Senior Power Plant Electrical Operations Engineer

Mahmoud Ghwila

Tripoli, Libya ********@*****.*** 002**-********* mahmoud ben ghwila

SUMMARY

Senior Electrical Engineer with over 30 years of experience in power generation, specializing in the operation and management of steam and gas-fired power plants. Extensive expertise in power plant operations, unit start-up and shutdown, emergency response, operational planning, team leadership, and ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.

Progressed through key operational positions from Power Generation Unit Operator to Assistant Shift Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, and currently Head of Operations Department at West Tripoli Power Plant. Strong background in power plant operation, personnel supervision, operational safety, maintenance coordination, and performance optimization. EDUCATION

Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power Engineering) 2012 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 2005 Higher Diploma in Electrical Power Generation Engineering 1991 EXPERIENCE

Head of Operations Department 2012 – Present

West Tripoli Power Plant – General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of power generation units.

• Lead and supervise operations engineers and shift personnel.

• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation.

• Coordinate operational activities with maintenance departments.

• Monitor plant performance and implement operational improvements.

• Supervise start-up, shutdown, and emergency procedures.

• Ensure compliance with company operating procedures and safety regulations.

• Prepare technical and operational reports.

• Optimize plant availability and operational efficiency. Shift Supervisor

West Tripoli Power Plant – GECOL

Responsible for:

• Supervising all plant operational activities during assigned shifts.

• Directing control room operators.

• Managing emergency situations.

• Coordinating maintenance activities.

• Maintaining operational continuity.

Assistant Shift Supervisor

West Tripoli Power Plant – GECOL

Responsibilities included:

• Assisting the Shift Supervisor.

• Monitoring unit operating parameters.

• Supporting operational decision-making.

• Ensuring compliance with operating procedures.

Power Generation Unit Operator 1994 – [Promotion Year] West Tripoli Power Plant – GECOL

Responsibilities included:

• Operating steam and gas turbine generating units.

• Monitoring control room instrumentation.

• Performing routine operational inspections.

• Recording operating data.

• Executing start-up and shutdown procedures.

• Responding to plant operational abnormalities.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Power Plant Operations

Steam Power Plants

Gas Turbine Power Plants

Combined Cycle Power Plants

Power Generation Systems

Control Room Operations

Unit Start-up & Shutdown

Emergency Operations

Shift Supervision

Operations Management

Team Leadership

Plant Safety Procedures

Operational Planning

Maintenance Coordination

Performance Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Technical Reporting

Operational Reliability

Electrical Power Systems

Risk Assessment

Steam Power Plant Operation

Gas Turbine Operation

Plant Operational Procedures

Technical Documentation

Microsoft Office

Operational Reporting

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

Leadership Decision Making Team Management Problem Solving Communication Safety Awareness Operational Planning Performance Improvement

LANGUAGES

Arabic: Native English: Good (Technical)

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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