Process Controls & Engineering Management Specialist
Resume:
SAMER KOREK
+961******* **********@*******.*** Tripoli, Lebanon
E D U C A T I O N
MSc Engineering Management
University of Leeds, UK
MSc Project Management
University of Salford, UK
2023-2024
Technical Bachelor of Science in
Industrial Electronics LT
Technical Institute of Tripoli,
Lebanon
2004 – 2006
HND in Electronics TS
Technical Institute of Zghorta,
Lebanon
1992 – 1995
Professional Memberships
Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
– Member
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Leadership & Engineering
Management
Outage & Maintenance Execution
DCS/SCADA & Automation (Metso
maxDNA, ABB 800xA, EGATROL, ALSPA
P320, Siemens S7)
Risk Management & Regulatory
Compliance
Business & Operations Strategy
Process Optimization
RCA, RCM, MoC, HSSE
Sustainability, GHG & ESG
Stakeholder Engagement
P R O F I L E
Strategic Engineering Leader with over 25 years of expertise in power-plant operations, maintenance management, and automation systems. Proven ability to drive operational efficiency, lead multidisciplinary teams, and implement high-impact strategic initiatives. Adept at optimizing asset performance, overseeing major plant outages, and aligning maintenance strategies with business objectives. Strong track record in risk management, regulatory compliance, change leadership, and sustainability. Involved in structured fact-finding, fault investigations, and major failure analysis, translating evidence into corrective and preventive measures. Passionate about ESG principles and driving sustainability-driven innovation within the energy sector. P R O F E S S I O N A L EX P E R I E N C E
DCS Engineer, Deputy Maintenance Manager & Outage Manager DIETSMANN / Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)/ NNPC – AFAM VI CCGT, Nigeria/ 2013 – Present
• Spearhead the strategic planning and execution of maintenance and outage operations for a 660 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant.
• Led and managed a team of 60+ engineers and technicians, ensuring seamless coordination across Mechanical, Electrical, and I&C disciplines.
• Implemented Management of Change (MoC) processes, enhancing operational flexibility and regulatory compliance.
• Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Risk-Based Inspections (RBI) to prevent failures and improve asset integrity.
• Played a key role in the annual review of Permit to Work (PTW) procedures, ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
• Developed sustainability initiatives aligned with ESG frameworks to improve plant efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
• Utilized SAP to streamline maintenance planning, work execution, and performance tracking.
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, leading performance reviews, skill development, and cross-functional collaboration.
Site Engineer
BCC Services, Lebanon/ September 2008 – March 2013
• Managed DCS & I&C engineering teams for power plant rehabilitation, commissioning, and construction projects across multiple countries Jordan, Oman, India, Pakistan, Italy.
• Led project teams, ensuring timely completion and adherence to project specifications and budgets.
• Implemented project management best practices, improving efficiency and risk mitigation.
S K I L L S
DCS Systems: ABB, Siemens S7,
METSO, ALSPA P320, TRICONEX
Asset Expertise: Deep knowledge
of Siemens gas turbines (V94.2 /
SGT5-2000E).
Alstom gas turbines (GT13E2);
Alstom steam turbines; HRSGs;
Generators; Transformers; BOP
Instrumentation: Gas
Chromatographs, Fire Detection,
ESD, Emission Monitoring,
Chemical Analysis Instruments
Languages: English, French & Arabic
TECHNICAL TRAINING
Leadership & Strategic Management
Internal Audit Training
Management of Change (MOC)
Strategic Maintenance Execution
Sustainability & ESG Compliance
CO2 Emission Management
Incident & Investigation
Reporting
Emergency Response Training
Confined Space Training
HUET Training
Maintenance & Reliability
Reliability-Centered
Maintenance (RCM)
SAP
Maintenance Integrity Execution
(MIE)
DCS & Automation Training
ABB Genoa – Italy: Industrial IT
System 800xA Symphony
Harmony
ABB Genoa – Italy: Power
Generation Portal (PGP)
Senior Central Control Room Operator
Beddawi Combined Cycle Power Plant, Lebanon/November 1998 – May 2011
• Operated and monitored Siemens V94.2 gas turbines, HRSGs, and steam turbines, optimizing plant performance.
• Supervised control room operations, ensuring plant reliability and rapid response to operational issues.
I&C Commissioning Technician
Beddawi Combined Cycle Power Plant, Lebanon / March 1997 – November 1998
• Commissioned INFI 90 Bailey DCS systems, ensuring system readiness and functionality.
• Calibrated and tested critical instrumentation across multiple plant systems, improving accuracy and operational reliability.
Next Steps & Career Aspirations
Seeking a strategic leadership role in power plant operations, maintenance management, or industrial automation, with a focus on business strategy, ESG implementation, and sustainability-driven innovations while strengthening reliability programs and incident- learning across complex generation assets.
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