Electrical Engineer, Oil and Gas, Power Plant

Mr Salah LAIB

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

A -GENERAL INFORMATIONS:

• Name LAIB, FIRST NAME: SALAH

• Date and birthplace: 27/04/1965, Skikda, Algeria

• Marital status: Married

• Personal Address: Cité 126 Lgts, Bt H N 7, Skikda 21000, Algeria

• Nationality: Algerian

E-mail: *********@*****.**

Mobile: + 213 (0-658******

Education:

1985 - 1991

Diploma: Electrical engineer,

School: Annaba University, Algeria

Speciality : Electrical engineering

1980 - 1984

Diploma: BAC in maths;

School: ‘’Nouveau lycée El Harrouch”; Skikda; Algeria

Languages:

French

Excellent

English

Intermediate

Arabic

Native

Industrial knowledge:

oSONATRACH Oil and Gas Company:

SKIKDA LNG PLANT

Contractors:

oSOFREGAZ - France

oKBR - USA

Subcontractors:

oABB SADESPA

oHONEYWELL - DCS

oFABRICOM-Instrumentation

oMAN

oTRANE - HVAC

oJEC ALSTOM

oGeneral Electric GE

oSchneider Electric

oSIEMENS

oCEGELEC

Others :

Since 1994:

Certified Electrical Trainer,

Since 2000:

Sonatrach company Lecturer

Intervention level/Position:

oEngineering and Technical services

oConstruction;

oPre- Commissioning;

oCommissioning and Start up activities:

Good level

Good level

oMaintenance ( Oil and Gas Equipment’s and Systems)

Good level

oOperations ( Power generation and power distribution Systems)

Good level

Tools/Software: MS Office

Word

oExcel

oPower Point

B- PROFESSION EXPERIENCE

-December 2019: Electrical Coach at Ambatovy Company in Madagascar

-Mars 2018: Electrical Supervisor at PETRO CELTIC COMPANY; ALGERIA

Directs activities to ensure that construction, installation, and operational supervising and testing conform to functional specifications, recognized codes and standards, and customer requirements

-Mars 2017-2018: Electrical Trainer at the Algerian Petroleum Institute (IAP); Algeria

(Section Training)

SONATRACH – Skikda LNG Plant, Algeria

Skikda New LNG Project - Power Generation and power distribution

2013 – December 2016: Operating Utility Manager - LNG Mega Train

Description: The project consists in the construction of a LNG mega train in Skikda, with a production capacity of 4.5 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The project achievement is attributed to the company KBR.

Job description:

Manage four (04) teams (45 operators and engineers) working on shifts, ensure operations of power generation plant and power distribution. .

-Five (05) Gas turbines Frame 5 (5x25 MW) driven generators (GTG’s), supply normal Power to the LNG Train and part of existing facilities from 11kV to 30kV,, 5.5kV, 380V and 220C, for Transformers, GIS, Switchgears, Motors MCC, UPS, EDG….

Monitoring of all gas turbines and Electrical network distribution, using SPEEDTRONIC MARK 6 System, PMS (Power Management System), and Schneider electric system ENMCS (Electrical Network Monitoring and Control System, based on SEPAM, 40, 80,), IMCS, synchronization, load shedding and load sharing, etc.

Ensure that EDG: Emergency Diesel Generators are always available.

Apply and respect all safety rules and operating procedures required in power plant.

Ensure coaching and training of operating personnel

Proven experience in HSE risk management, procedures and standards related to LNG train and power plant.

Results: LNG Mega train in operation from 2013

2012-2013: Lead Electrical Commissioning and Start up Activities

Description: The project consists in the construction of a LNG mega train in Skikda, with a production capacity of 4.5 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The project achievement is attributed to the company KBR.

New LNG Train Algeria:

-Contractor: KBR (USA), Sub

-Contractor: General Electric GE (Nuevo Pignone)

-Schneider Electric,

Supervise electrical daily tasks and site activities and organize, if necessary, the team work

Ensure that all site activities are executed in a safe manner, according to Project Schedule / Quality /HSE standards, safety rules and procedures (Permit to work, LOTO, PPE….) and approved drawings and engineering Documents.

Ensure, before start up, that all equipment’s, Installations and systems are safe to use.

Lead erection and commissioning and start up activities in power plant, testing all electrical equipment’s and systems related to electrical network. (Cables, Transformers, Motors, UPS, Protections relay, EDG’s, switchgears, Breakers, MCC…)

To check GTG’s start up and all components (load sharing and load Shedding) according to manufacturer procedures

Ensure the LNG Liquefied production and associated facilities design, procurement, construction, commission and handover to Company in accordance with the applicable EPC Contract, specifications, standards, codes and best industrial practice

Results: Start-up of the Skikda LNG mega train and start of LNG production in 2013.

Skikda LNG TRAINS

2000 – 2012 : Lead engineering- Electrical

Description :

Leads a team of engineer’s responsible f/or:

Participate in development of Detailed Engineering documentation and update of Project documentation for LNG to ensure compliance with Codes, Standards, quality, safety regulations and Company Specifications;

Define. review, and endorse Electrical engineering deliverables; ensure interfaces with others disciplines,

Coordinate and manage the execution of Project Electrical Team responsible for specific Engineering, Commissioning and Operation of the given scope of work (in accordance with applicable EPC Contract) .to meet quality, schedule and cost requirements,

Perform leading role in liaison with Vendors of main electrical equipment to ensure compliance with Project requirements including factory acceptance tests FAT in Manufacturers’ shops and at the Site SAT;

Provide technical support to the project team;

Reviews and comments on Electrical System studies, Design Basis, cable sizing and other related engineering deliverables produced by EPC Contractor.

Coordinates technical problem raised and arrange meeting with Company concerned; follow up until rectification

In-depth knowledge of Electrical industry standards and Codes

Skikda LNG TRAINS Revamping Project (6 LNG trains, LPG Unit and Utiliy facilities)

1995 – 2000: Electrical Project Supervisor

1st Project Phase (3 LNG trains ; LPG Unit And utilities facilites) :1995- December 1997

Contractor: SOFREGAZ FRANCE: (Engineering + Construction, Commissioning and Start up),

Subcontractor (Electrical): ABB SADESPA (Spain)

Subcontractor (DCS): HONEYWELL (USA) (DCS SYSTEM TDC 3000)

Subcontractor (INSTRUMENTATION): FABRICOM (Belgium)

Subcontractor (Mechanical): MAN Company (Switzerland), JEC ALSTOM;

Subcontractor (HVAC): TRANE (USA)

DESCRITION of the Project:

The Project consists of revamping and upgrading of existing LNG and LPG Plant (facilities, equipment’s, and systems: Process, Electrical, mechanical and instrumentation) in order to Increase LNG and LPG production Capacities,

It consists to dismantling and removes a part of facilities, equipment and systems and adding new ones, according to the scope of the contract; technical specifications, documentations and diagrams, engineering, studies, and requirements of safety rules and standards.

Job description

Supervision of the electrical activities related to LNG and LPG facilities, equipment’s and systems.

Verification of compliance of electrical work undertaken in accordance to existing standards and specifications, to plans and diagrams, to the scope of the contract;

Participation in various tests of pre commissioning/commissioning

Startup of Electrical equipment’s and systems; cables, transformers, switchgears, motors MV and LV, UPS, emergency Systems EDG, Protection Relays, including electrical substations, buildings (HVAC system, lighting,) …etc.;

Testing mechanical completions, provisional and final, lifting points Reservations.

Participation and reporting related to meetings and presentations;

Extensive knowledge’s in power management, power generation system including electrical protections

-Methods: According to the schedule of planning Work, a Team (SOFREGAZ and Sonatrach) ensure the supervision and controlling all daily scope activity execution on the site.

-Interface Meetings organized in the morning to follow and to discuss about all the project issues (progress, delay, site concern, human resources and materials constraints…solutions.)

Results: achievement of the first project phase in the delay, in accordance with contract requirements and safety standards

1997 – 2000 : Electrical Project Supervisor

2nd Project Phase (3 LNG trains ; LPG Unit And Utilities facilities)

Contractor: KBR, USA

Subcontractor: ABB SADESPA, SPAIN

Job description

The Project consists of revamping and upgrading existing LNG and LPG Plant (Electrical, mechanical and instrumentation…..) in order to Increase the LNG and LPG production capacities.

It consists in:

Dismantling and remove a part of facilities, equipment and systems adding new one

Supervision of the electrical activities related to LNG and LPG facilities, equipment’s and systems.

Verification of compliance of electrical work undertaken in accordance to existing standards and specifications, to plans and diagrams, to the scope of the contract;

Participation in various tests of pre commissioning/commissioning activities

Startup of Electrical equipment’s and systems; cables, transformers, switchgears, motors MV and LV, UPS, emergency Systems EDG, Protection Relays, including electrical substations, buildings (HVAC system, lighting,.)…etc.;

Testing mechanical completions, provisional and final, lifting points Reservations.

Participation and reporting related to meetings and presentations;

1993-1995 : Maintenance Electrical Engineer

Description :

Ensure the availability, reliability and operation continuity of all electrical equipment’s, Facilities and systems in the LNG /LPG plant, in accordance to procedures, codes and standards

During:

The normal operating of the LNG train, and associate LPG facilities,

The Programmed shutdown of the LNG train; and LPG Unit

The shutdown (trip) using GMAO system;

Analyse Electrical equipment and Power Distribution Control System repeated problems and seek solutions and implement them.

Application of preventive maintenance programs with focus on optimizing costs

Fully responsible for effective, efficient, and safe performance of plant electrical equipment and

System

Participate in preparing preventive maintenance schedule related to all electrical equipment’s Facilities and systems, such as motors, transformers, switchgears, earthing protection circuits; and HVAC system.

Ensure preventive maintenance activities (transformers, motors, switchgears, UPS…,) according to planning and participate in preparing of five years maintenance including HVAC system.

Ensure that: procedures and safety rules: are; respected and applied according to HSE requirements. (PTW, LOTO…Use of PPE...).

To Supervise the ENMCS (Electrical Network monitoring and Control System), system based on Microprocessors relays.

To be informed of the availability of necessary maintenance spares part in Warehouse;

To troubleshoot problems, identify reasons and recommend remedial actions to ensure that Maintenance Services provided safety, availability and efficiently.

Control and schedule all day to day maintenance activities on onshore locations, routine and non- routine, breakdown and shutdown;

Comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards set by the company, and contribute to his effort by ensuring that his subordinates and others have the same approach.

To make a reporting to the hierarchy of meetings and presentations

To Prepare / review and update procedures for maintaining electrical Equipment, enhance and suggest Procedures to equipment efficiency.

C- TRAINING EXPERIENCE

A-Mars 2017 – 2018 Electrical Trainer at the Algerian Petroleum Institute IAP

-Provide electrical training for technicians and engineers in classroom and in site ( in necessary) at the Algerian Petroleum Institute of IAP ;

-Prepare, develop and provide operating manuals, maintenance and HSE procedures for operators, technicians and engineers within power and energy sectors.

-….etc

B-Mars 1994- 2016 : Electrical Instructor

I have been involved in many important training projects; since 1994, I provide courses for operators, maintenance

Technicians in refineries, petrochemical plants and LNG plants…..

-I provide training, full and part time, for technicians and engineers levels, i prepare, develop and teach electrical courses related to engineering, operating and maintenance equipment’s and systems from 30kV; 5.5kV, 380V, such as, transformers, switchgears motors, UPS, electrical protection relays (microprocessors) in power plant and LNG Plant;

-I provide HSE courses ; such as PTW, LOTO, Risk assessment, shut down procedures and operations manuals courses …, in room and in site, both theoretical and practical training, i evaluate tests and other examinations and assessments.

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In addition, I prepare, develop and provide operating manuals, maintenance; HSE and Shutdown procedures for operators, technicians and engineers within power and energy sectors.

C- CERTIFICATES (TRAINING):

1994: Training on electrical standards applicable to LNG facilities.

1996: Electrical Network Monitoring and Control System Schneider electric system, France.

1996: Electrical protection relays (microprocessors) training, configuration and Maintenance; MEAUX, FRANCE;

1997: Electrical PLC protection training, Application for motors, transformers,…etc. Configuration, loading and

Maintenance, ICE, France.

1998: PLC Schneider Electric TSX 45-20 training,

2005:Process monitoring system training, SIEMENS PLC SIMATIC S7 BRUSSELS, BELGIUM,

2006: Management Training,

2007: Training on Catholic and corrosion protection, concepts, and Calculations

2007: ATEX Training area, NORISKO, France

2008: Training Project Management; Algeria

2009: Training of electrical authority (ability) skills.

2010: Training on analytical and risk assessment (INERIS France), 05 units.

2012: Speedtronic GE MARK VI training (Gas turbine Frame 5), NUOVO PIGNONE

2012: DCS training, Honeywell.

2014: PNL Training Courses, Sonatrach training center, Algeria

2016: Blackout Procedure shut down procedure, HSE procedure…

Note: I have good level in technical writing, such as technical manuals, operating manuals, procedures, business Proposals (Bids) Reports; emails, memos,and letters etc

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