Analytical Chemist for: Water Gas, Oil and Plant Start-Up Expert

Expertise

• Certified chemist with focus in oil, water and gas analysis, including research, product testing, in-process control, production planning, process operations, statistical quality control, experimental techniques, product development and technical documentation.
• Laboratory operation and Quality Control Management-QCM.
• Environmental consulting and sampling techniques.
• Plant startup and analysis for the oil, water, steam plants and facilities.
• Laboratory method validation and SOPs modification.
• SOPs modifications, method validations, author work instructions and critical task assessments for chemical procedures.
• Provide ASTMs in oil, gas and water analysis.

Operations and Startup

• Nabiye plant startup, Imperial Oil, Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
• Water Sampling for water and steam plant during the startup
• Chemical analysis for water and oil samples during the startup
• Solving issues related to the plant startup operation and quality management.

Experience

Independent Consultant, QM and Operations, Present

• Chemist in quality management and laboratory operations for various energy and municipal facilities, plants and clients.
• Research, product testing, in-process control, production planning, process operations, statistical quality control, experimental techniques, product development and technical documentation with success through "hands-on" training and laboratory experience.

Maxxam Analytics, (Bureau Veritas Group Company), Alberta, Canada, 2012 - 2018

Senior Field Laboratory Analyst, 2017 - 2018

• Analyzed organic and inorganic compounds to determine their chemical properties.
• Provided competent and timely analytical support within the Petroleum Operation division of Maxxam Analytics.
• Performed SOPs modifications, method validation, creating work instruction and critical task assessment for chemical procedures.
• Executed more than 400 ASTMs in oil, gas and water analysis.
• Serving over 12 different laboratory facilities at several client sites in the oil and chemical industry in Canada and United States.
• Performed analysis on a variety of bitumen and process water samples.
• Determined equipment operating efficiency.
• Conducted quality control tests and directed test procedures.
• Ordered chemicals for analysis and prepared reagents for analysis.
• Determined the identity and content of drinking water, wastewater.
• Operated and maintained analytical instruments such AAS, GC, ICP-MS, and ICP-OES.
• Organized lab test solutions, compounds, and reagents.
• Recorded test results using a variety of chemistry-specific software programs.

Super Tech, (Bureau Veritas Group Company), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2012 - 2017

Senior Laboratory Analyst, (Inspectorate America Corp.), Williston, ND, 2016 - 2017

• Provided competently and timely analytical support within the Petroleum Operation division of Maxxam Analytics.
• Trained to work at more than 10 different laboratory facilities at several client sites in the oil and chemical industry in Canada and United States.
• Performed analysis on a variety of bitumen and process water samples as well as log data, track inventory, perform training, and assist with special projects.
• Performed oil, water and gas analysis using GC/FID, ICP/MS, ICP/OES (Different ICPs {Fisher Scientific 6000, Agilent 7900} with Different Software {ICP Expert, iTEVA, Qtegra}, Atomic Absorption Spectrometer(AAS) of PerkinElmer, Auto titrator of Mettler Toledo (for Acid number, Alkalinity and Chloride Tests), Rota-Vaping, Karl Fisher, Conductivity Meter, PH Meter, Density Meter, Sulfur Analyzer(X-Ray), Turbidity Meter, Dean Stark Technique, Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Flash Point Tester, Specific Gravity Hydrometer, and different instruments of HACHs.
• Conducted routine oil analysis, wastewater analysis, core analysis, tailing analysis, Dean Stark Extraction, oil sand testing, oil properties testing, sampling and wet chemistry testing.
• Analyzed organic and inorganic compounds to determine their chemical properties.
• Determined equipment operating efficiency.
• Set up standards for sampling analysis and data interpretation.
• Organized lab test solutions, compounds and reagents.
• Operated wet methods and instrumentation analysis.

Analyst 2, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2012 - 2017

• Provided competent and timely analytical support for Inspectorate America Lab.
• Performed SOPs modifications, method validation, creating work instruction and critical task assessment for chemical procedures.
• Performed analysis on a variety of crude oil and process water samples.
• Determined equipment operating efficiency.
• Conducted quality control tests and directed test procedures.
• Ordered chemicals for analysis and prepared reagents for analysis.
• Organized lab test solutions, compounds, and reagents.
• Participated in audit procedures, sample extraction and analysis.
• Maintained lab equipment and repaired as required.
• Helped to train new staff on lab equipment and analytical procedures.

United Safety, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada, 2011 - 2012

Gas Tester and Safety Watch

• Monitored activities of maintenance workers while performing potentially hazardous jobs during plant maintenance shut down projects to identify and respond to activities and or conditions.
• Circumventing any impact, the task or health and safety of the workers. (Primarily confined space entry watch and fire watch).
• Worked at many shutdowns in the oil, power, and chemical industries.

University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, GC/MS Chemist, 2009 - 2010

• Conducted gas samples from trees emission (biogenic volatile organic compounds) or ambient air and using GC/FID/MS to perform quantitative and qualitative Analysis.
• Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
• Performed GC/MS troubleshooting and method modification to be fit for research duties.
• Prepared research reports for future scientific publications.
• Prepared scientific posters for upcoming conferences.

Other Activities

• Shared in a scientific university project (Translation for a United Nations project) from Arabic to English.
• Worked under the supervision of one of the Professors at the School of Journalism, Colorado University.
• Reviewed political articles.
• Evaluated and documented data in Political Science.

Averroes Pharmaceuticals, Alexandria, Egypt, Supervisor 2006 - 2007

• Leading a team of Medical Scientific representatives, and planning strategies to achieve the daily, monthly, and annual sales targets.
• Answered an average of 10 calls per day by addressing customer inquiries, solving problems, and providing new product information.
• Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders.
• Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
• Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner.
• Asked open-ended questions to assess customer needs.
• Handled daily heavy flow of paperwork and cooperated with the accounting departments on invoicing and shipping problems.
• Politely assisted customers in person and via telephone.
• Planning and Implementing marketing strategies to achieve monthly targets.
• Developed reputation as an efficient service provider with high levels of accuracy.

MEPACIO Pharma, Alexandria, Egypt, Medical Scientific Representative, 2000 - 2006

• Presented pharmaceutical products to physicians and pharmacists with strong scientific messages.
• Answered an average of 10 calls per day by addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new product information.
• Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders.
• Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
• Obtained documents, clearances, certificates, and approvals from local agencies.
• Making a huge network of human relations in the pharmaceutical and medical fields.
• Implemented marketing strategies to achieve monthly targets.

Dewarf, Alexandria, Egypt, Laboratory Manager, 1998 1999

• Performed routine lab analysis to make sure of quality assurance of our products.
• Performed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process.
• Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions.
• Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
• Planning and Implementing production strategies to achieve daily and weekly targets.

Shorosh, Cairo, Egypt, Quality Control Chemist, 1997 - 1998

• Prepare documents that report the results of lab work.
• Responsible for minor equipment troubleshooting and repair.
• Preserving workplace safety and safe materials handling as appropriate.
• Determined equipment operating efficiency.
• Served as the department lab quality assurance officer.
• Calibrated and troubleshot laboratory instruments.
• Developed products and technologies that met product performance, quality, and timing requirements.
• Maintained laboratory instruments and developed new laboratory equipment.
• Organized lab test solutions, compounds and reagents.
• Interpreted test results.
• Accurately inventoried lab chemicals and supplies.

Honors & Publications

Credentials

• National Construction Safety Officer Courses, Alberta Construction Safety Association
• Post Graduate Diploma, Analytical Chemistry, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
• Auditor Training Program
• Leadership for Safety Excellence
• Principles of Health and Safety Management
• Professional Ethics for Chemist
• Safe Trenching, Excavation and Ground Disturbance
• Whims
• First Aid-CPR
• H2S Alive
• Basic Instructional Techniques

Languages

• English. Fluent in conversation, writing and reading
• Arabic, very fluent in conversation, writing and reading
• French, Reading and poor speaking

Licenses

• Professional Chemist (P.Chem) certified from the Association of the Chemical Profession of Alberta, Canada.
• Certified National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO)

Awards

• Crashing Through Award - Effective Communication and Human Relations Training Course, Dale Carnegie Training
• Breakthrough Award - Effective Communication and Human Relations Training, Dale Carnegie Training
• Human Relations Award - Effective Communication and Human Relations Training, Dale Carnegie Training

Publications

• Author of presentations in Biogenic Hydrocarbons.

Education

• B.S. Chemistry, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
• B.S. Physics, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt