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Sherif Abdelhaleem

Giza

Summary

Having 19 years of working experience in Gas Processing in the field of Oil & Gas, gas treatment, Amine sweetening, molecular sieve gas dehydration, gas cryogenic process with APCI technology, gas fractionation. Familiar with DCS (Yokogawa and Foxboro system) & PLC and HMI systems, control room & field experience in Pre- commissioning, commissioning, including pressure leak testing, instrument loop/logic checking in DLNG. Responsible to monitor process parameters, plant smooth operation, start up, shut down, commissioning, routine checks, trouble shooting. Good understanding & reading skills about P&ID and PFD. Review and develop operating procedures to ensure smooth operation with minimum downtime and safe execution of maintenance jobs.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shift Supervisor (LNG Plant)

DLNG (SEGAS) Company
12.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: The LNG facilities are located on the Egyptian Mediterranean coast, Within the Damietta port area. This port is located 60 km. west of Port Said. The plant is designed to take natural gas from the Gasco grid at about 35Co and 33bara and produce and store liquid natural gas at about -161C and 1.1bara. The production capacity is 593tph using APCI technology.

Current role and responsibilities as a Shift Supervisor are:

  • Supervise LNG Plant operations and loading activities, arrange with Maintenance and HSSE personnel to meet daily LNG production target.
  • ensure that all operational activities are carried out in compliance with operational priorities (safety,health,reliability,security,environmental) requiremnts.
  • Implement TBT with crew members to review the operation standing instructions.
  • Prepare operations daily report and handover to incoming shift the operational activities that has been done and the activities to be followed up.
  • Manage crew availability, overtime (preparing timesheets/employees evaluation), and leave approvals based on annual leave plans.
  • Assume full accountability for plant operations during emergencies including equipment tripping, gas leaks, fires.


  • Analyze the operational activities in order to prevent incidents and optimizing plant operations from a technical, economical and safety perspectives..
  • Monitor DCS systems (Yokogawa Centum-3000), analyze operational trends, and review lab results to maintain on-spec LNG production.
  • Implement corrective actions to prevent shutdowns and minimize flaring/venting.
  • Create notifications/requests for maintenance via SAP system, approve e-PTW permits, and act as Area Authority during equipment handovers.
  • Oversee progress of routine/non-routine maintenance activities during operations.
  • Ensure strict adherence to HSSEQ policies, conduct weekly fire alarm tests, and maintain plant housekeeping.
  • Develop spade lists, maintenance preparation and operational procedures subjected to PSL approval, ensuring operational and maintenance activities are carried out safely.
  • Coach and guide newly joined operators during their On the Job training period, managing their competence program, and making sure all the job competencies are met.
  • Manage critical assets including: 2× Baker Hughes Frame-7 gas turbines (78MW), 5× Hitachi gas turbines (25MW), Cryogenic systems (-161C operations), 2× 150,000m³ LNG storage tanks.


Panel Operator

DLNG (SEGAS) Company
11.2017 - 11.2020
  • Company Overview: The LNG facilities are located on the Egyptian Mediterranean coast, Within the Damietta port area. This port is located 60 km. west of Port Said. The plant is designed to take natural gas from the Gasco grid at about 35Co and 33bara and produce and store liquid natural gas at about -161Co and 1.1bara. The production capacity is 593tph using APCI technology.
  • Oversee and ensure safe smooth and efficient operation of the plant process.
  • Lead startup and shutdown, and routine operations, ensuring alignment with safety standards.
  • Provide guidance to field operators and coordinate adjustments to optimize process performance.
  • Prepare shift reports for management and engineering teams.
  • Make corrective action in case of operational disturbance, coordinate with area operators for field adjustments and inform shift supervisor for any irregularities.
  • Have strong knowledge with DCS Yokogaw, and Foxboro as well, Amine sweetening with AMDEA gas purification (AGR), gas Dehydration molecular sieve bed.
  • Gas liquefaction with APCI technology.
  • Two Baker Hughes gas turbines frame7 (78 MW) used for propane refrigerant circuit and Mixed refrigerant circuit.
  • Five Hitachi gas turbines 25 MW each for power generation, emergency diesel generators.
  • Desalination plants type MVC produce freshwater that will be used for all the downstream users such as Service Water System, Potable Water System, Demineralized Water System, Fire Water System, Tempered Cooling Water System and water and nitrogen production units.
  • The LNG facilities are located on the Egyptian Mediterranean coast, Within the Damietta port area. This port is located 60 km. west of Port Said. The plant is designed to take natural gas from the Gasco grid at about 35Co and 33bara and produce and store liquid natural gas at about -161Co and 1.1bara. The production capacity is 593tph using APCI technology.

Senior Operator

Qatar Gas
09.2013 - 05.2017
  • Company Overview: Qatar Gas (RasGas) is one of the world's premier integrated LNG enterprises and has an enviable reputation for being a safe and reliable supplier of LNG that has transformed a regional resource into a key component of the global energy mix.
  • Pre-commissioning and commissioning stage in a new project (Barzan).
  • Review Pre-Mechanical Commissioning procedures.
  • Confirmed testing control loops function and signals between DCS and equipment at the field met the system requirements.
  • Attend Pre-Mechanical Activities (air blowing, water flushing, chemical cleaning, LPTT&HPTT and steam blowing).
  • Attend Solo Run Test for steam turbine and Gas Turbine.
  • Qatar Gas (RasGas) is one of the world's premier integrated LNG enterprises and has an enviable reputation for being a safe and reliable supplier of LNG that has transformed a regional resource into a key component of the global energy mix.
  • Special courses at Qatar Gas (RASGAS) Company: GE Oil & Gas: Nouva Pegnone Gas Turbine Frame VI “40MW”.
  • (CCC) Compressor Control Corporation Antisurge Control.
  • Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company: Turbo expanders/Expander-Generators.
  • OTS on DCS CHART Energy & Chemicals, Inc. Technology (Foxboro system).

Field Operator

DLNG (SEAGS)
09.2003 - 07.2013
  • Company Overview: Joined SEGAS Company at 2003, contributed pre commissioning, commissioning and startup of the new and first LNG plant with APCI technology in Egypt at this time. This plant has output capacity of the plant is 5 million tons of LNG per year.
  • Attend Pre-Mechanical Activities (air blowing, water flushing, chemical cleaning, LPTT&HPTT and steam blowing).
  • Mechanical completion checking of various lines with isometric views.
  • Amine Sweetening with AMDEA Gas Purification Unit of LNG plant to remove hydrogen sulphide H2S, Carbon dioxide CO2 and COS.
  • Gas Dehydration TEG and Molecular Sieve Bed.
  • Gas liquefaction with APCI technology, mechanical refrigeration with propane as a refrigerant to cool down natural gas and mixed refrigerant.
  • Centrifugal Compressors commissioning & start up for N.P frame 7 78 MW used for Propane circuit and for mixed refrigerant circuit.
  • Commissioning & Start- up of Cryogenic System - Main Cryogenic Heat Exchanger (MCHE).
  • Two LNG storage tanks with 150,000M3 capacity for each with BOG compressors.
  • N2 generation ASU (Linde, Air liquid).
  • Hot lube oil circulations.
  • Commissioning of Centrifugal Compressor.
  • Chemical cleaning & Amine circulation of CO2 Removal unit.
  • Flare commissioning & start up.
  • Joined SEGAS Company at 2003, contributed pre commissioning, commissioning and startup of the new and first LNG plant with APCI technology in Egypt at this time. This plant has output capacity of the plant is 5 million tons of LNG per year.

Education

Diploma - Natural Gas Engineering

Faculty of Petroleum Engineering
07.2013

Bachelor of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering

Faculty of Engineering
07.2000

Skills

  • Reporting skills
  • Sorting proficiency
  • Equipment operation
  • Control system monitoring
  • Fault analysis
  • Decision-Making
  • Excellent Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Self-Motivated
  • Active Listening

Certification

  • Process safety Management, NEBOSH Certificate
  • Incident Investigation, NEBOSH Certificate
  • Defensive driving
  • Certificate of attendance of Heavy Duty Gas Turbine Operation Vendor Training.
  • Certificate of attendance of CCC series 4 Operation Vendor Training.
  • Certificate of Competency Assurance Standard Assessor Training, Qatar Gas.

Languages

Arabic
English

Training

  • Successfully completed a CCC vendor course on Series 4 Operating training at DLNG (SEGAS) Company.
  • Successfully completed the training of Heavy Duty Gas Turbine Operation at DLNG (SEGAS) Company.
  • Competency Assurance Standard (CAS) Assessor training at Qatar Gas (RasGas) Company.

Timeline

Shift Supervisor (LNG Plant)

DLNG (SEGAS) Company
12.2020 - Current

Panel Operator

DLNG (SEGAS) Company
11.2017 - 11.2020

Senior Operator

Qatar Gas
09.2013 - 05.2017

Field Operator

DLNG (SEAGS)
09.2003 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

Diploma - Natural Gas Engineering

Faculty of Petroleum Engineering
Sherif Abdelhaleem