CEO
HPC
Total years of experience :29 years, 6 Months
Representing the Shareholders Malakoff, Sumitomo and Engie, responsible for leading Hidd Power Company during the commercial operation with full P&L responsibility for the first IWPP in Bahrain with an installed Thermal Power capacity of 930 MW and 90 MIGD of potable water ( 20% of installed power capacity and around 45% of the total installed water capacity in the Kingdom of Bahrain) under a 20 year Power and Water Purchase Agreement with the offtaker EWA.
Main role overseeing the overall management and operations of the comprehensive thermal facility ( three different plants within a same land premises, Phase one with Gas Turbines producing steam in an HRSG used for Thermal desalination process, Phase 2 comprised of Combined Cycle Gas Turbines producing electricity and with Steam Turbine extraction to get steam for a Third Phase water desalination plant.) Plant overall produces 45% of the water of the Country and 20% of the power.
Responsible to manage the asset over the life cycle continuously improving the asset value for the shareholders by maximizing revenues and optimizing costs. (ensuring the plant's efficient and sustainable operation while meeting regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations.)
Main achievements:
Resolving extremely complex situation with Government
Leading a highly motivated team with limited attrition.
Obtaining certifications in Iso H&S and Environment.
Manage execution of numerous initiatives to improve revenue as well as optimizing costs.
Keeping excellent relationships with all stakeholders
Manage diverse portfolio of multibillion thermal and renewable generation assets, and water production facilities from Financial close to the end of the lifecycle supporting and leading as required on business development activities related with the assets in the region.
Key achievements:
• Successfully performed constructions and commercial operations with the highest standards in Health, Safety and Environment.
• Seamlessly managed successful construction of several projects including Thermal as well as biggest solar PV project in the world within the expected schedule, cost and quality standards.
• Seamlessly managed commercial operations for large scale renewal projects, thermal generation projects as well as captive Independent Water, Steam and Power Projects (IWSPPs).
• Confidently liaised across the full spectrum of industry stakeholders and government entities..
• Demonstrated a positive response to pressure to overcome obstacles to operational change.
• Managed, motivated and provided strategic direction to highly skilled professionals within the company as well as within the assets Key staff; embedded a culture of performance excellence.
• Successfully mobilizing projects from scratch
o Sweihan solar ( 1177 MW PV) in UAE
o Amin PV ( 100 MW ) in Oman
o Al Kharsa Solar PV ( 900 MW ) in Qatar
o Repdo Solar PV ( 300 MW solar) in Saudi Arabia
o Tanajib Cogen 900 MW in Saudi Arabia
o F3 CCGT ( 2400 MW H class CCGT) in UAE
• Successfully developing self O&M plans for Large scale solar projects.
Fleet in the region:
o Sweihan Solar PV Plant 1177 MW( UAE) Mesaiedd IPP 2000 MW
o Al Kharsa Solar PV Plant 900 MW ( Qatar) Taweelah B IWPP 2000 MW, 160 MIGD
o Amin Solar PV Plant 100 MW ( Oman) Taweelah A2 IWPP 763 MW, 50 MIGD
o Repdo II Solar PV Plant 300 MW ( KSA) Fujairah F2 IPP 2000 MW
o Fujairah F3 IPP 2400 MW ( UAE) PCPC ISPP ( # Cogen ) 900 MW
o Tanajib ISPP 900 MW ( KSA) Sur IPP 2000 MW
o Marmara IPP 480 MW (Turkey) Rades II IPP 471 MW
o Mesaiedd IPP 2000 MW Sweihat S2 1510 MW, 100 MIGD(UAE
Manage all O&M activities fostering continuous improvement in all assets comprising renewable and thermal projects. Challenging continuously the status quo and motivating and steering the teams towards finding opportunities for increasing the asset value and boosting returns through cost optimization and performance improvement through wise cost and investment allocation liaising with relevant stakeholders. Stablishing the O&M Department from scratch in the company and leading a motivated and empowered team working towards operational excellence.
Key achievements
• Successful creation of the O&M Department within the organization
• Achieving highest standard in all assets fostering continuous improvement in Health, Safety and Environment.
• Successful engagement with all stakeholders in the achievement of common goals of maximizing returns through operations performance and cost optimization
• Successful transformation of LTSAs with major players making it more completive and reducing substantially the O&M costs.
• Successfully engaged with stakeholders and influenced the Management team through Board Director position held in all the O&M companies
• Successfully leading the Executive management team of the assets as well as the team in O&M Department in achieving outstanding operational performance and continuously searching for further opportunities to improve asset value over the lifecycle.
• Successfully mobilizing the projects from Scratch
o Sur IPP ( 2000 MW CCGT), PCPC ( 3 cogen plants), Sweihat S2 ( 1710 MW, 100 MIGD) in UAE.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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General Manager Shuweihat S2 O&M |
Recruited, Managed, engaged and trained a multidisciplinary team of 114 staff overseeing O&M activities and maximising asset value of an Independent Water and Power Project (IWPP) while reporting to Board of Directors:
• Fostered and nurtured strong client relationships supporting continued commercial growth.
• Oversaw all commercial operations, fleet asset management, mobilisation processes and station functions.
• Set, implemented and maintained compliance with annual budgets.
• Exceeded availability factor contracted values while concurrently achieving high standards in HSEQ.
• Defined shift rota and daily rounds while preparing operational reports .
• Created and deployed work instructions for standard / special / emergency conditions.
• Administered Permit To Work (PTW) system.
• Completed and reported on criticality analysis while developing maintenance strategies for all equipment.
• Prepared equipment plans to optimise efficiency and resource utilisation.
• Setup and led Operations, Maintenance and Administration departments.
• Negotiated bank facilities supporting financial controls, including procurement, payroll and inventory.
• Defined, deployed and monitored impact of emergency and evacuation plans alongside initial risk assessments.
• Oversaw preparation for certification within one year of commercial operation.
Led, motivated and provided direction to highly skilled staff based in Head Offices in Switzerland, including management and engagement with key staff in all projects worldwide:
• Set, implemented and managed O&M processes across 65 power plants to optimise performance.
• Maintained stringent Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) standards and compliance across O&M activities.
• Promoted staff development and talent retention via ongoing training and development.
• Championed world-class Quality Assurance (QA) standards spanning all power stations.
Managed site-wide O&M activities, with responsibility over the P&L of the company, including legal maintenance within a plant running on daily start-stop regime; maintained customer relationships while also acting as Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Asset Management Expert:
• Set, implemented and monitored annual budgets.
• Maximised standards of HSEQ and achieved starting reliability factor of 99%+.
• Secured ISO 9001/14001 and OSHA 19001 certification with no Lost-Time Accidents (LTA) throughout assignment.
• Played key role optimising station asset management.
• Achieved equivalent capacity factors above contractual guarantees.
• Coordinated activities alongside Local Service Centre and Lead Centre in Switzerland as well as Malaysian regional centre.
• Completed and reported on asset management analysis for Senoko Power Plant in Singapore.
Orchestrated site-wide mobilisation processes, including recruitment, training and management of highly efficient slim organization of 38 staff alongside creation and coordination of Operations, Maintenance and Administration departments with full responsibility of the P&L:
• Achieved successful mobilization on a plant delivered ahead of time, within budget and with successful transition to commercial operations.
• Led rota planning and operational report writing to support strategic decision-making.
• Contributed to introduction of effective maintenance strategies and equipment plans while administering Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Secured bank facilities to manage cash requirements while embedding purchasing, payroll and inventory control standards.
• Built, maintained and nurtured strong client relationships in support of business development.
• Monitored and minimised plant operations expenditure in line with expected budgets.
• Awarded ISO 9001/14001 and OSHA 19001 certification in year one.
Power Station Manager
• Orchestrated plant management, including administration, O&M in alignment with stringent budgetary constraints. while optimising HSEQ standards and availability factor. Responsible for full P&L
Operations Manager
• Led mobilisation and commercial operations, as well as recruitment of all staff for San Roque Power Plant (Cádiz) and Besòs Power Plant while managing a multifaceted team of 11 in accordance with operations budget.
• Delivered training in Combined-Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) with gas turbine (type KA-26-1-SS).
• Revised and implemented robust procedures for operation, safety and environment.
• Prepared draft agreement for negotiations with Union Representative.
Technical Manager and Deputy Control Manager supporting station Manager and deputizing when required. Leading the Plant Commercial Operations.
Project Engineer for Hydro Power Stations from Orense in Spain ( Hydro Production Center), working on Mechanical Maintenance Program for Hydro Stations and automatization of power plants
Consultant for Fuel handling in coal fired stations of Union Fenosa, Project Engineer for PET plants within Foster Wheeler in Argentina and Netherlands, responsible for electromechanical construction in full EPC contracts for Hydro Stations in Madrid and Project Engineer for Hydro Stations in Chile in South America ( Peuchen and Mampil) within Elecnor for Iberdrola.
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