Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
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COURSES
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Malek Alhammad

Chattanooga

Summary

Ambitious Process Engineer with a proven track record of driving efficiency improvements and optimizing industrial operations. Eager to contribute to organizational goals by leveraging problem-solving skills, project management experience, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Known for a strong work ethic, clear communication, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Engineer

Buzzi Unicem USA
05.2022 - Current
  • Lead process flow studies and oversee projects aimed at improving production system efficiency
  • Collaborate with Night Plant Supervisors, Maintenance Planner, and Automation Engineers to resolve operational challenges and implement innovative solutions
  • Preform mass and energy balance
  • Analyze equipment downtime to identify root causes and recommend changes for enhanced performance
  • Train and mentor plant personnel on advanced process optimization techniques
  • Ensure strict adherence to environmental, health, and safety standards
  • Act as a key leader during emergency and routine plant needs, including stepping in for the Production Manager as required

Field Technician

Eurofins Test Oil
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Collect lubricant samples from industrial machinery, drums, and other necessary vessels utilizing sampling best practices
  • Navigate through industrial worksites while practicing proper safety requirements according to the specific customer's site
  • Produce high-quality, accurate test data following all requirements of the Insight quality system
  • Make all measurements required for testing in accordance with proper laboratory procedures
  • Travel locally and nationally during all weekdays and some weekends/holidays if necessary
  • Report customer and the employer using MS: Outlook, Word, Excel

Education

Bachelor - Chemical Engineering

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
05-2022

Associate of Science - Health Sciences-Pre Med

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
08-2018

Skills

  • Production planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Process development
  • Data analysis
  • Process validation

Additional Information

  • Public Speaking & Presentations: Experienced in delivering technical presentations and leading meetings.
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency: Highly skilled in Microsoft Office, leveraging its tools to create detailed reports, presentations, and data analysis.
  • Self-Motivated & Leadership Skills: Strong organizational and leadership abilities, capable of driving results independently or within a team.
  • Physical Strength: Comfortable with physical tasks as required in industrial settings.

Accomplishments

  • Increased Cement Production by 15 Tons per Hour: Contributed to process improvements that resulted in a 15-ton increase in cement production output, enhancing plant efficiency
  • Developed Emergency Procedures and SOPs: Authored detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for managing common issues such as temperature increase, %FLA, or equipment failures
  • Collaborated with Project Engineer: Worked alongside the project engineer to resolve plant challenges and optimize systems for enhanced operational efficiency
  • Reduced Downtime with Reliability Engineer: Partnered with the reliability engineer to identify and mitigate common causes of repetitive downtime, improving overall plant performance and reducing maintenance costs

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

COURSES

  • Crushing and Grinding Course – FLSmidth: Acquired in-depth knowledge of various types of crushers and their crushing mechanisms, with practical experience in quarry crushing processes.
  • PYRP Process Training 1 & 2 – FLSmidth: Comprehensive training in pyro process optimization, utilized in kiln operations for improved efficiency.
  • Mill Audit– FLSmidth: Hands-on learning with ball mills and vertical mills, including grinding mechanisms, and optimum operation.
  • Six Sigma - Six Sigma in prograss at UTC.

Timeline

Process Engineer

Buzzi Unicem USA
05.2022 - Current

Field Technician

Eurofins Test Oil
05.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor - Chemical Engineering

Cleveland State University

Associate of Science - Health Sciences-Pre Med

Cleveland State University
Malek Alhammad