Amer Farawi, P.Eng., PMP
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Mississauga, Ontario L5V 2T7
• Electrical Engineering • Transmission & Distribution • Installation
• Testing & Commissioning
• Project Management • Operation & Maintenance
• Sales & Business Development
• Team Management • Customer Relation
Synopsis: Licensed Professional Engineer in Canada (P.Eng.) and Project Management Professional
(PMP). Proactive and result oriented with broad Canadian and International electrical experience. ð Demonstrated skills in steering electrical power project coordinating and management entailing project scope, time, cost, performance, communication, human resources, contracts, materials, risk and quality management. ð Expertise in delivering various projects in compliance with assigned time, safety, quality and budgetary parameters, providing effective technical support and ensuring customer satisfaction.
ð Skilled in developing and maintaining sound relationship with stakeholders ð Strong team builder and facilitator, adroit in negotiating and ascertaining objectives, envisioning new concepts and following through with development, direction and accomplishment.
Career History
Sojitz Corporation
Projects Manager (Dec 2011 – August 2018)
Dubai, UAE
Key Profile: Managed multiple project activities entailing business development, design, engineering, procurement, shipments, scheduling, estimating, budgeting, and construction and commissioning of electrical substation and cable projects.
• Ensured seamless project execution by managing scope, time, cost, performance, communication, human resources, contracts, materials, risk and quality.
• Interfaced with the consultants and customers in all sales and project related issues, identifying sales opportunities and maintained relationships to source future business.
• Involved in strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting, implementing best practices and recruiting, training and motivating team members to ensure overall operational efficiency.
• Handled technical presentations, scheduled and tracked quality issues for the company products in the region.
• Participated in business development with utilities, industrial and infrastructure, such as; Hatch, SNC-Lavalin, WSP, Bechtel EMAL, EGA, DUBAL, DEWA, TRANSCO & MEW.
• Main achievement:
- Intertie Power System with EMAL & SNC-Lavalin
- Power & Steam Integration GSUT with EGA & Hatch
- HV Transmission substation with SEC
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SWCC SHOWA Cable Systems (EXSYM Corporation)
Projects Manager (Aug 2003 – Nov 2011)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Key Profile: Steered all project activities entailing engineering, procurement, scheduling, estimating, budgeting, construction and commissioning of electrical underground and submarine cable systems.
• Ensured seamless project execution by managing scope, time, cost, performance, communication, human resources, contracts, materials, risk and quality.
• Identified opportunities for improving project management process and updated all commercial project activities including invoicing and change management.
• Interfaced with the consultants and customers in all sales and project related issues, identified sales opportunities and maintained relationships to source future business.
• Updated client and management of project progress and provided support to the client on operations and maintenance including products and systems enhancement.
• Main achievement:
- HV underground transmission system with TRANSCO & WSP Mitsubishi Cable Industries Ltd.
Projects Manager (Aug 1995 - Jul 2003)
Dubai, UAE
Key Profile: Involved in project management activities and planning & implementing engineering and construction programs of electrical underground and submarine cables.
• Executed several projects simultaneously and ensured delivery in compliance with time, safety, quality and budgetary parameters.
• Conducted electrical site tests, reviewed engineering and design schedules, prepared manpower budgets and monitored engineering expenditures and project progress.
• Conducted sales support activities, identified sales opportunities, evaluated & recommended design changes and specifications and prepared reports and project documentations
• Main achievement:
- HV underground transmission system with TRANSCO & Mott MacDonald EDS Canada
Telecom Engineer (May 1995 - Jul 1995)
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Key Profile: Reported to the Section Head, erected new telecom networks, provided service and modified existing telecommunications network (voice and data).
• Provided support and involved in troubleshooting of customers’ networks. Aikenhead's Canada
Electrical Specialist (Oct 1993 - Oct 1994)
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Key Profile: Responsible for selling electrical products and providing technical support for electrical installations.
• Assessed customers’ requirements for electrical and electronic installations as per local safety code.
• Directed power, control and video installations for residential and commercial projects.
• Organized seminars on electrical wiring & lighting and provided technical support for installations.
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Academics
• Post Graduate Diploma (Telecommunications Management) - Honours, Sheridan College.
• B.Sc. (Electrical Engineering), University of Baghdad, accredited by University of Toronto. Other Professional Activities
• Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (Sep 2018 – Present) Actively participate in the sessions of PEO, IEEE, PMI, CEATI and others related to career development.
Professional Association
• Licensed Professional Engineer, Ontario, Canada (P. Eng.)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Member of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (MIEEE) Skills
• IT Skills: MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS-Project, AutoCAD, C & BASIC. Courses and Training
• Global Next Leader Development Tokyo, Japan (2012)
• High Voltage Switchgear Dubai, UAE (2011)
• Engineers as Managers Mississauga, ON, Canada (2010)
• Kaizen Management Abu Dhabi, UAE (2009)
• UG Cable Maintenance & Design Vancouver, BC, Canada (2008)
• HV Cables and accessories Tokyo, Japan (2004)