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ALY ELSAYED ALY MAHMOUD MONTASER

Lead Project Engineer
4 Ahmed Fathi St, Gleem, Alexandria,Egypt

Summary

Experienced Project Engineer worked as a Lead Project Engineer with over 15 years of experience in the Engineering Department in the Oil and Gas production facilities of Gulf Of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO) JV Dragon Oil. Proven expertise as a Lead Project Engineer in Oil and Gas Production Facilities, I have consistently demonstrated the ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational efficiency. With a solid foundation in engineering design, project management, and cross-functional leadership, I have successfully managed multidisciplinary teams, navigated challenging project environments, and driven strategic initiatives that support both short- and long-term business goals.

I have also strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and track record of delivering high-quality engineering solutions. Proficient in piping design, stress analysis. Skilled in Autocade, Caesar 2, and Engineering simulations tools.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
14
14
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Lead Project Engineer

(GUPCO) JV UAE Dragon Oil
Ras Shukeir, Egypt
04.2020 - Current
  • Lead a multi-disciplined team (Engineering, Execution, QA, QC, operations, planning, and cost control),
  • Lead, monitor and control the performance of project life cycle – Project initiation, cost estimation, budgetary analysis, planning, execution and project close-out.
  • Define, review, and Manage Engineering deliverables across engineering disciplines.
  • Key activities including task completion verification, project team monitoring, managing the exchange of project updates across project team members, schedule reporting, issues resolution, scope change and variation claims.
  • Identify and mitigate potential project risks through proactive measures and corrective actions.
  • Manage, control and supervise procurement activities and logistics to site according to project timeline.
  • Manage, control and supervise fabrication and construction activities in site according to project schedules and standards.
  • Manage, control and supervise site activities, such as conducting risk assessments, providing guidance to contractors, installation, testing and commissioning.
  • Monitor the execution phase as a company man in site and verify execution of project elements through meetings.
  • Communicate with all project stakeholders to exchange technical requirements, project information, site queries and site preparations.
  • Lead project close-out – Project financial reconciliation, Hand-over process, verification of site equipment and material, installation and start-up operations.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance throughout all project phases.

Senior Mechanical/Piping Engineer

Facilities Engineering Department(Special Projects), Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO)
Ras Shukeir, Egypt
04.2010 - 04.2020

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Participate in in-house engineering studies , detailed technical evaluation and safety reviews for assigned plant areas & Pipelines :

o Ensure using of various codes, standards and specifications such as ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, ASME B31.3, ASME B16.5, ASME B 16.11, ASME B 16.47, BS, ISO,NFPA, API 14E, API 14C, API 6A, GUPCO Specification, etc.

o Prepare flow sheets drawings and P&ID drawings for the proposal of each new project.

o Review and update the piping classes for each project according to GUPCO piping material Specifications.

o Prepare piping isometric drawings with MTO according to GUPCO piping classes for each project.

o Perform piping stress analysis using Caesar 2.

o Review piping stress analysis reports.

o Prepare isometric drawings with MTO for offshore Pipelines riser, launcher Pig traps and Receiver Pig traps.

o Prepare technical reports.

o Participate in various project PHA studies ( HAZOP, What-if analyses and check list) for proposed plant modifications and new projects.

o Ensure safe work at all times during projects lifecycle.

  • Corporate with Facilities Integrity team to help them through:

o Participate in the recommendation for the anomaly reports by replacing/removing the corroded/defected piping, valves , offshore Pipelines riser & Pig traps and preparing in-house proposed Pipeline riser, topside piping & Pig traps isometric drawings with MTO.

o Provide short and long term solutions including cost optimization to comply with shutdown activities.

  • Participate and supervision for Management of Change (MOC) activities through:

o GUPCO electronic FCP (Facilities Change Process) system for Plant Facilities (offshore/onshore pipelines and plant equipment, Pipelines and Piping) to ensure compliance with the company specifications for engineering design and safety.

o Ensure that the SOR and scope of work is being met by all Engineering disciplines (Process, Mechanical, E&I, offshore/onshore Pipelines, Piping, Structure, Rotating Equipment, HSE & Process safety) to review/approve the Engineering design of the modifications.

o Ensure that the Engineering documents covered the scope of work are fully uploaded in the electronic system of the MOC system.

o Follow the implementation of the Engineering documents with the required SOW, time frame (schedule) and budget.

o Uploaded the formal close out of the project in the electronic system to close the implemented project.

  • Participate in offshore Pipelines incidents investigation and conclude learnt lessons then share and incorporate in providing recommendations.
  • Supervision and manage contractors for site surveying projects including onshore/offshore pipelines survey (more than 170 subsea pipelines inspection) including:

o Review the Survey Work Request that is prepared by Surveying Contractor Company.

o Incorporate with marine department to develop and implement effective progress and budget control and reporting.

o Review the daily reports and daily progress.

o Review the time break down of the surveying Company.

  • Initiate/propose required conceptual design packages and scope of work for major modifications those shall be prepared by external engineering firms to proceed with FEED/Detailed engineering design phases.
  • Review engineering packages prepared by external engineering firms confirm that :

o Checking basis of design (BOD) for the project.

o Design compliance with the codes and standards and as per Site Technical Practice STP.

o Design packages satisfy process inherently safer design objectives.

o Materials selection compatibility.

  • Evaluating operational problems and advice recommended solutions (Supporting GUPCO operations) :

o Responsible for analyzing operational disorders those appear within GOS Onshore/Offshore operations and propose remedial actions.

o Prepare the required contingency plans for fluids handling.

o Supporting Field Operations for substantial demand and fluid handling & Contingencies.

o Supporting activities of Document Control Center, and engineering documentation library.

  • Establish a good communicate with all project stakeholders from other departments such as the offshore/onshore operation staff , Process Engineers, HSE staff , E&I Engineers, Planning team, Construction team.
  • Apply company health, safety and environmental policy, procedures, regulations, specifications and objectives to ensure safe work at all times.
  • Supervision of in-house draftsmen and provide them with proper information for requirements of Engineering drawings.
  • Participate in training and development of new graduate engineers to allow them to participate in department activities.

Education

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Arab Academy For Science, Technology & Maritime
Alexandria, Egypt
02.2014 - 10.2018

Bachelor Degree of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt
09.2004 - 06.2009

Skills

Proficient in: Ms Office, AutoCAD (2D, 3D), CAESAR II ,PVELITE and MATLAB

Ability to prioritize, Work well without supervision and with team

Skilled at learning new concepts quickly while working well under pressure

Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem- solving and organizational skills

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Additional Information

  • project planning and execution.
  • EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) coordination.
  • Cost control, Risk assessments and Incident investigations.
  • Piping Engineering (design and stress analysis).
  • operations technical support (Process Facilities and pipelines).
  • Management of change (MOC) activities.
  • Engineering review for Contractors and Engineering firm related to piping and equipment.

Affiliations

I have EIT membership at The Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS), Canada, my membership number : 50728

Certification

[Flare System Operation, Design Startup & Commissioning ], [ Sahara ] - [15-1-2023 to 19-1-2023].

Accomplishments


  • [PERFORMING AUTHORITY ASSESSMENT ], [ GUPCO STAFF ] - [ 4-11-2015].
  • [COLD WORK ], [GUPCO STAFF] - [ 25-6-2015 ].
  • [HAZARD IDENTIFICATION (HAZID) ], [GUPCO STAFF] - [ 22-6-2015 ].
  • [RISK ASSESSMENT ], [GUPCO STAFF] - [ 21-6-2015 ].
  • [SPARK POTENTIAL ], [GUPCO STAFF] - [ 20-6-2015 ].
  • [CONTROL OF WORK ], [GUPCO STAFF] - [ 17-6-2015 ].
  • [MECHANICAL ISOLATION], [GUPCO STAFF] - [ 4-4-2015 ].
  • [CONFINED SPACE ENTRY ], [GUPCO STAFF] - [ 6-3-2015 ].
  • [CIVIL DEFENSE AND FIRE FIGHTING], [CIVIL DEFENCE INST.] - [20-8-2013].
  • [FIRE FIGHTING ], [ GUPCO STAFF ] - [ 30-5-2013].
  • [RADIATION EFFECTS], [GUPCO STAFF] - [29-2-2012].
  • [IONIZING RADIATION IN THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY], [GUPCO STAFF] - [28-2-2012].
  • [SAFETY INDUCTION], [GUPCO STAFF] - [14-5-2010].
  • [ENVIRONMENTAL INDUCTION], [GUPCO STAFF] - [12-4-2010].
  • [SAFETY INDUCTION], [GUPCO STAFF] - [10-4-2010].
  • [OCCUPTIONAL HEALTH], [GUPCO STAFF] - [10-4-2010].

Hobbies

Travel broadens mind. I have a deep passion for traveling around the world and discovering new cultures, I find joy and happiness in connecting with people from other cultures. I have been fortune enough to visit numerous countries, including (Canada, Czech republic, England, France, Georgia, Hungary, Lebanon, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Turkey and the USA). I have gained a strong appreciation for diversity and developed strong my adaptability skills.

Timeline

Lead Project Engineer

(GUPCO) JV UAE Dragon Oil
04.2020 - Current

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Arab Academy For Science, Technology & Maritime
02.2014 - 10.2018

Senior Mechanical/Piping Engineer

Facilities Engineering Department(Special Projects), Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO)
04.2010 - 04.2020

Bachelor Degree of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Alexandria University
09.2004 - 06.2009
ALY ELSAYED ALY MAHMOUD MONTASERLead Project Engineer