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‪Ali Alqarni‬‏

Al-khobar,Saudi Arabia

Summary

A motivated Inspection & Corrosion Engineer with solid technical knowledge in equipment integrity and corrosion mechanisms. Certified in API 571 and NACE Basic Corrosion, with strong analytical skills in conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and identifying underlying failure causes. A KFUPM graduate, equipped with a strong engineering foundation and the ability to interpret inspection findings, recommend preventive actions, and support reliable, safe, and efficient operation of industrial assets.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Inspection Corrosion Engineer

Aramco (SMP)
Al- Jafurah, Saudi Arabia
03.2023 - Current
  • Implement and oversee multiple corrosion integrity programs including CMP, IOW, CCCI, OSI, ensuring compliance with Aramco standards across UR Jafurah facilities.
  • Adapt and validate SAES, SAMS, and SAEP engineering standards to meet mechanical integrity and materials requirements for processing equipment and pipeline systems.
  • Lead the planning, technical auditing, and execution of the UR Department Inspection & Corrosion Forum & Exhibition 2023/2024, engaging internal specialists and external industry partners.
  • Act as the technical lead for organizing the 2025 & 2026 inspection and corrosion engineering forums, ensuring the delivery of high-quality engineering content.
  • Supervise the deployment of the Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) program for UR Jafurah and Turif assets, including corrosion loop reviews, risk ranking, and inspection interval optimization.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and optimize corrosion inhibitor injection systems to ensure adequate protection levels.
  • Perform chemical performance assessments through coupon analysis, iron count evaluation, and inhibitor residual monitoring to verify efficiency.
  • Oversee installation and inspection of corrosion coupons, ER probes, biofouling monitors, and UT sensors across processing units and pipeline networks.
  • Analyse corrosion rate data and interface with field operators to adjust operating conditions or chemical strategies as needed.
  • Conduct leak root-cause investigations (RCA) involving metallurgical examination
  • Develop a 30-page quarterly corrosion performance report summarising KPIs, program effectiveness, active threats, and mitigation strategies under the Inspection & Corrosion Unit (ICU).

Quality Control Engineer

SCORE ARABIA SERVICES
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Diagnose operational abnormalities and perform technical root-cause analysis (RCA) to ensure corrective actions and system improvements are executed within optimal turnaround time.
  • Design and develop data-driven KPI dashboards to monitor asset integrity performance, improve process efficiency, and support decision-making for engineering teams.
  • Interpret and review engineering drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, and 3D models in SOLIDWORKS, ensuring alignment with mechanical integrity requirements and corrosion engineering specifications.

Field Service Engineer

CORETRAX
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Provide technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in Wellbore Clean-Up Tools, Packer, and valves.


Field Service Engineer

SAMAA TECHNOLOGIES Co Ltd
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Collaborate with on-site directors, operations managers, and supervisors for improving engineering project efficiency.
  • Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in Wellbore Clean-Up Tools, Packer, and valves.
  • Design training programs tailored to company needs.

CO-OP trainee

Saudi Aramco Mechanical Services Shop Department (MSSD)
Ras Tanura, Eastern Province
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Practice maintenance on different mechanical parts related to valves, pumps, turbines and generators

• Use SolidWorks to draft assemblies, models and other technical drawings.

• Interact with project leaders and stakeholders to define requirements and generate and maintain design development documents..

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Dharan
07.2020

Skills

  • SolidWorks
  • Microsoft Office
  • Advanced Excel modelling
  • Hard-working and self-motivated
  • Team development strategies
  • High performance reward schemes
  • Key Performance Indicator (KPI) management

MEMBERSHIP

• Saudi council of engineers ( SCE )

  • Association for Materials Protection and Performance ( AMPP )

Timeline

Inspection Corrosion Engineer

Aramco (SMP)
03.2023 - Current

Quality Control Engineer

SCORE ARABIA SERVICES
09.2022 - 03.2023

Field Service Engineer

CORETRAX
03.2022 - 05.2022

Field Service Engineer

SAMAA TECHNOLOGIES Co Ltd
03.2021 - 02.2022

CO-OP trainee

Saudi Aramco Mechanical Services Shop Department (MSSD)
06.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
‪Ali Alqarni‬‏