Mahmoud Mohamed Gomaa

• Working as Senior Field Operator in operation department

From 2018 still now Nitric Acid and Ammonia Unit

- Responsible for all operational procedures and adherence to **approved safety and environmental guidelines** to ensure effective operation of **Ammonia Nitrate** and **Nitric Acid** production.

- **Controlled equipment for nitric acid production**, including managing the flow of sulfuric acid and weak nitric acid to the mixing tanks, and regulating steam, water, and air flow through various towers.

- **Monitored system parameters** such as temperature, pressure, and flow rates using thermometers and pressure gauges, making adjustments to maintain optimal operating conditions.

- **Took product samples** for laboratory analysis, testing acid strength using pH meters and recording findings.

- Oversaw the safe and efficient **unloading of liquid ammonia** from ships and tank trucks, following strict environmental and safety protocols.

- Played a key role in **the installation and operation of the first catalytic reactor**, **turbine generators**, and **diesel engine generators** at the facility.

- **Coordinated steam system operation**, from entry to end of process, ensuring full operational readiness and integration.

2013 - 2018: Water Treatment Plant Operator**

- Operated and maintained **Reverse Osmosis (RO)** systems and other water treatment units, ensuring the quality of water used in industrial processes.

- **Monitored water chemistry** in **cooling towers** and made adjustments to chemical treatment as necessary, working with chemical dosing pumps and blowdown rates.

- Conducted routine **water analysis**, including pH, nitrate levels, and dissolved oxygen (D.O.), to maintain optimal water quality.

- **Troubleshot and repaired pumps, motors**, and electrical systems to ensure equipment was running at optimal performance.

- Managed **flocculation processes** for the removal of suspended particles.

- Ensured the safe operation of **boiler systems** and related equipment, including water level control and regular inspections.

- Led initiatives to improve water conservation, resulting in significant cost savings.

• Increased product yield by optimizing catalyst selection and operating conditions in chemical reactors.
• Optimized production rates through the implementation of advanced control strategies for reactor units.
• Implemented rigorous quality assurance protocols, ensuring consistent product quality and adherence to industry standards.
• Managed operators in chemical processing plant, maintaining overall product quality.
• Determined corrective actions for maintenance when equipment failed or required repairs.
• Troubleshot process upsets promptly, utilizing root cause analysis techniques to prevent future occurrences.
• Reduced energy consumption by developing innovative heat integration techniques in the design of petrochemical processes.
• Conducted energy audits for various petrochemical facilities, identifying opportunities for energy conservation and emissions reductions.
• Enhanced safety measures, implementing risk assessment methodologies to identify potential hazards in plant operations.
• Evaluated safety processes and procedures to check safety of working conditions.