Mohamed Hussein Aboukhashaba
Jubail,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Senior Electrical Engineer at Ma’aden, Saudi Arabia with over 17 years of experience in electrical engineering across diverse sectors including Refinery, Petrochemical, Mining, and Alumina. My career encompasses a wide range of roles such as Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Technical Office Engineer and Senior Electrical Engineer.
I possess extensive expertise in pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and installation of HV and LV switchgears (Schneider Electric & ABB), Protection Relay settings, and maintenance of HV and LV electrical assets. I have a strong background in developing and executing preventive maintenance programs for Motors, VSDs, MCCs, Transformers, Switchgear, LV feeders, ACBs, UPS systems, and Battery Chargers.
My skill set includes Advanced Troubleshooting, Project Execution, Electrical Design, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Technical Service Requests (TSR), HAZOP participation, Risk Assessments (RA), BOM identification in CMMS, and Spare Parts Management. I ensure full compliance with international electrical standards such as IEEE, IEC, and NFPA 70E.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Electrical Engineer
Ma'aden Bauxite and Alumina Company
Ras-Alkhair, Saudi Arabia
2024.03 - Current
- Support operations and maintenance by providing engineering analysis, troubleshooting, problem identification, and resolution activities to ensure all sites run efficiently without interruption.
- Ensure effective engagement in electrical day-to-day activities as a member of the Area Management Team (AMT) and during daily DMS meetings.
- Ensure all Electrical systems equipment daily activities and established maintenance strategies (PM), SWI. JSA, and RA are in place. Identify all related system deficiencies and support with proper short/long term actions.
- Ensure that maintenance support for operations is provided promptly, chronic electrical equipment issues are resolved, and equipment performance is monitored through various condition-monitoring techniques related to all Electrical equipment.
- Initiate MOC related to electrical systems and support the MOC team by providing the required documents, as well as support the execution of approved MOCs.
- Ensure availability of spare parts of all electrical safety and production critical equipment and other required electrical spares, review and approve new spare part registration formalities, and follow up for all issues related to electrical equipment obsoleteness.
- Participate in annual budget preparation by providing all required capital spare parts, major maintenance and capital service and capital project. And provide support during execution for the projects.
- Ensure that all MOH requirements are met. Like job list, co-ordination with operation and others.
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for electrical equipment failures and chronic issues, identify underlying problems, and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve reliability and minimize downtime, ensuring timely closure of RCA-related actions.
- Conducted Risk Assessments (RA) for electrical installations, maintaining safety and reliability.
- Assessed technical specifications of new projects accurately ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Improved system efficiency by troubleshooting complex electrical issues.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions, promoting continuous improvement within the team.
- Continually improved methods and procedures for processes, measurement, documenting and workflow techniques.
- Conducted feasibility studies for electrical projects, evaluating technical and financial viability.
- Collaborated on cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions, enhancing plant performance and reliability.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules for electrical equipment.
- Completed preventive and emergency maintenance across power systems, networks and equipment.
Senior Technical Office Electrical Engineer
Amreya Petroleum Refining Company
Alexandria, Egypt
2015.05 - 2023.03
- Prepare technical specifications for electrical equipment, including high‑voltage switchgears, low‑voltage switchgears, MCCs, power transformers, induction motors, low‑voltage power cables, and lighting systems.
- Support procurement by specifying approved brands and ensuring equipment meet electrical specifications.
- Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to obtain quotations and verify product compliance.
- Prepare and review quotations, data sheets, and technical comparisons.
- Interface with vendors, contractors, and internal teams for technical clarifications and approvals during bidding stage and engineering stage.
- Coordinate and attend FAT/SAT, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Amreya Petroleum Refining Company
Alexandria, Egypt
2009.11 - 2015.05
- Executed corrective and preventive maintenance schedules to increase equipment longevity.
- Conducted risk assessments for electrical installations, maintaining safety and reliability.
- Conducted periodic maintenance activities using IBM Maximo Asset Management.
- Managed spare parts procurement.
- Prepared technical paperwork, including material requests and work permits.
Education
Diploma in Electrical Power Systems - Electrical Power Systems
Faculty of Engineering
Alexandria / Egypt 2009.09 - 2012.05
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Power Systems - Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Alexandria 2003.09 - 2008.05
Skills
- EAM Oracle Fusion
- Planning Preventative Maintenance
- Risk Assessment
- Advanced Schematic Reading
- Power Systems Analysis
- Load flow studies
- Electrical Design
- AutoCAD Electrical
- ETAP
- MATLAB software
- Microsoft Office
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Timeline
Senior Electrical Engineer
Ma'aden Bauxite and Alumina Company
2024.03 - Current
Senior Technical Office Electrical Engineer
Amreya Petroleum Refining Company
2015.05 - 2023.03
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Amreya Petroleum Refining Company
2009.11 - 2015.05
Diploma in Electrical Power Systems - Electrical Power Systems
Faculty of Engineering
2009.09 - 2012.05
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Power Systems - Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
2003.09 - 2008.05