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Hamad Abdulrahman Al Shbrain, General Manager – Research and Development , NIPRAS

Hamad Abdulrahman Al Shbrain

General Manager – Research and Development , NIPRAS·TASNEE Petrochemicals

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 28 years, 9 months

General Manager – Research and Development , NIPRAS

January 2014 - Present

TASNEE Petrochemicals

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

January 2014 - Present

Tasnee is the second largest producer of petrochemical products in Saudi Arabia. http://www.tasnee.com/

Designation Chronologyu**
• Jan 2014 - to date, General Manager, Research and Development, NIPRAS
• May 2011 - Dec 2013, Polymer Process Engineering and Quality Assurance Manager
• Jul 2009 - May 2011, Polyethylene Operation Manager
• Apr 2008 - Jul 2009, HDPE Superintendent

About NIPRAS u**
• National Industrialization Product Research Applications and Support Centre (NIPRAS) supports the company’s regional and global market growth through product innovation, product design and development.

Highlightsu**
• Improved processes and enhanced alignment of marketing, technical and recruiting teams with customers.
• Successfully completed and handed over to the market team 4 projects.
• Significantly increased the range and scale of training services offered including training of new Saudi engineers.
• Implemented the company’s Integrated Management Rating System (IMRS) in NIPRAS to standardize processes. Won the award for the best implementation of IMRS in the 2nd phase.

Key Responsibilitiesu**
• Manage operations of NIPRAS assuring achievement of all Balanced Scorecard (BSC) objectives aligned to corporate goals and objectives.
• Formulate and implement strategies and plans to achieve all functional objectives of the Centre.
• Provide required support in process improvements and product development to the complex operations of the company to maintain its leadership position in the market.
• Develop and sustain partnerships with leading process licensors, Saudi universities and local and global research houses in executing joint applied research programs.
• Collaborate with clients and customers in order to analyze their requirements and problems to provide cost effective and viable technical solutions.
• Participate in identifying potential new business opportunities and conducting technical feasibility studies.
• Monitor and assure adherence to all requirements of the company’s quality, safety, health and environment policy and procedures.
Company industry:
Petrochemicals & Refined Petroleum Products Manufacture
Job role:
Management

Polymer Process Engineering and Quality Assurance Manager

May 2011 - December 2013

TASNEE Petrochemicals

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

May 2011 - December 2013

Highlightsu**
• Both Process Engineering and Quality Assurance departments achieved highest score in IMRS implementation in the 1st phase.
• Increased the capacity of Line 2 by modifying the rotary feeders which improved average load capacity by 1.5 T/hr with annual financial benefits of USD 1.06 million.
• Reduced catalyst loading by 13% and incremental loading by 4.5% by installing a CO-bed leading to high on-stream capacity with total financial benefit of USD 3.8 million per year.
• Improved monomer ratio with significant saving in propylene amounting to USD 7.1 million per year.
• Identified bad actors in the extrusion process and resolved several issues during TAM 2013. Improved on-stream factor for Line 2 from 93% to 96% and sustained on-stream factor of Line 1 at 94% with higher capacity after replacement of discharge vessel.
• Reduced lumps formation in R1202 by completing hot boiling activities with help of LYB.
• Reduced auto polymerization in the hyper compressor by commissioning a technical air injection system.

Key Responsibilitiesu**
• Coordinated process control and quality assurance activities of all polymer lines to improve performance in the areas of safety, quality and environment aligned to departmental objectives.
• Studied current processes and implemented viable modification projects leading to significant process efficiency and cost benefits.
• Conducted benchmarking studies of polymer units, mapped gaps with predefined standards and recommended remedial action plans.
• Evaluated all management of change (MOC) proposals submitted by process owners assuring completion within an average of 2 weeks.
• Led the culture enhancement team and the reward and recognition team to improve people management and employee engagement.
• Evaluated LYB catalysts for the second phase and led the development and review of LYB catalyst agreements.
• Implemented a new procedure for organizing product quality meetings (PQM).
Company industry:
Petrochemicals & Refined Petroleum Products Manufacture
Job role:
Management

Polyethylene Product Operation Manager

July 2009 - May 2011

TASNEE Petrochemicals

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

July 2009 - May 2011

Highlightsu**
• Set up teams to identify bad actors and implement corrective measures improving reliability and availability of HDPE and LDPE plants.
• Implemented an improvement program which reduced the number of shutdowns of the nitro-dryer from 6 times to 2 times per year.
• Improved awareness of and compliance with safety concepts by organizing special safety sessions at shift level.

Key Responsibilitiesu**
• Directed and controlled operations of LDPE and HDPE plants assuring safe operations and on time, on-spec delivery of products within approved costs.
• Implemented various programs to achieve continual improvements in plant operating efficiency, safety, process integrity and plant reliability.
• Supervised all activities related to people management including motivation, training and performance evaluation to improve productivity of the workforce.
• Monitored utilization of raw materials, consumables and catalysts and ensured adherence to company’s standard norms.
• Enforced all rules and regulations related to safety, health and environment across all units.
• Monitored and ensure achievement of all KPI targets aligned to overall company goals and objectives.
Company industry:
Petrochemicals & Refined Petroleum Products Manufacture
Job role:
Management

HDPE Superintendent

April 2008 - July 2009

TASNEE Petrochemicals

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

April 2008 - July 2009

Highlightsu**
• Contributed to the successful start-up of the HDPE plant in Nov 2008
• Participated in obtaining certifications to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 standards within six months of plant start-up.
• Developed a team of qualified field and panel operators with the support of the LYB start-up team.
• Replaced heat exchangers and reduced average shutdown period of nitro-dryers from 6 days to 4 days.

Key Responsibilitiesu**
• Managed all plant activities for manufacturing various grades of dry superabsorbent polymers (SAP) ensuring high quality, on time on-spec production within approved costs.
• Coordinated and led studies to identify opportunities and implement programs for improving performance on parameters of safety, operational efficiency and quality.
• Integrated technical and non-technical aspects of production processes and equipment to optimize plant performance.
• Dealt with people management aspects including training, development, performance evaluation and employee engagement.
• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOP) for all key operational activities.
• Developed departmental budgets, monitored costs and led cost saving and cost reduction programs.
• Followed up and ensured compliance with all company strategic plans, policies and procedures.
• Enforced all requirements of safety, health and environmental management systems in the unit.
Company industry:
Petrochemicals & Refined Petroleum Products Manufacture
Job role:
Management

Superintendent Polymer Section

October 1997 - March 2008

SABIC - SHARQ

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

October 1997 - March 2008

SABIC is one of the largest industrial organizations in KSA. SHARQ, a SABIC affiliate is a major manufacturer of a wide range of petrochemical products.

Designation Chronologyu**
• Oct 2003 - Mar 2008, Superintendent, Polymer Section
• Nov 2001 - Oct 2003, FANAR Project - Production Planning Module Power User
• Jun 2001 - Oct 2001, Superintendent, Polymer Section
• Sep 2000 - May 2001, Process Engineer, Polymer Section
• May 1998 - Aug 2000, Project Engineer, 2nd PE Expansion
• Oct 1997 - Apr 1998, Engineer, PE Operations

Key Projects to Credit u**
• FANAR Project - The project was aimed at SABIC global business transformation by implementing a pre-configured SAP package incorporating good business practices in the chemical industry to strengthen SABIC’s competitiveness. - Worked as Power User for the Production Planning Module in SHARQ.
• 2nd Polyethylene Expansion Project - Contributed to safe commissioning and start-up of the extrusion and conveying systems with no major incidents.

Highlightsu**
• Implemented programs which improved overall performance and utilization of extrusion lines.
• Optimized the consumption of steam and nitrogen and reduced production costs.

Key Responsibilities as Superintendent, Polymer Section u**
• Supervised, directed, monitored and controlled plant activities for production of superabsorbent polymers (SAP). Ensured adherence to SOPs and QMS requirements to deliver high quality, on time, on-spec products within approved costs.
• Focused on people management initiatives to develop competent staff, supervisors and operators.
• Organized and led a team for conducting benchmarking studies of plant operations and processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Supported the establishment of business processes in the company and developed required SOPs.
• Coordinated the integration of technical and non-technical aspects of production process.
• Identified areas of concern related to safety, reliability, operational efficiency and quality in plant and processes and implemented corrective action plans.
• Prepared budgets and ensured compliance with approved budgetary limits.
• Monitored plant performance and prepared periodic KPI achievement reports.
Key Responsibilities with FANAR Projectu**
• Implemented the Production Planning Module in all departments of the company.
• Coordinated end-user training and post rollout support for smooth implementation of SAP.
• Participated in full implementation and integration with other modules of SAP.
• Reviewed and updated all procedures to derive the full benefits of SAP implementation and integration.
Key Responsibilities with Process Engineeru**
• Evaluated and recommended action on several ideas for process improvements.
• Supported the plant in reducing power consumption by optimizing the utilization of existing interchangeable conveying system.
• Implemented a program to calculate monthly production costs excluding maintenance costs and overhead costs.
Key Responsibilities as Project Engineer, 2nd PE Expansionu**
• Reviewed engineering drawings of the extrusion and conveying systems and overall utilities of the plant.
• Coordinated with the project and construction teams in commissioning and start-up of the units.
Key Responsibilities as Engineer, PE Operations u**
• Joined the operations team of the polyethylene plant as a fresh engineer and underwent on-the-job rotational training to gain familiarity with various processes of the plant.
• Recognized for fast learning by transfer to the team for the 2nd PE expansion project.
Company industry:
Petrochemicals & Refined Petroleum Products Manufacture
Job role:
Management

Education

King Saud University

July 1997

July 1997

Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering

Saudi Arabia

GPA (point): 3.25 out of 5

GPA (point): 3.25 out of 5

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering Graduation Project: Production of Urea at the existing plant of SABIC. Designed the reactor for the process, running the model on FORTRAN Project Grade: A+ Professional Development Trainings • Management Skills, Negotiation Skills, Effective Communication Skills • Mini MBA, Strategic Thinking, Conflict Management • Finance for non-Finance People • System development, Systematic Working and avoiding Fire Fighting • Motivating People, Influencing without using Authority, Awareness of the impact of own behaviour on others Certifications • Certification from Centre for Creative Leadership (CCL), Dec 2011 • Microsoft Certified Engineer (MCE), Jan 2007 • Certification from Chiyoda, Japan, Jan 2003

Skills

People Management

Expert

Project Management

Expert

Operations Management

Expert

Process Engineering

Expert

SAP – Implementation, Integration, PP Module Power User

Expert

Work ethic, Integrity, Goal Orientation

Expert

Stakeholder Relations. Collaboration, Conflict Management

Expert

Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Negotiation, Presentations

Expert

Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Management

Expert

Process Management, Process Cost Optimization

Expert

Manufacturing, Production, Production Planning, Process Control

Expert

Plant Improvement Projects, Continual Improvements

Expert

Plant Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Start-up

Expert

People Management, Development, Mentoring, Motivation

Expert

Strategies, Plans, Budgets, Balanced Scorecard, KPI Management

Expert

Petrochemical

Expert

Benchmarking, Industry Best Practices

Expert

Plant Operations – Quantity, Quality, Cost, Safety

Expert

Project Management, Project Execution

Expert

Customer Relations, Customer Support, Customer Satisfaction

Expert

Problem Solving, Decision Making, Planning, Execution

Expert

Research and Development, Technical Services

Expert

Process Engineering

Expert

Operations Management

Expert

Project Management

Expert

People Management

Expert

Petrochemical

Expert

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

Hobbies and interests

newing the new technoloyies