Karim Nabil

Experience

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  MASSA CONSULTING LTD

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2016

  NDT Inspector, QC Engineer, Radiography Engineer

  Project: Egyptian Refining Company ERC (Oil and gas)Client: GS E&CDuties:As NDT / Radiography Engineer Responsible for performing VT, PT, MT and RT Interpretation on piping Welds. Lead a group of radiographers responsible for piping welds RT with Gama rays Ir192. Preparing inspection reports and NDT control sheets.As QC Engineer Preparing WPS, PQR and WQT. VT/RT Interpretation for piping welds. Read PWHT Charts.

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  PETROJET

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2017

  QC Engineer

  Project: Zohr Development Project (Onshore phase) Oil and GasClient: ENIDuties: Visual/RT, fit-up inspection for steel structure/Built-up Sections. Inspection of materials (Check specifications, certificates, storage, preservation) according to EN and ASME Codes. UT thickness checking of materials. RT Interpretation and UT Check on butt joints Welding and Assembly Inspections for steel ducts, workshop tanks.

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  B&W SPIG

  Jul 2017 - Apr 2019

  𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁: 6th of October add on steam turbine - ACC𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁: Ansaldo Energia𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: As part of the project team for the 6th of October add on steam turbine - ACC, my duties included the following:•𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: I oversaw the installation of steel structures, ducts, motors/gearboxes and piping to ensure that they were installed correctly. This involved checking the alignment, fit, and finish of all components and verifying that all connections were properly secured and sealed.•Manpower management: I was responsible for managing the workforce, including supervisors, fitters, welders, painters, scaffolders, helpers and grinders. This involved ensuring that they were performing their duties correctly. I also ensured that the workforce was sufficient for the needs of the project and that all necessary certifications and training were in place.•Supervision of hydro-tests: I oversaw the hydro-testing process to ensure that it was done correctly. This included verifying that the testing equipment was calibrated and working properly and that the tests were performed at the correct pressure and duration.•Follow-up on touch-up activities: I ensured that any touch-up activities were done correctly. This involved checking for any defects or deficiencies and coordinating with the relevant personnel to address them.•Pre-commissioning activities: I prepared the equipment and systems for commissioning by conducting inspections, testing, and preparations to ensure that they were ready for operation. •I took the necessary precautions and preparations for both the cold and hot commissioning phases to ensure that the equipment and systems were commissioned safely and correctly. This involved coordinating with the commissioning team to ensure that all necessary procedures and protocols were in place and that all personnel were properly trained and equipped. Show less 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁: Assiut Combined Cycle Power Plant 500 MW add on – Air Cooling Condenser (ACC) (EPC Project)𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁: GE/Orascom𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:•I reviewed important project documents related to QA/QC.•Witnessing welders’ qualification according to ASME XI standards which involved conducting personnel and visual/RT (Radiographic Testing) checks to ensure that the welders were properly trained and qualified to perform their duties.•I inspected materials to ensure that they met the related standards. This involved checking specifications, certificates, storage, and preservation to ensure that the materials were suitable for use in the project.•𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Steel structure: I checked the level, verticality, alignment, conformity to drawing, and torque of bolts as per EN1090-2. Piping system: I verified fit-up, conformity of isometrics, conducted visual inspections of completed spools, inspected pipe supports, checked lines’ slope and inspected valves installations and flanged as per drawings and ASME B31.1. Mechanical equipment: I inspected the installations of motors, gearboxes, fans, and as per applicable specifications and related drawings and datasheets This included adjusting the pitch angle for fan blades and checking the position, level, and alignment of pumps.•Conducting a pre-test punch listing and reviewed detailed test packages that outlined the testing requirements and procedures for the project. •I witnessed pneumatic and hydro-tests to ensure that they were done correctly.•Verification that all pre-commissioning activities were completed such as checking the internal cleanliness and conducting a final inspection.•Preparing turn-over packages, which included the final dossier of all project documents, to be handed over to the client upon completion of the project. Show less

  • Mechanical Engineer

    Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

  • QA/QC Mechanical Engineer, Welding Inspector

    Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
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  North Bahariya Petroleum Company

  May 2019 - Feb 2020

  QA/QC Welding Inspector

  - Welding Inspection and RT Interpretation for Pipeline welds according to API 1104.-PQR Tests and WQT Witness.

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  PETROJET

  Mar 2020 - Oct 2024

  o Quality Assurance• Issue internal audits.• Monitor projects NCRs.• Prepare calibration register and calibration plan for project equipment.• Submit weekly and monthly quality reports to the company.• Follow up repair percentage for pipeline.• KPIs monitoring as per project quality plan (PQP).o Engineering• Reviewing EDDRs, IDC matrix, TQ, TD or HOLD registers, Design Basis and Engineering KPIs as per Engineering QP.o Procurement• Review Vendors’ documents; VDRL, procedures, ITP, PIM Packages… ETC. as per AGES-GL-13-001 & AGES-SP-13-002.• Attend KOMs and PIMs.• Review CVs for TPIs (Contractor and 3.2).• Following up tests required for materials.• Raise RFIs inside or outside UAE as per ITP.• Reviewing SMRs along with MTCs.• Following up inspection during production as per ITP.o Construction• Welder’s performance and mechanical test witnessing.• Material inspection for pipes and fittings as per ASME II, API 5L 46th and NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.• Welding inspection for pipeline as per approved WPS.• Inspection of cold bends.• Preparing pipe book; following up stringing, welding and NDT activities.• Following up repair rates. Show less 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:- Piping Isometric Spooling and Weld Map Preparation: This involves creating detailed drawings that show the layout and dimensions of the piping system, as well as the location of welds and other components.- Managing and tracking Welding data, NDT, Releases using SQL databases for estimated 1,200,000 dia. Inches of piping welds.- Preparation and Review Piping test packages: This involves preparing detailed test packages that outline the testing requirements and procedures for the piping system. - Verifying that the testing procedures outlined in the test packages are being followed correctly and tracking the results using a control sheet register.- Preparing and reviewing important project documents and procedures, such as Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Method of Statements. These documents help to ensure that the work is being done correctly and meets the necessary quality standards.- Monitoring the qualifications of the welding personnel to ensure that they are qualified to perform the necessary welding tasks.𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲:- Prepare Annual Internal Audit Plan: This involves creating a plan for conducting internal audits of the project sectors. The plan outlines the areas that will be audited and the procedures that will be followed. - Make internal audits on project sectors according to company quality procedures based on ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System by conducting internal audits of the project sectors to ensure that they are in compliance with the company's quality procedures and ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.- Monitoring the non-conformance reports (NCRs) and surveillance reports (Client or Internal) and appraising proposals for closing. - Prepare detailed audit reports that outline and follow up the findings of the internal audits and any non-conformities that were identified. Show less •As an 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿, I was responsible for managing inspection activities, non-destructive testing (NDT), coordination and reporting to the QA/QC Manager. •I oversaw the inspection team, ensuring that they were performing their duties correctly and meeting the necessary quality standards.•Besides, I conducted mechanical inspections of tanks according to the American Petroleum Institute Standard 650 (API 650). •The inspections covered dimensions, welding, and non-destructive testing (NDT) to ensure that the tanks met the necessary quality standards.•I prepared and submitted important project documents, such as Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Welding Procedures Specifications (WPSs), Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs), and Method of Statements, to the client.•I prepared detailed test packages that outlined the testing requirements and procedures for the piping and tanks. •The test packages ensured that the work was being done correctly and met the necessary quality standards. Show less

  • QA/QC Engineer

    Feb 2024 - Oct 2024

  • QA/QC Engineer

    Feb 2022 - Jan 2024

  • QA/QC Engineer

    Mar 2020 - Jan 2022
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  Archirodon Group N.V.

  Nov 2024 - now

  QA/QC Engineer