MOHAMMED ALI BASHIRI
Jubail,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Senior Mechanical Engineer with over 11 years of experience in power generation, water utilities, and industrial infrastructure. Expertise in rotating equipment, asset integrity, reliability, seawater cooling, industrial wastewater, and gas systems. Currently leading technical studies, design reviews, asset assessments, and CAPEX/OPEX engineering support at Marafiq Power and Water Company. Experienced in project scope development, technology evaluation, system modifications, and engineering recommendations in accordance with RCJY and international standards. Holds a Master’s degree in Renewable Energy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work history
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Marafiq Company
Jubail Industrial City
2024.06 - 2026.09
- Conduct technical studies on mechanical equipment failures and system modifications, providing engineering recommendations and supporting Management of Change (MOC) requirements.
- Perform asset condition assessments for mechanical assets and industrial gas systems, including methane and ethane pipelines, scraper stations, and associated facilities.
- Review project design packages for rehabilitation, replacement, modification, expansion, and new capital projects.
- Provide technical support across desalination, industrial wastewater, sanitary wastewater, seawater cooling, and industrial gas systems.
- Evaluate tie-in requirements for new industrial customers in Jubail, including connection arrangements, technical requirements, and supporting engineering calculations.
- Collaborate with Facility Planning and Project Engineering teams during technology scouting and feasibility studies, supporting the evaluation and selection of suitable technologies and materials.
- Prepare scopes of work and define technical requirements for CAPEX and OPEX projects.
- Review materials, equipment specifications, technical submittals, and engineering documents for compliance with project requirements, RCJY requirements, and applicable international standards.
- Review vendor qualifications and support technical approval processes.
- Develop and update engineering procedures, technical specifications, and design standards.
- Verify compliance with safety, quality, and environmental requirements across company facilities.
Section Head
Saudi Energy
Jazan, Saudi Arabia
2016.01 - 2024.04
- Served as Section Head at Jazan Energy Production Plant, leading mechanical maintenance activities and supporting safe and reliable plant operation.
- Executed gas turbine overhauls, including Major Inspections (MI), Hot Gas Path Inspections (HGPI), and Combustion Inspections (CI).
- Led predictive and preventive maintenance activities for gas turbine auxiliary systems to improve equipment reliability and availability.
- Performed troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and repair of rotating equipment to restore reliable operation and minimize downtime.
- Improved equipment availability, reliability, and operational performance across gas turbines, pumps, RO plant systems, and fuel storage tanks through effective inspection and maintenance strategies.
- Supervised workshop operations, including welding, fabrication, and machining activities, ensuring safe execution, quality workmanship, and proper implementation of mechanical modifications.
- Planned and executed overhaul schedules for fuel treatment systems, including Alfa Laval and Westfalia purifiers and associated auxiliary equipment.
- Supported maintenance turnaround planning activities, including shutdown preparation, spare parts management, and budget planning.
- Planned and coordinated specialized maintenance tools and warehouse tool management to improve maintenance readiness, reduce downtime, and enhance execution efficiency.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure safe execution, quality workmanship, and protection of personnel and equipment during maintenance activities and shutdowns.
- Reviewed and monitored monthly vibration analysis reports for power plants across Southern Region, supporting condition-based maintenance and early fault detection.
- Monitored and updated monthly plant risk register, coordinating with risk owners to track mitigation actions and maintain risk status.
Mechanical Engineer
Hitachi Company
Jazan Economic City
2015.07 - 2015.12
- Coordinated infrastructure work planning across industrial city zones.
- Supervised water pipeline installation and jointing activities in accordance with approved procedures and project requirements.
- Reviewed underground utility drawings, including joint locations, routing, and tie-in points.
- Witnessed and verified pipeline hydrotesting activities in accordance with approved procedures and project requirements.
Education
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Renewable Energy, Mechanical Engineering
Jazan University
Saudi Arabia 2023.04 - 2025.05
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Jazan University
Saudi Arabia 2011.03 - 2015.03
Skills
- Industrial Wastewater Treatment Systems
- Seawater Cooling Systems
- Gas Turbine Maintenance
- Vibration Analysis & Condition Monitoring
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Reliability & Asset Performance Improvement
- Mechanical Systems & Piping Design Review
- Engineering Standards & Codes (RCJY & International Standards)
- CAPEX & OPEX Project Support
- Maintenance Planning & Shutdown Support
- Technical Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Leadership & Technical Coordination
- Conflict Management
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Conducted a hydropower feasibility study for installing a turbine in the seawater return canal, including turbine selection, system configuration, and associated civil requirements, identifying potential annual cost savings of approximately SAR 16 million.
- Improved industrial wastewater system reliability by supporting the redesign of a pump station and introducing new pumping technology, enhancing operational flexibility and reducing the risk of service interruption.
- Implemented an HVAC system modification at the company headquarters, achieving approximately SAR 0.5 million in cost savings while improving energy efficiency.
- Implemented modifications to gas turbine lube oil systems, achieving cost savings of approximately SAR 3 million while improving equipment reliability and maintainability.
- Modified the GE Frame 7EA gas turbine bleed valve system, achieving approximately SAR 1 million in cost savings and improving turbine operational reliability.
- Supported the implementation of Direct In-Line Pumping (DIP) technology for lift stations, improving system reliability, reducing operational issues, and minimizing customer complaints.
- Performed a technical assessment of a gas scraper station and 14 km of gas pipeline supplying fuel gas to a 2.7 GW power generation facility, supporting asset integrity and lifecycle planning.
- Performed field balancing of generator rotors and rotating equipment across GE and Westinghouse gas turbines, steam turbine auxiliaries, fans, and fuel pumps, supporting proactive maintenance and improving equipment reliability.
- Recognized as Employee of the Year in 2018 for exceptional technical and operational contributions.
- Presented technical papers at local industry conferences, sharing engineering solutions, lessons learned, and industry best practices.
- Collaborated with Alfanar on the development and engineering activities of the Crude Conversion Project at JPP in 2018.
Certification
- 2026 ASME B31.3 Process piping code.
- 2026 PMP - Certified Project Management Professional.
- 2025 Certified API 653 - Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector.
- 2024 Turbomachinery Data Collection.
- 2023 Certified From IRM Institute of Risk Management.
- 2022 Certified From Mobius Institute Vibration CAT II.
- 2018 Certified CMRP.
- 2018 Certified From Mobius Institute Vibration CAT I.
Languages
Arabic
English
Timeline
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Marafiq Company
2024.06 - 2026.09
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Renewable Energy, Mechanical Engineering
Jazan University
2023.04 - 2025.05
Section Head
Saudi Energy
2016.01 - 2024.04
Mechanical Engineer
Hitachi Company
2015.07 - 2015.12
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Jazan University
2011.03 - 2015.03