Mohamed Roshdi Hadid
Dammam
Summary
Results-driven Operations Manager, Quality and Inspection Manager, with over 20 years of experience in inspection, testing, and QA/QC in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Expertise in optimizing resources, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and enhancing compliance across energy, petrochemical, and industrial sectors. Skilled in workforce planning, risk management, client relationship management, and continuous improvement, with in-depth knowledge of industry standards including ISO, API, and ASME.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operation Manager – Third Party Inspection – Eastern Region
Saudi Industrial Inspection Service Company - GCC LAB Affiliate
Dammam
06.2024 - Current
- Lead regional operations for third-party inspection, testing and certification services across the Eastern Province, ensuring service delivery, client satisfaction, quality compliance and operational continuity.
- Plan and deploy multi-disciplinary inspection resources across mechanical, welding, coating, civil, electrical, NDT, vendor surveillance and project inspection scopes.
- Support budget control, P&L objectives, cost optimization, inspector utilization, operational KPIs, risk registers, RFQ reviews, technical feasibility studies and commercial cost estimates.
- Maintain operational compliance with ISO/IEC 17020, ISO 9001:2015, SAC, SASO/SABER, Civil Defense and client-specific requirements.
- Manage recruitment coordination, technical evaluation, onboarding, competency review, workforce deployment and development of inspectors and engineers.
- Support localization and Saudization objectives by developing training pathways for Saudi engineers in inspection, NDT, API, ASNT and AWS disciplines.
- Serve as the operational interface with clients, operators, regulators, EPC contractors and manufacturers to resolve service issues, align expectations and maintain delivery performance.
- Improve operational efficiency through digital inspection workflow enhancements, real-time reporting, cloud-based data management and stronger control of field deliverables.
- Evaluate and support implementation of advanced inspection technologies, automated NDT scanners, drone-based visual inspection, thermal imaging and robotic inspection solutions.
General Inspection Services (GIS) Manager – Third Party Inspection (TPI) and Projects
Testing Equipment Specialist Team Company (TEST Co.)
Dammam
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Managed General Inspection Services operations for TPI and project inspection scopes across Saudi Arabia, including operational oversight of NEOM and Rabigh branch activities.
- Directed multi-disciplinary inspection teams, optimized workflow, coordinated manpower deployment and controlled operational priorities for conventional NDT, advanced NDT, vendor inspection and turnaround services.
- Led vendor assessments, construction surveillance, FAT/SAT verification, ITP reviews, quality procedures, fabrication checklists and welding documentation control.
- Supported business growth through RFQ reviews, bid preparation, technical site visits, work orders, capital equipment specifications and business development coordination.
- Maintained service delivery, accreditation, QHSE and inspection governance requirements including ISO/IEC 17020, SAC and EIAC-related compliance.
Mechanical Inspection & QA/QC Engineer-Team Lead
TUV NORD (Tasnee Affiliate)
Eastern Province and Western Region
05.2015 - 05.2021
- Led TPI and QA/QC teams across a major industrial project (FARABI), ensuring delivery of inspection services in line with client schedules, quality standards and project requirements.
- Coordinated daily inspection planning, RFI management, site quality reviews, resource allocation and discipline interfaces covering mechanical, structural, civil, electrical and coating activities.
- Reviewed and approved quality manuals, ITPs, inspection procedures, WPS, PQR, WPQR and project quality documentation.
- Managed material receiving inspection, fabrication surveillance, painting inspection, NDT coordination, hydrotesting, punch-list closeout and pre-commissioning handover support.
Saudi Aramco Representative (SAVID)
TUV NORD (Tasnee Affiliate)
Manufacturing and Fabrication Vendor Sites
05.2015 - 05.2021
- Performed Saudi Aramco vendor surveillance and QMS compliance auditing for manufacturing and fabrication facilities.
- Verified MTCs, material traceability, ITP compliance, weld quality, fabrication documentation and vendor status reporting.
- Supported major Saudi Aramco projects including Jazan, Yanbu, Shaybah, North Tank Farm, IGCC, Hasbah, LUBEREF, Rabigh Phase II, Uthmaniyah and Juaymah facilities.
Saudi Aramco Representative (SAPID)
TUV NORD (Tasnee Affiliate)
Field Construction Sites, Eastern Area
05.2015 - 05.2021
- Supervised field construction, pipeline installation and mechanical integrity activities for cross-country pipeline networks.
- Verified fit-up, welding, NDT, coating, line walk-downs, punch lists, PQI compliance and mechanical closeout using MPCS.
In-Service Inspection Engineer
TUV NORD (Tasnee Affiliate)
SABIC YANSAB, SABIC Ibn Sina, LUBEREF and Major Industrial Sites
05.2015 - 05.2021
- Led in-service inspection and turnaround scopes for petrochemical, refining and power assets.
- Reviewed historical inspection data, operating conditions and damage mechanisms to define inspection strategies and NDT methods.
- Performed mechanical integrity calculations for pressure vessels, piping and storage tanks in accordance with API 510, API 570, API 653, API 580 and ASME Section VIII.
- Calculated corrosion rates, remaining life, corrosion allowance and future inspection intervals to support RBI programs.
Vendor & Project QA/QC Supervisor
STF (Italian EPC Co.)
Giza North Combined Cycle Power Plant
12.2012 - 05.2015
- Managed project QA/QC operations for the Giza North Combined Cycle Power Plant, supporting execution, compliance and mechanical completion activities.
- Developed and implemented the Project Quality Plan, inspection procedures, quality guidelines, ITPs, vendor assessments and welding documentation controls.
- Coordinated with the ASME Authorized Inspector and ensured compliance with ASME Section I, Section VIII, B31.1 and B31.3 requirements.
- Managed punch-list closeout, hydrotest documentation, mechanical pressure tests, NCRs, corrective actions and QMS performance reporting.
Section Head – Welding Department
Arab Steel Fabrication (ASF)
Egypt
07.2012 - 12.2012
- Managed welding and fabrication department operations and supported successful technical alignment for CE Mark certification.
- Qualified WPS/PQR in accordance with EN ISO, ASME Section IX, API 1104 and AWS D1.1.
- Supervised welder qualification, subcontractor compliance, weld repair analysis and corrective welding parameters.
QA/QC & Inspection Engineer
National Steel Fabrication (NSF-ORASCOM)
Egypt
12.2009 - 06.2012
- Executed QA/QC and structural inspection for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, piping systems and fabricated steel structures.
- Performed material receiving inspection, MTR verification, PMI control, material traceability and client coordination.
Production Engineer – Metal Fabrication
Egyptian Industrial Development Group (E.I.D.G)
Egypt
09.2005 - 12.2009
- Managed production planning and execution across sheet metal forming, machining, casting, fabrication, welding, and final visual inspection to ensure quality standards.
- Developed production schedules and repair guidelines while implementing workflow improvements through Lean Manufacturing practices to enhance operational efficiency.
Education
B.Sc. - Mechanical Design & Production Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Minia University
Egypt05-2005
Skills
- Regional Operations Management
- Branch Operations
- Service Delivery
- P&L Support
- Budget Control
- Cost Optimization
- Resource utilisation
- Workforce Planning
- Inspector Deployment
- Scheduling
- Team Leadership
- Operational KPI Management
- Productivity Tracking
- Performance Reporting
- Client management
- Stakeholder management
- Service Quality
- RFQ Review
- Technical Proposal Support
- Cost Estimation
- Commercial Coordination
- Third-Party Inspection
- QA/QC
- Vendor Inspection
- Site Surveillance Operations
- Compliance Management
- ISO/IEC 17020
- ISO 9001
- SAC
- SASO/SABER
- Client Requirements
- QHSE Coordination
- Risk Management
- NCR/CAPA
- RCA
- Audits
- Continuous Improvement
- Digital Inspection Workflows
- Advanced NDT
- Automation
- Process Improvement
- Operations Manager
- Regional Operations Manager
- Branch Manager
- Service Delivery Manager
- Inspection Operations
- Industrial Services
- Resource Allocation
- Manpower Planning
- Inspector utilisation
- KPI Management
- Client Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Vendor Management
- Contract management
- Business development
- Quality management
- QMS
- Saudi Aramco
- SAVID
- SAPID
- SABIC
- TPI
- Site Inspection
- Construction Surveillance
- NDT
- API 510
- API 570
- API 580
- API 653
- ASME
- AWS
- RBI
- Asset Integrity
- Turnaround
- Shutdown
- Mechanical Completion
- Project management
- Compliance management
- Risk assessment
- Client relationship management
- Quality control
- Inspection techniques
- Budget control
- Technical evaluation
- Team leadership
- Training programs
- Process optimization
- Digital transformation
- Resource allocation
- Vendor management
- Workflow coordination
- Leadership skills
- Customer relationship building
- Performance tracking
- Mentoring and coaching
- Operational support
- Department oversight
- Strategic planning
- Customer service
- Budget planning
- Data analytics
- Inspiring motivation
- Quality control procedures
- Facility management
Certification
- International Welding Engineer (IWE), IIW, IWE AT 0967
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), AWS, Cert #11042081
- ASNT Level III – Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Cert #331206
- API 510 Authorized Pressure Vessel Inspector, Cert #79011
- API 570 Authorized Piping Inspector, Cert #51855
- API 580 Risk Based Inspection Professional, Cert #94602
- API 653 Authorized Tank Inspector, Cert #100016
- ASNT Level II: RT, UT, PT and MT
- Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015, IRCA, Cert #246454
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, ASCB, P10519-11001
- OSHA 30-Hour Industrial Safety, OSH Academy
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Preparation, PMI / Engineering Tracks
Custom
[Insert Date], Hiring Manager, [Company Name], [Company Address], Application for Operations Manager Position, I am applying for the Operations Manager position. With 20+ years of experience in inspection, testing, QA/QC, vendor inspection, asset integrity and industrial service operations across Saudi Arabia and Egypt, I offer strong operations leadership, technical expertise, compliance management and client-focused service delivery. In my current role as Operation Manager – Third Party Inspection – Eastern Region with Saudi Industrial Inspection Service Company – GCC LAB Affiliate, I lead regional third-party inspection, testing and certification operations, including workforce planning, inspector deployment, KPI tracking, RFQ support, cost estimation, resource utilization and compliance governance. Key achievements that I would bring to this role include: Led regional and branch-level inspection operations across Saudi Arabia, including Eastern Province, NEOM and Rabigh-related service delivery. Managed inspection teams across 7+ service areas, including TPI, QA/QC, NDT, vendor surveillance, construction surveillance, turnaround inspection and asset integrity. Maintained compliance with 6+ frameworks, including ISO/IEC 17020, ISO 9001, SAC, SASO/SABER, Saudi Aramco, SABIC and client requirements. Supported operations for 12+ major project and asset environments, including Saudi Aramco, SABIC, NEOM, LUBEREF, refineries, power plants, pressure vessels, piping, tanks and heat exchangers. Hold 9 Saudi Aramco SAVID approvals, 2 SAPID classifications, SABIC authorization, 4 API certifications, AWS CWI, IWE and ASNT Level III credentials. My background combines operations management with deep technical knowledge of inspection, NDT, welding, mechanical integrity, risk-based inspection, QHSE, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO 9001 and major client requirements. I have also supported business growth through RFQ reviews, technical proposals, cost estimation, accreditation support and workflow improvement. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience in regional operations, service delivery, compliance and continuous improvement can support your organization’s operational goals. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you., Sincerely,
Mohamed Roshdi Hadid
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Operation Manager – Third Party Inspection – Eastern Region
Saudi Industrial Inspection Service Company - GCC LAB Affiliate
06.2024 - Current
General Inspection Services (GIS) Manager – Third Party Inspection (TPI) and Projects
Testing Equipment Specialist Team Company (TEST Co.)
06.2021 - 06.2024
Mechanical Inspection & QA/QC Engineer-Team Lead
TUV NORD (Tasnee Affiliate)
05.2015 - 05.2021
Saudi Aramco Representative (SAVID)
TUV NORD (Tasnee Affiliate)
05.2015 - 05.2021
Saudi Aramco Representative (SAPID)
TUV NORD (Tasnee Affiliate)
05.2015 - 05.2021
In-Service Inspection Engineer
TUV NORD (Tasnee Affiliate)
05.2015 - 05.2021
Vendor & Project QA/QC Supervisor
STF (Italian EPC Co.)
12.2012 - 05.2015
Section Head – Welding Department
Arab Steel Fabrication (ASF)
07.2012 - 12.2012
QA/QC & Inspection Engineer
National Steel Fabrication (NSF-ORASCOM)
12.2009 - 06.2012
Production Engineer – Metal Fabrication
Egyptian Industrial Development Group (E.I.D.G)
09.2005 - 12.2009
B.Sc. - Mechanical Design & Production Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Minia University