Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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AHMAD ALI AL-SETM

Al-Khobar,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Experienced Rig Electrician with over 15 years of experience in oil and gas drilling rigs, specializing in 2000–3000 HP SCR & VFD systems. Proven expertise in electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, rig moves, and strict HSE compliance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Rig Electrician

ADES Drilling International
Al-Khobar
11.2018 - 01.2026
  • Rig Electrician – ADES Drilling International (3000 HP Rig), Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Assistant Rig Electrician

ADES Rig 13
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Assistant Rig Electrician – ADES Rig 13 (2000 HP)

Assistant Rig Electrician

Weatherford Drilling International
06.2010 - 11.2018
  • Assistant Rig Electrician – Weatherford Drilling International

Assistant Rig Electrician

Crossbow Drilling Company
05.2008 - 06.2010
  • Assistant Rig Electrician – Crossbow Drilling Company (Rig 601), Syria

Education

Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Engineering Technical Institute
Damascus
01.2004 - 01.2007

Skills

Strong troubleshooting skills
Excellent teamwork and communication
High safety awareness
Ability to work under pressure
Independent and reliable
Long working hours capability

Certification

  • Rig Pass – Weatherford
  • H2S & BA
  • Permit to Work (PTW)
  • LOTO
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Aramco EHR
  • Genie Lift License (Saudi Aramco)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • - Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting of rig equipment
  • - Operation and maintenance of Caterpillar generators
  • - SCR & VFD systems (Allen Bradley, Omron)
  • - Rig up / rig down electrical supervision
  • - Permit to Work (PTW) system implementation
  • - Preventive maintenance planning
  • - Stock control and spare parts management
  • - HSE compliance and safety drills

Timeline

Rig Electrician

ADES Drilling International
11.2018 - 01.2026

Assistant Rig Electrician

ADES Rig 13
05.2018 - 05.2019

Assistant Rig Electrician

Weatherford Drilling International
06.2010 - 11.2018

Assistant Rig Electrician

Crossbow Drilling Company
05.2008 - 06.2010

Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Engineering Technical Institute
01.2004 - 01.2007
AHMAD ALI AL-SETM