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FAHAD ALSHUWAYER

FAHAD ALSHUWAYER

NEOM,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Professional with deep expertise in control centre operations and power systems, focusing on smart meter design and validation. Skilled in SCADA, ADMS, and DERMS technologies, ensuring adherence to industry standards and improving real-time grid monitoring. Demonstrated success in project planning, documentation, and renewable energy integration, alongside strong leadership and business development skills. Experienced in crisis management and operational efficiency, with a commitment to health and safety regulations and cost-reduction strategies.


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Control Center Supervisor / Senior Operator (Certified Power System Operator)

NEOM – ENOWA
NEOM, Saudi Arabia
11.2023 - 09.2025
  • Manage daily operations of control centers ensuring reliability, safety, and compliance with grid regulations.
  • Lead facility projects for control centers from design validation to compliance with international and Saudi standards.
  • Ensure alignment of projects with the latest compliance updates from global and Saudi frameworks.
  • Develop Scope of Work (SoW) and Request for Proposal (RFP) documents for the Smart Meter Operation Center (SMOC).
  • Oversee planning and commissioning of Regional Control Centers (RCC) and Power Control Centers (PCC).
  • Provide expertise in SCADA, ADMS, DERMS, smart meters, and HMI testing & commissioning.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align project requirements and execution plans.
  • Lead incident response, real-time operations, and performance optimization.

Distribution Engineer / Control Room Supervisor

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)
Hail, Saudi Arabia
06.2014 - 10.2023
  • Supervised and operated the Distribution Control Center (DCC) to ensure safe and reliable power delivery.
  • Led real-time monitoring, fault response, and load management using SCADA systems.
  • Coordinated switching operations and scheduled outages with field and maintenance teams.
  • Implemented preventive and corrective measures to reduce downtime and improve grid performance.
  • Conducted system studies, load forecasting, and performance reporting for management decisions.
  • Provided technical support during emergencies and collaborated with transmission teams for restoration.
  • Trained junior engineers and operators on distribution systems, safety protocols, and control room operations.

Project Engineer

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
04.2014 - 05.2014
  • Supervised project execution and contractor deliverables.
  • Attended technical meetings with contractors and stakeholders.
  • Ensured safety, compliance, and timely project achievement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Hail
Ha'il, Ha'il Region
01.2008 - 01.2013

Skills

  • Control Center operations
  • Smart meter design and validation
  • SCADA, ADMS, and DERMS
  • HMI testing and commissioning
  • Compliance with standards
  • Real-time grid monitoring
  • KPI analysis and reliability
  • Crisis and risk management
  • Project planning and documentation
  • Renewable energy integration
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Business development
  • Ethical standards
  • Leadership competence
  • Problem analysis
  • Staff scheduling
  • Staff management
  • Performance evaluation
  • Operational efficiency
  • Health and Safety regulations
  • Performance metrics
  • Cost-reduction strategies
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Change implementation
  • Task prioritisation
  • Crisis handling
  • Employee training
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Safety consciousness
  • Team Leadership
  • Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Data analysis
  • Database management
  • Critical-thinking
  • Creative thinking
  • KPI tracking
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • SOP development
  • Crisis management

Websites

Certification

Certified Power System Operator – GCC Lab (Issued: 2025-07-24 | Score: 91% – Grade A)

Languages

Arabic: Native
English: Advanced (C1)

Training

  • Project Management Qualification for Engineers
  • Protection Systems & Power Networks
  • Safety Rules in Distribution Networks
  • Emergency Crisis & Planning Management
  • Effective Communication Skills

Timeline

Control Center Supervisor / Senior Operator (Certified Power System Operator)

NEOM – ENOWA
11.2023 - 09.2025

Distribution Engineer / Control Room Supervisor

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)
06.2014 - 10.2023

Project Engineer

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR)
04.2014 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Hail
01.2008 - 01.2013

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