Wissem Bouaita
Senior Chemical Process Engineer
About
Wissem Bouaita is a CCPSC® and TÜV SÜD Certified Process Safety Professional with extensive experience in the Petrochemical and Refining sectors. He brings over 17 years of expertise, combining deep technical knowledge in Process Engineering and Process Safety with practical plant operations experience. He has a proven track record in deploying robust Process Safety Management systems and leading critical risk assessment sessions for high-hazard facilities. He is seeking challenging roles where his dual-competency profile can drive operational excellence and enhance safety integrity.
Experience
Independent Process Engineering and Process Safety Instructor
Nov 2025 – Present · 1 yrIndependent · France
- Design, develop, and deliver comprehensive training focused on Chemical Process Engineering and Process Safety.
Polypropylene Plant Operations – Responsable Technique
Jun 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mosBeaulieu International Group (Polychim Industrie) · France
- Retained full accountability for the safe operation of a High Hazard facility, serving as the ultimate authority on Process Safety Management (PSM) and Operational Integrity.
- Deployed a site-wide Process Safety Management system, aligning operational procedures with rigorous international safety standards.
- Led critical HAZOP and LOPA sessions for high-risk systems (Propylene, Hydrogen).
Polypropylene Assistant Plant Operations – Adjoint Responsable Technique
Mar 2016 – May 2023 · 7 yrs 2 mosBeaulieu International Group (Polychim Industrie) · France
- Led daily manufacturing operations with a specific focus on Asset Integrity, Maintenance reliability, and Safe Operating Limits.
- Led the safety planning for major statutory turnarounds (2016, 2022).
- Managed complex SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations), achieving zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) during high-intensity maintenance windows.
Polyolefins Logistics Process Leader
Mar 2015 – Dec 2015 · 9 mosExxonMobil · France
- Managed the safe handling, storage, and transport of hazardous petrochemical products, adhering to ExxonMobil’s rigorous Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS).
- Championed the implementation of OIMS Elements (specifically Risk Assessment and Third-Party Services) across the logistics supply chain.
- Managed risk for raw material and product streams involving ~100 trucks daily, implementing traffic safety protocols and loading/unloading hazard mitigations.
Refinery LP Linear Programming Engineer | Refinery Economist
Mar 2012 – Feb 2015 · 2 yrs 11 mosExxonMobil · France
- Optimized refinery operations using Linear Programming (Aspen PIMS), delivering measurable improvements in production efficiency and margins that contributed to ExxonMobil Operations Excellence Award.
Skills
Process Engineering & Design
Operations & Project Management
Process Safety & Risk Management
Languages
Education & Certifications
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Petrochemicals & Polymer Processes
IFP School · 2010
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Chemical Engineering
Chimie ParisTech (PSL University) · 2008
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Fundamental and Applied Chemistry
UPMC (Sorbonne University) · 2008
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