About Souhail
I am a Chemical & Materials Engineer passionate about managing complex industrial projects, I have built a robust expertise in chemical and pharmaceutical environments by leading large-scale CAPEX and investment projects. My technical skills span chemical process engineering, mechanical systems, piping, electrical & instrumentation (E&I), and automation technologies.
Throughout my career, I have developed a strong proficiency in risk management, including conducting HAZOP studies, while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards (SHE). I excel at coordinating multidisciplinary teams from initial design to commissioning and delivering projects on time and within budget, with meticulous attention to detail.
My experiences have allowed me to engage with diverse stakeholders, deepen my understanding of cross-functional roles, and contribute to significant process improvements. I am driven by opportunities that combine technical innovation, sustainability, and a global impact.
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Dutch
Conversational
Arabic
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Bruxelles (up to 50km)
Experience
- Allnex BelgiumProject EngineerMay 2023 - Today (3 years and 1 month)Belgium• Led CAPEX industrial projects in chemical manufacturing environment for resin production• Responsible for project initiation and completion, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery and achievement• Developed cost estimates throughout budget request phases and created detailed project schedules• Managed project design, including required calculations and studies (basic and detailed engineering)• Conducted chemical process engineering projects for resin production and waste water treatment• Conducted risk assessments via process hazard analysis (PHA/HAZOP) and change management• Coordinated procurement phases with the Purchasing team• Supervised piping, mechanical, E&I works and DCS automation actions• Supervised on-site work, oversaw commissioning requirements, and implemented corrective actions post-commissioning• Ensured smooth project closure and handover to maintenance, implementing corrective actions if needed
- CordenPharmaProject ManagerJanuary 2021 - April 2023 (2 years and 3 months)Belgium• Coordinated and led production projects for peptide Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), ensuring on-time delivery,budget adherence, and financial analysis• Managed diverse stakeholders, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and understanding of their specialties• Oversaw R&D activities, CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation), production, QC/QA, GMP compliance,finance, and equipment maintenance• Developed competencies in project management, meeting deadlines, and managing time and budgets• Strengthened organizational skills, multitasking, and prioritizing in both R&D and production environments• Communicated effectively with international clients and stakeholders• Managed multiple client projects across different clinical phases and developed long-term project forecasts
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Education
- Master of ScienceUniversité libre de Bruxelles / Vrije Universiteit BrusselMaster of Science in Chemical and Materials Engineering
- Bachelor of ScienceEcole polytechnique de BruxellesBachelor of Science in Engineering
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