Barsoum Farag

Oversaw operations of production facility, including Production, Maintenance, Safety, Quality, and Shipping/Receiving • Manage team of 500 + employees to meet production targets and maintain quality standards • Rewarded recently ISO 9001 Certificate and Implement 5 S strategy to reform the complete factory infrastructure. • Increased production efficiency • Reduced waste through process improvement initiatives • Developed and implemented strategic business initiatives and annual operating budget for the plant

Plant & Operations Project Highlights: Designed, implemented, and maintained production and operational systems, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety. Conducted operational assessments and process evaluations to maximize efficiency and output. Led preventive and corrective maintenance programs, achieving maximum uptime and operational efficiency. Executed rigorous quality control and testing to ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards. Reduced operational costs by 10% through process improvement and effective resource management. Monitored project and operational progress to ensure high-quality execution, adherence to safety standards, and timely delivery. Implemented project cost control procedures and schedules to meet deadlines and budget requirements. Coordinated Mechanical, Electrical, and other operational services on-site, providing technical support and liaison with cross-functional teams. Supervised and organized contractors and external partners, integrating programs and schedules efficiently. Maintained strong focus on product quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Oversaw preparation of As-Built documentation, drawings, and technical reports to support operational planning and performance tracking.

• Designated as part of a small team that established all criteria for larger projects. • Assisted project managers in developing project materials and equipment lists. • Developed several relationships with large customers into consulting relationships that lead to ongoing sales. • Represent the company to Arab countries • Validated material certificates and reviewed them according to ASME section II • Expediting projects (internal / external) e.g., NAWARRA project in Tunisia and Nat gasoline Project in Texas, USA within budget of around 2 million Euros each.

Procurement & Supply Chain Highlights: Procured a wide range of piping materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, and coated underground piping. Managed procurement of fittings, flanges, standard and special valves, and other bulk materials such as strainers, rupture discs, and safety valves. Participated in vendor meetings and negotiations globally, including suppliers in Egypt and the USA. Reviewed technical data and prepared technical and commercial comparison sheets to support informed procurement decisions. Ensured timely delivery and cost-effective sourcing while maintaining compliance with quality standards.

• Reviewed quality files and procedures, followed up on multiple projects. • Extraction of MTO report at different stages of projects. • Inspection of incoming materials and reviewing test certificate as per specification. • Inspection of piping materials identification as per isometric drawings. • Generating Spools as per piping system. • Prepare work method statements and installation procedures in accordance to the client specifications, required to carry-out construction works. • Establish weld map in accordance with isometric drawings and locate suitable field weld. • Preparation of test packages, create system limit on P&ID, GAD and piping Isometrics.

Projects: 1. LNG (Liquid Nitrogen Storage) in Skikda, Algeria 2. Arzew Refinery Project in Oran, Algeria • Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of Construction methods, procedures, and activities. • Plan and establish sequence of construction activities. • Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, minimize costs. • Piping installations, operations and pipe supports installation in accordance with schedule, procedures, specifications and priorities. • Prepared work Plans, progress reports and followed up on procedures. • Checked fabrication and erections of ISOs, as per their DWGs. • Checked Hydrostatic and Pneumatic tests and handed over to clients. • Conducting welder qualification test (WQT) and ensuring Welding works as per Welding Procedure Specification (WPS). • Reviewing of the nondestructive test (NDT) such as radio graphic test (RT), ultrasonic test (UT), penetrate test (PT) and magnetic particle inspection (MPI) • Welding inspection in Carbon steel, Stainless steel, Alloy steel materials by applicable codes, Standards & Specifications.

Projects: 1. EBIC (Egypt Basic Industries Corporation) in Suez, Egypt 2. Nile Sugar Company in Alexandria, Egypt 3. Integrated Solar Combined-Cycle (ISCC) in Bani Sweif, Egypt • Extraction of MTO report at different stages of project for procurement dept. • Inspection of incoming materials and reviewing test certificate as per specification. • Inspection of piping materials identification as per isometric drawings. • Prepare work method statements and installation procedures in accordance to the client specifications, required to carry-out construction works. • Establish weld map in accordance with isometric drawings and locate suitable field weld. • Preparation of test packages, create system limit on P&ID, GAD and piping Isometrics. • reviewed raw materials certificates, documentations, dimensions and visual inspection according to acceptance criteria, RT films, PT, MT, Air Vent tests, Hydrostatic tests, sandblasting, painting, and final inspection before packing for Pressure vessels, piping and steel structure • Reviewed equipment dimensions and parts’ orientations. • Attended destructive tests of materials and reviewed certificates. • Audited GRP (Glass Reinforcement Pipes) in Tripoli, Lebanon