Faris Koumait

• Material Estimation and Procurement: Conduct detailed material estimation for projects
and manage the procurement process for essential electrical equipment and components.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively adopt new methodologies and technical skills to
enhance project execution and foster a culture of professional growth and team support.
• Technical Schematic and Diagram Interpretation: Analyze complex electrical schematics,
technical diagrams, and site plans to ensure precise installation and fault rectification.
• Fault Location and Diagnostic Testing: Utilize advanced diagnostic equipment to pinpoint
fault locations, conduct repairs, and perform comprehensive cable troubleshooting.
• Safety & Standards Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to electrical codes, safety
regulations, and proper grounding/insulation techniques for all HV/LV operations.
• Planning and Design of Distribution Networks: Strategic planning of terrestrial distribution
networks and development of project execution blueprints.
• Quality Assurance and Testing: Perform rigorous insulation resistance testing, continuity
testing, and VLF testing to verify the integrity of cable systems.
• Operational Excellence: Lead technical field teams in challenging environments to ensure
operational excellence and project sustainability.
• Technical Documentation: Maintain accurate records of project progress and equipment
performance to facilitate effective risk management.
• Site Supervision: Oversee full-lifecycle work program implementation, ensuring all cable
installation and connections meet rigorous engineering standards.

• Supervised the installation, precision jointing, and termination of HV/EHV cable systems
up to 380kV according to engineering specs.
• Led on-site technical teams during critical cable-laying and execution phases to prevent any
installation-induced defects.
• Executed and certified pre-commissioning tests including Insulation Resistance, VLF, and
Partial Discharge to verify network readiness.
• Analyzed diagnostic test data and generated detailed technical reports for client approval
and successful grid energization.
• Interpreted complex electrical schematics and site plans to ensure precise cable routing and
optimal layout execution.
• Reviewed and cross-verified As-Built drawings against original designs to maintain
absolute technical and engineering accuracy.
• Managed emergency and preventive maintenance using advanced diagnostic equipment to
pinpoint and repair subsurface faults.
• Conducted root-cause analysis on cable defects and managed joint replacement procedures
to minimize system downtime.
• Ensured absolute compliance of all site operations with local grid codes (SEC/Aramco) and
international standards (IEC/IEEE).
• Enforced rigorous High Voltage safety protocols, risk assessments, and grounding
techniques to ensure a zero-accident site.
• Conducted detailed material estimation and BOQ validation to support procurement and
project expansion phases.
• Coordinated with procurement teams to review technical datasheets and ensure sourced
electrical components met standards.