Mohammed Zerkani

Instrumentation & Control Engineer | CSU PACO | Oil & Gas | Preventive & Corrective Maintenance | ESDV, TCV, FCV Inspection | DCS & PLC Systems

Basra, Al-Basra Governorate, Iraq

About

Instrumentation Engineer with over 8 years of hands-on experience in the oil and gas industry, including roles at Basra Gas Company, Gazprom, and Bonatti. Specialized in Commissioning & Start-Up (CSU PACO), preventive and corrective maintenance, and field instrumentation inspection. Skilled in working with control valves (ESDV, TCV, FCV), calibration, troubleshooting, and loop checking. Strong command of DCS and PLC systems. Known for teamwork, problem-solving, and maintaining high safety and performance standards in dynamic environments. Actively seeking new challenges where I can apply my expertise and contribute to operational excellence.

Experience

  • lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer at Kentz - now a part of Kent
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Instrumentation Commissioning Engineer Basra Gas Company – PACO Department Apr 2023 – Present | Basra, Iraq • Performed commissioning and start-up activities for instrumentation systems. • Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance of field instruments. • Carried out calibration, loop checking, and functional testing of control valves (ESDV, TCV, FCV). • Ensured instrumentation readiness and safety compliance during CSU phases.

  • Instrumentation Maintenance Engineer at Wood
    Oct 2020 - Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Instrumentation Maintenance Engineer Gazprom International Oct 2020 – Apr 2023 | Iraq • Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of field instrumentation. • Performed periodic inspections, calibrations, and loop checks for control systems. • Supported plant operations by ensuring reliable performance of instrumentation equipment. • Worked on improving instrumentation reliability and reducing downtime.

  • Instrument Technician at Sicim
    Dec 2018 - Sep 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Instrumentation Technician Bonatti S.p.A Dec 2018 – Sep 2020 | Iraq • Performed installation, maintenance, and calibration of various field instruments. • Assisted in loop checking, signal testing, and troubleshooting of control systems. • Supported engineering teams during construction and commissioning phases. • Maintained technical documentation and ensured compliance with project standards.