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Salih Ahmed Adam

Senior Quality Control Chemist

Ard Allewa, Giza, Egypt

Work Experience

  • Senior Quality Control ChemistFull Time

    DAL Group

    Nov 2022 - Sep 2023 -10 months

    Sudan , Khartoum

    • Job Details:I was responsible for coordinating and supervising the Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions of the laboratory. I worked with the Laboratory Manager to implement the Quality Management System and made the necessary updates to maintain compliance with the overall organization's quality program and lab accreditation. Duties include: • Initiate Corrective Action whenever departure from the Quality Management System is identified. This involves conducting thorough root-cause investigation, short-term and long-term corrections and implementing preventative action to limit the likelihood of repeating a nonconformance of the same nature. • Set up, evaluate, and monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts for each method, equipment, and reference standard as appropriate. • Plan and implement laboratory testing to develop new analytical methods, verify their accuracy, make necessary modifications for efficiency, and validate them to ensure they meet the required quality standards. • Set up and monitor equipment and instruments maintenance logs, Standard Operating Procedures, and ensure the validity of results through the required quality checks such as blanks, reference material verification, calibration standards etc. for each method. • Receive and document customer feedback and complaints, investigate and resolve customer complaints and prepare feedback reports for Laboratory Manager. • Carry out internal audits for all methods as per internal audit schedule defined for the laboratory • Assist the Laboratory Manager with follow up on round robin and proficiency testing samples and ensure that follow up actions on any identified outliers are made • Train and/or provide refresher training to applicable staff on the Quality Manual, Standard Operating procedures, and accreditation requirements.
  • Lead Quality ControllerFull Time

    Octal Petrochemicals

    Dec 2015 - Jul 2021 -5 yrs, 7 months

    Oman , Salalah

    • Job Details:I was responsible for achieving all quality targets within production schedule and leading the QC team in control and assurance of product & process quality. The job scope includes, but not limited to, below: • Oversee PET production and identify & solve operational problems which result in defective products. • Troubleshoot product defects and devise solutions in collaboration with production department. • Plan and implement laboratory testing to ensure that products meet customer specifications and adhere to the quality standards. • Conduct experiments and trial runs for new product development. • Accept or reject in-process production and finished products based on the quality standards and customer specifications. • Support the investigation and resolution of customer complaints. • Recommend ways to improve product testing to minimize rejections and enhance production yield. • Develop and implement quality improvement processes in areas of material control, acceptance sampling and measurement systems. • Supervise QC team and ensure that SOPs are understood and followed, and that testing is carried out as per the quality standards. • Train and support the continuous development of QC staff and trainees. • Ensure compliance with the company quality system, BRC global standards, food packaging hygiene, and safety guidelines.
  • Assistant Production ManagerFull Time

    Naztech Petroleum Investment Group

    Aug 2014 - Feb 2015 -5 months

    Ethiopia , Addis Ababa

    • Job Details:I was responsible for directing the batch production of engine lubricants such as SAE 15W40, SAE 20W50, DOT 3 by managing work orders and supervising the entirety of the production process. Scope: • Conduct regular inspections of raw material and packaging material and ensure that production is done in compliance with customer specifications and production schedule. • Closely supervise production activities during startup and shutdown and verify proper drainage of pipelines. • Ensure accurate mixing of additives to produce the desired viscosity, viscosity index and color. • Carryout material balance calculations for each work order to monitor the yield and issue bill of material. • Lab test all raw materials and finished products as per the inspection test plan and international standards.
  • Education

    • BEng (Honors) in Chemical Engineering

      University of Nottingham

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2013 - 3 yr

    Skills

    • Quality Control
    • Quality Assurance
    • Troubleshooting
    • ISO 9001
    • Microsoft Office
    • Team Leadership
    • Aspen Hysys
    • iSO 17025
    • Microsoft Visio
    • Problem Solving
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    Languages

    • English

      Fluent
    • Arabic

      Fluent
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