Senior Materials & Corrosion Engineer, 20+ Years Experience
Resume:
KHALID SULAYMAN
Reliability & Asset Integrity Consultant Materials &
Corrosion SME
Istanbul, Turkey • +218*********
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Profile
Senior Materials & Corrosion Engineer with 20+ years of experience delivering technical authority across EPC, FEED, and detailed design phases of major oil & gas projects. Proven expertise integrating corrosion and materials engineering into the full asset lifecycle — from design basis development and materials selection through fabrication, construction, commissioning, operations, and decommissioning. Extensive experience in corrosion loop development, damage mechanism assessment (API 571), RBI implementation (API 580/581), and participation in HAZID, HAZOP, and multidisciplinary design reviews to ensure design integrity and regulatory compliance. Strong QA/QC background in pressure vessel and storage tank manufacture, including WPS/PQR/WPQ review, pre-weld fit-up inspection, in-process welding surveillance, post-weld inspection, PWHT validation, NDT oversight (UT, RT, MT, PT), coating system specification, surface preparation verification, DFT control, and coating failure investigation in compliance with API, ASME, ISO, and NACE standards.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Professional Corrosion Engineer (MICorr)
NACE/AMPP Senior Corrosion Technologist
NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector (CIP1)
NACE/AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist
API 570 Process Piping Inspection
SELECTED QUANTIFIED ACHIEVEMENTS
Recognised as an international subject-matter expert, invited as a keynote speaker at the European Corrosion Conference, Amsterdam, Oct 2025
to present on Integrity Management of Non-Piggable Pipelines, reflecting industry-level authority in pipeline integrity and corrosion management.
Led non-piggable pipeline integrity assessments (ICDA/ECDA) integrating OLGA and MULTICORP flow-assurance modelling with CO2/H2S corrosion prediction, enabling identification of high-risk locations and supporting remaining-life assessment and targeted mitigation for critical pipeline systems.
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Reviewed and updated pipeline risk profiles across multiple assets integrating corrosion threats, inspection data, operating conditions, and consequence analysis to support risk-based integrity decisions and prioritisation of mitigation activities. Developed and implemented corrosion control schemes across three business areas establishing tailored mitigation, monitoring, and inspection strategies that improved consistency, governance, and alignment with asset risk profiles. Developed the SASBU Corrosion Management Strategy
establishing a structured framework for corrosion risk assessment, monitoring, mitigation, and integrity governance across operating assets.
Led Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) of MIJ internal stray current corrosion leak incidents identifying failure mechanisms and implementing corrective and preventive actions that reduced recurrence risk and strengthened asset integrity controls.
Led chemical injection optimisation using automated dosing technology improving inhibitor delivery accuracy, enhancing corrosion control effectiveness, and achieving measurable reductions in chemical overuse while maintaining integrity targets. Conducted monthly reviews of chemical and corrosion control KPIs analysing inhibitor performance and corrosion trends to drive corrective actions, improve compliance, and strengthen data-driven integrity management.
Assessed material compatibility for sour service applications evaluating resistance to H2S/CO2 environments in line with industry standards, supporting safe materials selection and prevention of corrosion-related failures. Reviewed laboratory corrosion inhibitor testing, including Baker Hughes chemical products validating performance, compatibility, and suitability for field deployment under operating conditions. Developed and implemented an NDT strategy
defining inspection methods, coverage, and acceptance criteria, and integrating NDT with RBI and integrity management programmes to improve defect detection and inspection effectiveness. Designed and delivered specialised corrosion and pipeline management training programmes including Upstream Corrosion and Corrosion Control in Oilfields and Pipeline Integrity Management, strengthening technical capability across engineering and inspection teams. Qualification of new coating system interpretation of lab test data and development of test protocol Page 2
Development of coating and painting specification
RBI- Primary degradation mechanism identification, assessment of LOF (Likelihood of Failure) development of inspection strategy and frequency
prioritizing of risk ranking and risk mitigation action. RBI- using modern quantitative risk assessment (QRA) which relies on scientific and engineering rather than statistical approach (replacement of point and relative assessment and replaced by measured and estimate the PoF (Exposure, Mitigation and resistance) triad to determine the absolute risk value.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Reliability & Asset
Integrity
• Preventive &
Predictive Maintenance
Optimisation
• Materials Selection
• Chemical Inhibition
• Fixed Equipment &
Pipeline Integrity
• Failure Modes
& Effects Analysis
(FMEA/FMECA)
• RBI Credo
• DCS / SCADA / PI
Systems
• ISO
• Technical Training
Delivery
• Asset Integrity
Management
• Plant Availability
Improvement
• Sour Service Damage
Mechanisms
• Coatings & Linings
• NDT Oversight (UT,
RT, MT, PT)
• Incident Investigation
• ScaleSoftPitzer™
• API
• Technical Authority
• Cross-Functional
Collaboration
• Reliability Engineering
• Turnaround Integrity
Support
• Welding & Fabrication
Integrity
• Risk-Based Inspection
(RBI)
• Degradation &
Remaining Life
Assessment
• Cost–Benefit & Life
Cycle Cost Analysis
(LCCA)
• SagePlus™
• ASME
• Mentoring & Coaching
• Asset Strategy
Development
• Corrosion Mitigation
• Cathodic Protection
• Fitness-for-Service
(FFS Level 1 & 2)
• Root Cause Failure
Analysis (RCFA)
• MAXIMO
• MELACT
• NACE / AMPP
• Workforce
Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHEVRON – ANGOLA, May 2024 to Present
Senior Corrosion & Asset Integrity Engineer
Technical Responsibilities:
• Provide technical review of FEED and Detailed Design deliverables related to materials selection and corrosion mitigation
• Validate corrosion loops and IOWs prior to project handover
• Conduct damage mechanism mapping aligned with API 571
• Perform FFS assessments for pressure equipment
• Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, and design review workshops
• Provide QA/QC oversight for welding and coating systems
• Review WPS/PQR/WPQ and NDT documentation
• Support turnaround integrity risk management.
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• Leads fixed equipment and pipeline integrity assurance, including inspection planning, corrosion monitoring, and mitigation strategies.
• Supports plant reliability objectives through FFS assessments, RCFA investigations, and risk-based decision-making.
• Interfaces with corporate reliability and integrity groups to align site practices with global standards and performance expectations. OCCIDENTAL OIL & GAS (OXY) / SONATRACH – ALGERIA (GB), May 2022 to Mar 2024 Integrity Team Lead
• Led multi-discipline Integrity & Inspection teams responsible for fixed equipment, pipelines, and corrosion systems across producing assets.
• Developed and implemented Corrosion Management Systems (CMS) and inspection strategies aligned with RBI and asset risk profiles.
• Delivered Fitness-for-Service (FFS Level 1 & 2) assessments to support continued safe operation and reliability improvement.
• Led Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations for high-impact integrity and reliability incidents.
• Authored and governed technical procedures, including: o Comprehensive Corrosion Management Strategy (CMS) o External Corrosion Management Procedure
o In-service Surface Cleaning & Thickness Measurement Procedures OCCIDENTAL OMAN (OXY), Mar 2014 to Apr 2022
Senior Corrosion & Materials Advisor
• Served as company-level SME for corrosion, materials, and asset integrity across upstream and downstream facilities.
• Provided strategic input into asset integrity programs, inspection philosophies, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Conducted 25+ RCFA investigations, delivering corrective actions that improved equipment reliability and reduced repeat failures.
• Developed asset life-cycle optimisation models, including valve criticality, corrosion mitigation economics, and LCCA.
• Delivered 180+ hours of technical training to engineers and inspectors, strengthening in-house capability and operational discipline.
CAN-ENGTEQ OFFSHORE LTD – ABERDEEN, Aug 2012 to Mar 2014 Senior Corrosion & Integrity Engineer
• Developed and implemented corrosion and inspection management frameworks for offshore assets.
• Produced CMS manuals and inspection plans aligned with RBI and regulatory requirements.
• Managed FFS assessments using MELACT software to support integrity decision-making.
• Provided technical support for inspection execution, anomaly assessment, and repair prioritisation. Page 4
GE OIL & GAS – NEWCASTLE, UK, Oct 2011 to Aug 2012 Senior Corrosion Engineer
• Supported global projects with materials selection, corrosion mitigation, and integrity assurance strategies.
• Advised on welding, fabrication, and materials performance for complex oil & gas applications.
• Delivered technical input to design reviews and failure investigations. Omar Al-Mukhtar University, 2004 to 2007
Lecturer & Head of Department
Established the Department of Materials Science & Engineering; taught corrosion, materials engineering, NDT, and cathodic protection.
Libyan General Electricity & Water Utilities Company, 1993 to 2004 Corrosion Engineer
Managed CP systems, chemical treatment programs, coatings, and contractor oversight. Waha Oil Company, 1992 to 1995
Field Corrosion Engineer
Supported CP systems for onshore well casings and production facilities. EDUCATION
University of Leeds, UK
PhD – Materials Engineering (Erosion–Corrosion)
University of Science Malaysia (USM)
MSc – Materials Science (Distinction)
University of Tripoli
BSc – Materials Engineering
AWARDS
Certificate of Appreciation
Occidental of Oman (OXY) for excellence in technical training delivery and workforce capability development.
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PUBLICATIONS
An overview of cathodic protection systems at Libyan power and desalination plants, Ukraine, 1998 Proceedings of the IV International Conference on Corrosion Problems and Anti-Corrosive Protection of Construction Materials
Failure analysis of crossfire tubes in gas turbines, Alexandria, Egypt, 1995 Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Heat Exchangers & Pressure Vessels Thin-lip rupture of carbon steel super-heater boiler tubes, Alexandria, Egypt, 1995 Proceedings of the First International Conference on Heat Exchangers and Pressure Vessels Performance of 13Cr martensitic stainless steel and API 5L-X65 in CO multiphase slurry flow, USA ASM International Journal
Predicting the performance of API 5L-X65 in CO erosion–corrosion environments using design of experiments, USA, 2011
NACE Corrosion Conference & Expo
Erosion–corrosion performance and mitigation of pipeline materials in multiphase flow, Bahrain, 2010
Middle East NACE Conference
Assessing the effect of corrosion inhibitors on erosion–corrosion of API 5L-X65 under multiphase jet impingement conditions, USA, 2011
Wear – Journal of Materials
REFERENCES
Assoc. Professor Abdullah BALLI
Full Member of the Scientific Board Atatürk Supreme Council for Culture, Language and History Faculty Member – Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Phone: +90-534-***-**** Khlefa Esaklul, PhD, Houston, USA
Material Consultant Worldwide Engineer Occidental Oil and Corporation-Corrosion ********@*****.*** phone: +1-832-***-****
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