عبد الرحمن العمري

Personal Information

• Name: Abdul Rahman Alomari
• Title: Cement & Concrete Expert
• Location: Spijkenisse, the Netherlands
• Mobile: +31687990950
• Email: teachabed@gmail.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdulrahmanalomari

Professional Summary

Results-driven Cement & Concrete Specialist with over 10 years of experience in the cement and concrete sector, including 5+ years at Heidelberg Materials in the Netherlands. Expert in testing, inspection, and quality assurance across the full value of cementitious materials and aggregates. Skilled in applying European standards (EN 196, EN 206, NEN 8005) and laboratory techniques (XRF, wet chemistry, physical testing) to ensure compliance and performance. Recognized for precision, problem-solving, team-work and innovation in sustainable building materials. Fluent in Arabic, English, and Dutch, with cross-cultural communication abilities.

Core Competencies

• Cement & Concrete Quality Control
• Clinker & Raw Materials Testing
• Concrete Mix Design Optimization
• Sustainable & Green Building Materials
• European Standards (EN 196, EN 206, EN 197, NEN)
• Aggregates & Raw Materials testing
• Inspection & Certification Compliance
• Project Documentation & Reporting
• Research & Development
• Team Collaboration & Communication
• Leadership potential
• SOP Development & Team Training
• SAP, QCX, XRF & Lab Equipment Handling

Professional Experience

• Building Materials Researcher Heidelberg Materials, Netherlands Mar 2022 – Present
  
  • Designed and tested concrete mixtures according to NEN-EN 206 and NEN 8005.
  • Performed aggregate testing following NEN-EN 932 and NEN-EN 933 standards.
  • Conducted research into new cement types, analyzing their performance based on EN 197 and EN 196.
  • Led investigations to solve technical challenges in cement and concrete applications.
  • Carried out studies on green cement and sustainable concrete solutions.
  • Prepared detailed reports and developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the quality department aligned with European standards.
  • Managed departmental procurement and internal processes using SAP.
• All-round Laboratory Technician Heidelberg Materials in the Netherlands (Formerly ENCI) Jan 2019 – Mar 2022
  
  • Performed chemical and physical testing of cement in accordance with EN 196 standards.
  • Analyzed raw materials used in cement production, including clinker, slag, and anhydrite.
  • Measured chromate content and assessed cement color for quality and compliance.
  • Laboratory techniques and instruments used: XRF, wet chemistry, spectrocolorimeter, spectrophotometer, and various physical testing devices.
• Process Chemist Aykim Metal Company – Turkey Mar 2015 – Oct 2016
  
  • Supervised the aluminium surface treatment & anodizing department.
  • Performed chemical analysis and monitoring of anodizing line baths to ensure process efficiency and quality control.
  • Oversaw the operation and maintenance of the water treatment system.
  • Applied techniques such as wet chemistry and anodizing bath analysis.
  • Conducted R&D to enhance aluminium surface finishes, focusing on achieving high-brightness profiles with reduced environmental impact.
  • Developed and tested new chemical baths to produce customized aluminium profiles with special surface characteristics.
• Quality Specialist Albadia Cement – Syria Dec 2010 – Dec 2014
  
  • Supervised sampling and analysis of raw materials, intermediate products, secondary materials, and final products.
  • Supervised the physical and mechanical testing department, chemical lab, and XRF analysis unit.
  • Monitored the water treatment system.
  • Led analysing XRF results to support production control and optimization.
  • Trained the quality department staff.
  • Assist the Quality manager to Prepare quality department reports, arrange services and materials needed for the quality department.
  • Used techniques: QCX application, SAP, XRF, wet chemistry, physical testing equipment, coal testing equipment.
  • Conducted research to solve issues in analysis and production such as: – Determining the percentage of Iron and Aluminium in samples. – Investigating sudden decrease of Tricalcium Silicates in clinker. – Addressing unexpected increase of Insoluble Residue in cement.

Education

• Bachelor of Chemistry Damascus University – Syria 1997 – 2001
  
  • Diploma achieved in Sep 2004
  • Evaluated by Nuffic on 11 Sep 2017
  • Graduation thesis: Potentiometric Titration of Oxidative elements’ compounds.

Certifications

• Concrete Technology Certificate – Concrete Association (Betonvereniging) – Netherlands (2025)
• Concrete Laboratory Technician – Concrete Association (Betonvereniging) – Netherlands (2023)
• Self-Compacting Concrete – Concrete Association (Betonvereniging) – Netherlands (2023)
• XRF Training – Heidelberg Materials Training Centre – Germany (2020)
• Safety, Health and Environment Contractor Checklist (VCA)– Delta Safety Training (2019)
• Teamwork skills – Tadreeb center – Syria (2012)
• Cement manufacturing – ASEC engineering company – Egypt (2011)
• Industrial safety – ASEC engineering company – Egypt (2011)
• Quality management and ISO 9001 – Hamad center – Syria (2009)

Languages

• Arabic: Native
• English: Fluent (C1)
• Dutch: Fluent (C1)
• Turkish: Beginner (A2)
• French: Beginner (A1)