Khalid Haidar Ahmed Dafalla

Working as a Project Manager for the followings Projects:

1- General Engineering Services – Petro Energy E&P Co Ltd PE-

2- General Engineering Services- Greater Pioneer Operating Company GPOC- South Sudan

3- NEOM’s Temporary Water Supply Project- NEOM-KSA

4- HADIDA & SUFYAN FILED POWER PLANT UPGRADING – RAM ENERGY-SUDAN

5-EPCC for 33 Kv OHTL from DS2 to CPF TPS- MAJNOON Filed

• Delivered engineering projects on time and within budget, ensuring alignment with scope and quality standards.
• Developed and implemented project coordination procedures and streamlined interdepartmental communication workflows.
• Drafted and negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors in collaboration with legal teams.
• Coordinated with vendors and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery and compliance with project specifications.
• Prepared and monitored project budgets, cost control reports, and cash flow forecasts.
• Created detailed project execution schedules and managed fortnightly/monthly progress reporting.
• Implemented and enforced quality management system (QMS) processes across engineering deliverables.
• Acted as primary client interface for project updates, issue resolution, and coordination meetings.
• Identified and mitigated engineering risks through proactive analysis and contingency planning.
• Resolved technical conflicts and facilitated cross-discipline collaboration to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Led and participated in HAZID, HAZOP, constructability reviews, and other HSE workshops.
• Prepared Project Quality Plans and ensured compliance with contractual quality requirements.
• Reviewed contract clauses, provided clarifications, and ensured contractual obligations were met.
• Managed invoicing in accordance with contract terms and monitored client payments.
• Developed manpower and resource schedules; coordinated with departments for optimal resource allocation.

• Managed all service orders related to Well Pads, Degassing Stations, and Central Processing Facilities (CPF).
• Acted as the main liaison with company discipline engineers to resolve technical issues tied to service orders.
• Established effective communication and coordination protocols with supervisors to align construction and maintenance configurations.
• Performed quantity take-offs and ensured accurate control, tracking, reporting, and forecasting of maintenance activities.
• Defined construction criteria and ensured facilities were built and maintained per engineering specifications.
• Reviewed material receiving reports and warehouse records to ensure delivery accuracy and material compliance.
• Coordinated data exchange between departments to support construction and maintenance planning and control requirements.
• Developed and implemented a robust construction quality assurance program.
• Reviewed and evaluated subcontractors’ proposals related to service orders for technical adequacy and compliance.
• Collaborated with subcontractors to plan and support construction and maintenance schedules.
• Advised and monitored subcontractor procedures to ensure alignment with project specifications and engineering design.
• Ensured subcontractor activities, materials, and workmanship met project standards and quality expectations.
• Prepared and maintained all QA/QC documentation required for construction and maintenance tasks.
• Supervised and coordinated local workforce activities to ensure safety, productivity, and compliance with company policies.
• Executed instrumentation and control engineering deliverables during FEED, detailed design, and readiness phases for oil & gas production facilities.
• Prepared technical documents such as instrument specifications, datasheets, loop diagrams, and control narratives in alignment with project requirements.
• Ensured all instrument work complied with quality standards and was completed within the project schedule and budget.
• Coordinated cross-discipline activities during design development, construction, pre-commissioning, and start-up to ensure integrated project execution.
• Interfaced with client engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to align instrumentation designs with end-user and operational expectations.
• Supported Engineering & Maintenance Readiness teams by ensuring the timely delivery and review of instrument-related documentation and materials.
• Led the implementation of the Management of Change (MOC) process to assess, document, and control changes affecting project scope, systems, or safety.
• Reviewed proposed technical and operational changes, identified potential risks, and ensured compliance with corporate procedures and HSE standards.
• Facilitated multi-discipline reviews to evaluate the impact of changes on engineering, operations, maintenance, and safety systems.
• Maintained complete MOC records and ensured proper documentation, tracking, and closure of all change requests.
• Functioned as the focal point for communication between engineering, operations, HSE, and client teams for all MOC-related issues.

Engaged as PMC Sr. Instrument Project Engineer in the Followings Projects:

• PROVISION FOR CONCEPTUAL DESIGN STUDIES FOR RAWAT OIL FILED (Contractor-CPE-China).
• PROVISION FOR BASIC AND DETAILED DESIGN SERVICES FOR RAWAT FSF PROJECTS. (Contractor-JPEC-India).
• PROVISION FOR BASIC DESIGN FOR RAWAT PIPE LINE PROJECT. (Contractor-JPEC-India).
• PROVISION FOR BASIC DESIGN FOR RAWAT POWER PLANT PROJECT. (Contractor-JPEC-India).
• PROVISION FOR PCC Services FOR RAWAT FSF PROJECT. (Contractor-ASAWER & RAM).
• EPCC SUFYAN EPF, FSF AND HADIDA-SUFYAN TRANSIT LINE
• EPCC FOR SURFACE FACILITIES FOR FNE Filed Steam Flooding Project-Phase I
• Provision of Services for Filed Surface Facilities (FSF) Project.
• EPCC for HADIDA Diesel Station.
• Conceptual and Basic Design for FULA Metering system.
• Provision of study of Metering System on Block-6.
• EPCC for Installation if Flow meter and associated modifications.

Bidding/Pre Award PHASE

· Developed Scopes of Work (SOW)and Invitation to Bid (ITB) packages for EPCC projects in line with client requirements and Worley’s governance procedures.

· Reviewed and evaluated EPCC bidder proposals (technical and commercial) to ensure compliance with project specifications and strategic objectives.

· Participated in supplier/bidder prequalification, supporting Worley and client teams in contractor capacity assessment and risk profiling.

· Contributed to Technical Committee (TC) documentation for funding approvals and award justifications.

· Attended and led pre-award and kick-off meetings, aligning all parties on scope, responsibilities, interface protocols, and deliverables.

-Engineering/Design:

· Oversaw and reviewed FEED and Detailed Design deliverables for Instrumentation & Control Systems, ensuring full alignment with project scope, specifications, and client standards.

· Conducted Technical Bid Evaluations (TBEs) for major I&C equipment including DCS, ESD, FGS, and field instrumentation.

· Reviewed P&IDs, loop diagrams, cable schedules, cause & effect matrices, and vendor datasheets, ensuring design integrity and constructability.

· Participated in Design Reviews, HAZOP, HAZID, SIL assessments, and ensured actionable follow-ups and compliance.

· Coordinated across disciplines (Process, Electrical, Mechanical, HSE, etc.) to support integrated engineering and design reviews.

-Construction/Commissioning Stages:

· Monitored site construction activitiesfor I&C systems, ensuring work was executed safely, as perdesign, and within project schedule.

· Oversaw Mechanical Completion, Pre-Commissioning, and Commissioning activities; ensured compliance with project quality and HSE standards.

· Reviewed and endorsed FAT procedures and reports, ensuring readiness of critical systems for shipment and installation.

· Supervised development and implementation of preservation plans, temporary commissioning setups, and functional testing protocols.

· Reviewed and accepted handover packages (RFC, AOC, MCC, PAC), ensuring documentation, testing, and system performance met project and client expectations.

· Acted as MOC Coordinator, ensuring all design or construction changes were properly assessed, approved, documented, and integrated with minimal impact on schedule or integrity.

· Facilitated interface management between EPC contractor, client operations, and engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues and ensure smooth transition to operations.

Engaged as an E&I Engineer in the Followings Projects:

• EPCC for FCP WELL CLUSTER-2 FACILITIES (GARRAF Field- BASRA/IRAQ) Client: PETRONAS.
• EPCC for KEYI FPF Client: Petro Energy (Sudan).
• PHASE II Project (UPSTREAM FACILITIES)-General Engineering Services. Client: PDOC.
• Conceptual and FEED Design for HADIDA Filed Development Projects. Client: Petro Energy (EPPM-Tunisia).

Engineering Stages:

• Review and approve Electrical /Instrument data sheets and the as built drawings in liaison with the site-based construction, operations and maintenance personal.
• Review and approve the project functional design spec., System’s design drawings, database and construction procedures, including; E&I control schemes, Instrument functional diagrams, loop diagrams, I/O assignments, etc.
• Review and approve the systems integration development, ensure safe, economic and technically sound decisions related to area of responsibility during EPC phase.
• Review & approve FAT and SAT procedures and attend the Testing the E&I systems during FAT and SAT test.

Construction/Commissioning Stages:

• Follow up with the EPC contractor on the construction planning and progress on daily basis. Working on the definition and execution of instrumentation scope of work, man-hours estimate, manpower loading and schedules updates.
• Support the effort of resolving the pending and punched items during project stages.
• -Review and approve the process logics as per the project specifications.
• Fully understand the Company HSE policy, procedures, regulations and objectives as they relate to area of responsibility. Ensures that work under control is performed in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
• Provide on-site E&I engineering consultation during construction, pre- commissioning & commissioning stage. Witness and sign off construction activities as completed, including loop functional checks, pre-commissioning and commissioning of the new systems.

Engaged as an E&I Construction Engineer in the EPCC for GUMRY Field Production Facility FPF. Client: PDOC.

• Supervised all E&I construction activities, including cable laying, termination, loop checking, and testing, as well as field instrument installation and calibration.
• Oversaw the installation and commissioning of DCS and ESD systems in coordination with vendor representatives to ensure compliance with design and functionality.
• Led quality control efforts within the instrumentation department, including material receiving inspections, QA/QC documentation, and loop verification reports.
• Managed material tracking and ensured timely availability of construction materials at site.
• Monitored daily progress of instrumentation and control activities, conducted inspections, and ensured alignment with project schedule.
• Participated in weekly meetings with EPC subcontractors to evaluate progress, address issues, and ensure alignment with project milestones.
• Supported contractor management in planning and executing construction activities efficiently and in accordance with technical standards.
• Acted as a liaison between EPC contractor and project owner to facilitate coordination and issue resolution.
• Reviewed daily construction reports submitted by contractors; compared actual progress against planned targets and initiated early mitigation plans for identified deviations.
• Coordinated interfaces with Certifying Authorities, clients, subcontractors, and job-sharing teams to ensure full compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements.

• Responsible of Instrument and Control Preventives and corrective Maintenance Activities.
• Attended a Basic Course of Measurement and Instrumentation during that period.
• Khartoum Refinery Company is involved in the oil and gas sector. Website: N/A