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Tahir  Almessabi

Tahir Almessabi

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Experienced radiation protection Professional with 11 years in the oil & gas and nuclear sectors. Former Chemist at ADNOC and Head of Dosimetry & Radiation Detector Instrumentation at Nawah Energy. Skilled in radiation safety, ISO standards, and instrumentation management, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Dosimetry and Instrumentation

ENEC Operations
Abu Dhabi , Barakah , UAE
10.2022 - 02.2025

Responsibilities:

● Provide a high-level description of the Nawah Quality Assurance program, program objectives and accountability.

● Implement ISO 9001 Standards to continue driving performance and meet dosimetry customer expectations and continuously improve the QMS.

● Manage all BNPP unit dosimetry and calibration activities in accordance to ISO 17025:2017.

● Establishing the Radiation Dosimetry Quality Assurance Manual.

● Lead the identification of any potential dosimetry and calibration issues, and the analysis of cause effects and take appropriate actions to remediate deficiencies and prevent their reoccurrences.

● Lead the development and maintenance of dosimetry and calibration programs, processes, and procedures to ensure adherence and standardization across BNPP units, and alignment with regulatory standards as they are updated.

● Provide support to the plant organization in preparation and conduct of World Association of Nuclear Operator

● (WANO) and Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) evaluations to ensure alignment with standards.

● Facilitate the creation and management of the Site Support RS budget to align with plant operations budget.

● Provide support to the creation of the Health Safety and Environment procedure for all site radiological operation and aligning the process with ISO 45011 while implementing the OSHA standards in terms of Radiation safety.

● Chair the quarterly Radiation impact on the environment and workers and maintain the training agenda to ensure all department is trained and properly qualified.

Senior Radiation Instrumentation specialist

ENEC Operations
Abu Dhabi , Barakah
05.2021 - 10.2022


• Manage and implement radiation protection fixed and portable instruments, ensuring accuracy and availability.

• Oversee the Radiation Safety Department budgeting system.

• Lead the Quality Audit in accordance with ISO 17025 and ISO 45001.

• Develop the Internal Audit Plan for ISO 17025.

Senior TLD Whole Body Count Quality Surveillance

ENEC Operations
Abu Dhabi, Barakah
11.2019 - 05.2021

• Manage and maintain dosimetry equipment accreditation through self-assessments.

• Serve as Quality Manager in the ISO 17025 organization chart.

• Lead self-assessments to optimize TLD reading frequency from monthly to quarterly.

• Arrange contracts for biological sample shipping and analysis for potential Alpha particle contamination.

• Establish Uncertainty Calculation for ISO activities

TLD/WBC Specialist

ENEC Operations
Abu Dhabi, Barakah .
01.2015 - 11.2019

•Conduct Whole Body Count services for plant personnel.

• Assign, read, analyze, and terminate dosimeters while performing radiological lab surveys.

• Assign TLDs for plant personnel

• Perform dosimeter analysis and periodic radiological lab surveys.

• Participate in Fuel on Site activities, including fuel reception, dose-rate surveying, and contamination checks.

Chemical analyst

ADNOC
Abu Dhabi, Ruwais
02.2014 - 01.2015
  • Conducting Laboratory Analysis: Perform qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis of crude oil, natural gas, refined products, and water samples to ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
  • Quality Control & Assurance: Monitor and enforce quality control procedures for chemical testing, calibration, and validation of laboratory instruments to maintain accuracy and reliability of results.
  • Compliance & Safety: Ensure all laboratory operations adhere to ISO 17025, environmental regulations, and health & safety protocols, including handling hazardous chemicals and waste disposal in accordance with OSHA and HSE guidelines.
  • Process Optimization & Troubleshooting: Assist in optimizing refining and production processes by analyzing chemical compositions, identifying impurities, and providing recommendations to improve product quality and operational efficiency.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate laboratory records, generate technical reports, and communicate findings to production teams and management to support decision-making and regulatory compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - Forensic Science

Deakin University
Australia
/2009 - /2013

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Abu Dhabi School of Managment
Abu Dhabi
/2018 - /2020

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Team building
  • Leadership
  • Resourcefulness
  • Public Relations
  • Quality Assurance
  • Inventory management

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Native

Timeline

Head of Dosimetry and Instrumentation

ENEC Operations
10.2022 - 02.2025

Senior Radiation Instrumentation specialist

ENEC Operations
05.2021 - 10.2022

Senior TLD Whole Body Count Quality Surveillance

ENEC Operations
11.2019 - 05.2021

TLD/WBC Specialist

ENEC Operations
01.2015 - 11.2019

Chemical analyst

ADNOC
02.2014 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Applied Science - Forensic Science

Deakin University
/2009 - /2013

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Abu Dhabi School of Managment
/2018 - /2020
Tahir Almessabi