Electrical and instrumentation engineer with over 13 years of experience in reliability engineering, condition monitoring, and maintenance within power plants and Titanium smelting facilities. Proven expertise in predictive and preventive maintenance, vibration analysis, and root cause analysis. Skilled in commissioning DCS/PLC systems, substations, and transformers. Committed to enhancing plant reliability through strategic improvement initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificate
Work history
E&I Reliability engineer
ASIC – Cristal Global (A TASNEE Company)
Jizan Economic City, Saudi Arabia
2018.09 - Current
Development and implementation of preventive, predictive, and reliability-based maintenance strategies.
Support HAZOP reviews and SIL/SIF reliability activities for critical protection systems.
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and asset criticality analysis.
Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and implementation of corrective actions.
Monitoring reliability KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, equipment availability, and downtime.
Spare parts optimization, BOM review, and lifecycle cost reduction.
Management of Change (MOC) implementation in DCS, PLC, and field instruments.
Support for plant startup, shutdown, and reliability improvement projects.
Review sub-contractor submittals of Inspection Test Plan (ITP), Quality Control Forms, Method of Statement (MS), and other pertinent QC documents.
Breakdown analysis, corrective maintenance, and reliability improvement actions.
Operation, maintenance, and reliability support of HV/MV/LV substations in industrial environments.
Preventive and predictive maintenance of transformers, switchgear, and protection systems.
Experience with transformers, feeder, and motor protection relays (ABB, Siemens).
Support during Energization, shutdown, and startup of substations and transformers.
Monitoring transformer health indicators such as temperature, abnormal noise, vibration, and load conditions.
Evaluated vendor offers for procurement of high-quality spare parts at reasonable costs.
Developed reliability models, leading to better failure prediction and prevention.
Designed robust systems, ensuring lower downtime in production lines.
Reduced equipment failures by carrying out routine inspections and audits.
Ensured compliance with regulatory standards for improved safety conditions at work site.
Instrumentation engineer
Suqaiq Steam Power Plant Hyundai Heavy Industries
SUQAIQ, Saudi Arabia
2018.04 - 2018.09
Collaborated with subcontractors to support alignment with primary objectives and timelines.
Assisted in installation of instrument panels, cabling, MCCs, and analysers.
Oversaw site work to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards before signing off.
Participated in loop checking during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up phases.
Supported maintenance and troubleshooting of DCS, PLC, VFDs, and instruments.
Compiled reports that provided insights into project progress and challenges encountered.
Contributed to development of contingency plans to mitigate impacts of unforeseen circumstances on project delivery.
Conducted safety audits to promote hazard-free work environment.
Visited sites to monitor project progress and address bottlenecks.
E&I Engineer
SPHINX Titanium Project – Outotec
Jizan Economic City, Saudi Arabia
2015.05 - 2018.03
Managed project deadlines effectively by coordinating resources and tasks.
Responsible for maintenance & troubleshooting of process instrument Pressure, Level, Flow, Temperature Transmitters/Switches, Load Cells, Speed Sensors.
Maintained comprehensive documentation of all Electrical and Instrumentation operations for future reference.
Supervised Electrical and Instrumentation construction and installation activities for smelting plant projects.
Managed installation of field instruments, control panels, MCCs, cable trays, and cabling.
Supervised loop checking, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities.
Ensured compliance with drawings, specifications, project schedules, and safety standards.
Experienced in maintenance & troubleshooting of Control Valves and actuators.
Encourage safe work environments to ensure adherence to HSE Standards and Guidelines in all work areas and all maintenance activities.
SIEMENS SIMOCODE LV motor protection relays, HMI, PLC S-7, and communications.
Experience in preparation for scope of work and bill of material in Electrical and Instrumentation field.
Responsible for maintenance & troubleshooting of Variable Frequency Drives (ABB ACS800 & ACS880 Series, Allen Bradley Power flex Series, Siemens).
I&C Construction Engineer
Rabigh Power Plant No.2 – Doosan Heavy Industries
Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
2012.10 - 2014.10
Supervised installation of field instruments, control valves, impulse tubing, cable trays, JB panels,and control panels for power plant systems.
Executed construction activities in accordance with approved drawings, P&IDs, hook-up details, datasheets, and project specifications.
Managed cable pulling,termination, continuity checks, insulation resistance testing, and loop verification for instrument and control cables.
Coordinated installation and testing of PLC, DCS, ESD, F&G, SCADA, and communication systems.
Lead loop checking, pre-commissioning, functional testing, SAT, commissioning, and startup support for plant units.
Supervised calibration of pressure, temperature, level, flow transmitters, switches, control valves,and MOVs.
Ensured punch list closure, NCR resolution, red-line markups, as-built documentation, and handover dossiers.
Reviewed ITPs, method statements, risk assessments, and QA/QC inspection requirements.
Coordinated with civil, mechanical, electrical, piping, and operations teams to meet construction milestones.
Controlled subcontractor productivity, manpower planning, work progress, and daily execution targets.
Ensured completion of work within project schedule, quality standards, and client expectations.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Instrumentation and Control Engineer
Sr. Reliability Engineer / Maintenance Engineer at HESS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION MALAYSIA B.VSr. Reliability Engineer / Maintenance Engineer at HESS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION MALAYSIA B.V