Ezgi Özdemir

Experience

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  Sumitomo Rubber AKO

  Aug 2014 - Mar 2017

  Production Technical Responsible

  Kept close track of day-to-day operations and product quality by using SPC methods, and drove efforts to reduce product nonconformity and scrap product ratios,Arranged trial compounds suitable for mass production, explored alternative suppliers, and closely monitored the purchasing process of respective materials (chemicals and rubber),Provided valuable support throughout the commissioning process of the three rubber mixers and two chemical weighing systems, initiated critical process improvements, and prepared ISO/TS 16949-related documents,Also, attended a 3 months job training in the Sumitomo Rubber Thailand plant in 2014 Show less

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  TUPRAS

  Mar 2017 - May 2023

  Expertly led the process engineering activities within the CDU, VDU, ARU, LPG Merox, Gas Treatment, and SRU units and kept close track of daily operations and product quality,Analyzed process data and bottlenecks, drove efforts to optimize processes for efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness, and developed various projects to improve product quality and operational flexibility,Engaged in HAZOP, SIL, PSSR, MOC, and RBI studies, as well as actively contributed to the review of PFDs, P&IDs, and UFDs,Managed the catalyst loading and unloading activities during refinery shutdown periods, Controlled various engineering diagrams and data sheets during both the basic engineering and detailed engineering phases of projects, as well as the outputs that are produced during the FEL-1 and FEL-2 stages,Mentored and developed junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Show less Oversaw all aspects of the Hydrocracker Unit’s daily operations, provided guidance and technical direction to a large team of 50, and managed shift planning and schedule,Prepared start-up, shut down, and special operations instructions, manage inventory levels of chemicals, and submitted reports on operational insights and improvements,Participated in HAZOP, SIL, PSSR, and RBI studies to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance within the unit and developed weekly maintenance and operational schedules in collaboration with relevant disciplines. Show less Developed and executed a comprehensive process engineering strategy for the CDU, VDU, ARU, LPG Merox, Gas Treatment, and SRU units and ensured the highest quality standards in daily operations and product quality,Participated in HAZOP, SIL, PSSR, MOC, and RBI studies, identified opportunities for process improvement, and led various optimization, energy efficiency, and digitization projects by ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.***Promoted to Chief Process Engineer after working as Process Engineer until 11.2020. Show less

  • Chief Process Engineer

    Sept 2022 - May 2023

  • Chief Operations Engineer

    Sept 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Chief Process Engineer

    Mar 2017 - Sept 2021
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  Tekfen Engineering

  May 2023 - Dec 2023

  Senior Process Engineer

  Accountable for providing process engineering support to various continuous improvement projects and ensuring respective projects are carried out in line with time, budget, and quality objectives,Designing, implementing, and optimizing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety, working in close coordination with relevant units throughout projects to ensure seamless process integration,Preparing PFDs, P&IDs, and UFDs, conducting hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, and surge analysis, engaging in MOC, and HAZOP studies, and ensuring all departmental documentation is compliant with procedures, engineering codes, and standards,Investigating and resolving process-related issues, keeping close track of company quality procedures, taking necessary actions when required, and implementing innovative process improvements,Also, attending meetings with customer representatives, controlling vendor documentation, and coaching and mentoring junior team members. Show less

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  Axens

  Jan 2024 - now

  Technology Engineer