Project Managerr

ZAKI ALI MOHAMMED RASLAN

Consultant power project manager

Professional

Summary

Work History

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Reviewed claims, technical defects, and issues, providing recommendations based on UAE law and EPC contract specifications.

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Assessed contractor time schedules to ensure compliance with project milestones and completion dates.

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Reviewed and approved contractor material submittals and shop drawings, ensuring adherence to specifications.

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• Maintained risk register throughout the project lifecycle, addressing any identified delays promptly.

• Managed overall construction and installation operations on site to achieve project goals. Consultant specialized in project management of high voltage (400 kV, 220 kV, 132 kV) Substations

,HV transmission lines (UGCB & OHTL), and medium voltage substations. Proven experience in per- formance engineering for high-voltage power systems. Experience in maintenance audits, policy development for electrical power assets, and improving asset management practices. Experience in reliability engineering and strategic planning to improve the efficiency of power projects.

• Monitored project delivery processes for contractor scope of works. Coordinated with stakeholders including Transco, LDC/SO, ADNOC, and other relevant entities for power connection at 400/220KV MRPS station to M2RO project ( Lot2)and Wave project (Lot 1) Highlights • Project execution expertise • Power systems management

• Consultative strategy implementation • Customer satisfaction

• Financial enhancement • Quality control

• Risk assessment • Asset management

• Business problem identification • Process optimization

• Technology adoption • Self-directed learning

• Meeting communication • Technical issue resolution Supervised construction activities, ensuring safety standards and reliability during execution stages.

Prepared necessary workshops and progress reports detailing site activities and upcoming tasks according to TAQA Transmission requirements. HV INTERFACE MANAGER, 12/2020 - 11/2022

China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC), UAE (PV2 power plant, 400KV switching station) 009****-******* Abu Dhabi City,UAE ******@*****.*** PROJECT MANAGER, 03/2023 - Current

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY LCC, Abu Dhabi ( N-18662.1 & N-19030 Projects With TAQA Transmission)

PROJECT MANAGER, 01/2017 - 10/2020

ALMATIN FORINTER, UAE

SENIOR ASSET PERFORMANCE ENGINEER, 01/2012 - 01/2017 Abu Dhabi Transmission & Dispatch Company -Transco, UAE ELECTRICAL COMMISSIONING AND TESTING ENGINEER, 01/2006 - 01/2012 Abu Dhabi Transmission & Dispatch Company -Transco, UAE COMMISSIONING & MAINTENANCE ENGINEER, 01/1997 - 01/2006

• Formulated daily, weekly, and monthly progress plans in consultation with planning engineer.

• Ensured adherence to project schedule through effective coordination of subcontractor tasks.

• Obtained timely shop drawing approvals from vendors to facilitate fabrication processes.

• Attended significant Factory Acceptance Tests for multiple high-voltage systems and components.

• Executed resource planning aligned with project timelines to optimize efficiency.

• Collaborated across departments for smooth design integration at site level.

• Monitored material usage to control wastage throughout construction phases.

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• Oversaw AADC project A-14239.1, replacing SCMS system for 33/11KV AlKhazna substation.

• Executed activities safely and efficiently following established company policies and procedures. Assessed life strategies of underground cables (400KV, 220KV, 132KV) for Abu Dhabi power network integrity.

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• Conducted evaluations of GIS switchgear lifecycles within substations at various voltages.

• Applied lifecycle cost management principles to enhance efficiency of core electrical assets. Directed root cause analysis (RCA) efforts related to failures impacting major power and water assets.

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• Executed reliability-centered maintenance analyses using FMEA for critical equipment evaluation. Formulated asset maintenance policies (AMP) for Transco's power and water operations, ensuring ongoing improvements.

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Implemented effective spare parts optimization strategies to minimize holding costs while maintaining supply.

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• Provided engineering services for testing and commissioning of substation equipment up to 400 kV.

• Performed testing on transformers, capacitor banks, GIS switchgear, CTs, VTs, and circuit breakers. Facilitated development of commissioning guides while approving test results throughout the process.

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• Resolved technical problems in the field supporting maintenance efforts for substation equipment. Assisted in updating maintenance practices based on new technologies and regulatory frameworks.

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• Supervised project scopes to ensure timely delivery while meeting safety and quality standards. Managed maintenance contract follow-ups to validate completion scope before issuing acceptance certificates.

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• Coordinated contractor efforts in EPC projects while contributing to PAC and FAC processes.

• Led Transco project N-15223, upgrading SCMS systems for GE and Alstom substations. Managed replacement of DG set, RGCP, AMF panels, and 11KV switchgear at W13 ADDC Al- Jazeera Hospital primary substation .

Abu Dhabi Transmission & Dispatch Company -Transco, UAE ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER, 01/1995 - 01/1997 CEGELEC PROJECTS Co, Egypt

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, 10/1991 - 02/1994

U.S. Air Force, Egypt

Executed comprehensive maintenance for HV, MV, and LV switchgears across multiple manufacturers like Siemens and ABB.

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Delivered preventive and corrective maintenance for transformers up to 500MVA, enhancing reliability.

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• Managed operation of emergency diesel generators up to 20MVA along with essential accessories. Implemented solar photovoltaic systems across all western region branches, promoting sustainability.

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• Oversaw LV and MV ABB frequency drive systems, ensuring efficient variable speed control.

• Administered firefighting systems and UPS systems to uphold safety standards.

• Conducted regular maintenance on HVAC systems and field instruments for optimal functionality.

• Supervised CCTV installations to enhance security measures. Executed operational oversight and maintenance of electrical equipment, including 20 MVA electric diesel generator.

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• Handled maintenance for pumps, pump motors, and various electric and diesel compressors.

• Managed medium voltage switchgear alongside its protective systems for reliability. Implemented control systems such as VFDs, soft starters, auto transformers, and direct online starters.

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• Maintained functionality of DC systems and UPS to ensure continuous power supply.

• Oversaw firefighting systems to uphold safety standards throughout operations.

• Supervised HVAC system operations to optimize performance and energy efficiency.

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Education

Certifications

Contributed to maintenance and operation of MV substations, central chilled water air condi- tioning systems, firefighting system, and Power distribution panels Certified Maintenance Auditor

ILM-UK

Bachelor Of Science: Electrical Machines And Power Engineer- ing Faculty Of Engineering-Helwan University - Cairo, 05/1991 Competency certificate from TAQA Transmission Co. as a consultant PRE Certified Maintenance Auditor, ILM-UK, 2012-05-22

Certificate PAS55

Certificate ISO 55000

Authorized person certificate (AP1-AP2-AP3)

Transco Project Manager/PMO Team Members (training Program), CMCS, 2015-04-23 Fundamentals of asset management course, GLOMACS, 2014-10-19 GIS course, KA-Khatib & Alami, 2014-01-15

PMP training course, APEX, 2013-04-14

Maintenance auditing, benchmarking & improvement certificate, EuroMatech, 2012-04-01 Lifecycle Management, Grandfield University, 2010-06-13 Risk assessment and risk management certificate, University of Reading-Ecoman, 2009-06-22 Value Analysis/ Engineering Certificate, Projacs International, 2008-08-17 Balanced Scorecard certificate, Haward Technology Middle East, 2008-03-04 GIS certificate, 2006-11-01

LCDL certificate, 2005-01-26

First aids certificate, 2002-02-03

Certificate of proficiency -Maximo maintenance & operation course, 2001-10-15 Practical training for chlorination system, The Capital Control Group, 1999-07-12 Certificate of participation, Siemens, 1998-03-01

Languages English Arabic

Outside Missions • Japan, Witnessed the pre-qualification tests (Impulse test) on the 400KV XLPE and cable joints France, Assessed the Pre-qualification of factory site related to M.V & LV Pump Motors, diesel generators, VFD equipment

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