Shabeer Mahomed
Durban
Summary
Project Tankage support with multidisciplinary experience spanning plant maintenance co-ordination, process operations and HSSEQ governance within high-risk industrial environments and aligning maintenance strategies with operational requirements to minimize downtime. Overall experience includes the following areas of expertise: Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Emergency Response & Risk Assessment Permit to Work (PTW) & Safety Interlocks Process Troubleshooting & Startup/Shutdown Procedures Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Process Operations and Optimization Leadership & Effective Communication Tank Construction Regulatory Compliance and Field Support
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondment: Tankage operation project support
Engen Refinery
02.2026 - Current
- I am currently working on a secondment within the Tankage Project Operations Support at IVB/IVC, where I play a key role in ensuring business partners’ readiness, operational readiness and safety compliance.
- My responsibilities include daily site visits prior along with gas testing prior to the contractors being issued the PTW. The aim for starting the gas testing and issuing early is to avoid any standing time and delays to work commencing.
- Daily activity follow-up and coordination.
- Responsible for waste management control, communicating with the BP to ensure the work areas are cleaned and all waste is removed off site.
- Process activity coordination.
- Drafted Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for tank pressure test.
- P&ID verification of all new modes reviewed P&IDs to verify operational flow and valve sequencing.
- Air gapping for ring fencing.
- Facilitated Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews (PSSRs) prior to commissioning.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align construction with operational readiness.
- I work closely with cross-functional teams to align construction progress with operational requirements while maintaining strict environmental and safety standards.
- I conduct daily audits before of the work area.
Field Operator
Engen Refinery
01.2023 - 01.2026
- SMC solvents unit.
- Boiler house.
- Fire water system.
- Co Boiler (Steam system).
- Flare System.
- Process water system.
- Spend time on the panel when the units were steady.
Panel Control Operation Specialist
Prefchem
Johor
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Played a pivotal role in the safe startup of the RAPID Refinery during plant commissioning, ensuring a seamless transition to full-scale operations.
- Trained the junior panel operators.
- Evaluated and analysed refinery operating procedures, identifying opportunities for enhancement to improve safety, efficiency, and compliance.
- Conducted daily safety audits to ensure adherence to Permit to Work (PTW) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, achieving a 100% compliance rate.
- Actively participated in emergency response drills, contributing to improved team readiness and faster response times during critical events.
- Partnered closely with engineering and maintenance teams to address and resolve equipment failures, resulting in increased uptime and enhanced operational continuity.
- Trained and mentored junior operators, fostering a skilled, safety-conscious, and performance-driven workforce.
Combo - Process Technician / Field Operator
Engen Refinery
01.2001 - 01.2007
- I have trained through each of these process units as a field operator, completing each MIT (Modules Instruction Training) to progress to the next step.
- Transferred from rail car loading & wax plant to operation unit, assigned to COMBO (Combination Unit) to enhance operational efficiency.
- Assigned to the Vis-Vac and subsequently to the FCCU, USGP, CNS, VACUUM, LPSG, Mini Crude, Co Boiler and Flare system, which was later demolished to facilitate the CNS.
- Engaged in diverse operational tasks across multiple disciplines, contributing to team objectives.
- As an operator I was responsible for being in the fire crew and response to an emergency.
- Completed various training courses to deepen operational knowledge and enhance field competency.
Education
High School - Completed grade 12
Phoenix Technical College
Durban, KZN01-1993
National N3 Certificate - Completed grade 12
Phoenix Technical college
Durban, KZN01-1993
Senior Certificate - NQF Level 2
CHIETA
Durban, KZN01-1993
National Certificate: Chemical Operations - NQF Level 2, SAQA ID: 78527
National Certificate: Chemical Operations - NQF Level 3, SAQA ID: 78528
Further Education & Training Certificate: Chemical Operations - NQF Level 4, SAQA ID: 78529
Skills
- Safety
- Operations and production
- Refinery and tank farm operations
- Hydrocarbon processing
- Process troubleshooting
- Risk assessments
- Operational readiness
- Safety compliance
- Waste management
- Process coordination
- Standard operating procedures
- Equipment maintenance
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Technical documentation
- Risk assessment
- Training and mentoring
- Daily auditing
- Cross-functional alignment
- Performance improvement
- Compliance monitoring
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Calm under pressure
- Leadership
- Team building
- Team leadership and motivation
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Health and safety awareness
- Task collaboration
- MS Office Suite
- Complaint handling and resolution
- Deadline management
- Administrative support
Custom
- Pravesh Ramkissoon, Area Manager, Engen Refinery, 031 460 2402, pravesh.ramkissoon@vivoenergy.com
- Ismail, Mahomed Rafi, Tankage Manager, 08 36422 106, mahomedrafi.ismail@vivoenergy.com
- Chris Bhengu, RSM / Tankage Manager, 081 0165 803, chris.bhengu@vivoenergy.com
- Peter Goodman, Maintenance Supervisor, 083 2283 138, peter.goodman@vivoenergy.com
Personal Information
Ethnicity: Indian
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Afrikaans
Beginner
A1
Arabic
Beginner
A1
zulu
Beginner
A1
Certification
- EC - Licence
- Level NQF LEVEL 2/3/4
Hobbies and interests
- Swimming
- traveling
- building renovation
- playing board games
- spending quality time with family
Timeline
Secondment: Tankage operation project support
Engen Refinery
02.2026 - Current
Field Operator
Engen Refinery
01.2023 - 01.2026
Panel Control Operation Specialist
Prefchem
03.2021 - 03.2022
Combo - Process Technician / Field Operator
Engen Refinery
01.2001 - 01.2007
High School - Completed grade 12
Phoenix Technical College
National N3 Certificate - Completed grade 12
Phoenix Technical college
Senior Certificate - NQF Level 2
CHIETA