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Ahmed Adel

Project Manager - BSc, ICSS Eng. (TÜV Rheinland Certified),PMP Electric & Instrument Construction Manager
Alexandria

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Specialized Projects Department Manager

Alexandria Petroleum Maintenance Company
09.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded innovative initiatives that added value to the organization and increased departmental recognition within the company.
  • Evaluated employee performance fairly and accurately, rewarding hard work while addressing areas needing improvement.
  • Managed projects efficiently from inception to completion ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
  • Contributed to the creation of long-term strategic plans that aligned with the company''s overall vision and goals.
  • Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall departmental knowledge and versatility.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
  • Led a team of professionals to consistently achieve or exceed performance targets.
  • Advised upper management on key decisions based on thorough analysis of sales trends, market conditions, and competitor activities.
  • Implemented quality control measures that resulted in improved products or services within the department offerings.
  • Optimized scheduling practices to ensure adequate staffing during peak business hours without sacrificing employee satisfaction or budgetary constraints.
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
  • Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule and all inter-discipline requirements,
  • including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issues. Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution.
  • Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates. Provide similar support for Variation Orders.
  • Interface with all disciplines to develop clash free designs.
  • Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings.
  • Maintain close co-ordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, Fabrication, Marine, and Project Management Team, as required.
  • Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment
    of actions) and forward copies to Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager.
  • Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements and manhour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements.
  • Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies,
    and technical specifications.
  • Review project schedule and fabrication schedule in relation to construction sequence, milestones,
    and engineering scope.
  • Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings and offshore site surveys,
    as required.
  • Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Instrumentation and Controls Engineering.
  • Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures.
  • Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them in proceeding with their deliverables.
  • Assist in updating weight report based on receipt of vendor information.
  • Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance
    with project specifications and providing comments as necessary.
  • Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve design verification through single-discipline check / inter­ discipline check (IDC).
  • Provide technical support to fabrication queries, including identifying defect / rectification requirements.
  • Keep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary and manpower related.
  • Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity.
  • Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received
    and approved.
  • Present issues and problems to Customers in а timely manner and assist Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution in accordance with project and company requirements.
  • Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews in accordance with MDR Global Procedures.
  • Assist Lead Engineer with responses to Customer and other agencies (such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.) on their review and approval.
  • Capture lessons learned and enter into MDR's Lessons Learned system.
  • Guide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid valuations, technical queries, etc.
  • Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverables.
  • Responsible for the engineering integrity of the assigned work area.

Project Manger

Alexandria Petroleum Maintenance Company
02.2015 - 08.2022
  • Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Facilitated change management processes within organizations by effectively communicating benefits of new systems or processes being introduced during projects.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining costeffectiveness.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.

Work Details:

Client: El Amrya Petroleum Refining Company (APRC)

Project: Supply and Installation of 108 Radar Tank gauging for Tanks

Position: Project manager

Activity:

APRC company request a complete Radar tank gauging for 108 tanks included Temperature transmitter and Pressure gauge as complete system, with Control and monitoring system.

I was responsible

  • Manage all Civil, Mechanical, Electric &Instruments construction activities for the on-going projects.
  • Direct and monitor Material Take off (MTO) activities.
  • Managing the project schedule and its implementation to ensure its completion within the targeted time frame, quality and cost.
  • Assist in setting up project controls guidelines, workflows, communications and Reporting.
  • Assist in Project Budget Creation.
  • Solve field technical issues with Project team.

Client: Egyptian linear alkyl Benzene Company (ELAB)

Project: Design and construction of new storage 4 tanks

Position: Project manager

Activity:

ELAB company request a new storage tank area included Mechanical, Civil, Electric, Instruments works with tie-in the existing area,

I was responsible

  • Cable sizing and grounding system, lighting distribution, modification in switch gear panels, activities related to instrumentation works of the plant.
  • The Supervision and installation of construction, pre-commissioning of review drawings, supervision of fabrication and installation of equipment / instrument supports,
  • Installation of cable trays, laying of LV & MV cables, glanding, termination of cables, testing of panels, UPS System.
  • ESD HIMA, DCS YOKOGAWA, PLCS Panels etc. routing and installation of tubing, pressure testing and finally preparation of mark-up/ as built drawing, calibration and installation of instruments.
  • Loop checking, functional loop check, maintenance of control valves and pressure control valves.
  • Team leader in commissioning and start up activities of system.

Client: Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO)

Project: Replacing and Integration of Instrument Devices (Offshore)

Position: Project manager

Activity:

Review of engineering drawing, shop drawings, supervision of installation of

  • Instrument devices included (DPT, TT, PT and Turbine meters).
  • Heat Tracing System.
  • Cable trays / cable ladder racks, cabling, & testing and termination.
  • Calibration and installation of instruments, loop checking, etc
  • Routing, installation of tubing & pressure testing.
  • Commissioning and startup activities of instrumentation system and connect to Control System.

Client: Misr Petroleum Company

Project: Flow Metering Skids Using for Trucks Loading - EMERSON

Position: Project manager

Activity:

  • The project is consisting of 30 Skids consist of Coriolis flow meter, master meter, prover tanks, PT, TT, earthing indicators, overfill sensor, patch controller, SCADA and TAS.
  • The objective is to create a custody transfer loading truck system that can control and monitor fuel loading in trucks.
  • I was responsible for review engineering documents, technical data sheet, wiring diagram, system block diagram, pressure drop calculation and install of the skids in each bay included laying of cables, apply of EEx junction boxes, cable trays, IMC conduits, control panel included PLC & SCADA (wiring) and team leader for commissioning and start-up

Client: El Nile Petroleum Company

Project: Flow Metering Skids Using for Trucks Loading - EMERSON

Position: Project manager

Activity:

  • The project is consisting of 12 Skids consist of Coriolis flow meter, master meter, prover tanks, PT, TT, earthing indicators, overfill sensor, patch controller, SCADA, TAS, Radar level gauge for tanks, DPT for suction of pumps and Electric power panel for 5 pumps.
  • The objective is to create a Full automatic system included control and monitor from tank farm to the loading in truck.
  • I was responsible for review engineering documents, technical data sheet, wiring diagram, system block diagram, pressure drop calculation and install of the skids in each bay included laying of cables, apply of EEx junction boxes, cable trays, IMC conduits, control panel included PLC & SCADA (wiring) and team leader for commissioning and start-up

Client: The Petroleum Projects & Technical Consultations Company (PETROJET) - IRAQ

Project: Laying of Power, Instrument and Fiber optics cables at Siba Field - IRAQ

Position: Project manager

Activity:

  • The project is consists of cables with approximately total length 1400 Km with different types.
  • I was responsible for prepare cable drums and laying of cables (Power, instrument, control & fiber optics) in trenches and on cable trays and cables duct with complete arrangement of cables and cable tags, meggers & continuity test for commissioning.

Client: Italfluid Company

Project: Establish of the new Compression station at Meliha Field

Position: Project manager

Activity:

  • Italfluid establish a 20 MMM SCF gas treatment plant, beside that constructing a gathering network and well control panels as an inlet to the plant, in additional to an export line with a fiscal metering skid.
  • I was responsible for review engineering document including System Architecture, Interconnection Cable Schedule, Functional Design Specifications (Hardware, software), MTU/RTU Control System Cabinets drawings, and WHCP Function diagram, Hydraulic Panel Drawings, Accumulators sizing calculation, FAT & SAT Procedure and Project schedule.
  • Install of fire alarms and firefighting systems, heat tracing, hydraulic panels, instrument on skids and off skids, instrument on pipe line and compressor, control valves and SDV.
  • Calibration phases and functional loop check.
  • I arranged the usage of instrument balk material that are common between the original and the temporary WHCP, like using the same fusible plug loop, also using the same instrument fitting of the pilot switches sensing lines to be used with the future smart pressure switches.
  • Helping italfuid and general electric team for star-up and commissioning of compressor.
  • Hydraulic part components are: Versa, Bifold, PARKER, and Swagelok Field instruments: Vega, ABB PLC: Simense S400.
  • Instruments type: WIKA, PLC type: Rockwell /ControlLogix 1756, Corlios meter type: Micro Motion

Electric & Instruments Site Manager

Alexandria Petroleum Maintenance Company
03.2012 - 01.2015
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop comprehensive project plans outlining goals, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Maintained detailed records of all site activities, providing valuable data for future planning efforts and analysis of best practices in site management techniques.
  • Managed subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines and specifications.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments to proactively address potential issues before they escalated into costly problems.

Work Details:

  • Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.

Client: Agiba Petroleum Company

Project: Ashrafi Offshore platforms rehabilitation (Brown filed-Offshore)

Position: E&I site manager

Activity:

The project involves rehabilitation to 3 platforms in Gulf of Suez, the projects includes three instrument and control sub projects:

  • Wireless flow measurement system, It includes installing wireless flow meters (wireless hart) on three plat forms on gas left injection lines and collect these data in offshore control room
  • Installing new regulators on gas utilities inlet
  • Installing new SDV on the main gas line inlet to the gas utilizes, it shall be supplied with local control panel and integrate it with the WHCP
  • Install new F&G detection system on plat form. All decks shall be covered with gas detectors and flame detectors and connected to an addressable panel. Also, we will integrate its actions with WHCP
  • Install new FF pumps on platform.

Client: Egyptian Natural Gas Company (GASCO)

Project: Installation of Low voltage switch gear

Position: E&I site manager

Activity:

  • Dismantle of old low voltage switch, install of the new low voltage distribution panel, excavation
  • Of new trenches, fabrication of cable trays & supports and termination of cables, tagging and as built.

Client: Qarun Petroleum Company

Project: Gas Compression Plant

Position: E&I site manager

Activity:

  • Review of engineering drawing, shop drawings, supervision of fabrication and installation of
  • equipment supports, instrument supports, cable tray supports etc. and installation of
  • Cable trays / cable ladder racks, cabling, & testing and termination.
  • Calibration and installation of instruments, loop checking, etc
  • Routing, installation of tubing & pressure testing.
  • Assist in commissioning and start up activities of instrumentation system.

Client: El-wastani Petroleum Company (WASCO)

Project: Gas Development Project.

Position: E&I site manager

Activity:

  • El Wastani company prepares to establish a new 100 MMM SCF gas plant.
  • I was responsible Supervision of fabrication and installation equipment supports, instrument supports, cable tray supports etc. and installation of cable trays / cable ladder racks, cabling, testing, termination, Calibration and installation of instruments, loop checking, etc...
  • Routing, installation of tubing & pressure testing, assist in commissioning and start up activities of instrumentation system
  • Project Content :
    Production / Test Manifold Skid
  • Test Separators / Glycol Skid
  • Compressor packages / Utilities & fuel gas skids
  • Control Room (PLC, ESD, DCS, F&G Panels etc).

Client: Co-Operation Petroleum Company (CO-OP)

Project: Construction of Shipping umbrella for Petroleum Products and construction of new pumps station

Position: E&I site manager

Activity:

  • Supervision of fabrication and installation of Mechanical supports
  • Installation of cable trays / cable ladder racks, cabling, & testing and termination.
  • Installation of Pump panels and new MCC
  • Installation of new pump station and Apply of Test procedure for new pumps.

Client: Arab Petroleum Pipelines Company (SUMED)

Project: Installation of fire detection and alarm with extinguishing system.

Position: E&I site manager

Activity:

  • Issue, reviewing and approving Instruments specifications Basic design detailed engineering & supervision of installation of FM – 200 Cylinder & Co2 cylinder & pneumatic hook up & Cabinet cable trays, smoke & heat detectors, gas detector in pumps area, linear heat & flame.
  • Supervision of installation of FM – 200 Cylinder & Co2 cylinder & pneumatic hook up & Cabinet cable trays, smoke & heat detectors, gas detector in pumps area, linear heat & flame detector on tanks laying cables, wiring, termination, install of instruments, install of junction boxes, laying of multicore cables & secondary cables, shutters, commissioning & start-up .

Client: AGIBA Petroleum Company

Project: Installation new 5th turbine at Melieha field

Position: E&I site manager

Activity:

  • Review of engineering drawing, supervision and installation of construction work which is:
  • Installation cable trays
  • Installation J.B’s & instruments
  • Laying multi-core cables & secondary cables, Installation of hydraulic & pneumatic system
  • Grounding system
  • Installation panels in control room (DCS fisher & Rosmount, PLC Bailey, F&G and UPS )
  • Calibration all instruments (Transmitters, levels, pressures, control valves, Safety valves)
  • Hook-up for cables & instruments & termination.
  • Continuity test & loops check
  • Pre-commissioning &commissioning and start-up.
  • Witness and supervision of commissioning system
  • Coordinate and execute and modification requirement during construction
  • Final Review of marked-up / as-built

Project Engineer

Alexandria Petroleum Maintenance Company
06.2010 - 02.2012
  • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
  • Spearheaded process improvements within the engineering department, leading to more efficient workflows across teams.
  • Improved communication among stakeholders through regular updates and meetings.
  • Implemented strict safety protocols on job sites that reduced incidents significantly over time.
  • Increased project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.

Work Details:

Client: Wepco petroleum Company

Project: Upgrading El- Hamra Terminal

Position: Electrical Engineer

Activity:

Review of engineering drawing & construction supervision of install a new Cathodic protection for the new tank.

Client: Khalda Petroleum Company

Project:

New Storage tank 5000 m3

Position: Instrument Engineer

Activity:

  • Review of engineering drawing, shop drawings, supervision of fabrication and installation of equipment supports, instrument supports, cable tray supports etc. and installation of cable trays / cable ladder racks, cabling, & testing and termination.
  • Calibration and installation of instruments, loop checking, etc...
  • Routing, installation of tubing & pressure testing.
  • Assist in commissioning and start up activities of instrumentation system.

Client: Alexandria National Refining Petroleum Company (ANRPC)

Project:

Installation of the new Switch gear and transformers

Position: Electrical Engineer

Activity:

  • Review of engineering drawing & construction supervision and laying cables, wiring, marking cable end splice kit to the medium cable at the Junction Box & Switch Gear, install new transformer and cable termination.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineering

Faculty of Engineering
Alexandria, Egypt
04.2001 -

High School -

English Boys School
Alexandria, Egypt
04.2001 -

Skills

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Additional Information

  • Mar 2023 - Certified Functional Safety Instrumented Engineer – TUV Rheinland, (#26137 / 23).
  • July 2022 - Attendance Project Management Professional.
  • Dec 2018 - Certified Programmable logic controller (PLC) Siemens ST-PRO1-S7.
  • Dec 2017 - Certified Design and Erection of Solar Cells.
  • May 2013 - Certified Hazardous Area Classification.
  • Sep 2012 - Certified Electrical Protection systems.
  • Oct 2009 - Automatic Control Engineering 100hrs.
  • Oct 2008 - Certified Programmable logic controller (PLC) Allen-Bradley with excellent grade.

Timeline

Specialized Projects Department Manager

Alexandria Petroleum Maintenance Company
09.2022 - Current

Project Manger

Alexandria Petroleum Maintenance Company
02.2015 - 08.2022

Electric & Instruments Site Manager

Alexandria Petroleum Maintenance Company
03.2012 - 01.2015

Project Engineer

Alexandria Petroleum Maintenance Company
06.2010 - 02.2012

Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineering

Faculty of Engineering
04.2001 -

High School -

English Boys School
04.2001 -
Ahmed Adel Project Manager - BSc, ICSS Eng. (TÜV Rheinland Certified),PMP Electric & Instrument Construction Manager