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Mahdi Alsalem

Mahdi Alsalem

Riyadh,Riyadh Region

Summary

Innovative Electrical Design Engineer with knack for delivering high-impact solutions. Spearheaded multiple projects, enhancing system efficiency and reducing costs. Known for creative problem-solving and clear communication with cross-functional teams.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Transformers Electrical Design Engineer

Al-Ojaimi Industrial Group
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
05.2023 - Current
  • Reading and interpreting project specifications to understand customers requirements.
  • Creating electrical systems for oil-type distribution transformers up to 5MVA for both local and export markets.
  • Ensuring designs comply with various standards for different projects,

- Saudi Electric Company tenders according to SEC standards

- IEC standards for private customers projects

- ENEL Standards for Italy tender

- European standards (BS-EN) for Palestine projects

- Projects in various countries over the world such as Gambia,

Nigeria, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Iraq, and Jordan

  • Optimizing transformers designs to meet customers requirements at the lowest possible cost.
  • Providing technical data sheet and Bill of material for both electrical and mechanical systems
  • Following up with production and Quality control departments to ensure manufacturing process going well as per transformer design
  • Following up with testing department to rectify any parameter not acquired in prototypes
  • Analysing testing results for existing designs to optimize the cost using high quality material or any technique.

Research and Teaching Assistant

Birzeit University
Ramallah, Palestine
09.2019 - 09.2022
  • Assisting students in various domains, ensuring their understanding, guiding them in practical work, and supporting their learning journey.
  • Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
  • Prepared necessary equipment and technology ahead of class.
  • Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.

Operating and Maintenance Engineer

Al Quds Lifts Co.
Ramallah, Palestine
12.2017 - 09.2019
  • Installing and upgrading electrical components in elevator systems
  • Repairing and maintaining electrical parts including control circuits and motors
  • Ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing operational efficiency.

Education

Bachelor Degree - Electrical Engineer

Birzeit University
Ramallah / Palestine
07.2012 - 07.2017

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Cost estimation
  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Time Management
  • Electrical Design
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Multitasking
  • Innovative Solutions
  • Data Analysis

Languages

English
Advanced
Arabic
Native

Timeline

Transformers Electrical Design Engineer

Al-Ojaimi Industrial Group
05.2023 - Current

Research and Teaching Assistant

Birzeit University
09.2019 - 09.2022

Operating and Maintenance Engineer

Al Quds Lifts Co.
12.2017 - 09.2019

Bachelor Degree - Electrical Engineer

Birzeit University
07.2012 - 07.2017
Mahdi Alsalem