SHADY GAMAL AMER

Organized and motivated professional with extensive experience in testing and commissioning within the electrical engineering sector. Proven ability to ensure efficient operation of power systems through effective application of technical skills and expertise. Seeking opportunities to further develop professionally while contributing to innovative projects in substation testing and commissioning.

NATIONAL GRID SAUDI ARABIA (KSA)

Senior Protection & Commissioning Lead

Led and managed protection testing, commissioning, coordination, and successful energization of major 132kV & 380kV substations and Bulk Supply Points (BSPs) across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Major Substation & BSP Projects 

Riyadh Region

· S/S 8180 – Al Falah (132/13.8 kV)

· S/S 8163 – Industrial (132/13.8 kV)

· S/S 9048 – South Industrial (380/132/13.8 kV)

· S/S 9023 – PP10 (Power Plant 10)

Qassim Region

· S/S 8854 – Al Hamra (132/13.8 kV)

· S/S 8846 – Ar Rass West (132/13.8 kV)

· S/S 9025 – Ar Rass (380/132 kV)

· S/S 8835 – Unayzah Housing (132/13.8 kV)

· S/S 8857 – National Guard (132/13.8 kV)

· S/S 9095 – New Ar Rass PV (380/132kV BSP)

· S/S 9074 – New Al Khushaybi PV (380/132kV BSP)

Hail Region

· S/S 8938 – Al Azim-2 (132/33/13.8 kV)

· S/S 9099 – New Al Kahfah PV (380/132kV BSP)

Other Locations

· S/S 8521 – Shaqraa University (132/13.8 kV) – Shaqraa

· S/S 9041 – 380kV Switching Substation – Al Kharj

· S/S 9036 – New Sudair PV (380kV BSP) – Sudair

ACWA POWER – Utility-Scale Solar IPP Projects (KSA)

Commissioning Manager – Testing & Grid Integration Lead

Successfully commissioned and energized 3.7+ GW of utility-scale solar infrastructure, supporting Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy expansion and Vision 2030 objectives.

Projects Delivered 

· 1.5 GW Sudair Solar IPP – Pooling Stations PSS-A & PSS-B (380/33 kV)

· 700 MW Ar Rass-1 Solar IPP – Pooling Station PSS-1 (132/33 kV)

· 1.5 GW Al Kahfah Solar PV – Pooling Stations PSS-1 & PSS-2 (132/33 kV)

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

· Coordinated with National Grid / SEC / consultants to ensure compliance with grid standards and technical specifications.

· Led stakeholder meetings and provided executive-level progress reporting.

· Reviewed and approved SLDs, protection settings, interlocking logic, and method statements.

· Directed advanced protection relay testing and commissioning (132kV & 380kV systems).

· Executed protection & control scheme functional checks.

· Conducted End-to-End and Final Trip testing.

· Performed Open Loop and Closed Loop testing with Control Centers.

· Supervised testing of CTs, VTs, Circuit Breakers, Energy Meters, Transformers, and GIS.

· Commissioned AC/DC auxiliary and distribution systems.

· Led troubleshooting for protection, control, and SCADA systems.

· Strengthened client relationships through technical leadership and proactive issue resolution.

Saudi Electric Company (SEC) Approved EHV/HV Project Coordinator

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