SAMIR SEBAI

**** **** *** ** ****, TX *****

832-***-**** ac81dt@r.postjobfree.com

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Profile

Areas of Expertise

Medium Voltage 11-33Kv, testing,

maintenance and projects.

Operation of Distribution

Substations

Very Low Frequency (VLF) tests

and procedures

Maintenance and Operation on

High Voltage Switchgear

Power Generation Stations

maintenance

Partial Discharge Tests

Management GIS professional user Maximo for utilities Senior electrical engineer with over 30 years of hands-on experience, including simultaneous direct involvement in medium voltage power system planning, testing, operation and maintenance projects including 150 MW power generation stations and high voltage distribution systems (11KV-33KV). Skilled in utilizing and applying Very Low Frequency (VLF) tests on medium voltage cables. Excellent ability to solve problems and meet challenges. Outstanding track record of initiative, innovation, and oral and written communication skills. Major Accomplishments

All activities related to the inspection, testing, fault location, repairs and modification/development of 11-33KV medium voltage cables and equipment.

Experience in Maintenance & Operation of 33/11/0.415 KV Substation and relevant equipment.

Thorough Knowledge of substations, and related control of power network system up to 33 KV.

Planning for Maintaining of 33/ 11/ .415 KV Cables & study/ analysis of equipment’s behavior.

Implementing CBM maintenance on MV Cables.

Utilized Partial Discharge Test,

Managed and supervised all field activities of the Medium Voltage Cables.

Supervised the installation of many 11-33KV cable network projects.

Responsible for material procurements, technical evaluations of vendor offers and preparing all necessary documents for the high voltage cable

Promoted by Al Ain Distribution Company AADC to manage the medium voltage cable section.

Managed multiple multimillion dollar projects simultaneously.

Assisted builders in analyzing problems,

Excellent experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Excellent utilization of GIS (geographic information system).

Excellent utilization of MAXIMO System.

Experiences:

5/1/2008 – 4/30/2018

Head of Cable Section Al Ain Distribution Co. UAE, Abu Dhabi. Responsibilities:

Directs, manages and controls the activities of the two units in the section: 1- Cables Unit.

2- Cable Inspection & Diagnosis Unit.

Planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects for the inspection, corrective maintenance, partial discharges, cable diagnosis, development of the 11 / 33KV Cables, and their related assets, for Al Ain City and rural regions.

Recently I have designed & executed project in AADC to standardize phasing in the 11KV network in Al Ain city & regions. The project finished on June 2012.

Adopt &Implemented Cable Diagnoses test & PD test on the 11KV & 33KV network in Al Ain city and region.

Proactively anticipate and resolve problems encountered in the cable network to prevent costly rework or re-testing.

Participates in formulating long and short term plans, policies and procedures for the Unit in coordination with the Department Manager, and develops strategies and plans for capital investments relating to strategic power network development.

Participate in designs & standard committees.

Participate in brain storming to address unforeseen risks and update the risk management. 11/1/2001 – 4/30/2008

Head of Cable Unit – AADC

Responsibilities:

Directs and manages inspection, improvement, rehabilitation, and corrective / breakdown maintenance for Cables, ensuring compliance with technical procedures and HSE rules. Maintains accurate records such work undertaken and material used for reference and decision-making purposes.

Provide technical recommendation to improve existing standard of MV cables & accessories.

Raises Material, Purchase and Work Requests through MAXIMO, ensuring sufficient and adequate material for the Unit maintenance / repair activities. Presents to Head of Section for approval. Includes technical evaluations for purchase of new material and inspection of material on arrival. 1/1/1999 – 11/1/2001

MV Cable Testing Engineer - AADC

Responsibilities:

Leads and supervises the activities related to inspection, testing, maintenance, repair and modification/development of 11/33KV Medium Voltage (MV) cables and related assets.

Provides technical expertise and executes work related to testing, ensuring compliance with technical procedures and HSE rules and procedures.

10/1/1994 – 12/31/1998

MV Cable Testing in O&M Section– WED (AL AIN)

Responsibilities:

Leads and supervises activities related to inspection, testing to find faults, maintenance, improvement and repair of 33/11 KV HV cables and related assets in Al Ain City & Regions. Ascertains that all duties are performed in accordance with set standards, procedures & HSE rules. 3/19/1992 –9/30/ 1994

HV Shift Engineer in O&M Section– WED (AL AIN)

Responsibilities:

Operate the network 11 KV & 33KV,Isolate HV Faults, Restore Supply to consumers as fast as possible, Chang NOPs positions depends on Load in rings & Power transformers, test stand by Generators monthly, give shut down to concern sections .

8/1/1985 – 3/5/1992

Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Qatenah Power Station – HOMS, Syria Responsibilities:

Since my Graduation in 1985, I joined Qatenah Power Station as Maintenance Engineer. The power station was composed of four steam turbines .3 of them were 30 MW each and one 64 MW. My job specification was as follow:

Maintenance of power generators ( 30 MW and 64 MW)

Maintenance of DC generators which provide excitation current to AC generators.

Maintenance of starting movement motors.

Maintenance of Power Transformers of ratings:

10.5/66KV (40-80 MVA)

10.5/6KV (10-20 MVA)

6 / 0.4KV (1-2 MVA)

Maintenance of SF6,Oil, Air circuit barkers ( 6 and 10.5 KV)

Maintenance & repair large water pumps ( 6 KV, 2.5MW )

Repair failure of control system for generators and transformers.

Repair faults of control system for motors of pumping water, fuel pumps and air compressor

(Different ratings)

Repair faults of electric valves for water, steam and fuel lines.

Repair and design of control and operating panels( I designed and executed an auto- start control system for the fuel pumps according fuel pressure and temperature), this system was approved.

Prepare, executing routine& emergency maintenance programs.

In 1991 I have been nominated as Assistant to the Head Section of electrical maintenance in the Power Station.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering; Aleppo University (Syria); 1985

Professional Development & Continues Education Certificates in:

- Operation of IBM Maximo

- Health, Safety and Environmental management, Quality Management & ISO 9001:2000

- Technical Aspects of Electrical and Power Distribution Systems

- Internal Auditing based on ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 & OHSAS 18001:2007

- Operating of CENTRIC Cable Test Van and OWTS M-60

- Medium Voltage Cable Splicing and Terminating

- Medium Voltage Cable Testing and Fault Location

- Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities

- Arc GIS, and International

- Computer Driving License.

IEEE Member.

Honor and Award

Recognition of the great effort certificate issued by Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority in 2009. Volunteering Experience

Training students from the college of science, UAE University during the academic year 2009-2010

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