC, Online, 06/01/2020, 06/01/2020
  • Introduction to Process Safety Management Training, Ifluids, Online, 05/01/2020, 05/01/2020
  • Honeywell Experian PKS: Fundamentals -Controller Operation, Cairo, 03/01/2019, 03/01/2019
  • Sulphur recovery unit startup, normal operations and troubleshooting KT kinetics Licensor Training, Cairo, 01/01/2019, 01/01/2019
  • Industrial fire brigade, Ras Laffan emergency and safety collage, Doha, 11/01/2017, 11/01/2017
  • High performance safety champion's development program, JMJ & Associates LLP, Doha, 11/01/2017, 11/01/2017
  • Process troubleshooting for operators and technicians, iFM training consultants, Doha, 10/01/2016, 10/01/2016
  • Pumps technology operations and troubleshooting, Millennium Solutions Training Center, Doha, 06/01/2015, 06/01/2015
  • Process startup, commissioning &troubleshooting, Marcus Evans, Doha, 10/01/2014, 10/01/2014
  • Gas Sweetening and Claus technology, Masters training, Doha, 09/01/2013, 09/01/2013

Accomplishments

  • Achieved successfully new flare project by completing commissioning, startup and normal operations after old flare replaced with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved 6 new steam cracking furnaces project by completing commissioning, startup and normal operations to meet environment regulations using low NOx burners, and demolish of 10 old furnaces.
  • Achieved ARU, SWS, SRU, TGTU and SSU project by completing commissioning and startup with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved VCM unit by completing commissioning and startup with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

  • Steam Cracking, Qatar for Petrochemicals "QAPCO" - 2012-2018
  • Panel and Field Operator in Ethylene, Qatar for Petrochemicals "QAPCO" - 2012-2018
  • SRU, Egyptian Refining Company "ERC" - 2018
  • Certified ERT, Ras Laffan Emergency and Safety Collage
  • Certified EPTW Issuer, Egyptian Refining Company "ERC" - 2019

Timeline

Panel operator

Egyptian Refining Company (EPROM-ERC)
01.2019 - Current

Steam Cracking Panel Operator

Qatar Petrochemical Company QAPCO
01.2015 - 12.2018

Field Operator

Qatar Petrochemical Company QAPCO
01.2012 - 01.2015

Operation Chemist

TCI SANMAR for chemicals
01.2009 - 01.2011

Post graduated degree in Applied Petrochemicals Diploma -

Alexandria University (EGYPT)

Bachelor degree in Chemistry BSC - undefined

Alexandria University (EGYPT)

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2

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