Mohammed Al Sawwafi
Muscat,Oman
Summary
Accomplished electrical engineer with extensive experience specializing in development of new electrical infrastructure projects, renewable energy integration, and power system expansion planning. Extensive track record in leading feasibility studies, grid connection assessments, and network capability evaluations for generation, transmission, and utility-scale renewable projects. Proven ability to bridge technical engineering, project development, and strategic planning to deliver reliable and future-ready power systems. assessments, and long-term power system master planning.
Recognized for delivering reliable and optimized power infrastructure solutions, supporting strategic energy transition initiatives, and ensuring system stability across complex transmission networks for oil and gas sectors.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Power System Planning & Studies Engineer
PDO
Muscat
2018.01 - 2026.05
- Lead development and technical evaluation of new electrical infrastructure projects including power plants, substations, and transmission systems.
- Lead technical evaluation and grid connection studies for large-scale renewable energy projects (e.g., North Solar, Riya 1 & 2), supporting PDO’s 30% RES target.
- Conducting feasibility studies, grid integration strategies, and CAPEX planning.
- Perform grid connection and interconnection assessments ensuring system stability and compliance.
- Act as Technical Lead for optimizing renewable energy penetration, including sizing and connection point selection.
- Conduct advanced power system studies including load flow, stability, harmonics, and system inertia.
- Project Manager for PDO 20-year Power System Master Plan.
- Represent PDO in the 400kV North-South Interconnection Project (Rabt-1) with national grid MIS(OETC).
- Develop 5-year investment and capability plans.
- Support procurement via technical evaluation of vendors and equipment.
- Provide engineering assurance through design reviews and FATs under TA2.
- Technical lead for reviewing engineering project documents during FEED and Details Design for OHLs, SS and RES interconnection.
- Project manager for System inertia study and voltage stability for PDO network.
- Project manager for deployment of smart metering system across PDO network.
Electrical Power System Transmission Engineer
PDO
North Oman
2014.01 - 2018.01
- Ensured reliable operation and maintenance of 132kV/33kV transmission networks, substations, and overhead lines.
- Managed power transmission maintenance contracts as Company Site Representative.
- Led operation and maintenance of large-scale electrical infrastructure supporting critical oil & gas production.
- Supervised teams and contractors to maintain high system availability and reliability.
- Conducted fault investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and implemented corrective actions.
- Developed and executed preventive and predictive maintenance plans.
- Performed technical audits (Level-2) and ensured compliance with HSE standards.
- Participated in design reviews and commissioning readiness activities.
Electrical Commissioning & Start-up Engineer
PDO
North Oman
2012.01 - 2014.01
- Commissioned power stations, substations, and 132kV overhead transmission lines.
- Participated in commissioning of Qarn Alam Power Station (GE Frame 9E GTG & HRSG).
- Conducted inspection, testing, and validation of electrical installations.
- Verified project completion and ensured compliance with technical specifications.
- Supported energization and start-up activities for critical infrastructure projects.
Education
BSc - Electrical Power Engineering
Sultan Qaboos University (SQU)
Skills
- New Electrical Infrastructure Development
- Renewable Energy Projects (Solar & Wind)
- Grid Connection & Interconnection Studies
- Feasibility Studies & Concept Development
- Network Expansion & Reinforcement Planning
- Power System Studies (Load Flow, Voltage Stability, Harmonics)
- Power Systems Generation, Transmission & Distribution
- CAPEX Planning & Investment Justification (Program Build)
- Technical Authority & Engineering Governance (TA2)
- Vendor Evaluation & Equipment Selection
- Power System Master Planning (5–20 Years)
- DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Power System Analysis Tools, SCADA system
Certification
- Technical Authority Level 2 (TA2)
- Senior Electrical Authorized Person
- LEAN Certified
Accomplishments
PDO Chairman Award of Excellence- Golden Award for Technical
References
Eng. Zahir Al Busaidi
Infrastructure Power Sys Dept Manager-PDO
Zahir.ZMH.Busaidy@pdo.co.om
Tel:+96899357437
Timeline
Senior Power System Planning & Studies Engineer
PDO
2018.01 - 2026.05
Electrical Power System Transmission Engineer
PDO
2014.01 - 2018.01
Electrical Commissioning & Start-up Engineer
PDO
2012.01 - 2014.01
BSc - Electrical Power Engineering
Sultan Qaboos University (SQU)