Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Affiliations
Training
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Hatem Sayed Abd Alla Elsayed

Hatem Sayed Abd Alla Elsayed

New Maddy

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

LNG Plant Manager, Technical Advisor

Green Ville
01.2024 - Current
  • Manage the Operation and production of the three modular LNG trains (Amine-Driers-Mercury Bed-MR comp and cold Box-GE and Shell technology), Utilities, and Fractionation Units.
  • Manage the Maintenance and Operation Manager's decision-making in Critical and Upset situations.
  • Review the organization Chart for all the working teams Operation, Maintenance, and Technical) to adjust the vacant positions.
  • Manage the commissioning and start-up of new projects, 1- upstream Gas purification and hydrocarbon recovery Propane refrigerant Plant and New N2 Air separation plant (Boschi -Italy).
  • Facilitate the Shipping Facilities of 500 LNG trucks.
  • Follow with maintenance the Required PM and CM in the facility.
  • Work as a Technical Advisor for existing and new Projects.
  • Manage the project team in optimizing the company's new projects, Train # 4, HHR Upstream Plant, Air Separation Plant at Nigeria.
  • Report to COO.

Operation Manager

Methanex
07.2017 - 08.2024
  • Company Overview: A Responsible Care Company
  • Manage the Plant Safe Start Up and S/D and load changes, by the Operation Shift 55 Employees (4 Supervisors, 16 DCS’ controller-16 F. O’s-2 GIT- Permit office coordinator- Water treatment Team- Chemical Handling Team- Hazmat Team).
  • Carry out the Plant Manager's Duties and responsibilities in the day-to-day activities whenever he is not available at the plant site (Annual Vacancy- weekends).
  • Follow the operation department KPI, lead and motivate operation Shift according to Operation KPI, safety guidelines, and company policy, to meet a sustainable operational culture and Methanol sites benchmarking standards (in both personal and process safety).
  • Ensure that all Team Members, SV, DCS, FOs, JFOs, and Apprentices are fully trained and certified as AA (Area Authority) for the WSCS permit-to-work system to execute the maintenance activities as planned.
  • Manage people's behaviors in consultation with HR., communicate policy and procedures, provide coaching and constructive feedback, enforce discipline and code of ethics, monitor people's attendance, satisfaction, engagement, and intentions to stay/Leave, work closely with HR on Engagement initiatives, motivate team members, recognize, and reward top performers.
  • Audit Permit to work sys (WSCS) and Operating procedures implementation, review KPIs; and perform quality checks on the processes governing operation.
  • Prepare the Operation Department Budget and Capital allocated expenditures.
  • Member of the Panel interview for DCS Controllers & field operators to recruit the Operations Department Employees in 2008, and ongoing.
  • Ensure required plant change requests (MOC)are prioritized, reviewed, and executed along with the technical disciplines according to the plant condition and need.
  • Training all Operations staff and competent according to the Competency assurance Plan and apply the Performance Management Sys Fairly.
  • Works with Maintenance, RC, and Engineering Departments to continuously improve plant reliability within the targeted maintenance budget.
  • Charter Team Leader in the Plant Complex Loop and Process Safety Management Review.
  • Operation Competency Assurance Advisor.
  • Report to the Plant Manager.

Operation Turnaround Superintendent

Methanex
07.2015 - 06.2017
  • Prepare all the Turnaround Operation readiness, S/D, and Start-Up Procedures (High-Level plans).
  • Prepare and review the S/D and Startup Scoop, Packages and Plan, procedures, and plant preparation (Isolation / desolation-ventilation-Boil Out) for turnaround.
  • Order all the operation Material required during the Turnaround.
  • Prepare the operation TAR procedure during the event.
  • Manage all the operation and Maintenance issues during turnaround.
  • Follow up all the activities according to the plan and schedule, to ensure all obstruction is removed.
  • Prepare the TAR Organization Chart, and review TAR manpower and Expat team Facilitator.
  • 2 years

Day Superintendent, Shipping and logistics

Methanex
07.2012 - 06.2015
  • Follow up the Shipping & Trucking Operations and communication with Methanex Europe- Methanol Marketing Dep, “Waterfront” Shipping Supply Chain Fleet, SGS Surveyor, and E-Chem. to facilitate any difficulties that appear.
  • Loading Master for 120 ships of Methanol to Europe (Turkey- Greece- Italy- Spain- France- Portugal- Belgium).
  • Work as PFSO for Methanex terminal, during loading activity.
  • Responsible for all Marine Equipment and facilities operation, Maintenance with vendors (Loading Arms-Berth-Methanol Tanks).
  • Prepare the monthly Shipping plan and Tank Management System and highlight any abnormalities that affect the Schedules to Methanex Europe (Marketing Dep. and Waterfront Shipping fleet).
  • 3 years

Shift Superintendent

Methanex
07.2008 - 06.2012
  • Company Overview: Canadian Methanol Manufacturing and Shipping Company
  • Ensure that shift operations personnel well well-trained to manage plant/system/equipment during emergencies.
  • Ensure that all personnel executing any activities in Operation areas are well-trained in the Plant's Basic Safety Rules and General Plant Safety Procedures.
  • Apply the Operation Drill scenarios and Wet Drills with ER Teams weekly and monthly.
  • Review and report any deficiency in the Firefighting Equipment of the plant and issue the Fire impairment certificates if required.
  • Supervise transition from construction (pre-commissioning) to commissioning and start-up activities following the dedicated procedures to ensure proper personnel “safe to work” activities in the plant.
  • Reporting/investigation/actions and lesson learned follow-up by TBT for all the undesired incidents and accidents in the Methanex Plants.
  • Ensure to provide dedicated training sessions about the risk associated with the handling of chemicals and Chemical Hazards.
  • Ensure to have posted in clearly identified areas all the Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals used in the routine plant operation activities.
  • Follow up the Routine methanol in Blood Test for all operation Shift Members.
  • Follow up the chemical handling team to apply the plan for handling and disposal of all Operation consumables to avoid any environmental adverse impact.
  • Follow up the dedicated procedures for disposal of any elements used in the methanol fabrication process.
  • Apply and follow up the Plant Housekeeping Program to maintain all plant areas tidy and well harmonized with the environment according to Methanex Responsible Care Policies and Best Practices
  • Attend Three Months (NOV, Dec, & Jan. 2008-2009) Start Up & Shut Down Operation & Safety Training (Two Train) Methanol Plant at Trinidad & Tobago-Caribbean Islands.
  • Attend the Plant construction from scratch, Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning phase, start-up and plant online since Nov. 2009 producing 3600MT/D, 1,250000 MT/A with reliability 98 %.
  • Gasco- Egypt Chemical holding company ECHEM.
  • Main product: High purity Methanol 99.8 %.

Plant Shift Team Leader

Union Fenosa Gas (SEGAS)
03.2001 - 07.2008
  • Control, monitor and integrate complex operations of the Mega 4.7 MMT LNG plant to meet the production targets safely, and reliably and to minimize plant flaring losses and fuel consumption while continuing to improve plant thermal efficiency.
  • Coach, develop, and evaluate the competency, capability, and performance operation team (with various backgrounds and expertise) by each team member's position requirement and established company operation department plan, to become a multi-skilled fully functional unit (including the capacity to perform minor maintenance activities).
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and take corrective action (and if necessary, coordinate with related parties) on operational anomalies and problems according to set SOP and company guidelines, to ensure equipment and processes operate within the established design.
  • Control, monitor & coordinate the team in pre- & post-shutdown operation activities by the established SOP, to ensure that the work is carried out safely within the allocated timeframe.
  • Monitor and review the implementation of Permit to Work (PTW) guidelines and be responsible for the Fire Permit Signatory role to support the implementation of PTW in the plant activities.
  • Monitor the implementation of QHSE regulation and follow up program towards HSSE audit within area of responsibility to minimize any possible risk and comply with company and government regulation.
  • Develop, propose, & monitor the implementation of the budget in the respective working unit to ensure the budget is used effectively & efficiently and complies with the respective approved budget.
  • Responsible for the development of all aspects of the Commissioning and completion systems from installation through to the handover of the mechanical completion activities.
  • Provide a smooth transition from the commissioning phase to the operational phase.
  • Attend The Erecting And Construction Phase Of The L.N.G Train Equipment’s And Packages, and follow up the erecting schedule with the project team PMT (Process Train: Feed Gas Comp., Mercury Removal Unit, (aMDEA)Amine Unit, Dehydration Unit, Scrub Column(11 TRAYS), MCHE(APCI), MR Unit (1500 T/H)(Nova Pengioni- Frame 7), Propane Unit(2200 T/H) -Frame 7, L.N.G Tanks), Fractionation Unit(De-methanizer Up To De-pentanizer).
  • Utilities: De-Mineralized, desalination, potable Water Units, Two Nitrogen Units (APCI), 5xGTG 25mw Hitachi Frame Five POWER GEN., 3 Emergency Diesel Gen. CATERPILLER 2.5 MW, Hot Oil Sys (CYLINDERICAL DIRECT FIRE FURNACE), Air Comp.
  • Offsite: Ethan Bullet, Propane Spherical Tank, THREE Bog Comp., TWO LNG Tanks, 4 Loading Arms, Main Berth, TWO Gangways.
  • Have very good experience in code and standards (BS5500- ASMI- API).
  • Have very good experience in piping, flanges, fittings & ratings (warm section-cold section up to -180 degrees c).
  • Attend the building of 150,000 m3 LNG storage tanks from scratch up to 100 % completed, and have good experience in internal construction and fabrication, and company witness on receiving the tanks from the vendor.
  • Coordinate the site team activities about process engineering.
  • Review design drawings and other technical documents to ensure compliance with applicable contract requirements.
  • Report progress and problem areas related to the execution of the work.
  • Attend and Supervise The (Owner Site Rep. Team) Punching, Mechanical completion, ready-for-use certificates, Pre -Commissioning, and Commissioning of All the Train, Utilities, And Terminal Units (Internal Cleaning, Air Blowing, internal installation, Tightness Tests,).
  • Attend and supervise the performance test of all individual plant packages and overall train from KBR (Kellogg Brown & Root- Main Licensor- USA).
  • Attend Two Months (April & March. 2004) of Operation & Safety Training at Woodside (4 Train) LNG gas Plant at Karratha - Australia.
  • Participated in training newcomers DCS, supervisors, and field operators on HSE & Operation of LNG plant and conducted full LNG training for “Yamane’s” LNG operation team.
  • SEGAS-SPAIN + ENI ITALY + EGAS EGYPT GASCO
  • FEED GAS TO PLANT 800 MMSCF/D – PRODUCTION / Y = 4.7 MMTON/Y-LNG

Deputy Gas Plant Manager

Khalda Petroleum Co.
01.1997 - 01.2001
  • Supervise the operation team of the 2 Gas plants and Two Oil Plants which consists of 4 Shifts Eng. 8 DCS operators., 20 field Operators, and 8 Production Operators.
  • Week On & Week Off at Natural Gas Processing Plant. (ONSHORE)
  • Insure Proper and Safe Operation Conditions for Gas Wells and Process Facilities during the working Period, And High Lights Abnormalities & Advises Superintendents on Corrective Action for Discussion.
  • Collect Monthly Plant Production and Operation Data, and evaluate unit Efficiencies by Relating Chemical and Energy Consumption To Plant throughput.
  • Daily Follow-up with The Technical Dep. To Achieve the Recommended Gas & Condensate Specification and Production.
  • Provides Technical Support and Assistance to Other Dep. Such As Maintenance, Technical Includes Investigation Problems Associated with Processes, Diagnosing Corrosion Problems, Operating Chemicals, Catalyst Bids and Operation Problems.
  • Prepares Studies to Develop, Test, and Implement Changes in Plant Operation.
  • Updating Operation Manual and procedures and participated in All Phases of Facilities Modification.
  • Reporting The Daily Production Report & Process Activity to the Main Company Office in Cairo, Maintaining Records and Files of All Process Engineering Activities, Providing Day By day-to-day routine Advice to Operational Personnel On Operating Parameters, And Keeping Abreast Of Developments In The Field Of Process Engineering.
  • Approve Material Requisition for Shortage and Required Spare Parts at Gas Plant from Vendors.
  • Ensure Proper and Safe Condition Inside Plant During Planned Shutdown Welding (New Modification – Repair).
  • Monitor Equipment and Systems Performances, Identifies Potential Problems and Conditions, Recommending Chemical Dosing and Specification, Rescheduling of Required Shutdowns.
  • Provide comments on The Drawings And P&I Diagrams, Check the Process Documentation Issued By Licensors For Consistency, Follow Up On Detailed Engineering Of New Projects, Check Engineering Drawings, And make comments.
  • Initiating Chemical Cleaning, Proposing Modifications to Existing Systems, and Following up To Ensure Proper Execution.
  • Follow up Gas Plant Process Operation during Units & Emergency Shut Down (Fire - Gas Leak) I.E. E.S.D and O.S.D Cases.
  • Incident commander of Gas Plant Emergency Plan.
  • Receive the New & Re-Completion Wells from Drilling Riggs & Project.
  • Inform Daily Shift Employee with New Work Instructions.
  • Raise Up the Work Memos to Higher level Mgrs.
  • Represents the Division in Nominated Site Activities, Seminars & Presentations.
  • Responsible for the operation of manpower training, recruiting, and Performance.
  • Prepare the Annual Performance evaluation for the Operation Team.
  • Ensure compliance with QHSE standards and guidelines.
  • Attend Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, Start-Up for Gas Plant & work for “5” Years, (PROJECT CAPITAL ASIDES IS one Billion USD- Samsung Engineering)
  • Western Desert-Egypt
  • Joint Venture:(APATCHI (USA) + EGPC Egypt)
  • Production: 900 MMSCF/D –25,000 BBL CONDENSATE / DAY, 60000 BBL Oil/Day
  • The plant consists of three trains: SLUG CATCHERS, 2 STAGE SEPARATION 3 PHASE SEPARATORS, DEHYDRATION GLYCOL UNITS– 3– TURBO EXPANDER UNITS – RECYCLE COMPRESSORS - MEMBRANE SWEETNING UNIT (SEPARATING THE CO2 (UOP – USA) – EXPORT TURBO COMPRESSORS – CONDENSATE STABILIZERS – FRACTIONATION UNIT.

Senior Production Operation Engineer

Khalda Petroleum Co.
01.1992 - 01.1997
  • Review & Assess the Operation of Three Oil Fields Producing 60,000 BBL/D, To Ensure Proper & Safe Operating Condition, From 40 Oil Wells (E.S.P – Jet Pump – Natural Flowing).
  • Issuing Work Orders for Improper or Down Equipment Working at Well Heads.
  • Solve Problems of Electrical Submersible Pumps (E.S.P) Work W/ Motor Controller (Vortex- Kletronics – V.S.D) Diesel Gens.
  • Conduct Echo Meter Follow-up Shots for Fluid Level, and analyses report issued to the engineering dep.
  • Solving Problems of Jet Pumps Sys., (Surface & Subsurface + Open & Closed Sys.)
  • Redressing by hand Trico or Guiberson Reverse or Standard Circulation Jet Pumps at Workshop.
  • Redressing Baker or Otis Down Hole Check Valves at Workshop.
  • Write Material Requirements for Tools Equipment and Spare Parts Needed.
  • Company Wetness to Execute Engineering Programs at Well Heads Such As: -
  • Pressure Surveys (Static- Flowing- Build Up).
  • Acid Stimulation & Nitrogen Lifting.
  • Coil Tubing Jobs (Lifting – Cleaning).
  • Through Tubing Perforation (Inner Jet – Pivot – Dina Star).
  • Gamma Ray & CCL Logging Through Tubing.
  • Wire Line Operation (Retrieving- Running – Fishing – Redressing) Jobs.
  • Supervise the well head operation done by Halliburton- Schlumberger, Sapesco, and Baker Hughes.
  • Crude Oil
  • Repsol + Apatch +EGPC

Education

B.Sc. - Petroleum Refinery Engineering

Suez Canal University
01.1992

Skills

  • Extensive Leadership experience in LNG technology and process engineering within the Gas industry
  • Strong technical leadership abilities, with a track record of successfully managing and supporting LNG projects
  • In-depth knowledge of LNG process technologies, liquefaction processes, and associated facilities
  • Familiarity with international licensors and LNG technology providers (MCHE Air Product KBR- Cascade Technology Conoco Philips)
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities, with a keen attention to detail
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders
  • Robust understanding of industry regulations, safety protocols, and environmental standards related to LNG projects

Awards

1997 Award for being field superior worker (Khalda Petroleum Company), 2004 First LNG Ship Award (Segas)., 2006 50 LNG Ship Award (Segas)., 2008 5 Years in LNG plant Award. (Sagas)., 2009 First Methanol Ship Award. (Methanex)., 2013 100 Methanol Ship Award (Methanex)., 2014 5 Years in Methanol Production Excellency Award. (Methanex)., 2017 Hold the President's award for Operation Excellence., 2018 10 Years in Methanol Production Excellency Award. (Methanex)., 2021 Hold the president's award for operation and safety excellence., 2023 15 Years in Methanol Production Excellency Award. (Methanex).

Affiliations

Egyptian Engineering Syndicate since1992

Training

  • Fire Team Leader 29-Aug- 02 Sep 2016 Fire Service College- UK
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Jun-July 2014 Cairo
  • On-scene Commander for Petrochemical complexes and Gas Plants Dec.2018 The Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport
  • On-scene Commander for Offshore Platforms in the Sea and Evacuation Scenarios. Dec 2023 The Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport
  • Operation – Management & leadership skills. May 2014 Cairo
  • Conflict Management. March 2013 Cairo
  • Strategic Thinking and Decision Making. April 2012 Cairo
  • Communication and lessening skills. Sep 2011 Methanex
  • Attitude for Success Jan 2010 Methanex
  • Managing Employees performance Aug 2009 Methanex
  • Hazmat professional – State of California. Jan 2013 Methanex
  • Plant performance Auditing Methanex
  • Incidents Management Investigation March 2013 Methanex
  • Tap Root Investigation 9-10 July 2014 Methanex
  • Equifactor Equipment Troubleshooting 11 July 2014 Methanex
  • Supply Chain Management 10 -12 Jun 2014 Cairo
  • Hydrocarbon and Petrochemical Ship Loading and Documentation. 2015 Cairo
  • FIREFIGHTING (Selpia -Italy) on seen commander and Incident commander. 2008 Methanex
  • Attend Two Months of on-site Training & Shut Down & start-up Activity of 5000 T/D Methanol plant in (Atlas Methanol Plant-Methanex). Nov2003-Jan 2004 Trinidad and Tobago
  • APCI Training on MCHE Operation and Control 11-13nov. 2004 SEGAS
  • LNG Ship loading. Dec. 2004 SEGAS
  • LNG Plants Operation and Safety Training Woodside - LNG plant April- May 2004 Karratha -Australia
  • GE Power Gas Turbine March 2004 SEGAS
  • Mark IV Turbine Control Sys Feb. 2004 SEGAS
  • Prod. Engineering Workshop 28- 31 Mar. 2000 Dallas –Texas.
  • Gas Prod. Engineering 5- 10 Mar 2000 Huston –Texas.
  • Oil & Gas Production Optimization 1-5 Aug. 1999 Gasco Group.
  • Natural Gas Processing 15- 17 May 1998 General Pet. Co.
  • Safety Auditing Course 14-16 Sep.1998 Petro safe.
  • Wire Line Plugs & S.S. 14-15 Aug 1995 Baker Hughes
  • Inflatable Bridge Plugs 1-2 Sep 1995 Baker Hughes
  • Amoco Performance Management Mar. 1999 Khalda Pet. Co.
  • Well Head Production and Safety 1995 Khalda Pet. Co.

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Citizenship Egyptian
  • Driving License: Available for 34 Years.
  • Marital status: Married and had 2 Kids.
  • Availability: Three weeks.
  • Home Address: 10 W El-Safa Building-in Front of the USA Aid Building- Elaselky -New Maddy- Cairo-Egypt.
  • Post office Box: 11742

Timeline

LNG Plant Manager, Technical Advisor

Green Ville
01.2024 - Current

Operation Manager

Methanex
07.2017 - 08.2024

Operation Turnaround Superintendent

Methanex
07.2015 - 06.2017

Day Superintendent, Shipping and logistics

Methanex
07.2012 - 06.2015

Shift Superintendent

Methanex
07.2008 - 06.2012

Plant Shift Team Leader

Union Fenosa Gas (SEGAS)
03.2001 - 07.2008

Deputy Gas Plant Manager

Khalda Petroleum Co.
01.1997 - 01.2001

Senior Production Operation Engineer

Khalda Petroleum Co.
01.1992 - 01.1997

B.Sc. - Petroleum Refinery Engineering

Suez Canal University
Hatem Sayed Abd Alla Elsayed