Operations Superintendent - Power Generation
MARAFIQ - Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu
Total years of experience :27 years, 4 Months
Highlights:
• Responsible for the operation of power generation plant and its auxiliaries, aimed at fulfilling production schedules and providing for the needs of industrial facilities, equipment and residential and support buildings.
• Served as a key member of commissioning of steam turbine control system upgrade to DCS and team member of MARAFIQ Permit to Work System.
• Designated as Authorized Permit Controller as safety advisor, auditor and inspector and Internal Auditor of Environmental Management System EMS (ISO 14001:2004).
• Lead/Joined many RCA teams for major incidents and provided quick remedial actions.
• Completed MARAFIQ leadership development program and deputed as a leader of Plant reliability management PRM team who handles Power Plant reliability issues.
Key Responsibilities:
• Optimizing the operation of GTG/HRSG Plant, BSDG, DM water plant, Sales Gas receiving station, Fuel Storage area, Fire Protection Systems and Power Supply of Plant Facilities; managing staff and ensuring full compliance with safety rules and regulations.
• Maximizing power generation operations in order to secure continuously increased availability reliability, efficiency, Safety and environmental standards as well as utilization rate of facilities and equipment.
• Taking corrective actions in case of upset/disruption of all gas turbine/ heat recovery steam generators and their associated auxiliaries.
• Developing manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
• Maintaining inter/intra departmental communication with Power Dispatch, Maintenance, Water Production, Technical support, Reliability & Assets, Facility Planning, Procurement & Contract and Project for facilitating smooth operations.
• Making sure the team is continuously encouraged by an invigorating workplace climate, thereby optimizing its performance, monitoring the development of activities, providing for adequate training and encouraging the fulfillment of goals.
• Monitoring key performance indicators to assess labor and variance to budget, productivity, and schedule adherence in addition to investigating and reporting incidents and recommending appropriate changes.
Other Participation's & Projects:
• Monitor and supervise the installation and commissioning of Sales Gas system (fuel conversion project).
• Oversaw the installation and commissioning of new Hydrogen Plant (replacement plant).
• Managed the commissioning of power plant operations SIMULATOR.
• Team member of commissioning of new large Gas Turbine frame 7 E and Heat Recovery Steam Generator.
• Team member of commissioning of 8 large gas turbine units control system upgrade to speedtronic Mark V
Joined Royal commission time in 2001, then plant was taken over by MARAFIQ;subsequently transferred to MARAFIQ with new contract at the same position under MARAFIQ policies and procedures till 2006.
Key Responsibilities:
• Planned, organized and coordinated execution of operational activities of Plant & Equipments ensuring all productivity, quality and efficiency targets are met including day-to-day management and ongoing training of Shift Managers and Team Leaders.
• Implemented plant safety programs and ensured compliance with all operational requirements, standard operating procedures, performing routine tests/changes-over, and executing maintenance planning and supervise shutdown activities.
• Coordinated all assigned equipment maintenance and repair projects with both Maintenance and Operations for scheduled and unscheduled work necessary to maintain and / or improve the relaibility and capacity of the plant.
• Monitored and continually maintained the general health of all assigned equipment and related auxiliary systems, evaluate/implement modifications as requested and approved in order to ensure budgeted capacity, availability and equivalent forced outage rates of the facility.
• Evaluated equipment operational data and determined proper course of action to maximize production and reduce expense without impairing equipment. Reported reoccurring shutdowns or equipment to operations managers for analysis, and participated in corrective actions.
• Worked with and trained Maintenance and Plant Operations Personnel in the most reliable, safe and efficient methods for equipment and plant operations, maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned equipment and related systems.
• Provided strategic inputs in reviewing new project submittals and attending technical evaluations of bidders; developed bid specifications for equipment, materials and services, evaluated the resulting bids and implement approved purchases.
• Involved in procuring plant supplies and replacement equipment in an efficient manner by identifying needs in advance, managing vendors, and working within established guidelines.
• Controlled the usage of raw materials, chemicals and other plant utilities effectively to an optimum level in safe manner.
• Maintained all assigned equipment and related systems inspections, testing and history records for the facility and provide technical expertise, leadership and assistance for ancillary improvement projects as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
• Executed operational activities in utilities, optimized the daily operations of units and ensured safety and operational reliability of Power Plant and its auxiliaries including sales gas receiving station, fuel storage, water treatment plant.
• Lead control room and field operators for troubleshooting and tackling emergency situation during operation of the plant and conducted first level of investigations of any incidents/accidents and participated in risk analysis for any unusual operational or maintenance activities.
• Maintained all the operational parameters within the limit, ensured compliance with safety standards and continuously monitored plant process parameters to up keep smooth operation.
• Organized and coordinated the execution of operational activities; inspected plant and equipment and raised the work orders accordingly.
• Took up full responsibility for health and safety across all production and operation activities, targeting safe works, issuing permit to work (PTW) and safety tags when requested and progressing as per schedule, with desired quality and with both efficient and effective approach.
• Communicated plant problem to maintenance according to operation log and reading sheets.
• Took immediate corrective actions to limit risk to personnel, plant equipment and production during emergency situations.
• Adhered to company’s safety policy, standards and approved operating procedures while performing the duties / tasks.
Other Trainings & Certifications: • Apr 2000: Power System Engineering Course PSEC , General Electric International, Inc. • Dec 1999: English ESL in the intensive English language program, University of Albany, NY, USA. • Feb 1999: Boiler Control System INFI 90 – Configuration & Maintenance, ABB Elsag Baily Hartmann & Braun. • Mar 1999: DAS/DCS Theory & Practice, ABB Elsag Baily Hartmann & Braun. • Mar 1999: DAS training on the job, ABB Elsag Baily Hartmann & Braun. • Apr 1999: Gas Turbine Control System Speedtronic Mark V, GE Power System. • May 1999: Generator Excitation 2000, GE Power System. • May 2002: Problem solving and decision making, HRD. • Sept 2002: Managerial & Supervisory Skills, Al-Tawail. • Oct 2002: Operational Planning, HUTAL. • Oct 2002: Diploma of Neuro Linguistic Programming NLP, GTC. • Jun 2003: Photo Memory, Roots of happiness. • Dec 2003: General Safety Awareness course, Marafiq ISD. • 2004: Microsoft Office Word XP, New-Horizon. • Feb 2005: Supervisory Development Program, Glomacs. • Jun 2005: QMS & EMS Refresher Course, DET Norkse Veritas • Dec 2005: Pneumatic Electronic Control Systems, Haward. • Mar 2006 : EMS (ISO 14001:2004) Internal Auditor, SGS. • Apr 2006: SAP-CAR WORKFLOW, Marafiq Training Department. • Jun 2006: Foundation Training on OHSAS 18001:1999, SGS • Aug 2007: Managing multiple task, priorities & Deadlines, Copex. • Dec 2007: Incident Investigation / Root Cause Analysis Leadership awarded by Process Improvement Institute (PII). • 2007: Job Safety Analysis, Process Improvement Institute (PII). • Mar 2008: Finance For Non-Finance Professionals, Marafiq • Aug 2008: Power System Blackouts (Causes &Preventive Measures), Haward. • Feb 2009: Reliability Centered Maintenance awarded by IIR Middle East • Jun 2010: Root Cause Analysis Leader Workshop, Reliability Expert Center. • Aug 2010: Developing Excellence in People Leadership, Oxford Management Center. • Jul 2011: Leadership Excellence in Handling Pressure & Stress, Copex. • Dec 2011, Maximizing your Leadership Potential program, Mt Eliza executive education and CCL (Center for creative leadership). • 2011: Appreciation certificate Awarded by MARAFIQ CEO for Permit to Work requirements and improving. • Oct 2012: Effective team building, Marafiq. • Nov 2012; Problem solving by creative thinking, EcoMan The Middle East For Economic & Managerial Development. • Mar 2013; The 4 Disciplines of Execution, Franklin Covey. • Nov 2013: Integrating Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning, Copex. • Nov 2013; Winning Team awarded by Franklin Covey. • Jun 2014; Putting Leadership into Practice : Achieving Sustainable Growth, RIPA.