Senior Materials and metallurgical Engineer

AHMED IBRAHIM AHMED ABDEL WAHAB

+974-******** *********@*****.***

Doha, Qatar

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Metallurgical and Welding Engineer with 9+ years of hands-on and supervisory experience in materials testing, welding quality assurance, inspection supervision, and NDT evaluations in accordance with international standards (ASTM, BS, ASME, API). Proven ability to lead multi- disciplinary QA/QC teams, coordinate with consultants and third-party inspectors, and deliver timely technical solutions on high-value industrial and infrastructure projects. Holds CSWIP 3.1, MMUP/UPDA, and ASNT Level II certifications. Recognized for driving process improvement, maintaining ISO 17025 lab compliance, and delivering excellence in quality control operations. PERSONAL SKILLS

• Leadership

• Analytical Thinking

• Inspection

Supervision

• Quality Management

• Problem Solving

• Technical Reporting

• Team Collaboration

• Standards Compliance (QCS, ASTM, BS)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Structural Steel Inspection

• Materials Inspection

• QA/QC Engineering

• Welding Inspection

• Third Party Coordination

• ISO 17025 Compliance

• NDT (PT, MT, UT, RT, VT)

• MS Office & AutoCAD Basics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Metallurgy Lab Supervisor

Qatar Industrial Laboratories W.L.L., Doha,

Qatar Jan 2021 – Present

• Leading the Metallurgy and Welding Division, overseeing complex mechanical, metallurgical, and NDT testing in compliance with ASTM, BS, ASME, ISO 17025, and Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS).

• Directly managing a team of 12+ technicians and engineers, including training, performance monitoring, and workflow optimization to ensure operational excellence.

• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions (WIs) for advanced mechanical testing (tensile, impact, hardness, bend tests), resulting in a 30% improvement in lab turnaround time.

• Coordinated with government agencies (Ashghal, Kahramaa) and major EPC contractors to lead technical discussions, audits, and inspections, ensuring high client satisfaction and project alignment.

• Supervised welding inspections for large-scale steel structures, including welder performance qualification (WPQ), procedure qualification records (PQR), and WPS review and validation.

• Led root cause analyses (RCA) on material failure cases, providing failure investigation reports and metallurgical assessments to clients.

• Spearheaded ISO 17025 internal and external audits, achieving zero non-conformities in consecutive assessments.

• Participated in technical bid evaluations (TBE) and provided recommendations to clients based on engineering judgment and specification compliance.

• Mentored junior engineers and conducted internal training on NDT, welding codes

(AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX), and material standards.

• Prepared and reviewed test plans, ITPs, and QCPs in collaboration with QA/QC and project teams for upcoming infrastructure projects. Material Lab Engineer

Qatar Industrial Laboratories W.L.L., Doha,

Qatar May 2016 – Jan 2021

• Conducted mechanical and non-destructive testing for materials used in structural and industrial projects.

• Performed inspections on DI Manhole covers, cable trays, aluminum gratings, HDPE/PVC pipes, and protective coatings.

• Supported QA/QC processes ensuring compliance with project specifications and international standards.

• Generated technical inspection reports and managed quality documentation. Lifting & QA/QC Engineer

Devco Company, Egypt

Feb 2015 – Apr 2016

• Supervised fabrication and welding activities including inspection of structural components for compliance with ASME, AWS standards.

• Issued NDT requests, monitored welding processes, and conducted final inspections on steel structures.

Welding Inspector Engineer

AZ Company, Egypt

Aug 2014 – Jan 2015

• Monitored welding processes, material traceability, and dimensional inspections for structural steel elements.

• Performed visual inspections, ultrasonic testing (UT), radiographic testing (RT), and hydrostatic testing.

COURSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• CSWIP 3.1 Certified Welding Inspector (Certificate No. 403539)

• MMUP/UPDA Approved Engineer in Qatar

• ASNT Level II (PT, MT, UT, RT, VT) Certified

• Preparation Course: QA/QC Inspector (30 hours)

• Training in ASME Sec. II, ASME Sec. VIII, ASME B31.3, API 650 TRAINING COURSES

ASME Sec. II -ASME Sec. VIII -ASME B31.3 -API 650

EDUCATION

B.Sc. in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt (2014) LANGUAGES

• Arabic: Native

• English: Professional

PERSONAL DETAILS

• Date of Birth:

02/06/1992

• Nationality: Egyptian

• Marital Status: Married

• Passport No.: X7115207

• Qatar ID: 292********

• Qatar Driving License: Valid

Declaration

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