ABDULELAH ALGARNI

* Held the role of PAN Administrator “Process Automation Network” which includes systems like: (DCS, ESD, PLC, VMS, CCC, and Metering) systems.
* Improved Cyber Security of the Automation System such as: (Security Programs, Plans, and Policies; System and Network Security Techniques).
* Executed control systems network tasks that include: resolving technical failures in a timely manner, daily plant supporting, automating application monitoring tools, and providing technical expertise for application upgrades.
* Participated in major application areas for automation technology, including: DCS (Honeywell, Yokogawa), ESD (Triconex), CCC, Metering (Spiritit eXLerate), PMS, Tank Radar system (SAAB), VMS (Bently Nevada).
* Participated in major automation projects Construction and Start-up/Commissioning.
* Acquainted with the international Codes, Standards, and Regulations (ANSI, IEEE, ISA, IEC, NEC, NEMA, and NFPA).
* knowledged in technical areas including:
• Advanced Control( Multivariable Controls, Model-based Control);
• Modeling and Simulation (Linear Dynamic Estimators, Multivariate Statistical Process Control, First Principle Models);
• Alarm Management(Alarm Management System, Alarm Philosophy, Alarm Rationalization)
* Participated in commission Automation System and coordinated the startup and handover from the construction team to the end user.
* Designed and manage the execution of several design packages that include plant modification and new additions.
* Participated in multiple Process Hazard Analysis teams (HAZOP, PHA, etc.), identified possible hazards and recommended solutions for safer and more efficient operation.
* Participated in multidisciplinary teams to investigate equipment failures and process upsets. Determine root cause, recommended corrective actions, and follow with execution and reporting.

Actively support all R&NGLF Admin Area Facilities (4 refineries and 2 NGL gas plants) for the following :
* Participate in the team to conduct a technical support to latest Refinery Project.
* Implement the corporate Cyber-security Recommendations.
* Implement the Network Security Enhancement Phases for the Plant Network Systems.
* Provide security monitoring software that automates the mechanism of ensuring compliance with Saudi Aramco Standards.
* Implement Plants Firewalls and DMZ enhancement.
* Build, develop, and maintain relationships with internal and external customers, and vendors to formulate solutions for customer system issues related to Information Security.
* Coordinate between plants PAN Administrators and Process Control Systems (PCS) vendors.
* Provide technical direction for the Security Incident Response function within the Cyber Security team.
* Provide technical support for new installation/Upgrade of Industrial Process Control Systems.
* Support all projects and processes documentation/writing efforts associated with refinery and gas plants projects that provide Knowledge Management and Training Support to the command.
* Work with Subject Matter Experts across cross-functional teams to define documentation and establish processes for updating and publishing as needed.
* Leads efforts in the improvement and development of process/procedure manuals and documentation for incident response, threat intelligence, advanced persistent threat detection and vulnerability analysis.

The compliance platform shall:
* Collect technical information from the different Process Networks & Systems (PN&S) and provide standard electronic survey templates for non-technical assessment.
* Provides a thorough knowledge-base of cyber security technical and nontechnical controls.
* Aggregate, analyze, and correlate compliance assessment findings with reports of noncompliance trending
* Expand and mature existing incident response processes and activities.

Actively support all R&NGLF Admin Area Facilities (4 refineries and 2 NGL gas plants) for the following :
* Participate in the team to conduct a technical support to latest Refinery Project.
* Implement the corporate Cyber-security Recommendations.
* Implement the Network Security Enhancement Phases for the Plant Network Systems.
* Provide security monitoring software that automates the mechanism of ensuring compliance with Saudi Aramco Standards.
* Implement Plants Firewalls and DMZ enhancement.
* Build, develop, and maintain relationships with internal and external customers, and vendors to formulate solutions for customer system issues related to Information Security.
* Coordinate between plants PAN Administrators and Process Control Systems (PCS) vendors.
* Provide technical direction for the Security Incident Response function within the Cyber Security team.
* Provide technical support for new installation/Upgrade of Industrial Process Control Systems.
* Support all projects and processes documentation/writing efforts associated with refinery and gas plants projects that provide Knowledge Management and Training Support to the command.
* Work with Subject Matter Experts across cross-functional teams to define documentation and establish processes for updating and publishing as needed.
* Leads efforts in the improvement and development of process/procedure manuals and documentation for incident response, threat intelligence, advanced persistent threat detection and vulnerability analysis.

The compliance platform shall:
* Collect technical information from the different Process Networks & Systems (PN&S) and provide standard electronic survey templates for non-technical assessment.
* Provides a thorough knowledge-base of cyber security technical and nontechnical controls.
* Aggregate, analyze, and correlate compliance assessment findings with reports of noncompliance trending
* Expand and mature existing incident response processes and activities.