Emad Ghanim Elia is an Iraqi national with over 30 years of experience in mechanical construction and welding engineering in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. He has extensive experience managing projects and supervising construction activities including welding, equipment installation, and QA/QC. Currently he works as a Welding Superintendent Engineer for Exidas International on the Halfaya Projects Phase 2 in Iraq, overseeing mechanical construction, welding, and QA/QC activities.