Naveed Ali

Mechanical & Petroleum Engineer
Abu Dhabi


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Skills
Material Inspection Welding Inspection DT & NDT EHS Presentation & Communication Report Writing Audit Rig & Wellhead Equipment Training Mud/Cement Rheological Modeling Drilling Operations
  • Experience
    13 Years
  • U.A.E Experience
    3 Years
  • Industry
    Oil , Gas & Energy
  • Nationality
    Pakistan
  • Visa status
    Employment Visa in UAE
  • Qualification
    Master - M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering (Drilling & Production)- GPA 2.0, TU Clausthal, Germany
  • Driving License:
Other Matching Titles/Position
QAQC Engineer (Mechanical/Welding/NDT/Coating)
EHS & Quality Engineer
Rig/Drilling EHS/Q Coordinator, Supervisor
EHS /Technical Trainer
Industry Titles
Oil , Gas & Energy

Summary of Career

Achievements
Drilling Technology

- Formulate state of the art abrasive spacer & new experimental apparatus, Fangmann/TUC-GPA 1.3/90%, Germany


Wind Turbine

- Nominated as group leader for construction of wind turbine with UK team (Engr. without boarder).


Wellhead and EPC

- Nominated as project engineer & focal point by Saudi Aramco PMT for submission of 2 wellheads


Zubail Oil Field Development EPC Project

Independently managed on-site inspection of 75 flowline, oil transfer line, water trunkline, water injection lines


Work Experience (Employment History)

Experience as Lecturer

  • Employer

  • From

    01 May 2006

  • To

    31 May 2008

  • Detail

    Project: Renewable energy workshop: construction of homemade wind turbine with UK organization EWB
    - Delivered lectures of engineering mechanics, workshop technology, drawings & Auto CAD.
    - Design & demonstrate experiments, monitor students activities in mechanical workshop

Experience as QAQC Engineer Mechanical

  • Employer

  • From

    15 June 2008

  • To

    30 July 2010

  • Detail

    Project: Khuff Gas Project-wellhead & X-mas tree installation (Uthmania & Hawiyah)/Sour Gas wells ($110m)
    - Scope of Work: Construction of more than 16 Wellheads with HP gas wells having sour gas, flow-line hook up with X-Mas tree and oil transfer lines (24” & 36”) as per Saudi Aramco Standards.
    - Witnessed PMI, ferrite check, material inspection for spec, dimension & condition such as pipes, fittings, valves.
    - Witness Weld Inspection including join fit-up, Pre, in‒process & post weld as per Aramco checklist
    - Coordination with NDT crew for carrying-out of weld NDT inspection, monitor RT backlog & review NDE reports.
    - Monitored welder qualification test, issue certificates as per ASME IX, API 1104, AWS D1.1 and control repair rate.
    - Monitored heat treatment of W/H spools, review PWHT reports & hardness test of piping spools & fittings.
    - Carried out internal audit, identified areas of improvement, recommendation/corrective action & managed NCRs.
    - Reports: Preparing reports such as daily fit-up, weld visual/production, NDT, coating/painting, NCR, registers etc.
    - Managed equipment calibration and certificates (welding machines, P/T gages, inspection tools etc.).
    - Prepared test pack, monitor pigging, filling, pressure testing, leak testing, dewatering & final re-instatement.
    - Pre-commissioning of piping/pipeline & clearance of punch-list items during walk downs for start-up & operations.
    - Performed inspection, testing & installation of Xmas tree, valve, flanges, adaptors, wellhead piping spools, valves, cross country pipeline, Ensured FAT are done & accepted as per Aramco Engg Standard.

Experience as Lab Assistant/Master Thesis student (mud/cementing lab)

  • Employer

  • From

    01 November 2011

  • To

    28 February 2012

  • Detail

    Project: Investigation on filter cake erosion with state-of-the-art abrasive spacer employing newly developed experimental approach.

Experience as QAQC Coordinator/ Engineer

  • Employer

  • From

    09 April 2013

  • To

    20 May 2015

  • Detail

    Project: Zubair Oil Field Development ($ 359m)
    - Scope of Work: Execute construction & commissioning of 75 oil wells, wellheads & DGS plant, flow-line (6” & 8”), pipeline/oil transfer lines (18”, 24”, 36” & 52”), Water Trunk lines (10”, 16”, 24”).
    - Reviewed engineering drawings (Isometrics, as built drawing, red line mark-up, P & IDs) and ensured that all activities are carried out as per approved drawing and correct material is used.
    - Led line inspectors team, assigning tasks & site allocation on daily basis, provide guidelines and on-site monitoring to ensure construction activities are executed in compliance with project specification, with quality and safety.
    - Surveillance of materials storage, handling, dimension check, MTC/FAT, traceability & review of vendor document.
    - PIPELINE: Performed range of pipeline (OFL, OTL & WIL) inspection activities such as pipe stringing, welding, NDT, field joint coating, hydrostatic testing and pre-commissioning activities.
    - Piping & Structural fabrication: Monitored erection and fabrication of  wellhead & DGS piping, fabrication & structural works (support, well guard/platform, skids, anchors, launcher & receiver).
    - Define joints identification system, monitor join fit-up & inspection of pre, in-process & post welding.
    - Golden Tie-Ins Inspection ensured final golden tie-in is aligned with wellhead, piping/plant without stresses, inspection of joint fit-up, Pre, in‒process & post weld, coordinate NDT for bevel, root/hot passes & full weld.
    - Tank Fabrication: fit-up & inspection of shell/vertical/bottom joints, peaking, bending & plumpness (API 650/653)
    - Coordinated NDT activities, assessment of NDT results and monitor heat treatment of piping spools.
    - Coating & Painting: Inspection of paint & insulation systems, surface preparation (SSPC), abrasive material & blasting, WFT/DFT inspection, HSS installation (Canusa procedure) & holiday testing.
    - Reports: Prepared project quality procedures & audits documents, technical reports, WPS/PQR, pipe/bend report, welding report, weld map/log, NDT report, PWHT, hardness test report, coating report, RFI/WQT/NCR registers.
    - Performed verification & validation of the calibration certification of welding machine & equipment.
    - Control on NCR and root cause analysis for corrective/preventive action, follow up corrective action and close out.
    - Test Pack Preparation: reviewed of test pack, drawing, survey reports, welding/NDT reports, coating/painting & holiday test/lowering reports and test equipment certificates (gages, valves, manifold etc.).
    - Pressure Testing: Witnessed line cleaning, gauging, pigging, filling, pressurization (pressure/leak test), stabilization, de-watering, drying as per client spec./API/ASME code and ensured pressure test reports are released.
    - Walk downs & mechanical clearance of all punch list items during pre-commissioning & re-instatement

Experience as Q/EHS Coordinator (Drilling Operations)

  • Employer

  • From

    15 November 2015

  • To

    31 October 2017

  • Detail

    Project: Hire of 3 x 1500 HP Onshore Drilling Rigs ($ 100m)
    - Scope of Work: Worked on Greatwall land rigs GW-65, GW-75 & GW-164 with 1500 HP on ADNOC fields (Buhasa, Shah & Qusahwira) with HP (3000 psi) & 5-35% H2S, successfully drilled 25 deviated wells
    - Managing Contracts: Reviewed technical, contractual & commercial issues, master contract, sub-contractor pre-qualification, quotation, cost analysis, compiling contract/vendor list, invoice register & monitor daily drilling costs
    - Rigs Pre-startup Audits: performed detail inspection (Cat: I-IV) of 3 rigs in compliance with ADNOC/API requirements, prepared audit report & execute actions on outstanding items for rig acceptance.
    - Inspection of Drilling Rigs: carried out inspection(visual, dimensional, NDE) of Derrick structures, crown & travelling blocks, hooks, swivel, TDS (11SA), draw-works, hoisting equipment, elevators & mud pump per API Std.
    - Ensured all rig site lifting equipment & accessories (rope, slings, shackles, eye etc.) are inspected & maintained.
    - Equipment Maintenance: Coordinated equipment maintenance, overhaul & repair such as mud pump, draw-works, TDS, crown block, well control equipment, choke, tool joint, firefighting unit, generator, compressors etc.
    - Drilling Operations: assisted Operation & rig manager in day-to-day drilling operations as per drilling program including risk assessment, provision of resources, rig acceptance & resume drilling activities.
    - Reviewed potential risks outlined in well program, communicate with rig crew in operation meeting and ensured implementation of appropriate controls against all risks in the well operations.
    - Reports: Prepared DDRs, Weekly DTM Report & Operations Summary, Weekly & monthly Fuel Report, work orders, Equipment inspection report, performance benchmarking, risk register and project EHS.
    - Attended meetings including client weekly EHS, rig inspection, rig move, daily operations & contractor.

Experience as Freelance Trainer and Consultant (Technical/EHS)

  • Employer

  • From

    01 January 2018

  • To

    04 October 2018

  • Detail

    Project: Conduct QMS 9001 Gap analysis study of Dolphin Energy UAE for ISO certification
    - Carried out Quality & EHS audits of vender/suppliers/sub-contractors; provide recommendations & action plan
    - Delivered mandatory EHS trainings to ADNOC’s sub-contractors operational workforce such as H2S & EEBA (API49), confined space, risk assessment, firefighting, scaffolding, lifting operation etc.
    - Carried out pre-course preparation, pre & post questionnaires and final assessments as required.
    - Developed training programs for short & long-term management of competence assurance with focus on field-based workforce, facilitates training sessions and the implementation of programs.
    - Reviewed & evaluated training modules, processes, practices, identify areas of improvement & prepare action plan
    - Oversees the training for all contracts including the delivery, scheduling, resourcing & recording of internal/ external training. Assist management for the suitability, availability & cost of training
    - Managed external relationships with preferred suppliers for external training and ensures cost value is achieved and billing processes are effective

Experience as Sr. QAQC Engr/Coordinator/Welding Inspector

  • Employer

  • From

    05 October 2018

  • To

    28 February 2020

  • Detail

    Project: Water Injection Network Installation, Wells hookup and PPG Inter-connections (raw gas) (80 $ m)
    - Handled technical/engineering queries during construction, testing & commissioning of the project.
    - Prepared and reviewed documents such as client/ENI specifications, procedures, method statements, P & IDs, Isometric drawings, red mark-up, ITP, WPS/PQR/WQT etc. for wellhead, piping, structure and pipeline.
    - Reviewed hot tapping procedure, WPS/PQR & monitored on site execution in compliance with API 2201/1104
    - Material Inspection: assured all equipment, service tool, spare parts & material are complying with client specs., drawing, dimensional check, deployed on location, ready to use & function fit prior to beginning each job.
    - Performed inspection of wellhead/DGS including fabrication, installation & testing of piping spools, valves, fittings & ensure erection/assembly of equipment, piping & its final hookup with X-Mas tree & at production facility (API 6A).
    - Monitored pre, in-process & post welding & fabrication in subcontractor/vendor facility/workshop & at field
    - Consumable storage: ensured electrodes are stored & handled properly and backed if required
    - Coordinate & facilitate on site NDT activities including joints identification, verification & NDT methods/technique.
    - Witnessed qualification test, inspection of equipment, blasting, painting/coating activities for equipment, piping, structure, pipelines & ensured that surface & WFT/DFT comply with spec. Prepared painting/coating reports
    - Conducted frequent audits and inspections to ensure the effectiveness of QHSE programs & procedures at assigned location; provide recommendations for improvement & follow-up their implementation
    - Witnessed alignment of piping, valves, flanges & fittings, hydrostatic/leak tightness test & N2 purging in system.
    - Conducted field walk downs of finished work orders for verification & sign off punch list items
    - Prepare & review mechanical completion dossier & coordinate with all departments for documents
    - Built effective relationships with client & subcontractor that reflect & support core company values.

Academic Qualification

Master 12 March 2013

M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering (Drilling & Production)- GPA 2.0, TU Clausthal, Germany

Bachelor 30 March 2006

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering University Peshawar, Pakistan
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