ABDULAZIZ ALKHARAS

During a planned career transition, managed family business operations while actively pursuing return to a corporate
excellence-driven environment.
• Designed and monitored operational KPIs across 3 branches, producing regular performance reports for
management decision-making.
• Standardized operational processes and procedures across branches to ensure consistency and service
quality.
• Led cross-functional coordination between administrative, operational, and customer-facing teams.

Founded and led a company focused on waste oil collection, in compliance
with environmental and governmental standards.
Oversaw the handling, storage, and transport of used oils from commercial
sources.
Ensured company operations aligned with EPA and Kuwait EPA regulations.
Promoted sustainable oil recovery practices to reduce environmental impact
and support circular economy goals.

• Managed end-to-end tender processes across 15+ government bids, applying structured documentation
and compliance frameworks to secure 4 awarded contracts.
• Developed and maintained process documentation, bid templates, and technical proposal standards used
across all submissions.
• Established client performance tracking and reporting frameworks, managing relationships with 30+
clients including government entities and major private companies.
• Benchmarked service offerings against market practices to identify improvement opportunities and
optimize value propositions.
• Ensured all service delivery aligned with environmental compliance and regulatory requirements.

• Led a Lean Six Sigma process improvement initiative across refinery operations — conducting process
mapping, root cause analysis, and gap identification — resulting in a 4.7% improvement in refinery yield
and enhanced product quality.
• Developed and monitored operational KPIs and performance reports for engineering and management
teams, enabling data-driven decision-making across production units.
• Commissioned a full-scale lube oil refinery alongside the startup team, overseeing Siemens PCS7 DCS
configuration and tuning across 6 vacuum distillation columns, 2 boilers, 6 heat exchangers, and rotating
equipment.
• Standardized workflows and operating procedures across multiple process units, ensuring consistency
and compliance with engineering standards.
• Led cross-functional coordination between contractors, engineers, and senior management, ensuring
alignment across all project phases.
• Designed and implemented an on-site workforce continuity plan during COVID-19, securing approvals
from government authorities — demonstrating ability to lead change under pressure.
• Interfaced with vendors and third-party stakeholders to ensure technical alignment and procurement
compliance.

Played a key role in commissioning a new refinery from scratch to full
operational capacity.
Led daily production operations and ensured target yield and recovery rates.
Oversaw DCS and field operators, maintaining adherence to safety and SOPs.
Conducted ASTM-based testing to monitor input quality and ensure product
compliance.
Managed SAP data entries for production and inventory, reconciling with
physical stock.
Implemented shutdown/start-up procedures to support safe operational
transitions.
Generated performance reports on production efficiency and improvement
plans.

Involved in commissioning a new refinery from the scratch to the production.
* Produce and ensure the quality of products to make sure that products meet customer satisfaction.
* Involved in a Six Sigma project to improve the performance of process & quality of the products.
* Supervising DCS Operators, Field Operator and Helpers.
* Ensure the quality of used oil received from the market for re-refining.
* Work closely with supervisors, operators, and helpers to maintain healthy and appreciative work environment.
* Plans & Improvise the methods to get the maximum yield and less loss in the recovery of the refineries.
* Plans and follows the procedures during shutdown & start-up of the refineries.
* Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
* Implementing measures aiming to reduce the material cost, production cost etc.
* Prepare documents of daily production items, monthly consumption goods, refinery performance report, yield
and recovery count report and shutdown reports.
* Make entries in SAP of the everyday production and make sure all the physical stock matches the stock in the
system.

Conducted evidence analysis and prepared technical laboratory reports for
use in criminal investigations.
Collaborated closely with investigation teams, police officers, and court
systems to deliver timely and accurate lab results.
Performed chemical, biological, and physical tests on collected samples using
a range of lab instruments (GC-MS, FTIR, UV-Vis, etc.).
Maintained and calibrated sensitive lab equipment, ensuring measurement
accuracy and adherence to forensic standards.
Prepared chain of custody documentation and ensured strict evidence
handling protocols to preserve sample integrity.
Participated in internal audits and quality reviews to comply with lab
accreditation and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
Trained on safety protocols, hazardous materials handling, and emergency
procedures in compliance with national lab regulations.

• Supported ISO/IEC 17025 compliance processes, contributing to audit readiness, documentation
standards, and quality protocol adherence across laboratory operations.
• Prepared technical reports and performance documentation used in legal and investigative decision
making processes.
• Managed procurement and technical evaluation of specialized laboratory equipment, ensuring full
compliance with specifications and procurement standards.
• Coordinated with multiple internal and external stakeholders including law enforcement, legal teams, and
vendors.

Led student initiatives in collaboration with faculty to enhance academic and
social engagement within the department.
Organized events, industry visits, and technical workshops that empowered
students and strengthened the departments visibility.
Represented the voice of students in academic forums and built a unified
platform for chemical engineering students.