Khaled Bahbouh

Established Quality professional with experience in leading project quality management for diverse companies and clients. Track record in successfully managing quality and inspection procedures for numerous engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects. Effective communicator skilled at collaborating with cross-functional teams and professionals and establishing strong relationships with client representatives to achieve project goals. Proficient with Industrial building, strategic projects, Recycle plants, refineries, welding, coating, pipelines, piping, storage tanks, pressure vessels, natural gas facilities, and repairs. Equipped with vast experience and know-how from freelancing for various production companies. LEAD Auditor 9001-2015 for Quality systems Management, Certified International and European Welding Engineer. Effective quality professional bringing proven success in driving continuous improvement initiatives in Quality Engineer roles. Focused and diligent with commitment to fostering corporate mission. Consistently acknowledged for implementing actionable initiative to reduce error rates and optimize company processes.

• Six Sigma Yellow belt, Worley Learning Platform, 2023
• Lead Auditor 9001-2015 Quality Management systems, Intertek Academy, 2023
• VCA – HSE Examination -acc. Normative SCC Regelwerk (2011), TUV Rheinland, 2022
• CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION-EXPEDITING - FIELD ,Competency Validation, RINA, 2022
• CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION-NDT GENERAL, Competency Validation, RINA, 2022
• CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION-WELDING - GENERAL, Competency Validation, RINA, 2022
• Supplier Quality Surveillance – Pressure Vessels, FLUOR University, 2021
• Supplier Quality Surveillance – Shop Fabrication Piping, FLUOR University, 2021
• Supplier Quality Surveillance – SQS Report Writing, FLUOR University, 2021
• NDT Operator Qualification – Leak Detection, RINA Services S.p.A., 2021
• Qualification for VT, PT, MT, & UT Methods – Level II (EN ISO 9712), Bulgarian Certification Centre, 2019/2020
• International Welding Engineer (IWE), International Institute of Welding, 2017
• European Welding Engineer (EWE), European Institute of Welding, 2017
• Manager of Integrated Quality Control Systems, TUV Rheinland Academy Bulgaria, 2013
• Internal Auditor for Quality Control Systems acc. ISO 19011, Quality Assurance Centre at Varna Technical University

• WORLEY, The Netherlands, Quality Engineer – Construction Department, 01/2023, NOW, Direct quality control activities on whole construction, equipment installation, Mechanical completion, punch list and NCRs management, as well as documentation review and handover. Participates in project meetings with site management and with client and end user representatives. Liaise with Third-Party inspection bodies as well as Vendors upon request. promote Quality initiatives implemented to achieve Project deliverables. project SPEAR ELP Chemical Recycle – Plastic Energy, Sabic Refinery -Chemelot, The Netherland
• IMASA, INGENIERÍA Y PROYECTOS, S.A, The Netherlands, QA/QC Manager, 08/2022, 12/2022, Direct quality functions for piping, structure and equipment installation, overseeing construction, Mechanical completion, punch list and NCRs management, as well as preparing documentation. Manage Metier Engineering deliverables quality assurance, as well as address and resolve engineering quality issues. Spearheaded project SPEAR ELP Chemical Recycle – Plastic Energy, Sabic Refinery -Chemelot, The Netherland
• GAL-IV Ltd, Bulgaria, Quality Responsible, 09/2021, 04/2022, Direct quality functions for piping prefabrication, overseeing construction and welding procedures as well as preparing documentation and issuing quality permits for installation. Coordinate liaisons with suppliers, assign tasks, facilitate through production, and ensure timely delivery to client. Manage Metier Engineering deliverables quality assurance, ensure efficient design reviews, as well as address and resolve engineering quality issues. Spearheaded project KAGAYAKI DELFZIJL- Teijin Aramid BV in Netherland. Directed ballast system piping prefabrication for two Navigation Maritime Bulgare ships, namely Oil/Chemical Tanker CHANTACO and Bulk Carrier RODOPI. Orchestrated all phases of project lifecycle for two orders of balance water systems by acquiring supplier, leading production process, and overseeing handover to client.
• Arkad Engineering & Construction Company, Bulgaria, Regional QA/QC Manager & Welding Engineer, 12/2019, 12/2020, Supervised team of 12 internal and external inspectors during project lifecycle. Coordinated meetings with subcontractors and vendors as well as liaised with suppliers regarding quality inspections. Oversaw assessment of final quality documentation and prepared for hand-over to client. Presided over issuing of inspection and non-conformance reports, inspection release notes, and punch-lists to subcontractors and clients; allocating, obtaining, and appraising inspection statements from Field Inspectors. Led Project #Turkstream/Balkanstream: expanding gas transmission infrastructure of Bulgartransgaz EAD, parallel to main gas pipeline, to Bulgarian-Serbian border with DN1200mm and length of 474km. Acquired permit for pipeline from Bulgarian government by efficiently managing arrangement and submission of reports and documents.
• Montagi Varna AD, Bulgaria, Quality Manager, 10/2012, 12/2019, Oversaw risk management practices during equipment procurement and production; identifying areas of risk and implementing necessary controls as per company regulations. Maintained adherence with business integrated quality management systems (QMS), supervising all processes related to quality assurance and control. Managed follow-through of project scope; ensuring accurate interpretation, execution, and close out within set timelines. Directed company certification process to ensure compliance with quality requirements and standards during operations such as fusion welding of metals and fabrication of steel and aluminium structures. Coordinated various strategic projects including ‘Gas Measurement station in Strandja-Bulgaria’; ‘Compressor station in Lozenets’; ‘AGRS Igantievo (automatic gas disruption station)’; and delivering looping gas pipeline to Turkey, from Lozenets compressor station to Nedyalsko. Led transition to Integrated Quality System (ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001) and orchestrated acquisition of company ISO 1090 and ISO 3834 certificates. Governed development and implementation of numerous QA and QC procedures, coaching management personnel on said procedures.
• Progeco Bulgaria SA, Bulgaria, Quality Control Inspector, 07/2008, 04/2012, Formulated quality control plan for product inspections and organised technical and quality documents for records. Led production process inspections in adherence with QC plan. Conducted assessment of materials on arrival and utilised UT, VT, MT, and PT methods to execute non-destructive testing on welds and constructions. Oversaw QC procedures during construction, performing various checks including hydraulic tests and final inspections on pressure equipment produced according to EN PED, ASME U, and S stamp codes. Ensured compliance with quality systems such as EN ISO 9001-2008 while performing regular internal audits. Orchestrated and executed quality inspections of pressure equipment and skids during fabrication for following projects and clients: Tecnimont – Italy, pressure vessels and equipment for Borealis (Denmark) chemical industry. Saipem – Portugal, safety locks and supports for navigation of CastorONE’s stinger, a naval unit of Saipem fleet to be used for laying submarine pipelines Eni – Italy, pressure vessels for petrol and gas activities. Snamprogetti – Italy, equipment for gas supply systems, Italy. Saipem – Italy, pressure vessels for Pakistan chemical industry. Optimus – Bulgaria, columns, boilers, and heat exchangers for Egypt. Blue H – Holland, construction and assembly of fisrt commercial unit (FCU) structure in deep waters for first Italian offshore wind farm. Enel Green Power – Italy, 17 +15 pressure vessels for ENEL LARDERELLO project. Tecnimont – Italy, 17 pressure vessels for JSC SIBUR, Tobolsk. AGIP KCO and Saipem – Varisal, the vessel Ersai 4, last workshop storage barge that went to reinforce marine park already present in Caspian Sea. USL 6 – Italy, seismic adjustment of complex hospital in Portoferraio, Isola D'Elba and subsequent integration platform for service helicopter. NEUMAN and ESSER – Petrofac (Syria), designed, procured materials, and constructed No.2 compressor packages for gas regeneration and de-ethanizer overhead.

• Title: Quality Manager / Engineer | Project Quality Manager/Engineer | Site Mechanical Engineer| Manufacturing Quality Engineer | Welding Engineer| Lead QA/QC Engineer |Supplier Quality Surveillance| Inspection Coordinator| Lead Auditor 9001
• Date of Birth: 05/12/82
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Bulgarian
• Marital Status: Married