Basem Ismail

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Address: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Nationality: Canadian

Availability: 30 days notice

WHAT I DO BRING TO THE TABLE:

A track record of achievements with testimonials from leaders in the industry and academia with a total of 9 years of experience.

A master’s holder from University of Exeter, a top 100 TIMES’ University and top 3 universities worldwide in water networks research and optimization.

A strong grasp of Abu Dhabi code and UK water industry best practices.

Advanced knowledge in hydraulics with hydraulic modeling proficiency and experience in field trials.

High capacity to interpret field data and analyze hydraulic systems weaknesses.

Knowledge in all aspects of water design (hydraulics, reliability, resilience, pipe sizing, storage elements, etc.)

Experience in optimizing engineering designs and decisions using hydraulic modeling, Genetic Algorithm and cost/benefit analysis.

Former experience as the in-house consultant for a Abu Dhabi based utilities company.

Experience in asset management (water mains, pump stations, valves, etc.), pipe life design and PAS 55.

Maintained CPD record.

Working towards C.Eng designation with UK based Institute of Water (IoW), expected in 2021.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

1) University of Exeter*, MSc in Water Management (With Distinction)

2015–2016

*UoE is top 93 university worldwide (2016) according to Times Higher Education

2) University of Western Ontario, Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

2004–2008

Languages:

English, Arabic and intermediate French

Professional Membership: Working towards chartered engineering

Training & CPD:

Fundamentals of assets management and PAS 55 (endorsed by IAM)

PMP exam preparation course

Excellence in maintenance practices and applying RCFA

Project management using Primavera 6 (fundamentals)

Fundamentals of AutoCAD

First aid at work

Canadian Ontario G2 and UAE driving license

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

O&M Water Engineer– Present- 1 year & 7 months Aug 2017 to Present

abu dhabi distribution company (ADDC),

Ghayathi-Ruwais, Western Region, Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE

Leading day-to-day O&M activities in Ghayathi-Ruwais area (total demand 30MGD).

Working on enhancing water network performance and services Ghayathi-Ruwais which includes pump rescheduling, network modification and attending hidden leakages.

Providing technical assistance and input to Western Region management.

Managing planning water shutdowns (100mm to 600mm diameter).

Review water designs and drawings submitted by contractor against ADDC standards and specifications.

Working on introducing new operation and maintenance technologies (developed in UK) through FEKRAH initiative.

Direct supervision of small projects (less than AED7 million) acting as the in-house consultant.

Participating in studies and multiple projects as the team leader of Ghayath-Ruwais water office, notably:

a) Project 1: Replacement of old pipelines in Western Region

b) Project 2: New Ghayathi development to supply near future demand of 25 MGD

Achievement: Investigated, identified and replaced an isolation valve in a pump station which saved 20,000 Gallons per day and 5% of pumping energy.

Achievement: Conducted a study in an area (10.5 MGD) highlighting the system shortcomings, analyzing the two pump stations performance and suggesting limited modifications to significantly increase the existing pumps efficiency (+15% on average) while paying back via energy savings and maximize assets lifecycle.

Achievement: Managed to reduce the night pressure on Ghayathi City by 1.5 Bar through low cost data acquisition and field study techniques.

Achivement: Succeeded in reducing leakage rates by on 600mm Water Main by 60% by rescheduling pumps to minimize night pressure.

Achievement: Investigated the faults of a series of interconnected Pressure Reducing Valves operating at 10 bar. Analyzed data from site, constructed P-Q curve for each valve, identified system design weaknesses and proposed a new efficient design to minimize leakages and streamline operation.

Achievement: Prepared an emergency plan for long shutdowns for Ghayathi City which increased the stored water reserves, limited affected customers and accelerated the release of accumulated air.

MSc in Water Management Student - 1 year Sep2015 to Sep2016

university of exeter

Exeter, Devon, England, UK

MSc thesis: Dynamic topology pressure management in a practical and cost effective approach. The thesis received distinction.

Relevant coursework and projects:

(1) Modeling & calibrating a small town in EPANET

(2) Drainage system design of a small town using Modified Rational Method

(3) Optimizing the operation of 3 hydropower reservoirs using Genetic Algorithm

(4) Designing water treatment plant based on MWH practice manuals.

Head of O&M Unit (Acting) – 1 year & 5 months Mar2014 to Aug2015

abu dhabi distribution company (ADDC),

Ghayathi-Ruwais, Western Region, Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE

I was the acting manager of Ghayathi-Ruwais area (30 million Gallon per day):

Studied and planned several network modifications in order to enhance the water service by employing cost/benefit analysis and technical evaluation.

Prepared numerous waterworks designs for maintenance and replacement works according to ADWEA typical details and standards.

Scheduled corrective and preventive maintenance on water assets (diameter 100-600mm – materials: GRP, DI and HDPE) to help meet the asset management plan (annual and 5 years).

Repaired many flow meters and installed FCVs where needed to achieve a reliable and profitable distribution system.

Performed emergency maintenance on main pipelines 100-600mm DI and HDPE pipes.

The in-house consultant and manager for the unforeseen waterworks project in Ghayathi area

Achievement: Detected and repaired undiscovered (hidden) leakages which saved my employer 140,000 Gallons/day.

Achievement: Led an initiative to rehabilitate Ghayathi’s market. When the small project was finished the daily water complaints were reduced from a daily average of three complaints to zero.

Achievement: Repaired the control valves of Sir Baniyas Island with a low cost but efficient solution which saved more than 150,000 dollars’ worth of asset replacement work.

Achievement: Introduced new water quality related products to ADDC for the first time (Plaintest's InstaChlore) which has created a great culture change in the water division of O&M.

Operation and Maintenance Supervisor (Clean Water) - 4 years & 10 months

abu dhabi distribution company (ADDC),

Mirfa,Western Region, Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE

May 2009 to March 2014

I assisted the network manager of Mirfa area (20 million Gallon per day) with his day to day duties:

Responsible for a team which performs preventive and emergency corrective maintenance.

Performed maintenance for pipes of diameters 100 – 800 mm (DI and HDPE).

Cost estimation to in-house and contractor activities.

Issue water NOC with the aid of site inspection, as-built drawings and GIS database.

Planned leak detection, assets inspections and preventive maintenance activities.

Experienced with ADDC and ADWEA standards (UAE‘s local water authorities).

Drawings reviews for water pipelines projects (P&I, workshop and as-built).

Submittals reviewing, site inspection and snag lists preparation for the following projects:

a.Water supply to falcons compound in Assab area (HDPE OD 110-350mm – length: 22 km).

b.Water supply to Al-Radim VIP villas in Mirfa area (HDPE OD 225-350mm-length: 8 km).

c.Water network replacement in Abu Al Abyad Island (HDPE OD 110-800mm- length:70km).

IT SKILLS:

1)WaterCAD, EPANET 2.0, PIPE 2000 and PIPE FLO

2)Primavera 6

3)Maximo (CMMS)

4)Geographical Information System (ArcGIS)

5)GANetXL and SolveXL

6) Microsoft Office Suit and Paint

READING:

Boulos, P., Lansey, K. and Karney, B. (2004) Comprehensive water distribution systems analysis handbook. MWH Soft, Inc.

Trifunovic, N. (2006). Introduction to urban water distribution - IHE Delft lecture note series. Taylor & Francis Group.

Savic, D. and Banyard, J. (2011). Water distribution systems. ICE Publishing.

Chris, L. (2012). International case studies in asset management. ICE Publishing.

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