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Houssein Hamdan, Electrical Engineer- Cluster Owner

Houssein Hamdan

Electrical Engineer- Cluster Owner·HIS Towers-Kuwait

Kuwait

Master's degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 3 months

Electrical Engineer- Cluster Owner

November 2021 - Present

HIS Towers-Kuwait

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

November 2021 - Present

Operation and maintenance of Telecommunication Towers- Zain Operator
Preventive and corrective maintenance of all passive equipment in the Base station,
Including power system, rectifier and battery system, Air conditioning system, DG
SET.
Handle and follow up all Opened ticket by NOC, Ensure that all closed according
with SLA agreement.
Follow up all technical team for executing the preventive maintenance as agreed

Company industry:
Telecommunications

Head of Instrument and Control Department

December 2015 - Present

Electricity Of Lebanon- EDL

Beirut, Lebanon

December 2015 - Present

Operation and maintenance of thermal power plant.

-Head of I & C Department in thermal power plant.
 Responsible for designing, developing, installing, managing and maintaining equipment which is used to monitor and control machinery and process:
- Steam turbine and Boiler Control system management.
- BOP (Balance of Plant) Process: Desalination, Chlorination, Hydrogen production, Fuel Oil, and other process.
 Lead and supervise the maintenance team during the installation of new systems and the execution maintenance plan.
 Oversee the operation and maintenance of all instruments related to the process, control and monitoring devices, check and follow all required spare parts in order to reach a high performance in the power plant.
 Testing and Maintenance of the following systems:
- ABB DCS (Symphony plus), PLC ( Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradly) check and inspection of input / output signals, closed and open loop, Load and configure controller, testing, maintaining and modifying existing systems.
- Fire alarm systems ( Hotchiki FACP) inspection and testing the whole system with all type of sensors.
 Installation and Commissioning activities of new systems, performing the functions of troubleshooting and breakdown, preventive and corrective maintenance for reducing downtime to minimum.
 Installation and Operation of new CCTV system for industrial and admin Building.
 Prepare the RFQ (Request for Quotation), evaluate and study technical and financial offers, and Follow with bidders and contractors for more clarifications
 Liaising with suppliers, contractors and relevant authorities
 Evaluate and approve submitted drawings and documents from Contractors.
 Understanding and ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and quality standards.

Company industry:
Electric Power Production & Transmission
Job role:
Electrical Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Engineer

December 2015 - October 2021

Electricité Du Liban (EDL)

Beirut, Lebanon

December 2015 - October 2021

Head of I&C Department.
• Responsible for designing, developing, installing, managing and maintaining equipment which is
used to monitor and control machinery and process:
◦ Steam turbine and Boiler Control system management.
◦ BOP (Balance of Plant) Process: Desalination, Chlorination, Hydrogen production, Fuel Oil, and
other process.
• Lead and supervise the maintenance team during the installation of new systems and the execution
maintenance plan.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of all instruments related to the process, control and
monitoring devices, check and follow all required spare parts in order to reach a high performance in
the power plant.
• Testing and Maintenance of the following systems:
◦ ABB DCS (Symphony plus), PLC ( Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradly) check and inspection
of input / output signals, closed and open loop, Load and configure controller, testing,
maintaining and modifying existing systems.
◦ Fire alarm systems ( Hotchiki FACP) inspection and testing the whole system with all type of
sensors.
◦ CEMS (Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems) used on most combustion sources that fire
gaseous or liquid fuels and for most compliance parameters such as NOx, SO2, CO, CO2, O2,
H2S.
• Installation and Commissioning activities of new systems, performing the functions of
troubleshooting and breakdown, preventive and corrective maintenance for reducing downtime to
minimum.
• Installation and Operation of new CCTV system for industrial and admin Building.
• Prepare the RFQ (Request for Quotation), evaluate and study technical and financial offers, and
Follow with bidders and contractors for more clarifications
• Liaising with suppliers, contractors and relevant authorities
• Evaluate and approve submitted drawings and documents from Contractors.
• Understanding and ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and quality
standards.

Company industry:
Electric Power Production & Transmission

Electrical Design Engineer

November 2014 - November 2015

STFA Marine Construction Group

Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

November 2014 - November 2015

Project: Small Boat Harbours
Client: KOC (Kuwait Oil Company)
Scope: Construction of two Harbours: Marin structure, Civil and Electrical work of 43 buildings: administration buildings, workshops, multipurpose Hall, control tower, and 7 No. of 11KV/440V substations.

-Developed and administered engineering concept, preliminary and final design review, electrical drawings preparation based on the project specifications and standard, load list calculations, cable schedule, SLD for HV and LV systems, TBA (Technical Bid Analysis), material estimation and BOQ.
-Witness and approve the FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) for major electrical equipment in coordination with contractors.
-Short circuit calculation and Relay Setting coordination using ETAP Software.
-Participating in project review meetings for evaluating project progress
-Monitor site progress through weekly progress meetings with subcontractors and main contractor
-Coordinating with other departments, clients and contractors.
-Ensure that the entire work as according to approved drawings

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Electrical Engineering

Electrical Design Engineer

October 2014 - November 2015

STFA Construction Group

Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

October 2014 - November 2015

Project: EPC contract for two Harbors: Marin structure, Civil and Electrical work Of 43
Buildings: administration buildings, industrial plant, workshops, multipurpose Hall, control
Tower, and 7 Nos. of 11KV/440V substations.

 Developed and administered engineering concept, preliminary and final design review, electrical drawings preparation based on the project specifications and standards, load list calculations, cable schedule, SLD for HV and LV systems, TBA (Technical Bid Analysis), material estimation and BOQ.
 Witness and approve the FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) for major electrical equipment in coordination with contractors and clients.
 Preparing the Load flow, Short circuit calculation and Relay Setting coordination using ETAP Software.
 Prepare the coordination drawings related to MEP activities.
 Participating in project review meetings for evaluating project progress
 Monitor site progress through weekly meetings with client, consultant and contractors.
 Ensure that the entire work as according to approved drawings.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Electrical and Instrument Engineer

May 2010 - October 2014

IMCO Engineering and Construction Company

Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

May 2010 - October 2014

Project : Integrated Security System for all KOC (Kuwait Oil Company) facilities,
- Design and prepare all electrical drawings / documents based on project Specification for submission and approval by the consultant.
- Electrical Calculations / sizing including load schedule, Cable Schedule, Transformer and Generator sizing, AC and DC UPS sizing,
- Prepare single line diagram for 11KV, 440V switchgear and Distribution Boards.
- Indoor and outdoor Lighting design calculation using DIALux software.
- Short circuit calculation and Relay Setting coordination using ETAP Software.
- Prepare Material Requisition and Technical Bid Analysis for material approval.
- Coordinate between the design and the construction progress to ensure that all installations are in compliance with the approved contract drawings / document and specifications.
- Materials Estimation and BOQ preparation & and coordinate with procurement.
- Attending weekly meeting with the consultant, vendor and subcontractor in order to discuss all comments raised during submission - approval stage.
- Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Electrical Engineer

January 2010 - January 2014

IMCO Engineering and Construction Company

Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

January 2010 - January 2014

Project: EPC Contract for integrated security system for 96 sites including
Secured fence (CCTV system, lighting, Rod blocker, perimeter intrusion...), Security
Equipment buildings and Electrical Substations
• Design and prepare all electrical drawings / documents based on project Specification for submission
and approval by the consultant.
• Design and prepare the LV systems concept (Fire Alarm, networking, CCTV, security systems)
• Electrical Calculations / sizing including load schedule, Cable Schedule Transformer and Generator
sizing, AC and DC UPS sizing.
• Prepare single line diagram for 11KV, 440V switchgear and Distribution Boards.
• Lighting design calculation using DIALux software.
• Load flow, Short circuit calculation and Relay Setting coordination using ETAP Software.
• Prepare BOQ, Material Requisition and Technical Bid Analysis for material approval.
• Coordinate between the design and the construction progress to ensure that all installations comply
with the approved drawings / document and specifications.
• Attending weekly meeting with the consultant, vendor and subcontractor in order to discuss all
comments raised during submission - approval stage.
• Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy

Programmer

November 2009 - January 2010

Appco: Specialty Engineering services Company-Lebanon

Tripoli, Lebanon

November 2009 - January 2010

Programming department: Interface application programming using VB6
Formulate and amend the software to ensure the operation and meet the needs of users

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Graduation Project

March 2009 - July 2009

Rennes Institute of electronics and telecommunications IETR, France

Rennes, France

March 2009 - July 2009

Modeling of respiration and heartbeat signals using Matlab Software.
Measurement of heart and respiration rates using microwave Doppler radar

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Research and Development

Trainee

July 2008 - September 2008

Ministry of telecommunication-OGERO

Tripoli, Lebanon

July 2008 - September 2008

PSTN network and all its components, digital transmission system and the signaling, system #7 and GSM.
Overview of the switching platform, maintenance of the switching.

Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Education

Lebanese University

July 2009

July 2009

Master's degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Lebanon

GPA (percentage): 87%

GPA (percentage): 87%

Electrical and Electronics engineering, Industrial information and control, telecommunication
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Lebanese University

January 2009

January 2009

Master's degree, Electronics engineering

Lebanon

Skills

ETAP
Expert
ETAP
Expert
DIALUX
Expert
DIALUX
Expert
MATLAB
Expert
MATLAB
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
Organisational skills
Expert
Organisational skills
Expert
ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY
Intermediate
ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY
Intermediate
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Intermediate
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Intermediate
ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS
Intermediate
ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS
Intermediate
AUTOMATION
Intermediate
AUTOMATION
Intermediate
USER CONTROLS
Intermediate
USER CONTROLS
Intermediate
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Intermediate
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Intermediate
INVESTIGATION
Intermediate
INVESTIGATION
Intermediate
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Intermediate
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Intermediate
SOLAR ENERGY
Intermediate
SOLAR ENERGY
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
ETAP Software : SC , Load flow ans Relay coordination
Expert
ETAP Software : SC , Load flow ans Relay coordination
Expert
Basic circuit knowledge
Expert
Basic circuit knowledge
Expert
Problem-solving skills
Expert
Problem-solving skills
Expert
Good communication and Team working skills.
Expert
Good communication and Team working skills.
Expert
Enthusiasm for learning
Expert
Enthusiasm for learning
Expert
Programming languages: C , C#, VB.Net
Intermediate
Programming languages: C , C#, VB.Net
Intermediate
Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, excel, access.
Expert
Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, excel, access.
Expert
Network simulation: Packet Tracer (Cisco simulator)
Intermediate
Network simulation: Packet Tracer (Cisco simulator)
Intermediate
ETAP
Expert
ETAP
Expert
DIALUX
Expert
DIALUX
Expert
MATLAB
Expert
MATLAB
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
Primavera P6
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

French

Expert

Memberships

Syndicate of Engineers

Membership

March 2010

Kuwait Society of Engineer

Membership

July 2014

Training and Certifications

Training
DCS (Distributed Control Cystem) ABB
ABB Italy
Nov 2019
ETAP software
ETAP Training center UAE
May 2011
Power system protection concepts
Fleming Gulf
Sep 2013

Hobbies and interests

sport: football

Play football 2 days per week