Abdullah Khalfan Saif-AL adawi
Muscat,Oman
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong foundation in construction project expertise and project engineering. Demonstrates exceptional leadership skills, fostering team motivation and maintaining a positive attitude to drive successful project outcomes. Highly organised and efficient, with excellent communication skills and proven time-management abilities. Committed to leveraging these competencies to advance in the field of construction management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Network Planning Engineer
Muscat Electricity Distribution Company
Muscat
- Electrical system Design
- Power Flow Study
- Active and re-active power calculation
- Transformer, generator, and Cable sizing etc
- Power factor study
- Energy losses calculation
- Parallel operation of the transformer
- Product specification preparation
- Load Development and Forecasting
- Short Circuit study
- Calculation of short circuit (3-phase, 2-phase and 1-phase) based on IEC/VDE/ANSI/G-74 standards
- Calculation of Thermal, mechanical stresses of breakers and bus-bars
- Selection of Is-limiter for the reduction of short circuit level
- Calculation of Is-limiter tripping criteria
- Reactor sizing to limit the short circuit level (with minimum voltage drop during the startup of big motors and steady state condition)
- Preparing Capability Statement
- Correspondence with Consultant and Contractors for substation projects
- Participation in MEDC (Muscat Electricity Distribution Company) price control 2012-2014
- Responsible for contributing to the improvement of the strategic planning at MEDC
- Responsible for completing pre-investment appraisal documents
- Assisting with planning system expansions to meet requirements of sector law and company obligations – economic, security, reliability and load growth projections
- Preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for MEDC projects, conduct feasibility studies and economic studies of alternative plans
- Maintenance and updating of the power system models
- Ensures all their projects comply with company and regulatory standards and to the agreed end user requirements
- Conduct system studies, load flow, compensation, short circuit levels, stability, state estimate, (n-1) criteria
- Develop in-house competence to meet most of the system study needs, especially in Load flow, short circuit levels, relay settings and stability
- Ensure implementation and adherence to the requirements of the corporate health, safety and Environment management system
- Sharing skills and experience with colleagues and supporting the development of others through coaching where possible
Electrical Design Engineer
- Project Engineer for QAPS 5th GTG&HRSG project where I was assigned as Electrical engineer along with my role as a project engineer
- Preparation and modification electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, charts and graphs
- Project controls, cost estimates, quantity takeoffs and manpower requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders
- Performs assignments independently with instruction as to the general results expected and with guidance from Department Manager and or engineering specialist on unusual or complex problems
- Provides technical direction and on-the-job training to Designers, and less experienced Engineers
- Assigns and coordinates work to Drafters, Designers, and Engineers
- Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate program of assigned engineering work and projects
- Ensure proper interdisciplinary coordination and effective communication on projects
- Analyze reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other data to plan and design work
- Assemble bid, approval, and construction issue drawing packages
- Review bid analyses and make recommendations
- Direct and/or participate in job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data
- Use engineering and design computer software to complete assigned work
Power Systems Project Lead
Petroleum Development Oman PDO
Muscat , Sultanate of Oman
04.2023 - Current
- Tracked and communicated project status, timelines and action items from project inception to delivery.
- Initiated process improvements; streamlined workflow and increased efficiency.
- Defined clear objectives for each stage of the project to ensure alignment with business goals.
- Submitted performance feedback to stakeholders, keeping project teams on track.
Power System Project Engineer
Petroleum Development Oman PDO
Muscat , Sultanate of Oman
05.2019 - 04.2023
- Reviewed designs, plans and reports to ensure constant compliance with project specifications.
- Managed a team to deliver high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.
- Completed projects within stipulated timelines whilst maintaining rigorous quality standards.
- Scheduled projects and resources to meet deadlines whilst achieving target spends.
Power System Concept Engineer
Petroleum Development of Oman
Muscat , Sultanate of Oman
12.2018 - 01.2023
- Minimised safety risks with thorough inspections and maintenance schedules.
- Managed multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality work.
- Coordinated with other engineers and professionals on large scale projects.
- Liaised with clients, understanding their needs and translating them into technical requirements.
- Trained junior engineers and provided mentorship, enhancing their skill set and knowledge base.
- Supported management decision-making with expert-level technical guidance.
- Conducted regular site visits to oversee construction process and progress.
- Resolved complex issues, applying troubleshooting and critical thinking to address numerous technical solutions.
- Cooperated with cross-functional teams during project development stages.
- Created precise DigSILENT models adhering strictly to industry standards.
- Estimated costs, scheduling requirements and labor needs to produce engineering designs.
Course Participant
12.2012 - 12.2012
- PRINCE2 Course
Course Participant
11.2012 - 11.2012
- Power System Planning & Economics course
Course Participant
12.2011 - 12.2011
- Project Management (PMP)
Software Trainee
10.2010 - 12.2010
- Primavera software training
Intern
06.2008 - 10.2008
- A trainee during an internship program for three months as Electrical and operation engineer
Intern
06.2006 - 07.2006
- A trainee during an internship program in Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
Education
B.E - Electrical Power Engineering
Sultan Qaboos University
01.2002 - 01.2007
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Positive attitude
- Time-management
- Team motivation
- Excellent communication skills
- Organised and efficient
- Construction project expertise
- Project engineering
Custom
Design and construction of a simulator for testing microprocessor protection relays
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic
Fluent
Timeline
Power Systems Project Lead
Petroleum Development Oman PDO
04.2023 - Current
Power System Project Engineer
Petroleum Development Oman PDO
05.2019 - 04.2023
Power System Concept Engineer
Petroleum Development of Oman
12.2018 - 01.2023
Course Participant
12.2012 - 12.2012
Course Participant
11.2012 - 11.2012
Course Participant
12.2011 - 12.2011
Software Trainee
10.2010 - 12.2010
Intern
06.2008 - 10.2008
Intern
06.2006 - 07.2006
B.E - Electrical Power Engineering
Sultan Qaboos University
01.2002 - 01.2007
Head of Network Planning Engineer
Muscat Electricity Distribution Company
Electrical Design Engineer
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