Mohamed Elbelisy
Senior Mechanical Lead Engineer
Cairo,Egypt
Summary
Qualified Mechanical Engineer with extensive knowledge of engineering equipment within the oil and gas and petrochemical industry.
My expertise lies in the maintenance and troubleshooting of various rotating machinery, including centrifugal and rotary compressors, centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, dry gas and wet mechanical seals, fans, blowers.
Throughout my career, I have successfully performed major repairs, conducted root cause failure analysis, and implemented effective troubleshooting techniques to ensure optimal performance of rotating machinery.
I possess a deep understanding of international standards such as API 610, 617, 682, 686, and others, which have allowed me to consistently meet industry regulations and requirements.
I have extensive experience in commissioning and conducting site performance tests in addition to effectively monitor machine conditions through vibration analysis and lubrication techniques.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer
SLB(Schlumberger)
11.2022 - Current
- Perform duties by leading the maintenance team to support rotating equipment repair, installation and troubleshooting such as centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, screw compressor, centrifuge, gas engine and centrifugal gas compressor including drivers, seal and lube oil systems
- Conduct vibration analysis of the collected vibration data and report the associated corrective maintenance recommendations
- Planning for lubricant handling, storage, consumption and selecting contamination control products, creation of best practices for lubrication procedures and reviewing lubrication analysis reports
- Preparation of Material requisition, technical evaluation of vendor offers & Order specification and review of vendor drawings and being involved in inspections and/or site installation
- Oversee progress of all pre-commissioning, commissioning and start up for rotating equipment and assist in system walk down and RFSU to ensure effective Execution of all different phases, compliance with standards and specifications met
- Lead maintenance team whenever needed to ensure resolution of mechanical issues in timely and effective
- Contribute to reliability programs such as (MTBF, bad actors, oil condition, etc.) including SAP system and performing RCA upon needed
- Set strategies for rotating equipment resources: work force, spare parts, tools to increase work productivity and Job wrench time
- Assist in appraisal and review method of statements, risk assessment, drawings, schedule, JSA and others job requirements.
- Performed vibration analysis on critical assets to identify potential issues before it escalated into costly repairs or downtime.
- Conducted root cause analysis on rotating equipment failures, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Regional Field Service Engineer
RotoFlow, Air Products and chemicals
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Part of Field service global team to support Air Separation plants, petrochemical and oil& gas sites in different regions
- Supervise onsite overhaul for turbo expanders loaded by compressor, generator and oil Brake and pumps during major overhauls
- Responsible for machine preparation such as leveling, alignment and auxiliary system installation and commissioning for dry gas seal and lube oil system
- Assist operation team for machine commissioning and start-up of the machine including assessment for operation parameters and vibration analysis and evaluation by bently nevda system one
- Support major overhaul, inspection, and repair for rotating equipment in Air separation Plants at Air Products Sites during major shutdowns
- Perform diagnostic and troubleshooting for machines failures
- Support repair and Overhaul for Rotating Equipment such as Cryogenic Pumps and Multistage gas compressors onsite and workshop
- Perform low speed dynamic balance for rotors and wheels according to ISO 21940
- Preparing assessment and inspection reports for internal components of rotating Equipment including needed spare parts.
Field Service Engineer
John Crane
12.2015 - 11.2019
- Provide field technical on-site support during seal, coupling and auxiliary equipment installation and commissioning
- Responsible for seal support system commissioning
- Supervise the repairing process for various types of rotating equipment overhaul and confirm compliance with IOM and international standards
- Perform Pre-installation checks for rotating Equipment prior seal installation such as concentricity, run out, squareness etc
- Evaluate the operation condition of rotating equipment based on Equipment characteristics curve and vibration analysis
- Repairing failed Mechanical seal on/off site
- Technical troubleshooting for rotating Equipment in the filed including analysis of problems and providing recommendations/implementing appreciated solutions
- Producing comprehensive failure reports with analysis and recommendation
- Experience of working in multinational and multicultural environment
Rotating Equipment Engineer & Vibration specialist
TCI SANMAR Chemicals S.A.E
10.2010 - 12.2015
- Hands-on rotating machinery maintenance and overhauls with building up history records and support maintenance strategy decisions and planning for plant turnarounds
- Developed solutions for reliability issues of major Rotating Equipment (Centrifugal Compressors, screw compressors, blowers, Centrifugal Pumps, etc.) to ensure the plant is available and capable of delivering its design performance
- Perform technical investigations on plant equipment failures, documenting the results and collaboratively making recommendations to resolve issues following a standard root cause analysis method
- Carrying out Mechanical seals repair, assembly and installation
- Perform shaft Alignment using laser alignment by fixture laser alignment and dial indicators for rotating equipment and machine train
- Supervise daily activities planned and corrective maintenance for rotating equipment's (Centrifugal pumps, compressors, blowers, … etc.)
- Investigate ways to improve reliability, cost and service
- Ensure correct spares availability for the operation and overhauls
- Rotating equipment condition monitoring, Vibration Analysis
- Laser alignment of shafts and sheaves with fixture laser alignment instrument
- On site static balance of rotating equipment's such as Fan, Blowers
- Prevent consequential damage on Rotating Equipment by giving advance information on machine
- Vibration Database management for Rotating Equipment using ASCENT software overall vibration data acquisition using COMMTEST Machinery Health Analyzer
- Identify the possible causes of vibration using vibration data trending and spectra.
Piping engineer
Falcon power system Company
01.2010 - 10.2010
- Ensuring construction, fabrication and execution activities are carried out in accordance with codes, standards, specifications, and the client's requirements
- Knowledge of piping isometric drawings and preparing of material
- Visual inspection for welding joints and confirm the compliance with WPS to maintain high level of quality and reduce the probability of Repair or reworks
- Receive and inspect the project materials from the suppliers and check their certificates
- Supervised the erection of scaffolding, sandblasting and paintings for piping
- Supervises erection of mechanical equipment and verifies and ensures adequate instructions for correct assembly/installation on jobsite
- Responsible for clearing punch list upon client's requirements
- Responsible for updating the progress of the project
- Prepare permit to work, job risk assessment, and lifting plans and make sure the work is carried out in a safe manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Power Engineering
Suez Canal University
Egypt 05.2004 - 05.2009
Skills
Machinery Diagnostics
Lubrication management
Hydraulic and Pneumatic system
Vibration analysis Expertise
Reliability Engineering
Failure modes analysis
Dynamic Balancing
Training
- Overhauling, installation and troubleshooting for turbo-expanders Pennsylvania, USA
- Dynamic Balance training for Rigid Rotor TX, USA.
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI
- Certified Maintenance and reliability Professional (CMRP), RES Global
- Machine Lubricant Analyst CAT I , ATLASCO CO.
- Machine Lubricant Analyst CAT II , Des-case CO.
- Shutdown & Turnaround Management Training, RES Global
- Vibration analysis CAT 3 Mobius institute , UGEC CO.
- Vibration analysis CAT 2 Mobius institute . UGEC.CO
- Banks Man and Lifting Supervisor training from North Sea lifting (NSL)
- Reliability centered maintenance implementation American university in Cairo.
- Diploma from oil& gas company (OGS)
- Pump operation, selection, troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Compressor operation, selection, troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Gas turbine operation, selection, troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Visual welding inspection (ASNT) level 2 PTS company
- The basic for bearing maintenance and service DATCO company.
Certification
Vibration analysis CAT 3 Mobius institute (Certification NO. M-7871-01)
Timeline
Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer
SLB(Schlumberger)
11.2022 - Current
Regional Field Service Engineer
RotoFlow, Air Products and chemicals
01.2019 - 11.2022
Field Service Engineer
John Crane
12.2015 - 11.2019
Rotating Equipment Engineer & Vibration specialist
TCI SANMAR Chemicals S.A.E
10.2010 - 12.2015
Piping engineer
Falcon power system Company
01.2010 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Power Engineering
Suez Canal University
05.2004 - 05.2009