Ahmed Gamal

Experience

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  Freelance (Self employed)

  Nov 2011 - Mar 2013

  Automation Engineer

  Designed and implemented tailored automation solutions, specializing in programming and configuring PLCs, HMIs, and various control systems to enhance operational efficiency across multiple industrial sectors.Diagnosed and resolved complex system malfunctions using advanced troubleshooting techniques, ensuring continuous operation of critical automation infrastructure.Led the resolution of technical issues in legacy control panels, sensors, and VFDs, employing detailed root cause analysis to implement effective corrective actions.Delivered end-to-end support for the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of advanced automation systems, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure and compliance with quality standards.Performed thorough testing and validation of automated systems, verifying alignment with design specifications and operational needs while ensuring readiness for deployment in high-performance environments. Show less

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  EL DELTA COMPANY FOR FERTILIZERS AND CHEMICAL INDUSTRI

  Apr 2013 - Jul 2018

  Instrumentation & Control Engineer

  Led maintenance and performance optimization for critical plant assets, including gas compressors and ammonia units, managing a skilled team to ensure efficient and uninterrupted operations.Resolved complex technical issues across various control systems—pneumatic, analog, DCS, ESD, PLC, and VMS—by applying innovative solutions to maintain operational stability.Oversaw the calibration and routine maintenance of essential field instruments and control valves, ensuring high accuracy and reliability in the plant's monitoring systems.Played a key role in modernizing the control infrastructure, successfully managing the transition from analog systems to YOKOGAWA CENTUM VP DCS, including procurement, vendor coordination, and system commissioning.Planned and executed comprehensive plant shutdowns, managing scoping, spare parts inventory, and resource allocation to ensure safe and efficient maintenance within scheduled timelines.Directed upgrades to compressor control systems, enhancing reliability and performance through initiatives such as optimizing steam turbine governors and upgrading vibration monitoring systems. Show less

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  Bapetco

  Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

  Instrumentation and Control Engineer

  Directed the execution of preventive and corrective maintenance (PMs and CMs) in alignment with SAP workflows, ensuring plant systems operated efficiently while maintaining safety and operational integrity.Provided advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic expertise for the VONK analog control system, resolving technical issues promptly to maintain system efficiency.Managed the maintenance, calibration, and optimization of critical systems, including field instruments, Fire & Gas (F&G) detection systems, DCS, ESD systems, vibration monitoring systems, and package control systems, ensuring seamless performance and integration.Regularly reviewed and improved preventive maintenance documentation, enhancing safety, quality, and reliability by incorporating industry best practices and emerging standards.Delivered strategic technical guidance for new projects and Management of Change (MOC) processes, including drafting technical specifications, configuring control protocols, and managing the testing, commissioning, and integration of new assets.Prepared detailed labor and cost estimates for maintenance activities and projects, ensuring accurate resource allocation and effective financial planning to minimize disruptions and optimize execution.Developed and implemented comprehensive job plans, including detailed work instructions, safety measures, and material requisitions based on Equipment Asset Bill of Materials (BOM), streamlining maintenance processes and mitigating obsolescence risks. Show less

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  Damietta LNG

  Dec 2018 - now

  Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer

  Provide expert technical mentorship to team members, ensuring adherence to maintenance protocols and best practices for all instrumentation and control systems.Develop and execute Preventive Maintenance (PM) plans in alignment with the CMMS schedule, maintaining strict compliance with HSE standards, including PTW, TBT, TRA, ICC, and Inhibit/Force Certification procedures.Lead swift responses to unplanned equipment failures, minimizing operational downtime and enhancing plant availability.Conduct detailed failure investigations and provide actionable recommendations for preventative measures to mitigate future risks.Oversee the maintenance strategy for LNG facility instrumentation and control systems, managing routine tasks and complex overhauls during plant shutdowns.Contribute to the improvement of the Maintenance Management System by creating comprehensive work orders, task lists, and maintenance instructions, informed by process analysis and historical data.Manage inventory effectively by assessing material requirements, recommending alternative parts, and ensuring the availability of critical spares to minimize downtime.Collaborate with procurement teams to source high-quality spare parts, conducting technical evaluations to ensure compatibility and seamless integration.Address obsolescence in key systems and components, implementing risk mitigation strategies and proposing innovative design enhancements to improve system performance.Lead plant reliability improvement initiatives during operational phases and turnarounds, conducting engineering reviews, FAT, and SAT for optimal execution and long-term system efficiency.Plan and manage major turnaround activities, including resource allocation, scope definition, and commissioning of new instrumentation systems, while coordinating with OEMs and vendors for successful task execution.Troubleshoot and maintain critical equipment such as GE-FR7 turbo-compressors, FR5 turbo-generators. Show less