Abubakr Saeed, Sr Electrical Engineer

Abubakr Saeed

Sr Electrical Engineer

Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering (Control)
Experience
16 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 11 Months

Sr Electrical Engineer at Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • My current job since November 2022

● Conduct site supervision of on-going project activities.
● Review and approve shop drawings, material submittal and as-built drawings.
● Check and implement safety and fire protection measures and environmental control and general cleaning of project sites in compliance with client standards.
● Inspect materials upon arrival according to approved samples and submittals and ensure safe storage.
● Conduct inspection of assigned project works as per approved shop drawings.
● Coordinate with contractors, engineers, client, and other stakeholders involved in infrastructure works and superstructure installation.
● Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) if required by the Client; and witness all relevant acceptance tests required by the Contract / Specifications and provide test reports.
● Maintain files of the approved shop drawings and approved material samples.
● Review the Contractor measurement book and payments.
● Maintain a high level of integrity and discipline with a strong work ethic.

Head of Electrical & Electronics Section at MEC limited
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • February 2018 to October 2022

•Manage multidiscipline capital projects as assigned by facilities engineering manager.
•Responsible for high quality engineering outputs, also maintain integrity of engineering documentation by ensuring that all relevant company standards are followed.
•Plan, organize, lead and control all the electrical & electronics activities which include the provision of proactive inspection, materials and reliability engineering services.
•Verify and manage the contractors and vendor progress through project execution.
•Direct and co-ordinate units/ systems operations and personnel, manpower requirements, repair work, service department activities necessary to meet operation requirements at minimum cost consistent with safe operations, and maximum profitability.
•Determine and select appropriate strategies for the maintenance of Electrical equipment to ensure design availability and integrity is maintained at optimum cost.
•Liaise with mechanical and civil engineering departments and owner departments to ensure effective.
•Initiate, lead or participate in failure investigations in accordance with the company investigation procedures.
•Provide leadership in the completion of activities related to electrical aspects of MEC projects.
•Support facility maintenance group in optimization of Electrical & Electronics equipment preventative maintenance program.
•Lead the electrical operation and maintenance section team to implement the defined strategies and procedures in a safe, cost effective and efficient manner.
•Study drawings and specifications issued to the projects and report senior managers any ambiguities, interferences or errors found on the drawings, specifications and assigned work.
•Check progress and give guidance to support engineers, designers and field supervisors to ensure that all projects assigned are completed on time and within budget.
•Manage, plan and schedule various project aspects.

Project Electrical Engineer at MEC Limited
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • May 2014 to January 2018

● As a PMO member responsible for all projects within the company in the context of multi-project management engineer and the owner representative. ● Assist in Planning and design of electric power infrastructure, distribution lines, transmission lines and substations. ● Review and monitor the progress of the project. ● Provide necessary technical advice and support on electrical design requirements of existing and new projects. ● Participate in choosing optimal Electromechanical and low current systems to be installed by preparing analytical and comparison reports. ● Involve in evaluating of tenders and selection of preferred bidder.
● Ensure the drawings are checked and approved and executed according to the client requirements.
● Monitor, measure and record Contractor’s progress on electrical and electromechanical work and provide feedback to the PM allowing him to assess the actual construction progress against the approved construction schedule.
● Compose and document all project electro-mechanical related paperwork.
● Carry out acceptance testing and verification of electro-mechanical systems commissioning in factory (FAT) also on site (SAT).
● Ensure that all the works done are in accordance with the approved construction drawings, contract documents, project specifications, and all applicable standards whether local, national, and international standards.
● Technical Office activities including planning, support, preparation of procurement requests and detailing.

Electrical Engineer at MEC Limited
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • June 2011 to May 2014

• Collected the requirements of the new projects and provided the consultant with technical data to achieve electromechanical layout.
• Identify recurring problems and gave detailed reports on defects.
• Performed equipment tests and commissioning
• Monitored and adjusted production processes and equipment for quality and productivity.
• Ensured safe working practices are employed at all times.

Sales Engineer at Molhima for Investment Co., Ltd
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • October 2010 to March 2011

• Compiled and analyzed statistical data to identify potential target markets for future sales and marketing efforts.
• Developed long-term relationships with clients through managing and interpreting their requirements.
• Provided pre-sales technical assistance, and after-sales support services.
• Provided orientation, training and guidance to new employees.
• Managed and supervised installation and commissioning of products.

Electrical Engineer at APS Group
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • August 2008 to August 2010

• Provide technical services to the clients, also determine how products could be designed and modified to suit customers needs and how best to use them.
• Liaise closely with suppliers, client departments and customers.
• Prepare of electrical procedures for installation, test & commissioning.
• Direct and supervise the installation, operation, and maintenance of the power equipment such as Power Generators, MV and LV switchgear, Stabilizers, DC system, UPS system, Lighting and small power and earthing system.
• Organize routine servicing schedules.
• Diagnose faults and breakdown problems.
• Identify and report hazards and maintenance requirements in the workplace and follow up through Departmental Manager.
• Monitor and control maintenance costs.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies, and requesting additional items as needed.

Projects:
• Supply and installation of Amwaj Restaurant Air-conditioning, Africa St, Khartoum.
• Design and execute Hiraa Medical City Grounding System including power distribution. St 5, Amarat, Khartoum.
• Stand-by Generators of Aswar & Jorom Modern Bricks Factory. Al-masodeia, Al Gezira State.
• Supply and installation of Salsabil Farm Generator, Butri, Al-Gezira State.
• Stand-by Generators of Noor Al Emirate Poultry Project, Normandi Farm. El-Gitaina, White Nile State.
• Supervision of UNAMID Super Camp Prime power station installation, including power distribution of residential area and offices, grounding and outdoor lighting, Al-Fashir, North Darfur State.
• Supervision installation and test of Ministry of Defense central UPS system, Khartoum.
• Supply and installation of El wagba Meat Products Factory Generator.
• Supply and installation of Ministry of Finance and National Economy Central UPS system, Khartoum North, Khartoum.
• Load calculation and supply of Blue Nile TV UPS units.

Junior Electrical Engineer at BUSI IMPIANTI S.p.A
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • April 2008 to August 2008

• Work as a team member; primarily carry out electrical power building layout designs.
• Assist, monitor and report the actual execution of all electrical related works of the project, to ensure that the project will be done in accordance with all the approved construction drawings, contract documents, specifications and all applicable standards.

Project: Khartoum Towers.
Client: National Social Insurance Fund.
Consultant: KARPLEN Consultants Architects - Planners - Engineers & Project Managers.
Main contractor: BUSI IMPIANTI S.p.A

Engineer Intern at Sudanese Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (SEDC)
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • November 2006 to November 2007

Duties and Responsibilities included but not limited to the following:

• Work in the field using the satellite generated maps which printed by the GIS Technician and visit the area he is mapping to gather or verify the power distribution network data.
• Walk along with HT and LT feeders and capture the spatial position of poles, transformers, feeders and sub-stations, then draw the distribution network manually on the maps accompanied with its attribute data gathered.
• Collect, translate and categorize the power consumers data such as consumer name, address, power supply source, subscription type and counter number.
Project: Geographical Information System (GIS).

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering (Control)
  • at Sudan University of Science and Technology
  • November 2006

The undergraduate program in electrical engineering, which leads to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree, provides a broad foundation in electrical engineering through combined classroom and laboratory work and prepares the student for entering the profession of electrical engineering. Core courses provide the student with a strong background in mathematics, physical sciences and the fundamentals of engineering.

Specialties & Skills

Electrical Engineering
Maintenance
Project Management
Automation
Power Systems
Primavera P6
Teamwork
MS Project
Detail orientation
Time Management
Organizational behavior
Adaptability
AutoCAD
Communication
MS Office
Maintenane
Installation
Inspection
Instrumentation
Testing
site supervision
team leadership
materials
quality engineering
site inspection
quantity surveying
planning
quality assurance
procurement
quality auditing
operation
power systems
maintenance engineering
engineering management
maintenance management
workplace safety
power distribution

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Memberships

Federation of Sudanese Engineers
  • Member
  • August 2010
The Sudanese Engineering Society
  • Member
  • August 2010
Saudi Council of Engineers
  • Electrical Engineer
  • October 2022
Saudi Counsil of Engineers
  • Electrical Engineer
  • October 2022

Training and Certifications

Electrical Installations Design for Buildings & Facilities (Training)
Training Institute:
Exemplar Center for Engineering Training and Career Development
Date Attended:
April 2015
Duration:
24 hours
Electrical & Fire fighting (Designing & Drafting) (Training)
Training Institute:
Taiba Engineering Consultants - TEC MEP Institute
Date Attended:
March 2013
Duration:
36 hours
Generators & Electric Submersible Pumps Maintenance (Training)
Training Institute:
Al Jeraif sharq Technical College
Date Attended:
January 2008
Duration:
120 hours
Fire Fighting System (Training)
Training Institute:
Soft Star Training Centre
Date Attended:
December 2011
Duration:
24 hours
Automation System Engineer (Training)
Training Institute:
IPCS Automation
Date Attended:
February 2013
Duration:
240 hours
OSHA Compliance in Construction Industry Safety and Health (Training)
Training Institute:
Charisma Workforce Development Center
Date Attended:
January 2014
Duration:
30 hours
Low Voltage Switchgear (Training)
Training Institute:
Exemplar Center for Engineering Training and Career Development
Date Attended:
April 2015
Duration:
24 hours
Project Management Professional (PMP) Preparatory Course (Training)
Training Institute:
Brain Power Centre for Training & Capacity Building
Date Attended:
March 2014
Duration:
45 hours
Generators, Transformers and Balance of Plant (Training)
Training Institute:
Dams Implementation Unit (DIU) – Merowe Dam.
Date Attended:
July 2009
Duration:
120 hours
OSHA Compliance in General Industry Safety and Health (Training)
Training Institute:
Charisma Workforce Development Center
Date Attended:
January 2014
Duration:
30 hours

Hobbies

  • Gym
  • Internet Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Reading
  • Horse riding