Mohammed Bahkali
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Skilled Electrical Maintenance Technician with knack for resolving complex electrical issues. Enhanced machine reliability and reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and swift troubleshooting. Known for collaborative teamwork and commitment to high safety standards.
Well understanding of Petro Rabigh plants electrical assets.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Electrical maintenance technician
Mansor Al Mosaaed (Petro Rabig Project)
Rabigh, Mecca Region
04.2023 - Current
- Enhanced system functionality by conducting routine electrical maintenance and repairs.
- Reduced instances of equipment malfunctions by adhering to established maintenance schedules.
- Ensured prompt response to emergency breakdowns, minimizing downtime.
- Improved overall productivity with regular preventative maintenance tasks.
- Led the SS22 BD SG-301 rectification after detecting significant moisture buildup. Conducted a thorough inspection, identified root causes, and implemented corrective actions to restore system integrity. The work was completed with high quality, ensuring long-term reliability and safety.
- Ensured prompt response to emergency breakdowns, minimizing downtime.
- Handled the IWS rectification for the Cathodic Protection System, troubleshooting system faults, verifying protection effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Cathodic Protection Assessment and Survey: Led detailed assessments and surveys of Cathodic Protection systems across various substations, analyzing data to identify weaknesses and recommend improvements, significantly enhancing system reliability and corrosion prevention.
- IWS Handling for Lightning Protection System: Handled the IWS for the Lightning Protection System, ensuring that all components were inspected, maintained, and rectified as necessary to ensure safety and reliability in protecting critical infrastructure from lightning strikes.
- Diagnosed and repaired faults in the SS230 main power cable , utilizing cable fault location techniques, insulation resistance testing, and high-voltage diagnostics to pinpoint and rectify issues efficiently.
- Conducted main transformer testing in SS230 , performing insulation resistance tests, winding resistance measurements, and oil dielectric analysis to ensure operational reliability.
- Performed current transformer testing and replacement in HV SG-301 at SS235 following the Nov-2023 event , ensuring proper metering and protection functionalities were restored.
- Installed space heaters in all HV/MV compartments at SS235 to mitigate moisture-related failures, preventing potential insulation degradation and electrical faults.
- Identified and reported moisture accumulation in SS238 , taking immediate action to seal affected areas, conduct insulation tests, and implement long-term preventive measures.
- Installed space heaters in MV compartments at SS238 to enhance electrical equipment longevity by maintaining optimal humidity conditions.
- Resealed the SS238 cable cellar to prevent moisture ingress, protecting underground cable joints and ensuring long-term electrical insulation integrity.
- Worked on the PH-I Cable Enhancement Program , which involved:
- Conducting preliminary and final cable testing to ensure compliance with operational and safety standards.
- Supervising the excavation of faulty cables , ensuring safe handling and proper documentation of existing underground utilities.
- Witnessing cable joint replacements , verifying proper splicing techniques, insulation application, and protection measures.
- Performing post-jointing cable tests , such as VLF (Very Low Frequency) and IR (Insulation Resistance) tests, to confirm cable health before energization.
- S235-XFR-401A Secondary Cable Rectification: Contributed to the rectification of secondary cables at SS235-XFR-401A following heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, ensuring system recovery and preventing future cable faults caused by weather-related events.
- Engaged in the overhead power line rectification after the Dec-2023 event , addressing damaged conductors, insulators, and lightning protection systems to restore uninterrupted power supply.
- Community Power Plant Switcher Connector Replacement: Managed the replacement of connectors in the community power plant's switcher, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing the risk of electrical faults in critical systems.
- Participated in power transformer installation, testing, and commissioning in a power plant , performing functional testing, ratio measurements, vector group verification, and SFRA (Sweep Frequency Response Analysis) for transformer health assessment.
- Troubleshot and rectified motor circuit breaker issues , effectively reducing refinery plant downtime during silent hours by analyzing protection settings, verifying tripping mechanisms, and replacing faulty components.
- Conducted testing and replacement of under-voltage coils in the main compressor circuit breaker , ensuring proper motor start-up sequences and protection system reliability.
- Performed cable termination following standard industry practices, ensuring proper crimping, stress control, and insulation applications for safe and durable connections.
- Worked in the HOFCC reactor for electrical purposes , supporting maintenance activities and verifying electrical safety measures.
- Currently serving as a Package Leader for a critical package under PSD for the 2025 TA , overseeing Major PM and testing for critical and SD motors, ensuring all maintenance activities are performed to the highest standards, and leading coordination efforts between engineering, operations, contractor and maintenance teams.
Electrical technician
Al Suwaidi (Petro Rabigh Project)
Rabigh, Mecca Region
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Led the supporting team during PH-II 2022 TA , ensuring efficient team distribution based on requests from field maintenance and operations.
- Coordinated with Almozain Contractor to conduct stroking tests for overhauled MOVs during PH-II 2022 TA .
- Managed cut-off functional tests in collaboration with the TSD and Instrument teams during PH-II 2022 TA .
- during PH-II 2022 TA, i have been participated in the SS232 Cable Replacement Project as a Witness and QC member , performing loop check tests and IR tests to confirm cable health before final energization, ensuring successful and safe project completion.
- Performed re-wiring activities for motors control cables during SS243 (MMA plant) S/D.
- Performed Preventive Maintenance for LV motors up to 150KW .
- Troubleshot MOVs and rectified issues to ensure proper functionality.
Education
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Yanbu Industrial College
Yanbu, Medina Region 02.2016 - 12.2020
Skills
- Industrial wiring techniques
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance knowledge
- Surge protection and grounding protection system
- Technical report writing
- Technical drawing reading
- Fault detection and diagnosis
- Clear communication with colleagues
- Resilience under pressure
- Verbal communication
- Focused during lengthy tasks
- Employee management
- Electrical fault diagnosis
- Electrical equipment maintenance
- Circuit breaker corrective maintenance
- Electrical motor repairs
- AC/DC control circuitry
- Electrical installation and repair
- Wiring troubleshooting
- leadership
- Quick learner
- Logic Analyzer
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Electrical maintenance technician
Mansor Al Mosaaed (Petro Rabig Project)
04.2023 - Current
Electrical technician
Al Suwaidi (Petro Rabigh Project)
10.2021 - 04.2023
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Yanbu Industrial College
02.2016 - 12.2020
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