Amjad Ababneh
About Amjad Ababneh
Amjad Ababneh is a Chief Inspector and Integrity Engineer with extensive experience in pressure equipment inspections and integrity management. He has worked in various roles across multiple companies since 2011 and has developed systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Work at Enerkem
Amjad Ababneh has been serving as the Chief Inspector and Integrity Engineer at Enerkem since 2016. In this role, he performs shop inspections on pressure equipment at various stages of fabrication to ensure quality and compliance with industry standards. He has developed and implemented the Pressure Equipment Integrity Management System (PEIMS) in collaboration with multiple teams, ensuring adherence to Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) requirements. His responsibilities also include providing owner review and acceptance of contractors' pressure equipment and piping turnover packages.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position at Enerkem, Amjad Ababneh held several roles in the inspection and engineering sectors. He worked at KBR Industrial Canada as an API Visual Inspector for two months in 2014, focusing on the Surmount 1 project for ConocoPhillips. From 2014 to 2016, he served as a Senior In-Service Inspector at MTL Inspection Group Inc. in Edmonton. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior QC Inspector at Flint Energy Services for eight months in 2011, working on the Suncor Firebag Project.
Education and Expertise
Amjad Ababneh holds two Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. He studied at the University of Alberta from 2002 to 2005 and at Western Michigan University from 1999 to 2001. His educational background supports his expertise as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in pressure equipment integrity assessment, codes, and regulations. He is skilled in conducting root cause failure analysis of pressure equipment to enhance safety and efficiency.
Integrity Management and Compliance
In his role, Amjad Ababneh manages the Management of Change (MOC) process for pressure equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards. He has created and maintained corrosion manuals to support the plant's lifecycle management. His work emphasizes the importance of quality assurance and compliance in the fabrication and maintenance of pressure equipment.
Project Engineering Experience
Amjad Ababneh has experience as a Project Engineer at Suncor Energy from 2012 to 2014, where he contributed to the Mackay River project. His engineering background complements his inspection roles, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of both project management and equipment integrity.