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Dr. Khaled Alharbi

Dr. Khaled Alharbi

Technical Expert at executive presidency & Head of the Expenditure Efficiency Team at the Royal Commission in Jubail Industrial City. PhD, MS, BS.
Jubail Industrial City

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Summary

Over the past 22 years, I have worked at Arabian Petrochemical Company (Petrokemya), an affiliate of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), in the control systems department. As of 2007, I have worked for the Royal Commission for Jubail & Yanbu in various positions. I started as an instructor assistant and later became the managing director of the Jubail Technical Institute (JTI) and then the Jubail Industrial College (JIC).

Having received unprecedented support from the Royal Commission, I obtained master's and doctoral degrees in electrical engineering from the United States with a focus on adaptive nonlinear control. During my research, I primarily focused on the applications of backstepping control and Lyapunov theorems in the field of power systems.

Throughout my academic, industrial, and administrative career, I have developed a strong passion for leadership and integrity, as well as excellent communication skills and a proven track record of successful management. The accomplishments that I have achieved indicate that I have always been a goal-oriented, inspirational, vision-expanding manager, who has excellent interpersonal skills and ensures clear objectives and expectations are delivered and met.

Now, I work as a technical expert at the executive presidency & Head of the Expenditure Efficiency Team at the Royal Commission in Jubail Industrial City. My responsibilities include raising awareness and spreading the culture of expenditure efficiency, clarifying its concept, and developing strategies to achieve this concept by setting strategic goals to spread this culture, maximizing the impact of expenditure, and assessing the organization's performance by developing performance measurement indicators that ensure better performance in the program of sustainable expenditure efficiency.

My ultimate goal has always been to work in a productive and competitive environment. This is where I can gain practical experience, improve my knowledge, and justify my needs. I work hard to learn new things to improve myself and reflect that in my work because I believe that the true value of a person lies in the service he provides to his community.

Skills

A fluent speaker of English

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Timeline

Tech. Expert & Head of the Expenditure Efficiency

Royal Commission in Jubail
2023.12 - Current

Technical Expert

Royal Commission in Jubail
2022.09 - 2023.12

Managing Director

Jubail Industrial College - Royal Commission in Jubail
2019.12 - 2022.09

Assistant Professor of Instrumentation & Control

Jubail Industrial College - Royal Commission in Jubail
2019.09 - 2022.09

Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering-Adaptive Nonlinear Control.

University of Arkansas
2014.08 - 2019.08

Managing Director

Jubail Technical Institute - Royal Commission in Jubail
2012.12 - 2014.08

Deputy Managing Director of Training Affairs

Jubail Technical Institute - Royal Commission in Jubail
2012.08 - 2012.12

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering-Control & Automation.

University of Dayton
2010.08 - 2012.08

Senior Instructor of Instrumentation & Control

Jubail Technical Institute - Royal Commission in Jubail
2007.07 - 2010.08

Bachelor of Science - Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technology.

Jubail Industrial College
2006.08 - 2009.07

Advanced Technician of Control Systems

Arabian Petrochemical Company-SABIC
2002.01 - 2007.06

Co-Op Student

WesternGeco-Schlumberger Company
2001.09 - 2001.12

Associate of Science - Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technology.

Jubail Industrial College
1998.09 - 2001.12

Education

Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering-Adaptive Nonlinear Control.

University of Arkansas
USA
2014.08 - 2019.08

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering-Control & Automation.

University of Dayton
USA
2010.08 - 2012.08

Bachelor of Science - Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technology.

Jubail Industrial College
Saudi Arabia
2006.08 - 2009.07

Associate of Science - Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technology.

Jubail Industrial College
Saudi Arabia
1998.09 - 2001.12

Research & Publications

  • K. S. Alharbi, "Backstepping Control and Transformation of Multi-Input Multi-Output Affine Nonlinear Systems into a Strict Feedback Form" (2019). Theses and Dissertations. 3372. https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/3372
  • K. S. Alharbi and R. A. McCann, "Non-Overparametrized Adaptive Backstepping Control of PWM DC-DC Non-Inverting Buck-Boost Power Converter," 2019 IEEE Green Technologies Conference(GreenTech), Lafayette, LA, USA, 2019, pp. 1-5.
  • K. S. Alharbi and R. A. McCann, "Stabilization Of SPMS Wind Generator With Boost Converter Using Backstepping Approach," 2018 IEEE Green Energy and Smart Systems Conference (IGESSC), Long Beach, CA, USA, 2018, pp. 1-6.
  • K. S. Alharbi and R. A. McCann, "Adaptive Backstepping Control of PWM DC-DC Boost Power Converter Considering Parasitic Elements Effect," 2018 Clemson University Power Systems Conference (PSC), Charleston, SC, USA, 2018, pp. 1-6.

Work History

Managing Director

Jubail Industrial College - Royal Commission in Jubail
Jubail Industrial City
2019.12 - 2022.09

Reports to the General Manager of the Directorate-General for Education at royal Commission in Jubail and accountable for:

  • Overseeing all operations both academic and administrative within the college to ensure the provision of high quality education in line with the aspirations, directions and needs of the Kingdom.
  • Maintaining college policies, procedures, plans and strategic objectives.
  • Play an active role in the preparation of risk management plans and update them continuously.
  • Create annual financial plans for the college and ensure compliance with them.
  • Direct supervision of all educational, administrative, and financial programs and activities in the college, and organizing the work of all deputyships and evaluating their performance.
  • Supervising and reviewing the preparation of recruitment plans, setting the required budgets for them, and nominating deputy managing directors and chairmen of departments.
  • Recommending the selection of faculty members and visiting professors.
  • Monitoring all college employees' commitment to regulations and policies and ensuring continuous improvement and the application of quality systems.
  • Ensure the rights of all college employees, motivate them, and create a positive working environment for them.
  • Report on the progress of work and make recommendations to improve and develop performance.
  • Provide employees with fair, transparent, and objective evaluations and training recommendations.

Assistant Professor of Instrumentation & Control

Jubail Industrial College - Royal Commission in Jubail
Jubail Industrial City
2019.09 - 2022.09

Reports to the chairman of the Electrical Engineering Department at Jubail Industrial College and is responsible for teaching, conducting research and publishing its results, advising students, and providing public, departmental, and college service. Some of the assigned duties are as follows:

  • Provide remediation for learning improvement goals and proctor exams.
  • Assess and supervise student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
  • Develop strong relationships with students through class discussions and academic advice.
  • Deliver lectures or course materials on Instrumentation & Control Engineering based on lesson plans for professors and teachers absent.
  • Mentor students and communicate opportunities for internships and employment with them.
  • Create materials and exercises to illustrate the application of course concepts.
  • Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi, and lesson plans for the Instrumentation & Control Engineering curriculum.
  • Participate in campus activities to promote the positive image of JIC.
  • Measure the performance of Instrumentation & Control Engineering programs by providing continuous development, review, and planning assistance to professors and college administrators.
  • Help struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
  • Collaborate with faculty members on graduation projects.
  • Contribute to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
  • Revise course objectives, course materials, and instructional and assessment strategies for Instrumentation & control engineering courses.
  • Perform research to serve as a basis for academic writing for publication.

Tech. Expert & Head of the Expenditure Efficiency

Royal Commission in Jubail
Jubail Industrial City
2023.12 - Current

Technical Expert

Royal Commission in Jubail
Jubail Industrial City
2022.09 - 2023.12

Reports to the CEO of the royal Commission in Jubail and accountable for:

  • Providing a specialized opinion on studies of a technical nature and related to education at the Royal Commission for Jubail.
  • Review policies, procedures, and strategic objectives of education.
  • Participate in business plans and define and propose annual budgets.
  • Ensure compliance with international standards and best practices by participating in formulation, development, and implementation of policies, standards, and public systems.
  • Assisting officials in preparation of technical reports and research.
  • Provide support to the general manager of the directorate-general for education as well as directors of colleges and institutes at Royal Commission in Jubail in their assigned duties.
  • Review and update organizational and procedural manuals.
  • Review annual reports and develop observations and views.

Managing Director

Jubail Technical Institute - Royal Commission in Jubail
Jubail Industrial City
2012.12 - 2014.08

Reports to the General Manager of the Directorate-General for Education at royal Commission in Jubail and accountable for:

  • Overseeing all operations both academic and administrative within the institute to ensure the provision of high-quality training in line with the needs of the Kingdom.
  • Maintaining institute policies, procedures, plans, and strategic objectives.
  • Play an active role in the preparation of risk management plans and update them continuously.
  • Creating annual financial plans for the institute and ensuring compliance with them.
  • Direct supervision of all training, administrative, and financial programs and activities in the institute, and organizing the work of all deputyships and evaluating their performance.
  • Supervising and reviewing the preparation of recruitment plans, setting the required budgets for them, and nominating deputy managing directors and chairmen of training departments.
  • Recommending the selection of training staff members and visiting instructors.
  • Making sure all institute employees adhere to the regulations and policies, implementing quality systems, and ensuring continuous improvement.
  • Provide an appropriate work environment for all institute employees and ensure their rights.
  • Report on work progress and make recommendations to improve and develop performance.
  • Provide employees with a fair, transparent, and objective evaluation and training recommendations.

Deputy Managing Director of Training Affairs

Jubail Technical Institute - Royal Commission in Jubail
Jubail Industrial City
2012.08 - 2012.12

Reports to the Managing Director and responsible for the leadership, vision, strategic planning and management of all training departments and programs at the institute. Also, ensures institute programming in training affairs demonstrates a commitment to students in achieving their training goals through effective policy and decision making.
My responsibilities as a deputy managing director of training affairs included ensuring the success of training programs and training affairs by performing effectively in these essential functions:

  • Planning, Assessment and Evaluation of students and training Programs.
  • Training Administration.
  • Instructors supervision and professional development.
  • Community relations.
  • Budget management.

Senior Instructor of Instrumentation & Control

Jubail Technical Institute - Royal Commission in Jubail
Jubail Industrial City
2007.07 - 2010.08

Organizes technical training programs and reports to the chairperson of the Electrical & Electronic Skills Department at Jubail Technical Institute. My responsibilities included researching and developing training materials such as manuals, handouts, and exercises. Also, provide training on programming, installations, safety, repairs, upgrades, and maintenance.

Advanced Technician of Control Systems

Arabian Petrochemical Company-SABIC
Jubail Industrial City
2002.01 - 2007.06

Under the supervision of the control systems maintenance supervisor. These are the major duties and requirements:

  • Install, program, inspect, troubleshoot, and adjust instrumentation, and related control systems.
  • Perform tests and maintenance on instrumentation equipment; interpret readings and outputs of equipment; ensure proper functioning of equipment and related control systems.
  • Review operator's manuals and other established guidelines; ensure equipment and control systems are operated in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Perform basic programming for control systems; program with ladder logic and relay logic; operate PLCs and associated inputs/outputs.
  • Ensure proper operation of DCS system; identify and troubleshoot issues pertaining to DCS system.
  • Initiate work orders pertaining to control systems; ensure work orders are accurate and complete; perform record-keeping functions.
  • Serve as a liaison to manufacturers, contractors, personnel and other internal or external parties with respect to instruments and related systems.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, or regulations.
  • Check job sites for potential hazards; understand and adhere to all applicable safety rules, regulations, practices, or procedures.
  • Organize work assignments and set priorities.
  • Perform and/or assist with work on control systems and related equipment as necessary.
  • Respond to emergency callouts.

Co-Op Student

WesternGeco-Schlumberger Company
Desert of Empty Quarter
2001.09 - 2001.12

Gained extensive experience in the acquisition and exploration of seismic data and oil and gas wells. Completed the field assessment seismic trainee program (FAST).

Accomplishments

  • Successfully led the steering committee for the merger of Jubail University College and Jubail Industrial College, achieving the goals of the royal commission strategic plan for this merger. Jubail Industrial College, KSA.
  • Launched the following applied engineering programs at Jubail Industrial College.
    BS of Science in Applied Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
    BS of Science in Applied Electrical Engineering.
    BS of Science in Applied Chemical Engineering.
    BS of Science in Applied Mechanical Engineering.
    Jubail Industrial College, KSA
  • Implemented a semester-based academic system at Jubail Technical Institute instead of the old quarter-based system. As a result of that achievement, the institute has been able to achieve the goals of the Royal Commission and carry out its strategic plan. Jubail Technical Institute, KSA.
  • Developing crane operation skills with the help of the faculty at the Jubail Technical Institute. This was done for a total cost of 38,000 Saudi Riyals and saved 3 million Saudi Riyals that were dedicated to starting this skill. Jubail Technical Institute, KSA.
  • Implementing the process operation skill with the help of the professionals at the Jubail Technical Institute. Jubail Technical Institute, KSA.
  • Construction of the polyethylene plant, commissioning, and start-up. Arabian Petrochemical Company - Petrokemya , KSA

Courses & Training

  • 2023 | Certified KPI Professional | Global Performance Management Academy.
  • 2022 | Leading with Emotional Intelligence Training | CAMBRIDGE for Development & Consultation-Malaysia.
  • 2022 | Strategies Development and Implementation | Global Performance Management Academy.
  • 2013 | PMP Prep Course | Royal Commission for Jubail Training Center.
  • 2013 | Authentic Leadership Workshop | Glomacs (Austria).
  • 2013 | Operator Training Simulator Training | SIMTRONICS.
  • 2010 | Intro. to leadership & Management | PINZ education Global Specialists.
  • 2002-2006 | Pressure Measurements, pressure gauges & calibration Direct & indirect level measurement Temperature & Temperature measurement Basic Process control Instrumentation Troubleshooting and repair Cable and wire termination Safety in Instrumentation Maintenance | Arabian Petrochemical Company.
  • 2006 | EXAQUANTUM Administrative Course | Yokogawa Training Center-Jubail.
  • 2006 | Quality Awareness Course | SABIC - Training Department.
  • 2006 | SIMATIC HMI-WINCC Course | Industrial Instrumentation & Contrtol Systems LTD.
  • 2005 | Preventive Human Error Course | Process Improvement Institute.
  • 2005 | 3500 Operation & Maintenance Training | BENTLY Nevada Training Center.
  • 2004 | Centum CS3000 - R3 Engineering | Yokogawa Training Center-Jubail.
  • 2004 | Tricon/Tristation 1131(8902) Comprehensive Course | NVENSYS Training Center.
  • 2003 | Centum CS3000 Fundamentals of Engineering and Maintenance Training| Yokogawa Training Center-Jubail.
  • 2001 | Seismic data acquisition Co-op program | Schlumberger-Saudi Arabia.
  • 2001 | Education Without Borders Conference | Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Awards

  • 2021 | Recognized by RC CEO for my efforts at Jubail Industrial College | Royal Commission for Jubail & Yanbu.
  • 2021 | UNESCO Learning Cities Awardee| Yeonsu, Republic of Korea.
  • 2013 | Distinguished Performance Award | Jubail Technical Institute.
  • 2004 | Awarded in recognition of Petrokemya outstanding Polyethylene Plant commissioning and start-up | Arabian Petrochemical Company.

Memberships & Committees

  • Chairman of the steering committee for the merger of Jubail University College and Jubail Industrial College | Royal Commission-Jubail,KSA.
  • Member of Supreme Council for colleges and institutes at the Royal Commission | Royal Commission-Jubail, KSA.
  • Member of the Academic Council for colleges and institutes at the Royal Commission | Royal Commission-Jubail, KSA.
  • Chairman of JIC College Council | Jubail Industrial College-Jubail, KSA
  • Member of the Committee formed to enhance and improve scientific research at Royal Commission colleges and institutes | Prince Saud Bin Thunayan Research Center-Jubail, KSA.
  • Member of the Committee formed for the Saduization of the academic jobs at Jubail Technical Institute | Jubail Technical Institute-Jubail, KSA.
  • Member of the Scholarships Committee | Royal Commission-Jubail, KSA.
  • President of the Academic Accreditation Standing Committee | Royal Commission-Jubail, KSA.
  • Member of the Quality Committee at the General-Directorate for Education at RC Jubail | Royal Commission-Jubail, KSA.



Dr. Khaled AlharbiTechnical Expert at executive presidency & Head of the Expenditure Efficiency Team at the Royal Commission in Jubail Industrial City. PhD, MS, BS.