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Ahmed Khan

@ahmedkhan7

Top-performing Chemical Engineer focused on operations, maintenance and supply trading to drive cost-efficient, safe outcomes.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I seek technical roles in operations, maintenance or trading where I can apply engineering analysis, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration to improve safety and margins.

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

Puma Energy logoPE

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 logoUK

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.

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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.

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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

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