Laboratory Lead Technician
Saudi Yanbu Petrochemical Co
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :33 years, 4 أشهر
Snapshot: Lead Technician (Laboratory) with 25 years of experience in managing laboratory operations and conducting tests using diverse equipment; exploring challenging assignments with a professionally managed organization
Core Competencies…
Quality Assurance ~ Project Management ~ Training and Development
Leadership Strengths & Highlights
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Operations Management
Define/ implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety procedures as per laboratory SOPs
Maintained updated documentation and implemented various preventive measures based on operational requirements
Test & Quality Management
Perform moderate/highly complex analysis of specimens followed by evaluation of validity of specimen results based on SOP guidelines and documentation of remedial measures
Set up and maintained Quality Assurance program for laboratory analysis encompassing QA samples, proficiency testing and automation. Assist the management in implementing SOPs for laboratory testing/ safety procedures
Process Improvement
Skilled in setting up of new methodologies, completion of validation packages and selection process for new instrumentation
Collaborate with the management for updating of department SOP manuals to reflect procedural changes, acquainting on emerging analytical methods and new equipment
Administrative Functions
Involved in identification of vendors and ordering laboratory supplies based on management directives
Prepare/ ensure compliance to capital expenses aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, standardization of processes, development of new methods and elimination of waste
Equipment Expertise:
Glycol Section
• Worked on
o GC’s of model HP 5790/ 5890 with HP 6890 connected to PC’s by networking cards and HPIB interface card
o Herzog distillation machines MC 625 with HDA 627 and HDA 628
o KF 658 processor of with new KF 758 processor
o Series of auto titration machines such as 796 processor / 702 SM titrino / 726 processors
o Ash, horiba, UV Beckman, Hach series, panametrics, Dohrman, Houston atlas, Teckmar Appolo analyzers
o Pa’ar digital density meter DMA 46 with DMA 48
o Shimadzu TOC and Mitsubishi moisture analyzers
Ethylene Section
• Worked on
o GC’s HP 5790 and HP 5890 with new HP 6890 with FID/TCD detectors connected to PC’s by networking cards and HPIB interface card for the analysis of low ppm hydrocarbon and CO/CO2
o DHA (Detailed Hydrocarbon Analysis) software in the HP chemstation connected to HP 6890 GC’s to perform PIONA analysis
o Siever 355 CSD detector with Antek 704 E connected to HP 6890 GC for analysis of sulfur in Gas samples
o Dohrman analyzer for sulfur in hydrocarbon (liquid and gas)
o Existent Gum analyzer for the analysis of gum in fuel by jet evaporation
Environmental Section
• Worked on
o Shimdzu 5000 TOC analyzer and Tekmar Dohrman Apollo 9000 Combustion TOC analyzer
o Manual viscosity tester and Reotek HVV-6 viscometer
o Flash point tester with Noramlab NPM 440 flash point tester
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Key Profile:
• Maintain updated LIMS for the QA department including implementing new or established QA/QC procedures and requirement
• Involved in setting up, assembling, using, maintaining, calibrating & troubleshooting equipment
• Coordinate activities related to setting up, verification & interpretation of SPC data entry
• Define/ implement safety guidelines, preparing laboratory traceable standards of equipment
• Set up/ evaluate new techniques; prepare/ generate annual and scheduled reports
• Involved in direct laboratory testing, statistical analysis in compliance to quality, accreditation, safety and environmental regulations
• Prepare/ manage quality assurance and quality control programs. Implement ISO 9002 and ISO 14000 in the laboratory
1991-1997 Saudi Aramco Co. Saudi Arabia
Evaluate Laboratory Technician
* Worked in Oil and gas analyses in Yanbu' Refinery Laboratory.
* Also worked in Yanbu NGL plant for analysis of Oil and Gas.
* samples to determine appropriate analysis or methodology.
* Run and verify SPC data entry.
* Provide support to compliant sample testing.
* Participating in round robin sample activities.
* Inspect and control all samples of finished products raw materials.
* Handle sophisticated lab instruments such as GC's, AA's, TOC analyzers, KF colorimetric analyzers, Sulfur analyzers (Gas-Liquid) and auto titration machines.
* Perform routine analysis of (Gas - Solid - Liquid) samples.
* Issues certificate of analysis for finished products.
* Analyze Jet fuel (DPK, JP4)
* Analyze Gasoline, Diesel oil and Kerosene.
* Prepare references reagents' Octane search number.
* Analyze water, wastewater and solid samples.
* Prepare reagents and standard solutions.
* Perform calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting.
* Aracmo ITC (Industrial Training Center) from April 1989 to February 1991. * Skillful in using all MS-application. * Skillful in using NWA QA (Northwest Quality Analytical) software for laboratory SQC data. * Have knowledge about Networking and analytical instrument to PC integration. * Skillful in using SAP most modules (QM-MM-LE-PM) * Skillful in using LIMS LabWare programs professionally.
1987-1990 King Fahad Secondary School Madinah, KSA * High School.