Ahmed Hashem - Engineering Manager - CCUS Projects

Q: Where is Ahmed based?

Ahmed is based in Heidelberg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Ahmed speak?

Ahmed speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), English (Advanced), German (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ahmed have?

Ahmed has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Ahmed has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 7 months . Note that Ahmed may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ahmed's latest experience?

Ahmed's most recent position is Engineering Manager - CCUS Projects at Heidelberg Materials .

Q: What companies has Ahmed worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ahmed has worked for Heidelberg Materials , AT-PHOS , and ThyssenKrupp Uhde .

Q: Which industries is Ahmed most experienced in?

Ahmed is most experienced in industries like Chemical , Energy , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Ahmed most experienced in?

Ahmed is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Procurement , and Operations . Ahmed also has some experience in Logistics and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Ahmed worked in recently?

Ahmed has recently worked in industries like Chemical and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Ahmed worked in recently?

Ahmed has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Procurement , and Logistics .

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Heidelberg, Germany

Experience

Dec 2024 - Sep 2025

10 months

Heidelberg, Germany

Engineering Manager - CCUS Projects

Heidelberg Materials

Direct the entire engineering lifecycle of CCUS projects, from feasibility studies and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
Develop comprehensive project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Monitor project progress, proactively identify and resolve technical issues, ensuring on-time and within-budget project completion.
Coordinate extensively with internal stakeholders, including Plant Operations, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), and Research & Development (R&D) teams.
Manage external engineering contractors, technology providers, and consultants, ensuring contractual compliance and performance.
Provide deep technical expertise in various CCUS technologies (e.g., post-combustion, oxyfuel), CO2 compression, transportation, utilization, and storage.
Evaluate and select optimal CCUS technologies for specific cement plant applications, considering factors such as technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact.
Develop and review engineering designs, specifications, and industry standards for CCUS systems.
Ensure strict compliance with relevant international industry codes, standards, and regulations.
Stay abreast of the latest CCUS technology developments, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Collaborate with the company's sustainability team to align CCUS projects with overall carbon reduction goals and strategies.
Engage with external stakeholders, including government agencies, research institutions, industry associations, and local communities.
Support the development of strategic partnerships and collaborations with technology providers and other organizations.
Develop and implement robust risk mitigation strategies across all project phases.
Champion safety as a top priority in all CCUS project activities, ensuring adherence to best practices.
Share lessons learned and best practices from CCUS projects across global operations, contributing to company guidelines.
Key CCUS Projects (FEED Phase):
GeZero (Geseke, Germany): Leading the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for Germany's first inland cement plant with industrial-scale carbon capture (700,000 tonnes CO2/year), including oxyfuel technology and rail transport solutions.
Padeswood (North Wales, UK): Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for the UK's first net-zero cement facility, aiming to capture 800,000 tonnes CO2/year via post-combustion technology and pipeline storage with the HyNet North West cluster.

Nov 2021 - Nov 2024

3 years 1 month

Egypt

Project Engineering Manager & Deputy Project Manager

AT-PHOS

Managed the development and execution of a $1.2 billion Phosphoric & Sulphuric Acids Mega Project, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards.
Collaborated with leading technology licensors (Prayon Technologies, K-Technologies, Metso:Outotec) to evaluate and select optimal process technologies.
Oversaw the engineering design, ensuring strict alignment with project objectives, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Identified critical risks and proposed comprehensive mitigation strategies to safeguard project success.
Coordinated seamless interfaces between various engineering disciplines (Process, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) and managed communication effectively.
Participated in complex negotiations with technology licensors, EPC contractors (CSCEC & ECEC), and third-party inspection agencies.
Conducted thorough technical aspects review during due diligence exercises (technical, commercial, legal, environmental).
Engaged effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including potential investors, presenting compelling project value propositions.
Ensured timely approvals from regulatory authorities, navigating complex compliance landscapes.
Managed logistics, including transportation and export agreements, and coordinated off-takers for product sales.
Provided regular, insightful updates to senior management and stakeholders on project status and key developments.
Contributed significantly to project financings by answering diligence questions and providing required documentation.
Coordinated external resources and consultants, managing expenses efficiently throughout project development.
Applied critical thinking to communicate and influence employees at all levels regarding project risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
Managed owner's engineering responsibilities for infrastructure (roads, tie-ins, electric grid connection) to ensure integration with plant design.
Assisted with development and implementation of operator training plans and plant startup plans.
Reviewed and approved all contractor and sub-contractor designs/drawings to ensure compliance with specifications and contracts, in collaboration with PMC and PMT.
Assisted with development and implementation of Plant Information Management System (PIMS).
Ensured completion of HAZID and HAZOP studies, and successful implementation of all recommendations.
Verified that designs incorporated essential safety features, including safety shutdowns, SIL ratings, and relief system designs.
Ensured identification and availability of necessary spare parts for plant startup, coordinating with the Commissioning and Start-up Manager.
Managed the project risk management plan and oversaw its implementation for all engineering works.
Ensured constructability reviews were integrated into the design in consultation with Construction Superintendents.
Confirmed contractor designs met specified capacity, efficiency, environmental, and safety requirements.
Collaborated with the Project Control Manager on developing and maintaining project schedule, control scheme, and progress monitoring.
Managed design work closely with EPC contractor's engineers and coordinated review processes of the PMC.
Provided comprehensive written and verbal reports on engineering activities to the Project Manager and other relevant parties.

Jan 2010 - Oct 2021

11 years 10 months

Engineering Technical Expert - Rotating Equipment & Package Units

ThyssenKrupp Uhde

Prepared and meticulously reviewed Invitation to Bid (ITB) documents during the proposals stage.
Prepared and reviewed critical contract requirements for project execution, ensuring alignment with project goals.
Verified scope of work, budgeted man-hours, budgeted quantities, list of deliverables, and project specifications.
Coordinated effectively with project and planning departments on schedule-related issues, optimizing timelines.
Identified comprehensive equipment parameters including sizing, controls, power supply, materials, pressure, utility requirements, and operating environment limitations.
Prepared detailed Equipment Data Sheets and technical Specifications for Enquiry.
Conducted rigorous technical comparisons and evaluations of bids for compliance with requisitions and applicable standards.
Prepared and managed Equipment Purchase Orders.
Reviewed vendor drawings and documents, ensuring strict adherence to order specifications and applicable codes.
Led coordination of interfaces with other engineering disciplines, ensuring integrated designs.
Interfaced and regularly met with clients and vendor representatives, conducting internal staff meetings to ensure project progress aligned with schedule, man-hours, and budget.
Monitored vendor manufacturing progress to ensure on-schedule equipment delivery.
Attended and critically assessed performance acceptance tests for various types of rotating equipment.
Provided crucial clarification, guidance, and technical support to construction sites and commissioning engineers, including startup assistance.
Provided ongoing engineering support to operations for troubleshooting rotating equipment problems, offering detailed analysis and recommendations.
Collaborated with vendor technical representatives to resolve complex equipment technical issues.
Actively participated in HAZOP meetings with clients, third parties, and representatives of other engineering disciplines.
Ensured strict compliance with Company’s ISO Quality procedures.
Provided effective mentoring and transferred knowledge, skills, and experience to junior engineers.
Key Projects:
CF Industries (Donaldsonville, USA): Basic and detailed engineering of rotating equipment for Ammonia (3300 t/d), Nitric Acid (1,520 t/d), and UAN (4,500 t/d) plants.
CF Industries (Port Neal, USA): Basic and detailed engineering of rotating equipment for Ammonia (2200 t/d), Urea (3,500 t/d), and Urea Granulation (3,500 t/d) units.
HU-CHEMS (Yeosu, South Korea): Basic engineering of rotating equipment for a 1150 mt/d Nitric Acid plant.
VINACOMIN - MICCO (Thai Thuy, Vietnam): Managed erection and commissioning of rotating equipment (compressors, steam turbines, expanders, pumps, and blowers) for Nitric Acid (500 t/d) and Ammonium Nitrate (625 t/d) plants.
Ma'aden Ammonia Project (Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia): Participated in the commissioning of heavy machinery (Steam Turbines, Compressors) for the world's largest Ammonia Plant (3300 t/d).
Egyptian Fertilizers (Ain Sukhna, Egypt): Successfully commissioned rotating equipment for a new UAN plant and revamp of an existing Urea plant.
AlexFert (Alexandria, Egypt): Detailed engineering of rotating equipment for an Ammonium Sulphate plant.
SIDPEC (Alexandria, Egypt): Basic and detailed engineering of rotating equipment for a 460,000 MTPY Acid Gas Removal unit for an ethylene plant.
Egyptian Polypropylene Company - EPPC (Port Said, Egypt): Basic and detailed engineering of rotating equipment (cryogenic pumps, propane screw compressor) for a Propane Dehydrogenation (PDH) plant expansion.
Egyptian Petrochemicals Company – EPC (Amriya, Egypt): Basic and detailed engineering of rotating equipment and refrigeration package for a new 98,900 MTPA Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) Cracking Unit and HCl Column System revamp.
Cargill - NVOC (Borg El Arab, Egypt): Basic and detailed engineering of rotating equipment for a 3000 mt/d Soybean crush plant expansion and utilities.

May 2003 - Jan 2010

6 years 9 months

Egypt

LNG Operation Engineer (5 MTPA LNG Export Plant)

Damietta LNG

Operated within a crucial joint venture involving Eni (Italy), EGAS, and EGPC, managing a 5 MTPA LNG export facility.
Collaborated closely with EPC contractors (KBR, JGC Corporation, M.W. Kellogg Limited, Técnicas Reunidas) during the commissioning phase to ensure seamless plant handover.
Performed daily operation activities in a large-scale LNG plant according to strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Controlled process parameters to ensure safe and efficient operation of all equipment (Gas Turbines, Compressors, Expanders, Pumps, Motors, Generators).
Investigated and proposed areas for improvement or modification to enhance plant performance and efficiency.
Ensured all rotating equipment operated within set standards and performance metrics.
Utilized Bently Nevada's Rotating Equipment Data Acquisition System for condition monitoring to detect faults and initiate corrective actions.
Strictly followed the work permit system, ensuring all operational and HSE requirements were met for maintenance activities.
Issued work orders and supervised maintenance activities, ensuring correct and safe execution before permit closure.
Performed mechanical and electrical isolation, and purging of equipment prior to maintenance, and de-isolation post-completion.
Enforced and maintained stringent operational safety and environmental standards.
Ensured availability and good condition of all safety and firefighting equipment.
Reported accidents and incidents, and actively participated in investigations and analyses.
Maintained readiness for using safety and firefighting equipment and was familiar with the company's Emergency Response Plan.
Provided on-the-job training and mentorship for new operation personnel.
Collected and analyzed operating parameters, compiling daily reports on plant conditions and activities.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Chemical, Energy, and Manufacturing.

Chemical

Energy

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Procurement, Operations, Logistics, and Quality Assurance.

Project Management

Procurement

Operations

Logistics

Quality Assurance

Summary

Project Engineering Manager with 22 years of progressive experience in CCUS, Gas, Petrochemicals, Basic Chemicals, and Fertilizers. Proven expertise across all phases of Engineering (FEED, Conceptual Design, Basic & Detailed Engineering), Construction, Commissioning, and Operation in facilities such as LNG, Urea, Ammonia, Propane Dehydrogenation, Nitric Acid, Ammonium Nitrate, Ammonium Sulphate, Ethylene Dichloride Cracking, Phosphoric Acid, Cement, and Sulfuric Acid. Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams, managing multi-million dollar projects, and ensuring compliance with international standards and regulations.

Skills

Project Management: Large-scale Project Leadership, Epc Project Management, Feed, Conceptual Design, Detailed Engineering, Construction Oversight, Commissioning, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Budgeting & Financial Control, Scheduling, Resource Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Technical Proposals, Quality Assurance, Lessons Learned, Pims Implementation, Hazid/hazop.
Technical Expertise: Rotating Equipment (Turbines, Compressors, Pumps, Expanders, Generators, Blowers), Ccus Technologies (Post-combustion, Oxyfuel), Co2 Compression/transportation/utilization/storage, Fire Protection, Ventilation, Gas Detection Systems, Process Plant Operations, Vibration Analysis, Machinery Diagnostics, Reliability Engineering.
Software & Data: Matlab, Sql, Autocad, Visual Basic, Pdms (Plant Design Management System - Equipment), Ms Project, Ms Access, Ms Excel, Ms Word, Ms Powerpoint.
Interpersonal & Leadership: Strong Analytical Skills, Excellent Communication (Multinational Environment), Leadership, Problem-solving, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Mentoring.
Standards & Codes: Asme, Din, Nfpa, Iso, Api.

Languages

Arabic

Native

English

Advanced

German

Elementary

Education

Oct 1997 - May 2002

University of Helwan

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Cairo, Egypt

University of Helwan

M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Early Detection of Rotating Equipment Faults, Vibration Analysis & Neural Networks AI · Mechanical Engineering · Cairo, Egypt

Certifications & licenses

Certified Reliability Leader (CRL)

Association of Asset Management Professionals (AMP)

Value Methodology Associate (VMA)

Society of American Value Engineers (SAVE)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4

Experience in Chemical 15 y

Avg length 5 y 7 m

Longest experience 11 y 9 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Egypt, Germany)

Primary country Egypt

Expertise

Recent roles Engineering Manager - CCUS Projects, Project Engineering Manager & Deputy Project Manager, Engineering Technical Expert - Rotating Equipment & Package Units

Main industries Chemical, Energy, Manufacturing

Main business areas Project Management, Procurement, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Ahmed based?

Ahmed is based in Heidelberg, Germany.

What languages does Ahmed speak?

Ahmed speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), English (Advanced), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Ahmed have?

Ahmed has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Ahmed has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 7 months. Note that Ahmed may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ahmed be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ahmed would be well-suited for roles such as: Engineering Manager - CCUS Projects, Project Engineering Manager & Deputy Project Manager, Engineering Technical Expert - Rotating Equipment & Package Units.

What is Ahmed's latest experience?

Ahmed's most recent position is Engineering Manager - CCUS Projects at Heidelberg Materials.

What companies has Ahmed worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ahmed has worked for Heidelberg Materials, AT-PHOS, and ThyssenKrupp Uhde.

Which industries is Ahmed most experienced in?

Ahmed is most experienced in industries like Chemical, Energy, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Ahmed most experienced in?

Ahmed is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Procurement, and Operations. Ahmed also has some experience in Logistics and Quality Assurance.

Which industries has Ahmed worked in recently?

Ahmed has recently worked in industries like Chemical and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Ahmed worked in recently?

Ahmed has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Procurement, and Logistics.

What is Ahmed's education?

Ahmed holds a Master in Mechanical Engineering from University of Helwan and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from University of Helwan.

Does Ahmed have any certificates?

Ahmed has 2 certificates. These include: Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) and Value Methodology Associate (VMA).

What is the availability of Ahmed?

Ahmed will be available from April 2026.

What is the rate of Ahmed?

Ahmed's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.