Saud Alfaraj
Dammam,Eastern Province
Summary
Technical professional specialising in SCADA and MES systems for grain terminal operations and control room management. Expertise includes grain receiving, silo monitoring, and equipment inspection, alongside electrical maintenance and troubleshooting. Strong focus on operational efficiency and safety standards, with effective communication and teamwork skills. Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Grain Terminal Operator
Feedco Investment
Dammam, Eastern Province
2022.09 - Current
- Operate grain receiving, storage, and dispatch activities throughout the day.
- Monitor equipment and grain movement using the SCADA system.
- Check grain temperature and run aeration fans when needed.
- Monitor conveyors, elevators, slide gates, and related equipment.
- Prepare daily operation reports and complete shift handover reports.
- Report equipment problems and follow up with the maintenance team.
- Perform routine inspections of silos and plant equipment.
- Support loading and unloading operations for shipments.
- Maintain inventory records and monitor stock movements.
- Follow safety rules and company procedures at all times.
Production Plant Operator (MES Project Assignment)
Feedco Investment
Dammam, Eastern Province
2023.10 - 2024.03
- Support plant operations during MES system implementation.
- Monitor production processes using SCADA and MES systems.
- Assist in testing and operating the new MES system.
- Train operators on using the MES system and daily transactions.
- Support users and help resolve basic system issues.
- Report system issues and support process improvements.
- Record operational data and prepare daily reports.
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and project teams.
- Follow operating procedures and safety requirements.
Electrical maintenance technician
Feedco Investment
Dammam, Eastern Province
2021.11 - 2022.09
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical and operational equipment faults to minimise downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
- Inspect electrical panels, motors, sensors, and field devices.
- Perform daily inspections and maintenance checks on plant equipment.
- Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and assist in repairs.
- Complete daily maintenance checklists and equipment records.
- Monitored boiler TDS and pH readings, reporting abnormal values to ensure compliance and safety.
- Prepare maintenance reports and updated maintenance records to reflect accurate equipment status and maintenance history.
- Coordinate with operations teams to ensure smooth plant operation.
- Follow safety procedures and maintenance standards.
Education
Diploma - Electrical Power
Dammam College of Technology
Dammam, Eastern Province 2017.09 - 2021.08
Skills
- Grain Terminal Operations
- Control room operations
- Grain logistics
- Silo Monitoring
- SCADA systems
- MES systems
- Equipment Inspection
- Electrical Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Safety Procedures
- Handover documentation
- Microsoft Office
- Teamwork
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Intermediate
Accomplishments
- Employee Recognition Award – Dammam Grain Storage Terminal Project (Oct 2022)
- Certificate of Appreciation – MES Project (Nov 2023)
- Certificate of Appreciation – Jeddah Plant Operations (Aug 2024)
Timeline
Production Plant Operator (MES Project Assignment)
Feedco Investment
2023.10 - 2024.03
Grain Terminal Operator
Feedco Investment
2022.09 - Current
Electrical maintenance technician
Feedco Investment
2021.11 - 2022.09
Diploma - Electrical Power
Dammam College of Technology
2017.09 - 2021.08