MAGDI HELMI ALI YOUSSEF
Doha, Qatar
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Nationality Egyptian
Year of Birth 01/07/1979
Profession Power System Engineer
Specialisation Generation, power station and Substation control and protection
Position in Mott Macdonald Lead Electrical Engineer/project Manager – Oil and Gas Division, Qatar
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Lead electrical engineer/project Manager working within the Oil and Gas Division. An accomplished professional with 10 years’ experience in various aspects of HV/MV/LV power control system and protection systems studies. With strong background in operation and maintenance of electrical system and investigation of power system troubles.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STATUS
Postgraduate Diploma, Mansoura University, Egypt, 2005
BSc Electrical Power and Electronics Engineering, Mansoura University, Egypt, 2001
SKILLS
- Good skills for efficient planning and shedule of work.
- Implement application Root cause Analysis Failure (RCA) for critical problems
- Implement the key Maintenance Terms (Availability and Reliability) of the Equipments
- Have Avery Good Knowledge and Implementations for NEC (National Electric Code), NESC (National Electric Safety Code) , IEC ,IEEE, And NFBA Standards
- Review the periodic and shutdown work plans
- Dealing with high and low voltage equipment, specially performing high voltage switching activities
- Maintenance, operation and troubleshooting for Gas Turbine Generators
- Supervise the Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and Trouble shooting for all equipments
- Expert in trouble shooting in protection and control schemes, trouble shooting in Operating
- Preparing the required spare parts for Gas Plants and electric equipments
- Prepare and controls maintenance operating budget
- Experience in installation, Testing and Commissioning of electrical works, high Voltage and medium voltage switchgears
- Design and testing of ACDB& DCDB for ac and dc motors, power supply, Battery charger and UPS
- Sound Experience in Testing and Commissioning of all protection relays(SIEMENS, AREVA, ABB& GE) and control Systems logic scheme
- Have good skills in operation of static and digital relays. Human interface knowledge to Communicate to relays by manual and computer software methods to change the Operating settings as per system requirements
- Preparation of load list, design calculation, equipment sizing calculations, plant power factor calculations, voltage drop calculation, Medium & low voltage design, Short circuit / fault analysis, Breaker curves, breaker coordination schemes, Protective relaying schemes and coordination
- Achieving modifications for Power distribution drawings, schematic wiring diagrams, interconnection diagrams on the project as per standards
- Supervised assembly and erection of outdoor and indoor equipments, control and protection systems.
- Complete Testing of control and power cables, AC, DC supplies, circuit checks, control, interlocking, Alarm, Indication and Function check, CT,VT,CB,DS, ES
- Testing and calibration of measuring instruments like Voltmeter, Ammeters, power meters, frequency meters, PF meters, Energy meters and transducers
- Testing &Commissioning of 110/13.8KV, 50 MVA&380/110KV, 500MVA power transformers
EXPERIENCE RECORD
2006 – Present MOTT MACDONALD OIL & GAS GROUP (British International Consultant Company Specialized in OIL& GAS and power)
2007 – Present lead electrical Engineer (Design) – Oil and Gas Division, Qatar
QATAR GAS, Qatar –- Responsible as lead electrical and control engineer for technical specification, tender review, design review, design co-ordination, final setting calculation, CT&VT sizing calculation, SLD design, schematic drawing design, lightning earthing system study, grading review and project co-ordination as per international standards (IEC).
- Design Control System for Process Based Electro Chlorination plant – M.C.C., Control Panel (PLC/HMI & Program design and write)
- Selection & Specification of electrical equipment & material i.e. Transformer, Rectifier, M.C.C. Switchgear, Control Panel components, Junction Box, and process control valves
- Create & approve project specific- documentation such as control philosophy, function design specification, logic diagram, cause & effect chart, Voltage drop calculation for conductor selection, bus bars & system fault level
- Cable Route & location, Earthing layout and drawings in cooperation with CAD Staff.
- From time to time visit site to oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that equipment is installed and functioning according to specifications.
- Compilation of Electrical & Instrumentation project documentation (i.e. Equipment Lists, Datasheets, Installation Procedures, Test Procedures, Installation, Commissioning and O&M Manuals etc.
- Responsible as senior protection engineer for conducting system studies, relay co-ordination studies (ETAP Star5), relay setting calculation for utility substations and industrial substation projects.
- Preparing scope of work for EPCM/EPC construction contractor, issue clarifications& technical recommendation and supporting.
- Ensures efficient and cost-effective delivery of electrical maintenance and engineering services for all electrical installations and equipment of the assigned area in Ras Laffan gas production plant
- Plans, coordinate and supervises the activities and resources of the assigned area’s Electrical Maintenance team. Manages the work requests in relation to priorities, resources, equipment and spares availabilities
- Participates in preparation of Capital and Operating budgets for Electrical Unit. Monitors and reconciles capital and operating expenditure against planned budget and redresses any variances to ensure effective cost control
- Coordinates closely with the Maintenance Planning Unit to develop and implement preventive maintenance programmed Ensures the adequate frequency of the scheduled preventive maintenance programs in view of historical data on equipment malfunctions and manufacturers recommended maintenance schedules. - Prepares detailed equipment check lists for each maintenance cycle and the estimated man hour and skill requirements
- Monitors and oversees the execution of preventive and corrective maintenance programs and activities. Liaises closely with Operations, Technical Services and other Maintenance Units to coordinate major shutdowns and turn-around activities
- Reviews any electrical engineering project plans and drawings. Provides technical advice and assistance, and makes recommendations based upon field observation and maintenance needs
- Reviews and discusses maintenance and engineering work progress, performance and related issues with supervisors. Ensures systematic and consistent implementation of work methods and procedures used in maintenance repair and engineering and recommends improvements. Ensure systematic update of SAP/CMMS systems.
- Receives, investigates, and resolves complaints related to assigned areas electrical problems. Evaluates innovative technologies, identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends changes/upgrades to maximize output and profitability.
- Identifies and recommends requirements for specialized contractor work. Participates in the preparation of job specification/job scope of contracts and assists in bids evaluation as required. Monitors contractors performance and quality of services to ensure compliance with their contractual obligations.
- Recommends the purchase of new equipment, machineries and parts. Ensures availability of materials, spares and tools for smooth execution of activities. Coordinates with Procurement and Stores and follows up on stock levels to ensure that stocks are maintained at adequate levels for planned work programs.
- Prepares and reviews various maintenance and performance reports such as Preliminary Failure and Root Cause Analysis Reports. Monitors the effectiveness of preventive maintenance programs and recommends changes as required.
- Participates in technical studies, PID reviews, Safety Integrity Level (SIL)
- Supports Operations and Technical Support, providing engineering and project management services for minor projects including the planning, execution and supervision of the works
- Monitors the quality and performance of the assigned areas electrical maintenance programs against the KPIs and ensures continuous improvement of services.
- Takes Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) lead in ensuring “safe systems of work” and “safe conditions” are in place within area of responsibility.
- Demonstrates visible commitment to HSE by periodically leading/taking part in risk assessments, audits, HSE meetings, emergency drills, etc. Ensures assigned staffs comply with all company HSE policies & procedures and related initiatives.
- Participates in on-the-job training of assigned Qatari developers, follows up their progress and make recommendations on how to support their learning and progression.
- Monitors and manages the assigned electrical maintenance and engineering staff performance. Participates in annual performance appraisal of staff.
- Review of protection Drawings logics, 132/11 KV SLD, protection panels and drawings, CT/VT calculation, Relay Settings calculations, Motor starting current calculations.
-Team leader for supervision and witness of all testing and commissioning activities in 132/66/33/11 KV substations.
- Contribute the electrical commissioning and start up work for:
1) Steam turbines generator Siemens made (11KV, 50HZ, 35MW FOR EACH)
- AVR test, Capability curve test, Load shedding test, Synchronizing test
2) 33kv (GIS) switchgear made by AREVA
- Protection Relay testing (Micom S1 Relays (2-Series, 3-Series& 4-Series))
- Check setting, PSL, Software down loading, upgrading and downgrading, troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Tracing investigation for:
- Feeder management protection relay
- Distance protection relay.
- Differential protection relay.
- Arc detector protection relay.
- Under &over frequency protection relay.
- SF6 Circuit Breaker testing.(opening, closing, tripping)
- Interlocking circuits.
- Power Transformer inspection and testing (33KV /6.6 KV) with deferent rating “50 /40 MVA ONAF& ONAN “. “ 31.5MVA, 25 MVA”
- Power Transformer inspection and testing (6.6KV /0.690 KV) with deferent rating
- Power Transformer inspection and testing (6.6KV /0.435KV) with deferent rating
3) 6.6 KV switchgear made by AREVA.
- Protection Relay testing (Micom S1 Relays (2-Series, 3-Series& 4-Series))
- Air Circuit Breaker testing.
4) PDCS (Power Distribution Control System) “Control Signal and Indication.
- Good dealing with PACIS 4.4.3
- Good dealing with Bay Control Unit (BCU) C264.
- Good dealing with BM Modules BM9200&BM9201
- Good dealing with System management tool program (SMT)
- Good dealing with System Configuration Editor Program (SCE)
5) Motor management system (INSUM2 system (ABB MADE)
- Conventional OR Intelligent (IMCS/INSUM)
- Incomer / Feeder MCC
- Starter and Feeder Module type (Withdraw able OR Fixed)
6) H.V Cable testing ( high pot test and resistance test )
7) UPS for the Control System (24&110dc&220ac)
8) Start up and maintenance for 4-OF-Gas compressor compressors package with rated Power 3.9MW
9) Start up and maintenance for 4-Refrigrant compressors package with rated power 4MW
2006 – 2007 Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Dubai, U.A.E
1-Responsible as lead protection engineer/senior electrical engineer for conceptual design, tender specification, relay co-ordination study and relay setting calculation, detailed design and design review of electrical system, control and protection systems of EHV/HV/MV substation projects (up to 400kV) and 8X132/11kV of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Dubai land and Jafza Commission, UAE.
2- Responsible as senior protection engineer for conducting system studies, relay co-ordination studies (ETAP Star5), relay setting calculation for utility substations and industrial substation projects.
3- Review and approve engineering work of contractor and subcontractor and issue clarifications, technical recommendation and supporting.
4- Responsible as project manager (design) for design of electrical systems, design co-ordination with various engineering design disciplines/clients/vendors/subcontractors. Attended design review meetings and technical discussions with clients and main contractor/vendors, preparation of BOQs, preparation of man-hour estimates and costing for design jobs, etc, for EHV/HV/MV substation projects for utility substations and industrial substation projects of both Dubai Electricity and Water Authority Company and Dubai Aluminium ( DUBAL) for Commission, UAE.
5- Working as a consultant, witness supervisor protection engineer in 400Kv, 132kV, 33Kv and11Kv substations.
2003 – 2006 SABIC-PETROCHEMICAL- ETHYLINE-GLYCOL PLANT PETROCHEMICAL ALGOBAIL IND. CITY, Riyadh, KSA (ARAMCO75%)
Electrical Engineer/Project Manager
Responsibility:
- Working in main Gas plant with all complete power system as follow:
A) Generation: Maintenance, Operation and Troubleshooting for Gas turbine Generators(GTG),Type GE-MARK 6 with Capacity 10 MW and Tubotronic controls, Dual Gas Fuel, 11KV
B) Transmission: 11 KV over Head Transmission Line, Which Feed the Oil, Wells in Remote Area
C) Distribution:
- MV Switch Gear Made Siemens (11kv).
- ABB Motor Protection Relays (Spam 150 C).
- ABB Under &Over Voltage Relays (Spau 140 C).
- ABB over Current & Earth Fault Relays (Spaj 140c).
- ABB Synchro Check Relays (Spau130c)
- LV Switch Gear Made Siemens (415 V).
- Equipped With C-Link System for Monitoring & Protection the LV Motors’) MV MOTORS (11KV)
- Commissioning of MV switchgears.
- Commissioning of LV MCC, switchgears and Power Panels.
- Protection Relay Testing.
- Commissioning of AC and DC UPS's.
- Commissioning of Navigational Aid Systems.
- Commissioning of Lighting Systems.
- Testing of Induction Motors
- Commissioning and Testing of MV Oil-Filled Power transformers.
- Commissioning and Testing of LV Dry Type Distribution transformers.
- Aware of NEMA, ANSI and IEEE.
- Preparation of Electrical System Commissioning Strategy and Plan.
- Preparation of Electrical Commissioning Dossiers.
- Determine manpower requirements.
- Organize and control vendor representative’s site visits.
- Preparation of commissioning spare part list.
- Preparation of test equipment requirements.
- Supervising the site works.
- Monitoring electrical commissioning activities.
- Issue As-commissioned electrical drawings.
- Team leader for Installing, testing and commissioning activities in 33/11kV and 132/33kV switchgear and related equipment like CT,VT, CB, DS,.......
- 132/11 KV Power Transformer Testing
- Operation and maintenance engineer for 33KV switchgear
- 40 MVA 66/11 KV Power transformer operation engineer& OLTC operation
- Batteries and battery chargers
- UPS& LVAC panels
- Fault location identification & extracting fault from all types of relays Troubleshooting
- Upgrading and downgrading of relay software
2002 – 2003 SAUDI SERVICES FOR ELCTRO. SERVICES (SSEM), Jeddah, KSA
Electrical Engineer/Project Engineer
Responsible as electrical design engineer for electrical systems, design co-ordination on various developing schemes and interfacing schemes (interfacing panels) in South Azizia and KMT substations for new Shouaba substation to be located between South Azizia and KMT. Arranging fixing of new panels and searching for suitable interfacing with all related panels. Preparing to add new modification on SLD for South Azizia and KMT substations.
Solving all problems and performing all required modifications on schematic drawing as per tender, achieving CT&VT calculations, relay setting calculations, SLD, trip logic.
Testing and commissioning of required activities for protection in 132/13.8Kv substations.
In Riyadh power plant number 9
2001 – 2002 DAHSHOUR MILITARY AND TALKHA POWER STATION, Cairo, ARE
Electrical Engineer/Testing and Commissioning Engineer
– Protection design engineer for 66/11kV substation, SLD review, protection drawing review, final setting calculation review and supervisor for installation, testing and commissioning activities progress.
– Testing and commissioning engineer for all GE relays like:
- G60A: main generator management relay (multifunction relay)
- G60B: backup generator management relay
- C60: circuit breaker multifunction relay
- MIV2: under voltage relay, MIF2; earth fault relay
- NEXUS1250&multi-function metering all concerning transducer ((A, V, VA, MVA, MW& PF Transducers))
- 480V LVAC side Panels (GADEC) Function Test
- 13,8KV Switchgear modification and Function Test
- Generator, Transformer AVR, Bus bar Stability Test
– Electrical operation and maintenance engineer in TALKHA power station.
Major projects handled in GCC:
Substation Control and Protection System
– 132/66/11kV Alsowaidi substation, Doha, Qatar.
– 66/11kV Alwjbha substation, Doha, Qatar.
– 66/33kv EDC-4 substation, Doha, Qatar.
– 66/11kV Alsoudan substation, Doha, Qatar.
– 400/132kV Warsan substation: 29 bay 400kV, 29 bays 132kV and four ICT 500MVA, Dubai, UAE
– 400kV H station and 400kV M station, Dubai, UAE.
– 400/132kV Gardens substation, Dubai, UAE.
– 132/11kV ETMR and Dubai Sports City substations, Dubai, UAE.
– 132/11kV DLPO substation, Dubai international Airport, Dubai, UAE.
– 132/38kV Kama substation, Riyadh, KSA.
– PP9 (Riyadh Power Plant No 9 – Block C and D extension and reinforcement gas plant, Riyadh, KSA.
– Sabic-Sharq Ethyline-Glycol Plant – Petrochemical, Algobail Industrial City, KSA.
– 110/13.8kV EH2, BMK and Waziria substations, Jeddah, KSA.
– 132/13.8kV Ghurnatta substation, Riyadh, KSA.
– 132kV South Azizia to Shouaba to KMTS/ substations, Makkah, KSA.
System Study, Relay Setting and Relay Co-ordination
– 132/66/11kV Alsowaidi substation, Doha, Qatar.
– 220/66kV Bani Hajer super substation, Doha, Qatar
– 66/11kV ALWJBHA substation, Doha, Qatar.
– 66/33kv Ras laffan-1 substation, Doha, Qatar.
– 33/6.6kv Mosaiaed-3 substation, Doha, Qatar.
– 66/11kV Alsoudan substation, Doha, Qatar.
– 8 x 132/11kV Dubai land substations, Dubai, UAE.
– 2 x 132/11kV JAFZA substations, Dubai, UAE.
Substation Electrical System
– 132/66/11kV Alsowaidi substation, Doha, Qatar.
– 66/11kV Alwjbha substation, Doha, Qatar.
– 66/33kv ALrumilah substation, Doha, Qatar
– 66/11kV Alsoudan substation, Doha, Qatar.
– 110/13.8kV EH2, BMK and Waziria substations, Jeddah, KSA.
– 132/13.8kV Ghurnatta substation, Riyadh, KSA.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Merits/Awards:
– Professional engineer from Ministry of Defence for help in designing Dahshour Military substations, Cairo, Egypt.
Training:
Course Name Duration Description
SOLAR GAS TURBINE 2-Week Classroom Training in Maintenance and control for Mars TM 100 Turbine by Solar company
Gas Turbines Operation &maintenance
1-Year On Job Training for one year in Maintenance by ESI (Energy International Turbine Service)
PMS(Power Management System) 1-Month On Job Training in Power Management System(load sharing and load shading system) by HOLEC
Grounding system 1-Week Grounding system training (design ,measuring & maintenance) .
Safety Standard 1-Week Safety Training in industrial safety Institute .
(Area Classification & Safety Standard
P153 4-Months Maintenance Integrity &Maintenance Strategy by shell company
Vibration Condition Monitoring 1-Week Vibration condition monitoring by vibration institute (RITEC).
Electric Equipment Maintenance 1-Week Protection, maintenance &control for generators .motors &transformers by MERIT Centre.
Management course 1-Week Middle Management by AUC
Writing Reports 1-Week writing reports training in MANAR centre
Protection Of Electric Network. 1-Week Attended professional training course at AREVA-T&D, Dubai on testing, commissioning and final setting calculations on the following numerical relays: line differential relay Micom P545, distance relay Micom P440, transformer differential Micom P630
Turbo-expander magnetic bearing
1-Week Active magnetic bearing(AMT) training by Crystar
ETAP and MATLAP
1 Week ETAP Software professional training in Doha, Qatar
Safety Training Personal protective equipment by MML
Talkha Power Station (gas station with compound cycle 8 x 125 and 2 x 50MW) 3 Months Talkha power station – Gas station with compound cycle
INSUM2 4-Dayes Vendor training for INSUM2 by ABB
Career achievements:
– Received extraordinary promotion from Mott Macdonald consultant (OIL & GAS Division).
– Recommended for Good Service Entry by SABIC.
LANGUAGE CAPABILITY
Arabic : Mother tongue
English : Spoken – fluent, written – fluent, reading – fluent