Youssef Hafiz

Experience

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  CB&I

  Dec 2011 - Oct 2013

  Piping Stress Engineer

  - I performed formal and non-formal piping stress analysis of piping systems that are connected to pumps, turbines, FRP tanks, reciprocating compressors, PSVs, air coolers, blowdown, flare, fire-fighting systems, etc. Also, I analysed cases such as equipment settlement, lined and jacketed pipes and modular designs.- Checked for leakage of API/NEMA nozzles and reported nozzle loads to equipment’s vendors.- Directed and maintained client’s requirements for the new plant design, project desktop, and follow up lead office instructions.- Selected special pipe components such as bellows, crack arrestors and components related to the discipline.- Designed special supports and structure related to the piping- Estimated and reported the pipe loads to other disciplines and - Issued necessary documentation: piping stress report, standard and special pipe support drawings, pipe class material specification, critical pipe list.Projects:- Longford Gas conditioning plant (LNG); client: Exxon Mobil, UK- Gorgon Project Barrow-Island (LNG); clients: Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and Shell, Australia- Cartagena refinery expansion (Onshore refinery); Client: Reficar, Columbia- Advanced Propylene & Ethylene (pipeline); client: Petro Rabigh, KSA- Development of piping stress & supporting workflow; client: CB&I Cairo office. Show less

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  PROMECH Engineering - Educational partner of of Dassault Systèmes

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2015

  Application Engineer
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  American University in Cairo

  Jul 2014 - Jan 2017

  - ASME code for power piping, B31.1 (4 rounds)- ASME code for process piping, B31.3 (8 rounds)- ASME code for pipeline transportation systems for gases, B31.8 (3 round)- Piping Stress Analysis Using Caesar II (8 rounds)- Design and Construction of Piping Systems (1 round) To investigate the failure occurred in the hot water line, I visited the site and reported the observation of the failure. Then, I reviewed design data, including stress analysis reports, hydraulic calculations, equipment and pipe components selection, etc. From this, I modelled the existing system to prove the proposed failure causes and reported it. Finally, I proposed remedial plan including the design changes and analysis of the new design.

  • ASME Instructor

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  • Piping Consultant

    Jul 2014 - Nov 2014
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  Allied Consultancy

  Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

  Piping Engineer

  - In the early stage of projects, I evaluated the plant layout, piping routing, and pipe supporting according to all operation scenarios and environmental conditions.- Performed piping stress analysis using Caesar II.- Issued piping supports requisitions to the vendors.- Issued engineering reports: critical pipe list, standard supports, pipe stress reports, nozzle loads, and structural loads.Projects:- Abraj Kudai (Hot water systems), Dar EL Handasah, KSA- Jabal Omar Development District Cooling Plant Extension, Saudi Binladin Group, KSA Show less

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  Elsewedy Electric

  Mar 2015 - Oct 2015

  Mechanical Engineer

  In "GE's TM2500+ Emergency Power Plant" project, I was responsible for all mechanical equipment and piping; starting from design till commissioning in a fast-track project. - Reviewed the Process & Instrumentation (P&ID) Diagram in collaboration with the rest of the engineering disciplines and according to the client's requirements.- Attended meetings with clients, vendors and contractors. - Designed and planned plants layouts in collaboration with other disciplines.- Selected and modelled equipment based on hydraulic calculations and client's requirements.- Designed and modelled plant piping systems and issued isometric drawings for fabrication.- Issued Bill-Of-Material for piping, pipe components, pipe supports, and mechanical equipment.- Issued technical requests and technical bid evaluation for vendor quotations.- Supervised site mechanical activities and followed up with requests from site engineers.- Supervised testing and first operation of equipment, and the first-fire of the turbines with vendors. - Attended the site walk-downs with the client to agree on the project punch list. - Issued As-Built drawings of the construction changes from the design and evaluated these changes. Show less

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  Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions (Egypt)

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2017

  Piping Engineer

  Evaluated piping designs to ensure compliance with codes and standards, such as ASME B31. The work was performed using formal and non-formal piping stress analysis.- Participate in project kick-off, layout development, design reviews, 3D model review, constructability, SID, SIL, EIA, and HAZOP, HAZID, CHAIR workshops.- In the FEED stage of the project, I carried out routing review and preliminary analysis for the main piping systems.- Performed and reviewed project deliverables: engineering calculations, technical datasheets, and specifications.- Performed formal and non-formal piping stress analysis and supporting. Issued stress reports, standard supports, and special support designs and analysis. - Prepare datasheets for mechanical equipment and piping components (e.g. valves).- Prepare specifications for fabrication, shop and field testing, insultion and painting.- Liaise with the other engineering disciplines to minimize reworks and manage changes.- Attend and coordinate meetings with the client, licensor, contractor and vendors to ensure client focus and resolve issues.- Guided junior engineers throughout project phases and provided essential training.- Provided engineering support in the construction and commissioning phases of the project.Projects:- Soy oil processing and handling plant (Greefield), Cargill, Egypt.- Amine unit connected to an LNG plant (Brownfield), SIDPEC, Egypt. Show less

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  The Australian National University

  Feb 2017 - Apr 2020

  PHD Researcher
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  ALS

  Apr 2017 - Feb 2023

  Senior Mechanical Engineer

  Delivered brownfield engineering consultancy, focused on static pressure equipment and piping, such as design modifications and verification, fitness for service (FFS) and repairs in power and oil & gas industries.- Prepared technical quotations and cost estimation for the project, including project scope planning, risk assessment and resource management. - Material review of piping and pressure equipment, through NDT, material testing and microstructure replicas.- Defining active damage mechanisms and material condition of in-service equipment and piping.- Used assessment techniques in the codes and standards using FEA (ANSYS), piping stress analysis (AutoPIPE), and developed programs and excel sheets for calculations.- Prepared specifications and datasheets for the replacement piping components and equipment.- Participate in project kick-off, layout development, design reviews, 3D model review, constructability, SID, SIL, EIA, and HAZOP, HAZID, and CHAIR workshops.- Identify, evaluate and resolve piping and static equipment engineering issues.- Prepare piping specification from the client’s specification and project scope of work.- Participated in technical governance activities through the leadership team.- Lead a project of updating the company technical procedures.- Participated in the business development strategy plan for the engineering services provided.- Supervised and trained younger engineers in pressure equipment design and analysis.- Reviewed, supervised and trained engineers regarding Health Safety and Environment (HSE) risk management procedures, e.g. SWMS, Stop and Think, and environment risk assessment.Projects:- Hot Reheat piping replacement, Callide Power station- Deethaniser module, AGL Australia- Deaerator design verification and registration, AKD- Building 40 Heaters and piping systems, ALCOA Australia- HP heater tube failure investigation and remedial plan, Nyrstar Tasmania- GPF Aircooler unit, Origin Combabula Show less

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  Ventia

  Feb 2023 - now

  Senior Piping Engineer

  Delivering brownfield engineering service (capital projects) in the piping scope. My role is a senior engineer for large projects and lead engineer for medium and small projects. I serve oil & gas and fuel services industries.- Participate in project proposal stage: scope identification, assumptions and exclusions. Prepare technical quotation and hours estimate. Participate in resource planning and coordination.- Participate in project kick-off, layout development, design reviews, 3D model review, constructability, SID, SIL, EIA, HAZOP, HAZID, CHAIR workshops.- Prepare piping specification, including all necessary calculations as per design codes.- Plan demolition and tie-ins of the new works.- Perform pipe routing review, supporting and formal stress analysis using Caesar II. Issue stress reports and support loads.- Prepare datasheets for mechanical equipment and piping components (e.g. valves).- Prepare specifications for fabrication, testing, insultion and painting.- Liaise with the other engineering disciplines to minimize reworks and manage changes.- Attend and coordinate meetings with the client, licensor, contractor and vendors.- Review and approve contractor’s deliverables, e.g. equipment and piping design, including layouts, sketches, and drawings, testing of materials, specifications, engineering studies and reports, material requisitions.- Review technical bid submissions and perform evaluation.- Lead and promote awareness in the team regarding aspects of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ). Projects:- Mascot facility upgrade, Jemena Australia- Kooragang facility upgrade, Jemena Australia- Puckapunyal facility detailed design, Defence Australia- Eastern series foam transition detailed design, Ampol Australia- TS-401, 100kW and 4MW Hydrogen Generation and Storage plants, HYSATA Australia- Sydney Harbour Tunnel asset management, TfNSW Australia- Western Harbour Tunnel asset manager design review, TfNSW Australia Show less