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Mostafa Meshref

Mostafa Meshref

Riyadh

Summary

With 23 years of experience in Power Generation projects, I have deep expertise in facilities mechanical commissioning, operations, and maintenance. Throughout my career, I have dedicated 14 years to commissioning and operating CCGT and thermal PP Equipment, including Steam Turbines, HRSG, Gas Turbines, Steam generators, and BOP. Additionally, I have spent 9 years in the Operations & Maintenance of large thermal power plants. As a lead mechanical engineer, I successfully manage mechanical construction completion and pre-commissioning/commissioning activities. I also develop a comprehensive package of commissioning completion certificates in line with the client's standards. My journey began with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a role as an Operations & Maintenance engineer. Through dedication and expertise, I progressed from an operations engineer to a commissioning engineer and ultimately achieved a lead position.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

OPERATION LEAD

SHANAHAN ENGINEERING
11.2021 - Current
  • 3X3X1 GE GT FRAME 7FA.05 AND GE STG FRAME D11, HRSG STF
  • Established leadership for all operation activities during starting and shutdown of GTs, HRSGs ,BOPs and STGs during all commissioning stage and normal operation stage
  • Utilized data-driven insights to inform decision-making processes regarding resource allocation or process improvements within the operations department.
  • Conducted regular performance assessments, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for growth and development among team members.

OPERATOR LEAD

FieldCore
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • MELAKA CCPP 2242MW/ MALASIYA, project 3 Single shaft GT frame (9H.02)-514 MW+ST frame(D650)-250MW = GEN 750 MW / triple pressure HRSG total project MW 2250MW
  • Established startup (GT/HRSG/ST) /shutdown/preparing and executing commissioning tests according to Grid test procedures and following up load profile.
  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE LEAD

GE
06.2019 - 04.2020
  • WEST ASSUIT CCPP 1500MW
  • Established leadership for all activities of operation and maintenance team during Steam turbine and HRSGs Reliability tests and performance tests and normal operation
  • Enhanced equipment reliability through thorough diagnosis and troubleshooting of mechanical issues.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by developing a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.

STEAM TURBINE MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING TFA

GE
01.2019 - 03.2019
  • SOHAR III CCPP 2000MW / OMAN,
  • Carried out STG ALSTOM commissioning activities
  • Bentley Nevada system RAK configurations
  • Steam Turbine valve tightening test
  • Steam Turbine Startup and over speed test
  • Synchronization up to base load
  • Turbine load rejection test.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems into overall facility operations.
  • Maintained strong relationships with clients through transparent communication strategies that ensured expectations were met or exceeded consistently.
  • Enhanced equipment efficiency by conducting thorough mechanical commissioning tests and analyses.

MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING ENGINEER

GE
06.2018 - 12.2018
  • ASSUIT CCPP 1500MW/ EGYPT, Carried out STG GE frame D202 pre-commissioning /commissioning activities
  • Manage Lube Oil flushing and adjusting of lube / Control oil and left oil
  • Carried out HRSG (2 levels of pressure) pre-commissioning /commissioning activities
  • Manage startup /operation activities during steam blow /initial startup/load rejection tests/normal run.

LEAD MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING

WORLEYPARSONS
11.2016 - 03.2018
  • CCPP 1700MW(2(3X3X1)
  • Reviewing engineering / technical documents/vendor information and preparing procedure for systematic and sequential pre-commissioning /commissioning/startup of plant
  • Carries out detailed assessment of work involved in individual group as well as discipline concerning commissioning and assesses available resources and possible constraints in execution
  • Managing and coordinating with different subcontractors working at site
  • Conducts meeting with commissioning manager to review testing, commissioning progress and HSE conformance on daily and occasionally more frequent basis as well as meetings with vendors to resolve any equipment-related problems
  • Participates in pre-construction Engineering reviews and project planning
  • Participates in management of change for engineering and construction of project
  • Collaborated with engineering team to complete projects.
  • Conducted regular site visits as part of quality assurance measures, ensuring on-time delivery of commissioned projects.
  • Streamlined project execution through diligent planning, scheduling, and resource allocation efforts.

LEAD FIELD COMMISSIONING

Shanahanengineering
03.2016 - 08.2016
  • PP12 CCPP 2000MW, Responsible for safe and efficient commissioning tests for:
  • Alstom HRSG Large capacity during first Fire and steam Sigma blow activities
  • Alstom Steam Turbine during first rolling and synchronize tests and load rejection tests
  • BOP (Air Cold Condenser, condensate pumps, Feedwater, cooling water systems)

LEAD MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING

GE
04.2015 - 11.2015
  • WEST ASYUT CCGT1000MW (8 GT125MW)
  • Responsible for safe and efficient tests commissioning of 8 Gas Turbine (GE) PG9171E and auxiliary systems such as Oil Systems with Lube Oil, Power Oil and Jacking Oil, Closed Cooling Water System for Lube Oil and Generator Cooling Air Systems on Gas Turbine, Filters house and Air Intake, Exhaust System; Water and N2 Purge Systems Sound Enclosure and Ventilation Systems; Fire Fighting Systems and Gas Detection; including also responsible for Fuel Gas and Fuel Oil Systems such as Gas Metering, Scrubber and Filters, treated Mazout Heater and Pressure Reducing Stations and Gas;Fuel Oil Metering and Forwarding Station, Loading/Unloading Storage Tank System.

SENIOR MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING ENGINEER

Arabian BEMCo
11.2012 - 12.2014
  • AL QURAYYAH CCPP 4500MW (6 -3X3X1)
  • RIYADH PP10 CCPP 3600MW (10 -(4X4X1)),
  • Review construction completion and ensure readiness for pre-commissioning through review of piping and equipment test packs in addition to line walks and physical inspection
  • Develop flushing, blowing and leak test method statements
  • Ensure safe work practices and monitor commissioning task hazards communicating nonconformances to execution crew and management intervening where necessary to avert escalation
  • Review design deliverables and drawings to ensure complete compliance to project design and company standards
  • Monitor initial startup equipment performance and train client maintenance staff on project.
  • Conducted regular site visits as part of quality assurance measures, ensuring on-time delivery of commissioned projects.

SENIOR MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING ENGINEER

ANSALDO CALDAI.S.P.A
10.2011 - 10.2012
  • ABU QIR THERMAL POWER PLANT 2X650 MW, Implemented boiler commissioning and operation activities for large utility steam generator which contains
  • Pipelines (lubrication-fuel- atomizing steam-etc.…) cleaning (blowout- flushing), Motors solo run test
  • Fans (FDF, GRF, and
  • Cooling Air Fans) heat run test, R.A.H heat run test, Boiler chemical cleaning
  • First fire tests, Boiler steam blow., Boiler initial starts up and loading tests
  • Enhanced equipment efficiency by conducting thorough mechanical commissioning tests and analyses.
  • Ensured safety compliance by adhering to industry standards, codes, and regulations throughout all stages of project work.

SENIOR OPERATIONS ENGINEER

TOSHIBA PLANT SYSTEMS & SERVICES CO
05.2011 - 09.2011
  • SIDI-KRIR CCPP 750MW (2X2X1)
  • Operation, monitoring, and conditions reporting for the BOP systems Condensate system & condensate pumps
  • Feedwater system (LP, HP/IP) & FWP's, Circulating water system& CW pumps, closed cooling system, Compressed Air system
  • Dematerialized water pumps, Hydrogen supply plant, Potable water pumps

MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING START-UP ENGINEER

NEM
03.2010 - 02.2011
  • EL-ATF CCPP 750MW (2X2X1).
  • Review and update commissioning procedures and plans in line with site conditions
  • Provide regular reports of progress and issues with commissioning process to commissioning manager
  • Identify operation problems and ensure solutions are implemented
  • Verify accuracy and completeness of As-Built drawings
  • Execute Commissioning and testing for HRSG,Operation of HRSG during steam blow activities Operation
  • HRSG during reliability and performance test.

MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING START-UP ENGINEER

TOSHIBA PLANT SYSTEMS & SERVICES CORPORATION
08.2009 - 02.2010
  • EL-ATF CCPP 750MW (2X2X1).
  • Commissioning and sequence testing of following systems: Condensate system & Feedwater system -Circulating water system, Drainage Sump pumps, closed cooling system
  • Perform chemical cleaning according to procedures for Condensate Feedwater system pipelines Perform steam blow-out activities
  • Report and advise daily activities for all systems mentioned previously .

TURBO GENERATOR COMMISSIONING & TESTING ENGINEER

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CO
04.2009 - 07.2009
  • SIDI-KRIR CCPP 750MW (2X2X1)/ EGYPT, Conduct and advice commissioning procedures and methods at site based on Mitsubishi electric co procedures
  • Record commissioning data of generator and auxiliaries
  • Reporting, cables check, instruments loop check
  • Test operation of
  • AC, DC seal oil pumps, vacuum pump, vapor extractor, hydrogen gas dryer
  • Characteristic Test of seal oil differential pressure regulator -Calibration of hydrogen gas pressure and purity Meters-Seal oil control panel alarm checkout-
  • Generator insulation and HV tests-Filling generator with hydrogen-measure leakage- H2 gas purge -Vibration
  • Measurement-Shaft voltage measurement Internal check (visual inspection in generator, loop check for temperature detectors and others

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

U E E P Co
01.2000 - 03.2009
  • ASSUIT THERMAL POWER PLANT 2X325MW
  • AL-KURAIMAT THERMAL POWER PLANT 2

X625MW.

  • Prepare and operate steam unit 300MW (boiler &Steam turbine and their auxiliaries) in all operation modes (cold, warm and hot) startup, and safe shutdown, change over equipment from local and control room, connect and disconnect electrical circuits (220KV, 6.3KV)
  • Prepare and operate all local equipment for steam unit 600MW including (GE STG frame G-3, feedwater heaters, pumps, boiler forced draft fans, gas recirculation fan, burners, seal oil system, stator cooling system, Reporting equipment condition during shift
  • Plan and execute maintenance and overhauling of boiler feedwater pumps, feedwater heat exchanger large capacity, large vertical pumps (circulating water pumps, condensate extraction pumps, different types of valves including assembly, disassembly, and inspection.

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

HIESco
07.2004 - 06.2007
  • PROJECT : DOHA WEST THERMAL POWER STATION 8X300 MW.
  • Plan and Execute Mechanical maintenance and overhauling of large turbo-generators 300 MW (Mitsubishi electric co.) Including assembly and disassembly, rotor pull-out, mechanical inspection of (sleeve bearings, seal oil rings, cooling fan blades, oil deflectors, Wedge Tightness, Core Tightness, hydrogen coolers)
  • Mechanical maintenance & inspection of electrical actuator
  • LIMITORQUE, AUMA, SIEMENS, etc
  • Mechanical maintenance and inspection for medium voltage motors(11KV) like boiler feed water pump motors, FDF motors, CWP motors, main cooling pump motors, sleeve bearing repairing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Power and Energy Engineering

Al Minia University
Al Minia ,Egypt
05.1999

Skills

  • Power plants equipments commissioning, operations, and maintenance
  • Developing Power Plant Systemization and Commissioning plans, Schedules, and work coordination
  • Developing pre-commissioning method statements and commissioning /operation procedures
  • Troubleshooting and RCA techniques
  • Training operation and maintenance staff where appropriate
  • MS- Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Project
  • Coordination
  • Schedule development
  • Compliance standards
  • Motivational attitude
  • Acknowledgment of customer needs
  • Active Listening
  • Maintenance Management
  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Performance monitoring
  • Process Improvement
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision-Making

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Arabic
Native

Timeline

OPERATION LEAD

SHANAHAN ENGINEERING
11.2021 - Current

OPERATOR LEAD

FieldCore
12.2020 - 06.2021

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE LEAD

GE
06.2019 - 04.2020

STEAM TURBINE MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING TFA

GE
01.2019 - 03.2019

MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING ENGINEER

GE
06.2018 - 12.2018

LEAD MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING

WORLEYPARSONS
11.2016 - 03.2018

LEAD FIELD COMMISSIONING

Shanahanengineering
03.2016 - 08.2016

LEAD MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING

GE
04.2015 - 11.2015

SENIOR MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING ENGINEER

Arabian BEMCo
11.2012 - 12.2014

SENIOR MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING ENGINEER

ANSALDO CALDAI.S.P.A
10.2011 - 10.2012

SENIOR OPERATIONS ENGINEER

TOSHIBA PLANT SYSTEMS & SERVICES CO
05.2011 - 09.2011

MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING START-UP ENGINEER

NEM
03.2010 - 02.2011

MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING START-UP ENGINEER

TOSHIBA PLANT SYSTEMS & SERVICES CORPORATION
08.2009 - 02.2010

TURBO GENERATOR COMMISSIONING & TESTING ENGINEER

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CO
04.2009 - 07.2009

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

HIESco
07.2004 - 06.2007

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

U E E P Co
01.2000 - 03.2009

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Power and Energy Engineering

Al Minia University
Mostafa Meshref