Syed Shiraz Al i

House.No.L-84, Gulshan-e-Iqbal,
Block 03, near petal hospital, Karachi
syedshirazali@hotmail.com
Mobile: 00923132729095, Landline: 00922134988845

OBJECTIVE
Seek senior position in a reputable organization, with an opportunity of growth and career
advancement. Utilize my knowledge, skill and abilities which contribute to the growth of
organization.

SUMMARY
Over 12 years of experience in inspection of equipment of Pressure Vessel, Piping and Above
Ground Storage Tanks, Heat Exchanger, PSVs and incoming material inspection. Further carry out
witnessing of pressure safety valves, failure investigation, corrosion management including
Cathodic Protection (CP) and Corrosion Inhibition (CI). Moreover carry out planning and execution
of Risk Based Inspection (RBI) and Non-intrusive inspection for Pressure Vessel for safe and
reliable operation.

QUALIFICATION

MBA in Industrial Management from Institute of Business Management

B.E. (Mechanical) from NED University of Engineering and Technology

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified API 580 Risk Based Inspection Professional, Certification # 54693

Certified Reliability Engineer from American Society of Quality (ASQ) Certification # 8264
NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Period

Employer

2007 present

Pakistan Petroleum Limited

2004 2007

Indus Motor Company

RESPONSIBILITIES AT PPL
PPL is the oldest E&P Company in Pakistan. There are 06 gas processing plants and 02
compression stations (Adhi, Mazarani, Gambat, Kandhkot, Sui DHP, Sui PP, Sui and Kandhkot
compression stations). My roles and responsibilities are mentioned below.

SENIOR ENGINEER (Monitoring and Inspection)

Manage periodic inspections of in-service piping (gas gathering mains, feeder lines, and
wellhead assemblies), pressure vessels and above ground storage tanks as per API 570, API
510, API 653 and other applicable recommended practice (RP), codes and standards to ensure
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integrity and reliability of the equipment. Prepare report include recommendations against
observations / anomalies ascertained during inspection.
Plan, lead and execute Risk Based Inspection (RBI) inspection as per API 580/581 at Adhi and
Kandhkot Process Plants, to prioritize the inspection in order to reduce inspection cost and risk
management of high risk equipments.
Involve in identification and analysis of damage mechanism and report appropriate mitigating
actions to slowdown and reduction of deterioration. Develop and maintain records of asset
deterioration patterns and behaviors.
Plan, supervise and ensure effectiveness of advance NDT techniques of on-stream inspection of
the pressure vessel by using Non intrusive Inspection (NII) Techniques (ToFD, Phased Array,
Shear Wave UT, Ultrasonic A-Scan, CHIME etc). And Long Range Ultrasonic Testing (LRUT) for
piping for critical piping loops or circuits.
Plan, lead and execute failure analysis / investigation and prepares reports for the failure of
equipment and make necessary recommendations for corrective actions.
Establish companywide process safety management (PSM) system in line OSHA standards with
an intent to avoid catastrophic incident.
Develop PSM related SOPs and guidelines (such Process Safety Information (PSI), Process
Hazard Analysis (PHA), Mechanical Integrity, Pre-Start up Safety Review (PSSR), PSM audit,
MOC etc.) and KPIs for ensuring process safety system are in place and working effectively.
Attend periodic Annual Turn Around (ATA) to ensure quality of inspection, fabrication and
modification activities.
Conduct audit of process plant installation to ensure quality compliance of welding, fabrication
and construction work.
Review project design documents to ensure provision of in-service inspection of static
equipment for evaluation of integrity and reliability of assets.
Plan and carry out incoming material inspection as per codes and process standard
specifications and dimensional checks as per approved drawings and develop detail and
comprehensive quality assurance / control / inspection plan for construction material, welding,
surface finishing and painting.
Carry out and review Fitness for Service (FFS) assessment as per API 579-1 standard for
evaluation of the structural integrity of an in-service component that contain a flaw or damage
and to make run-repair-replace decisions to determine if pressurized equipment containing flaws
can continue to operate safely.
Review and evaluate lube oil analysis report and condition monitoring reports including vibration
analysis and monitoring during technical audits and provide recommendations for improving the
health, efficiency and effectiveness of the machines.
Involve in the monitoring, analysis and audit Cathodic Protection (CP) system and Corrosion
Inhibitor system in accordance with NACE, ASME and other applicable codes and best
practices.
Involve in designing and implementation of Cathodic Protection (CP) System of sacrificial and
impressed current system for buried piping and bottom of storage tanks.
Carry out and supervise witnessing the testing of Pressure Safety Valves (PSV) and Pressure
Relief Valves (PRV) against API standard.
Communicate threats to asset integrity of fixed equipment to operations and identify asset
integrity improvements for plant performance.
Follow up and ensure all corrective actions required to be taken by field in compliance of
companys MOC procedure against recommendations provide by inspector in inspection report
to maintain the integrity of the equipment.

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Plan, execute and lead troubleshooting of fixed equipment recurrent problems and apply root
case analysis (RCA) practices for equipment failure investigations. Further, also participate in
HAZOP reviews.
Carry out technical audit of PPL operated fields, to check mechanical integrity practices against
company corporate level SOPs and internationally acceptable standards and best engineering
practices.
Review and inspect project specification and requirement at various stages of project
implementation to ensure compliance of codes and companys quality assurance requirements.
Plan, carry out and supervise welding inspection during mechanical construction projects
against ASME section IX, API 1104 etc.
Carry out inspection of construction of above ground storage tank as per API 650 and lying of
piping as per ASME (B31.3, B31.4 and B31.8) as other applicable best engineering standards to
ensure compliance of API and ASME standards.
Support the asset integrity continuous improvement program incorporating strategies, codes of
practice, procedures, and guidelines.
Identify areas for improvement using Six Sigma & SPC tool. Optimize quality assurance/control
and inspection approach for the facilities; establish / recommend best configuration; and analyze
specific requirement.
Ensure compliance of HSE policies and procedures by contractor staff during project execution
phase at Site.
Reporting all incidents including near misses to manager at HO for record and onward
communication to contractors for remedial actions.
Involve the development and implementation of Integrity Performance indicators to ensure
integrity of equipment of their life cycle. Set KPIs for HSE such as Fatal Accident Rate (FAR),
Lost Time Injury Frequency (LTIF), Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR), Waste Generation,
Energy Consumption etc and carry out monitoring to ensure compliance with accepted
Company Standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES AT INDUS MOTOR COMPANY

IMC is the leading Automobile Company, my roles and responsibilities are mentioned below.
Supervise inspection planning of material, pressure vessels and piping.

Daily reporting to top management about concern issues.

Inspection of imported and local incoming material.

Prepare inspection report including observations and recommendation as per internationally

acceptable codes and standards.
Planning and forecasting mitigation of threats to mechanical integrity of equipment.

Analysis of data by using statistical process control.

Actively involve in 5S and Kaizen activities

TRAINING

API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspection

API 653 Above Ground Storage Tanks

Welding Inspection Technology

SAP

Non Destructive Testing Method and

Techniques
Non-Intrusive Inspection

Corporate Safety Training

Train the Trainer

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FAMILIARITY WITH CODES AND STANDARDS

API 570, API 653, API 510, API 1104, API RP 578, API 650, API RP 571, API RP 574, API RP 577, API
580, API RP 581, API 579-1, API 527, API RP 576, API RP 520, API 5L, API RP 651 ASME Section IX,
Section VIII Div 1, 2 and 3, ASME B16.5, ASME Section V, SPSS 10, SA 2.5, ASME B31.3,
B31.4,B31.8 , ASME B31G, NACE RP0775, ASTMD445, ASTMD95, DIN51592 etc.

INTERNSHIP
Engro Chemical, Dharki Plant in Urea-I maintenance section.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Marital Status
Dependents
Religion
Sect

Married
03
Islam
Sunni (Hanfi)

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