1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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

12.  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