Yousef Khanchi
Altrincham,Cheshire
Summary
Experienced Process Engineer with a deep understanding of optimising processes in industrial environments. Demonstrates a proactive approach to enhancing performance, staying informed of industry changes, and leveraging technology for process improvement. Proficient in project management, from design to execution, ensuring timely and budget-conscious outcomes. Analytical thinker, adept at problem-solving, with a strong commitment to delivering quality results and fostering team collaboration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Utility Process Engineer
Marun Petrochemical Company, Iran
09.2011 - 02.2019
- Improved operational reliability of boilers by implementing new boiler water treatment to reduce regular maintenance by up to 50%.
- Achieved 10% energy saving in NG consumption through simulation of utility plant with Aspen Plus and debottleneck steam distribution network.
- Provided instructions and training for utility plant supervisors and operators on new equipment and processes.
- Guided feasibility study of wastewater treatment facility project valued at $2 million to compensate for shortage of purified water and liaised with design contractor regarding process requirements and environmental regulations.
- Executed process yield and abnormality investigations by applying problem-solving techniques such as root cause analysis.
- Delivered monthly performance report of utility plant to production manager.
Olefin Plant Operation Supervisor
Marun Petrochemical Company, Iran
07.2007 - 08.2011
- Coordinated shift staff of 50 people to create best productivity atmosphere.
- Revised more than 80 pages of operation instructions to ensure production ran safely and smoothly and kept final product quality as top-notch as process licensor description.
- Achieved record of 206 days of continuous production with over 90% capacity.
- Planned and managed annual maintenance activities with 72000 man-hours to meet deadline.
- Constantly met profitability targets by monitoring operational performance against agreed KPIs and promptly addressing areas for improvement.
- Reviewed safety programme, reducing workplace accidents by 20%.
Commissioning and Start-up Team Member
Marun Petrochemical Company, Iran
03.2002 - 06.2007
- Introduced effective commissioning plans and schedules according to plant designer instructions.
- Implemented and controlled progress of 50 commissioning activities such as cleaning, flushing, verification, and leak testing to meet deadline.
- Started up 5 plant units step-by-step in collaboration with plant designer experts.
Gas Cracking Plant Training
Linde (Germany & Malaysia)
04.2004 - 05.2004
- Gained knowledge of process units’ operation and plant safety.
- Conducted plant commissioning, start-up, normal operation, and shutdown.
Summer Intern
Abadan Petrochemical Company, Iran
06.1998 - 08.1998
- Gained strong knowledge about equipment and routine procedures to ensure efficiency and safety of plant.
- Assisted in plant start-up and emergency shutdowns.
Education
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed pinch analysis study to design or retrofit heat exchangers network.
- Designed utility systems based on energy requirements and constraints.
- Analysed the performance of different reactor designs by using simulation software COMSOL.
- Applied knowledge of thermodynamics, transport phenomena and reaction engineering on the dissertation project.
- Conducted an analytical discussion for the simulation’s initial results to validate the practicality of the reactor model.
- Prepared and demonstrated a simulation model of a membrane reactor using COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB and Excel.
- Collaborated with a team of 5 to produce the final report of coursework including analytical and computational tasks.
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
09.1994 - 02.1999
Skills
- Industrial process optimisation
- Software simulation (Aspen Plus/Hysys, COMSOL, MATLAB)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
- Health and safety protocols
- Yield forecasting
- Project management
Timeline
The University of Manchester - Master of Science, Chemical Engineering
09.2022 - 09.2023
Utility Process Engineer - Marun Petrochemical Company, Iran
09.2011 - 02.2019
Olefin Plant Operation Supervisor - Marun Petrochemical Company, Iran
07.2007 - 08.2011
Gas Cracking Plant Training - Linde (Germany & Malaysia)
04.2004 - 05.2004
Commissioning and Start-up Team Member - Marun Petrochemical Company, Iran
03.2002 - 06.2007
Summer Intern - Abadan Petrochemical Company, Iran
06.1998 - 08.1998
Islamic Azad University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
09.1994 - 02.1999
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