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Faisal Alohaly,  Project Assurance Advisor

Faisal Alohaly

Project Assurance Advisor·Tasnee

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 22 years, 3 months

Project Assurance Advisor

September 2014 - Present

Tasnee

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

September 2014 - Present

roject Execution (PE)

In charge of TPC Projects performance, Capex and financing strategies controls aimed assuring projects compliance with execution plan and Company Project Gating Process till final Handover to stakeholders. Responsibilities includes assessments of process and workflow enhancements and digitalization to automated agile solutions.

As a member of TASNEE National Industries Company (NIC) Project Management Team, holding a Senior Capacity with high level of commitments and professionalism, contributing with the team achieving company targets by bringing substantial growth, profitability, efficiency and values to the organization.

Responsibilities include overviewing and engaging in running projects, ensuring project phases requirements are met, assess delay mitigation plans and feedback to management with concerns and advise best practices suggested to proceed with, responsibilities also include Strategy Development, Balance Score Card (BSC) planning, reviewing FEEDs, ITBs, and CONTRACTOR's execution progressives, major risks and follow up on agreed mitigations.

Special Assignments:

SIDF Loan Process (Registration, screening, evaluation & agreement project primary point)
12/2022 - till date

SIDF Loan Drawdown System Task Leader
05/2023 - 08/2023

SEPC EC Cracker Expansion Financing Strategy
11/2022 - 08/2023

Project Management Office Benchmarking Assessment
02/2023 - 08/2023

Project Execution Performance System
08/2022 - 08/2023

SEEK Governance and requirements assessment
05/2022 - 11/2022

Business Initial Assessments
06/2021 - 08/2021
12/2021 - 01/2022

COVID-19 Expenditure Controls
03/2020 - 12/2021

CW System Steering Committee Secretary
09/2019 - till date

YE Company Gathering
01/2019 - 03/2019

ECX Project Steering Committee Secretary
08/2018 - 01/2022

CWUP PM
02/2017 - 05/2017
CM, CSU (Complex Shutdown)
TPC, Jubail KSA

AGM7 PM
02/2016 - 01/2017
BEP, EPC, CSU
SAPCO, Jubail KSA

GH PM
09/2015 - 01/2016
BEP
NIPRAS, Jubail KSA

Company industry:
Petrochemicals & Refined Petroleum Products Manufacture
Job role:
Consulting

Area Manager - Project Management Team (PMT)

December 2010 - April 2012

Saudi Elastomer Project (SEP) - SABIC

December 2010 - April 2012

December 2010 to Present
Area Manager - Project Management Team (PMT) - Saudi Elastomer Project
Kemya Company (A SABIC Affiliate) - Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Functioning, coordinating and working very closely with Project Manager, Engineering Managers, Operation
Manager, Maintenance Manager and Cost/Control Manager. Fully involved in Project Management
Functionalities related to engineering, design and Plot Plan, process and maintenance aspects by coordinating with and supporting concerned professionals within PMT's, Operations, Maintenance, Safety
Departments, Contractor's on a regular basis, cost optimization and value engineering exercises for all
discipline.

Primary role and responsibilities included execution, control and completion of all tasks to the team of respective Project Engineers, cursor review, expertise and assistance on all project related matters


1. Picked up and Contributed substantially rapidly for the SEP Pre FEED Package for the discussions, close-out of technical, execution, contractual and commercial aspects in a very short time.
2. Controlling Project Gating process with coordination with Owner SBU & EPM through Value Assurance
Report (VAR) team insuring the deliverable of all gating outputs requirements are met by the project.

Job role:
Other

Area Manager - Project Management Team (PMT)

July 2007 - November 2010

SK Phenolics Project - SABIC

July 2007 - November 2010

July 2007 to November 2010
Area Manager - Project Management Team (PMT) - Phenolics Project
Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Company (A SABIC Affiliate) - Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Primary role and responsibilities included delegation, execution, control and completion of all tasks to the team of respective Project Engineers, cursor review, expertise and assistance on all project related matters such as change notices, change orders, critical technical issues, waivers, project performance and progress
monitoring, quality control through PRP, implementation of Shell Global System Best Practices, interfaces with other adjacent projects and within the Complex, schedules, cost control, finance matters, claims,
duties, imports, equipment and material control, document management system, human resources, major
communications, pre-commissioning activities, project deliverables such as installation and operating
manuals, special tools and spare parts.

Working, interacting and coordinating very closely with Project Manager, Construction Managers, Operation
Manager, Maintenance Manager, Engineering Leader, QA/QC Leader and Construction Superintendents.
Fully involved in Project Management Functionalities related to engineering, design, 3D model reviews,
HAZOP analysis, Open Book Conversion Estimates (OBCE) during conversion of Contract from Lump Sum
Services (LSS) to Lump Sum Turn Key (LSTK), procurement, construction, process and maintenance
aspects by coordinating with and supporting concerned professionals within PMTs, SK Operations,
Maintenance and Safety Departments, Contractors on a regular basis, cost optimization and value
engineering exercises for electrical discipline.

Additionally contributing as a Team Leader for Process Licensor Assignments (Badger and KBR), Plant
Readiness Program (PRP), corporate audit, incinerator package and auxiliaries, storm water drain system,
reordering of damaged Cumene column reboiler (E-51032), ground water monitoring wells besides
substantial support for rectification of Ruhrpumpen pumps, ESMP (Environmental and Social Management
Plan), ECC (Environmental Consent to Construct), Permit Application Package (PAP), SK Initiatives and skill
improvement packages, vendor trainings and major correspondences.

Deputed to USA, Europe and Arab countries on business trips on behalf of Saudi Kayan for representations,
meetings, clarifications, resolutions, inspections and expeditions of critical equipments, materials and trouble shootings for the project.


1. Successful completion of all tasks related to the final tuning activities and Turn Over of Saudi Kayan
Phenolics Buildings (Control Room, Maintenance Workshop and Substation)
2. Successful and safe, pre commissioning and turnover of Saudi Kayan Phenolics Tankage, Cumene, Phenol and BPA plants.


3 of 4

3. Successful and safe, pre commissioning and turnover of Saudi Kayan BPA and Phenol Heavies New
Incinerator Area.
4. Through defiant review and extensive efforts by verifying the estimates, optimizing the revised design and installation requirements, each material and reducing the quantities within permissible limits, as a team
member, successfully managed to bring a realistic cost savings of 360 million US $ for Saudi Kayan during conversion of Contract from LSS to LSTK.
5. Contributed substantially for the FEED Package for the preparation, discussions, close-out of technical,
execution, contractual and commercial aspects through final award of EPC Contract to Contractor.
6. As the Team Leader, successfully completed the 100% integration of Plant Readiness Program (PRP) into
Commissioning & Start Up (CSU)
7. Successfully completed the energization of Substation 50 for Phenolics Plant.
8. Successfully completed the energization of Substation 50A for Incinerator Area.
9. Trained many fresh Saudi engineers in related fields such as Project Management, Construction, Technical and Contractual aspects.

Job role:
Other

March 2006 - June 2007

PK Utilities Improvement Project (UIP) - SABIC

March 2006 - June 2007

Coordinated and executed the final tuning activities of SABIC Petrokemya Utilities Improvement Project (UIP) ITB including the issuance of Bid and RFP to EPC on time.

Job role:
Other

Electrical Staff Engineer

March 2006 - June 2007

E&PM DMD

March 2006 - June 2007

March 2006 to June 2007
Petrokemya (UIP Project) - E&PM DMD, SABIC - Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Electrical Staff Engineer

Major roles and responsibilities included review, analysis, development and approval process of Request for
Quotations (RFQ) and electrical designs for project and construction work packages including Front End
Engineering Package (FEEP), Concept Delivered Package (CDP) clarifications, specifications, drawings and contract sections and QA/QC aspects.

Duties included review of ITPs and work procedures from design and constructability point of views, review
projects at a summary level, monitor construction progress and schedules, cost estimation, review and surveillance of field operations of contractors, develop and implement customized project and construction
plan and activities, programming of various operations, monitor work to ensure compliance with contract,
organize periodical meetings, report work progress, prepare weekly and monthly reports, regular
coordinations with all concerned departments, verification of equipments with bill of materials, witnessing of tests, participation in commissioning activities, turn over sequences, expedite final close-out
requirements and transfer of constructed facilities to end users.

Also, as a team leader with integrity, handled the following 24 Projects, Construction and Handover Tasks with a high success rate and acted as a mentor and trained many Saudi engineers.


List of Projects handled

1. HADEED - HVAC System for Barod Mills Roll Shop in HADEED Expansion
2. HADEED - PLC, Master View and SAMI Drives Upgrade
3. HADEED - Barod Mill Bearing Shop Crane
4. HADEED - Installation of Overhead 25 Ton Crane
5. HADEED - Construction of Wall and AC in store of FPF Warehouse
6. HADEED - Construction of New Control Room for Main Substation
7. SADAF - New Polishing filter
8. SADAF - UDD New Air Compressor
9. SADAF - Sea Water Lateral Supply
10. SADAF - Ethylene Furnace Elevator
11. SADAF - H/C LEL Analyser
12. IBN ZAHAR - Replacement of Battery Charger (DCP 1) in Substation 1
13. SHARQ - Drain System Improvement
14. SHARQ - Replacement of HALON System with a New System
15. IBN SINA - Rearrangement of Offices in Administration Building
16. IBN SINA - Replacement of Cables, Indoor Units and Speakers for Emergency Alarm System
17. IBN ZAHAR - 3 new 2007 Capital Projects
18. IBN SINA - Provision of Third Fresh Feed Pump
19. IBN SINA - Upgradation of Fuel Oil System
20. SHARQ - Nox reduction on MB 1
21. IBN SINA - MTBE Waste Water Recycling
22. IBN SINA - Upgradation of Libra Scales in PP Plants
23. IBN SINA - Replacement of BFW Control Valves for Boiler 1 & 2
24. IBN ZAHAR - PP I & II Palletizing Control Room Shifting

Job role:
Engineering

Electrical Design and Commissioning Engineer

November 2001 - February 2006

ABB Contracting Company Limited - Saudi Arabia

November 2001 - February 2006

November 2001 to February 2006
ABB Contracting Company Limited - Saudi Arabia
Electrical Design and Commissioning Engineer

Briefly responsible for the introduction, development, prioritization, implementation and supervision of basic and detailed engineering packages, construction activities, carry out better working methods to speed up work progress, audit on the effectiveness and technical operations of work, provide solutions for critical
job issues, interaction with Owners, testing, commissioning, safe and successful start up and operation of substation for reputed customers including SCECO, Saudi ARAMCO and SABIC. Managed a team of
supervisors and a direct work force successfully and completed the assigned tasks and targets in a timely
manner.

Duties included preparation of battery/battery charger sizing with load profiles, AC/DC auxiliary calculations with single line diagram, DC system fault and CB sizing calculations, short circuit and load flow calculations,
cable sizing with voltage drop calculations, AC/DC elementary drawings including SCADA, SOE, ABTS,
annunciation, TFR and protection panels, cable schedule and interconnection diagrams, signaling points
estimation along with transducer panel quantity, commissioning part for GIS tests including CT/PT tests,
LCP/RCP with SCADA cubicles, relay testing with final settings.

2. Major contribution for the basic concept design in ARAMCO (Abu Safa) Project and for the safe and successful energization of SABIC United Project Substation.
3. Major participation in design, commissioning and start up for Substations 8103, 8025 & 8117 (34.5/132
kV) for SEC-CRB.
4. My performance was evaluated as excellent for the first year, as the achievements were more than
expectations and as an active team member reduced the project work load via improvements,
motivation, regular meetings and email guidelines.

Job role:
Engineering

Education

King Saud University

October 2001

October 2001

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering

1. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from King Saud University (2001) - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia MAJOR MANAGEMENT COURSES, TRAININGS AND SYMPOSIUMS

ABB Academy

High school or equivalent, Project Management

1. Project Planning, Analysis and Control from ABB Academy - Sweden 2. Value Engineering from Al-Yousef VE - Jubail, Saudi Arabia 3. Self and Time Management from KSU - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 4. Solving Problems and Making Decisions from Al-Taweel - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 5. Personality at Work from Al-Taweel - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 6. Safety at Work from Flour Daniel - Jubail, Saudi Arabia

ABB University

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineer

MAJOR PROFESSIONAL COURSES AND TRAININGS 1. Co-Aap Training Course from ABB Company - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia2. Power System Protection from ABB University - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 3. Advanced Relay Protection from ABB University - Switzerland 4. Fault Analysis in Electrical Networks from AC Train - Khobar, Saudi Arabia 5. Protection in Transmission Network from ABB University - Switzerland 6. Power Quality and System Harmonics from ABB University - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 7. Protection and Substation Automation from ABB University - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 8. Numerical Protective Relays from Schneider - Jubail, Saudi Arabia 9. Proficient in MS Windows operating systems and Internet usage and applications

Skills

Installation
Expert
Installation
Expert
Commissioning
Expert
Commissioning
Expert
Operation
Expert
Operation
Expert
Protection
Expert
Protection
Expert
Plant
Expert
Plant
Expert
AUDIT
Intermediate
AUDIT
Intermediate
BASIS
Expert
BASIS
Expert
ENGINEER
ENGINEER
ESTIMATION
Intermediate
ESTIMATION
Intermediate
MAINTENANCE
Intermediate
MAINTENANCE
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
PROGRESS
Expert
PROGRESS
Expert
SUBSTATION
Expert
SUBSTATION
Expert
Installation
Expert
Installation
Expert
Commissioning
Expert
Commissioning
Expert
Operation
Expert
Operation
Expert
Protection
Expert
Protection
Expert
Plant
Expert
Plant
Expert

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

Spanish

Intermediate