Fahaheel, Ahmadi, Kuwait
Laboratory Supervisor with 19 years of progressive experience in refinery laboratory analysis of oil, water, wastewater, and LNG samples, following GPA, ASTM, APHA, API, SMS, and UOP methods. Highly skilled in operating, calibrating, and troubleshooting advanced analytical instruments, implementing Integrated Management Systems (IMS, ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001), and leading laboratory team in high-risk refinery environments. Proficient in LIMS (LabVantage 8.3) and maintaining strict compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.
Supervise daily laboratory operations, including instrument calibration, testing, and reporting. Review and validate analytical results, ensuring compliance with process and product specifications. Implement and optimize new analytical methods as per operational requirements. Lead IMS-related activities, audits, and certification processes. Conduct training sessions for technicians and prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs). Enforce laboratory safety measures and regulatory compliance.
Performed routine analysis of oil, LNG, and water samples from refinery process units (boilers, ARDS, CDU, water treatment, and wastewater). Operated and calibrated Refinery Gas Analyzers (RGA) and Gas Chromatographs (GC) for LNG analysis per GPA methods. Prepared and standardized laboratory reagents and chemical solutions. Recorded and validated analytical results using LIMS LabVantage 8.3.
Analyzed boiler water, amine, caustic, sulfur, and effluent samples per ASTM and APHA methods. Operated advanced instruments including RGA (PFPD, TCD, FID), ICP-OES, AAS, LECO, and UV-Vis. Performed trace-level nitrogen and sulfur estimation in hydrocarbon streams. Monitored effluent treatment parameters (COD, BOD, TSS, TDS, sulfide, ammonia, oil content).