Project Engineer

Results-driven, analytical and quality focused PROJECT ENGINEER with 14 years of experience in the Electrical / Instrumentation & Control field, 7 of which are in the Oil and Gas sector. Offers advanced project coordination and leadership skills, in combination with effective client and vendor relations management abilities. Brings polished communication style and effective data extraction, analysis & reporting expertise to exceed client expectations. Maximizes workload completion and eliminates process setbacks by ensuring all projects are completed on-time and on-budget. Collaborative team player and leader who embraces new challenges and learning opportunities with initiative, resourcefulness and attention to detail. Dedicated to health & safety and industry code compliance, ensuring all personnel are informed on project details and properly trained.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Project Management & Budget Administration Cost Analysis Revision of Shop Drawings according to FEED Drawings and Specifications Material Take Off Lists (MTO) Location Drawings Construction Work Packages (CWP) Monitoring the Contractor's Q.C Performance Specifications & Datasheets Material Requisitions & Bid Evaluations Vendor Document Reviews Workload Prioritization Client & Vendor Relations Health & Safety Compliance Quality Assurance

EDUCATION

Registration with APEGA as a P.Eng is In Process

CERTIFIED "PMP" Project Management Professional from "PMI" Project Management Institute in USA

CERTIFIED "PMI-RMP" Risk Management Professional from "PMI" in USA

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: ELECTRICAL POWER, MACHINES & CONTROL

Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt (2001)

MEMBER of The Project Management Institute (PMI)

MEMBER of The American Association for Cost Engineers (AACE)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BUILDING SERVICES SITE MANAGER OCT 2014

SIEMENS CANADA, CALGARY, ALBERTA.

Employed by this EPC Company in the Energy sector with the Transmission and Distribution Department to work on Siemens Newell AC / DC Converter Station (700 M$), East of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Represents Siemens' Contractual and Commercial interests Vs Contractors and Communicates with respective Contractors.

Aligns Execution of Package Contracts with Package Owners as well as with Leads Package Contract Execution.

Supports the Project Manager in preparing and executing monthly reviews of Cost-to-Date, Cost -to-Complete, Schedule, Progress, Critical Paths, Risks, Mitigations and Opportunities.

Plans, Monitors & Co-Ordinates Erection and Commissioning.

Prepares, Conducts and Minutes of Meetings with Contractors.

Ensures Compliance with Customer Contract Requirements.

Ensures Compliance with QA/QC Requirements.

Follows through Design Clarifications amongst Contractors and Designers.

Responsible for handling all On Site Modifications.

Issues Change-To-The-Works Orders.

Prepares Documentation for Substantiation and Defence of Claims.

Executes Hand Over Commissioning.

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ESTIMATOR JAN 2014 - SEP 2014

RISING EDGE TECHNOLOGIES, CALGARY, ALBERTA.

Employed by this EPC Company which is specialized in the Construction, Testing / Commissioning of High & Medium Voltage Substations in West of Canada.

Participated in the Project Estimating Procedure from Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring / Controlling & Closing.

Ensured high understanding of the Electrical, Instrumentation, Protection & Control Drawings / Specifications / Standards.

Conducted a complete understanding of the different Projects Bidding Documents, Technical Scope & Bidding Requirements / Deliverables.

Conducted Conceptual Design for the different Systems (Electrical, Instrumentation, Communications, Protection & Control).

Conducted Feasibility Studies to Estimate Electrical, Instrumentation, Protection & Control Systems Components, Time, Material, Construction Equipments and Labour Costs.

Utilized the Corporate Special Estimating Software Tool.

Negotiated & analysed Technically Quotations from different Vendors.

Prepared Preliminary Schedule and Cash Flow Chart for different projects using Planning & Scheduling Software Tool.

Provided Technical / Quantum arbitration Support Services to Project Managers while managing their projects.

Provided excellent Numeracy & Financial Management Support during Change Management Procedures.

PROJECT ENGINEER SEP 2010 - DEC 2013

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, THE AMERICAN EMBASSY, CAIRO, EGYPT.

Employed by this Engineering & Consultancy Company to work on a joint project with Contrack Inc. and American International Contractors Inc. for Cairo West Air Force Base Upgrading for F16, Egypt (500 M$).

Responsible as a Consultant to revise and check the Final Design [provided by the American Contractor as On Site Engineering Support.

Analysed the Design different components and provided technical judgements / recommendations for On Site Engineering Modifications.

Established Design Random Calculations and ensured that Deliverables comply with the relevant Codes, Standards, Regulations & Procedures.

Applied precision and accuracy to review the Shop Drawings according to FEED Drawings and Specifications.

Provided Technical recommendations to proceed the activities as per the U.S Army Corps of Engineers Codes & Standards.

Provided solutions to the technical problems faced in the Project.

Checked the activities at site according to the Specifications & Contract.

Participated in the technical budgeting of the approved Changed Requests.

Conducted Value Analysis / Value Engineering to determine how to complete the project at a lower budget without any changes to the Project Scope.

Responsible for producing E & I Weekly Reports and E & I Project Deliverables Index.

Co-ordinated and facilitated communication between the contractors & the Egyptian Air Force.

Achieved the project on-time and on-budget, without sacrificing quality or safety.

SENIOR ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER SEP 2006 - SEP 2010

CONSOLIDATED CONTRACTORS INTERNATIONAL CO., ATHENS

Employed by this EPC Company in the Oil and Gas sector with the Electrical and Instrumentation Department to work on QATAR GAS LNG PROJECT (8 B$) a joint project between Technip (France) and Chiyauda (Japan), Qatar.

Assigned to Off Plot Site Activities and fully responsible for TANK FARM, SULFURE - REFRIGERANT STORAGE & JETTY MARINE

LOADING area (500 M$).

Liaised with clients, vendors and the project management team to assess project needs and requirements.

Coordinated with project support team to ensure timely submissions of project deliverables.

Compiled, correlated and used basic formulas to verify data related to engineering problems and discrepancies.

Analysed the Design different components and provided technical judgements and recommendations for on Site Engineering Modifications.

Responsible for the day-to-day personnel and Site Supervision.

Ensured that materials / tools are delivered on time.

Administrating the Construction Budget.

Participated in the technical budgeting of the approved Change Requests.

Approved Permit Receiver for Qatar Gas, Ras Gas & Ras Laffan Company.

Achievement: Ensured completion of project on-time and on-budget while meeting all client requirements.

ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER OCT 2003 - AUG 2006

Al OSAIS CONTRACTING CO., SAUDI ARABIA.

Employed by this EPC Company in the Oil and Gas sector for UPGRAGIND CONTROL SYSTEM for 3 GAS OIL SEPARATION PLANTS, ARAMCO Projects, SAUDI ARABIA (180 M$).

Employed strong attention to detail to review the design drawings according to ARAMCO FEED Drawings.

Analysed the Design different components and provided technical judgements and recommendations for on Site Engineering Modifications.

Responsible for the day-to-day personnel and Site Supervision.

Ensured that materials / tools are delivered on time.

Reviewed products and vendors to ensure cost-effective and appropriate equipment purchasing.

Participated in the technical budgeting of the approved Change Requests.

Constructed Control Bldg., Generator Bldg., Substations modifications, Duct Banks, Cable Trays & Junction Boxes.

Installed DCS "CENTUM 3000", ESD, CCS & VMS Systems.

Installed new instruments and modified the old Pneumatic & Electro Pneumatic System.

Completed shutdown activities & loop checking.

Achieved all project deliverables on-time and on-budget, without sacrificing quality or safety.

ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER MAR 2002-OCT 2003

Al OSAIS CONTRACTING CO., SAUDI ARABIA.

Employed by this EPC Company in the Energy Sector for REPLACEMENT SUBSTATIONS, ARAMCO Projects, SAUDI ARABIA (120 M$).

Employed strong attention to detail to review the design drawings according to ARAMCO FEED Drawings.

Analysed the Design different components and provided technical judgements and recommendations for on Site Engineering Modifications.

Responsible for the day-to-day personnel and Site Supervision.

Ensured that materials / tools are delivered on time.

Reviewed products and vendors to ensure cost-effective and appropriate equipment purchasing.

Participated in the technical budgeting of the approved Change Requests.

Constructed medium voltage substations 115 KV and 4.16 KV.

Installed high voltage, medium voltage and low voltage (transformers, switchgears & control gears).

Installed tap changers, RTUs, relay panels, annunciators and excitation panels.

Designed interconnections between the substations' equipments and testing & commissioning.

Achieved all project deliverables on-time and on-budget, without sacrificing quality or safety.

TECHNICAL & COMPUTER SKILLS

Language: Fluent verbal and written English & French.

Computer: Primavera (P6); introductory & advanced level, Microsoft Project, Hard Dollar (Estimating Software), PLC Step 7 (Siemens), Simulink, Matlab, C++, Visual Basic, Assembly Language, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).

Courses: PMP Exam Preparation Course, PMI_RMP Exam Preparation Course, Planning & Scheduling Professional Preparation Course, HVAC Control Systems (ASHRAE), Pneumatic & Electro Pneumatic Applications (ASHRAE), Micro Controller, PLC Programming (Siemens SIMATIC), Automatic Control by Contactors, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems.

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