Mohammad Amin Mahavi
Production Operation Supervisor
Profile summary
Production Operation Supervisor with over 12 years of hands-on experience in petrochemical and polymer plants. Strong background in reaction operations, commissioning, startup, and steady-state plant operation within complex process environments. Proven expertise in DCS-based control systems (Honeywell), process troubleshooting, and operational optimization to maintain stable production, product quality, and safety compliance. Experienced in coordinating with maintenance, engineering, and management teams to resolve operational deviations and improve unit performance. Solid foundation in process simulation and analysis using Aspen Plus and Aspen HYSYS, complemented by a structured, systems-oriented approach to operations. Recognized for operational discipline, technical judgment, and the ability to translate process data into practical decisions on the plant floor. Seeking senior operational or technical roles where strong process knowledge, leadership experience, and continuous improvement mindset can contribute to safe and efficient production.
Career highlights
Senior Technical Reference for process troubleshooting: Acted as technical reference between operation, maintenance, and engineering teams. Solved recurring process deviations using Aspen HYSYS / Aspen Plus simulations.
Optimized petrochemical unit operations: Led daily operation of polymer production units with focus on safety, stability, and quality. Reduced unplanned shutdowns through disciplined DCS monitoring and root cause analysis.
Strong commitment to process safety: Worked under strict HSE and permit-to-work systems. Participated in incident analysis and prevention of repeat events.
Bridged operation and management decision-making: Translated operational issues into clear technical inputs for management and commercial teams
Key skills
Professional experience
Oversaw and directed all aspects of production operations during assigned shifts, providing clear instructions and optimizing production processes to maximize efficiency. Implemented rigorous quality control procedures for feed unit inputs, raw materials, and consumable catalysts, ensuring adherence to quality standards and minimizing waste. Proactively resolved unit repair issues, expediting solutions and issuing necessary work permits to maintain operational continuity. Managed personnel turnover and meticulously tracked shift worker attendance, contributing to consistent staffing levels and improved team productivity.
Directed site personnel in executing precise control of temperature, pressure, and level within reactors, tanks, towers, and heat exchangers, optimizing process parameters through DCS modifications. Maintained meticulous oversight of control room instrumentation, guaranteeing accuracy and operational integrity. Proactively monitored unit processes via the DCS console, ensuring optimal unit performance and stability, resulting in [quantifiable achievement, e.g., a 5% reduction in energy consumption].
Optimized polymerization train throughput by conducting rigorous process modeling and bottleneck analysis using mass and energy balances. Implemented corrective actions based on Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of process upsets and off-spec batches, resulting in a 3% improvement in overall process efficiency across key reaction stages. Leveraged historical DCS data trending to establish baseline operating envelopes and proactive predictive maintenance indicators for critical rotating equipment.