
Sofien El Ahmadi
Project Manager | Offshore Oil & Gas | RAMS | SIL
Salaire / Taux journalier
Fréjus, France
Freelance, ouvert au CDI
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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.
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
FIELD PROCESSING & SURFACE PRODUCTION FACILITIES Effluent Treatment & Equipment Technology
Délivré le : nov. 2020
TÜV Functional Safety Engineer Certificate
Délivré le : janv. 2019
Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
Délivré le : sept. 2017
Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness Training
Délivré le : sept. 2017
Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET)
Délivré le : sept. 2017
Electrical Safe Work Practices (ESWP)
Délivré le : sept. 2017
Boat Transfer training
Délivré le : sept. 2017
IFP Training - Information Exploration & Production
Délivré le : janv. 2012
Certificat de Formation aux Activités de Premiers Secours en Equipe
Délivré le : janv. 2005
Brevet National de Sécurité et de Sauvetage Aquatique
Délivré le : janv. 2005