I am a results-driven Lead Instrument & Control Commissioning Engineer with over 28 years of international experience in oil & gas projects, EPC delivery, and technical support across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. I specialize in instrumentation, SCADA/DCS/ESD systems, and a broad range of control technologies for offshore and onshore facilities, leading multidisciplinary teams from concept through start-up while prioritizing safety, quality, and timely delivery. I excel at coordinating with clients, vendors, and operations to optimize performance, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement. Fluent in English and Arabic, I have worked across Egypt, UAE, Oman, and Yemen, with a strong focus on HSE, risk assessment, and seamless interface management during brownfield and SIMOPS execution.

Wael Salah Eldin Mostafa

I am a results-driven Lead Instrument & Control Commissioning Engineer with over 28 years of international experience in oil & gas projects, EPC delivery, and technical support across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. I specialize in instrumentation, SCADA/DCS/ESD systems, and a broad range of control technologies for offshore and onshore facilities, leading multidisciplinary teams from concept through start-up while prioritizing safety, quality, and timely delivery. I excel at coordinating with clients, vendors, and operations to optimize performance, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement. Fluent in English and Arabic, I have worked across Egypt, UAE, Oman, and Yemen, with a strong focus on HSE, risk assessment, and seamless interface management during brownfield and SIMOPS execution.

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I am a results-driven Lead Instrument & Control Commissioning Engineer with over 28 years of international experience in oil & gas projects, EPC delivery, and technical support across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. I specialize in instrumentation, SCADA/DCS/ESD systems, and a broad range of control technologies for offshore and onshore facilities, leading multidisciplinary teams from concept through start-up while prioritizing safety, quality, and timely delivery.

I excel at coordinating with clients, vendors, and operations to optimize performance, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement. Fluent in English and Arabic, I have worked across Egypt, UAE, Oman, and Yemen, with a strong focus on HSE, risk assessment, and seamless interface management during brownfield and SIMOPS execution.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior I&C Project Lead at Belayim Petroleum Company (PETROBEL/ ENI)
December 4, 2015 - November 20, 2025
Lead project activities across basic design, engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up for onshore and offshore oil & gas developments. Responsible for planning, budgeting, HSE, and ensuring compliance with company standards during live plant modifications and SIMOPS.
PMC-Lead Instrument & SCADA Engineer at Artelia/Sogreah Consultants – Oman Branch
February 2, 2015 - February 2, 2015
Provide SCADA and control-system engineering services for reservoirs, pump stations, and water distribution networks. Perform technical bid evaluations, prepare engineering specifications, manage procurement, FAT/SAT, installation supervision and commissioning.
Instrumentation Manager – Projects Engineering at Belayim Petroleum Company (PETROBEL/ ENI)
December 1, 2011 - November 20, 2025
Lead instrumentation team for offshore/onshore projects; manage scheduling, budgeting, interfaces with operations; coordinate pre-commissioning and commissioning of DCS/ESD/PLC systems; ensure reliability and safety; oversee revamps and new facilities.
PMC Lead Instrument & Electrical Engineer at Enppi
December 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Provide instrumentation engineering input for Assuit/Aswan Gas Pipeline & Dahshour Compression Station; metering specifications, F&G, DCS/ESD, commissioning procedures; liaise with client and vendors; support pre-commissioning and on-site commissioning.
Senior I&C Engineer at National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) / Technip Middle East
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Follow up E&I construction activities for North East BAB Phase-1 Development (ADCO); witness pre-commissioning and commissioning for ICSS using Honeywell/Experion PKS; supervise field instrumentation and equipment installation; offshore survey and revamps.
Senior Project Coordinator at Belayim Petroleum Company (PETROBEL/ ENI)
May 1, 2005 - May 1, 2005
Directed project activities from basic design through commissioning and startup; supported field operations; contract management, procurement coordination, and technical support for instrumentation and control systems.
Telecommunication Engineer at Egyptian Telecommunication Authority
August 1, 1998 - August 1, 1998
Project engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning of telecommunications systems; maintenance of shelters and solar cell systems; periodic maintenance programs and equipment upkeep.
On-the-Job Trainee Instructor at Higher Technological Institute
July 1, 1997 - July 1, 1997
Taught instrumentation and control systems; prepared training materials; coordinated technical programs; supervised trainees’ on-the-job assignments.

Education

Bachelors of engineering at zagazig university
August 3, 1989 - August 15, 1994
B.S.C of Electronics & Communication Engineering at Zagazig University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
Diploma of Automatic Control System (Neural Network Technology) (Pre-Master) at Mansura University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

NEBOSH Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Other