ASME Authorized Inspector | QA/QC & Asset Integrity Expert
M.S. Mechanical Engineering | API & ASME Certified
As a seasoned professional (M. Asad Ahmad) with over 18 years of cross-cultural experience in the field of Inspection, Testing, Construction, Fabrication & Repair Inspections.
My expertise covers Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Power Piping, and Above Ground Storage Tanks. I specialize in equipment assessment and integrity, Risk Based Inspection (RBI), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and conducting rigorous ASME Joint Reviews.
Specialized inspection and quality control solutions for the Oil & Gas sector.
Design verification and shop/site inspection for the fabrication of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, boilers, and above-ground storage tanks.
Conducting ASME Joint Reviews (Shop Audits), developing Quality Control Systems, and ensuring compliance to ISO 9001 and strict international codes.
Implementation of RBI/Assessment, Damage Mechanism Identification, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to maintain fitness-for-service evaluation.
Preparation and validation of WPS, PQR, and advanced NDE procedures. Verification of NDE technicians as per ASME Sec V, CP 189 & SNT-TC-1A.
Pioneering innovative QA/QC solutions across massive industrial projects
Shop and field inspection of Pressure Vessels, Boilers, & Piping. Conduct ASME Joint Reviews. Supervise Saudi Aramco PID (GIS) assigned groups, verify contractor engineering standards compliance, and execute equipment assessments (NBIC NB-23).
Leadership role at Shell Pearl GTL, Ras Lafan. Conducted welding & NDE of tanks and interconnecting piping, handled test packages, and oversaw system limits testing and pre-commissioning activities.
Managed test packages (1000+) at Al-Waha PDH/PP Project. Assisted in WPS, PQR, welding, painting, and hydro/pneumatic testing for Spherizone unit plant commissioning.
Executed high-stakes inspections and engineering oversight for critical infrastructure:
Safaniyah/Tanajib Substations & Trunk lines • Dhahran-Riyadh DR-2 Pipeline (400KM) • Wasea Bulk Plant • Qassim & Sullayil Bulk Plants • EWRR-1 Pipeline • Offshore Fields (Marjan, Arabiyah, Hasbah)
Engineering capabilities and specialized inspection domains
Mechanical engineering research, statistical modeling, and quality assurance publications.
Design of experiment-based statistical approaches to optimize submerged arc welding process parameters for structural integrity.
Read Full ArticleBox-Behnken design utilizing desirability function models to optimize mechanical properties and integrity of GMAW processes.
Read Full ArticleA policy-driven approach to establishing standardized quality control, internal auditing procedures, and safety compliance.
Read Full ArticlePractical applications of API 580/581 to identify damage mechanisms and select materials to ensure operational fitness.
Read Full ArticleEvaluating modern PAUT and TOFD techniques to improve flaw detection and ensure structural integrity in coded vessels.
Read Full ArticleAn in-depth study of applying fault tree and 5-why methodologies to mitigate recurring failures in the Oil & Gas sector.
Read Full ArticleExtensive site inspection and QA oversight across the Middle East
Open to discussions regarding leadership roles, consulting opportunities, and strategic engineering partnerships.
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