Mahfoud TEGUIG
Chlef,02
Summary
Dynamic Instrument & Control Engineer with 10 years at JV Gas, excelling in troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Proven expertise in metering systems and compliance with international standards, coupled with strong problem-solving abilities. Successfully enhanced plant integrity and operability, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrument & Control Engineer Level 2
JV Gas (Sonatrach-Eni-Equinor)
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: 10 years’ experience with JV GAS (Sonatrach-Eni-Equinor) as an Instrument, Control & Metering Engineer from wells, treatment units, Compression storage, Turbine MS-5001 / 5002D, Fiscal Metering & export systems.
- Provided numerous technical resolutions to Operation Queries (OQ’s) raised by different division (Exploitation, Exploration & Production, Logistic and Maintenance) which contributed to enhance plant integrity, operability, maintainability and production.
- Preparation of MOC’s forms & presentation and following-up the implementation in cooperation with originators.
- Regularly reviewed & approved modification requests that affect the installation and preventive maintenance (Deferrals).
- Prepare work packs and method statements for modifications, ensuring safe and effective execution.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) as a member or Team Leaded on incidents investigations.
- Analytical analysers CO2 rehabilitation and maintenance.
- Working on fire & Gas devices (Gas detectors, smoke detectors & Fire detectors).
- Working on controls systems obsolescence (PLC’s, Fire Alarms control panels).
- Follow-up written schemes of self-verification (WSSV) for F&G systems, and fire dampers ensuring compliance and safety with standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with level, pressure, temperature, and flow transmitters, as well as control valves.
- Experience in rotating equipment such as screw compressor in nitrogen plan, control system using Allen Bradley PLC.
- Perform verification/calibration on differential pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, chart recorders, and other measurement related ancillary equipment.
- Prepare reports and documentation on measurement data, equipment performance, and maintenance activities.
- Lead verification and troubleshooting of issues with Nitrogen compressor using Allen Bradley FSE such as changing the logic and testing the functioning of the compressor with different scenario.
- Led and participate in the project of upgrading CCC controllers (From s3+ to S3++), preparation of the work instructions and all the necessary documents (PTW, PIDs & loop diagram) and daily reporting.
- Ability to work at different levels: Engineer, supervisor, foremen, Technician, coordinators, planner.
- Working with multinational team, different discipline and work team.
- 10 years’ experience with JV GAS (Sonatrach-Eni-Equinor) as an Instrument, Control & Metering Engineer from wells, treatment units, Compression storage, Turbine MS-5001 / 5002D, Fiscal Metering & export systems.
Instrument & Control Engineer Level 1
JV Gas (Sonatrach-Eni-Equinor)
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Started a new task in addition to my old one, working as a Metering Engineer, dealing with the following tasks:
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operation.
- Diagnose and resolve issues with metering systems, including hardware, software, and data discrepancies.
- Investigate and resolve measurement disputes or inaccuracies.
- Collect, analyse, and interpret data from metering systems to monitor resource usage and identify trends or anomalies.
- Implement upgrades or new technologies to enhance system capabilities.
- Ensure metering systems and processes comply with local, national, and international standards (e.g., ISO, API, AGA).
- Maintain detailed records of metering system configurations, calibrations, maintenance activities, and performance data.
- Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for metering systems.
- Ensure all metering activities adhere to HSE guidelines and promote a safe working environment.
- Conduct risk assessments for metering operations and implement mitigation measures.
- Provide technical support during audits or inspections.
- Regularly calibrate metering equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Prepare metering contract with different local and national companies.
Instrument & Control Engineer Trainee
JV Gas (Sonatrach-Eni-Equinor)
12.2015 - 01.2018
- Prepare PTW (Permit to Work) and conduct risk assessments for safe work execution.
- Perform maintenance, routine calibration and input checks on metering (Utilising Terrington tool to plan Fiscal Metering preventive maintenance). As part on my experience, I handle with various flow meters such orifice plate to measure the dry gas flow rate, Coriolis meter (CMF3000) to measure LPG & Condensate flowrate and Gas quality ensured by using Gas chromatography model Daniel 500 with 2350A controller and Moon 2000 software for remote manipulation.
- Metering routine including all the below tasks, that are mainly dedicated to ensure an accurate reliable flow rate calculation.
- Calibration of DP Cells transmitters using pneumatic dead weight tester.
- Calibration of pressure transmitters using hydraulic dear weight tester.
- Calibration of temperature transmitters using standard resistor (Decade box).
- Daniel 500 gas chromatography weekly calibration remotely using MON 2000 tools.
- Performing regular input checks for the whole FM system.
- Inspect each 6 months of the orifice plate and the replacement is scheduled each 12 months.
- Coriolis meters change out each 12 months.
- Maintenance and calibration of the metering systems devices using multiple standards: AGA8 (To calculate the density and compressibility factor), ISO 6976 (To calculate the standard density and PCS of dry gas) and high accuracy measurement in accordance with ISO 5167 and API section 6 chapter 5.
- Able to identify and use a variety of test equipment including millimetres, milliamp calibrators, pneumatic & hydraulic pump (Dead weight tester), decade box for temperature transmitters calibration, hand tools and smart calibrators.
- Maintain and calibrate gas quality equipment related to fiscal metering such as Daniel 500 gas chromatograph (Danalyzer 2350A) and H2S analysers.
- Collect, analyse and report data from measurement equipment to ensure accurate and reliable measure.
- Ensures usage of valid Metering Test Equipment having a valid calibration certificate.
- Update the Client's Computerized Maintenance Management System and log book with all completed work.
- Collaborate with the team to execute daily activities as per the planned schedule, which includes calibration, troubleshooting, corrective work, and preventive maintenance for various instruments and meters.
- Ensure the correct configuration of flow computers (FloBoss).
- Monitor critical instrument spare parts to ensure availability when needed and develop a master list capturing instrument issues and possible failure reasons, providing recommendations to overcome these issues in cooperation with planning team.
- Lead the rehabilitation of the prover with Alderley specialist.
- Preparing the test equipment and coordinate with logistics to send them for recalibration.
- Lead the scope of upgrading the fiscal metering supervisory (FMS) with the vendor and ensuring the pre-commissioning and commissioning.
Education
Engineer’s Degree with Highest Honour - Automation Engineer (Control of Industrial Processes)
University of Hydrocarbons and Chemistry
Boumerdes, Algeria07.2014
Skills
- Instrumentation and Control Engineering
- Automation and Control Systems
- Functional Safety
- Operation & Technical Queries Resolution
- Management of Change
- Written Schemes of Self-Verification Test
- Problem-Solving
- Root Cause Analysis
- Engineering Documentation
- Logic Diagram Reading
- Troubleshooting
- Field Instrumentation
- PLC
- RTU
- SCADA Systems
- Fire and Gas Detection Technologies
- Instrument Calibration
- Analytical Analyzer Maintenance
- Customer Care Skills
- Commercial Awareness
- ATEX Certification
- Metering Systems
- Flow Measurement
References
- Jonathan Lewis, Instrument Technical Authority, jclewispeng@yahoo.co.uk
- Arild Sellevag Litlekalsoy, Electrical Technical Authority, alit@equinor.com
- Alan Partleton, Instrument Technical Authority, Alan.Partleton@yahoo.co.uk
Personal Information
- Age: 36
- Number of Children: 2
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Algerian
- Driving License: cat B
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Instrument & Control Engineer Level 2
JV Gas (Sonatrach-Eni-Equinor)
01.2021 - Current
Instrument & Control Engineer Level 1
JV Gas (Sonatrach-Eni-Equinor)
01.2018 - 01.2021
Instrument & Control Engineer Trainee
JV Gas (Sonatrach-Eni-Equinor)
12.2015 - 01.2018
Engineer’s Degree with Highest Honour - Automation Engineer (Control of Industrial Processes)
University of Hydrocarbons and Chemistry
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