Mohammed A.

Senior MDI Inspector (Welding & Coating)

Muscat, Oman · +968 9000 0000 (WhatsApp) · mohammed.a@example.com · linkedin.com/in/example

Experience: 16+ years · Nationality: Egyptian · Notice: 1 month · Rotation: 28/28 or residential · Passport / visa: Valid passport, transferable Oman visa

Summary
Multi-discipline QA/QC inspector with 16 years in oil & gas construction, shutdowns and vendor inspection across Oman, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Certified welding and painting inspector (CSWIP 3.2.1, AMPP CIP Level 2) with ASNT Level II NDT. Experienced in pipelines, piping, pressure vessels and storage tanks, and in client interface with operators and EPC contractors.
Certifications

CertificationBody No.Valid until
CSWIP 3.2.1 Senior Welding InspectorTWI000000Mar 2029
AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 2AMPP000000Nov 2028
ASNT Level II – UT, MT, PT, RTASNT SNT-TC-1A–Jun 2028
API 570 Piping InspectorAPI000000Sep 2027
NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)NEBOSH–No expiry
BOSIET with CA-EBSOPITO–Aug 2028
H2S AwarenessOPITO–Dec 2027
OEUK Offshore MedicalApproved doctor–Oct 2027
Client approvals

ClientApproval IDValid until
PDO (Petroleum Development Oman)Approved TPI Inspector – Welding & Coating––
Saudi AramcoCBT approved QC Coating InspectorSAP 00000000–
OQApproved MDI Inspector––
Experience
Feb 2022 – Present
Oman
Senior MDI Inspector (TPI) – Desert Line Inspection Services LLC
Client: OQ | Contractor: Sahara Pipeline Contracting | Sub-contractor: Coastline Industrial Coatings | Project: Gas pipeline and station upgrade
  • Inspected welding and painting on pipeline, piping and station works as a multi-discipline inspector.
  • Reviewed WPS, PQR and welder qualifications and approved coating procedures and product data sheets.
  • Checked surface preparation, DFT and holiday testing; coordinated RT and UT and reviewed reports.
  • Raised NCRs, witnessed hydrotests and compiled final inspection dossiers.
Jan 2017 – Jan 2022
Saudi Arabia
MDI Inspector – Gulf Quality Inspection Co.
Client: Saudi Aramco | Contractor: Eastern Province EPC Contractor | Project: Refinery shutdown and tank rehabilitation
  • Inspected tank repairs, piping modifications and internal linings during shutdowns.
  • Performed vacuum box, visual weld and coating inspections to Saudi Aramco standards.
  • Maintained welder and coating applicator qualification records.
Mar 2013 – Jan 2017
UAE
Welding & NDT Inspector – Emirates Vendor Inspection Services
Client: ADNOC | Contractor: Fabrication yard (vendor) | Project: Pressure vessel and piping spool fabrication
  • Witnessed hold points, pressure tests and FAT at vendor shops.
  • Performed UT, MT and PT and issued inspection release notes.
Jul 2010 – Feb 2013
Egypt
QC Inspector – Nile Engineering Contractors
Client: National gas company | Project: Gas distribution network
  • Inspected pipe welding, coating and backfilling.
  • Prepared daily inspection reports and test packages.
Skills
Inspection / NDT methods: VT, UT, MT, PT, RT film interpretation, DFT, holiday and adhesion testing
Materials: CS, LTCS, SS, DSS, alloy steel, internal linings
Codes & standards: ASME IX, ASME B31.3, ASME VIII, API 1104, AWS D1.1, ISO 8501, ISO 12944
Equipment: Pipelines, piping, pressure vessels, storage tanks, steel structures
Software: MS Office, SAP (inspection notifications)
Training
API 571 Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment
Bolted joint assembly, torquing and tensioning
Hot tapping and hydrotest supervision
First aid at work
Education
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering – Faculty of Engineering, 2009
Memberships
Member, Syndicate of Engineers
Additional
Languages: Arabic (native), English (fluent)
Relocation / travel: Open to GCC, onshore and offshore
Driving licence: Oman, Egypt