Mohamed Haridy
Khobar,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Senior Principal Process Control Engineer with 17 years of hands-on experience in Process Controls, Instrumentation, Functional Safety, Industrial Cybersecurity, and Project Management across the oil & gas and industrial gases sectors. Proven track record with leading multinational firms including Honeywell, Yokogawa, Schneider Electric, Siemens, ABB, Giza Systems, and JIGPC across the EMEA region. Currently supporting engineering, commissioning, and reliable operations of critical Air Products facilities and projects, with a core focus on JIGPC-the world's largest gasification and power generation complex. Contributing to control system integration, modernization, and engineering package development to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations across gasification, air separation, Sulfur recovery, Utilities and power block units. Extensive expertise in Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD), Machine Protection Systems, PLCs, telemetry platforms, and instrumentation specifications. Deep understanding of the project lifecycle, from front-end engineering design (FEED) through detailed design, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and final handover, both onshore and offshore.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work history
Senior Principal Process Control Engineer
Air Products for Industrial Gases
Khobar
03.2021 - 09.2025
- Currently supporting engineering, commissioning, and reliable operations of critical Air Products facilities and projects, with core focus on JIGPC-the world's largest gasification and power generation complex.
- Contributing to control system integration, modernization, and engineering package development to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations across gasification, air separation, sulfur recovery, Utilities and power block units.
- Extensive expertise in Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD), Machine Protection Systems, PLCs, telemetry platforms, and instrumentation specifications.
- Deep understanding of project lifecycle, from front-end engineering design (FEED) through detailed design, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and final handover, both onshore and offshore.
Lead Control Systems Engineer
Honeywell
Khobar
07.2016 - 02.2021
- I worked as a Principal Process Control Engineer at Air Products in Saudi Arabia, supporting both the Jazan Integrated Gasification and Power Company (JIGPC) project and various Industrial Gases (IG) projects across the MEET region.
- I served as the Process Control Lead within the Controls & Instrumentation (C&I) team, focusing on Utility 1 and Utility 2 areas.
- My responsibilities included managing advanced process control systems, providing technical support for the Honeywell Experion DCS, and leading Management of Change (MOC) activities to improve safety and operational performance.
- I played a key role in the company's cybersecurity program, working closely with the cybersecurity team to assess risks across the Process Area Network (PAN) and control systems.
- I developed conceptual and basic engineering designs for several cybersecurity upgrade projects and contributed to building the internal cybersecurity team by defining key roles and recommending qualified candidates.
Lead Control Systems Engineer
GIZA SYSTEMS
Cairo
05.2015 - 06.2016
- In my role as Lead Control System Engineer at Giza Systems, I successfully led engineering & construction activities on multiple medium/large projects in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, ensuring they were completed within budget and on time.
- I led cross-functional teams to develop and implement control system solutions, utilising my expertise in project management and engineering to drive successful outcomes.
Service Engineer
Yokogawa Europe B.V.
Amersfort
03.2014 - 05.2015
- I worked as a SCADA Service Engineer at Yokogawa Europe B.V. in the Netherlands, performing on-site service and engineering activities for Yokogawa's FastTools SCADA and Stardom PLC/RTU systems.
- I supported both onshore and offshore facilities for key clients such as Gas de France and NAM, handling system diagnostics, control logic modifications, and commissioning tasks.
- My responsibilities included implementing control system upgrades, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and providing technical consultation to maintain system reliability and performance.
Senior Control Systems Engineer
GIZA SYSTEMS
Cairo
07.2009 - 02.2014
- I was responsible for designing and implementing industrial control systems across various sectors.
- I performed hardware and software integration, ensuring alignment with project specifications and operational requirements.
- My role included developing and executing testing procedures to validate system performance, as well as collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable and functional automation solutions.
Control System Engineer
GAMAWORKS
Cairo
07.2008 - 06.2009
- I worked as a Control Systems Engineer, delivering automation solutions for clients in the chemical and food industries.
- I was involved in system configuration, maintenance, and upgrades to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- I also supported the sales team by providing technical input and developing tailored control system proposals based on client needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication And Electronics Engineering
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, CAIRO UNIVERSITY
Cairo 01.2003 - 04.2008
Skills
- Process Controls
- Instrumentation
- Functional Safety
- Industrial Cybersecurity
- Project Management
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)
- Machine Protection Systems
- PLCs
- Telemetry Platforms
- Instrumentation Specifications
Certification
- Functional Safety Engineer for Safety Instrumented Systems, T
- V Rheinland, 08/01/21, #22637/21
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI), 01/01/19, #2597341
- Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), Project Management Institute (PMI), 01/01/19, #2642568
- Diploma in Safety for Operational Supervisors VCA, VGM Checklist AANIMARS (VCA), Netherlands, 01/01/14, 359609.00417982
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Proficient
C2
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Senior Principal Process Control Engineer
Air Products for Industrial Gases
03.2021 - 09.2025
Lead Control Systems Engineer
Honeywell
07.2016 - 02.2021
Lead Control Systems Engineer
GIZA SYSTEMS
05.2015 - 06.2016
Service Engineer
Yokogawa Europe B.V.
03.2014 - 05.2015
Senior Control Systems Engineer
GIZA SYSTEMS
07.2009 - 02.2014
Control System Engineer
GAMAWORKS
07.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Communication And Electronics Engineering
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, CAIRO UNIVERSITY
01.2003 - 04.2008
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Personal Information
Age: 38
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- Triathlete
- Ironman competitor
- Endurance sports
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