Khalid Alqahtani

Fuel Farm&Hydrant System - Shift Supervisor

About

I spent over a decade in operations at one of the world’s largest energy companies, working in high-risk environments where safety, efficiency, and reliability were critical. That experience shaped my approach to operations management, grounded in real-world execution, risk awareness, and accountability.Over time, I saw that operational breakdowns are rarely technical, they are driven by human factors, decision-making, and how systems are applied in practice. This led me to pursue an MSc in Work & Organizational Psychology.Today, I operate at the intersection of operations management, HSE, and human factors, focusing on making systems work effectively in the field, not just on paper.My strengths include: • Operations management in high-hazard environments • HSE compliance, PTW systems, and incident prevention • Human factors application to improve safety culture and behavior • Translating procedures into consistent, real-world executionI bring a practical, field-driven perspective with the ability to align safety, performance, and human behavior to deliver reliable operational outcomes.

Country

Saudi Arabia

City

Riyadh

Industry

Oil & Energy

Skill

Human factors, Talent Management, Coaching, Leadership, Data Analysis, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Business Strategy, Organization Skills, Organizational Development, Research Design, Psychological Assessment, Employee Engagement, Operations Management, Quality Assurance, Safety Management Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Occupational health psychology

Experience

Fuel Farm&Hydrant System - Shift Supervisor

Alshams Energy | الشمس للطاقة

2026-5 - Present · 5 mos

الرياض, السعودية

• Lead shift operations overseeing the receipt, storage, and dispatch of aviation and industrial fuels, managing a rotating crew in a high-hazard environment. • Maintain safety culture across all shift activities, conducting pre-shift briefings covering safety-critical tasks, emergency procedures, and situational awareness. • Manage crew scheduling, task allocation, and shift handover protocols to ensure continuity and consistent productivity across shifts. • Enforce permit-to-work procedures and coordinate with maintenance teams to control and mitigate operational risk. • Track shift performance metrics and implement corrective actions to maintain quality and throughput targets. • Mentor and develop junior operators, fostering a strong team culture and adherence to safe operating procedures.

Oil and Gas Operator II

aramco

2019-7 - 2023-6 · 4 yrs

الرياض, السعودية

Led high-stakes hydrocarbon distribution operations, maintaining full regulatory compliance and emphasizing employee safety, process efficiency, and quality control. • Monitored and optimized inventory, operational workflows, and equipment maintenance, driving productivity while maintaining meticulous operational records. Key Achievements: • Process Improvement: • Reduced operational interruptions by 34% by analyzing and addressing failure causes. • Employee Development & Wellbeing: • Developed a bias-free succession planning strategy, using evidence-based approaches to enhance career growth and engagement. • Introduced initiatives to mitigate workplace stress and burnout, combining organizational psychology principles with operations insights. • Risk Management: • Conducted a review that identified and corrected the miscategorization of a hazardous petrochemical substance, ensuring organization-wide safety compliance.

Oil and Gas Operator I

aramco

2011-10 - 2019-7 · 7 yrs 10 mos

Education

University of Strathclyde

Work & Organizational Psychology

2023-9 - 2024-11 · 1 yr 3 mos

Key Courses: Assessment and Selection at Work Developing Talent Leadership, Engagement & Motivation Organizational Development and Change People Analytics & Professional Practice People, Technology and Work Work, Health and Wellbeing Graduation Project: Exploring mental illness stigma in the Saudi workplace.