Lead field project engineer

YACINE RAHALI

Résidence La Belle Colline (Bessa Promotion), Birkhadem, 16029 Algiers, Algeria

+213-***-***-*** ************@*****.**

LEAD FIELD PROJECT ENGINEER ROTATING EQUIPMENT & PLANT UTILITIES

20+ Years LNG Carrier Operations & High-Pressure Gas Utilities Master’s Degree (State Engineer)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Lead Field Project Engineer with over 20 years of experience directing multicultural, cross-functional technical teams, managing high-pressure rotating machinery operations, and driving a rigorous HSE culture across LNG carriers and marine energy assets. Proven track record in plant maintenance operations, workload allocation, resource planning, and continuous reliability improvement. Experienced in supervising, witnessing, and assisting OEM specialists during complex steam turbine and Dry Gas Seal overhauls, while directly executing mechanical diagnostics, precision dual indicator alignment, and root cause failure analysis (RCA) on plant utilities. Strong academic foundation in Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) systems. Fluent in English (C1), French (C1), and Arabic (native), with strong technical reporting and cross-cultural leadership capabilities.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Field Engineering & Leadership: Rotating Equipment Maintenance, Plant Turnarounds & Shutdowns, Pre-Commissioning, OEM Supervision, Shaft & Laser Alignment, Thermal Growth Verification, Piping Strain Analysis.

• Heavy Machinery & Plant Utilities: High-Pressure Steam Turbine Drives (26,000 kW), Dual-Fuel Gas Assets, Multi-Stage Centrifugal & Reciprocating Compressors, Heavy Fuel Oil/Lube Purification Systems, High-Pressure Boiler Plants, Power Generators (1,600 kW).

• HSE & Regulatory Compliance: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Permit to Work (PTW), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Behavioral Safety Programs, Incident Investigation, Emergency Equipment (SOLAS/ISM).

• Supervision of Skilled Trades & Contractors: OEM Specialist Assistance, TIG Welding, Gas Welding, Arc Welding, Fabrication Work, Heavy Crane & Lifting Operations.

• Project & Team Leadership: Multicultural Crew Leadership, Cross-Cultural Communication, Resource & Manpower Planning, Maintenance Systems (CMMS / AMOS), Inventory Control, Mentorship.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OPERATIONS TEAM LEAD / SECOND ENGINEER Eaglestar Shipping Company (MISC)

05/2020 – Present

• Field Leadership & Supervision: Direct daily technical operations for a multicultural engineering crew on LNG carriers, ensuring clear cross-cultural communication, plant availability, operational targets, and safety standards are met on schedule.

• OEM Collaboration & Overhauls: Supervise, witness, and assist OEM specialists during major Dry Gas Seal (DGS) cartridge replacements, centrifugal compressor inspections, and high-pressure system maintenance.

• Manpower & Resource Planning: Manage workload allocation, resource planning, and task distribution across engineering personnel, junior engineers, and new team members from diverse backgrounds.

• HSE & Safety Culture: Promote a proactive safety culture; execute risk assessments, safety briefings, LOTO, and high-risk work permits; enforce 100% HSE compliance across all site activities.

• Rotating Machinery & Maintenance: Oversee maintenance planning (CMMS/AMOS), spare parts inventory, and hands-on corrective/preventive overhauls on heavy multi-stage pumps and auxiliary compressors, including direct supervision of welding repairs.

• Intrusive Inspections & Emergency Response: Manage emergency equipment compliance, conduct intrusive machinery inspections, and lead emergency troubleshooting interventions.

OPERATIONS TEAM LEAD / FIELD PROJECT ENGINEER Hyproc Shipping Company

04/2015 – 10/2020

• Newbuilding & Delivery Project: Coordinated technical delivery and pre-commissioning of a dual-fuel high-pressure gas asset during a major newbuilding project at Hyundai Heavy Industries (South Korea), witnessing vendor site acceptance testing (SAT).

• Advanced Systems Training: Completed specialized technical training on advanced gas engine and high-voltage electrical distribution systems in Finland; developed high proficiency in operation, control, and maintenance software systems.

• Operational Management: Directed multicultural team performance, daily production output, and maintenance execution while conducting safety training for the entire technical crew.

• Asset Maintenance: Managed spare parts inventory, overhaul logistics, and mechanical repairs for main plant utilities in coordination with technical superintendents.

SUPERVISING FIELD ENGINEER / SAFETY OFFICER BW LNG & Sonatrach / Hyproc

04/2008 – 04/2015

• Steam Plant & Turbine Supervision: Managed complete maintenance operations for a 26,000 kW steam turbine plant and 1,600 kW generator systems; supervised, witnessed, and assisted OEM specialists during major steam turbine casing lifts, rotor inspections.

• HSE Officer Responsibilities: Served as designated Safety Officer enforcing the company Safety Management System (SMS); conducted risk assessments, issued Work Permits, led incident investigations, and managed Behavioral Safety Programs.

• Technical Training & Mentorship: Mentored and developed junior engineers and technicians on emergency shutdown systems, hydraulic controls, and safety apparatus.

• Lifting & Crane Operations: Operated and maintained heavy lifting equipment (cranes); managed equipment condition inspections and regulatory compliance documentation.

FIELD MECHANICAL ENGINEER Hyproc Shipping Company

06/2005 – 04/2008

• Auxiliary Systems Maintenance: Maintained fuel oil/lube oil purification systems, heavy-duty air compressors, and high-pressure liquid transfer/bunkering operations.

• Environmental & Discharge Compliance: Managed waste treatment, incineration systems, and facility discharge compliance according to strict international environmental regulations.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• State Engineer Degree (Master's Equivalent) – Naval Mechanics / Marine Engineering

National Higher Maritime School (ENSM), Algeria (2012)

- Graduation Thesis: Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) & Steam Systems Integration (Focus on thermodynamic efficiency, HRSGs, and combined-cycle thermodynamics).

• Lieutenant Mechanic 1st Class Qualification

National Higher Maritime School (ENSM), Algeria (2003 – 2005)

KEY CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Certifications & Licensing: Algerian Class 1 / Class 2 Certificate of Competency (CoC), Watchkeeping Engineer Certificate (>6,000 kW), Advanced Firefighting, Medical First Aid, Survival Craft & Lifeboat Operations.

• Digital Systems & Software: AMOS Maintenance System (CMMS), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Languages: Arabic (Native), French (C1 - Proficient), English (C1 - Proficient).

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