Project Electrical Engineer
Resume:
MUAYAD ALHALAIQAH
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, mobile: +971********* email: ********@*****.***
Lead Electrical Engineer
Motivated and results-focused senior engineer with several years of experience spearheading complex and effective projects within oil & gas industry, power transmission & distribution, and infrastructure with global organizations, possesses a combination of project management and team leadership skills, demonstrated ability to catalyze positive results while complying with budget and time constraints. Credited with high exposure in construction, operation, and maintenance, yearning for a challenging and rewarding position to utilize accrued skills in leveraging organizational growth and making tangible contributions to the financial bottom line.
Areas of Expertise & Technical Skills
Project Management, Project Planning and Scheduling, Coordination and Development
Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning of Electrical Systems
Reviewing and Design Technical Drawings, Drafted Material Submittals & Method Statements
Resource Management, Materials Management, Site Management, HSE Management
Project Constructability Reviews, Cost/Time Estimation, Delay Assessment, Project Close-out
Client Relations, Customer Service, Stakeholder Communication, Management Reporting
Contractual Negotiations, Budgeting & Cost Reduction, Quality Control
Motivational Leadership, Teamwork, Ability to work under pressure
Analytical Ability, Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving, Time Management
Computer Related Skills; Microsoft Office, Windows Applications, AutoCAD, DIALux, Internet Usage
Professional Experience
Tecnicas Reunidas, various global locations June 2013 – Present
Lead Electrical Engineer
Key Projects:
Project:
Volgograd Deep Conversion, Volgograd, Russia
Client:
Budget:
LUKOIL
$1.2 billion
Scope of Work:
Engineering, procurement, construction and pre-commissioning as well as support for commissioning of critical equipment and electrical systems for substations, transformers, distribution boards, switch gears, power and control cables with cable trays, earthing and lightning systems, UPS system, lighting system, heat tracing system, HVAC system and telecommunication system for the vacuum gasoil deep conversion complex built within the existing Lukoil s refinery.
Execution of one of the largest hydrocracker units in the world with a capacity of 3.5 million ton per year and a 65% conversion ratio.
Construction and assembly works for a combined hydrogen production facilities and sulphur production unit, which includes sections for amine regeneration, sour water stripping, sulphur recovery, tail gas treatment and sulphur granulation.
Project:
Shah Gas Development Project - Abu Dhabi-UAE.
Client:
Budget:
Abu Dhabi Gas Development Ltd (Al Hosn Gas).
$500 million
Scope of Work:
Engineering, Supply and Construction of gas gathering system and gas pipelines interconnecting the wells and the central processing facilities (16 inch inter-pad lines & 24 inch transfer lines), including well pads and the receiver station.
Installation, commissioning, and final inspection for various electrical equipment to include substations, transformers, overhead lines, underground cables, earthing system, lighting system, HVAC system, and telecommunication system.
Construction and commissioning of 400/132 & 33/11 KV Substations, 33/11 KV power line wooden poles with a 55 km line connected the various oil exploration facilities in the Shah field area.
Lead Electrical Engineer (Continued)
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee various stages of the project to include pre-installation, installation, commissioning, and final inspection for various HV/LV electrical equipment for substations, transformers, distribution boards, power and control cables, earthing and lightning systems, UPS system, lighting system, heat tracing system and telecommunication system.
Supported site preparation, including site surveys and providing project equipment to meet the project budget and schedule, ensuring flawless field operations and cost saving.
Practiced effective project management skills by supporting operations and testing electrical systems, reviewing and designing technical drawings, project planning and scheduling, site management, punch list coordination, and quality control.
Complied with strict organizational standards and customer requirements through the effective supervision of all activities pertaining to the installation and commissioning of a wide range of electrical systems.
Met challenging time and cost restraints by designing and assessing technical drawings and technical specifications from inception to completion.
Drafted material submittals, sorted out required materials, analyzed material requisitions and acquired the requisite approvals on a continual basis, thereby initiated feasibility studies, evaluated risks, effected measures to eliminate risks and ensured compliance with quality standards and materials delivered.
Ranya Group, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Jul 2012 - Jun 2013
Site Manager
Key Projects:
Project:
Long Term Rate Agreement For Installation & Supply of underground cables, Electrical Distribution Equipment, OHL and allied works in Abu Dhabi Central Region
Client:
Budget:
Abu Dhabi Distribution Company
$35 million
Scope of Work:
Supply, installation, commissioning and energization of HV/LV underground cables, overhead lines and electrical distribution equipment (package units, ring main units, transformers, feeder pillars, service turrets, and distribution boards).
Key Responsibilities:
Ensured successful project management oversight, including site supervision, contractual negotiations, and material procurement, which guaranteed successful completion of all project phases in accordance with the project schedule.
Fostered clear channels of communication between clients, and various other groups to identify problems, provide recommendations to the upper management for addressing probable shortcomings, and ensuring all activities are in sync with current and future plans.
Streamlined procedures and evaluated project overviews for commissioning and troubleshooting of problems/abnormal occurrences.
Exceeded project objectives through the effective planning, control, monitoring, and managing of assigned project resources.
Managed all project team activities and ensured successful completion all project phases encompassing site acquisition and supervision as per required business and technical specifications.
Tracked project developments and ensured procedural adherence through site visits.
Monitored team performance and resolved any unexpected technical difficulties that arose.
Prime Engineering Projects, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Nov 2008 - Jul 2012
Project Engineer
Key Projects:
Project:
Client:
Scope of Work:
Project:
Construction of new 400/132/33 grid station at Mahawi, Abu Dhabi, contract no. N-6462
Transco/Siemens
Engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, for various electrical equipment of 400/132/33 grid station.
Replacement of 33/11 KV Cables in Eastern Region in Abu Dhabi - Contract No. D-101833
Client:
Abu Dhabi Distribution Company
Scope of Work:
Installation of new MV network and replacement of 33/11 KV cables 3C X 240,300sqmm, testing, terminations, joints & energization.
Project:
Upgrading of Northern Ring Road of Al Ain City, Al Ain Dubai Road
Client:
Al Ain Municipality
Scope of Work:
Design of street lighting, earthing systems and distribution network. Supply, installation and commissioning of 11/33KV distribution networks, lighting system, and earthing system. Relocation of HV/LV distribution networks. Dismantle of existing OHL with all accessories.
Project:
Installation and replacement of 132KV cables 1000 sq.mm XLPE, Contract No. N-6126
Client:
Transco
Scope of Work:
Installation of 132KV cables, cable jointing, cable termination, cable sealing and cable testing.
Project:
Dualling of Ain Al Faydah Road and Green Mubazara Sector-7 Contract-4
Client:
Al Ain Municipality
Scope of Work:
Relocation of HV/LV Networks. Dismantle of existing OHL with all accessories and transformers, Design, supply & installation of street lighting system.
Project:
Minor Roads and Parking in Al Ain City Stage-3, Stage-5 & Stage-6
Client:
Al Ain Municipality
Scope of Work:
Design of Street Lighting and earthing Systems. Supply and installation of street lighting poles, lighting lanterns, LV cables, control cabinets and junction boxes. Final inspection, energization and handing-over.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervised a wide multitude of project activities to include site preparation, undertaking site surveys, and ensuring equipment is supplied and operational in accordance with the schedule.
Provided exceptional time management for the entire project, including site supervision and ensuring successful completion of all project phases in accordance with the project schedules.
Developed and examined detailed drawings of all systems, resolving all technical difficulties by identifying areas of obstruction/ breakdown, and rectifying ambiguities through troubleshooting.
Implemented key activities, including verification of shop drawings and preparation of daily progress reports to chart out short- and long-term strategic objectives with corresponding milestones.
Drafted material submittals, sorted out required materials, analyzed material requisitions, and acquired the requisite approvals on a continuous basis.
Arabian European Group, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Oct 2005 - Nov 2008
Site Engineer
Key Projects:
Project:
Improvement of Earthing System for Distributions Substation in Al Ain - Contract No. A-3779
Client:
Al Ain Distribution Company
Scope of Work:
Design of earthing systems. Supply, installation, Testing, and Improvement of Earthing System for Distribution Substations.
Project Name:
152 Invest Housing Complex
Client:
H.H.Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Al Nahayan
Scope of Work:
Supply & Installation of street lighting, LV cables, feeder pillars, service turrets, control cabinets, distribution boards and installation of all electrical items for the buildings.
Project:
Renovation and Maintenance Works at UAE University in Al Ain
Client:
United Arab Emirates University
Scope of Work:
Supply & Installation of all Electrical Items, Fire Alarm System, CCTV System and Lighting System.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervised and controlled all activities pertaining to installation and commissioning of the street lighting, Earthing system, overhead lines and underground cables networks, and analyzed the same in acquiescence with organizational standards and customer requirements.
Designed and assessed the technical drawings and technical specifications to plan project implementation from inception to completion stage within time/cost constraints.
Preparation of shop drawing, As-Built drawing and material submittal.
Monitored on-site work in liaison with the site supervisor to sustain quality standards and eliminate problems.
Sorting out required materials, review of materials requisitions & purchasing and obtaining the required approvals.
Quantity calculation and follow up payments.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering,
Misr University for Science and Technology, Cairo, Egypt, 2005
Training and Certifications
Study in Health, Safety & Environmental Guide for Supervisors, LUKOIL, Volgograd, Russia, May 2015
Pre-commissioning, Commissioning and Startup Training, Al Hosn Gas, Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 2014
Permit to Work for Commissioning, Tecnicas Reunidas, Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 2014
ADCO Document for Safe Driving, ETSDC, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Aug. 2013
Breathing Apparatus and Hydrogen Sulphide B.A & H S, ETSDC, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Aug. 2013
Project Management Professional PMP, UAE Society of Engineers, Dubai, UAE, April 2013
UAE Society of Engineers, Dubai, UAE
Electricity Wiring Regulations 2007-Course E1, Regulation and Supervision Bureau, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Jan. 2013
Competency Certificate, Permit to Work, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company, Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 2012
Fire Fighting and First Aid, Gulf Technical and Safety Training Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 2012
ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Training, Arkays Biz Solutions FZE, Dubai, UAE, June 2011
Competency Certificate, Permit to Work, Al Ain Distribution Company, Al Ain, UAE, Oct. 2008
Intensive Course in Quality Management, Quality Internal Auditing, Financial Management Engineering and Operations Management, United States Agency for International Development, Ramallah, Palestine, Sept. 2007
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2003, Jordan Engineers Association, Amman, Jordan, Feb. 2006
Professional Affiliations
Member of the Federation of Arab Engineers since Feb. 2013
Member of the UAE Society of Engineers since Aug. 2012
Member of the Palestinian Business Council since June 2012
Member of the Jordan Engineers Association since Jan. 2006
Member of the Egyptian Engineers Association since Sept. 2005
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 22 February 1982
Nationality: Jordan
Marital Status: Married
Driving License: UAE, Jordan
Languages: Arabic native, English fluent, Russian intermediate, Spanish basics
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