Usama A. Ghonim
About Usama A. Ghonim
Usama A. Ghonim is a QA/QC Manager at Consolidated Contractors International Company, with over 14 years of experience in quality management and inspection in the oil and gas sector. He holds multiple certifications in quality assurance and welding engineering, and has worked in various capacities across notable companies and projects.
Work at Consolidated Contractors
Usama A. Ghonim has been employed at Consolidated Contractors International Company as a QA/QC Manager since 2015. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing quality assurance and quality control processes, ensuring compliance with PDO and KNPC standards. His tenure at the company spans over nine years, during which he has managed quality activities across various projects in the oil and gas sector.
Education and Expertise
Usama A. Ghonim has a robust educational background in quality management and welding engineering. He achieved a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Welding Engineering from CMRDI/ZU between 2006 and 2009. He also holds several certifications, including ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor from SGS, IRCA Lead Auditor - ISO 9001 from TUV Nord, and AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) from AWS. His studies in NDT (RT/UT/PT/MT/VT) at ASNT further enhance his expertise in quality assurance.
Background in Quality Management
Usama A. Ghonim has over 14 years of experience in quality management, inspection, and quality assurance, particularly in the oil and gas and energy mega projects sectors. He has held various positions, including QA/QC Functional Manager and Field QA/QC Manager at GS E&C, where he worked on significant projects such as oil refineries and gas compression plants. His experience includes managing quality KPIs and leading quality activities across multiple disciplines.
Professional Achievements
Throughout his career, Usama A. Ghonim has received approvals as a Quality Manager and Lead Quality & Welding Engineer from PDO, GS E&C, and Worley Parsons. He has extensive experience in establishing and managing quality management systems in accordance with ISO 9001 standards. His roles have included serving as Deputy Quality Manager for KNPC and AMEC Foster Wheeler, where he contributed to quality assurance in oil refinery projects.
Teaching and Research Experience
In addition to his industry experience, Usama A. Ghonim has over five years of part-time experience as a Teaching and Research Assistant in Mechanical Engineering at Zagazig University, Faculty of Engineering. This role has allowed him to contribute to the academic field while applying his extensive knowledge in quality management and engineering principles.