About Gamal Abdelgawad
PERSONAL PROFILE
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Experienced Senior Construction & Mechanical Completions Manager with 21+ years of EPC oil & gas expertise, delivering major greenfield and brownfield projects across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. Specialized in modular fabrication, offshore jackets & topsides, piping systems, and PC&C execution using ICAPS and OPERCOM methodologies.
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Proven success in managing complex construction scopes for top clients including TotalEnergies, QatarGas, and Worley, ensuring safe, timely, and quality-driven project delivery. Certified in PMP, PMI-RMP, CSWIP, ISO 9001, and NDT Level II, with in-depth knowledge of ASME/API/AWS codes.
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Recognized for strong team leadership, interface coordination, and commitment to HSE excellence. Adept at driving construction productivity, managing mechanical completions, and ensuring seamless handover to operations under stringent standards.
Summary of Employment | Timeline
2024 – Present
Deputy Fabrication Manager – Mozambique LNG Project (TotalEnergies, Egypt)
Oversaw modular fabrication for LNG infrastructure, ensuring timely delivery, quality control, and adherence to strict HSE standards across fabrication yards.
2021 – 2024
Construction / Mechanical Completions Manager – ELP Chemical Recycling Plant (Worley, Spain/Netherlands)
Led mechanical construction and completions for modular process units, delivering compliance with EPCM standards and European project requirements.
2019 – 2021
Construction Manager – Jackets & Offshore Brownfield Facilities, NFPS I1P1 (QatarGas, Batam, Indonesia)
Managed offshore jacket installations and brownfield modifications, achieving safe and efficient execution in alignment with project milestones.
2017 – 2019
Construction Manager – Brownfield Piping & Mechanical, Flare Reduction Project (QatarGas, Ras Laffan, Qatar)
Directed piping and mechanical works during live plant operations, mitigating shutdown risks and ensuring smooth integration with existing systems.
2012 – 2013
Construction Lead – Subsea Structures/Piping/Mechanical, Phase 9A (Saipem Misr, Alexandria, Egypt)
Supervised offshore construction of subsea structures and piping in the West Delta Deep Marine field, ensuring safe and timely delivery.
2011 – 2012
Construction Lead – Subsea Structures/Piping/Mechanical, Phase 8B (Saipem Misr, Alexandria, Egypt)
Executed critical offshore mechanical scopes under high-pressure conditions, maintaining alignment with safety and quality requirements.
2011
Mechanical Completions Engineer – Iraq Crude Oil Expansion Export Project (GLIS, Abu Dhabi, UAE)
Handled completions from Fao to Al Basra, ensuring commissioning readiness and mechanical integrity for crude export systems.
2010 – 2011
Mechanical Completions Engineer – Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline Project (GLIS, UAE)
Coordinated completions across the Habshan–Fujairah pipeline, supporting seamless turnover to operations.
2008 – 2009
Construction / Mechanical Completions Engineer – Laffan Refinery 1 (LR1) Project (QatarGas, Ras Laffan, Qatar)
Led mechanical completions for major refinery systems, ensuring adherence to specifications and QA/QC protocols.
2006 – 2008
Construction Engineer – Subsea Structures/Piping/Mechanical, Phase 4 (Saipem Misr, Alexandria, Egypt)
Supported offshore mechanical execution for subsea projects, building early expertise in high-pressure marine environments.
2004 – 2006
Piping Field Engineer – CGOS Pipeline Fabrication (Petrojet, Alexandria, Egypt)
Executed field-level piping construction for CGOS pipelines, contributing to safe and timely delivery of marine infrastructure.