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KHALID ALQAHTANI

Technical Support Manager
ALKHOBAR

Summary

· Graduate Electrical Engineer from KFUPM with 24 years of rich hands on leadership experience with SWCC covering projects and maintenance.

· Extensive experience of managing projects for replacement of major equipment covering all phases of engineering, procurement, material supply, installation, testing, commissioning and operation.

· Experienced in planning and executing preventive, routine & corrective maintenance schedules, spare parts management, repairs and overhauls assuring targeted availability & reliability of plant and equipment.

· Worked in factory acceptance tests (FAT) of equipment at vendors in Germany and Switzerland and in supervision & final equipment of projects in KSA.

· Comprehensive technical expertise in a wide range of electrical equipment including transformers, switchgear, protection systems, pumps and related equipment.

· Deft in coordinating with internal customers, consultants, contractors/subcontractors, vendors and peer departments in achieving all predefined objectives.

· Skilled in leading, motivating and monitoring professional teams and work forces eliciting superior performances.

· Dedicated result driven engineer with excellent communication, coordination, problem solving, decision making, planning and execution skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Support Manager

WTTCO
Khobar
03.2021 - Current
  • Monitoring and controlling all the activity for encroachment and planning departments.
  • preparing and design the operational plan, yearly budgeting for the departement
  • Developed and implemented training initiatives for new hires.
  • Mentored junior support staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and learning within the team.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing an effective ticketing system for tracking cases and monitoring progress.
  • Managed escalation procedures to ensure high-priority issues were addressed promptly and effectively.
  • Tracked KPIs and created continuous improvement plans.
  • Optimized scheduling for 24/7 support coverage, ensuring customer needs were met around the clock.
  • Reduced ticket backlog by implementing efficient case management strategies and prioritization techniques.

Electrical Maintenance Manager

SWCC - pipeline departement
ALKHOBAR, SAUDIA ARABIA
1 2016 - 02.2021

· Projects

· Prepare engineering designs and detailed engineering packages for projects.

· Develop technical scope for requisitions and conduct technical bid analysis sessions.

· Coordinate technical reviews of detailed engineering packages submitted by vendors & contractors

· Supervise execution of all project activities including testing & commissioning of electrical equipment and systems

· Maintenance

· Plan & supervise all preventive, routine and corrective maintenance activities for electrical equipment and systems.

· Prepare and follow up completion of repair requests for turning around major breakdowns and overhaul of equipment.

· Participate in complete shutdown programs for major equipment like 6.6 KV motors – Prepare materials & repair requests, overhaul program and pre & post inspections of equipment.

· Manage the program for overhauling of on-load tap changers of 149.625 MVA, 15.75 KV/220 V main transformers.

· Prepare overhauling programs for all transformers in housing compounds – 30*1.5 MVA, 15.75 KV/220V.

Senior Electrical Engineer

SWCC - pipeline maintenance departement
ALKHOBAR, SAUDIA ARABIA
05.2009 - 01.2016
  • Provided technical supervision on projects and maintenance activity, to guarantee compatibility of different systems.
  • Developed graduates and Junior Engineers to be promoted to management positions within 12 months of employment.
  • Managed sites simultaneously, conducting visits to verify construction was in accordance with design specifications.
  • Maximized client satisfaction by completing project quality assurance duties, checking reports, reviewing calculations.
  • Managed procurement, negotiating preferred supplier rates that resulted in cost savings.
  • Calibrated electrical equipment regularly, effectively reducing operational downtime.
  • Evaluated installed electrical equipment and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
  • Prepared technical documentation for operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial systems for PLC and Human Machine Interface.

Electrical Supervisor

SWCC
ALKHOBAR, SAUJDIA ARABIA
02.2004 - 05.2009
  • Supervised power group+ desal group + auxiliary group to ensure accurate, cost-effective workmanship.
  • Coordinated schedules and day-to-day activities of crew to satisfy maintenance needs with minimal delays.
  • Conferred with other managers, technical personnel and team leaders to coordinate efficient site work and maintain tight schedules.
  • Managed preparation of work sites and planning of jobs for facilities .
  • Monitored manufacturing operations of electrical devices for compliance with safety protocols.
  • Mentored junior engineers and new hires to better improve competency and efficiency of all staff.
  • Analyzed complex technical problems, determined solutions and made sound decisions.
  • Supervised and evaluated installation and repair of lights and power in buildings and facilities.

Electrical Engineer

SWCC
ALKHOBAR, SAUDIA ARABIA
11.2000 - 02.2004
  • starting as training engineer in the auxiliary group
  • preparing daily schedule for the maintenance activity for routine and corrective maintenance
  • study all the electrical system and troubleshooting for any problem

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical enginnering

KFUPM

Skills

Industrial electrical project expertise

Team leadership and supervision

High-value project management

Commercial electrical project expertise

Fact checking

Project support

Customer communications

Scheduling

Budget Administration

Problem-solving abilities

Decision-Making

Accomplishments

    Major Assignments

    · Member of the supervision & final acceptance committee for new pipeline and pumping station under the Jubail mega project for transmitting 500, 000 m3 water daily to the Eastern Province.

    · Member of the supervision & final acceptance committee for the new housing compound mega project.

    · Member of the group for procurement of new 6.6 KV motors – 1700 KW & 2400 KW – for desalination & intake for Al Khobar 3 (AK 3) plant – Completed inspection & testing of motors in Germany, 2008

    · Assigned as Engineer for full scale inspection & testing of AK 3 main generator – 149.625 MVA, 15.75 KV – with Toshiba – Completed inspection & testing of 4 units, 2004-05

    Projects

    · Replacement of UPS systems at 16 blending & pumping stations – Project Manager in charge of engineering, materials supply, commissioning & operation.

    · Replacement of the variable speed motor control system – Project Manager for replacement of the complete system covering engineering, material supply, commissioning and operation.

    · Replacement of the HVAC system of the main pumping station in Aziziyah with 4 chiller units with related equipment – Project Manager for engineering, material supply, commissioning and operation.

    · Replacement of HVAC systems in 7 blending stations in the eastern water transmission system comprising of 2*60 TR packaged units with all related equipment – Project Manager in charge of engineering, materials supply, commissioning and operation.

    · Replacement of air blast breakers with SF6 breakers in the generator load break switch system – Member of the project team. Participated in inspection & testing of SF6 breakers in Switzerland, 2004

Timeline

Technical Support Manager

WTTCO
03.2021 - Current

Senior Electrical Engineer

SWCC - pipeline maintenance departement
05.2009 - 01.2016

Electrical Supervisor

SWCC
02.2004 - 05.2009

Electrical Engineer

SWCC
11.2000 - 02.2004

Electrical Maintenance Manager

SWCC - pipeline departement
1 2016 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Science - Electrical enginnering

KFUPM
KHALID ALQAHTANITechnical Support Manager