SAAD ALFUHAID
Alahsa,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Experienced Power Plant Operator with more than 14 years in steam and gas power generation. Skilled in operating and maintaining high-capacity power units, including HRSG, Steam turbines and GE gas turbines, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Proven ability to handle systems producing over 2500 MW, currently managing a 450 MW gas plant with 900 tons/h of steam.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Power plant operator
Tihama Power Generation Company Limited
Alahsa, Saudi Arabia
04.2020 - Current
- Operated and monitored GE gas turbines and HRSG units, generating 450 MW and 900 tons of steam per hour.
- Conducted chemical analyses to ensure compliance with water chemistry standards.
- Isolated and normalised mechanical and electrical equipment for maintenance purposes.
- Adhered to safety protocols during preventive maintenance activities.
Assistant Shift Foreman
Saudi electricity company
Qurayyah Steam Power Plant, Alhassa, Saudi Arabia
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Supervised daily operations to maintain seamless workflow.
- Coordinated with management to boost operational efficiency.
- Led start-up and shutdown processes for operational units.
- Supported operations team in executing daily tasks.
- Issued safety work permits via SAP system for maintenance activities.
Steam power plant operator
Saudi Electricity Company
Qurayyah Steam Power Plant, Alhassa, Saudi Arabia
10.2012 - 08.2017
- Controlled four units producing over 2,500 MW (625 MW per unit) using Honeywell DCS, Siemens, and Mark IV systems.
- Executed safe start-up and shutdown procedures for all units to ensure operational safety.
- Conducted regular inspections of boiler plant equipment to sustain operational efficiency.
- Performed troubleshooting tasks to guarantee uninterrupted power supply.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration
King Faisal University
Al Hufuf, Eastern Province 01.2019 -
High School Diploma - Steam power plant operation
Diploma of Saudi Electricity Company
Dammam, Eastern Province 10.2010 - 10.2012
Skills
- Technical Skills:
- HRSG & turbine operation
- Chemical analysis
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Electrical isolation (up to 480V)
- Soft Skills:
- Troubleshooting
- Teamwork
- Working under pressure
- Communication
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic
Native
Certification
- Forklift Operation .
- Basic and Advanced First Aid.
- Lubricating Oil & Grease.
Accomplishments
- Awarded Employee of the Month (June 2019).
- Received appreciation for saving a 625 MW unit from potential failure.
Timeline
Power plant operator
Tihama Power Generation Company Limited
04.2020 - Current
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration
King Faisal University
01.2019 -
Assistant Shift Foreman
Saudi electricity company
08.2017 - 03.2020
Steam power plant operator
Saudi Electricity Company
10.2012 - 08.2017
High School Diploma - Steam power plant operation
Diploma of Saudi Electricity Company
10.2010 - 10.2012
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