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Hussain Kothambawala

Hussain Kothambawala

Operations Manager
Hawally

Summary

Piping Engineer with 15+ years’ experience in oil & gas infrastructure projects, specializing in pipeline routing, welding inspection, and hydrostatic testing. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in remote environments while ensuring compliance with ASME and API standards. Extensive hands on experience of Projects Execution including Estimation & Tendering. Knowledge of Structural Design codes, Valves, Process Control Instruments including thorough knowledge of Piping Standards & Codes (ASTM, ASME, API, BS) and their use in design, analysis and calculation.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
Languages

Work History

Operations Manager

ATCO General Trd. & Cont. Co.
12.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for planning, designing, and overseeing the construction and commissioning of crude oil pipelines. This role ensures the pipeline infrastructure meets technical, safety, regulatory, and environmental standards while delivering projects on time and within budget
  • Manage a team consisting of KNPC and KOC approved engineers along with project engineers and executives, planning engineers, ware house engineer and other technical and non-technical personnel
  • In-Charge of execution of short term and long term Piping contracts with KNPC, KOC, JO & other K companies for supply of various oil field products
  • Supervised construction of 30 km 24” crude oil pipeline across desert terrain, including trenching, welding, and coating operations.
  • Coordinated daily work plans for a 50+ person crew, ensuring adherence to project timelines and safety protocols.
  • Managed hydrostatic testing procedures, ensuring compliance with API 1104 and project specifications.
  • Reduced construction downtime by 15% through optimized logistics and resource planning. Manage staff, organize work schedules and assign specific tasks
  • Identification of bids and technical and feasibility analysis of tender documents
  • Manage technical and commercial evaluation before and after bidding
  • Manage and resolve technical queries/issues from clients for ongoing projects as well as budgetary projects

Projects Execution Manager

Abdul Kareem AlYahya GTC
03.2018 - 11.2021
  • Directed trench and HDD pipeline installation across challenging terrain, coordinating contractors, supervising welding and coating, and ensuring record-keeping compliance.
  • Executed hydrostatic testing of 10” pipelines per ASME/ANSI codes, achieving zero non-conformance events.
  • Supported design-to-construction of a 25 km potable water pipeline, including earthworks, alignment drawing reviews, and materials management.
  • Ensured QA/QC for coating and cathodic protection systems, resulting in no field-failure incidents during first year of operation.
  • Attend & organize managerial as well as project meetings to keep all departments up to date with status of various projects as well as discuss ways to improve the estimation, design & drafting process
  • Take part in planning & preparation of P&IDs, take-off & Steel Fabrication Projects Site Costing & Quantification.
  • Independently handle BOQ calculation, layout & sizing of projects.

Piping Engineer

Arabi Company WLL
03.2014 - 03.2018
  • Oversee pipeline right-of-way (ROW) preparation, trenching, welding, coating, and installation.
  • Coordinate with Project Manager, Electrical and Civil teams, surveyors, and environmental consultants.
  • Manage and supervise site contractors and subcontractors.
  • Implement quality control and assurance protocols (NDT, hydrotesting, pigging, etc.).
  • Part of full EPC pipeline projects including a 50 km 36″ gas pipeline through desert terrain. Delivered on schedule and within a 5% cost variance.
  • Developed site-specific safety and emergency response plans; achieved 20 consecutive months with zero lost-time injury across multiple projects.
  • Support project scheduling, cost estimation, and resource planning.
  • Track progress against milestones and prepare technical and progress reports
  • Lead commissioning activities, including flushing, pressure testing, and integrity checks.
  • Ensure successful handover to operations teams and support initial startup phases.

Mechanical Engineer-Piping Layout and Execution

SASA Engineering Services
08.2012 - 01.2014
  • Involved in the development of Overall Plot Plan, Equipment Layout, Piping Material Specifications, Piping Routing Study, Vessel Nozzle Orientation and Platform Details, Plant Design Review
  • Provide piping input to Process Piping and instrumentation diagrams, Line designation table, Instrument specification sheets, Preparing material take-off requirements and isometric drawings for construction using PDMS
  • Preparing and reviewing valves datasheets, vendor technical specifications and bidders’ quotations.
  • Preparing piping safety instruction sheets with the required calculations for pipe wall thickness, Maximum allowable operating pressure, and test pressure with application of ASME B31.3
  • Reviewing Vendor Drawings, Documentation & Coordination with Clients

Sr. Piping Engineer

EagleBurgmann India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2011 - 05.2012
  • Managed the Planning, Manufacturing, Trouble Shooting and Dispatch of API Piping Plans for Mechanical Seal Support System including Detailed Study and MTO of various Process Piping, Process Management Instruments and Fabrication.

Projects Engineer

Al Hikmah Steel Fabrication Engineering LLC
11.2009 - 10.2011
  • Part of a Challenging Team involved in diverse range of works from Design and Fabrication to Budgetary Compliance and Supply Chain Management. Involved in reading and analyzing of P&ID and Piping Layout Drawings and preparation of BOQ, Costing, Procurement, Scheduling and Quality Control of various jobs to client specifications with strict budgetary guidelines.

Education

Certificate Course - In Piping Design & Management Including PDMS

01.2013

Bachelor Of Mechanical Engineering - undefined

University Of Pune
01.2009

Three Months Certificate Course - In Pro-E & Auto-CAD

01.2007

Senior Secondary Examination - CBSE XII

Army Public School
01.2004

Higher Secondary Examination - CBSE X

Army Public School
01.2002

Skills

  • Project Management and Execution
  • Piping Standards & Codes
  • Projects Planning
  • Pipe Spools Fabrication
  • Structural Fabrication
  • Vessels Fabrication
  • Piping Layout & Drafting
  • Total Quality Management
  • Kaizen
  • Six Sigma Techniques
  • Safety Compliance
  • Team Leading

Visa Status

Transferable Employment Visa No. 18, 285101804915

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/18/85
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Driving License: Kuwait, India
  • Marital Status: Married

Associations And Achievements

  • Member Of Organizing Committee of All India Annual Technical Competition VERISMO 2008,09
  • Participant and winner of various national level technical paper presentations.
  • Member Of Tech-Infotainment Group
  • WES Canada Certified Engineer; IELTS Score 10/10

Timeline

Operations Manager

ATCO General Trd. & Cont. Co.
12.2021 - Current

Projects Execution Manager

Abdul Kareem AlYahya GTC
03.2018 - 11.2021

Piping Engineer

Arabi Company WLL
03.2014 - 03.2018

Mechanical Engineer-Piping Layout and Execution

SASA Engineering Services
08.2012 - 01.2014

Sr. Piping Engineer

EagleBurgmann India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2011 - 05.2012

Projects Engineer

Al Hikmah Steel Fabrication Engineering LLC
11.2009 - 10.2011

Bachelor Of Mechanical Engineering - undefined

University Of Pune

Three Months Certificate Course - In Pro-E & Auto-CAD

Senior Secondary Examination - CBSE XII

Army Public School

Higher Secondary Examination - CBSE X

Army Public School

Certificate Course - In Piping Design & Management Including PDMS

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