Muhammad Asif Email & Phone Number

Cairo, Egypt

Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Oran, Algeria

In my current role as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, I oversee 9 direct reports with overall responsibility for 750 employees and 350 contractors. Initially hired as Research & Development Director, I was promoted to CEO in 2015 for demonstrating highly competent leadership and technical expertise in my previous role.Within 18 months, I led a successful plant turnaround, reinvigorating partner, shareholder, and technical staff relations and enhancing company operations through novel approaches to staffing, internal controls, and compliance, and adherence to safety, health, and environmental standards.KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:✦ Added millions in additional revenue in new commercial initiatives and modified shareholder agreements.✦ Secured 5-year, multimillion-dollar service contract for technical staff by lobbying shareholders and government officials and negotiating terms and conditions to avoid arbitration.✦ Maximized potential netbacks, resulting in projected multimillion revenue increase, by championing the use of U.S./Brazilian market indices for contracts/spot sales.✦ Bolstered monthly income substantially by enhancing partner relations, heightening productivity, and avoiding labor disputes.✦ Negotiated take-or-pay gas contract, saving millions in annual costs.

Oran, Algeria

Brought into this role to lead an operational turnaround at Sorfert, I was successful in strengthening productivity, introducing efficient work procedures and procurement methods, and improving resource allocation and product quality control.KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:✦ Resolved inefficiencies in workflow processes and reduced staff 25%.✦ Heightened annual revenue and productivity by revamping critical spare parts procurement process and warehouse and requisition procedures. Used Maximo to eliminate downtime during turnaround.✦ Saved $2+ million in insurance premiums and laid groundwork for ISO 9000 certification by reducing residual risk.✦ Introduced quality assurance controls for urea supply, adding millions to annual revenue. ✦ Led comprehensive training programs to enhance skilled workforce.

Cairo, Egypt

Recruited directly by the CEO after proven success improving operations for KBR at EBIC, I elevated an EBIC ammonia plant to world-class performance, enhancing plant operations by introducing effective procedures and systems for the Technical & Engineering Department. With overall responsibility for 30 employees and 3 direct reports, I led technical equipment assessments, process troubleshooting, documentation management, and system audits, successfully achieving ISO 9000/14001 certifications.KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:✦ Drove $10 million revenue increase and reduced downtime 7% by introducing Maximo to organize Maintenance and Planning team.✦ Saved $5 million on annual payroll through 33% workforce reduction.✦ Cut $200,000 from annual budget by streamlining Operations & Maintenance (O&M) organization to drive plant efficiency.

Cairo, Egypt

Tapped for this executive leadership role, I was tasked with establishing an O&M team for an EBIC petrochemical plant built by Orascom as part of a partnership with KBR. Critical steps included evaluating global alternatives for technology to support required equipment needs, developing specifications, estimating construction costs, and securing financial investments through negotiations with lending institutions.KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:✦ Led feasibility study for new $1.8 billion methanol/ammonia complex for Egyptian Carbon Holding Company (EHC).✦ Championed cost-saving efforts, including $30 million cut in annual operating expenses by using alternative hydrogen process, and $200 million project savings by immediately procuring vital equipment.✦ Obtained approval from foreign investors by demonstrating technical feasibility and streamlining operations.✦ Recruited internal talent for proposed complex while maintaining ongoing operational needs.

Calgary, Canada Area

Sought after to lead projects in support of a revamping project at a gas plant, I led a cross-functional team of subject matter experts to complete machinery, piping, civil, and instrumentation control activities.KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:✦ Steered complex $250 million revamp/optimization project for gas processing stream merger.✦ Reduced anticipated downtime 13% through procedures that optimized operating capacity with EPC.✦ Recognized for significant contributions throughout tenure by Shell project director.

Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada

Responsible for enhancing mechanical engineering leadership in a $1.2 billion methanol/ammonia facility, I supported projects and turnaround efforts for Methanex affiliates in New Zealand, Chile, U.S., and Egypt. I was instrumental in efforts to streamline plant operations, maintenance, and inspection methods through performance monitoring, regulatory reporting, process/procedure improvements, loss prevention, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting efforts. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:✦ Bolstered annual revenue $25 million. Improved export and railcart processes, resulting in 20% increase in loading rate.✦ Brought in $1.5 million annual income through $5 million process condensate maritime receiving terminal project.✦ Obtained clearance for ethylene dichloride (EDC) remediation to prevent $1 million in penalties.✦ Secured $12 million in savings over 5 years through effective negotiations with catalyst manufacturer.✦ Hand-picked to train 450 employees worldwide as only certified Kepner Tregoe Problem Solving & Decision-Making trainer.

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Hired to lead SABIC’s O&M Team, I earned recognition for my efforts on a $2.4 billion Olefins 2 project, ensuring safe and reliable operations for ethylene, benzene, and butadiene plants. I achieved optimal operation during commissioning phase, updated procedures and drawings, and established maintenance organization.KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:✦ Added $360 million in annual revenue through comprehensive maintenance and root cause analysis programs.✦ Reached 100% output in benzene and butadiene plants in first 100 days after commissioning.✦ Surpassed industry expectations, driving 98% on-stream time and 96% utilization efficiency in first year of operations.PREVIOUS ROLES:▶▶ Project/Reliability EngineerExxon Chemicals & Fertilizer Company, Dharki, Pakistan Saved company $150+ million by leading relocation of US-based Chevron ammonia plant to Pakistan.▶▶ Management Trainee/Workshop & Inspection EngineerImperial Chemical Industries, Lahore, PakistanTurned around chemical plant at 20% less than anticipated cost.

Professional Engineer, Engineering

Professional Engineer Certification

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

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