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Samiya Al Balushi

Muscat,Oman

Summary

Senior Engineer for delivering medium - big size project success. Leading Control and Automation team to achieve project completion on time and safe handover to operation. Consistently recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and implementing strategic initiatives that result in measurable business growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Control and Automation Senior Engineer

Petroleum Development Oman
Muscat
08.2014 - 08.2025
  • Senior Control and Automation Engineer (from 2024) with PDO Control and Automation Function Team and working in preparing and issuing PDO standards, leading standardization in the company, and participating in quality and safety design audits ensuring full compliance with PDO policies.
  • Control and Automation Engineer (2014-2023) with comprehensive experience in project lifecycle and discipline technical support for concept selection and basis for design (BFD) to front end engineering design (FEED), detailed engineering, construction and commissioning support for the following projects; Nimr Oil Export Pump, Nimr AP/HP Flare Project, AL Burj Rectification Project, Greater Saqr SSFD - Off Plot and On Plot, AL Burj Export Header and Nimr-E infill.
  • Diligent in technical liaison with vendors, ensuring adherence to technical requirements.
  • Lead Production Automation System , Control Valve and On-Off Valve factory acceptance tests (FAT) for different projects.
  • Provide essential technical support to Facility Improvement Projects.
  • Participate in various audits, including project startup, quality and process safety , ensuring compliance to standards.
  • Monitored Project KPIs and implemented project management of change to address potential delays.
  • Resolved projects issues and applied troubleshooting to address numerous technical solutions.


Education

Bachelor - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Sultan Qaboos University
09.2009 - 05.2014

Skills

  • Teamwork, attention to details, and Organization
  • Leading Projects
  • Mentorship to junior engineers

Timeline

Control and Automation Senior Engineer

Petroleum Development Oman
08.2014 - 08.2025

Bachelor - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Sultan Qaboos University
09.2009 - 05.2014
Samiya Al Balushi