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ZUHAIR IBRAHIM MOHAMMEDAIN

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Instrumentation and Control Engineer with M.Sc. and 11 years of experience in Project Management and Maintenance execution in industries, water treatment and thermal power plants. Hold (iosh) certification, underlining a commitment to safety and health standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Instrumentation and Control Unit

Sudanese Thermal Power Generating Company. Ltd
Khartoum , Sudan
2021.02 - 2024.04

I have been working at Garri 1&2 combined cycle power plant (440MW), with 8 × 40MW GE frame 6 gas turbines, and 4 × 30 MW steam turbines, my responsibilities are:

  • Lead department and supervising I&C engineers and technicians highly specialized maintenance/technical servicing in thermal power plant.
  • Prepare and manage I&C team and setting goals, budgets and timeline for various projects.
  • Maintenance planning and management for shutdowns (scope, workforce, schedule consumable material, spare parts).
  • Monitor reliability and performance of all internal systems to suggest improvements.
  • Design strategies for future development projects based on company overall objectives and resources.
  • Implements Integrated Management System for quality, environment and health and safety system in department.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and security regulations and coordinates with other departments.
  • In time Procurement action for maintenance spares and consumables and coordination with procurement department.
  • Troubleshooting, modification and configuration of control systems including: GE speedtronic Mark V and Mark VI, ABB freelance 2000 DCS with AC800FR controller, SCADA, Siemens PLCs, Bently Nevada 3500 (MMS), ESD, Turbine Control System (TCS) and Woodward 505 governor controller.
  • Participation in HAZOP, LOPA and SIL studies, implement and close the Actions Items corresponding to instrumentation discipline.
  • Analyzing PM & CM effectiveness and update PM plans accordingly to maximize plant efficiency.
  • Review and update policies relevant to internal systems and equipment.
  • Implement innovation technologies so that to maximize productivity and help company grow.

Senior I&C Construction and Commissioning Engineer

Sudanese Thermal Power Generating Company. Ltd
Khartoum, Sudan
2018.01 - 2021.02

I have worked at Garri3 power plant project (3×187 MW Siemens SGT5 - 2000E gas turbine with T3000 DCS control system). As I&C construction engineer responsible for:

  • Develop technical and design criteria, process and instrumentation diagram, block diagrams, process control function narratives, control schematics, panel layout diagram, instrument selection and sizing, and interconnection diagram.
  • Prepare budgeting, planning, cost estimating of instrumentation and control system projects and assignments.
  • Draft and review construction schedules, environmental impact studies and project design.
  • Review calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports.
  • Visiting project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
  • Inspection of field instruments and cable trays installations and verify that all equipment installed as per standards and quality plan, and raise Punch list.
  • Perform FAT and SAT as planned, raised discrepancies, and documented result.
  • Implementing instrumentation and control system commissioning from inception to startup and turn over.

I&C Maintenance Engineer

Sudanese Thermal Power Generating Company. Ltd
Khartoum, Sudan
2015.01 - 2018.01

I have worked at Garri4 sponge coke power plant (110 MW), 2 CFB Boiler each with 55MW steam turbine. As I&C Maintenance engineer responsible for:

  • Testing and maintenance of different control systems include: PLCs (Siemens S7-200, S7-300 and S7-400, s7-1200), Mitsubishi and Delta GE OC4000 DCS, ESD, EPRO MMS6000 (Machine Monitoring System), TCS, Advanced microprocessor controller for coal and limestone feed system (Stock Equipment Company's 196NT).
  • Calibrate, test and maintenance of different types of field installed instruments including (temperature, pressure, flow-meter, level, speed, vibration, analysers, … etc.) and actuators.
  • Implement I&C projects and modifications (design, drawing, logic developing, procurement).
  • Responsible to assign daily maintenance work loads and to supervise and evaluate performance of assigned responsibilities.
  • Participate in acceptance test of new facilities when requested.
  • Design, installation, modification, testing and troubleshooting of HVAC and low current systems including (fire alarm, CCTV, access control, sound and communication system).

Operation and Maintenance Engineer

Mega Food Industrial
Khartoum , Sudan
2014.08 - 2014.12
  • Inspected materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
  • Observed work and monitor gauges, dials and other indicators to ensure that operators conformed to production or processing standard.
  • Enforce safety and sanitation regulation.
  • Read and analyze work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine current production estimates and outputs.
  • Set up, adjust and start machines and equipment in order to begin production process.
  • Perform maintenance and ensure that process does not slow down production in factory.

Solar Energy Systems Engineer

Alnoras Integrated Solution company
Khartoum, Sudan
2014.02 - 2014.07
  • Design, install, maintain and monitor solar systems.
  • Identify potential solar energy applications in buildings and other environments.
  • Conduct site assessments and make recommendations on solar energy feasibility.
  • Great technical drawings and design documents for solar energy system.
  • Ensure solar energy systems are compliant with relevant legislation.
  • Provide technical advice to clients and colleague.

I&C Junior Engineer

Kenana Sugar Company
Kenana, Sudan
2013.01 - 2014.01

I have worked under the supervision of highly qualified automation engineers on:

  • Loop check and troubleshooting.
  • Calibration of field instruments.
  • Perform preventive and some corrective maintenance.
  • Implement and use of control system documentation including (instrument data sheet, PID, loop diagram, instrument list, …. etc) in diagnostic and troubleshooting.
  • Prepare report for completed maintenance work.

Education

Master of Science - Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Control)

AL-Neelain University
Khartoum/ Sudan
2016.12 - 2019.12

Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering (Control)

AL-Neelain University
Khartoum/ Sudan
2007.09 - 2012.09

Skills

- Strong team working skills, with ability to motivate others and to lead or Manage teams and projects.

- Willingness to accept responsibility and make decisions.

- Flexibility and ability to compromise.

- High level of attention to detail.

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Advanced

Accomplishments

  • Completed major overhaul of 55MW steam turbines and CFB boilers and its auxiliaries. 2015, 2016, 2017
  • Participated in steam turbine commissioning after major overhaul as I&C engineer. 2017
  • Analyzed PM & CM effectiveness, and update PM plans accordingly to maximize the plant efficiency.
  • Prepared I&C annual budget for maintenance and project activities.
  • Participated in construction and erection of 3×187 MW Siemens gas turbine as instrumentation and control project engineer. 2018-2020
  • Completed commissioning of BOP plant including demineralization water plant, firefighting and fuel systems. 2020
  • Participated on SAT and inspection of all procurement's instrumentation within project. 2018 - 2020
  • Prepared of justification study for DCS system preparation of tender document, evaluated the vendors proposals. 2022
  • Rehabilitation pretreatment water plant PLC control system. 2021
  • Rehabilitation instrumentation, signal wires and IO cards of the demineralization water plant (1) PLC control system. 2022
  • Prepared scope of demineralization water plant (2) PLC hardware and software migration. 2023
  • Completed migration of steam turbine governing system (505E to 505D). 2022
  • Completed Combustion Inspection (CI) and Hot Gas Path Inspection of gas turbine. 2021,2022,2023
  • Trained junior engineers and developed training materials for instrumentation and Control.

Certification

  • Managing Safely (iosh) Cert No:852873
  • Membership of Saudi Council of Engineering (SCE)
  • Membership of Sudanese Engineering Council (SEC)

Timeline

Director of Instrumentation and Control Unit

Sudanese Thermal Power Generating Company. Ltd
2021.02 - 2024.04

Senior I&C Construction and Commissioning Engineer

Sudanese Thermal Power Generating Company. Ltd
2018.01 - 2021.02

Master of Science - Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Control)

AL-Neelain University
2016.12 - 2019.12

I&C Maintenance Engineer

Sudanese Thermal Power Generating Company. Ltd
2015.01 - 2018.01

Operation and Maintenance Engineer

Mega Food Industrial
2014.08 - 2014.12

Solar Energy Systems Engineer

Alnoras Integrated Solution company
2014.02 - 2014.07

I&C Junior Engineer

Kenana Sugar Company
2013.01 - 2014.01

Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering (Control)

AL-Neelain University
2007.09 - 2012.09
  • Managing Safely (iosh) Cert No:852873
  • Membership of Saudi Council of Engineering (SCE)
  • Membership of Sudanese Engineering Council (SEC)
ZUHAIR IBRAHIM MOHAMMEDAIN