Kamran Saeed is a highly experienced professional with 15 years in oil, gas, and petrochemicals process instrumentation, focusing on commissioning and startup activities. His expertise spans various systems including DCS, SCADA, and PLC, and he has managed numerous projects from conceptualization to execution, ensuring technical specifications are met. His work includes pre-commissioning, field instrument calibration, troubleshooting, and optimizing manufacturing processes, with a strong track record in improving automation efficiency.

1. Kamran Saeed
Mobile: +966595273934/ Pak :92 345 2281135 E-Mail: kspuri@hotmail.com, OiLinWaterAnalyzer@gmail.com
HIGHLY EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL: 15 years of extensive Oil Gas & Petrochemicals
Process Instrumentation, Commissioning and Start Up’s
Domain Expertise: Oil and Gas, LNG, Chemical Plant and Power Plant
Specialist in cause & effect, function test, loop check of Process Control Gas Liquid Process Analyzers, Gas Chormatograph
Process Chillers, Process Vortex Coolers, Instrument, Gas Sensors, Telecomm, Incisive experience in working on Yokogawa
Centum CS 3000, Honeywell TDC 3000, ABB–800-XA, ICS Triplex, Allen Bradley, Hema Sella, Siemens version 7.2 and CCC
Compressor Systems with strongest command in Crude Oil, Gas Oil Separation Water Online Instruments Expertise in working
on Control Systems like DCS, Automation, SCADA, PLC, BMS, RTU, MMI, and HMI.
PROFILE SUMMARY
 Proficientin managingprojectactivities fromconceptualization to execution includingtechnical specifications,stage
inspections,progress monitoring,vendor, onshore, remote locations and in dessertsites
 Excellence in improvingthe efficiency of the automation & control usingavailableresources by searching/ installing
suitableinstruments as per the requirements
 Leveraged skills in performingfunctions of troubleshooting& breakdown / preventive / shutdown maintenance for
bringingdown process control instruments downtime to a minimum level
 Skilled in executing process measurement, control instrumentation & services to monitor, record & optimize
manufacturingprocesses,also configuringand programmingvarious plantequipment
 A keen communicator with excellent interpersonal,problem-solving& analytical skills
 Involvement with Engineering Contractor in design phase.
 Electrical data verification and understandingof Mechanical Completions databaserequirements
 Experience of Instrument, ICSS & Package FATs and SAT’s
 Development of Limitof System Handover (LOSH) drawings
 CommissioningDynamic TestProcedure compilation
 Commissioningof utility and process systems
 System Handover Management Process from Construction and to Operations
 Understandingof Safety Instrumented Functions and IEC 61511
 ICSS software and hardwareexperience.
 Familiarity with Mechanical Completion Process
 Control of Work processes duringexecution
SKILL SET
~ Instrumentation ~ Pre-commissioning & Commissioning ~ Project Management
~ Continuous Improvements ~ Process Control System Development ~ Industrial Safety (HSE)
~ Technical Support ~ Cross-functional Coordination ~ Team Building & Leadership
Analyzers ~ Self Commissioning& Testing ~ High Profile Decision Making
WORK EXPERIENCE
Union Holding Dammam July 2017 to Date
July ’17- ti till now: PRE-Commissioning/Instrument Engineer
Project Title: Saudi Aramco
 Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, andStart upsupport activities.
 TestingandTrouble shooting of onplant field instruments, ProcessChillers, Process Analyzers.
 Calibrations of fieldinstruments like transmitters, Vibrations Probes, switches, gauges, and different types o f control valves Digital
and Electro-Pneumatic Positioners.
 Installationand Testing ofdifferent types of fieldinstruments, Laser Gas Analyzers, Crude Oil Analyzers, & Water Cut Analyzers.
 Loop checking, Function checking, Cause andEffect Testing.
 SettingandTestingof BentlyNevada 3300 & 3500 VibrationMonitoring System.
 Supervisoryin Instrument installation, Calibration, Loop checking.
 I was involved in witnessingloop check duringcontractors pre-commissioning.
 Creating the pre-commissioningplan in linewith the specification for mechanical completion till handover.
 Supervisingplantcommissioningworks,loop checking,interlock check, P&ID, and punch listworks
 Verifyingwork packages,relevant drawings,as buildsand cause& effects

2.  Ensuringinstrumentation & control pre-commissioning& commissioningactivitiesareproperly organized and testing&
certifyingtheinstalled equipment/systems,complyingwith theparameters indicated in thedesign documents and
specifications.
 Liaisingwith vendors related to their packages pre-commissioning& commissioningalongwith the Main Automation
 Verifyingwork packages,relevant drawings,as buildsand cause& effects.
Oct 16- July 2017: Instrument Commissioning Engineer
Project Title: Madeen Phosphate.
Key Result Areas:
 Development of Limit of System Handover (LOSH) drawings.
 Attend Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site acceptance tests (SAT) of equipment’s.
 Ensure all Instrument equipment packages have clear defined preservation requirements identified and applied.
 Ensuringthe technical integrity of Instrument systems prior to acceptance of ‘Mechanical Completion’ certificates from
the contraction contractor.
 Ensuring that the integrity of the systems is maintained and all safe working practices a re adhered to within the
procedures.
 Responding to engineering site queries where clarification of design is required and liaise with engineering contractor
where a response to SEQ’s is required.
 Control of ‘As Building’ documents in accordance with project procedure.
 Coordinate Vendor call offs in accordance with construction and commissioning schedule ensuring Vendors are
mobilized when required and are aware and understand the safe working practices of the site and receive all the
necessary site specific safety training.
 Responsible for the approval of Instrument discipline LUNs and ensuring that all work carried out on Live Systems is
completed under a Permit to Work.
 Ensure that the all Instrument static and dynamic Commissioning activities are completed in a safe manner.
 Ensuring that all Instrument commissioning procedures and paperwork is completed to enable a smooth hand over of
systems to Operations.
DiversifiedLines Petroluem Services Jan 08 to July 2017
Jun’15-3aug‘2016: Instrument Commissioning Engineer
Project Title: Sadara Chemical Company (UPI)
Key Result Areas:
 Rendering technical supportfor resolution of technical issues duringcommissioning& initial start-up phaseof the
project
 Shoulderingthe responsibility of:
 Witnessingloop check duringcontractors pre-commissioning
 Managingthe utilization of sequence in the document as the preliminary basisfor pre-Commissioningand
commissioningplanning
 Devisingconstruction execution plans in alignmentin pre-commissioning,handover and commissioningsequence
 Creating the pre-commissioningplan in linewith the specification for mechanical completion and acceptance
 Scrutunizing the contractor’s instrumentation & control equipment installation and pre-commissioningactivities and
ensuringexecution as per project HSE, technical specifications,quality standardsand procedures defined in the
contracts
 Supervisingplantcommissioningworks,loop checking, interlock check, P&ID, and punch listworks
 Verifying work packages,relevant drawings, as buildsand cause& effects
 Ensuring instrumentation & control pre-commissioning & commissioningactivitiesareproperly organized and testing&
certifying theinstalled equipment/systems, complyingwith theparameters indicated in thedesign documents and
specifications
 Liaising with vendors related to their packages pre-commissioning& commissioningalongwith the Main Automation
Contractors like(Yogakawa, Emerson) for various instrumentactivities.
 Supporting in-plantcommissioningworks,loop checking, interlock check, P&ID, and punch listworks
 Making use of IMIS and ACS software in time of commissioningdeployment
 Monitoringplans and directingstart-up engineering assignments on the project includingundertakingthe technical
responsibility for interpretation,organizing,executing and co-coordinatingtheassignments
Apr14 – Mar’15: Engineering, Jubail as Instrument Commissioning & Start-Up Engineer
Project Title: Ma’Aden Aluminum Refinery
Key Result Areas:
 Executed Dynamic tests and cause& effect test with commissioningteam.
 Supervised 28 Technicians of sub-contractor for function test and field calibration,troubleshootings
 Resolved technical issues on siteand trained Senior Technicians on DCS

3.  Commissioningdossier reviews (Commissioningtestprocedure, ITR’s, Ex-items, MOC’s & Exception reports), and
highlightingcritical issues and sortingoutwith contractors and disciplineengineers
 Review and contributed to Dynamic CommissioningProcedures (DCPs)
 Installation,testingand offered commissioningassistancefor DCS, PLC, Systems; made use of communication
protocols such as HART, Modbus, Fieldbus and Profibus
 Troubleshooting,MC Walk down and raisingpunchesMonitored:
 Software changes associated with Management of Change (MOC) processes
Sep‘12 – Feb’14: Instrument Commissioning Engineer
Project Title: Saudi Aramco
Key Result Areas:
 Managed pre-start up testing of transmitters and control valves,blow down valves and ESD valves with operator,
deluge tests, HVAC pressurization tests,SIL integration tests, F&G system tests
 Monitoredinstallation and loop checks of fire & gas equipment, gas detectors, linear heatdetectors, FM200, H2S
detectors, heat detectors, smoke detectors, manual alarmpoints & corrosion transmitters
 Performed calibration,installation and testingof fire & gas instruments likeflammablegas detectors
 Conducted:
 Flashingbeacon,sounder,solenoid valveactivation and PAGA general and toxic alarmchecks,firewater pump startup
and sequence checks
 Installation and loop checks of fire & gas equipment, gas detectors, H2S detectors, heat detectors, manual alarmpoints,
vesda system,inergen system, corrosion transmitters
Jan’10 – Jul’12: Control & Application Instrument Commissioning & Start-Up Engineer
Project Title: Saudi Aramco R T U & Scada Replacement Project
Key Result Areas:
 Testing & Commissioning of all types of Wellhead Control Panels
 Calibration of all types of Pneumatic Pilots, Production Choke Valves, Gas Lift Choke Valves, Down Hole Gauges,
Multiphase Flow Meters, RTU Panels,all types of Wells Operation & Sub-surface Safety Valves, Surface Safety Valves &
Gas Lift ESD Valves
 Calibration, Installation, Testing, Loop Checking and Commissioning of all types & models of Electronic & Pneumatic
Instruments Well Head Control Panels, Well Head Operation Radio Telemetry Unit, Scada Wind Mills and Solar Power
Systems
 Routine maintenance of Thermal Electric Power Generation including calibration of all instruments
 Start-up, breakdown, preventive maintenance and shutdown of on all types of process field instruments in Oil & Gas
Field (such as Pressure, Flow, Level & Temperature Elements, Transmitters, Valves, MOV, Controllers and
Communicators) including Smart Valve Positioners
 Installation & commissioningof all instruments & V Monitor RTU with 2.4 GHz Radio & Gate Way (Repeater) networking
with communication to control room, control panels (IPS (Invensys), Hydraulic Panel (FRAMES), High Pressure
Instrumentation Impulse Line for Control Choke Valve, SSSV, SSV, IPF Valve, SCADA Communication,
 TroublesShooting& Faultfindingof all types of Transmitters, Control Val ves, Safety Valves, Pressure Regulating Valves,
Shutdown Valves & Motor Operated Valves.
 Work for loop checking, Interlock check, P & ID, ILD and Data Sheet
 Inspection of Instrument Calibration Shop, Test Equipment as per Zakumwest Standard
 Executed projects of:
 Water Injection/Water Supply Wells Actuators operated Choke Valve, PID Controller, Electro-magnetic Flow Meter
ROSEMOUNT & (Endress+Hauser), with ESP Skid, Tripod & 9solt/Producer/Water Wells
 Well Hook up for high production well gas/oil self high pressure Well (250 bar to 400 bar)
Jun’2008– Aug’09
Project Title: Juaymah Gas Plant Saudi Aramco
Key Result Areas:
 Executed construction works in Jauyma Gas Plant Expention Project, involving installation & inspection of Process
Instrument, Fire & Gas, Telecomm and HVAC Instruments, QC, ACT and redlining of documents
 Ensured complianceto project specifications, company procedures, method statements, quality assurance and control
documents
 Made arrangeemnts for materials & embedded items; approved, stored and protected special fixtures
 Performed communication checks with DCS to PLC and other 3rd party devices
 Provided support for loop checks; developed designs of Secondary Cable Tray

4. Exclusive Hydrocarbon Refinery ,Gas Oil Separation, Petrochemical & RO Plant’s Analyzer Projects
Project: Farabi Petrochemical Jubail
Description: Inspected the entire coolingtower of the plant, examine electrical, instrumentation,water flowsensors,flow
meters, supportiveelectrical channel,water flow channels,pressuretransmitters,exhaustfans,and eliminators Explained to the
end users on the necessary measureto make sureintegrity could be maintain.Detail report drafted mentioned standard to be
followed duringintegrity measurement and 2nd phase of inspection for next section duringshutdown.
Project :Mathanol Plant Sabic Ibn Sina Hydrocarbon Analyzer
Description: Commissioning,Installation and Testingof Oil in Water Analyzer againstmostcomplex multiplecomposition of
Hydrocarbons in WasteWater.
Project: Shedgum GOSP -4, Water cut Analyzer
Description: Rectification of the 0.04% of Water in crudeoil Analyzer. Project: GOSP Plant Mubarraz Aramco GOSP 7 & 8
Commissioningof TD 4100XD for an applications such as Crudeoil,in produced water. Comprehensive study on the produced
Water reference to hydrocarbons with hydrogen Sulphideconcentration in ppm and it disposal to Aramco closed drain system
via engineered pressurized pumping system.
Project: Sharq & Aramco Remote Monitoring
Description: Installation,Commissioning& testing of Phoenix Industrial remote monitoringwith Tensiometer (Analyzer) for
Aramco and multipleTOC Analyzer Servers for SHARQ, SABIC and respectively at 2.42GHZ, enabled them to monitor
all analyzer peaks.
Project: Desalination Plant, Shuaibah,Jeddah
Description: Commissioningof TD 4100 Analyzer. Calibrated with various Hydrocarbons such asdiesel,marinediesel & solvents
alongwith trainingto Jeddah Shuaiba RO desalination plant.
Project: Cracker Unit TASNEE Petrochemical
Description:Commissioned Analyzer againsttheir effluent waste water having
hydrocarbons up to the limitof 120 ppm.
Project: Rastanura Refiner: Oil in Water Analyzers
Description:Commissioningof Analyzeto detect hydrocarbons in the sea water up
to 100 ppm to 1000 ppm.
Project : Khafji Bonetti H2S Mixed Water Online Analyzer
Description: Inpsection and decommissioningof Oil in Water Hydrocarbon Analyzer for Khafji Saudi Aramco executed trouble
shooting,faultdiagnostic,maintenance, replacement of analyzer mother boards and UV laser also included in the assignment.
Such analyzer responsiblefor takingonlinewater sample that contains traces of H2S gas near by Hydrogen SulphideScrabber
Unit.
Project : Aramco Uthamnia Hydrocarbon in Produced Water Analyzer
Description:Installation,Commissioningand Trainingof Analyzer to detect 50 ppm of Hydrocarbons in Produced Water using
non flammablemedia.
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Project : SAMREF, Yanbu, HF Laser Gas Analyzer
Description:Conducted Commissioning, testingand assistingin the installation of the Boreal Laser Gas Analyzer for HF detection
to cover open area of 50 meters in SAMREF, Saudi Arabia.Analyzer’s detection capability has been testing by HF gas
Bump Tester. Two Channel of Laser heads connected via Fiber optics.
Project: Saudi Aramco Dhahran Online Multipurpose Mass Spectrometer
Description:Assisted in the commissioningand testingof OnlineMass Spectrometer in Combustion section of R&D Saudi
Aramco for the real time (online) detection and measurement of the NO, CO2, and other components in the exhaust of an
engine whilefeeding engine with Naptha.
Project: Saudi Aramco R&D Corrosion Detection Monitoring
Workingwith R&D, Saudi Aramco on projectbased on remote industrial wireless monitoringsection of corrosion analyzer,that
supposeto commission in Rastanura Refinery.

5. Project: Saudi Aramco Pipeline Crack Detection Analyzer & Remote
Monitoring
Description:TSC inspection Analyzer was configured and it remote link has been designed locally and linked itwith Analzer so
that Inspector can see the cracks that occurs insidepipewall up to a distanceof 700meters via RF singlesampleunit
design as per special requestfrom Aramco Inspection department of Dhahran.
Project: Saudi Aramco RTU Abquaiq Pipeline RTU Monitoring.
Description: Self designed RF Industrial WirelessLink was linked up with Aramco RTU Units and demonstrated all the reading
coming up from different locations of Aramco on a singleMonitor up to distanceof 700 meters. All units of the RF system
Gas Chromatography & DGA Dissovle Gas Analyzers with Aramco PNSCD & R&D Interactions
Descripton: GC covers Colum and especially detectors like FID & TCD Injectors, Integration of auto samplers with
GC.Retention timing of the analysis of the ethanolin water was highly focused with respect to the hydrocarbon sample and carrier
gases.Focus on the Moisture extractors and it integration with GC to compose a DGA Dissolve Gas Analyzer for the detail
analysis of presence of the critical gases in the hydrocarbon mixture. Emphasized on the analysis of dissolved gases in trans former
oil. Components: H2, O2, N2, CH4, CO, CO2, C2H2, C2H4, C2H6. C3 and C4 components.
TRAININGS AND COURSES
 Hydrocarbon in Process Water Instruments USA 2009 ( Turner Design Hydrocarbon Instruments)
 Water cut Analyzer Instruments USA 2009 ( Phase Dynamics )
 Hydrogen Sulphide in Crude Oil Instrumets USA 2012 ( Process Analytical KECO)
 Hydrocarbon in Process Refinery Instruments USA 2013 ( Turner Design Hydrocarbon Instruments
 Gas Chromatography india 2015 (Chromatography Instruments )
EDUCATION
B.E. Sir Syed University of Engineering
Personal Information
 Residence Address: Prince Nawaf, Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia
 Permanent Address: Karachi - Pakistan
References
1. Mr. Ashraf, PMT , Saudi Aramco, Mobile: 0552352735
2. Mr. Yahya Al Janabi , Saudi Aramco Phone:013- 8768079
3. Mr. Zeeshan Haider,
Uthmaniya, Udhailiya , Saudi Aramco
Process Engineer Phone: 0135766327