About KARIM SAID
PERSONAL PROFILE
API- and NACE-certified Asset Integrity Leader with 18+ years of delivering safe, reliable, and cost-optimized operations across complex oil refining and petrochemical assets.
Proven track record of leading high-criticality inspections, Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs, corrosion management, and turnaround execution for major refinery units, consistently improving asset availability, extending equipment life, and reducing maintenance costs while ensuring full compliance with international standards (API, ASME, NACE).
Recognized for combining deep technical expertise with strong leadership to translate integrity data into actionable business decisions. Adept at optimizing inspection strategies, managing multidisciplinary teams, and safeguarding operational continuity in high-risk environments—bringing measurable value through enhanced reliability, risk reduction, and lifecycle performance of fixed equipment, pipelines, and storage assets.
June 2025 – Present
Senior Engineer – Asset Integrity / Inspection
ADNOC Sour Gas, UAE
Currently leading asset integrity and inspection programs for major plant facilities to ensure safe and reliable operations. Responsible for implementing Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), corrosion monitoring, and integrity management strategies for pressure vessels, piping, pipelines, and storage tanks. Works closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize shutdown inspection scopes, improve equipment reliability, and ensure compliance with international standards such as API, ASME, and NACE.
Oct 2017 – June 2025
Lead Engineer – Asset Integrity, Technical Services
OQ RPI (Sohar Refinery), Oman
Served as Inspection Team Leader for the Sohar Refinery Improvement Project, overseeing integrity assurance for one of the region’s major refining assets. Led asset integrity programs across critical refinery units including Hydrocracker, CDU, VDU, DCU, SRU, utilities, and storage tanks. Directed turnaround inspection planning and execution while implementing Risk-Based Inspection strategies to improve asset reliability and reduce maintenance costs. Played a key role in developing corrosion loops, damage mechanism reviews, and Integrity Operating Windows (IOWs).
Aug 2008 – Oct 2017
Senior Engineer – Inspection & Corrosion
MIDOR – Middle East Oil Refinery (via EPROM), Egypt
Provided inspection and corrosion engineering support for refinery operations, ensuring mechanical integrity of static equipment and piping systems. Conducted equipment inspections, condition assessments, and fitness-for-service evaluations for pressure vessels, piping, and storage tanks. Supported plant shutdowns and maintenance activities while monitoring corrosion performance and damage mechanisms across refinery units to maintain safe and reliable plant operations.