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I am a PMP-certified Senior Mechanical, Piping, and Commissioning Engineer with over 10 years of experience delivering EPC projects in the oil & gas and petrochemical sectors. My expertise covers engineering, construction, QA/QC, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and project handover, with strong knowledge of ASME, API, ISO, and ASTM standards. I have successfully led multidisciplinary teams on major projects with SONATRACH and Petrofac, ensuring safe, high-quality, and on-time project execution. What sets me apart is my ability to combine technical expertise with leadership across the entire project lifecycle, bridging engineering, construction, quality, and commissioning. This multidisciplinary background enables me to solve complex technical challenges, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and consistently deliver reliable, efficient, and compliant project outcomes in demanding international environments.…I am a PMP-certified Senior Mechanical, Piping, and Commissioning Engineer with over 10 years of experience delivering EPC projects in the oil & gas and petrochemical sectors. My expertise covers engineering, construction, QA/QC, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and project handover, with strong knowledge of ASME, API, ISO, and ASTM standards. I have successfully led multidisciplinary teams on major projects with SONATRACH and Petrofac, ensuring safe, high-quality, and on-time project execution. What sets me apart is my ability to combine technical expertise with leadership across the entire project lifecycle, bridging engineering, construction, quality, and commissioning. This multidisciplinary background enables me to solve complex technical challenges, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and consistently deliver reliable, efficient, and compliant project outcomes in demanding international environments.

Khaled B O UG HELLA Algiers khaled.bough

Project Manager, QA Engineer, Data Scientist

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I am a PMP-certified Senior Mechanical, Piping, and Commissioning Engineer with over 10 years of experience delivering EPC projects in the oil & gas and petrochemical sectors. My expertise covers engineering, construction, QA/QC, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and project handover, with strong knowledge of ASME, API, ISO, and ASTM standards. I have successfully led multidisciplinary teams on major projects with SONATRACH and Petrofac, ensuring safe, high-quality, and on-time project execution. What sets me apart is my ability to combine technical expertise with leadership across the entire project lifecycle, bridging engineering, construction, quality, and commissioning. This multidisciplinary background enables me to solve complex technical challenges, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and consistently deliver reliable, efficient, and compliant project outcomes in demanding international environments.…I am a PMP-certified Senior Mechanical, Piping, and Commissioning Engineer with over 10 years of experience delivering EPC projects in the oil & gas and petrochemical sectors. My expertise covers engineering, construction, QA/QC, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and project handover, with strong knowledge of ASME, API, ISO, and ASTM standards. I have successfully led multidisciplinary teams on major projects with SONATRACH and Petrofac, ensuring safe, high-quality, and on-time project execution. What sets me apart is my ability to combine technical expertise with leadership across the entire project lifecycle, bridging engineering, construction, quality, and commissioning. This multidisciplinary background enables me to solve complex technical challenges, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and consistently deliver reliable, efficient, and compliant project outcomes in demanding international environments.

Next availability:

August 15, 2026

Algiers, Algeria

I am a PMP-certified Senior Mechanical, Piping, and Commissioning Engineer with over 10 years of experience delivering EPC projects in the oil & gas and petrochemical sectors. My expertise covers engineering, construction, QA/QC, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and project handover, with strong knowledge of ASME, API, ISO, and ASTM standards. I have successfully led multidisciplinary teams on major projects with SONATRACH and Petrofac, ensuring safe, high-quality, and on-time project execution. What sets me apart is my ability to combine technical expertise with leadership across the entire project lifecycle, bridging engineering, construction, quality, and commissioning. This multidisciplinary background enables me to solve complex technical challenges, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and consistently deliver reliable, efficient, and compliant project outcomes in demanding international environments.

Skills

3D Model

Leadership

API

Experience Level

3D Model

Expert

Leadership

Expert

API

Expert

Language

Arabic

Fluent

English

Fluent

French

Fluent

Work Experience

Project Coordinator / Engineer and Project Management at Sonatrach Engineering and Project Management

January 1, 2025 - Present

Prepared engineering dossiers, HSE plans, and permit acquisition deliverables. Managed offshore mobilization and supervised subsea disconnection, lifting & towing, and offshore offloading operations for designated equipment. Produced final reporting, video records, and stakeholder submissions. Served in commissioning leadership roles for process piping/pipeline/mechanical scope, coordinating testing (hydrostatic, pneumatic, leak, and functional), punch list closure, system handover, SIMOPS, and mechanical completion.

Commissioning Lead (Process Piping/Pipeline/Mechanical) at Sonatrach Engineering and Project Management

October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Led process piping and mechanical commissioning activities including pressure testing, flushing, pigging, blowdown, and commissioning of mechanical equipment such as pumps, valves, and vessels to ensure operational readiness. Developed and executed hydrostatic/pneumatic/leak/functional testing procedures and supervised hydrotests and functional tests for system integrity. Verified P&IDs and isometrics, performed loop checks (DCS/PLC), managed punch lists and commissioning documentation for traceability, and coordinated system handover to operations. Supported construction tie-ins, resolved mechanical/piping interface issues, enforced HSE compliance, and managed SAT/ FAT/SAT activities, RFIs, completion dossiers, and authoritiy submission requirements.

Commissioning Coordinator (Process Piping/Mechanical) at Sonatrach Engineering and Project Management

January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023

Prepared and implemented commissioning plans by dividing systems into manageable parts, supervising hydrotesting, leak testing, and functional testing for equipment and pipelines to ensure readiness and compliance. Coordinated control system testing including DCS/PLC loop checks and verified equipment performance via flow, pressure, and temperature tests. Managed safety system testing (ESD and fire/gas detection) to meet critical protection requirements. Administered punch lists and completion documentation, ensured accurate record keeping for commissioning compliance and handover, and executed SAT following procedures to validate performance results. Managed RFIs, completion dossiers, and formal handover of systems to operations ensuring seamless transition and regulatory compliance.

QC Coordinator (Process Piping/Mechanical) at Sonatrach Engineering and Project Management

September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Reviewed and approved contractors’ QCPs and ITPs and ensured quality procedures followed project specifications and applicable standards (ASME, API, ISO). Performed quality audits and surveillance inspections to verify contractor compliance. Conducted site inspections for welding, piping, equipment installation, and material deliveries against engineering drawings, datasheets, and codes. Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, HSE policies, and international construction/fabrication standards. Validated NDT reports, welding logs, pressure test results, MTCs, and inspection records. Issued NCRs, coordinated root cause analysis, and verified corrective and preventive action implementation in line with the project QMS.

Engineering Lead (Process Piping/Mechanical) at Sonatrach Engineering and Project Management

December 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022

Directed development, integration, and lifecycle management of process and piping engineering deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, line lists, and material specifications in compliance with project standards. Managed EPC contractors and specialist consultants to ensure timely delivery of stress analysis reports, valve datasheets, and isometric drawings while safeguarding technical integrity and schedule. Ensured design outputs aligned with ASME B31.3, API, IEC, and relevant international codes, maintaining alignment with HAZOP outcomes and inherent safe design principles. Coordinated multi-disciplinary interface alignment with process safety, instrumentation, mechanical, and civil teams. Executed technical assurance activities such as 3D model reviews, inter-disciplinary design checks, design validation workshops, and constructability assessments within the project QMS. Led process safety integration verifying compliance with SIL requirements, PSV sizing, and integrity of pressure-conta

Mechanical and Piping Engineer at Sonatrach Engineering and Construction

October 1, 2017 - April 1, 2019

Reviewed P&IDs, isometrics, and general arrangement layouts to ensure alignment with process and design specifications across project phases. Specified materials, valves, and fittings compliant with ASME, API, and NACE standards for piping system reliability. Performed piping stress analysis using CAESAR II to validate pipe flexibility, thermal expansion, and equipment nozzle loads. Evaluated design and installation requirements for static and rotating equipment including pressure vessels, pumps, and compressors. Developed and optimized piping routes and coordinated with multiple disciplines to resolve interface and layout issues. Conducted 3D model reviews using Navisworks and E3D to identify clashes and improve accessibility and maintainability.

Project Engineer at Sonatrach DCG Petrochemical (Algiers)

May 1, 2015 - October 1, 2017

Defined mechanical scope and prepared design basis aligned with overall project objectives. Prepared technical documentation including preliminary specifications, datasheets, and equipment lists. Contributed mechanical input to Basis of Design (BoD), feasibility studies, and concept selection reports. Compiled technical requirements and evaluation criteria for FEED tender packages and assessed bidders’ technical capabilities and compliance. Supported technical clarification and alignment meetings with potential FEED contractors.

Mechanical Engineer / Workshop Manager at Société Nationale de Construction Mécanique (SNVI)

July 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015

Managed production of longerons, traverses, and structural parts for industrial vehicles. Scheduled and assigned daily tasks to technicians and machine operators. Inspected product quality for dimensional and welding standards, optimized production processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste, enforced safety protocols, and monitored adherence to health and safety regulations. Coordinated with maintenance, procurement, and quality teams to ensure smooth production flow.