Suhail Salim AlGhfeli

Mechanical Engineer – Rotating Equipment

United Arab Emirateshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/suhail-alghafli/

Profile summary

Mechanical Engineer with 2 years of experience in rotating equipment at Petrofac, and a Master’s degree in Public Administration. Strong background in technical analysis, P&ID design review, programming (Python, MATLAB, AutoCAD), and maintenance engineering. Completed 60+ professional courses and over 900 hours of volunteering. Proven ability to apply innovation and practical engineering solutions.

Key skills

Skills
Desktop supportPneumaticsHydraulic systemsRoboticsAC MachinesPCB DesignPump & Compressor maintenanceHVAC systemsMechanical inspectionsFault diagnosisPreventive maintenanceC++Java (Eclipse)MATLABSolidWorksAutoCADInventorPythonLabVIEWHTMLArduino IDETechnical documentationLeadershipCritical thinkingCreativityAttention to detailTroubleshootingTeam coordinationCommunicationProblem-solvingVibration Analysis & Monitoring (Predictive Maintenance)Reliability Engineering (RAM Analysis, FMEA, RCA)API Standards (Specifically related to rotating equipment)Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for TurbomachineryDigital Twins (Creation and utilization for rotating equipment)

Professional experience

Mechanical Department Intern (Remote)Sep 2025 - Present
ADNOC Gas Processing | Abu Dhabi

• Analyzed pump and compressor operations and compared valves, piping, and tanks. • Assisted in reviewing maintenance schedules and procedures to optimize equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

  • Analyzed pump and compressor operations and compared valves, piping, and tanks.
  • Assisted in reviewing maintenance schedules and procedures to optimize equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
Electro-Mechanical Department Intern (On-site)Sep 2025 - Present
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) | Dubai

• Maintained AC units, calculated heat loads, and inspected HVAC ducts and site operations. • Supported troubleshooting and repair of electrical components to ensure seamless operation of electro- mechanical systems.

  • Maintained AC units, calculated heat loads, and inspected HVAC ducts and site operations.
  • Supported troubleshooting and repair of electrical components to ensure seamless operation of electro- mechanical systems.
Operations Department Intern (On-site)Sep 2025 - Present
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) | Dubai

• Conducted inspections, reported faults, and provided recommendations for plant operations. • Collaborated with the operations team to monitor system performance and implement efficiency improvements.

  • Conducted inspections, reported faults, and provided recommendations for plant operations.
  • Collaborated with the operations team to monitor system performance and implement efficiency improvements.
Global Offshore Services Intern (On-site)Sep 2025 - Present
Dubai Dry Docks World | Dubai

• Assisted with maintenance, report preparation, and fault diagnosis on offshore equipment. • Supported safety inspections and compliance checks to ensure adherence to offshore operational standards.

  • Assisted with maintenance, report preparation, and fault diagnosis on offshore equipment.
  • Supported safety inspections and compliance checks to ensure adherence to offshore operational standards.
Electro-Mechanical Department Intern (On-site)Sep 2025 - Present
Dubai Municipality | Dubai

• Worked on pump and generator maintenance, diagnosing and fixing mechanical and electrical issues. • Assisted in routine inspections and preventive maintenance to enhance equipment lifespan and performance.

  • Worked on pump and generator maintenance, diagnosing and fixing mechanical and electrical issues.
  • Assisted in routine inspections and preventive maintenance to enhance equipment lifespan and performance.
Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment)Aug 2023 - Present
Petrofac Emirates | Sharjah

• Worked on THE HGCP PROJECT, aimed at designing and constructing a new Gas Compressor Station Plant and associated pipelines to enhance the gas supply network for current and future customers, including those in the Northern Emirates. • Operated and maintained rotary equipment such as pumps and compressors, ensuring 100% operational readiness and adherence to API standards. • Reviewed vendor documentation for rotating equipment including Sales Gas Compressors, centrifugal pumps, utility packages, and related Material Data Sheets (MDS), specifications, requisitions, Electrical Load Data, capacity ratings, pressure and temperature limits, purchase orders, and technical data sheets. • Analyzed and reviewed Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Compressor P&IDs, plant process P&IDs, and General Arrangement (GA) drawings to verify design accuracy and alignment with project and safety requirements. • Conducted detailed hydraulic and mechanical calculations for pump and compressor sizing, leading to improved efficiency, optimized selection, and reduced energy losses. • Evaluated equipment specifications including pressure, temperature, power consumption, and capacity to ensure compliance with design and operational requirements. • Prepared Civil Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and developed Electrical Load Lists, supporting coordination with civil and electrical engineering teams. • Coordinated with other engineering disciplines (electrical, civil, instrumentation) to retrieve latest drawings, check updates, and validate calculations across all systems. • Supervised a team of 2 mechanical technicians, reviewed their daily work reports, and delegated tasks related to equipment inspection, site progress, and mechanical installations. • Prepared weekly progress reports for senior engineering management, summarizing project updates, technical challenges, and team performance. • Conducted regular site visits (2–3 times/month) to inspect equipment installation, monitor material handling, verify technician work, and perform technical inspections and audits. • Identified design gaps, dimensional inconsistencies, and missing information during reviews, raising technical queries (TQs) to resolve issues before execution. • Maintained strict confidentiality when handling all company documentation, project files, and vendor data in compliance with Petrofac’s internal policies and national security regulations, given the sensitive nature of the facilities and data involved.

  • Worked on THE HGCP PROJECT, aimed at designing and constructing a new Gas Compressor Station Plant and associated pipelines to enhance the gas supply network for current and future customers, including those in the Northern Emirates.
  • Operated and maintained rotary equipment such as pumps and compressors, ensuring 100% operational readiness and adherence to API standards.
  • Reviewed vendor documentation for rotating equipment including Sales Gas Compressors, centrifugal pumps, utility packages, and related Material Data Sheets (MDS), specifications, requisitions, Electrical Load Data, capacity ratings, pressure and temperature limits, purchase orders, and technical data sheets.
  • Analyzed and reviewed Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Compressor P&IDs, plant process P&IDs, and General Arrangement (GA) drawings to verify design accuracy and alignment with project and safety requirements.
  • Conducted detailed hydraulic and mechanical calculations for pump and compressor sizing, leading to improved efficiency, optimized selection, and reduced energy losses.

Education

Master's, Public AdministrationDec 2024
Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering TechnologyJul 2020
Abu Dhabi Polytechnic University