Ahmed ELSonbaty, CEng Projects Engineering

ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL

Chartered Engineer, MIMechE - UK Engineering Council, highly motivated and results

driven; grossed engineering experience in oil, gas & petrochemicals projects more than

25 years of continuous experience. Adopts managerial and leading capabilities for

completing demanding projects within crucial timelines. Thorough, detail and process

oriented, strong follow-through skills. Known for analyzing project situation and

implementing innovative resolutions.

Experienced project engineer executing client side projects, managing construction

contractors, carryout the prequalification of vendors and technical evaluation of bids.

Wide experience in piping design, stress analysis, pipelines design, calculations,

specifications, materials evaluation, plant design, centrifugal pumps, review equipment,

packages specifications and data sheets. Participate in construction follow up and pre-

commissioning activities.

• Oil/ gas Processing Plants • Material Requirements

• Engineering of Pipelines • Prequalification & Procurement

• Concurrent Project Management • Training & Leadership

• Petrochemicals • Oil wells gathering

• Gas / CO2/ water injection facilities • Oil wells artificial lifting

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science, BSc Mechanical Engineering 1989 - Kuwait University, Kuwait

CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIP

Chartered Engineer, MIMechE, through the Engineering Council – UK since

Dec. 2013.

Certified PHA Lead; TUV-Nord; Oct. 2014

Appointed as Member of ADCO pool of experts for developing the training

system, since 2011.

Associate Value specialist - SAVE International, 2006

WORK EXPERIENCE

2016 – Present

A/ CHIEF MECHANICAL ENGINEER – In-House Engineering

Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Petroleum Operations Ltd.(ADCO),

Technical Center, In-House Engineering, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Leads and supervises, about 43 mechanical multi-disciplines (Piping/ Pipeline/

Static Equipment/ Rotating) to ensure that appropriate codes, practices and

standards are observed. Leads/ participates in special investigations to resolve

complicated issues.

Assume the ultimate technical authority, advisor and reference to other engineers

and specialists in the related respective technical discipline. Provides expert

services, within the sphere of his discipline, on the design and development of in-

house major engineering projects, relating to both new facilities and modifications

to existing plant and systems.

Responsible for the technical attestation in the related discipline of conceptual

studies and in-house engineering projects, studies and reviews.

MAIN DUTIES: Plans, directs and actively participates in the ongoing training and

development of own self and subordinates with special emphasis on UAE Nationals.

This includes assessing employees’ training and development needs, directing the

preparation of structured development programs, monitoring progress and

counseling trainees on alternative career paths and job profiles available in the

company.

Leads/participates in stakeholder teams, in the capacity of discipline expert

responsible for the Value Assurance Process (VAP).

Allocates work to subordinates. Directs and participates in the revision and

refinement of initial project designs, specifications, costs, and phasing preparation

of project strategy.

Participates in the development of schedules and project programs in conjunction

with Engineering Managers and Planning & Control Managers.

Directs and approves the preparation of overall technical in-house engineering work

programs.

2008 – 2016

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER - Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil

Operations(ADCO); BAB – E & P, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Achieved the level-5 of career ladder expert starting from April, 2011 with higher

level of authorities in mechanical engineering assuming the reference point/

authority in Mechanical engineering for Bab field project engineering team and

provides guidance and support to engineers in the discipline for all projects

undertaken by BAB engineering team. Evaluate the PMC and consultant discipline

candidates for EPC projects. Direct and Lead multidiscipline mechanical engineers

during different engineering phases of the project. Participates/ provide input into

the division business plan.

2013 - 2015 Major Projects Accomplished:

BAB Integrated Facilities Project – Concept & FEED

The project includes developing ADCO surface facilities to produce additional 30K

BOPD from new reserves of Th.A and TH.H zones and sustain the production of

450K BOPD through the Updip and Attic new zones. The project also involves the

introduction of wells drilling pads for gathering and testing facilities and a new

central processing plant that consists of liquid receiving facilities, two liquid

processing separation trains with 200MBOPD total oil production capacity, gas

compressions trains, atmospheric storage tanks, produced water treatment and

associated pipelines network for the gathering and export facilities. The

responsibilities included preparation of terms of references; perform technical bid

evaluation for the conceptual stage, FEED and EPC stages, and carry out technical

bid evaluation for the project management team and assess/interview the

mechanical disciplines team members. Participate into the project’s milestone

review sessions during the conceptual, FEED and EPC stages. review and establish

the project’s design basis, engineering deliverables, resolve all design issues related

to the new production pad concept and routing of the pipelines network and

coordinate with the master plan team for finalizing the location of drilling pads

providing clear instructions to the feed consultant on the way forward.

Responsibilities extends as the lead for the PMT mechanical disciplines team during

the EPC tendering and the technical evaluation phase for the project.

2011 – Cont.

Habshan-1 Field Development Project.

Accomplished the Conceptual study, FEED and EPC stages and carry out the

technical bid evaluation for the EPC contractor and the PMC bid; evaluate and select

the PMC mechanical discipline team members. Undertake the responsibilities of

mechanical engineering discipline through the management of change provide

technical support to the project team during the technical evaluation for long lead

items and review vendor deliverables for static and rotating equipment.

The project objective is the deliver additional production oil capacity of

30,000BOPD. The project consists of oil producer wells, gathering manifolds, MPFM

testing facility, 20Km transfer pipeline to the liquid processing plant and 3 high-

pressure water injection clusters with injection wells.

2012 – 2016

BAB CO2 Injection Pilot Project.

Accomplished the FEED stage; carry out the technical bid evaluation for mechanical

scope of work for the EPC contractor and the PMC bid, evaluate and select the PMC

mechanical discipline team. Provide technical support, participate in milestone

review sessions and assess/ evaluate technical deviations during the EPC stage.

The project consists of installing about 70Km size 8”high pressure rated 287barg

pipeline for injecting the dense phase CO2 into 2 injection clusters alternating with

injection water and gathering pipelines for transferring the produced oil from two

new wells to the field-gathering manifold and testing facilities.

2011 – 2015 Replacement of RDS-3 Transfer Line Project.

Accomplished the FEED and EPC for the installation of about 15Km 18" transfer line

with launcher/ receiver pigging facilities and tie-in with existing facilities for

multiphase hydrocarbons sour service.

2009 – 2012 BAB North Additional Three Water Injection Clusters.

Accomplished the FEED and EPC stages carried out by specialized contractors for

the installation of three high-pressure water injection clusters. Each facility includes

high-pressure water injection pump, 2 chemical injection packages, tie-in with

supply water wells, water headers and flowlines to injection wells.

2010 – 2012

BAB Artificial Lift Gas Injection Pilot Project.

Accomplished the FEED/ Detail engineering, procurement and Construction stages

carried out by specialized contractors for two pilot gas lift wells. The project

includes gas wellhead injection piping, chemical injection package, pressure let

down control station, U/G gas supply pipeline with tie-in from existing gas

distribution trunk-line and tie-in with existing oil producer wellhead piping.

2009 – 2012

Habshan-2 & Thamama-G Field Development Project.

Objective is to add 80,000BOPD to current production capacity. Involves the tie-in

of more than 40wells with pipelines connected to new remote gathering stations

and transfer lines to the main processing station. Participate in the technical bid

evaluation for the EPC contractor and the PMC bids. Provide technical support

during project execution evaluating technical deviations, leading the 3D model

reviews and approve the close out actions.

2009 – 2013

Managerial Role.

Act as the engineering manager under taking divisional engineering responsibilities

whenever the Engineering manager is unavailable, leading the team of senior

discipline engineers, participate in management related coordination and review

meetings on division milestones and project progress.

2010 – 2013

Plant Modification Requests.

Focal point coordinator for the management of change process for BAB field plant

modification requests; responsibilities includes the coordination and liaise with

operation counter focal point following the status of requests during evaluation and

execution stages, provide input into the financial proposals and implementation

plans.

2009 – Cont.

Incident investigation

Review the recovery modification plan for Rumitha Central Processing Plant fire

incident, 2016.

BAB field Flow Surge Tank Explosion incident, 2014

BAB field central processing station production header movement, 2010

Gas producer well BB-385 pipeline rupture, 2009

2009 – Cont.

Mentoring/ Coaching & Supervision.

Supervise fresh graduate engineers along their training development providing

assistance in preparing the developer yearly personal development plans,

participating in the monthly progress review meetings and assessment panels.

Carry out technical assessment for developers and participate into the Career

Ladder Assessment panel for mechanical engineers as assigned.

Supervise the engineering activities performed by the new operational mechanical

engineer upon completing the training program.

Recognized as member for the company pool of experts; 2012; for developing the training programs and as a verifier for the assessment process.

2003 – 2008

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER, Level-4 - Abu Dhabi Company for

Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO); E&P - BuHasa. Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ensures application of correct codes, standards and design engineering practices

in the design and development of mechanical systems and plants associated with

the Company's oil and gas production, pressure maintenance, transport and export.

Provides expert advice to discipline engineers in mechanical design, and guidance

in selection of major mechanical equipment. Ensures consistent approach in

designing the plant and specifying the equipment. Provides technical advice to

others on mechanical engineering related matters.

Participates in the investigation of the technical and commercial aspects of project

work. Evaluates plant modification requests. Support projects groups during

construction and commissioning. Prepares tenders technical packages and

contract documents. Contribute to/ Evaluate the conceptual design package and

detailed designs prepared by consultants. Approve project deliverables. Advises on

selection of suppliers and analysis of tenders. Participates in the training and

development of assigned UAE national employees. Ensures that Company health,

safety and environmental policy, procedures, regulations and objectives being

effectively implemented in his domain.

2008

Main Accomplishments:

Bida AlQemzan Field Development Project.

The project objective is to produce about 30,000bopd involves the conceptual

studies for a new field development. The project includes installing oil pipeline

gathering systems, multiphase testing facility, multiphase pumping system, oil

transfer pipeline to central processing station and water injection system.

2008

BuHasa North Shouaiba Water Injection Clusters Project.

The scope involves the preparation of data sheets, specifications and material

requisition for 5 high-pressure water injection clusters and the scope of work and

terms of reference for the consultant to prepare the FEED.

2005 – 2007

South Shouaiba Gas Lift and WAG Pilot Project.

The project scope includes the installation of well gas injection surface facilities for

10 oil producers along with more than 30km gas injection pipelines network and

pressure letdown station.

2003 – 2006

BuHasa Field Development Project.

The project involves the upgrade and replacement of the existing central

processing and production facilities at BuHasa Field. The responsibilities included

reviewing mechanical deliverables, prepare & evaluate contractor scope for

variation orders, resolve technical queries. Assigned as PMT Senior Mechanical

Engineer and carry out following up/ monitoring of construction works, carry out

inspection on static equipment and machinery pumps, participate in preparing

punch list and pre-commissioning activities.

2003 - 2005 Gas Injection Wells (Bu-511, 512 & 514).

The project includes the procurement and installation of wellhead control panel

and high-pressure injection facility along with injection flowlines extended from

existing gas injection pipeline.

2003 - 2006

Huwaila Field Development Project.

Installation of a remote wells gathering manifold with multiphase pumping station

and 10", 27Km transfer P/L for fluid transport to the nearest remote gathering

station in Buhasa field.

2007

Incident investigation

North East BAB Field Central Processing Failure of underground closed drain

system

Buhasa field water injection header positive seal joint coupling failure.

2004 – 2008 Plant Modification Requests.

Focal point coordinator for the management of change process for Buhasa field

plant modification requests; responsibilities includes the coordination and liaise

with operation counter focal point following the status of requests during evaluation

and execution stages, provide input into the financial proposals and implementation

plans.

2004 – 2008 Mentoring/ Coaching & Supervision.

Supervise fresh graduate engineers along their training development providing

assistance in preparing the developer yearly personal development plans,

participating in the monthly progress review meetings and assessment panels.

Carry out technical assessment for developers and participate into the Career

Ladder Assessment panel for mechanical engineers as assigned.

2001 – 2003

Senior Project Engineer - Oriental Petrochemicals Company (OPC).

Cairo, EGYPT

Assume the project engineer responsibilities for the Propane Dehydrogenation

project. Participate in preparing the scope for the EPC contractor tender.

Participates in Bids evaluation and clarification. Participates in agreements

negotiation. Participates in preparing the project feasibility study. Reply to

contractor's clarification and information needs.

Prepare the invitation to tender package for the EPP utilities project.

Participate in contract negotiation for the supply of feed stock propane gas

Participates in preparing the project feasibility study for the Propane

Dehydration project and licensor process evaluation.

Participate in preparing the technical annex of the polyester production plant in

North West of Gulf of Suez.

1998 – 2001 Senior Piping/ Project Engineer - Orientals Petrochemicals Company

(OPC). Cairo, EGYPT

Egyptian Polypropylene Project, EPC

Review all piping and static equipment detail engineering deliverables issued by the

Polypropylene EPC contractor (TOYO Engineering). Review piping and static

equipment materials purchase orders and endorse Release for Shipment Note.

Evaluate and prepare company responses to contractors’ change order requests.

Witness the inspection of static equipment and piping hydrostatic.

Participate in preparing Mechanical completion and inspection punch list and

resolution close out with the EPC contractor.

2000 - 2001 Main accomplishments:

Al-Sukhna Propylene Ship Tanker Receiving Berth Facilities.

Undertake the senior project engineer responsibilities for the installation of a

propylene ship tanker receiving facilities berthing dolphins, ship approaching

channel, propylene loading arm, centrifugal booster pump and power supply diesel

generators.

2000 –2001 Al Sukhna Berth Propylene Transfer Pipeline.

Responsible pipeline/ project engineer for the engineering and construction of the

size 10” propylene 8Km P/L from the propylene ship tanker-receiving berth to the

propylene receiving storage tanks at the Egyptian Polypropylene Plant site.

2000 – 2001 New Propylene Storage Sphere Tank and its associated systems.

Achieve the project engineer responsibilities. Placing the purchase order for the

19m diameter propylene spherical storage tank, civil works, procurement and

installation of piping works, tie-ins with existing systems, extension of fire water

ring, deluge sprinkler system and pre-commissioning activities.

1999

Re-location of Egyptian Polypropylene Plant EPP Construction Site.

Undertake the project engineer responsibilities for coordinating the from Alexandria

(North Coast of Egypt) to the new industrial area at gulf of Suez (East coast of

Egypt) that includes the alignment of the plant layout avoiding change orders and

accommodating new plant facilities for the process flare, plant utilities and new

propylene receiving facilities.

Participate in evaluating technical bids.

Follow up construction works undertaken by different contractors.

1996 – 1999 Plant Layout/ Piping Engineer - Freelance. Cairo, EGYPT

Carry out plant layout, piping design and consultancy services for

engineering consultant contractors and plant owners

1999 Brown & Root Ltd Project for Gupco Wellhead platforms & central

Processing Station, Red Sea.

Prepare the plot plans for a number of wellhead platforms and a central processing

platform for the conceptual design under the team of Egypt branch.

1999 Blending kettle inlet pig-able piping, Mobil, Alexandria, Egypt.

The scope includes the engineering of a pig-able piping for the feed lines to the

blending kettle of the oil blending plant.

1998 ESSO Lube Oil Blending Plant at 10th of Ramadan City, Cairo, Egypt.

The scope of work includes the preparation of 3D modeling, stress analysis and isometric drawings for tankage yard with a number of different tanks sizes for the

oil feed and additives, transfer pumps, blending and drum filling area.

1996 Ship Re-fueling Tanks & Pumping station, Mobil Egypt, Port Said.

The scope includes preparing the plant layout and piping engineering works for the relocation of the fuel oil and additives storage tanks along with the filling

pumps and manifold.

1996 - 1998 Piping Technical Engineer - Engineering for the Petroleum and Process

Industries (ENPPI). Cairo, EGYPT

Prepare piping material specification to suit related project. Selects/ assign valves

types and provide piping input on the P&ID's. Perform piping and pipelines wall

thickness calculations. Prepare line designation table. Prepare hydrostatic test

maps and sheets. Prepares technical part for sub-contract activities such as

commissioning leak test and chemical cleaning for piping. Prepare and issue piping

material requisitions. Evaluate vendor's technical offers and prepare technical bid

tabulations and evaluation reports. Review Vendor data/ packages.

1998

1997 – 1998

1997 – 1998

1997 – 1998

1997 – 1998

1998

1997

1997

Main Accomplishments:

PETROLEUM PRODUCTS LOADING FACILITIES, MIDTAP.

LIGHT NAPHTHA ISOMERIZATION PROJECT, CORC.

NAPHTHA ISOMERIZATION PROJECT, APRC.

MELEIHA FIELD UPGRADING OBAYIED PROJECT, AGIBA.

OBAYIED PIPELINES PROJECT, BAPETCO.

MIDTAP PRODUCT TRANSFER PIPLINES, MIDTAP.

FIRE FIGHTING NETWORK UPGRADE, PETROGAS.

Hydrocracking Complex, NPC.

1994 - 1996 Stress Analysis Engineer - Engineering for the Petroleum & Process

Industries (ENPPI). CAIRO

Starting from Sept.1994, I undertook the additional assignment for the department

computer coordinator being responsible for the preparation and maintaining the

piping department listing of all software and hardware. Liaise with Information

Systems Department in all matters related to the piping department needs.

Coordinate computer-training courses required for the piping department. Initiate

a library for all department software manuals and all other related computer

documents.

Extract and prepare M.T.O from piping model database. Generate Isometric

drawings from piping model. Provide Technical support and training for AutoCAD

users

1995 - 1996

1995

1994 - 1995

1995 - 1996

Main Accomplishments:

QARUN FIELD DEVELOPMENT, QPC.

Perform the 2 1/2d modeling for Building an Industrial Sugar plant

Train new engineers on the use of pro-pipe

Lead, train & participate the piping design group in designing and building 3D

piping model using Pro-Pipe software.

1992 – 1996

Stress Analysis Engineer - Engineering for the Petroleum and Process

Industries (ENPPI). Cairo, EGYPT

Responsible for performing the stress analysis calculations, specifying supports

type & Location, liaise with civil department for design of civil/ pipe-rack supports

for in-house projects. Leads/ Participates in-house projects in stress analysis

section. Perform flexibility analysis of critical lines assuring conformance to

allowable stress limits within relevant code. Assures acceptable pipe load

characteristics on all equipment nozzles according to relevant equipment code.

Participates in material take off and requisitioning of pipe support materials. Review

vendor drawings and stress analysis reports. Prepare analog study package for

reciprocating Compressors. Check the proposed profile for offshore pipeline profile

for natural bends. Carry out rout selection for onshore pipelines, perform stress

analysis calculations and specify pipeline anchorage system and offshore expansion

loop / doggie leg.

1995 - 1996

1995 - 1996

1994 - 1995

1993 – 1994

1993 – 1994

1993 – 1994

1992 – 1993

1991 - 1993

Main Accomplishments:

REHABILITATION OF ARMANT FACTORY, SIIC.

PORT FOUAT FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.

SPENT OIL RE-REFINING PLANT, APC.

AMERYA LPG RECOVER PLANT, EGPC.

ABU QIR OFFSHORE GAS COMPRESSION PROJECT, WEPCO.

T-AREA GAS COMPRESSION STATION, EGPC.

SUMED PIPELINES AND PUMPING STATIONS PROJECT, SUMED.

TRANSGULF GAS COMPONENT PROJECT, EGPC.

1991 - 1992 Piping trainee Engineer - Engineering for the Petroleum and Process

Industries (ENPPI). Cairo, EGYPT

Undertake the in-house piping design-training program for piping engineers.

Perform real work activities as part of on-job training development under the

supervision of senior staff engineers

Accomplished the first project assignment as the piping stress analysis engineer

for TANKAGE FIRE FIGHTING, Misr Petroleum Company, Cairo Airport, 1991.

Achieved the design of the centrifugal gas compressor piping stress analysis

calculations and supporting system.

Perform the piping stress analysis calculations for several piping systems under

the supervision of the project assigned senior engineer.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Windows, MS Office Pro

AutoCAD

CAESAR II stress analysis software.

UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATED COURSES

1989 - 1990 Mechanical Engineering - Kuwait University. Kuwait

Joined the Kuwait University MSc program for Mechanical Engineering on

1989/ 1990, completed the first year program courses requirements. Program

was terminated upon the Invasion of Kuwait on Oct.1990.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES

Talent Development Centre and 360 Feeback, AUH, 2015

Making Strategy, Talent & Capability Management Division, AUH, 2015

Certified PHA Leader, TUV-Nord, AUH, 2014

LEADING WITHOUT AUTHORITIES, ADCO, AUH, 2012

VERIFIER training, Select, AUH, 2012

Energy Management- Process & Control; ADCO-seminar, AUH, 2012

Energy Management- Compressor & Control Batch-1; ADCO Seminar, AUH, 2012

H2S and Breathing Apparatus Awareness; ADCO (12February 2012) - AUH, 2012

PROBLEM SOLVING & DECISION MAKING; ALROWAD, AUH, 2009

CONTRACT & VENDOR MANAGEMENT; Spearhead, AUH, 2009

API 650 CODDED DESIGN OF WELDDED STEEL TANKS FOR BULK STORAGE; TUV

Nord, AUH, 2008

PRESSURE VESSEL INTEGRITY THROUGH DESIGN OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE,

INSPECTION & ANALYSIS; Define, AUH, 2007

PROJECT PROCUREMENT/ CONTRACT AND QULITY MANAGEMENT; PMI, AUH,

2007

PROJECT TIME/ SCHEDULE AND COST MANAGEMENT; PMI, AUH, 2007

CAMS Assessor training course, ADCO, AUH, 2006

ASSOCIATE VALUE SPECIALIST; SAVE Int., AUH, 2006

CAMS Assessor; ADCO, AUH, 2006

CAMS Awareness Workshop; ADCO, AUH, 2006

LEADERSHIP, EMPOWERMENT AND DELEGATION; Meric Training, 2006

MULTIPHASE PUMPING COURSE; 2st International seminar, AUH, 2005

E-COMMERCE AND ONLINE BIDDING; ALMAHA HR, AUH, 2005

Air Conditioning & Energy Management; ADCO in-house, AUH, 2005

MULTIPHASE PUMPING COURSE; 1st International seminar, AUH, 2004

Effective Time Management; ALMAHA, AUH, 2004

TOTAL QUALITY AWARNESS/ MANAGEMENT; ALMAHA HR, AUH, 2004

SULPHIDE STRESS CRACKING; 4th ADCO International Corrosion Conference,

AUH, 2004

ADCO PLANT MODIFICATION PROCEDURE, Meric, AUH, 2003

COMMUNICATION SKILLS; The British Council Teaching Center, CAIRO,1997

ADVANCED VISUAL BASIC 3.0, Sarhank training program, CAIRO, 1996

Rebis Computer Aided Design Pro-Pipe software, ECAD Inc. HOUSTON, TX USA,

1995

Rebis Computer Aided Design Customizing Pro-Pipe software, ECAD Inc.

HOUSTON, TX USA, 1995

Rebis Computer Aided Design Pro-Iso software, ECAD Inc. HOUSTON, TX USA,

1995

Rebis Computer Aided Design P&ID software, ECAD Inc. HOUSTON, TX USA, 1995

Rebis Computer Aided Design Specgen software, ECAD Inc. HOUSTON, TX USA,

1995

MICROSOFT ACCESS; IBM World Trade Corporation, CAIRO, 1995

COMPUTER AIDED PIPE STRESS ANALYSIS, CAESARII, Cairo, 1992

PIPING DESIGN training program for piping engineers; Enppi, CAIRO, 1991.

PERSONAL CONTACTS

Mail Address: P.O Box. 41304, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Mobile: +971 50-4170190

E-mail address: aelsonbaty@adco.ae / aelsonbaty2011@yahoo.com