Slimani Djamel

Results-driven Mechanical Engineer with over 5 years of progressive experience in LNG operations, cryogenic system design, and asset integrity management. Proven expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), process optimization, and predictive maintenance strategies delivering a 20% reduction in equipment downtime and a 15% increase in reliability.

Certified Six Sigma White

Belt with a structured, data-driven approach to operational excellence. Published researcher with 9 peer-reviewed global publications specializing in LNG safety systems.

Mechanical Engineer at Sonatrach LNG, Arzew Complex (2020-12 – Present)

• Asset Reliability: Led cross-functional teams implementing predictive maintenance strategies, improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) by 15% across critical LNG processing units.
• Root Cause Analysis: Conducted comprehensive RCA on centrifugal compressors and cryogenic pumps, identifying systemic failure modes and reducing unplanned downtime.
• Inspection Protocols: Developed and implemented risk-based inspection (RBI) protocols for Main Cryogenic Heat Exchangers (MCHEs) resulting in a 20% reduction in emergency interventions.
• Thermal Systems Design: Designed and commissioned shell-and-tube and plate-fin heat exchanger systems, validating performance through HYSYS simulation with 12% thermal efficiency gains.
• FEA Simulation: Executed static, dynamic, and thermal FEA for cryogenic pumps, storage tanks, and pipelines using ANSYS Mechanical to ensure ASME B31.3 compliance.
• Emissions Compliance: Directed environmental compliance initiatives ensuring operational adherence to EU MRV, North American EPA, and IMO regulations for LNG carrier operations.

Wireline Slickline Engineer Intern at National Company of Well Services (ENSP) (2018-03 – 2020-05)

• Operated electric wireline and slickline systems for well logging and downhole completion in HPHT environments exceeding 15,000 psi.
• Managed real-time data acquisition systems for reservoir evaluation and production optimization across Saharan oil fields.

Mechanical Engineer Intern at National Drilling Company (ENAFOR) (2020-01 – 2020-03)

• Designed drilling equipment components (BHA tools, subs, and stabilizers) using SolidWorks CAD.
• Developed comprehensive 3D models and fluid performance simulations for centrifugal mud pump systems.

Lead Developer & Systems Architect at GNL1Z Asset Management Elite (2024-01 – Present)

GitHub Repository — Live Deployment

• System Architecture: Concepted, coded, and deployed a specialized digital asset management ecosystem tailored specifically for complex industrial LNG workflows and plant manuals.
• Reliability Digitization: Built structured modules to streamline equipment maintenance tracking, operational safety compliance checklists, and standard operating procedure (SOP) retrieval.
• Accessibility Engine: Engineered an interactive, lightning-fast UI allowing field operators and reliability teams to instantly access technical documentation and component specifications from any workstation.

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering – University of Boumerdes, Faculty of Hydrocarbons and Chemistry (2018 – 2020)

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering – University of Boumerdes, Faculty of Hydrocarbons and Chemistry (2015 – 2018)