Engineer Engineering
Resume:
HATEM ZAKI
Burnaby, British Columbia V5E 3A3
+1-778-***-****, +1-778-***-****, +1-604-***-****
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https://sites.google.com/site/zakihatem/
OBJECTIVE: Engineering Leadership / Project / Program Management Position HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over Twenty-five years of solid extensive experience in Electrical Distribution Systems
Over eighteen years of experience in electrical utilities with ten years in Asset Management
Ph.D in smart electric power distribution systems
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng. & P.E.) in British Columbia, Ontario and Nevada
Registered Project Management Professional (PMP)
Influential Technical Leader with strong Teaching, coaching and Mentoring skills
Strategic thinker with integrated planning approaches
Specialized in delivering critical tasks and high-risk projects
Strong Business writing skills with strong data management abilities
Technical background with hands on advanced Management/Leadership approaches
Excellent communication and problem solving skills with effective mentorship abilities
Excellent team worker, self-motivated with strong organizational multi-tasking skills PROFESSIONAL ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Experienced in design and project management of utility distribution systems
Solid background utilizing and developing power system analysis software
Accurate project estimator with advanced estimating tools usage
Skilled in shop drawings, design and engineering of electrical distribution systems
Familiar with distribution automation systems and self-adjusting protection systems
Specialized in metropolitan area electric systems with focus on smart grid approaches
Recognized abilities in resolving system capacity and reliability Issues
Hands on use of value Engineering and life cycle analysis economic techniques
Skilled in shop drawings, design of subway transportation workshops and passenger stations
Ability to monitor and control team and project performances using justified measures HIGHLIGHTS OF ACHIEVEMENTS
Lead Multiple Projects and tasks with Capitals totaling over $200 Million
Lead and Participated in preparation of complete area plans including sustain requirements
Resolved Capacity Issues for many load centers (Municipalities) within British Columbia
Planned Re-habilitation of Downtown Vancouver H-Frames and Dual Radial Systems
Prepared Capital Program annual budgets for Urban and Rural area systems averaging $15M
Participated in Area Capacity Studies with Transmission and Substation Planning Groups
Managed Municipality and Ministry of Transportation requirements for Projects’ Delivery
Developed and participated in several system Construction Standards and Specifications COMPUTER SKILLS
Computer Program development using FORTRAN, VISUAL BASIC, MATLAB, C/C++
Mastering MS-OFFICE (EXCEL, ACCESS, WORD, POWER POINT, VISIO and PROJECT)
Drafting and design using AutoCAD packages
Familiar with Power system analysis programs such as:
MatrixND ver.4.7 statistics program for analysis and forecasting of time series data
EDSA ver.2.9 power system analysis package
PTI-PSS/E Transmission power system analysis package
ASPEN-One Liner Program for protection relay coordination
CYME packages for distribution systems analysis and protection coordination
Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Load Forecast Software MatrixND Hatem Zaki 778-***-****, 778-***-**** *********@*******.*** EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Senior Distribution Engineer/Planner 2004-2019
BC Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro), Vancouver, BC, Canada
Planned distribution systems for the Metro, Southern Interior and Fraser Valley areas
Project Managed system improvement and customer projects totaling over $185M
Designed more than 20 distribution system projects with variable complexities
Prepared and estimated capital budgets for system improvement projects
Lead several studies for system enhancement and improvement including capacity area studies
Lead and Prepared Load Forecast for areas of responsibilities
Prepared, coordinated and lead business cases and change notices for multiple-projects
Drafted multiple community responses and Executive management briefing notes
Managed Stakeholder needs such as Municipalities to serve project delivery purposes Distribution Engineering Supervisor 2001-2004
Waterloo North Hydro Inc., Waterloo, ON, Canada
Reviewed and approved system expansion overhead designs and customer service layouts
Ensured accordance of designs with engineering standards
Project Managed Projects totaling over $12M
Participated in system planning and expansion activities
Prepared Capital Budget for Overhead System Expansion
Coordinated activities with other utilities, agencies and stakeholders
Prepared Easement requirements and Legal documents serving overhead systems
Developed and maintained material specifications and overhead standards
Lead a group of Engineering technicians for capital program delivery Senior Engineer/Lead 1995-2001
EPS Engineering Company, Cairo, Egypt
Studied reasons for electric power losses in distribution systems in Cairo, Alexandria, South Upper Egypt, Libya, and Yemen
Planned sub-transmission and distribution systems for Alexandria zone and Yemen
Solved power quality problems in industrial power and control networks for companies such as Zamel Steel, SUCO and General Petroleum Company
Coordinated protection systems and reviewed control systems Electrical Designer 1995
Sabbour Associates, Cairo, Egypt
Designed outdoor power distribution systems for projects in Red Sea entertainment areas and Upper Egypt industrial zone
Designed street lighting networks for the Red sea area
Calculated bills of quantities for all projects
Junior/Drafting Engineer 1994-1995
EHAF Consultants, Cairo, Egypt
Participated in shop drawings for the Greater Cairo Underground Metro (subway)
Designed indoor and outdoor lighting schemes
Surveyed and supervised electrical work-sites
Designer 1992-1994
ETC Company, Cairo, Egypt
Designed Medium and Low voltage external networks
Supervised the installation of HOMAC equipment
Participated in specification preparation of Oil fields
Supplied electrical equipment for control and switching power supplies AWARDS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Award of Excellence 2007 from Belford University, USA
Five certificate of Achievements from BCHydro for Outstanding and Beyond Expectations work
Registered mentor with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (APEG), BC, Canada
APEG and Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) membership numbers 28672 and 100056896 respectively
IEEE membership no. 41235172
Project management Institute (PMI) membership no. 836131
Director of Risk Management and Registered Instructor with PMI - Canadian West Coast Chapter
IEC subcommittee membership group number 60730 (Currently Inactive)
Research paper published in IEEE-MEPCON 2000 conference, Cairo, Egypt OTHER HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Enjoys Swimming, Soccer, computer programming and reading Also, teaching and Mentorship
Hatem Zaki 778-***-****, 778-***-**** __ *********@*******.*** LIST OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACHIEVEMENTS
Ph.D. Degree in Smart Distribution Systems Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt 2019 Strategic Decision Making, University of British Columbia, BC, Canada 2012 Structured Decision Making BC HYDRO, Burnaby, BC, Canada 2008 Project Management Techniques, University of British Columbia, BC, Canada 2008 Dr Sc. Degree in Engineering Management Belford University, USA 2007 Value Engineering APEG BC, Vancouver, BC, Canada 2007 Life Cycle Costing APEG BC, Vancouver, BC, Canada 2007 IEEE Power System Protection BCHYDRO, Burnaby, BC, Canada 2007 PMP Certification Preparation Walter Wawrick Seminar, Vancouver, BC, Canada 2006 Service Excellence certificate BCHYDRO, Burnaby, BC, Canada 2005 CYME - CYMDIST/CYMTCC Training BCHYDRO, Burnaby, BC, Canada 2005 Power Distribution Engineering Workshop BCHYDRO, Burnaby, BC, Canada 2004 Budgeting Skills for Professionals Waterloo North Hydro Inc., Waterloo, ON, Canada 2003 O/H and U/G power distribution design Waterloo North Hydro Inc., Waterloo, ON, Canada 2003 Frontline Leadership, Ph1, Ph2 & Ph3 Electric Distribution Authority, Toronto, ON, Canada 2002 AutoCAD mapping and GIS introduction Waterloo North Hydro Inc., Waterloo, ON, Canada 2002 Job Search and Work Placement New Canadian Program, Waterloo, ON, Canada 2001 M.Sc. Degree in Electric Power Networks Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt 1999 B.Sc. Degree in Electric Power Engineering Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt 1992
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