CEYHAN DAMCIDAG
IZMIR,TURKEY
Summary
NACE Level 2 Certified Civil Engineer with international experience in leading Industrial Coating, Passive Fire Protection, Cryogenic Splash Protection, Insulation and Fireproofing activities on large-scale LNG, Oil & Gas, Refinery and Petrochemical projects. Delivered significant contributions to major LNG developments through effective contractor management, construction supervision, and quality assurance, fostering successful project outcomes in multicultural EPC environments.
Overview
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Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Coating & Insulation & PFP Dpt. Superintendent
CTJV (CHIYODA - TECHNIP JV)
Ras Laffan, QATAR
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Lead subcontractor execution of painting, insulation, and Passive Fire Protection (PFP) works.
- Ensure compliance with EPC specifications, QA/QC, and HSE requirements.
- Verify conformance to approved ITPs, procedures, and datasheets in line with ISO, NACE/AMPP, and SSPC standards
- Coordinate progress with Construction, HSE, and Client teams.
- Review and endorse contractor ITPs, WMS, and QC records; contribute to MC/HC dossiers and turnover packages
- Execute and verify inspections (DFT, adhesion, holiday detection, PFP/CSP thickness) and raise/close NCRs
Painting & Insulation, PFP Supervisor
AIR PRODUCTS
TABUK, Duba, SAUDI ARABIA
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Managed subcontractor execution of painting and insulation activities, ensuring adherence to project specifications and quality standards.
- Coordinated QA/QC documentation and facilitated mechanical handover readiness, supporting project transition and compliance.
- Supported safe and timely completion of a world-scale renewable project.
- Monitored environmental conditions, DFT measurements, curing profiles, holiday testing, and adhesion verification to maintain quality control and project requirements.
Painting & Insulation, PFP, CSP Superintendent
Smart Solutions LLC (NOVA ENERGIES)
Zhoushan, CHINA
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Responsible for the review of scope technical documentation, including Project Specifications, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), work method statements and regular progress reporting.
- Supervise cryogenic spill/splash protection system (CSP) and Passive Fire Protection (PFP) for LNG zones
- Provide safety leadership by example to the Contractor and actively participate in the HSE management program that includes daily toolbox talk (TBT), task instruction (TI) and awareness campaigns.
- Oversee intumescent and cementitious PFP application per fire design specifications; verify thickness, adhesion, and detailing
- Assure compliant storage, batch control, pot life, labelling, shelf life, and traceability for all
coating/PFP/CSP products
Painting & Insulation, PFP & CSP Superintendent
TECHNIP ENERGIES
Tianjin, CHINA
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Responsible for managing and leading the Painting & Insulation Construction Team and ensuring timely completion of the project.
- Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.
- Review and endorse contractor ITPs, WMS, and QC records; contribute to MC dossiers and turnover packages
- Enforce HSE requirements for blasting, spraying, chemical handling, work at height, and confined spaces
Coating and Insulation, PFP Superintendent
TECNICAS REUNIDAS
Duqm, OMAN
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Management of Painting, Insulation and Fireproofing activities in compliance with the project specification within defined time/cost parameters.
- Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
- Supervise surface preparation and coating application across structures, pipe racks, tanks, equipment skids, buildings, foundations, and buried elements
- Execute and verify inspections (DFT, adhesion, holiday detection, PFP/CSP thickness) and raise/close NCRs
Senior Painting & Insulation Engineer
ONSE COMPOSITE AS
Ankara , TURKEY
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Plan and execute manufacturing productivity activities by improving process/product efficiency, optimizing utilisation and coordinating rationalisation program.
- Execute action plan in response to plant
maintenance, production & quality improvement as to mitigate urgent problems related to material and processes. - Execute the new materials implementation, trial, testing, and commissioning of all projects as per intended specification.
QA/QC Manager
MAPA Construction
Yanbu - Medinah, SAUDI ARABIA
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Manage quality control department with interdisciplinary activities, including civil, MEP, structural steel works. Involved in preparation of ITP, quality procedures and relevant project documents.
- Prepared WPS, PQR, WPQ piping welding and piping system. Initiated and followed up NCRs.
- Liaised with the client for quality related matters. Process in accordance with discipline inspection requirements and produce quality documents related to main pipeline and pump stations.
Painting & Insulation QC Coordinator
Tecnicas Reunidas & Saipem & GS JV.
Izmir - Aliaga, TURKEY
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Management of Painting, Insulation QC Inspector team.
- Responsible for managing specific inspection processes in accordance with discipline inspection requirements and producing quality documents.
- Maintained CONTRACTOR's Quality Records until completion and handover.
Painting & Insulation, PFP Superintendent
INCO Group of Companies
Sohar , OMAN
11.2015 - 01.2016
- Management of Painting, Insulation and Fireproofing activities in compliance with the project specification.
- Exhibits excellence in providing complex critical coating solutions and selection of Anti-corrosion coating systems as per the project and site requirements.
- Mobilizing and managing resources with structured inputs in the domains of project planning, scheduling and monitoring to ensure project accomplishment within defined time/cost parameters.
Painting and Insulation, PFP Superintendent
TEKFEN Construction
Jubail , SAUDI ARABIA
05.2014 - 09.2015
- Management of Painting, Insulation and Fireproofing activities.
- Provide daily/weekly activity reporting and contribute to final handover documentation
- Supervise surface preparation and coating application across structures, pipe racks, tanks, equipment skids, buildings, foundations, and buried elements
- Verify conformance to approved ITPs, procedures, and datasheets in line with ISO, NACE/AMPP, and SSPC standards
Painting & Insulation, PFP Superintendent
TEKFEN Construction
Yoloten , TURKMENISTAN
10.2011 - 03.2014
- Responsible for co-coordinating all site activities with a multi-cultural
workforce through office staff, supervisors and foremen. Liaised with
client. - Conducted insulation, painting, Passive Fire Protection (PFP) and scaffolding activities in compliance with safety regulations and efficiency standards.
- Monitored sub-contractors and labourers for adherence to project procedures, fostering a safe working environment and enhancing work standards.
Painting and Insulation, PFP Superintendent
TEKFEN Construction
Jeddah , SAUDI ARABIA
10.2008 - 11.2011
- Management of Sand Blasting & Painting Works, Insulation and Acid Lining Applications. Setting priorities for the team to ensure task completion Coordinating work activities with other disciplines manages performance of employees through task assignments, ongoing skill assessment and coaching.
- Assuring coordination and liaison between the different disciplines and contractors. Monitoring the workforce in terms of competence, quantity and planning.
Planning Engineer (Senior Cost Control Engineer)
TEKFEN Construction
Jeddah , SAUDI ARABIA
10.2006 - 10.2008
- Responsible for controlling and monitoring project total expenditure including verifying and checking invoices and claims from vendors and subcontractors to ensure that all project expenditures are captured and properly recorded.
- Provide planning and cost controlling support for all projects. Variation reporting, monitoring of milestones.
Painting & Insulation, PFP Superintendent
Remko Construction Company
Izmir - Aliaga, TURKEY
10.2003 - 10.2006
- Managed sand blasting, painting, insulation, and passive fire protection (PFP) works to ensure safety and quality standards were met.
- Coordinated activities with other disciplines and contractors to maintain project momentum and minimise delays.
- Prioritised team tasks to achieve on-time project completion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Celal Bayar University
Manisa01-2003
High School - Math & Science
TED Collage
Izmir, 3501-1998
Skills
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Risk assessment
- Safety leadership
- Inspection execution
- Technical documentation
- Subcontractor coordination
- Environmental control
- Scheduling and planning
- Client relationship management
- Leadership proficiency
- Team leadership
- Adaptive problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Turkish
Proficient
C2
German
Beginner
A1
Certification
- NACE COATING INSPECTOR Level-2 Certified (CIP No: 17947)
- JOTUN Training Program (Pre-treatment Application Paint), Safety Awareness Certificate
- ARAMCO & PETRO Rabigh Certificate of Attendance, Lock out-Tag out Training
- BREAU VERITAS (Scaffolding Inspection Training)
Timeline
Coating & Insulation & PFP Dpt. Superintendent
CTJV (CHIYODA - TECHNIP JV)
08.2025 - 05.2026
Painting & Insulation, PFP Supervisor
AIR PRODUCTS
03.2025 - 08.2025
Painting & Insulation, PFP, CSP Superintendent
Smart Solutions LLC (NOVA ENERGIES)
04.2023 - 08.2024
Painting & Insulation, PFP & CSP Superintendent
TECHNIP ENERGIES
02.2022 - 07.2022
Coating and Insulation, PFP Superintendent
TECNICAS REUNIDAS
02.2021 - 09.2021
Senior Painting & Insulation Engineer
ONSE COMPOSITE AS
03.2020 - 02.2021
QA/QC Manager
MAPA Construction
04.2019 - 03.2020
Painting & Insulation QC Coordinator
Tecnicas Reunidas & Saipem & GS JV.
01.2016 - 04.2019
Painting & Insulation, PFP Superintendent
INCO Group of Companies
11.2015 - 01.2016
Painting and Insulation, PFP Superintendent
TEKFEN Construction
05.2014 - 09.2015
Painting & Insulation, PFP Superintendent
TEKFEN Construction
10.2011 - 03.2014
Painting and Insulation, PFP Superintendent
TEKFEN Construction
10.2008 - 11.2011
Planning Engineer (Senior Cost Control Engineer)
TEKFEN Construction
10.2006 - 10.2008
Painting & Insulation, PFP Superintendent
Remko Construction Company
10.2003 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Celal Bayar University
High School - Math & Science
TED Collage