Sofien El Ahmadi

Project Manager | Offshore Oil & Gas | RAMS | SIL

Salaire / Taux journalier

Fréjus, France

Freelance, ouvert au CDI

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Expertises

Gestion des risquesBusiness DevelopmentConsultant en management

Langues

Français (Maternelle)Anglais (Courant)PortugaisEspagnol

À propos

Introduction

Project Manager with 14+ years in Oil & Gas and renewable energy, specializing in RAMS engineering, functional safety (IEC61508/61511), and offshore project management. Led complex subsea developments for TotalEnergies, Shell, and ENI across multiple continents, delivering risk assessments, reliability analyses, and production optimization. Currently managing offshore wind projects while bringing proven expertise in technical coordination and engineering leadership.

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Expérience de travail

Project Manager

Principle Power

sept. 2023 - août 2025

2 ans

Aix-en-Provence, France

Responsible for the execution of Offshore wind projects, leading teams of multi-discipline engineers to coordinate production of engineering deliverables in accordance with the project plan.

DORIS Group

janv. 2011 - août 2023

12 ans 8 mois

Project Technical Coordinator / Engineering Manager for Kashagan IIA FEED, Kazakhstan

août 2022 - août 2023

1 an 1 mois

Responsible of the following activities in the joint venture formed by Doris Group, Caspy Engineering and ILF Consulting Engineers (for the client North Caspian Operating Company): • Coordinated with technical team members in multiple regions (Kazakhstan, France, UK, UAE) • Assisted with project planning and scheduling across different time zones. • Monitored and tracked technical progress. • Communicated technical status to project stakeholders. • Performed the troubleshooting of technical issues. • Supported technical team members with problem resolution. • Facilitated technical meetings and presentations. • Ensured deliverables are completed on time and to quality standards in a global context. • Managed technical documentation and project artifacts.

RAMS Engineering Expert

janv. 2022 - août 2023

1 an 8 mois

Paris et périphérie

Enhanced Doris Group capabilities in production availability assessments (“RAMS studies”) Responsible of the following activities: • Determination of functional diagrams (using Reliability Block Diagrams) • Elaboration of the failure modes, effects and criticality analysis (FMECA) • Selection of reliability and operational data • System modelling and prediction/evaluation of availability performances using Petri nets and Monte-Carlo simulation • Comparison of alternatives/configurations and optimization of production performances Also involved in different safety reviews (HAZOP, HAZID, PHA)

Senior Project Engineer for Senegalese Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

mars 2020 - août 2023

3 ans 6 mois

Part of the team dedicated to support and advise the Senegalese Ministry of Petroleum and Energy in offshore Oil & Gas on-going developments (Sangomar, Grand Tortue Ahmeyim, Yakaar Teranga): • Project execution follow-up (schedule, progress, interfaces review between main contractors) • Technical third-party review and alternatives proposal, project economics analysis • Local content development opportunities (with several surveys performed in Senegal) • Basic engineering subsea studies: EPCI cost estimate, call for tender preparation, offshore works description, interface definition studies

Functional Safety Specialist (FS Eng TÜV Rheinland, #17658/ 18, Safety Instrumented Systems)

janv. 2011 - août 2023

12 ans 8 mois

Paris Area, France

Involved as Functional safety expert at Doris (IEC61508/IEC61511) in High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS) design for Total E&P, Perenco, Shell. In charge of the following activities: • Risk Assessment (using LOPA, Risk Graph, Event Tree) ------- Evaluation of consequences based on Company criteria (Safety, Environment, Asset, Reputation, etc) ------- Evaluation of unwanted event frequency (Blocked Outlets, Depacking Scenarios, Overfills,etc..) ------- Determination of additional prevention barriers and/or mitigation measures ------- SIL allocation (i.e. definition of the risk reduction performance to be achieved by additional measures to make the risk acceptable) • Reliability Analysis ------- Modelling of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS, HIPPS) on GRIF Fault Tree ------- Reliability calculation ------- Determination of the redundancy requirements to match the SIL target ------- Definition and optimisation of the test policy to match the SIL target • Participation to the HIPPS Design Finalisation ------- Specifications and datasheets for the HIPS components ------- Test procedures preparation Took part of the following projects at different phases since January 2011 (Conceptual, pre-FEED, FEED, Detail Engineering): • ZAWTICA (TotalEnergies E&P, Myanmar) • IKIKE (TotalEnergies E&P, Nigeria) • ZINIA Phase 2 (TotalEnergies E&P, Angola) • BULIISA (TotalEnergies E&P, Uganda) • ICHTYS (TotalEnergies E&P, Australia) • MOHO NORD (TotalEnergies E&P, Congo) • SANAGA (Perenco, Cameroon) • BONGA (Shell, Nigeria) • BLOCK 20/21 (TotalEnergies, Angola) • TILENGA (TotalEnergies, Uganda) • FSRU Le Havre (TotalEnergies, France)

Subsea Control System / Subsea Field Development Engineer

janv. 2011 - août 2023

12 ans 8 mois

Paris Area, France

In charge of the following activities for SURF Department: • Screening studies for subsea field development • Subsea Control System & Umbilicals design ------- Definition of the umbilical and control system architecture ------- Screening and selection of the different possible configurations ------- Umbilical and control system philosophy ------- Umbilical sizing (line sizing and cross-section arrangement) ------- Block diagrams and distribution schematics • Spools / Jumpers Design ------- Definition of the structures geometry based on in-place analyses and seabed profiles ------- Outline handling procedures for loadout and offshore installation of subsea structures ------- Lifting calculation notes for subsea structures on ORCAFLEX software • Flow assurance ------- Steady state analyses using OLGA software ------- Dead oil circulation and Preservation Sequence studies ------- Subsea methanol and chemical injection line sizing • Definition of interface battery limits and data between packages • Preparation of risk assessments (using risk graph, HAZID or FMECA methods) Took part of the following projects at different phases since January 2011 (Conceptual, pre-FEED, FEED, Detail Engineering): • Moho Nord and Moho Phase 1Bis (Total E&P, Congo) • Kaombo (Total E&P, Angola) • Zinia Phase 2 (TOTAL E&P, Angola) • West Hub (ENI E&P, Angola) • East Hub (ENI E&P, Angola) • Dalia Ph.3 and Ph.4 (Total E&P, Angola) • CLOV (Total E&P, Angola) • Malange (Total E&P, Angola)

Subsea Installation Project Engineering Manager - (expatriate, ANGOLA)

août 2014 - juil. 2018

4 ans

Luanda, Angola

In charge of Block 17 engineering services for Installation, Transportation and Retrieval of Subsea Equipment for Total E&P Angola: • Elaborated lifting calculation notes considering the envelope dimensions (using ORCAFLEX) • Demonstrated the feasibility from the load-out to the subsea deployment/connection (i.e. outline handling procedures for loadout and offshore installation) • Produced the construction drawings for each well jumpers (isometric, general arrangement, rigging, seafastening, lifting procedure for subsea deployment and installation) • Verified on the yard that the jumpers are fabricated as per our drawings • Supervised the preparation of loadouts on the fabrication yard (rigging / seafastening checks) • Handled all management tasks (activity reports, cost, timesheets, etc…) Also took part of the subsidiary development dedicated to the Oil & Gas Angolan market: • Enhanced and developed further the capabilities of local engineers and draftsmen. • Managed the engineering team involving local engineers and the drafting office on various projects (Total E&P Angola, Heerema, Chevron, Eni E&P,...) • Coordinated activities with Doris Engineering project teams (Paris/Houston). • Implemented quality management system (QMS) within the subsidiary.

Process Engineer

DORIS Engineering

oct. 2019 - mai 2023

3 ans 8 mois

HALFDAN Project (Total E&P Danmark A/S) SHWE Phase 3 Development FEED (Posco International / Hyundai Heavy Industries) In charge of the following activities: - Elaboration of process philosophies (isolation, relief, flaring, shutdown, etc...) - Sizing of Pressure Safety Valves (PSV) - Relief and depressurization calculations (using blowdown module on HYSYS) - Sizing of HP /LP flare network on Flarenet (including KO drum and tail pipes) - Radiation study on Flaresim - SIL verification of safety loops (using fault tree analysis)

Firefighter / Lifeguard at Sapeurs-Pompiers du Var (France)

SDIS 83

janv. 2005 - août 2011

6 ans 8 mois

Fréjus, France

Firefighter / Lifeguard at fire department of Fréjus-St Raphaël (France)

Maintenance / Reliability engineer (degree project)

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance

juil. 2010 - janv. 2011

7 mois

Orly, France

Developed a methodology to enhance the availability of strategic machines used for the turbo-reactors’ maintenance: • Performed the FMECA on each strategic machine tool • Prioritized and carried out the corrective actions • Adjusted the solutions with the machine manufacturers • Emitted recommendations in terms of investment

HSSE Project Engineer (6-months internship)

Valeo Lighting Systems

janv. 2009 - juil. 2009

7 mois

Bruxelles et périphérie

Assisted the head of HSSE department in: • The management of ergonomics issues to comply with the certification OHSAS 18001 • Setting up the risk management tool « VERM » (Valeo Emergency & Recovery Management)


Formation

IFG OMNES Group (Ex-INSEEC)

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management

2025 - 2026

1 an 1 mois

Résultat : RNCP 7

Program: • Design and roll out the strategic directions of the company/organization (BC1) • Lead and manage the financial strategy (BC2) • Drive the marketing and commercial strategy (BC3) • Manage and lead teams (BC4) • Steer and implement a corporate project in the digital domain (BC5)

Université de Technologie de Troyes

Engineer's degree, Industrial Systems - Specialisation: Operational safety & Risks

2007 - 2011

5 ans

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Exchange program (CREPUQ), Engineering/Industrial Management

2009 - 2009

1 an

Lycée Masséna

Preparation for the competitive exams to the French Elite Schools “Grandes Ecoles”, Physics, Mathematics and Engineering Sciences

2005 - 2007

3 ans


Licences et certifications

C1 Level at Business Language Testing Service (BULATS)

Délivré le : déc. 2025

Certifié par Cambridge English

FIELD PROCESSING & SURFACE PRODUCTION FACILITIES Effluent Treatment & Equipment Technology

Délivré le : nov. 2020

Certifié par IFP Training

TÜV Functional Safety Engineer Certificate

Délivré le : janv. 2019

Certifié par Unknown Organization

Personal Survival Techniques (PST)

Délivré le : sept. 2017

Certifié par Sonangol

Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness Training

Délivré le : sept. 2017

Certifié par Sonangol

Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET)

Délivré le : sept. 2017

Certifié par Sonangol

Electrical Safe Work Practices (ESWP)

Délivré le : sept. 2017

Certifié par Sonangol

Boat Transfer training

Délivré le : sept. 2017

Certifié par Sonangol

IFP Training - Information Exploration & Production

Délivré le : janv. 2012

Certifié par IFP Training

Certificat de Formation aux Activités de Premiers Secours en Equipe

Délivré le : janv. 2005

Certifié par SDIS 83

Brevet National de Sécurité et de Sauvetage Aquatique

Délivré le : janv. 2005

Certifié par SDIS 83

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