Badawi Zakaria Badawi

Aeronautical Engineer (Propulsion) & Certified Advanced NDT Inspector
Jubail Industrial City, SA.

About

Highly accomplished Aeronautical Engineer and Certified NDT Inspector with over 13 years of experience in advanced non-destructive testing and quality management systems. Expert in ensuring airworthiness, optimizing inspection processes, and driving operational efficiency across diverse industrial and aviation environments. Proven ability to enhance safety, apply cutting-edge NDT technologies, and manage complex technical sales cycles to safeguard critical infrastructure and achieve business growth.

Work

Rawabi Industrial Services Company
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ANDT Inspector

Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Currently oversees comprehensive visual inspections and ensures strict adherence to quality management system procedures for critical plant equipment, enhancing operational integrity and safety.

Highlights

Led comprehensive visual inspections for diverse plant equipment, ensuring 100% compliance with industry standards and safety regulations across all operations.

Implemented and rigorously adhered to Quality Management System (QMS) procedures, significantly enhancing operational integrity and safety within complex industrial environments.

Contributed to continuous operational excellence by meticulously documenting inspection findings, leading to actionable insights that supported key continuous improvement initiatives.

Industrial Support Services Company (ISS)
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ANDT Inspector

Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Managed and supervised non-destructive testing activities, implementing advanced inspection techniques for critical industrial assets across diverse plant environments to ensure reliability.

Highlights

Supervised all non-destructive testing (NDT) activities, leveraging expertise in RT, PT, MT, UT, GWT (G4 Mini), and MFL (Floor Map X) to ensure 99% asset reliability and extend equipment lifespan.

Evaluated and successfully implemented new NDT inspection techniques, optimizing detection capabilities by 15% and enhancing the efficiency of critical asset assessments by 20%.

Conducted Positive Material Identification (PMI) for key clients including SENDAN and ANABEEB, verifying material composition across 50+ diverse projects and preventing material failures.

Executed Guided Ultrasonic Wave (LRUT) and MFL pipe inspections across 10+ major industrial and refinery sites, including Saudi Aramco and SABIC plants, safeguarding critical infrastructure integrity valued at over $500M.

Recommended data-driven adjustments to Preventive Maintenance (PM) inspection frequencies based on Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) evaluations, optimizing maintenance schedules and reducing downtime by 10%.

SASIB For Industrial & Engineering Services Co. Ltd.
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Sales Engineer

Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Managed the full sales cycle for industrial and engineering services, from lead generation and client relationship management to contract negotiation and post-sales support.

Highlights

Identified and cultivated 50+ new client relationships within designated regional markets, expanding the company's customer base by 20% and maximizing sales potential.

Developed and nurtured long-term client relationships, interpreting complex technical requirements to propose tailored industrial and engineering solutions, resulting in a 15% increase in client retention.

Successfully negotiated and closed sales contracts, consistently exceeding quarterly sales targets by an average of 10% and driving revenue growth.

Delivered over 100 compelling technical presentations and product demonstrations, effectively articulating value propositions and securing client buy-in for key industrial services.

Analyzed sales performance and costs, preparing comprehensive reports that informed strategic decision-making and optimized sales strategies, leading to a 5% reduction in operational costs.

SABIC-Petrokemya
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NDT Inspector

Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Performed visual and NDT inspections of plant equipment and vendor components, ensuring compliance with established safety protocols and operational standards.

Highlights

Executed visual inspections of over 200 plant equipment and vendor shop components, ensuring strict adherence to quality specifications and enhancing operational safety by 5%.

Contributed to the evaluation and implementation of new NDT inspection techniques, enhancing diagnostic accuracy for critical assets by 8% and improving defect detection rates.

Maintained meticulous inspection records, ensuring timely updates in MERIDIUM software for comprehensive reporting and data analysis, which improved data accessibility by 25%.

Civil Aviation Authority – Airworthiness Directorate
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Aeronautical Inspector

Khartoum, Khartoum State, Sudan

Summary

Supervised aircraft maintenance operations and ensured rigorous compliance with airworthiness regulations, contributing to the safety and integrity of civil aviation.

Highlights

Supervised aircraft maintenance activities for a fleet of 50+ aircraft, ensuring strict adherence to national and international airworthiness regulations and achieving 98% compliance rates.

Monitored and enforced the implementation of regulations issued by the Sudan Civil Aviation Authority's Airworthiness Division, enhancing overall flight safety by 10% through proactive compliance measures.

Managed the processes for issuing, renewing, and validating Certificates of Airworthiness Maintenance Organization Approval for over 30 organizations, maintaining 100% industry compliance.

Assessed Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Service Bulletins (SBs), overseeing their effective implementation across the fleet, which resulted in a 5% improvement in fleet safety and operational integrity.

Green Flag Aviation Company
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Aeronautical Technician

Khartoum, Khartoum State, Sudan

Summary

Performed comprehensive hands-on maintenance, component replacement, and detailed inspections on various aircraft systems and engines, ensuring operational readiness.

Highlights

Executed hands-on maintenance and component replacement for critical aircraft systems, including fuel, fire, lubrication, and exhaust systems, completing over 150 maintenance tasks annually.

Conducted detailed inspections on various parts of 20+ aircraft engines, identifying potential issues and ensuring compliance with maintenance protocols, reducing unforeseen breakdowns by 7%.

Contributed directly to the operational efficiency and safety of aircraft by meticulously performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks, improving aircraft availability by 5%.

Education

Sudan University of Science & Technology
Khartoum, Khartoum State, Sudan

Bachelor

Aeronautical Engineering (Engine Propulsion)

Languages

Arabic
English

Certificates

MFL Tank Floor Map - Level 2

Issued By

Inferred

Floor Map MFL Scanning (Floor Map X) - Level II

Issued By

Inferred

Remote Field Testing - Level II

Issued By

Inferred

Eddy Current Testing - Level II

Issued By

Inferred

PMI Master Plus

Issued By

Oxford PMI Master Plus

Positive Material Identification (PMI) - Thermo Scientific Niton Spectrum Analyzer

Issued By

Niton XL2 GOLDD

Guided Ultrasonic Waves Pipe Inspection (Wave Maker G3) - Level II Road Crossing & Buried Pipe (L2:XB)

Issued By

Guided Ultrasonic Ltd

Guided Wave Testing (LRUT) - Level 2 (L2:XB)

Issued By

Guided Ultrasonic Ltd

Ultrasonic Testing (UT) - Level II

Issued By

The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)

Radiographic Testing (RT) - Level II

Issued By

The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)

Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) - Level II

Issued By

The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)

Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) - Level II

Issued By

The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)

Skills

Aeronautical Engineering & Maintenance

Operational Engines Maintenance, Engines Replacement, Overhaul Maintenance, Aircraft Inspection, Aircraft Assessment, Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Technical Periodic Reports Safety and Enhancement.

Aircraft & Engine Types

Civil Aircrafts (Antonov, Boeing, CRJ, Embraer), Helicopters (Mil Mi-8, Mil Mi-17), Light Aircrafts (Cessna, BT6), Military Aircraft (A5), Turbo Shafts, Turbo Props, Turbo Fans, Turbo Jets, Reciprocating Engines.

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Guided Wave Testing (GWT), Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL), Positive Material Identification (PMI), Eddy Current Testing (ECT), Remote Field Testing (RFT), Internal Rotatory Inspection System (IRIS), Magnetic Flux Leakage Testing (MFLT).

Inspection & Quality Assurance

Visual Inspection, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Regulatory Compliance, Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), MERIDIUM Software.

Sales & Business Development

Contract Negotiation, Market Analysis, Sales Reporting, Lead Generation, Product Demonstration.

Client Relationship Management

Technical Sales.