Karim Awad

Experience

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  Indorama Ventures PCL

  Mar 2022 - now

  Perform Normal Start-Ups, Shutdowns, and Emergency troubleshooting as per the Operating Manuals and operating Procedures of the assigned area. • Handling the 800 TPD (PET) Plant of Units Continuous Polymerization (CP) and Solid-State Polymerization (SSP) with DCS of YOKOGAWA (Centum VP) • Report all shift activities including abnormalities, Preventive maintenance Overrides, and lab analysis. • Monitor and record DCS Instrument Readings (Temperature, Pressure, Flowrates, etc..) of the parameters to ensure safe operation and quality product and report deviations from standards to take the appropriate corrective actions Show less Operated and maintained valves, pumps heat exchangers, reactors, distillation columns ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety protocols. • Conducted regular inspections and troubleshooting of the machinery and equipment to identify and resolve any issues promptly, minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency. • Implemented preventive maintenance schedules for the machinery and equipment ,including lubrication, calibration, and replacement of components as needed, to prevent breakdowns and ensure continuous operation. • Monitored production processes and parameters closely, making real-time adjustments as necessary to maintain product quality and consistency. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including maintenance, quality control to coordinate activities and optimize production workflows • Maintained accurate records of equipment performance ,maintenance activities and production data, providing valuable insights for process improvements and decision-making • Participated in safety meetings and training sessions to stay updated on best practices and regulations, promoting a culture of safety awareness and compliance. • smooth operation according to the standard operations procedure [SOP]. • Co-ordination with Mechanical, Electrical and Quality control teams to ensure Continuous operations. • Preparing equipment’s for maintenance as per control of process Isolation and LOTO procedure .• Preparing and Checking any PTW (Permit To Work ) with safety team and making Risk Assessments before starting any maintenance plan to avoid any incidents . Show less

  • DCS Operation Engineer

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Field Engineer

    Mar 2022 - now