Electrical Engineer T.E

ATHANASIOS (THANASIS) TSIRONIS

Electrical Engineer – Building Construction, Erection Supervision & MEP Maintenance

** ********* **, ****** *** 34, Greece +30-694-*-****** ********.**@*****.*** Nationality: Greek/Australian

Available for relocation to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Active Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) Registration since 2016

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Electrical Engineer with 30+ years of international experience across building electrical installation, erection supervision, commissioning, MEP systems, SCADA/BMS supervisory systems, and electromechanical maintenance projects in Greece, Australia, and Saudi Arabia. Direct Kingdom of Saudi Arabia experience through two engagements supporting Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) programmes (2016–2018 and 2024–2025), with an active Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration. Proven track record as an electrical installation supervisor on new installations, electrical panel work, fire safety and access-control systems, HVAC/VRV electrical integration, and structured cabling, alongside long-standing experience maintaining SCADA/BMS/CCTV systems on critical infrastructure. Comfortable working in demanding, safety-critical environments and training/supervising multinational technical teams on site.

CORE COMPETENCIES

•Electrical erection supervision for new buildings and residential/commercial developments

•MEP coordination: LV/MV panels, distribution boards, VRV/AC electrical integration

•Fire safety systems, access control systems, and CCTV integration

•SCADA / BMS / PLC monitoring, fault diagnosis, and preventive maintenance

•Structured cabling, LAN/WAN, and building network infrastructure

•Technical team supervision, workforce coordination, and on-the-job training

•Facility & maintenance group management, contractor coordination, and IT infrastructure administration

•NATO / MIL-STD systems familiarity; disciplined documentation and QA/QC practices

•Site safety compliance and multinational contractor coordination

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Electrical Engineer – New Installations & Modifications — Citiwave — Rio–Antirrio Toll Building Expansion Project Mar 2026 – May 2026

•Managed technical personnel for new electromechanical installations and modifications across exhibition space, offices, and a dedicated video/control room.

•Supervised installation and modification of electrical panels, VRV air-conditioning units, access control systems, and fire safety systems.

•Coordinated computer network cabling works for the expanded facility.

Communications Engineer — Leidos Arabia — RSAF Programme Jan 2024 – 2025

•Delivered field maintenance, fault diagnosis, and technical support on C4I and communications systems for a major defense client, within a demanding operational environment.

•Trained and supervised technical personnel on equipment operation, fault-finding, and repair procedures.

•Worked to strict military/NATO-aligned technical and safety standards within a multinational contractor team.

Electrical & Communication Engineer — Citiwave Systems LTD Oct 2018 – Jan 2024

•Delivered communication infrastructure for industrial automation and Wi-Fi connectivity systems.

•Upgraded legacy electrical control panels to PLC-based systems, improving equipment reliability.

•Deployed IoT-enabled monitoring solutions supporting real-time data acquisition and faster diagnostics.

•Led EMI/EMC compliance testing and documentation for telecom hardware against EU CE and ISO/IEC standards.

C4I Sr. Information & Communications (ICT) Systems Engineer — Zahran Holding — RSAF Programme Feb 2016 – Apr 2018

•Supported design and integration of C4I and communications systems for RSAF defense infrastructure projects.

•Implemented secure WAN/LAN architectures and encryption protocols aligned with MoD and NATO standards.

•Supervised cross-site deployments of fiber-optic and communication systems, coordinating vendors and resources.

•Conducted system audits on ICT platforms in line with ISO 27001 and NIST guidelines.

Chief Electrical Engineer, Manager of Maintenance Group & IT Administrator — NewAlert for Hellenic Post (ELTA) Oct 2013 – Nov 2015

•Directed cross-functional teams on all maintenance and operational activities for the company's electrical and IT infrastructure.

•Led IT systems administration across regional branches, implementing network redundancy and security protocols.

•Managed daily operations of the Maintenance Group, coordinating contractors and workflows to improve repair response times.

•Directed modernization of facility power systems, integrating energy-efficient solutions in line with EU regulatory standards.

Electrical Engineer — EKPPT Motorway, Wireless Networks & Building Services Design — Vinci Construction Grands Projects SAS / Citiwave Systems LTD / NJM Design Consulting Engineers Feb 2009 – Jun 2013

•Supported electrical installation, commissioning, and site supervision on the EKPPT Motorway infrastructure project (Vinci Construction, Feb 2009 – May 2012), including LAN/WAN setup and IT operations across construction site offices.

•Installed and maintained electrical/electronic equipment for wireless network deployments (Citiwave Systems, Nov 2012 – Feb 2013).

•Produced building services electrical design drawings and documentation for commercial and civic building projects (NJM Design Consulting Engineers, Melbourne, Mar – Jun 2013).

Electrical Engineer & IT Roles — Gefyra Litourgia S.A. (Rion–Antirion Bridge) Sep 2004 – Feb 2009

•Ensured proper operation of computer networks, servers, UPS, routers, and firewalls supporting bridge operations.

•Conducted inspection and maintenance of monitoring and toll systems; provided control supervision of SCADA, BMS, and CCTV systems.

Electrical Engineer, System & Network Administrator — Vinci Construction Grands Projects SAS (Rion–Antirion Bridge Project) Aug 1998 – Sep 2004

•Managed IT, electrical, and UPS networks, and the telephone switchboard (PABX), for the Rion–Antirion Bridge construction project.

EARLY CAREER (1993 – 1998)

Computer Technology Institute (CTI), Patras — Technical Supervisor for school computer laboratory installations (Dec 1997 – Jun 1998). Earlier electrical engineering roles with Frigoglass SA, Electronic Nafpaktos, Gidiaris Bros SA, and ATELCO Industrial Automation, Patras area (Aug 1993 – Nov 1997), including a practical training placement at the Computer Technology Institute during final-year studies (Aug 1993 – Jan 1994).

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

•Degree in Electrical Engineering — T.E.I. of Patras, Greece (Feb 1995)

•Active Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) Registration — Member since 2016

•Member, Professional and Scientific Society of Engineers of Technological Education (EETEM/PSSETE) — since 1998

LANGUAGES

•Greek — Native

•English — Working Proficiency

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE & ENDORSEMENT

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