Ahmed Tarek El-sheikh, Senior Machinery Engineer

Ahmed Tarek El-sheikh

Senior Machinery Engineer

RASHPETCO (Shell – JV) | BURULLUS Gas Company

Location
Egypt - Alexandria
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience
6 years, 0 Months

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Senior Machinery Engineer at RASHPETCO (Shell – JV) | BURULLUS Gas Company
  • Egypt - Idku
  • My current job since October 2018

Responsibilities:
• Extensive experience in operation and maintenance for:
o Turbo-generator SIEMENS SGT-100 with ALSTOM AC Generator 5.25 MW.
o Turbo-generator SIEMENS SGT-300 with CONVERTEAM AC Generator 7.9 MW.
o Turbo-compressor SIEMENS SGT-400 with STC-SV centrifugal compressor.
o Turbo-compressor GE LM2500+ DLE with NUOVO PIGNONE centrifugal compressor 2BCL606.
• Perform CMs and PMs on all rotating and static equipment according to RASHPETCO CMMS.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and periodical reports on equipment operation and parameters status.
• Monitors the operational performance of the gas turbines, running parameters and auxiliaries operations using the condition monitoring techniques and Bently Nevada System-1.
• Perform technical investigation for workshop repair activities to identify root cause of failure, corrective repair actions and lessons learned.
• Perform laser alignment using PRUFTECHNIK ROTALIGN and EASY LASER.
• Perform borescopes inspection using OLYMPUS IPLEX, WAYGATE Detect XL+ and GE MENTOR.
• Review procedures, job plans, operating and maintenance manuals and service bulletins for safe maintenance and operation.
• Perform permit to work, toolbox talks, risk assessments, ensuring safe work practices according SHELL AMS (Asset Management System) as a performing authorized person.
• Prepare lifting plans and execute lifting operations as a lifting appointed person.
• Perform mechanical isolation procedures as an isolating authorized person.
• Participate in RCA (Root Cause Analysis) investigation meetings as technical advisor to provide operational and failure data for precise troubleshooting and underlying fault finding using RCA techniques.
• Participate in RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance) workshop and meetings as technical advisor and provide failure data in collaboration with Reliability Engineers.
• Participate HAZOP studies in gas turbine units to identify potential hazards, operability issues in process and to propose preventing actions.
• Attend daily permits to work meetings.
• Attend daily work request meetings.
• Attend weekly asset integrity meetings.
• Perform monthly stock scheduling, technical survey, and spare parts purchase.
• Cooperate effectively with planning, HSE, reliability, production and other departments.
• Provide coaching and knowledge sharing to junior engineers and technicians.

Mechanical Team Lead at PETROSANNAN PETROLEUM COMPANY
  • Egypt - Marsa Matruh
  • June 2023 to January 2024

Responsibilities:
• Commissioned, started-up, operated, and maintained three-stage Ariel reciprocating gas compressor.
• Commissioned, started-up, operated, and maintained V-type Waukesha gas engine.
• Collaborated with process engineers to develop and implement gas compressor operation plans.
• Held Permit to Work (PTW) performing authority for safe and efficient maintenance activities.
• Delivered daily status reports on equipment performance and operational metrics.
• Drafted operational test procedures for compressors and generator sets.
• Executed pre-designed test scenarios to evaluate equipment performance.
• Prepared official equipment acceptance certificates for successful project completion.
• Maintained effective communication with site representatives and management through meetings and reports.
• Troubleshooting and resolving operational issues for reciprocating compressors and gas engines.
• Performing root cause analysis of equipment failures and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintaining detailed logbooks and historical data analysis for performance optimization.
• Enforced strict adherence to safety protocols and procedures during commissioning, operation, and maintenance.
• Successfully conducted risk assessments and hazard identification for preventative measures.
• Implemented and maintained environmental compliance regulations for gas engine emissions.
• Supervised and trained junior technicians on safe and efficient operation practices.
• Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams (process engineers, maintenance personnel) to ensure smooth operations.
• Communicated effectively with stakeholders and addressed concerns promptly.

Mechanical Engineer at TCI Sanmar Chemicals S.A.E
  • Egypt - Port Said
  • August 2018 to October 2018

Responsibilities:
• Perform CMs and PMs on all rotating and static equipment according to global safety regulations.
• Create work orders of preventive and corrective maintenance for all equipment.
• Supervise the technician team and perform a periodical training and knowledge sharing between team members.
• Apply the policy of the company from a safety view and precautions of working permits procedures.
• Provide daily status reports and final reports.
• Cooperate effectively with other departments for work activities.

Marine Mechanical Engineer at Alexandria Shipyard
  • Egypt - Alexandria
  • May 2018 to August 2018

Responsibilities:
• Commission and Operate of all mechanical systems in Tugboats, ships and frigates (lube oil system, fuel system, compressed air system, bilge and ballast system, fire fighting system and starting system).
• Perform alignment jobs for diesel engines, compressors, pumps and between propeller shaft and gearbox using laser alignment device.
• Installation, mounting and leaking test of piping systems.
• Work with DCNS experts in mechanical installations in GOWIND ships.
• Perform reports for the quality control department.
• Schedule job orders according to priority and critical path.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • at Faculty of engineering / Alexandria university
  • June 2016

Graduation Project │Alexandria University, Egypt │Grade: Excellent (99%) - Title: Natural Gas Network Optimization. (Power generation & Power to Gas applications). - Description: The project was aiming to optimize the Natural Gas National Grid (NGNG) Operation & to find a new power generation application “power to gas”.

Specialties & Skills

Maintenance Engineering
Condition Monitoring
Rotating Equipment
Compressors
Gas Turbines
Positive Thinking
COLLABORATION
CONDITION MONITORING
COMPRESSORS
GAS TURBINE
INSTALLATION
MANAGEMENT
OPERABILITY
Good Communication
Team Work
Permit to Work System
IOGP Start Work Check
Risk Assessment
Tool Box Talk
GE PGT-25+ / LM2500+ Gas Turbines
Nuovo Pignone 2BCL and Siemens Centrifugal Compressors
Siemens SGT-100, SGT-300 and SGT-400
John Crane and Eagle Burgmann Dry Gas Seals (DGS)
Machinery Alignment
Lifting Authority
Borescope Inspection
Performing Authority
Isolating Authority
HAZOP Study
Bently Nevada System-1

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Languages

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Training and Certifications

Data Analysis (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2022
Maintenance Diploma Certified from IAO (International Accreditation Organization). (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2018
JOHN CRANE E-Learning Dry Gas Seal Basics (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2021
JOHN CRANE E-Learning Mechanical Seal Basics (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2021
SKF E-Learning Bearing Basics (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2020
SKF E-Learning Vibration Basics (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2020
Small bore tubing & Compression Fitting Installation Training Course Presented by SWAGELOK (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2020
High Power Bolting Training Course Presented by ENERPAC (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2022
Lifting Operation Certification from LEEA Accredited Training Course Presented by PETROLIFT. (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2021
Valid Until:
January 2023
Gas Turbines (Auxiliaries, Functional description & Control System) Certification from SONATRACH. (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2022