Khattab Essam Mahmoud
Operations Engineer at Cairo Oil Refining Company (CORC)
Kafr Alzayat, Gharbia, EgyptWork Experience
Cairo Oil Refining Company (CORC)
Apr 2022 - Present -3 yrs, 2 months
Egypt
- Job Details:Ensured safety and operational compliance for fixed bed platforming, naphtha hydro treating (NHT), kerosene hydro treating (KHT), and flare gas recovery units (FGRU). Utilized Yokogawa Centum VP DCS for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing plant performance, achieving improved process efficiency. Coordinated shift activities, troubleshooting, and provided technical support for start-up and shut-down operations. Led catalyst management, ensuring optimal catalyst performance and operational reliability. Managed the application of safety protocols (LOTO, PTW), ensuring compliance during maintenance activities. Contributed to management of change (MOC) and process hazard analyses (PHA) to mitigate operational risks. Spearheaded commissioning and start-up of the flare gas recovery unit (FGRU), training technicians to ensure readiness.
Operations Engineer / Shift In-Charge
Arabian Company for Transportation Services (ACS)
Nov 2019 - Apr 2022 -2 yrs, 5 months
Egypt
- Job Details:Managed vacuum distillation plant operations, improving waste lubricating oil re-refining process efficiency. Implemented HSE compliance practices, maintaining safety standards and reducing environmental impact. Enhanced production efficiency by identifying and resolving operational issues and optimizing resources.
Operations Engineer / DCS Operator
Galaxy Surfactants Egypt
Apr 2018 - Oct 2019 -1 yr, 6 months
Egypt
- Job Details:Operated sulphonation plant producing SLES 70 and LABSA, ensuring quality and production targets. Performed troubleshooting and coordinated repairs to minimize plant downtime. Ensured adherence to HSE procedures, conducted safety audits, and participated in emergency response activities.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Oil Refining and Petrochemical Engineering
Suez Canal University (SCU)Jan 2016
Achievements
Over the course of more than seven years, I have built a solid and well-rounded career as an Operations Engineer in the oil refining and petrochemical industry. My professional journey has been marked by consistent advancement, technical expertise, and measurable contributions to plant safety, performance, and productivity. Working in high-stakes environments such as Cairo Oil Refining Company (CORC), Arabian Company for Transportation Services (ACS), and Galaxy Surfactants Egypt, I have demonstrated my ability to optimize critical refinery processes, ensure environmental and safety compliance, and lead key operational phases—notably in commissioning and start-up scenarios. ✅ Operational Excellence & Process Optimization I have significantly improved plant operations through real-time troubleshooting, performance tuning, and control optimization using platforms like Yokogawa Centum VP DCS. At CORC, I helped streamline operations in the Naphtha Hydro Treating (NHT), Kerosene Hydro Tre
Skills
Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
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