Talal Al Aghbari

• Led Government Gas Engineering department, providing strategic leadership and governance for gas infrastructure projects. Directed multidisciplinary engineering teams, managed project portfolios, and ensured safe, cost-effective, timely delivery of gas production and infrastructure initiatives aligned with corporate and shareholder objectives.
• Reviewed and approved engineering designs and documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and feasibility.
• Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives, driving advancements in engineering processes and methodologies.
• Managed engineering teams by delegating and assigning work to engineers and monitoring activities to verify completion.

• Led electrical engineering discipline for front-end engineering and development (FEED) projects, providing technical leadership and governance across diverse upstream oil and gas developments. Delivered safe and reliable electrical engineering solutions while ensuring compliance with international standards and project objectives.

• Led technical initiatives and provided specialist electrical engineering support for upstream oil and gas projects, ensuring safe and reliable electrical system design and execution throughout project lifecycle. Delivered compliant engineering solutions aligned with international standards and project objectives, supporting multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers to enhance team capabilities.
• Reviewed and approved electrical designs and plans, guaranteeing they met project objectives and compliance requirements.
• Provided detailed electrical system documentation, facilitating smooth handovers and future maintenance work.

• Supported design, development, execution, and commissioning of oil and gas projects, ensuring safe, reliable, cost-effective electrical systems that met company standards and international engineering codes.

• Managed and supervised electrical construction activities for major oil and gas projects, ensuring the safe, high-quality, and timely installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems in compliance with engineering specifications, project requirements, and international standards. Delivered electrical construction works on major developments, including SRDC and KDC projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve project objectives while upholding safety and quality standards.

Electrical / Control Engineer – Load Dispatch Centre (220/132 kV Transmission System)

• Oversaw operation, control, and reliability of 220 kV and 132 kV power transmission network, optimising switching programs and SCADA systems.
• Held responsibility as Contract Holder (CH) for operational and maintenance contracts at Load Dispatch Centre, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Led engineering activities for transmission expansion projects, including the construction and commissioning of new 220 kV overhead lines and SCADA upgrades.
• Directed departmental budget planning and expenditure control, aligning financial resources with operational goals.
• Acted as Secretary and member of the OETC Safety Committee, promoting HSE excellence and regulatory compliance.

• Jan 2005 – Apr 2005: Electrical / Control Engineer, Load Dispatch Centre (220/132 kV) – Managed real-time power system operation, switching programs, and SCADA control.
• Feb 2004 – Dec 2004: Led the engineering, construction, and commissioning of the new Load Dispatch Centre (LDC) in Al Mawaleh.
• Dec 2003 – Jan 2004: Electrical / Control Engineer, Main Control Centre, Al Ghubrah – Supported operation and control of the national transmission network.
• Sep 2002 – Nov 2003: 132/33 kV Operation Engineer, Ministry of Housing, Electricity and Water (MHEW) – Operated and monitored the high-voltage transmission network, ensuring safe and reliable system performance.