Amr Shaheen
Petroleum Engineer
Calgary,AB
Summary
Self-disciplined ex-military officer with demonstrated success in leading tactical operations. Skilled in crisis management, personnel supervision and mission execution. Committed to successfully handling stress in high-pressure situations. Ambitious individual with strong organizational and multitasking skills, as well as an aptitude for technology. Ready to apply knowledge and skills to any challenge.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
AFTER-SCHOOL TUTOR
Self Employed Services
9 2017 - Current
- Tutored struggling, average, and advanced students in math and physics course materials in high school and engineering college.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Tutored struggling, average, and advanced students in math and physics courses materials.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Collaborated closely with parents and guardians to identify areas of improvement for each student and discuss progress updates.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress including attendance logs and assessment results.
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
Brenntag Canada
03.2013 - 08.2017
- Researched and recommended upgrading corrosion inhibitor products to maximize its protection effects throughout pipelines with minimum pipeline coating requirements
- Developed and applied technologies that stimulate reservoirs to release the most economic quantities of oil using chemical injection, lowered chemicals cost by 21% through the implementation of new chemical mixing techniques
- Working with an international team, formulated hypotheses to test, designed research methodology, recorded lab procedures, collected data, directed analysis, and generated findings and implications of using chemicals in the oilfield operations
- Assisted engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems, as injection operation problems or chemical concentration discrepancies, providing technical sales support and customer service.
- Assisted in the laboratory and applied field research programs, established and maintained research goals and timelines
- Prepared research reports summarizing experimental results and conclusions.
Security Officer Supervisor
Concord Security
06.2011 - 02.2013
- Supervised a team of security staff in their daily duties.
- Monitored and maintained security systems, including alarms, CCTV cameras, access control systems and other related equipment.
- Maintained a secure environment for employees and visitors by enforcing access control policies and visitor management procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of all security-related incidents and activities.
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
- Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies, and plans.
RESEARCHER, PH.D. CANDIDATE
University of Calgary
09.2005 - 06.2011
- Served as researcher conducting studies of SAGD and VAPEX on heavy oil and oil sand.
- Planned, structured and maintained physical models for in-situ heavy oil recovery techniques.
- Simulated reservoir performance for VAPEX recovery technique to minimize the environmental impact for recovery operation and achieving maximum oil recoveries, analyzed data in order to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production rates of deep oil sand using SAGD and VAPEX recovery techniques.
- Joined international research team to resolve scientific EOR questions and ensure quality results.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.
LECTURE PETROLEUM ENG.
Suez Canal University
03.1995 - 08.2005
- Received Suez Canal University medal award for outstanding performance for improvement of crude oil flow properties; resulting in 23% increased oil productivity and decreasing 32% of chemicals cost, M.Sc Thesis
- Conducted multi-years research focused on applied chemical enhanced oil recovery using mixed alkaline, surfactant and polymer to control interfacial tension and pH properties of (oil - Brine).
- Assisted faculty with on-going research by writing lab procedures, collecting and analyzing data, compiling initial research findings and supervising junior researcher and engineers, served on faculty committee providing professional consulting services to government, oil and gas industry related to applicable EOR techniques and project's feasibility studies,
- prepared extensive project status and technical reports for professors and engineering personnel.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and staff by maintaining open lines of communication and being approachable.
ARMY OFFICER
Egyptian Armed Forces
10.1993 - 02.1995
- Adapted quickly in dynamic environments by making sound decisions under pressure.
- Maintained proficiency in the use of weapons and tactical operations during field exercises.
- Managed confidential information related to military operations with utmost discretion.
- Coordinated logistics operations ensuring timely delivery of supplies and materials needed for deployment.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN PETROLEUM ENGINEERING -
Suez Canal University
Suez, EgyptMASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) IN PETROLEUM ENGINEERING - undefined
Suez Canal University
Suez, EgyptPh.D. - Chemical Engineering
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB09.2030
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY UPGRADING PROGRAM IN ENGINEERING - undefined
Immigrant services Calgary
Calgary, ABSkills
Weapons Handling
Logistics Management
Operational planning
Multitasking Abilities
Problem-Solving
Creativity and Innovation
Adaptability and Flexibility
Interpersonal Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
PAL, Possession and Acquisition License
Languages
Arabic
Awards
- Suez Canal University Award 1993, B.Sc.
- Suez Canal University Award 1999, M.Sc.
References
References available upon request
Additional Information
Advanced level MS office certificate.
Clear driving record for 20 years.
worked as delivery driver, part time, for 5 years.
Software
MS office
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
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Paid time offPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsQuote
Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.
Benjamin Franklin
Timeline
PAL, Possession and Acquisition License
08-2023
CPR
02-2016
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
Brenntag Canada
03.2013 - 08.2017
Security Officer Supervisor
Concord Security
06.2011 - 02.2013
City of Calgary driver license
05-2011
BST license
10-2010
RESEARCHER, PH.D. CANDIDATE
University of Calgary
09.2005 - 06.2011
LECTURE PETROLEUM ENG.
Suez Canal University
03.1995 - 08.2005
ARMY OFFICER
Egyptian Armed Forces
10.1993 - 02.1995
AFTER-SCHOOL TUTOR
Self Employed Services
9 2017 - Current
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN PETROLEUM ENGINEERING -
Suez Canal University
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) IN PETROLEUM ENGINEERING - undefined
Suez Canal University
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
University of Calgary
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY UPGRADING PROGRAM IN ENGINEERING - undefined
Immigrant services Calgary