Gamal Farag Abdulhamid Aleiwa
Mr
Benghazi,Benghazi
Summary
A highly accomplished and results-driven Asset Integrity and Corrosion Management professional with over 20 years of extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. Proven expertise in developing and executing comprehensive integrity strategies for critical upstream and downstream assets. Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers, inspectors, and technicians to ensure operational safety and reliability. A strategic leader dedicated to enhancing asset performance through Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) , advanced corrosion control programs , and unwavering compliance with international standards (API, ASME, NACE)
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Asset Integrity Superintendent
Zueitina Oil Company - Head Quarter "Asset Integrity Department"
Tripoli, Johor
06.2025 - Current
- Develop and lead the overall Asset Integrity Management Strategy to ensure the long-term safety and reliability of all critical equipment. This includes owning the entire integrity program from top to bottom.
- Direct the Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) program, using data and technical assessments like Fitness-for-Service (FFS) to make the final call on whether to run, repair, or replace an asset.
- Oversee the specific Corrosion Management Program, including chemical treatment, material selection, and continuous monitoring to actively combat equipment degradation.
- Act as the ultimate Technical Authority on equipment integrity. You'll lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations into any failures and approve all major repair strategies.
- Provide critical integrity oversight for all Management of Change (MOC) and new capital projects, ensuring that new or modified assets are designed and built to be reliable from day one.
- Guarantee unwavering compliance with all critical industry codes (API, ASME) and government regulations, serving as the main point of contact for any integrity-related audits.
- Manage the selection and performance of all third-party inspection contractors and engineering consultants, ensuring their work meets the highest standards of quality and safety.
- Own the complete asset integrity budget and report directly to senior leadership on asset health, major risks, and the overall performance of the integrity program.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance regularly, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and maintaining accountability throughout the lifecycle of each project.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.
- Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
- Mentored junior staff, leading to increased productivity and improved teamwork throughout the organization.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
Corrosion Section Superintendent
Zueitina Oil Company – Head Quarter- Projects and Technical Service dep "Project and technical service department "
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Supervise and lead corrosion and process teams, including engineers, inspectors, and technicians, ensuring safe and efficient upstream and downstream operations.
- Coordinate and monitor daily oil & gas processes, from wellhead and separation facilities to refining, storage, and export, ensuring smooth workflow and operational reliability.
- Develop, implement, and oversee corrosion control programs, including cathodic protection, coatings, chemical inhibition, and material selection.
- Review and analyze production data, corrosion monitoring results, inspection findings, and laboratory tests to assess asset performance and integrity.
- Maintain accurate production and corrosion records using HISSES software and other data management systems, preparing reports for management and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure strict adherence to HSE standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies, applying Management of Change (MOC) protocols where necessary.
- Oversee Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs, corrosion risk assessments, and integrity evaluations for pipelines, tanks, and process equipment.
- Support shutdowns, startups, and turnarounds by coordinating process schedules, corrosion monitoring, and inspection activities.
- Act as a focal point between operations, maintenance, integrity, HSE, and planning teams, as well as external contractors and service providers.
- Lead root cause analyses of corrosion-related failures and process deviations, recommending corrective and preventive measures.
- Manage budgets, resources, and contracts related to corrosion monitoring systems, chemical injection programs, and inspection campaigns.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and adopting new technologies in corrosion prevention, process optimization, and digital reporting.
- Train, mentor, and develop junior engineers and technicians to strengthen corrosion and process engineering competencies across the organization.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance regularly, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and maintaining accountability throughout the lifecycle of each project.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents and improved employee wellbeing.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the organization, introducing new methodologies to increase productivity and reduce overall project costs.
- Resolved conflicts between staff and customers swiftly and professionally.
- Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
- Established effective quality control measures for consistent delivery of high-quality construction projects.
Corrosion Section Supervisor
Zueitina Oil Company - Zueitina Terminal- Projects and Technical Service dep "Corrosion Section"
Zueitina Terminal, Benghazi
06.2019 - 01.2024
- Responsible for providing technical/engineering expertise / support to corrosion management activities. Supervise routine static equipment internal and external corrosion management activities.
- Implement contracts, monitor corrosion monitoring spares and ensure to calibrate corrosion and cathodic protection monitoring tools and instruments.
- Responsible for all activities related to corrosion control (external/internal) and pipeline integrity.
- Responsible for coordination of bargaining unit employees and outside contractors performing tasks associated to the Cathodic protection system & the Damage prevention programs.
- Responsible for electronic corrosion data inspection processes and inspection databases.
- Perform damage investigations on any damages that occurs within the system.
- Generate and monitor corrosion monitoring programs and corrosion monitoring devices (coupons/probes).
- Prepares periodic corrosion reports and maintains updated inspection management system.
- Reviews the existing cathodic protection system, highlights problems and suggests improvement to ensure protection of all respective structures / equipment.
- Updates / prepares the records and inspection files for the plant and equipment.
- Review and verification of all incoming and outgoing general documents Analysis the results and prepare the detailed charts.
- Attend regular and irregular Zueitina Terminal meetings.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop professional skills for career growth.
- Coordinated with other supervisors to align strategies and streamline interdepartmental workflows.
Corrosion Engineer “CP and NDT”
Zueitina Oil Company - Zueitina Terminal- Projects and Technical Service dep "Corrosion Section"
Zueitina Terminal, Benghazi
03.2011 - 01.2019
- Conducts inspection, corrosion monitoring and corrosion control for the plant equipment, storage tanks and pipelines.
- Reviews the existing cathodic protection system, highlights problems and suggests improvement to ensure protection of all respective structures / equipment.
- Conducts the cathodic protection system upkeep and monitoring of piping, tanks, marine and concrete structures.
- Install cathodic protection unit for oil storage tank starting from laying shallow anodes ground bed and connect all cables with junction box up to transformer rectifier.
- Updates / prepares the records and inspection files for the plant and equipment.
- Review and verification of all incoming and outgoing general documents
- Follow up the NDT inspectors during inspections (Ultrasonic Examination, Magnetic Particle Examination, Pent rant Examination, Visual Examination).
- Attend regular and irregular Zueitina Terminal meetings.
- Streamlined data analysis processes by creating customized software tools for tracking asset health over time.
- Enhanced industry knowledge by staying current on the latest research, technologies, and best practices in corrosion engineering.
Mud Engineer
JOWFE OIL TECHNOLOGY Service Department - Drilling fluid engineer-
01.2009
- Responsible for ensuring the properties of the drilling fluid are within designed specifications.
- Maintaining fluid properties on rig sites by testing fluid properties accurately.
- Maintaining inventory at customer well sites.
- Supervising the equipment on a rig, and helping test for oil and gas and adjusting the liquid being used.
- Maintaining effective customer service by providing rig-site customers and coordinators information regarding the progress of a rig site.
- Control and review all quality record related to section.
- Supervise calibration of test equipment's.
Laboratory unit supervisor
EL Mahawer Construction and Real Estate Company 602 Building – Bofakra (Benghazi – Libya )
01.2008
- Monitor all tests required for aggregate , sand, water.
- Monitor all tests required for fill material , sub base, base coarse.
- Monitor all tests required for the initial and final test of concrete.
- Monitor all test required for reinforced wire.
- Control and review all quality record related to laboratory section.
- Supervise calibration of test equipments.
- Determine root causes and formulate preventive measures for material.
- Training and support of laboratory unit persons.
- Review and verification of all incoming and outgoing general documents.
Quality System Implementation Section Chief
Man-Made River -AL-Nahr co. Ltd (ANC) Brega PCCP Plant.
10.2006
- Review Quality System Documents (Procedures, Technical Specification, ..etc)
- Follow up the Cycle of Quality System Documents.
- Assigning duties to, and for detailing the job description of his assistants.
- Identify the certifications required from Subcontractors and Vendors.
- Manage the headquarter archive for quality records and certification.
- Establish and Maintain Library of National Standards, Specifications and Procedures.
- Maintain of Subcontractors and Vendors Documents.
- Review and Approve the Monthly Report.
- Prepare the management review report.
- Review the NCR`s Evaluation Reports.
- Maintain the register of outgoing & incoming correspondence.
QA Auditor Engineer
Man-Made River -AL-Nahr co. Ltd (ANC) Brega PCCP Plant.
08.2005
- Follow up the circle of procedures in the ANC departments and to get approval from the owner and distribute them to concerned departments for implementation.
- Coordinate the Quality Assurance team to prepare the quality requirements for all projects.
- Carry out audits in accordance with procedure.
- Prepare audit notifications, check lists, & audit reports relating to his assignment.
- Control the audit reports, vendor assessment, and vendor surveillance reports.
- Inform team leader of any corrective action or preventive action found during audit activities.
- Prepare NCR`s evaluation report.
QC Lab Engineer
Man-Made River -AL-Nahr co. Ltd (ANC) Brega PCCP Plant.
07.2003
- Prepare the daily list of inspections and tests according to the work procedures and technical specification for aggregate, cement, concrete and mortar.
- Monitor all tests required for aggregate, sand, water, concrete and mortar.
- Review the results of inspection and tests and compare them with required limits.
- Evaluating deficiencies and issuing non-conformance reports when applicable.
- Coordinate with the production pouring shop to determine production requiring inspection.
- Control of samples at pouring kilns and inside the laboratory.
- Monitoring accuracy of all measuring machines and equipment used for inspections.
- Support the inspectors and technician during the inspection in laboratory and in field tests.
- Analysis the results and prepare the detailed charts.
Education
Master's degree Certificate - Corrosion Engineering
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
03.2026
Master's degree Certificate - Engineering Management
Benghazi Libyan Academy
11.2022
Bachelor - Faculty of Technical Engineering Department of Chemical Engineering
Bright Star University
01.2002
Skills
- ICDL certificate
- Microsoft WinWord and Excel
Training
- English Language (IELTS 5.5-2019)
- Technical Report Writing
- Quality Management system
- A) Quality Management System in accordance to ISO 9001.
- B) Auditing BT Process Approach.
- C) Integrated Management System of Quality, Safety and Environment.
- D) Design and development of technical documentation.
- Corrosion Protection and Monitoring
- Chemical Treatment Program (NALCO Company).
- Preparation Course for Cathodic Protection (NACE CP2)
- Effective Material degradation Management in oil and gas industry.
- Workshop on corrosion in oil and gas sector organization by NACE -Benghazi
- A course on the basics of drilling fluids engineering and related tests
- Pre stress concrete cylinder pipe Manufacturing and quality control.
- Cyber security for computers connected to the net.
Timeline
Asset Integrity Superintendent
Zueitina Oil Company - Head Quarter "Asset Integrity Department"
06.2025 - Current
Corrosion Section Superintendent
Zueitina Oil Company – Head Quarter- Projects and Technical Service dep "Project and technical service department "
06.2024 - 01.2025
Corrosion Section Supervisor
Zueitina Oil Company - Zueitina Terminal- Projects and Technical Service dep "Corrosion Section"
06.2019 - 01.2024
Corrosion Engineer “CP and NDT”
Zueitina Oil Company - Zueitina Terminal- Projects and Technical Service dep "Corrosion Section"
03.2011 - 01.2019
Mud Engineer
JOWFE OIL TECHNOLOGY Service Department - Drilling fluid engineer-
01.2009
Laboratory unit supervisor
EL Mahawer Construction and Real Estate Company 602 Building – Bofakra (Benghazi – Libya )
01.2008
Quality System Implementation Section Chief
Man-Made River -AL-Nahr co. Ltd (ANC) Brega PCCP Plant.
10.2006
QA Auditor Engineer
Man-Made River -AL-Nahr co. Ltd (ANC) Brega PCCP Plant.
08.2005
QC Lab Engineer
Man-Made River -AL-Nahr co. Ltd (ANC) Brega PCCP Plant.
07.2003
Master's degree Certificate - Engineering Management
Benghazi Libyan Academy
Bachelor - Faculty of Technical Engineering Department of Chemical Engineering
Bright Star University
Master's degree Certificate - Corrosion Engineering
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
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