Naif Matkhan Alruwaili
Turaif,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished utility and power plant operator with extensive expertise in steam turbine operation and equipment management. Demonstrates strong leadership proficiency, enhanced by comprehensive ERT and leadership training, ensuring effective delegation and team coordination. Committed to optimising operational efficiency and safety within the energy sector, leveraging advanced operation skills to drive performance improvements.
Experienced professional with focus on operational leadership and team management. Capable of streamlining processes and enhancing productivity through strategic planning and hands-on oversight. Skilled in fostering collaborative environments, ensuring safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Lead Operator
Power And Utility
2017.01 - 2026.04
- Lead shift operations for power and utility systems, supervising operators and coordinating cross-functional activities to ensure reliable plant performance.
- Developed and enforced SOPs, shift checklists and permit-to-work practices to improve operational consistency and strengthen safety culture.
- Mentored and trained new operators on equipment operation, emergency response and lockout/tagout procedures to build team capability.
- Managed start-ups, shutdowns and emergency responses; liaised with maintenance and engineering to optimize troubleshooting and expedite repairs.
- Monitored operational KPIs and prepared reports to support continuous improvement initiatives and management decision-making.
Power And Utility Operator
Madden
2009.01 - 2017.01
- Operated and monitored power plant and utility systems including boilers, steam turbines, generators, pumps and auxiliary equipment to ensure continuous, safe production.
- Operated and maintained water treatment equipment (RO systems, multimedia/sand filters), managed raw water intake, and supported fire water and cooling tower systems to ensure reliable water supply and quality.
- Performed routine inspections, chemical dosing, membrane cleaning, filter buck-washing and preventive maintenance to minimise fouling, equipment failures and unplanned downtime.
- Troubleshot pumps, valves and membrane issues; coordinated corrective repairs with maintenance to restore service quickly.
- Followed operational procedures and safety permits; participated in incident investigations and maintained accurate shift logs and handover reports for regulatory compliance.
- Assisted in training new staff, ensuring efficient team performance.
Education
High Diploma - Plant Operation
Jubail Technical Institute
Saudi Arabia 2007.01 - 2009.01
Skills
- Utility and power plant operator
- Steam turbine operator
- Operation skills
- ERT training
- Leader ship training
- Leadership proficiency
- Delegation mastery
- Equipment operation
Languages
English
Intermediate
Arabic
Intermediate
Timeline
Lead Operator
Power And Utility
2017.01 - 2026.04
Power And Utility Operator
Madden
2009.01 - 2017.01
High Diploma - Plant Operation
Jubail Technical Institute
2007.01 - 2009.01