Mohamed Magdy
Alexandria
Summary
Process engineer at The Egyptian Ethylene & Derivatives Co. (ETHYDCO) with 10+ years of experience in water treatment, thermal desalination, steam, cooling water, and air production. Currently Water Treatment Section Head and Shift Manager Assistant. Started as a DCS Operator, progressed to Technical Team Member, and now in a leadership role. Chemistry graduate with a master's in Quality Management from the Arab Academy for Science and Technology (2021). Certified Lead Auditor for Quality Management (ISO 9001) and OH&S System (ISO 45001) by IRCA. NEBOSH certified and Green Belt Six Sigma professional. Presented at technical conferences and represented ETHYDCO in various projects, receiving the ETHYDCO Energy Award in 2022 for energy conservation. Committed to training newcomers and collaborating on troubleshooting and efficiency improvements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Water Treatment and Industrial Wastewater Recycling Department
The Egyptian Ethylene & Derivatives Company
07.2023 - Current
- Actively participated in initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and drive continuous improvement across the department
- Collaborated with the operation team on various issues, studies, troubleshooting, and debottlenecking efforts
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to optimize plant performance, improve reliability, and achieve production targets
Shift Supervisor Assistant
The Egyptian Ethylene & Derivatives Company
11.2020 - Current
- Stepped into the role of operations supervisor, overseeing the day-to-day activities within the Utilities General Department
- Directed the activities of operators and technicians to ensure the safe and efficient operation of utility systems, while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards
- Collaborated closely with engineering and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues, implement corrective actions, and prevent operational disruptions
- Participated as a speaker in industry conferences, including the WATEX seminar Conference and the 34th Water Treatment Technology Conference, presenting research papers and case studies
- Attended Workshop of Abu Qir Fertilizers Company Conference with a research paper for 'Ethydco's WTP plant Iron Fouling Threat' as a technical support
- Provided leadership and support to team members, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth
- Conducted training sessions for newly hired employees and summer trainees
Senior Process Engineer
The Egyptian Ethylene & Derivatives Company
07.2017 - Current
- Oversaw the operations and maintenance of various utility systems, including water treatment, thermal desalination, steam generation, cooling water, firefighting, and air production processes
- Lead a team of operators and technicians to ensure the safe and efficient operation of utility units, while adhering to all relevant safety and environmental regulations
- Developed and implemented operational procedures and protocols to optimize plant performance, maximize resource utilization, and minimize downtime
- Conducted regular inspections and audits to assess equipment condition, identify potential issues, and implement preventive maintenance measures
- Collaborated with engineering and maintenance teams to troubleshoot complex operational problems and implement effective solutions
- Participated in the planning and execution of commissioning, startup, and shutdown activities for utility systems, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruptions to production
- Acted as a liaison between management, engineering, and operations departments to coordinate activities, communicate priorities, and address operational challenges
Commissioning & Start-up, DCS Operator
The Egyptian Ethylene & Derivatives Company
03.2014 - Current
- Solid practical experience in water treatment and thermal desalination processes, including steam, cooling water, firefighting, biological treatment, and air production processes
- DCS Operator, responsible for operating and monitoring the distributed control system (DCS) for water treatment plants
- Advanced to the role of Technical Team Member, actively participating in precommissioning, commissioning, and startup activities of ETHYDCO'S Utilities Plant
- This involved focusing mainly on Water Treatment (Microfiltration, Softeners, HRU, RO, FEDI) & ZERO Liquid Discharge (Evaporation, Crystallization, Dewatering), in addition to overseeing Air production, Firefighting system, and cooling towers Units and zero liquid discharge processes
- Participated in DCS logic function test and served as a member of the technical support team for troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Engaged as a technical trainer for summer trainees and sister companies, sharing expertise in water treatment processes
Product Specialist
K.A Technology Group
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Orchestrated successful marketing plans to drive product visibility and sales growth
- Was responsible for products storages and inventory
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address customer needs, resulting in improved customer satisfaction
- Was responsible for troubleshooting and resolving problems issues
- Demonstrated strong leadership by leading the sales team during crisis, ensuring continuity and performance
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Quality management
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Department
Faculty of Science, Alexandria University
01.2012
Skills
- Commissioning & Start-up
- DCS
- Thermal Desalination Process
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Water Treatment Expertise
- Cooling water systems
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- ISO 9001 Standards
- Crystallization System
- Training and Development
- Project Management
- Energy Conversation
- Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Data-driven Decision Making
- Continuous Improvement
- Safety Culture Promotion
- Emergency Preparedness
- Health and Safety Management
- Innovation and creativity
- Teamwork
- Analysis and evaluation
- Time management
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office (Word - Excel - PowerPoint)
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, 10/01/24
- Certified Six Sigma 'Green Belt', International Six Sigma Institute, 10/01/22
- NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety, 07/01/21
- Lead Auditor Quality Management System 'ISO 9001', IRCA | International Register of Certificated Auditors, 02/01/21
- Water Treatment and ZERO Liquid Discharge Systems, AQUATECH USA, 09/01/15
Languages
Arabic
English
Awards
- ETHYDCO Energy Award, 2nd place winner for outstanding contributions in energy conservation and sustainable development.
- Supervisor Graduation Project Participant, Represented ETHYDCO as a participant in the Supervisor Graduation Project at Suez University in the Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering.
- Presenter at the 34th Water Treatment Technology Conference, Presented a case study representing 'Ethydco's Operational Excellence Model to Achieve Sustainability and Increase Competitive Advantage.'
- Certificate of Recognition for Valuable Support and Contribution from Top Management, In recognition of your valuable support and contribution provided to the Utility General Department.
Timeline
Head of Water Treatment and Industrial Wastewater Recycling Department
The Egyptian Ethylene & Derivatives Company
07.2023 - Current
Shift Supervisor Assistant
The Egyptian Ethylene & Derivatives Company
11.2020 - Current
Senior Process Engineer
The Egyptian Ethylene & Derivatives Company
07.2017 - Current
Commissioning & Start-up, DCS Operator
The Egyptian Ethylene & Derivatives Company
03.2014 - Current
Product Specialist
K.A Technology Group
10.2012 - 01.2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Quality management
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Department
Faculty of Science, Alexandria University
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, 10/01/24
- Certified Six Sigma 'Green Belt', International Six Sigma Institute, 10/01/22
- NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety, 07/01/21
- Lead Auditor Quality Management System 'ISO 9001', IRCA | International Register of Certificated Auditors, 02/01/21
- Water Treatment and ZERO Liquid Discharge Systems, AQUATECH USA, 09/01/15
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