Port Said, Bur Sa'id, Egypt
Highly skilled and results-oriented Field Operation Supervisor (O&U) _(Utilities) with extensive experience in managing and optimizing operations within complex industrial systems. Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, manage critical units, and oversee the safe and efficient operation of facilities involving high-pressure boilers, liquefied gas systems, and refrigeration units. Strong expertise in troubleshooting technical issues, commissioning new units, and ensuring optimal plant performance through proactive problem-solving and maintenance support. Adept at fostering team collaboration, mitigating operational risks, and ensuring smooth plant operations, all while maintaining safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in process optimization and cost-efficiency improvements to drive overall productivity and minimize downtime. Notable Achievements: Successfully identified and resolved a critical issue with the catalyst inside the reactor, responsible for removing two hydrogen atoms from propane gas to convert it into propylene. By optimizing the catalyst's performance, efficiency and yield of the conversion process improved, ensuring smoother reactor operation and increased production capacity. Key Units Under Management: ✔ High-Pressure Boiler & Steam Turbines – Water tube boiler (200 tons steam/hour, 40 bar). ✔ Liquefied Gas System – Tank farm, propane storage at -42°C (17,250 m³), multi-stage centrifugal pumps, and screw compressors. ✔ Propylene Storage – Spherical tank (1350 m³, 17 bar), managing off-spec propylene and ensuring proper gas-liquid separation. ✔ Ethylene Storage System – 7050 m³ tank at -104°C. ✔ Propane Unloading Unit – Refrigeration before storage, operating key equipment such as Hitachi turbo gas compressors and flash drums. ✔ Air Separation Unit – Oxygen (6000 m³) and nitrogen (23,000 m³) with a 13,040 m³ storage tank at -41°C. ✔ Refrigeration Propylene Gas Unit – 25 kg/h capacity, stored at 200 bar. ✔ P.S.A. Hydrogen Adsorption Unit – Managing both high and low-pressure hydrogen systems. ✔ Flare System – Handling a capacity of 500 m³/h water. ✔ Demineralized Water Unit – 9500 m³ tank, 15-bar pumps. ✔ Fire Fighting Pumps System – Capacity of 23,000 m³/h. ✔ Cooling Tower Water Management – Optimizing cooling efficiency for plant operations. I’m always open to connecting with industry professionals, so feel free to reach out and connect with me on LinkedIn! Mohamed Zahran Kandil Zahran +201012837227 [email protected]
- Lead and manage a team of 6-7 highly skilled technicians, ensuring efficient workforce allocation and adherence to operational goals. Conduct performance assessments, provide technical guidance, and implement training programs to enhance team capabilities. - Strategically assign tasks to technicians, ensuring alignment with work priorities, unit-specific requirements, and production schedules. Continuously monitor and optimize resource utilization to maintain operational efficiency across multiple high-risk industrial units. - Oversee the daily operations of critical industrial units, ensuring seamless functionality and prompt resolution of technical issues. Ensure compliance with safety protocols and industry standards while managing high-pressure and hazardous systems. - Diagnose and resolve technical issues across units, minimizing operational downtime and maintaining system reliability. Implement preventative maintenance strategies and root-cause analysis to enhance equipment longevity and efficiency. - Lead the commissioning and initial operational setup of newly integrated units, ensuring proper configuration and compliance with specifications. Collaborate with engineering teams and equipment manufacturers to optimize startup procedures and performance testing. - Work closely with external engineering firms such as Uhde (Germany) to coordinate commissioning, troubleshooting, and system enhancements. Ensure seamless integration of new technologies and operational methodologies through knowledge exchange. - Analyze and address critical plant issues, making swift, informed decisions to mitigate risks and prevent production disruptions. Develop contingency plans and emergency response procedures to ensure operational continuity under challenging conditions. - Enforce strict adherence to industry regulations, environmental standards, and workplace safety protocols. Conduct risk assessments and safety audits, ensuring all units operate within guidelines
- Oversee the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of oil separation and distillation towers, ensuring optimal efficiency and performance under vacuum pressure conditions. - Monitor and adjust process parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow rates to enhance separation efficiency, maximize yield, and ensure product quality. - Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and safety checks on vacuum systems, heat exchangers, pumps, and condensers, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company safety standards. - Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues in separation and distillation units, minimizing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted production. - Collaborate with quality assurance teams to test and analyze oil samples, documenting findings and recommending process improvements to enhance product purity and efficiency. - Provide guidance and technical support to junior technicians and operators, ensuring adherence to