Waleed Sayed Email & Phone Number

Cairo, Egypt

As the Instrumentation and Control General Manager, - I oversee all I&C engineering activities for critical field projects, ensuring systems are designed, constructed, and commissioned to the highest safety and technical standards.Affiliated with BP, a global leader committed to delivering secure, affordable, and lower-carbon energy, I served as Project Engineer and MOC Team Leader, supporting PhPC’s onshore and offshore gas facilities. My role involved overseeing instrumentation and control (I&C) systems, managing modifications, and ensuring projects were executed to BP’s high standards- My role includes providing technical guidance, maintaining compliance with best practices, and ensuring alignment with project budgets and timelines.Key Responsibilities:- Managed day-to-day I&C project execution, ensuring compliance with approved Scope of Work, design drawings, and safety/environmental standards.- Conducted Cause & Effect reviews and oversaw the design, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup.- Supported EPC offshore platform proposals, performing site surveys, field engineering, and preparing specifications and bid evaluations.- Supervised contractor instrumentation construction activities, ensuring alignment with approved methods, schedules, and quality standards.- Developed and implemented the Construction Execution Plan, covering contracting strategies, staffing, and management systems.- Attended FATs for DCS & ESD systems and telecom systems (CCTV, PAGA), ensuring compliance with project requirements.- Participated in bid clarification and kick-off meetings, providing technical input on fabrication scopes and contract documentation.- Collaborated with site teams (electrical, instrumentation, HSE) to meet safety, quality, and environmental goals.- This role demonstrates my ability to lead complex I&C projects efficiently while upholding safety, quality, and environmental standards in line with EGAS and industry expectations.

Port Said, Bur Sa'Id, Egypt

As Project Engineer and MOC Team Leader I&C for PhPCo,Affiliated with BP, a global leader committed to delivering secure, affordable, and lower-carbon energy, I served as Project Engineer and MOC Team Leader, supporting PhPC’s onshore and offshore gas facilities. My role involved overseeing instrumentation and control (I&C) systems, managing modifications, and ensuring projects were executed to BP’s high standards of safety, quality, and sustainability.- I supported onshore and offshore facilities, overseeing modifications and leading the instrumentation and control (I&C) team through all project phases. I ensured that contractor designs met stringent standards while driving project execution and supporting daily operations.Key Responsibilities:- Managed MOC (Management of Change) for onshore and offshore gas facilities, ensuring modifications met company standards and industry best practices.- Supervised pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, ensuring alignment with project timelines and quality requirements.- Collaborated with BP’s process safety team, ensuring instrumentation designs met safety protocols.Worked closely with procurement teams (PSCM) to manage RFQs, PRs, and POs, ensuring timely procurement of required materials.- Led contractor reviews for I&C design and automation deliverables, supporting successful project delivery.- Led Process Safety Risk Assessments using Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) to identify and mitigate operational hazards.- Managed Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assignments and developed Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS) to ensure appropriate safety system design.- Conducted SIL verification to validate system performance and compliance with international standards.- Ensured the Management of Functional Safety (SIS) aligned with IEC 61508/61511 standards.- Provided guidance on SIS design and implementation, ensuring systems met regulatory and operational safety requirements.

Doha, Qatar

As a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer, I was responsible for managing the construction, commissioning, and operational support for Gasal Projects across both brownfield and greenfield sites. My role included overseeing modifications, ensuring system reliability, and supporting operations across multiple projects.Key Responsibilities:- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance of instrumentation equipment, adhering to schedules and company procedures set by the Maintenance Engineering Department.- Prepared and issued the Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) scope of work for the Gasal Project, ensuring alignment with project objectives and client specifications.- Witnessed Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for critical E&I packages, ensuring equipment met operational standards before deployment.- Contributed to the preparation of task packs, facilitating clear execution plans for the project team.- Coordinated with subcontractors on interface panel installations and reviewed E&I installation drawings, ensuring smooth integration and compliance with project requirements.- Reviewed and managed internal purchase orders (POs), ensuring procurement aligned with project needs and timelines.- Prepared comprehensive handover documentation for the operations team and resolved technical issues during execution, ensuring a seamless transition from construction to operation.This role highlights my expertise in E&I systems management, from design to execution, and my ability to coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Doha, Qatar

As a Senior I&C Design Engineer,I led instrumentation and control design across major oil and gas projects, including offshore and onshore installations in Qatar. I was responsible for driving detailed engineering efforts, overseeing construction activities, and ensuring that all systems met stringent industry standards.Key Projects:- Replacement of Old 3-Phase Test Separators at all Degassing - Stations in the Dukhan Field for Qatar Petroleum (FEED Project).Al Shaheen Field Offshore Project for MAERSK OIL Qatar, providing comprehensive design engineering services.- Conducted a review of FPSO instrumentation devices, ensuring system compliance with project standards.Core Responsibilities:- Prepared key instrumentation deliverables including Cause & Effect diagrams, Instrument Index, Datasheets, I/O Lists, Cable Schedules, and Material Take-Offs (MTOs) for detailed engineering.- Reviewed Instrument Location Layouts, Cable Routing, and Hook-up Drawings, ensuring precise and efficient installation.- Collaborated with MAERSK on fire safety requirements, subsea standards, and project specifications during coordination meetings, documenting minutes and ensuring timely implementation by the design team.- Led and supervised FAT and SAT tests for both MAERSK and Qatar Petroleum projects, ensuring equipment functionality and compliance before and after installation.- Supervised on-site construction activities, including the erection and installation of electrical equipment, and issued Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Corrective Action Requests (CARs), and Technical Queries (TQs).- Generated and issued Instrument Orifice Datasheets and calculations using InstruCalc, ensuring all instrumentation met project requirements.This role showcases my expertise in instrumentation design and my ability to oversee complex engineering projects from concept to construction.

Cairo, Egypt

As Lead Project Engineer for multiple high-impact oil and gas projects,I was responsible for spearheading the design, planning, and execution of complex gas compression systems. My role extended beyond traditional project management to include optimizing processes, enhancing safety, and delivering projects that significantly improved gas supply and operational efficiency.Key Achievements:- Led Phase VII - Main Compression Project, resulting in a 127% increase in gas supply capacity from 26 bar to 59 bara. I oversaw the installation and integration of 5 centrifugal compressors (2BCL 606) driven by GE-NP Aero gas turbines (PGT 25+), ensuring seamless operation and adherence to the project timeline.- Directed the engineering review and execution of critical systems, including 36" slug catcher, HP separators, instrument air systems, and a comprehensive sand removal package—guaranteeing reliable, high-performance operations under challenging conditions.- Managed the testing and validation of Siemens SGT-300 turbo generators, contributing to uninterrupted power supply for critical operations.- Delivered monthly reports to senior management, providing detailed progress updates, risk assessments, and cost control measures that ensured project alignment with business objectives.Responsibilities:- Prepared comprehensive Scopes of Work (SOW) and Work Packs (WP) for accepted Engineering Inspection Reports (EIRs), facilitating efficient execution of brownfield modifications through well-documented Management of Change processes.- Conducted thorough technical reviews of GE-NP engineering drawings for compressors, including P&ID diagrams, control system schematics, interconnection diagrams, and instrumentation loop diagrams. This ensured flawless system integration and minimized delays.- Supervised the implementation of integrated control systems (ICS) using Yokogawa ProSafe-RS and PCS Centum CS 3000, streamlining equipment operation across multiple platforms.

Alexandria, Egypt

As a Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer,I played a pivotal role in driving the successful delivery of large-scale compression projects, notably Phase V and the Pipeline Hydrate Prevention (PHP) project. My contributions spanned from the design phase through to commissioning, where I ensured that critical control systems met stringent industry standards and client specifications.Key Achievements:- Successfully delivered Phase V - Booster Compression Project, enhancing gas supply pressure from 54 bars to 82 bars through strategic integration of centrifugal compressors powered by Siemens SGT-400 turbines—increasing operational efficiency and supply reliability.- Led the FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) for the PHP project’s Meg Injection Unit, overseeing the design of 2 MEG recovery units and installation of 2 new 30,000 bbl tanks, contributing to the mitigation of pipeline hydrate risks.- Enhanced system reliability by meticulously preparing and reviewing the Instrumentation Index, Specifications, Datasheets, and Hookups for the entire scope of the project, ensuring that all technical requirements were met and exceeded.Core Responsibilities:- Developed, evaluated, and implemented instrumentation systems, including Safety Instrumented Systems (SIL), HIPPS, ICSS, and Fire & Gas Systems, ensuring compliance with safety and functional requirements.- Oversaw the preparation of detailed junction box and cable schedules, guaranteeing precise and efficient installation of control systems.- Played a key role in Functional Safety and Control Systems testing, ensuring that all equipment met rigorous operational standards and supported optimal performance in challenging environments.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Improvement Of Flow Rate In Gas By Ultrasonic Devices Through Dcs, Excellent With Honors

PhD Research – "Improvement of Flow Rate in Gas and Oil Fields Using Ultrasonic Devices through Distributed Control System (DCS)" (2020).

Master Of Science - Msc, Control By Fuzzy Logic Instead Of Pid Control In Dcs Programming Software, Excellent With Honors

In my Master’s thesis, I explored the use of FUZZY logic as an alternative to traditional PID control within DCS programming software..

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering, V. Good

Bachelor’s Degree in Control, Electronics, and Electrical Engineering, Shoubra Faculty of Engineering, Banha University, Egypt (2005). I.