Syed Muhammad Ali
Senior Inspection Engineer
API 580 | API 510 | API 570 | API 1169 | CSWIP 3.1 | ASNT NDT Level II | Certified Contracts
Masters in Petroleum Technology – Karachi University
Phone No: +97451124960
Overview of Experience
More than 17 years of experience in the field of Asset Integrity Management (AIM), Corrosion mitigation, Static Equipment
Inspection, Fitness for Service Assessment, Risk based Inspection (RBI) implementation, Development of Repair Strategies and
Plans & Strategies, Re-rating of Static Equipment, QA/QC, Quality Audits, Design, Procurement, Project Management, in a wide
range of activities for Chemical Processing Plants to Oil and Gas Plants Piping, Storage Tanks, Pressure Vessels, Safety Valves,
Structures and Pipelines. Conversant with International Codes and Standards — ASME, API, AWS. Adaptable to systems, standards
and Procedures.
Certifications
● API 580 Risk Based Inspection (Cert # 94636) 2019 ● API 570 Piping Inspector (Cert # 51966) 2014
● API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector (Cert # 41837) 2011 ● CSWIP 3.1 Certified Welding Inspector (Cert#735516) 2019
● API 1169 Pipeline Construction Inspector (Cert # 65373) 2016 ● ASNT NDT RT, MT, PT, UT Level II 2017
Professional Experience (Total: 17 Years & 09 Month)
● QatarEnergy LNG (formerly known as QatarGas – Inspection Engineer Jan 2023 Present
● Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd – Sr. Inspection Engineer July 2016 Dec 2022
● Bureau Veritas (Abu Dhabi) Sep-2020 Feb-2021
● DNV GL (Abu Dhabi) Short Assignments Jan 2021 Aug-2021
● SGS Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd – Sr. Inspection Engineer Feb 2008 Jun 2016
● Oceaneering – Plant Inspector for Shutdown Oct 2014 Nov 2014
QatarEnergy LNG (formerly known as Qatargas) Jan-2023 Present
Inspection Engineer
● Managing the inspection projects from advising on integrity requirement, follow through consulting and presentation of
integrity inspection reports to GM and Higher Management.
● Implementing the written Integrity Management Programs, as well as the standards and procedures to support the IMP for all
pipeline assets. Incorporating newly operated assets into the IMP.
● Management of pressure system risk based inspection (RBI) requirements and inputs/outputs to client’s Maintenance
Management System
● Identifying additional preventive measures, determining the re-assessment interval and reassessment methods through
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participation in Informational Analysis process.
● Responsible for the review, assessment and update of integrity management and inspection data for pressure systems,
pipelines and structures and the development of project strategy documentation, risk assessments and Written Schemes of
Examination.
● Responsible for preparing the inspection programs and executing them against budget and plan.
● Evaluating Integrity Assessment Results to determine need for temporary pressure reductions and the need for repairs and
repair method.
● Working with NDT data presented in matrix formats and applying corrosion engineering analysis skills in generating reports
which provide an integrity statement and conclusion.
● Ensure the effective application of new techniques, technologies and use of specialist NDT contractor to limit intrusive
inspection so to maximize inspection intervals.
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● Lead integrity management programs for static and rotating equipment across LNG trains, utilities, and offsite facilities.
● Develop and execute comprehensive inspection and maintenance strategies aligned with QatarEnergy LNG’s high safety and
operational standards.
● Perform advanced failure analysis, fitness-for-service assessments, corrosion monitoring, and remaining life calculations for
critical assets.
● Supervise and evaluate advanced NDT techniques (ToFD, PAUT, LRUT), interpret inspection data, and prepare detailed technical
reports with actionable recommendations.
● Coordinate large-scale shutdown and turnaround inspections, ensuring adherence to project timelines, quality, and budget.
● Provide mentorship and coaching to inspection engineers and field teams, promoting continuous improvement and competency
development.
● Collaborate with cross-functional departments including process, operations, and maintenance to implement integrity
improvement initiatives.
● Support root cause analysis of equipment failures and contribute to the development of long-term integrity management plans.
● Conduct remaining life assessment of Pressure Equipment’s & Gas Transmission Pipeline.
● Conduct fitness for service assessment of Pressurized Equipment’s including Gas Pipelines, Compressor Station Piping,
Scrubbers, Filter, Gas Gathering Systems, Heat Exchangers and proposed repair methodology for safe continuous operation of
the aging assets.
● Provide effective technical advice to the inspection team, ensuring threats are evaluated, procedures are followed and work is
completed in accordance with the company's technical procedures.
● Provide integrity support for static equipment inspection throughout company areas of operation to ensure all process, utility
and associated plants operate safely, efficiently & reliably.
● Implement Inspection and Corrosion Control Policy and Risk Based Inspection (RBI) methods to manage integrity, and optimize
inspections frequency, maintenance cost and plant availability. Leading pipeline integrity efforts and programs for assigned
pipeline systems.
● Providing input to new construction pipelines and due diligence to support Pipeline Integrity efforts.
● Providing Engineering support for Pipeline Integrity Projects including welding calculations, material selections, determination
of required hydrostatic test pressures, MOP/MAOP calculations, calculation of set points for pumps, compressors, and other
pressure control devices to ensure MOP/MAOP is not exceeded, evaluation of defects and recommended appropriate repairs
Bureau Veritas (Abu Dhabi) Sep-2020 Feb-2021
Asset Integrity Engineer
● Conduct RBI, Remaining Life Assessment and propose short & long term recommendations for repair and rectification of ADNOC
Offshore Assets. Prepare e-passport for piping and pressure vessels.
DNV GL (Abu Dhabi) Jan-2021 Aug-2021
Senior Consultant
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● Conduct Asset Integrity Audit of BP Khazan & Ghazeer Field (Oman) for DNV GL. Conduct site survey, field audit and report
preparation for Integrity Assessment of Gas Processing Plant.
● FEED and Technology Review – Storage and Transportation Options for LNG, Gas, Oil and Petrochemical products.
Oceaneering Oct 2014 Nov 2014
Inspection Engineer for Qatar Gas Shutdown
● Visual inspection of Columns, Vessels, Heat Exchangers & Furnaces in Train-5 LNG area as per API 510. Suggest repair
recommendations as per API 510 on equipment’s. Preparation of final reports as per Qatar Gas requirements.
● Integrity Assessment of Columns, Vessels, Heat Exchangers & Furnaces in Train-5 LNG area as per API 510, 570, 579-1/ASME
FFS-1 (Level I & II)
Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd – Sr. Inspection Engineer July 2016 Present
Job Descriptions
●Conduct remaining life assessment of Pressure Equipment’s & Gas Transmission Pipeline.
●Lead integrity management programs for static and rotating equipment across LNG trains, utilities, and offsite facilities.
● Develop and execute comprehensive inspection and maintenance strategies aligned with QatarEnergy LNG’s high safety and
operational standards.
● Perform advanced failure analysis, fitness-for-service assessments, corrosion monitoring, and remaining life calculations for
critical assets.
● Supervise and evaluate advanced NDT techniques (ToFD, PAUT, LRUT), interpret inspection data, and prepare detailed technical
reports with actionable recommendations.
● Coordinate large-scale shutdown and turnaround inspections, ensuring adherence to project timelines, quality, and budget.
● Provide mentorship and coaching to inspection engineers and field teams, promoting continuous improvement and competency
development.
● Collaborate with cross-functional departments including process, operations, and maintenance to implement integrity
improvement initiatives.
●Support root cause analysis of equipment failures and contribute to the development of long-term integrity management plans.
SGS Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd – Sr. Inspection Engineer Feb 2008 Jun 2016
Job Descriptions
●Perform inspection and lead inspection activities on National ●Preparation of shutdown inspection advice notes (IANs) and
& International shutdowns, turnarounds and overhauls. inspection reports/certificates with all findings,
●Liaise with maintenance department supervisors in all aspects abnormalities and repair recommendations. Development
of repairs. Inspect any completed repairs, modifications of inspection plans/frequencies as per RBI and/or relevant
and/or replacement. Selection of an appropriate inspection codes.
inspection/NDT techniques as per codes/standards and ●Conduct remaining life assessment of Pressure Equipment’s
specification. i.e. Vessels, Columns, Separators, Heat Exchangers,
●Supervision and coordination of all on-stream and shutdown Reactors, Furnaces and their associated piping circuits.
inspection/NDT activities of plant equipment’s. ●Conduct fitness for service assessment of Pressurized
●Implement and update the Risk Based Inspection Equipment’s including Compressor Station Piping,
methodology to enhance plant integrity and reliability in Scrubbers, Filter, Gas Gathering Systems and proposed
order to optimize inspection frequencies, maintenance and repair methodology for safe continuous operation of the
plant availability. assets.
●Carrying out external visual inspection prior to shut down for ●Ensure Shutdown activities are performed in accordance
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the static equipment’s including pressure vessels, heat with accreditation schemes, legislation and industry
exchangers, coolers, columns, furnaces, stacks and tanks etc. standards and that shutdown activities are performed in
●Conduct the RBI Studies of oil & gas facilities/Refineries via accordance with the health, safety and environmental policy
software Risk Ranking Calculator & Meridium Asset ●Ensure full compliance with company safety regulations and
Performance Management. HSE management systems.
●Develop an inspection strategy according to the criticality ●Retirement thickness calculation, corrosion rate calculation,
level identified in the RBI study associated with the remaining service life calculation for static equipment’s
equipment. systems and advising for any repairs/replacement/re-rating
●Analyze and review the Integrity reports, NDT results and requirements.
prepare the consolidated report for the RBI Software. ●Ensure full compliance with company safety regulations and
●Welding Inspection, Review of WPS, PQR, NDT, PWHT HSE management systems.
procedures & qualification of NDT technician.
Risk Based Inspection Projects
●Bhit Bhadra Gas Field – ENI Pakistan ●Adhi Gas Field – PPL
●Gamba Terminal – Shell Gabon ●Kandkhot Gas Field - PPL
Integrity/Fitness For Service Assessment Through On- Stream (Non-Intrusive Inspection) Projects
●Inspection of Chevron Lubricating Plant West Wharf Tank ● Integrity and Remaining Life Assessment of Buried and
Farm Area piping as per API 570 to check piping condition for Above Ground Piping for Shell Aviation. Perform Visual
safe continuous operation. Evaluation of LRUT & thickness Inspection, corrosion rate and remaining life estimation by
gauging results to calculate remaining life, Next MAWP & through LRUT & UT Reports. Suggest recommendations on
corrosion rate of all piping segments. the basis of visual and LRUT reports.
●Fitness for service assessment of Sour Water Stripper ● Integrity Assessment for Safe Operations of Amine
Column to check mechanical integrity for modification at Contactor through Advance NDT Techniques at ENI Field.
Qatar Shell GTL. Calculate MAWP, corrosion rate and
● On-stream Non-Intrusive inspection of Amine Absorber,
remaining life of vessel with the help of Non-Intrusive
Glycol Contactor, Glycol & Amine Drain Tank, Amine Flash
Inspection (i.e. ToFD, PA, A-Scanning).
Tank & Inlet Filter Separator for Pakistan Petroleum
●Non-Intrusive Inspection of six MEA Surge Tank and six Glycol Limited at PPL Chachar Gas Field for fitness for service.
Surge Tank for PPL Kandkot. Visual inspection of all vessels,
● Base Line Inspection/survey of Pressure Vessels, Heaters,
suggest repair and general recommendation on the basis
Fin Fan Coolers and Complete Process Piping of UEPL
visual inspection findings and Advance NDT findings i.e ToFD,
Naimat Basal Phase IV Plant. (Amine Train I & II, Glycol
Phased Array, Surface ECT and A-scanning. Corrosion rate
Dehydration Unit and Utility area).
estimation, MAWP calculation till next inspection interval and
remaining life calculation. ● Inspection of Floating Roof Tank Waqod Qatar.
●Integrity inspection of Dead Legs and Drain at PPL Sui Gas ● Inspection of LP, Test, Flash Separators and K.O drums at
Field. Visual inspection with recommendations, Corrosion Bobi Oil Complex (OGDCL).
rate estimation, MAWP calculation till next inspection interval
and remaining life calculation. ● Inspection of Furnaces and Vacuum Distillation Column at
Trans Asia Refinery Limited.
●Integrity assessment of 4 KM pipeline of FOTCO (Fauji Oil
Terminal Company) at Port Qasim to evaluate pipeline ● Inspection of Pressure Relief Valves at UEPL Khaskheli
condition for safe continuous operation. Suggest repair Instrument workshop. Overhauling inspection and pop-up
requirement and coating evaluation. test witness of pressure relieving devices.
●SHELL GABON AFRICA. Integrity Inspection of Slug Catchers, ● Inspection of Distillation Column, Two Phase Separators
Gas Scrubbers, Separators, Induced Static Floatation ISF and Heat Exchangers of Diesel Desulphurization at National
Vessels, Hot water vessel, Fin Fan Coolers, Crude Oil Heat Refinery Limited.
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Exchangers, Hot Water Heater, Pig Launcher & Receivers, ● Integrity inspection of Fire Tube Boiler for SHELL
Instrument Air Vessels, Gas Suction Bottles, Gas Boots and Lubricating Oil Blending Plant at Kemari Terminal.
Pumps at SHELL Gamba Terminal in Gabon (Africa) for safe
● Fitness for Service inspection of Glycol De-Hydration Unit
continuous operations. Total 113 vessels.
(Three phase separator, Re-boiler, Glycol Contactor,
Skimmer) at Qadirpur Gas Field.
Shut Downs / Turn Around / Over Haul’s
● ATA 2019 Sinjhoro Gas Condensate Field. Integrity ●Pakistan Refinery PRL Shutdown 2014. Perform visual
Inspection of Hot Oil Heater, De-Ethanizer, De-Butanizer inspection of Crude Distillation Column, Naphtha Stripper,
column, condensers, Test Separators, Filter vessels, Turbo LPG Column, Fin Fan Coolers & Pressure Vessels
Expander Scrubbers, Reboiler and Regeneration gas heaters. inspection. Witness of Fin Fan Cooler & Heat Exchangers
of Hydrostatic Test.
●Integrity Inspection in 2018 Shutdown of 02 Nos of HRSG of
Sapphire Power Plant at Muridke, Punjab. Inspection of all six ●Over Haul Team Lead for planning and execution of
modules includes Burners, Stack and its refractory, HP & LP inspection team in 2013 Over Haul of Lotte Pakistan PTA
Super heaters, HP & LP Evaporator, HP Economizers & fins ltd. Total number of equipment’s 85 and 136 Relied Stream
Tubes. Inspection of HP & LP Drums (Vessels) and Deareator. Segments. Also performed inspection of Plant Mother
Equipment (CTA Rotary Oxidation Dryer M1-423), Reactors,
●03 days Short Shutdown at UEPL (former BP Pakistan)
Water Tube Boilers, Exchangers, PTA Dryer, Fin Fan Coolers,
Naimat Phase 5 Gas Plant. Perform inspection of Separators,
Surge Drums, PTA Crystallizer, Agitator Vessels, Drums &
Amine Absorber, Amine Regenerator and Scrubbers to check
Pressure Relief Valves.
only internal attachments i.e. Internal Trays, bubble caps,
demister pad, vessels and columns bottom for sludge and ●Shutdown Team Lead for planning and execution of
chimney trays in Amine Regenerator. inspection team at UEPL (former BP Pakistan) Naimat
Basal. Total number of equipment’s 66. Also performed
●ENAR II ATA 2015.Inspection and Mechanical Integrity
visual inspection of Absorption tower, Crude Oil Stabilizer,
Assessment of Naptha Stabilizer Column, Pre Flash Drum and
De-Propanizer, Propane Vessel, (Exchangers, Condensate
their interconnected piping circuits. Suggest repair
recommendation of internal trays, stiffener rings and and Refrigerant & LPG Storage Vessels).
localized metal loss on the basis of visual and NDT inspection ●Fitness for Service assessment of Feed Chiller Stabilizer,
findings. Part of a team who performed complete turnaround Regeneration Gas Cooler, Hot Oil Fired Heaters,
consist of 5 columns, 3 pressure vessels and interconnected Debutanizer, Debutanizer Reboiler, Inlet Separator and 18
piping’s of columns and fin fan coolers. LPG Storage vessels for OGDCL at Sinjhoro Gas
●Integrity Inspection of Fire tube Boiler for Shell Pakistan. Condensate Field 2012 Turnaround.
●Complete inspection and Mechanical Integrity Assessment of ●Mechanical Integrity Inspection of 32 vessels, columns &
Heat Recovery Steam Generation (HRSG) plant for ENGRO exchangers including sour & sweet gas service and Sulphur
Powergen Qadirpur. Inspection of all six modules includes recovery unit vessels in 2012 ATA of OGDCL Dakhni Gas
Burners, Stack and its refractory, HP & LP Super heaters, HP & Field. Prepare repair procedures for cracks and weld metal
LP Evaporator, HP Economizers & fins Tubes. Inspection of HP buildup.
& LP Drums (Vessels), Deareator and ST Flash Tank in 2013 & ●Inspection of Rotary Oxidation Dryer in Short Shutdown of
2015 Outage. 2011 & 2012 of Lotte PPTA Plant at Port Qasim Karachi.
●National Refinery Limited Shutdown 2014. External & ●Inspection of Fire Tube Heaters and Distillation Column in
Internal Visual Inspection of Propane Storage Vessel &
2012 shutdown of ENAR Petrotech Refinery Facility at
Hydrogen Vessels. Suggest repair recommendations on
Korangi Industrial Area Karachi.
vessel. Prepare repair procedure of vessel.
●Inspection of Glycol Flash Vessel, Gas Suction/Discharge
●Shutdown Team Lead for planning and execution of
KO Drum, LPG Reflux Column, Charcoal filter, Glycol
inspection team at UEPL (former BP Pakistan) Turk Gas
Regenerator and Flare KO Drum at OGDCL Bobi Oil
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Facility in UEPL (former BP Pakistan) Turk TAR 2013. Total Complex in 2012 ATA.
number of equipment’s 36 and 126 piping circuit. Also
●Inspection of Heat Exchangers, Boiler and Pressure Vessels
performed visual inspection of Amine & Glycol Contactors,
for Lotte PPTA formerly ICI PPTA in 2010 December OH.
Hot Oil Heaters, Reboiler, Amine Flash Drums, Three Phase
Separators, Hot Oil Storage Vessels, Fin Fan Coolers and ●Inspection of Regeneration Furnaces, Filter Coalescer,
Exchangers. Suction Scrubber, Knock Out Drum & Condensate Water
Separator on ATA 2010 of OGDCL Qadirpur Gas Field.
●Inspection of Amine Stripper, Flash Drum, Boiler and
Dehydration Unit at UCH Gas Processing Plant for OGDCL UCH ●Reactors Inspection in June 2009 Shutdown of National
Gas Field ATA 2010. Refinery Limited.
Construction Projects
●Overall QA/QC In-charge for 250 MMSCFD Gas processing ●Supervise fabrication and inspection including welding
plant containing 03 Amine Trains for processing. Participate in activity of Anhydrous HCl vessel (Lethal Service). Review
daily meeting and discuss quality issues of sites. Review of all documents related to projects (i.e. Scope of Work,
submitted procedures from EPC contractors and provide Welding Procedure Specification, Procedure Qualification
input in all procedures. Maintain daily quality reports Record, tolerance Sheets, MTC’s, NDT procedures, PWHT
gathered from different areas. Prepare NCR, QA and Field procedures including both Complete and Local PWHT
instruction after consult with site quality supervisors along procedures, Sand blasting and Hydrotest Procedures).
with their recommendations. Develop all documents related to QA/QC.
●Welding, coating, stringing, excavation, lowering, heat shrink ●Complete construction QA/QC Inspection of Zam North
sleeve, Hydrotest witness, pigging witness and commissioning 8ӯ 20 KM Duplex Steel and 10ӯ 5.4 KM Martensitic
inspection of 8 inch Dia 6 KM duplex steel pipeline at Dadu, Steel Pipeline for BHP Billiton Pty Ltd in Dadu.
BHP Billiton.
Personal Information
Marital Status: Married Current Location: Karachi, Pakistan
Passport Number: VM1797943 NIC: 42401-6104794-9
Religion: Islam Date of Birth: 17th Dec 1984
Nationality: Pakistani Skype id: Sgsali1984
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