
Syed Salwat
@syedsalwat
I lead risk-based process safety programs for petrochemical and chemical plants, reducing major accident hazards.
What I'm looking for
At QAPCO, I drive risk-based process safety in chlorine production, leading HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, FMEA, Management of Change, PSSR, and audit stewardship activities.
Across Engro Polymer & Chemicals, Midas Safety, and QAPCO, I’ve built and governed process safety systems for petrochemical, chemical, utility, and major hazard facilities. I bring 16+ years of operations and process safety experience, including API-754 KPI improvement, safety-case support, incident investigations, operational discipline, and Industry 4.0 digitalization initiatives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chlorine Production Engineer
QAPCO
Aug 2023 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Drive the culture of Risk Based Process Safety focus in the unit, supporting the plant manager and principal engineer in ensuring implementation of risk based process safety program. Plan and lead risk studies including HAZOPs, LOPA, SIL Identification, and FMEA, and ensure smooth operation compliant with SOPs.
Head of HSE & Process Safety
Midas Safety
Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year)
Provided leadership, vision, and strategy to drive consistency in implementing and managing Process Safety Management across the Pakistan Region, including four businesses with eight production units. Developed systematic approaches to managing Major Hazard Facilities aligned with international standards.
Manager – Process Safety
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd.
Jun 2020 - Jul 2022 (2 years 1 month)
Championed a culture of Process Safety excellence, supporting the development and implementation of Safety Cases and performance standards for Major Incident control measures. Led process safety improvements by ensuring risks are systematically identified and assessed using advanced modelling and risk assessment techniques.
Subject Matter Expert - Process Safety
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd.
Feb 2014 - Jan 2020 (5 years 11 months)
Supported and advised the company to fully adopt Process Safety Management Systems in compliance with OSHA and DuPont standards. Led process safety assurance activities, including reviews, audits, and governance, and led process safety studies such as HAZOPs, SIL, LOPA, and QRA.
Operations Engineer
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd.
Apr 2008 - Jan 2014 (5 years 9 months)
Ensured safe, smooth, flawless, and efficient operation of the plant during respective shifts, maintaining safety, environment, quality, cost, and business ethics policies. Provided effective leadership to the operations shift team and coordinated with mechanical, E&I, process, and administration functions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Harvard Business School
Certificate, Management
2018 - 2019
Completed 09 modules of Harvard Manage-Mentor designed by Harvard Business School.
NEBOSH
International Diploma, Occupational Health and Safety
2016 - 2017
Grade: Credit
International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety with Credit Score from NEBOSH-UK.
Dawood College of Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
2004 - 2008
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree from Dawood College of Engineering & Technology, recognized by Engineers Australia.
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