MAHMOUD KASSEM

QHSE Section Head & Chemical Engineer

 Graduated from the Faculty of Engineering, Chemical AlSamalleihy #1, AlBitash-Alexandria
Eng.Dept. 2015 achieving the 1st place graduation
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 Qualified in many aspects of analytical & practical Mahmoudkassem manshy7ng
chemistry especially polymers, rheology, design,
simulation, control, integration & R&D.
Qualifications:
 Also worked in the field of communication engineering
in severe network solutions. 1. OSHA certified 30 hrs. (10-70).

 Experienced in QHSE (quality, health, safety & 2. ISO 14001 certified lead auditor.
environment) within different chemical industries 3. ISO 45001 certified lead auditor.
(intermediate chemicals, polymers, fertilizers), fabrics
manufacturing & integrated management system 4. IMS certified implementer.
implementation. 5. Red Crescent first aids certified.

 On other hand skilled in supplier management systems, 6. BAVARIA firefighting internship.

sustainability & social compliance audits applying 7. CPD evacuation & rescue certified.
international standards (HACCP, ISO 9001, 14001,
45001, OHSAS 18001, GSV, WRAP & SEDEX). 8. NEBOSH IGC (in progress).

Expertise:
1. QHSE Section Head
RUBYRED GARMENT S.A.E……………………………………………………………….…………………………………from MAY 2019 to present
2. HSE Department Director
MD International Alexandria for Polymers……………………….………………………………….……….…from NOV 2018 to MAY 2019
3. HSE Vice Manager & Section Head
Nasr Company for Intermediate Chemicals……………………………………………………..……...……..from NOV 2016 to NOV 2018
4. Branch Manager
Link mobinil group……………………………………………………….………………………………………….…………from JUL 2013 to DEC 2015
5. Installation & Maintenance Engineer
LINKdotNET LINKDSL…………………………………………………………………………………………………..………from JUL 2008 to JUL 2013
6. Research Assistant
Science & Technology Development Fund……………………………………………………………….………..from SEP 2012 to JAN 2015
7. Pharmaceutical Chemical Engineer Trainee
Pharmacy training………………………………………………………………………………………………….….………from SEP 2015 to APR 2016
1. QHSE Section Head (5/2019 – present):

 Quality:
a. Responsible for the implementation of IMS within all departments.
b. Controlling quality according to HACCP standards in the factory restaurant.
c. Testing, sampling, calibration & inspection periodically of most systems.
d. Document control, internal audits & SOPs.
 Health:
a. Occupational health managing yearly medical check-up & documentation.
b. Hazards & risk control especially during COVID-19 pandemic.
c. Supervising the factory clinic, first aids & emergency cases.
d. Presenting all governmental surveys.
e. Introducing chemical sanitization & sterilization procedures for workers during pandemic.
f. Responsible of food safety & restaurant inspections.
 Safety:
a. Applying ISO 45001 standards per whole factory departments.
b. Coordination with maintenance team for work permissions.
c. OSHA standards (general industry, environmental safety, electrical & mechanical safety,
workplace, hazards and emergency planning & construction safety).
d. Preparing trainings & evacuation drills.
e. Audits & social compliance with SM & HR teams.
f. Accidents & injuries investigations & zero resultant plan.
g. Cooperation with general security team.
h. Knowing all technical issues about fire extinguishers, alarm system & pumps.
i. Health & safety committee, internal & governmental issues.
j. PPEs suitability, availability & validity as well as exit isles considering emergency plan.
 Environment:
a. Applying ISO 14001 standards on all environmental aspects.
b. Managing water treatment unit & waste water discharge legal requirements.
c. Observing emissions & ensuring of standard limits of outputs.
d. Hazardous waste, medical waste control.
e. Meeting social compliance checklists per various international clients.
 Supplier Management System:
a. Handling social & technical audits with social compliance & human resources teams.
b. Meetings with international clients (LEVI’S, Benetton, Marks & Spencer, Quicksilver, Walmart,
NIKE & Adidas).
c. Cooperating with nominated third parties (INTERTEK, BUREAU VERITAS, HADDAD, UL & SGS).
d. Leading audits on ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 by implementing procedures & policies.
e. Trainings, orientation & top management review.
f. Having a basic knowledge of HR labor laws (working hours, child labor, payroll, compensation
payment, vacations & time records).
g. WRAP, GSV, CTPAT, SEDEX, HIGG, GOTS & GRS.
2. HSE Department Director (11/2018 – 05/2019):

 Chemicals industries for the field of polymer manufacturing.

 Implemented & got the certificates of ISO 9001 & OHSAS 18001 from TUV.
 Evacuation & emergency plan approved from CPD.
 Technical operations of fire hose reels, extinguishers, alarm system & new designs.
 Chemical hazards (handling, transportation, spillage) policies & training.
 PPEs & risk assessment also for construction safety of a new production line.
 Social audits from international clients.

3. HSE Vice Manager & Section Head (11/2016 – 11/2018):

 NCIC is the largest company which producing fertilizers over the Middle East.
 HSE team leader for 9 factories per compound (potassium fertilizers, sulphuric acid,
phosphoric acid, alum, NPK, phosphates fertilizers & ammonia).
 OSHA certified, BAVARIA internship training & IMS training.
 Experiencing all sorts of high risk within massive chemicals production.
 Handling toxic materials, explosives & flammable matters.
 Heavy moving machines, elevators & fall protection.
 Positioned as a section head over the whole compound for a while.
 Practical knowledge of fire extinguishing cars & ambulance.
 Raw materials, operations, belts, moving parts, pressure vessels, tanks design, shut down & start up,
PPEs, work permits, inspections & all categories of maintenance.
 Applying international standards per visits & audits.

4. Branch Manager (07/2013 – 12/2015):

 Communication engineering aspects as POC branch manager.

 B2B, B2C & customer services network solutions.
 Sales management, marketing, administration & negotiation skills.
 Team leader controlling sales, maintenance, service providers, customer care & financial affairs.
 Establishing new branches around Alexandria & Cairo & handling events & official meetings.
 Arranging interviews with new employees, selectivity criteria & evaluations.
 Basic knowledge of accounting, profit calculations, programming & commissions.
 Coordination with HR & financial departments.
 Organizational chart & responsibilities distribution.
 Competitive spirit & best sales achievement.
 Quality system & customer satisfaction surveys.
 5. Installation & Maintenance Engineer (07/2008 – 07/2013):

 Network solutions engineer for both software & hardware.

 System maintenance, IP analysis, router configuration & net structuring.
 B2C services, technical support around Alexandria branches.
 Target achieving in sales & marketing.
 Dealing directly with people, handling & customer satisfaction.
 Time management, tasks scheduling & cost control.

6. Research Assistant (09/2012 – 01/2015):

 STDF-2538 project (a new UV stabilizer & antioxidant at the same time chemically
bonded with PE, PP & other organic polymers).
 Polymer engineering project that won 1st place over the University of Alexandria.
 Pilot plant, simulation, rheology, design, operation and R&D.
 Chemical engineering practical applications issued many aspects both analytical & industrial.
 Project management, freelancing, & internships during study interval in college.
 Teamwork & communication skills learnt & applied.

7. Pharmaceutical Chemical Engineer Trainee (09/2015 – 04/2016):

 Just before army enrollment as a training period.

 Chemical formulations, pharmacology & sales management.
 Basic medical knowledge of first aids & emergency procedures.
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Education Languages

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering – 2015  Arabic (Mother Tongue).

from Faculty of Engineering – University of Alexandria  English (Fluent).

Training & Certificates

 Alexandria Petroleum Refining Company outsource internship (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013).
 ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 (IMS) implementation from SGS.
 ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 lead auditor from SGS.
 OSHA 30 hrs. from health & safety institute.
 Firefighting internship from BAVARIA.
 Firefighting & evacuation from CPD.
 First aids from Red Crescent.
 NEBOSH International General Certificate from RRC.

Skills Interests References

 Planning.  Chess. Available on request.

 Creativity.  Cinema.
 Talent devoting.  Cooking.
 Communication.  Reading.
 Very hard worker.  Shooting.
 Good with people.  Swimming.
 Learning & listening.  Technology.
 Patience & flexibility.  Horse riding.
 Leadership & control.  IOS software.
 Army manners & discipline.  Music listening.