MASOOD KHAN

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Iqama No: 2531549364 Passport No: HU4132803
+966 557860612 [email protected] /ma500dk
Professional

An engineering professional having a scholastic background of postgraduate level in materials engineering, metallurgy,
Summary

manufacturing, and energy technologies, with an accumulative experience of around 8 years in, Corrosion analysis &
mitigation, Non-metallic Composites, QA/QC, steel fabrication & erection, and industrial R&D; ambitious to obtain a
challenging position in a high-quality engineering environment with ample opportunities of career growth.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
OCTOBER 2022 – PRESENT
MATERIALS & CORROSION ENGINEER, SAFARI OIL & GAS SERVICES, SAUDI ARABIA
SOG is a well-reputed Saudi company specializing in pipeline maintenance services, including non-metallic
composite solutions for oil & gas and petrochemical industries in the KSA. Being a Materials & Corrosion
Engineer cum Business Development Engineer at SOG, my responsibilities include:
• Performing the critical asset inspection for the corrosion risk and Remaining Life Assessments
• Preparing the technical and commercial proposals/bids for projects after reviewing the RFP/RFQ scope.
• Involved in the project completion reporting and invoicing.
• Conducting product & procedural research to develop an in-house facility for non-metallic composite
systems in compliance with local content regulations
• Assisting management in evaluating proposals for establishing partnerships and JVs.
• Meeting with potential clients to introduce our existing as well as new solutions & services
NOVEMBER 2021 – SEPTEMBER 2022
TECHNICAL SERVICES ENGINEER, CARBONTECH INTERNATIONAL BAHRAIN
In this position at CTI, which is a progressive start-up company in the field of non-metallic composite repair
solutions, I was the key person to initiate business development in the kingdoms of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
Along with the composite repair business, I also promoted the sales of other tools, including bristle blasters and
zinc coating. My responsibilities include:
• Communicate with potential customers by identifying their needs and engineering adaptations of
products, equipment, and services after performing market analysis.
• Coordinating with local partner companies for pre-qualifications with various organization
• Making the materials estimation and quotations for the received RFQs
• Prepares sales engineering reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing sales information and
engineering trends
• Identifying short-term and long-range issues, recommending options and courses of action, and
implementing directives
AUGUST 2020 – OCTOBER 2021
QA/QC MECHANICAL ENGINEER, SUMMIT STEEL CONSTRUCTION BAHRAIN
As a QA/QC Engineer in one of the companies specializing in steel construction in the region, I was involved in
the following main projects:
✓ Marassi Galleria Mall ETFE Roofing – Fabrication & Erection
✓ Al-Sahel Hotel & Resort – Fabrication & Erection
Being the only QA/QC Engineer in the company, my responsibilities included:
• Performing analysis to identify and evaluate the quality of products, operations, and processes to Quality
Management System requirements, applicable company procedures, contract requirements, or
government regulations
• Developing and implementing methods and procedures for the disposition of discrepant material and
devising methods to assess cost and responsibility
• Maintaining quality records and test certificates and submitting the final dossier
• Quality control and monitoring during fabrication as well as in the erection stage
• Compiling training material and conducting training sessions on quality activities.
JUNE 2019 – JULY 2020
TECHNICAL SERVICES SPECIALIST, SAFE & SHIELD MANAGEMENT BAHRAIN
S&S Management was a new startup based in Bahrain that provided various critical infrastructure solutions in
the MENA region, including corrosion protection, engineered composite repair, and novel coatings. At S&S, I
would remain involved throughout the project duration, from its design to its completion, encompassing the
following activities:
• Conduct inspections of the critical asset and defect assessment based on the client’s inquiries
• Performing the Corrosion risk and Remaining Life Assessments
• Preparing the repair designs, technical proposals, and procedure statements
• Managing the work projects along with the QA/QC procedures
• Assisting with the sales team via attending technical meetings with potential clients

Key Accomplishments:
✓ Development of a specialized system for Composite Repair Design based on ASME/ISO Codes
✓ Development of a calculator for Materials & Price Estimation

JULY 2017 – MAY 2019

PROJECT ENGINEER, US-PAKISTAN CENTER FOR ADV. STUDIES IN ENERGY, PAKISTAN
In the capacity of this position, I worked on two industrial R&D projects:
➢ Corrosion Failure Analysis of a Production Tubing in a Gas condensate well:
The project was a result of a collaboration between USPCAS-E UET Peshawar and Orient Petroleum Limited
(OPL) to carry out a failure analysis of a production tubing in a gas condensate well located in Ratana Gas
Field Pakistan with the objectives of finding out the mode and the root cause of the failure as well as to
formulate a strategy to prevent such failures in the future. During this project, my responsibilities included:
✓ Formulating the research plan based on standard & industry best practices
✓ Conducting the experimentation and analytical procedures as per the devised plan
✓ Systemic analysis of the data obtained from the experimentation to find the answers
✓ Writing a project report describing the methodologies, findings, and recommendations
Key Accomplishments:
✓ The findings and recommendations in the project report were well received and shared with the asset
integrity management team to consider them for inclusion in their AIM program.
✓ A research paper based on the work was accepted and presented at a national conference.
✓ Another research paper is currently under review to be published in an international journal.
➢ Improving the thermal and dielectric breakdown strength of transformer oil by the introduction of
synthetic nanofluids:
This applied project was funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Pakistan, in which I led a team of 5 engineering students in the following activities:
✓ Designing the research plan for the project based on the literature review
✓ Developing various nanofluids with different ceramic nanoparticles
✓ Testing of each formulated nanofluid for the dielectric strength and thermal conductivity.

AUGUST 2012 – SEPTEMBER 2015

QUALITY ENGINEER, FF STEEL, PAKISTAN
FF Steel is among the reputed steel manufacturing firms in Pakistan and is the country's first producer of ASTM
615 and ASTM 716 steel bars. As Quality Engineer at FF Steel, my responsibilities included:
▪ Reviewing and validating product non-conformances and disposition type, quality procedures, and
engineering requirement
▪ Monitoring the manufacturing process for improving the quality of end products
▪ Supervising Materials Testing Laboratory and its staff
▪ Testing & inspection of steel products according to ASTM Standards
▪ Preparing and analyzing daily and monthly quality reports

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EDUCATION
SEPTEMBER 2018
MS in ENERGY MATERIALS ENGINEERING, U.S.-PAKISTAN CENTER FOR ADVANCED STUDIES IN
ENERGY, PAKISTAN
At USPCAS-E, a first-of-its-kind initiative by Pakistani and US universities, my master’s studies were focused
on the engineering of advanced materials in the energy sector. Completed the degree with distinction.

JUNE 2012
BS in MATERIALS & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING, GIK INSTITUTE OF ENGG. SCIENCES &
TECHNOLOGY, PAKISTAN
During my undergraduate years at GIK Institute, ranked 1st in Pakistan and 30th Globally in ‘Quality
Education’ by Times Higher Education, my bachelor’s studies were a mix of materials science,
manufacturing processes, and metallurgy.

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

31 May 2023
API 571: CORROSION & MATERIALS Certification by American Petroleum Institute (API)
After completing the requirements and passing the API 571 exam, I was certified as a Corrosion & Materials
Professional by the American Petroleum Institute (API) with certification # 111399.
25 May 2023
NONMETALLIC PIPING INSPECTION Certification by NOV Saudi Arabia Limited
After five days of NONMETALLIC PIPING SYSTEMS TRAINING, organized by the Nonmetallic Materials
Association (NMA) in collaboration with NOV Fiber Glass Systems Saudi Arabia, I acquired both theoretical
knowledge and hands-on experience in the manufacturing, installation, and inspection of non-metallic
Fiberglass pipes, including RTR and RTP. At the training conclusion, I successfully secured certification for
inspecting non-metallic pipe systems.
08 – 29 April 2020
CORROSION & COATINGS by Carboline Corrosion School
A series of sixteen online sessions related to corrosion control techniques focused on coatings.
01 April – 11 June 2020
CS-NRI COMPOSITE REPAIR TRAINING by Critical Infrastructure University
A series of online training exclusively covering all the aspects of composite repair systems for critical
infrastructure maintenance.
28 – 30 NOVEMBER 2016
CORROSION AND ITS PREVENTION by NINVAST, Pakistan
A 3-day event organized at the National Center for Physics, Pakistan, comprised of various sessions about
corrosion, its analysis, and mitigation.

1 – 3 MARCH 2016
ENERGY POLICY & LEADERSHIP by Arizona State University, USA
Organized by U.S.-AID with Arizona State University in Islamabad, Pakistan, the 3-day workshop comprised
various sessions delivered by a renowned expert in the field, Professor Clark Miller.

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PROJECTS
Corrosion Failure Analysis of a Production Tubing in a Gas condensate well
Failed production tubing in a gas condensate well operated by Ocean Pakistan Limited (formerly Orient
Petroleum Limited) was analyzed for the cause of failure. The major causes of failure were determined. Different
strategies were suggested to prevent such a sudden failure in the future.

Chemical recycling of PET waste

The processes of Glycolysis, Methanolysis, and Hydrolysis were studied in detail, carried out in the laboratory,
and evaluated economically. The effects of different parameters on these recycling methods were also
determined by different laboratory experiments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERTISE

▪ Well-versed in Corrosion evaluation, its mitigation, and failure analysis

▪ Familiar with ASME, API, AMPP/NACE, Saudi Aramco, and SABIC Standards & codes
▪ Well versed in risk-based inspection (RBI) and Fitness for Service (FFS) assessment.
▪ Working knowledge of Corrosion risk assessment study and Remaining Life Assessment
▪ Deep knowledge of Non-metallic composite structures & Piping processing & Inspection
▪ Proficient in ASME PCC 2 & ISO 24817 Non-metallic composites designing
▪ Expertise in Structural steel manufacturing/fabrication, coating, and erection
▪ Hands-on experience in mechanical & metallographic testing of metals
▪ Strong Technical writing & presentation skills in English
▪ Adept at learning and quick to adapt to changes
▪ Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
▪ Highly attentive to details when required
▪ Good at Problem analysis & resolution
▪ GRE Score: 314 (May 2019)

CONFERENCE/RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
[1] M. Khan, R. Gul, and F. Nawaz, "Failure Analysis of a Production Tubing in a Gas Condensate Well", in Professional
Trends in Industrial and Systems Engineering, UET, Peshawar, 2018, pp. 640 - 649.

[2] M. Khan, R. Gul, and F. Nawaz, " Premature failure of production tubing used in a Gas Condensate Well due to
erosion-corrosion", Manuscript to be submitted to Journal of Engineering Failure Analysis.