Senior Electrical Engineer Oil & Gas / MV-LV Power Systems
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashraf-zayed
Tripoli, Libya
Single
Holder of a valid Dutch visa (1-year) enabling residence in the Netherlands and facilitating work permit procedures
Ashraf Zayed
Electrical Engineer
Summary
Electrical Engineer with hands-on
experience in oil and gas projects,
specializing in low and medium
voltage power systems. Currently
working as an Electrical Support
Engineer at Rida Technical Services,
with one year of ongoing experience
in oil and gas projects. In addition, I
have 3 years of experience in
electrical and mechanical
maintenance in a fast-paced
beverage production environment,
and 2 years as an Electrical
Supervisor, leading medium-voltage
substation installations and cable
testing. I am known for being quick to
learn, adaptable, and effective at
solving technical problems. I enjoy
working on challenging projects and
always aim to improve system
performance and reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Power Engineering
University of Tripoli
Spring/2015 – Fall/2019
73.69% (Good)
Published research paper in IEEE
"Comparison of a Hybrid Power
System with a Conventional Diesel
System," 2022 IEEE 2nd International
Maghreb Meeting of the Conference
on Sciences and Techniques of
Automatic Control and Computer
Engineering (MI-STA), Sabratha,
Libya, 2022, pp. 727-732, doi:
10.1109/MI-
STA54861.2022.9837644.
Languages
Arabic: Native Proficiency
English: Professional Working
Proficiency
Areas of Expertise
Power Systems Analysis & Design
Troubleshooting & Repairs
Installation & Commissioning
Control Systems & Instrumentation
Services and Maintenance
AutoCAD, MATLAB, ETAP & MS Office
Electrical Project Supervision
Technical Support & Consultation
Professional Experience
RIDA TECHNICAL SERVICES Aug 2024 – Present
Electrical Engineer
Design and analyze electrical power systems (LV/MV) for oil and gas projects, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
Perform sizing of electrical components, including cables, transformers, and protective devices, while ensuring system stability and safety.
Conduct detailed electrical calculations such as voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, and load flow studies to optimize system performance.
Preparation and presentation of technical proposals, engineering drawings, and comprehensive documentation for oil & gas projects.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical issues, streamline operations, and enhance project execution.
GENERAL ELECTRICITY COMPANY OF LIBYA (GECOL) J un 2022 – Present Project Supervisor (Part-time)
Oversee the preparation and development of 30/11 kV injection and conversion stations.
Perform comprehensive electrical testing using Megger CENTRIX 2.0 to ensure the integrity and safety of electrical systems.
Lead the installation and commissioning of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
AL ZAHRA COMPANY FOR FOOD INDUSTRIES
(Alnada Factory)
Aug 2021 – J ul 2024
Maintenance Engineer
Manage maintenance and operational efficiency of PET and glass beverage production lines.
Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults, ensuring minimal downtime.
Lead the installation and commissioning of new machinery and production lines.
Maintain and repair motors, pumps, drives, conveyors, valves, solenoids, breakers, sensors and relays, ensuring electrical system integrity to ensure smooth operation.
Implement modifications and improvements to enhance production line efficiency.
Contributed to the installation and commissioning of a KRONES production line with a capacity of 24,000 bottles per hour (bph).
Contributed to the modification of an EKTAM production line (16,000 bph) to accommodate a new product and played a key role in the successful restart of a KRONES PET production line (9,000 bph) after 10 years of being halted.
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