Ahmed Khan
@ahmedkhan7
Top-performing Chemical Engineer focused on operations, maintenance and supply trading to drive cost-efficient, safe outcomes.
What I'm looking for
I am a Chemical Engineering graduate (Top Graduate, UKZN 2023) and Puma Energy International Graduate Programme alumnus with hands-on rotations in transport, maintenance & construction, and aviation operations. I combine academic excellence with practical industry exposure to solve operational challenges.
In transport I built rate-comparison tools, quarterly projection models and OTIF analyses that improved service performance and strengthened cost control. In maintenance I implemented an Annual Maintenance Plan, created maintenance trackers, and authored KPI dashboards for senior management.
During aviation rotations I conducted depot and hydrant system inspections to JIG standards, supported asset register updates, and coordinated safety-critical contractor projects. I also transitioned into supply trading responsibilities, managing daily PnL reporting, spot pricing and customer pricing models.
I am completing an MSc thesis on reducing renewable energy curtailment using long-duration energy storage for P-2-X production, and I bring strong data analysis, ERP (NAV) and technical modelling skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to continuous learning and operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Supply Trading Analyst
Puma Energy
Aug 2025 - Sep 2025 (1 month)
Managed daily P&L reporting and exposure reconciliation, performed spot pricing for fuels across markets, developed customer pricing models and supported hedging strategies to protect margins.
International Graduate
Puma Energy
Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year)
Selected from 1000+ applicants for Puma Energy's International Graduate Programme; rotated across Transport, Maintenance & Construction, and Aviation Operations delivering cost-control models, maintenance frameworks, OTIF analysis, and aviation compliance improvements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Master of Science, Chemical Engineering
2024 -
Pursuing a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering researching use of long-duration energy storage to reduce renewable energy curtailment for P-2-X (green ammonia/hydrogen) applications.
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Chemical Engineering
2020 - 2023
Grade: 75% (weighted average for qualification)
Activities and societies: Dean's Commendations; Certificate of Merits in multiple modules; award recipient (SAIChE Silver Medal, SASOL top student).
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical Engineering) with Cum Laude, graduated top of the year and received multiple academic awards including SAIChE Silver Medal and SASOL top fourth year student award.
Newhaven Secondary School
Matric, Secondary Education
2015 - 2019
Grade: 80%
Activities and societies: Deputy Head Prefect; Dux Award.
Completed secondary education with an 80% matric aggregate, elected Deputy Head Prefect and received the Dux Award.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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