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Mahmoud Abouelmakarem Khalil

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Senior principal offshore structural engineer with 21 years of experience, including 15 years in the oil and gas sector. Specializes in structural engineering design, analysis, and drawing production. Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, enhance collaboration, and mentor junior engineers. Successfully integrated technical solutions to optimize project costs while adhering to strict client regulations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Principle Offshore Structural Engineer

Saipem
07.2024 - Current
  • Structural lead for the Dehe Stinger project.
  • Contributed to Aramco's LTA127 project, aligning with overall project objectives.
  • Optimized timelines and resource use by planning manhours effectively.
  • Ensured accuracy and compliance by thoroughly reviewing analyses, the Tekla 3D model, and drawings.
  • Mentored engineers to elevate technical skills and support professional growth.
  • Integrated technical solutions addressing project constraints and material availability, minimizing offshore installation time.

Senior Offshore Structural Engineer

UNEPP
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Contributed to detailed design of GNN minimum facility offshore platform and produced engineering specifications.
  • Prepared GNN documents register and assisted in project scheduling.
  • Performed pre-service and in-service analyses, including in-place, on-bottom stability, earthquake, fatigue, and pile stickup.
  • Studied interactions between MOPU hull and GNN platform under various conditions, ensuring structural integrity.
  • Produced high-quality calculations, reports, and verified engineering drawings.
  • Developed design methodologies while promoting knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Supported UNEP's technical development in structural offshore competence group.
  • Mentored graduate engineers to enhance their skills and professional growth.

Principle Offshore Structural Engineer

Saipem
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • Acted as the deputy lead for the LTA124 Aramco project.
  • Involved in the EPCOL QatarEnergy project.
  • Mentored engineers, advancing technical skills and fostering professional growth.
  • Reviewed analyses, drawings, and Tekla model to guarantee accuracy and standard compliance.
  • Integrated technical solutions based on project constraints and material availability, reducing offshore installation time.

Senior Offshore Structural Engineer

MCDERMOTT
10.2019 - 10.2020

Performed comprehensive pre-service and in-service analyses, encompassing on-bottom stability, load-out, lifting, fatigue, time history collapse blast, and seismic reports alongside a 3D model review of various new Saudi Aramco projects at offshore Marjan and Safaniya fields.

Senior Offshore Structural Engineer

GUPCO JV BP
12.2016 - 10.2019
  • Conducted various analyses, including in-place, boat impact, and vibration assessments for Gulf of Suez platforms and bridges.
  • Performed feasibility study analyses for new platform, North Safa.
  • Attended review meetings with managers and consultants to discuss project progress.
  • Supervised tasks assigned to structural engineer to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Coordinated with departmental teams to address interface issues and field queries.
  • Supported construction and operation teams by preparing method statements with detailed analyses and drawings.

Offshore Structural Engineer

ENPPI
12.2009 - 12.2016
  • Performed structural analyses for fixed steel offshore platforms (in-place with PSI, boat impact, pushover, lifting, transportation, load-out, and earthquake analyses) and designed a new helideck/deck platform using SACS software.
  • Reviewed and performed in-place analysis, design of new platform extensions, and integrity check of offshore platforms and bridges using SACS, and sometimes STAAD software.
  • Reviewed Online Monitoring (OLM) reports, scope of work, basis of design, assessment, subsea inspection, and technical evaluation reports.
  • Studied the scenario of helideck dismantling, assessed the (As-Is) condition of some existing bridges, investigated their need for strengthening, performed the relevant analysis, and prepared reports and drawings.
  • Reviewed and prepared structural reports (e.g., assessment, design, weight control, site visit report, etc.) and different structural drawings.
  • Made and validated spreadsheets by using Excel, and performed needed hand calculations.
  • Prepared presentations 'P-Δ & P-δ Analysis' and 'Beam Theory and Design According to AISC.'

Senior Structural Engineer

ZAMIL STEEL
04.2008 - 04.2009
  • Reviewed design and estimation of different steel structures throughout Egypt and other regions at the quotation stage

Structural Engineer

ZAMIL STEEL
07.2006 - 04.2008
  • Executed design and estimation of various steel structures at quotation stage, including factories, warehouses, multistory buildings, and mezzanines using MBMA, AISC, Egyptian codes, and ZAMIL software.

Structural Engineer

DSD Ferrometalco
01.2005 - 07.2006
  • Contributed to design of gantry crane in Egypt, enhancing project specifications.
  • Engaged in detailing for Objiana Cement Plant and Sheraton Heliopolis Hotel Extension projects.
  • Assisted in the detailing of the Sardinia Radio Telescope (space research application).
  • Monitored assembly stages for SRT and GSI-Gantry projects to ensure compliance.

Civil Engineer

Prof. Hossny Sagheer consultation office
07.2004 - 01.2005
  • Design and detailing for R.C. Structures (residential buildings).

Education

M.Sc. - Structural Engineering (Offshore)

Ain Shams University
01.2018

B.Sc. - Civil Engineering

Assuit University
06.2004

Skills

  • SACS and ANSYS
  • STAADPro and SAP2000
  • AutoCAD and Navisworks
  • Familiarity with AISC, API, AWS D11, ISO 19901-2:2004(e), DNV-RP-C205, DNV-RP-B401, MBMA, Saudi Aramco standards, QatarEnergy specifications, and ECP 205-2001

Mobile Numbers

  • +971502179703
  • +201002081237

Memberships

Member of the Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01/30/83
  • Nationality: Egyptian
  • Marital Status: Married

Publications

  • Earthquake Assessment of Offshore Jacket Structure in Gulf of Suez according to API-2EQ, 1st International Conference (Ninth Conference of Sustainable Environmental Development), Egypt, 03/01/17
  • Topology Optimization of Fixed Offshore Platform under Earthquake Loading in Gulf of Suez, IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE), 16, 1, 2019, 58-71

Research

Study of Structural Optimization of a Jacket Platform under Earthquake Loading, In this study, a standard jacket platform located in the Gulf of Suez was investigated for being topology optimized under seismic loads.

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Native
Native

Timeline

Senior Principle Offshore Structural Engineer

Saipem
07.2024 - Current

Principle Offshore Structural Engineer

Saipem
03.2023 - 07.2024

Senior Offshore Structural Engineer

UNEPP
01.2022 - 03.2023

Senior Offshore Structural Engineer

MCDERMOTT
10.2019 - 10.2020

Senior Offshore Structural Engineer

GUPCO JV BP
12.2016 - 10.2019

Offshore Structural Engineer

ENPPI
12.2009 - 12.2016

Senior Structural Engineer

ZAMIL STEEL
04.2008 - 04.2009

Structural Engineer

ZAMIL STEEL
07.2006 - 04.2008

Structural Engineer

DSD Ferrometalco
01.2005 - 07.2006

Civil Engineer

Prof. Hossny Sagheer consultation office
07.2004 - 01.2005

M.Sc. - Structural Engineering (Offshore)

Ain Shams University

B.Sc. - Civil Engineering

Assuit University
Mahmoud Abouelmakarem Khalil