Power Plant
Resume:
Ahmed Barakat Almishrafy
Jeddah, KSA
E-mail: *****************@*****.***
Mobile (KSA): +966-***-******
Mobile (Egypt): +20-100-*******
Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Systems – Process Industry – Projects Management Seasoned, competent professional seeking a management position to utilized multifaceted competencies in delivering outstanding results, thus adding value to the organization Executive Synopsis
Versatile, accomplished Electrical and Electronics Engineer with 18+ years of rich hands-on experience with reputable organizations in the manufacturing sector in the Middle East.
Extensive experience in project management related to design, installation, testing, commissioning and start-up of electrical, instrumentation, automation and control systems in process industries producing sugar and acrylic fiber.
Experienced in maintenance of electrical equipment, instrumentation, automation and control systems of process units, power plant and utilities including preventive and corrective maintenance to deliver targeted plant availability and reliability.
Sound hands on experience in logic programming and modifications of automation systems including PLCs, DCS and SCADA from global vendors like Siemens, ABB, Yokogawa, Emerson and Foxboro.
Capable of managing all aspects of project tendering from design and design review through preparation of tender documents, technical evaluation of bids/offers, contracting, vendor kick-off meetings to supervision of project execution.
Deft in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders as well as leading and motivating professional teams eliciting superior performances.
Proactive, achievement driven professional with strong work ethic, integrity and excellent communicating, problem solving, decision making, planning and executing skills. Core Competencies
Automation and Control Systems
Project Management
Maintenance Management
DCS/PLC Logic Programming
Commissioning and Start-up
Process Optimization
Vendor Management
Technical Deliverables
Food Safety – BRC & HACCP
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Industrial Safety
Schedule and Budget Control
Stakeholder Relations
Teamwork and Leadership
Technical Domains
Automation
PLC, DCS & SCADA Systems: Siemens
SIMATIC PCS7, ABB 800XA,
Yokogawa CENTUM CS3000, Omron
CX, Emerson Delta V
Network Protocols: PROFIBUS,
Foundation Fieldbus
Design & Configuration Software:
Rockwell Automation RSLogix5000
Electrical & Instrumentation
Solenoid Valves, Control Valves
Pumps, AC & DC Motors,
Transformers, Generators, MCCs,
Switchgear, SIMOCODE motor
management system, SINAMICS
drives, Micromaster drives, hydraulic
circuits and electronic cards
Professional Experience
United Sugars Company, Jeddah KSA, November 2015 to date USC – a subsidiary of Savola Group Company – is one of the largest sugar refineries in the world in capacity.
Manager – Electrical and Instrumentation Design and Projects Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team in planning and execution of all works related to electrical, instrumentation & control systems of various projects.
Direct all activities from design to start-up and commissioning of the plant unit ensuring achievement of scope, specifications, delivery and budget objectives.
Coordinate all design and procurement activities including preparation of tender documents and technical evaluation of vendor bids/offers and recommendation for award of contracts.
Administer contracts, organize and attend vendor kick-off meetings and oversee all activities at site ensuring on time, safe and quality execution of planned jobs.
Work closely with various departments of the company enabling resolution of issues and smooth execution and progress of the project.
Conduct engineering reviews of all project submittals ensuring compliance with approved specifications, design data and plans.
Lead and coordinate all activities related to testing, commissioning, start-up and logic programming of all electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
Participate in technical and progress review meetings with vendors, user departments and contribute to achievement of project objectives.
Supervise the departmental staff and provide required guidance and training to build competencies as well as improve efficiency and productivity.
Serve as a member of the plant’s Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) team as well as the food safety team for ensuring compliance with BRC and HACCP requirements.
Key Project
Migration of the existing ORSI control system to Siemens SIMATIC PCS7 system for all factory stations as well as newly added stations. Page 2 of 2
Pt100 temperature sensors,
Thermocouples, automatic valves,
transmitters
Flow meters – orifice, Annubar,
vortex & mass
OEMs: Emerson Fisher, Rosemount,
Siemens, Yokogawa, ABB, Foxboro
Telecommunication
PSTN structure, Local Loop
Transmission, Fiber Optic Cables,
Signaling including SS7 and CCTV
systems
Education & Training
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical &
Electronics Engineering
Mansoura University, Egypt
September 1996 – May 2001
Grade: Very Good
Training
Advanced Fire Alarm System Design
as per NFPA 72, SFPE, Dubai UAE,
2017
Food Safety – BRC & HACCP, Jeddah
KSA, 2016
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM),
Jeddah KSA, 2016
Project Management Professional
(PMP), Project Management Institute
(PMI), 2015
SIMATIC PCS7 V7.1, Siemens,
Germany, 2009
CENTUM CS3000 DCS, Yokogawa,
Bahrain, 2006
Power Station Blackout, Cairo
University, Egypt, 2004
Personal Information
Nationality: Egypt
Date of Birth: DD MMM YYYY
Languages: English, Arabic
Software: MS Office, MS Project,
EPLAN, AutoCAD
Marital Status: Married
References: Available on request
Early Career Highlights
Al Sharkiya Sugar Company (Al Nouran Group), Al Sharkiya Egypt, Electrical & Instrumentation Department Manager, January 2015 – November 2015
Managed the electrical and instrumentation department of the new 12,000 T beet/per day factory.
Supervised the team in all activities related to electrical, instrumentation & control systems including design, preparation of tender documents, technical evaluation of offers, contracting, vendor kick-off meetings, engineering review to ensure compliance with design data, plant start-up, commissioning and maintenance.
Alexandria Sugar Company (Savola Group), Alexandria Egypt, Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer, November 2012 – January 2015
Led the start-up, commissioning, DCS programming and maintenance for Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 DCS, field instruments and electrical drives across all factory stations, power station and utilities of the new sugar refinery. Nile Sugar Company (Orascom Group), Alexandria Egypt, Senior Instrumentation
& Control Engineer, May 2008 – November 2012
Dealt with start-up, commissioning and maintenance of automation systems – Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 DCS, field instruments and electrical drives – across all plant locations, power station and utilities of the new sugar factory.
Performed all tasks related to DCS logic modifications and programming for the automation system covering Siemens SIMATIC PCS7 V7, CPU 417 and Siemens PROFIBUS for field instruments.
Alexandria Fiber Company (Aditya Birla Group), Alexandria Egypt, Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer, January 2007 – May 2008
Dealt with installation of field instruments and calibration, testing & repair of all pneumatic & electronic control instrumentation in the process areas and utilities of the acrylic fiber manufacturing plant.
Planned and ensured availability of materials & equipment needed for DCS logic programming, maintenance, breakdown repairs and shutdowns of the plant.
Performed other duties including preparation of time sheets, store stock requisitions, accident reports, 5 Why analysis and special technical reports.
Control Systems: PLCs – Siemens S7 300 & 400 and Allen Bradley Micrologix 1200 & RSLOGIX 5000; DCS – Yokogawa CENTUM CS3000R3 with EC401 and Emerson Delta V
Nobaria Sugar Company (owned by the Government of Egypt), Alexandria Egypt, Senior instrumentation & Control Engineer, January 2004 – January 2007
Worked in the factory producing sugar by processing beet, dealing with design, installation, commissioning, start-up & DCS logic programming of the automation & control systems and field instruments of factory units including steam boilers, turbines, process units, lime kiln, pulp press, pulp drier, water treatment plant and wastewater treatment plant.
Control Systems: DCS – Yokogawa CENTUM CS3000R5 with Foundation Fieldbus; PLCs – Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7-400 & ABB 800XA
Egyptian Sugar Company (owned by the Government of Egypt), Alexandria, Egypt, Instrumentation & Control Engineer, January 2002 – January 2004
Looked after maintenance of control systems – Siemens SIMATIC S5 PLC and field instruments – PID controllers, automatic valves, pressure & flow transmitters, position sensors, Pt100 temperature sensors, thermocouples and scales of the sugar factory sections, power plant and utilities.
Participated in the commissioning and start-up of the wastewater treatment plant with Siemens S7-300 control system.
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