Committee Bios
Hussain Al Muslim
Sr. Engineering Consultant
Has more than 25 years of experience in Saudi Aramco and worked in various Company Sectors including refining, supply and distribution, engineering services and project management. Currently, an Engineering Consultant in Piping and Pipeline Engineering. Served as the Group Leader of Piping & Valves in Consulting Services Department for four years. Also served as the Chairman of the Piping Standards Committee for 6 years. On international level, published several papers, participated in many international pipeline conferences and a committee member of the international standard ASME B31.8, and Chairman of the International Review Group IRG of ASME B31.8. Member of several technical committees of international conferences including: Member, Editorial board, Journal of Pipeline Engineering since 2011, Co-Chairman, Technical Committee, Pipeline Operations and Management Middle East (2016), Member, Technical Committee, PRCI REX 2020, member, Research Steering Committee, Pipeline Research Council International. Worked in a major consulting firm in the United States (Kiefner) in 2013-2014 during intern assignment. Taught graduate and undergraduate courses at KFUPM as part time instructor. Holds PE, FE, and PMP certificates.
Essam Arfaj
Senior Engineering Consultant
A Certified Engineering Consultant by the Saudi Council of Engineers, he brings over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, with recognized expertise in piping systems and more than a decade dedicated to hot tapping and line stop (HT&LS) engineering. He has held senior leadership roles including Head of Pipeline Technical Services and Manager of Static Engineering Consultant and Professional Engineering Development Divisions. He served four years as Vice Chairman of Saudi Aramco’s Valve Engineering Standards Committee and continues to contribute as Senior Engineering Consultant. He currently serves as Chairman of the ASME Saudi Section and has authored technical papers on pipeline isolation, operational integrity, and engineering performance.
Hassan Alsalloum
Mechanical Engineer
Hassan Alsalloum is a mechanical engineer with over 15 years of leadership in the industrial and energy sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Business Development at, he specializes in driving strategic growth, market expansion, and high-level client engagement across the Kingdom. A Wilkes University alumnus and patent holder, Hassan spent nearly a decade in technical leadership at Saudi Aramco. His career is marked by a proven ability to bridge the gap between complex industrial engineering and large-scale commercial strategy. Hassan currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Saudi Section for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), where he continues to influence industrial standards and professional development in the region.
Hamad AlDossary
Valve Engineer
Valve Engineer with 5 years of experience at Saudi Aramco. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, graduate of Prince Mohammad bin Fahad
Motlaq Eid Al Otaibi
Sr. Hot Tap and Line Stop Technical Advisor
With over 35 years of experience at Saudi Aramco, Motlaq Al Otaibi is a recognized expert in hot tap and line stop technologies. As former Foreman of the Hot Tap & Line Stop team, he led high-pressure operations on pipelines up to 72 inches in diameter and 2200 psig. His expertise spans the full lifecycle of pipeline interventions, from planning and risk assessment to field execution and compliance with international standards. Motlaq has collaborated with cross-functional teams across transportation pipelines, refining, gas processing, and distribution facilities, ensuring safe and efficient operations. His technical knowledge and leadership continue to drive excellence in pipeline maintenance and operational integrity.
Nusratullah Mughal
Senior Loss Prevention Engineer
Nusratullah Mughal is a Mechanical Engineer currently working with Saudi Aramco as a Senior Loss Prevention Engineer within the Safety Engineering team. He has more than 15 years of experience in loss prevention, safety, and risk management in the oil and gas industry. He currently represents Saudi Aramco on the IOGP Life-Saving Rules subcommittee
Ibrahim Al-Sokairan
Lead Piping and Pipeline Engineer
Ibraheem Alsokairan is a Lead Piping and Pipeline Engineer with 19 years of dedicated experience in the design, installation, and maintenance of piping and pipeline systems. Currently serving within Saudi Aramco’s Equipment Consulting Services Department, his primary technical responsibility lies in the review and qualification of technical design packages for hot tap and stopple operations. Ibraheem possesses deep expertise in the governance and safety of in-service piping connections. His specialization includes the rigorous review of standards, the technical qualification of hot tap and stopple technical packages, and active participation in evaluating new hot tap and stopple technologies. He is a member of the Company Piping Standards Committee and plays a critical role in enhancing current execution practices.
Syed T. Hashmi
Spv. Project Eng. Pipeline Project Dept.
Syed has served as the lead Subject Matter Expert for the Pipeline Projects Department for over 15 years, having been formally nominated by the PPD to specialize in hot tapping and tie-in activities. With extensive field experience, he has successfully executed more than 200 hot taps across pipeline sizes ranging from 10” to 48”. His deep technical knowledge, hands-on expertise, and proven qualifications have made him a highly valued asset to the Project Management Team. Syed has also served in U.S Department of Energy and various U.S Municipalities as Project Management Consultant for major pipelines and nuclear remediation projects for over 20 Years.
Saad M. Al-Muaili
Metallurgical Engineering Consultant
Saad M. Al-Muaili is a Metallurgical Engineering Consultant in the Materials Consulting Services
Department of Saudi Aramco. He has more than 20 years of experience and he is the Materials
Engineering Standard Committee Chairman in the company. Saad has a bachelor degree in Mechanical
Engineering from Colorado School of Mines and a master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the
University of Sheffield, UK. His work in Saudi Aramco focuses on material specifications, material
selection, corrosion management, failure analysis and design reviews for oil and gas projects. He is a
chartered engineer by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (CEng, MIMMM) and an active
member in AMPP.
Rasim M. Qureshi
Lead Loss Prevention
Mr. Rasim M. Qureshi is a distinguished professional with over 27 years of extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in process safety engineering, loss prevention, and health and safety management. His expertise spans oil refineries, petrochemical facilities, and engineering, with a strong focus on implementing advanced safety standards and practices. Currently serving as a Principal Member on the NFPA-30 and NFPA-296/497/499 and API-2218 Technical Committees, Mr. Qureshi has worked with multinational giants such as Aramco, Amazon, Exxon, SABIC, ADNOC, Qatar Petroleum, and SNC Lavalin, bringing industry-best practices to his work. His diverse experience enables him to drive performance and deliver significant advancements in process safety programs across the oil and gas sector. A Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and Certified Process Safety Professional (CCPSC), Mr. Qureshi holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of the Punjab and advanced certifications from institutions like the University of Sheffield, Georgia Institute of Technology. His leadership roles include serving as Global Hydrogen Process Safety Manager at Amazon, HSSE Support Manager at QAPCO, and Global Process Safety Manager at SNC Lavalin. With certifications such as OSHA Authorized Trainer, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) and CCPSC. Mr. Qureshi is a trusted expert in developing and implementing comprehensive Process Safety Management systems, Process Safety engineering studies, ensuring compliance with international engineering standards. His contributions to industry safety and leadership in technical committees underscore his commitment to advancing process safety globally.
Hatim Hamdan
Inspection Specialist
Hatim is an Inspection Specialist with Saudi Aramco and has nineteen (19) years of experience in vendor,
project and operation inspection and quality management systems. He is a member in both Saudi
Aramco “Valves” and “Project Quality” Standards Committees. Hatim holds a Bachelor degree in
Mechanical Engineering, a Master degree in Engineering Management from KFUPM and a Master
degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California. He has seven (7)
international certificates in the field of inspection and quality management systems.
Mohanned Tarabzouni
Mechanical Engineer
Mohanned Tarabzouni is a mechanical engineer in the Downstream Technical Support department with
more than 11 years of experience. He has a bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from Prince
Mohammed Bn fahd university and a master’s degree in Pipelines Engineering from the University of
Northumbria, UK. His work in Saudi Aramco focuses on piping and valves in the downstream business
including material specifications and selection, reliability programs management, failure analysis and
design reviews for oil and gas projects. He is a member of the valves standards committee and an active
member in API committee 6.
Muhammad A. Sheikh
Operation Engineer Specialist
Muhammad Amar Sheikh is pipeline engineering professional with more than 32 years' experience in the design and construction of pipeline and associated facilities in oil and gas industry across the Saudi Arabia, Canada, and Pakistan. He is currently serving as Operation engineering specialist under Downstream at Saudi Aramco, where he leads specialized engineering team responsible for supporting pipeline operation, conducting feasibility studies, piping stress analysis, risk assessment, projects engineering reviews, pipeline integrity assessments and repair, technology evaluation and implementation. Muhammad is member of ECSD piping committee member and contributed major enhancement in engineering standards. Throughout his career, he has worked with leading organizations including Saudi Aramco, Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Fortis BC Canada, ABB- Lummus and WorleyParsons, contributing to large-scale transmission and gathering pipeline projects in North America and the Middle East. Muhammad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering with specialization in Petroleum and Gas from the University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. He is a Professional Engineer registered in Alberta, Canada, Saudi Engineering Council(SEC) and Pakistan Engineering Council”
Mousa Alharbi
Engineering Consultant
MOUSA holds a bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering and two MSs in ME and Technology Management. Since joining Saudi Aramco straight out of university, he started as a Plant Engineer in several Gas Oil Separation Plants (GOSPs). His responsibilities encompassed a wide range of plant equipment, working closely with plant operators and gaining a deep understanding of the process side, which was crucial for equipment operation. years later, he joined the project team to build a new facility, experiencing all design phases, from conceptual design to construction completion and commissioning. He also oversaw the field network, working extensively with various piping distribution and valves. This diverse experience led him to move to central engineering within the Consulting Services Department (CSD), as part of the valve team, serving the entire company and joint venture facilities. Their task involved developing and maintaining standard requirements, as well as supporting operations and projects. Currently, Mousa is the chairman of the Valve Committee, which continuously reviews specifications and standards to ensure sound and practical governance. In addition, Mousa has been leading several technical groups including piping and valves and also Heat Transfer Group. Mousa has several technical publications, and also has been actively involved with the international communities including ASME and API as an active member and a major contributor to the IOGP.
Jamal Nayfeh
Dean of Engineering
Dr. Jamal Nayfeh is the Dean of the college of Engineering and a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University since 2009. His career as an academician spans over thirty years of experience in the US and KSA. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech in 1990. Dr. Nayfeh is a member of Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society and American Society of Mechanical Engineers. His current fields of research/interests include Systems Design/Modeling/Simulation, Manufacturing, Energy and AI Technologies. He has published over 150 indexed journal and conference proceedings papers, presented over 100 papers at national and international conferences and meetings, and conducted 15 short courses and workshops. He graduated 18 M.S. and 8 Ph.D. Students. Dr. Nayfeh organized and chaired national and international conferences. He is the President and CEO of Nayfeh Engineering Consulting Services (NECS) and the international Systems, Technology And Research Corporation (iSTARCO). He is a Consultant to the US Navy SPAWAR, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Walt Disney World Ride and Show Engineering, Siemens Power Corporation, and US Corps of Engineers Water Ways Experiment Station.