Mohammed Saeed Abdullah Al Ghamdi, Internal control, BCM, Governance Division Manager

Mohammed Saeed Abdullah Al Ghamdi

Internal control, BCM, Governance Division Manager

Saudi Electricity Company

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh - Al-Rawdhah
Education
Bachelor's degree, Engineering Science - Mechanical Engineering
Experience
17 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :17 years, 6 Months

Internal control, BCM, Governance Division Manager at Saudi Electricity Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since May 2023
Technical support Division Manager at الشركة السعودية للكهرباء
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2022 to April 2023
Mechanical Engineering Section Head at Saudi Electricity Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • April 2019 to November 2022

 Set yearly objectives and goals related to Engineering Services-Mechanical activities and monitor

Technical Support progress and accomplishments. Initiate & develop the Group budgets, monitor and control the allocations, ensuring that expenditures do not exceed agreed limits.

Leadership  Accountable for providing to Operation & Maintenance groups, day-to-day technical support (if needed) in the field of Mechanical Engineering for generating units and auxiliary equipment,

in order to maximize power plant efficiency and to minimize operational cost. Maintenance and  Initiate technical studies to propose systems upgrades and modifications related with

Operation Planning performance enhancement to keep up power plant continuous performance improvement. 


Project Management Performance Testing Failure Analysis, Troubleshooting

Crisis Management

Perform/witness/represent power plant’s projects commissioning mechanical activities prior to its takeover to ensure that equipment meet the SEC required standard and quality. Monitor the implementation of mechanical repair contracts.

Contribute to the preparation of scope of work, conditions for maintenance contracts, repair contracts, projects, modifications...etc Coordinate with Quality and Performance Division Groups for supervision of material quality, repair quality, contractor works quality and environmental related issues.

Prepare power plant periodical reports / special cases reports, study causes of deficiencies, make necessary analysis, provide remarks and recommendations.

Motivate and develop the subordinate staff to ensure that the employees have required

capability and encouragement to maximize their output.

Ensure implementation of safe operation and maintenance practices in compliance with the Industrial Safety standards and procedures related with power plants facilities to ensure the employee and plant safety and security.

Technical Support Division Manager (acting) at Saudi Electricity Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • November 2017 to March 2019

▪ Proven effective leadership skills to continually raise the performance level of the department with accountability for safety, quality, productivity, procurement, material handling, cost performance, etc.
▪ Handpicked to lead an assignment to study the workflow and staff performance in the operational/maintenance/ technical support; Result: Submitted a detailed report for high management with recommendations to improve efficiency and resolve problems

. ▪ Preparing a variety of complex
engineering deliverables for the engineering and planing groups and played a lead role in streamlining processes for operation/maintenance and materials handling and making superior technical contributions in resolving issues
▪ Providing technical leadership to power plant team in controlling daily operations of the contractors for optimal utilization of the material in alignment with specifications


▪ Contributing in tender analysis for material and structuring workflow for employees of the power plant (recipient, exporters) and ensure safe and efficient operation, in reduced cost, improved sustainability and aligned to best practices..
▪ Working in capacity of Head of improvement teams to augment Total Quality Management within the power plant.
▪ Promoting a positive culture that focuses on continuous improvement & operational excellence by analyzing trends, goals and performance indicators and establishing action plans to achieve the desired goals.
▪ Re-organized the supply chain operations and ensure unstoppable operations.
▪ Maintaining inventory of raw materials/spare parts, auditing usage and coordinating with the warehouse team for efficient supply of raw materials to support electricity production schedules.
▪ Heading the Critical Task's and critical business evaluation team and conducting audits and deploying measures to handle crises.
▪ Directing, monitoring and coordinating processes, evaluations and plans to guarantee standard operation and maintenance conditions of all power plant utilities.
▪ Conducting weekly operation and maintenance planning and follow ups of all power plant utilities avoid unscheduled stoppages.
▪ Coordinating with the Project Department and Contractor on testing the performance of installed units and executing repairs.

Head of Mechanical Maintenance Section at Saudi Electricity Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • June 2013 to November 2017

• Provided oversight for maintenance operations and ensured all units planned for maintenance are delivered before the deadline
• Significantly improved performance indicators for the department and contributed in minimizing the costs of contracted maintenance services.
• Enabled the station to obtain a rating of 4/5 in 5-star implementation of safety

Mechanical Maintenance
• Commanded operations of maintenance department at 10th generation station, consisting of 120 employees divided into three groups (simple cycle and cycle Steam and BOP) and handled routine maintenance as well as corrective and emergency maintenance

Technical Support
• Efficaciously managed maintenance works for 40 gas turbines, ge-frame 7ea, and air conditioning systems (turbine, compressor, pumps) in addition to auxiliary systems at the BOP power station such as fuel treatment plant, water treatment plant, fire extinguishing system, emergency generators, etc.

Continuous Improvement
• Led maintenance for steam generating units with a production capacity of 130 MB per unit, simultaneously managed maintenance work for gas units and generator of the gas unit.
• Nurtured strong culture of occupational safety and health; initiated/led various safety initiatives/programs and identified chronic problems and permanently resolved them as well as updated all data the SAP system

Group Leader of Simple Cycle Project at Saudi Electricity Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • October 2015 to June 2016

• Pivotal in closing all critical pending works in record time and sourcing all spare parts for the project in record time for a large orders consisting of more than 4000 items
• Smartly negotiated with the contractors and managed to agree on expediting the receipt of payments

Deliverables in record time
• Providing strategic direction, leadership, and oversight required to deliver excellent results for the station by promptly closing all items in punch list and achieving established maintenance goals.

Simple Cycle Project Support
• Gathered all outstanding mechanical, electrical, civil works, equipment and control, communications and spare parts in the punch list and planned to resolve all problems in record time
• Supported growth by implementing maintenance procedures & continuous improvement processes which streamlined capabilities, kept downtime to a minimum.
• Developed action plans to raise quality level, suggested improvements in executing the Simple Cycle Project, while providing detailed reports to the higher management

Director of Maintenance& Operation Sector (The Private Office of HRH Prince Al-Waleed at Private Office of HRH Prince
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 2013 to September 2013

• Entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining comfort of His Highness..
• Ensured problem free operations in the presence of VIPs and guests

Designing Maintenance Strategies
• Provided technical knowledge for implementation of maintenance programs .
• Organized and administered the day-to-day activities and ensured that effective work controls are maintained at all sites that the prince visits.

Site Management and Reporting
• Efficiently managed all events and ensured superior quality of workmanship during the presence of VIP/guests with an emphasis safety.
• Ensured that maintenance staff are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner
• Ascertained that all safety systems, equipment and tools of the sports resort; fountains and waterfalls are working properly and maintained the safety of green areas

Head of the Engineering Group at Saudi Electricity Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • November 2008 to May 2013

• Played a key role in conducting investigation of fire incident that occurred in the station producing 13.8 kV and is covered with insurance close to 40 million riyals.
• Reorganized operations and compiled structured lists and database for all systems in the power plant in support of implementing the CMMS program (with a budget exceeding 1 million riyals)

Unstoppable Production Operations
• Supported the technical programs through on-going maintenance systems; robust maintenance strategies for the fourth Generation power plant (PP4) and carried out measures to maintain the KPIs of the power plant.

Maintenance and Operations
• Coordinated tasks and resources; implemented maintenance strategies to support daily and weekly schedules in addition to creating plans to meet set monthly key performance indicators.
• Designed and developed cost saving techniques/measures and modifications to achieve substantial reduction in O&M expenditures, work within the budget

Inventory Management
• Determined the proper priority of all maintenance activities; scheduled all routine, preventive and emergency maintenance, as well as formulated adequate safety plans and strict conformance to it
• Monitored all activities of maintenance staff, ensuring that all the requisite resources like manpower, materials/equipment & approvals/certifications are made available
• Developed action plans to raise quality level, implemented all improvements suggested by higher management in Maintenance jobs on critical equipment and the efficiency of work plans while committed to cost reduction.

Operation and Maintenance Manager at IT Project at Al-Taif Company for Maintenance and Operation
  • Saudi Arabia - Altaif
  • February 2008 to October 2008

• Offered facility management and maintenance services for sports city where the members of the federations and athletes are trained, as well as receiving visitors and holding courses for referees, coaches and athletes

Facility Operations
• Provided uninterrupted quality maintenance services in a stadium for holding training programs and assured top-notch security and safety for guests 24 hours a day.

Security and Safety of Guests & Facility
• Achieved the expected level of service deliver for maintenance in the sport city pertinent to security personnel, safety systems, electricity, air conditioning, plumbing, pumps, civil works, chiller, carpentry, painting, agriculture, football field, bodybuilding hall, Olympic swimming pool, tennis court, etc.
• Provided excellent upkeep of all utilities and amenities of the sport city

Operation and Maintenance Manager at Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Olympic Complex Project at Al-Taif Company for Maintenance and Operation
  • Saudi Arabia - Altaif
  • February 2007 to February 2008

Designation Chronology:
• Feb 2007 - Feb 2008: Operation and Maintenance Manager at Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Olympic Complex Project
• Feb 2008 - Oct 2008: Operation and Maintenance Manager, at IT(Institute of Training Project

Operation and Maintenance Manager at Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Olympic Complex Project
• Handpicked to lead maintenance operations at Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Olympic Complex, which is a large building that includes the office of the President of Youth Welfare Prince Sultan bin Fahd as well as his deputy Prince Nawaf bin Faisal, as well as the offices of Federation presidents, as well as the Olympic Committee.

Peak Maintenance Performance
• Ensured that buildings under oversight operate at peak performance by promptly resolving all maintenance problems as they relate to security personnel, safety systems, electricity, air conditioning, plumbing, pumps, civil works, chiller, carpentry, painting, agriculture.

Superior Workmanship
• Contributed in significant reducing maintenance costs and optimizing spare parts budget, while exceeding the client satisfaction level for clients including presidents and Ministry representatives.
• Recognized for job integrity by maintaining confidentiality of meetings within the building from the press and for providing superior workmanship from Ministry of Youth and Sports as well as the presidents of the federations.

Summer Training (Operations & Maintenance) at Riyadh Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • June 2006 to August 2006

Summer training

Education

Bachelor's degree, Engineering Science - Mechanical Engineering
  • at King Saud University
  • September 2006

Graduation Project: Analysis of Rolling Process

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Customer Service
Decision Making Skills
Problem Solving
Materials Science
ms project
Facilities management
logistics management
materials management
warehousing operations
logistics planning
Operations Management
Maintenance Excellence
Project Management
Training & Development
Testing/Installation
Crisis Management
Power Plant Management
Technical Consultancy
Quality Assurance/Control
Failure Analysis/Corrective action
Troubleshooting
Procurement
Cross Functional Coordination
Planning & Scheduling
Analytical Skills
Materials Planning & Management
Security & Safety Management
materials
team leadership
negotiation
planning
operation
problem solving
marketing
maintenance management
warranty
maintenance planning
maintenance services
maintenance engineering
supply chain management
marketing strategy
logistics
purchasing
property management systems
market research
digital marketing
structural
asset management
office management
people management
marketing management
system administration
marketing communications
preventive maintenance
marketing research

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer ( GRCO ) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2023
Professional project management PMP (Training)
Training Institute:
Sec
Date Attended:
November 2020
Duration:
40 hours
Thermal Imaging (Training)
Training Institute:
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Date Attended:
March 2009
Creativity and innovative thinking (Training)
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Date Attended:
December 2009
The seven habits of the most effective people (Training)
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Date Attended:
February 2010
Pump Installation and Maintenance (Training)
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Date Attended:
June 2010
Vibration Analysis (Training)
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October 2009
Modern methods of material planning and inventory control (Training)
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Date Attended:
November 2011
Turbine protection and alarms (Training)
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Date Attended:
December 2011
Effective Communication Skills (Training)
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Date Attended:
October 2010
Gas Turbine Auxiliary Systems (Training)
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Date Attended:
December 2010
Shaft & Coupling Alignment, Dammam (Training)
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December 2010
Generator excitation systems (Training)
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June 2011
Dealing in the work environment (Training)
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July 2011
Administrative writing and reporting (Training)
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October 2011
Pipe Selection, Fabrication and Erection (Training)
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Date Attended:
November 2015
Maintenance & Operation of Rotating Mach (Training)
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Date Attended:
August 2016
Operation of Gas Turbines (Training)
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Date Attended:
September 2016
Firefighting systems and their Operation (Training)
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Date Attended:
March 2012
Valve Maintenance & Piping System (Training)
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April 2012
Generator Protection (Training)
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May 2012
Tools and techniques of continuous improvement (Training)
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June 2012
Plant Maintenance (Training)
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Date Attended:
February 2013
GE Gas Turbine Generator Maintenance (Training)
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Date Attended:
February 2013
GE Gas Turbine Operation (Training)
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January 2013
Modern Maintenance Technologies (Training)
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September 2013
Operation and Maintenance of Heat Recovery (Training)
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September 2013
Safety Representatives Workshop (Training)
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November 2013
Leader Skills for Team Leaders Improvement (Training)
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May 2015
Workshops of financial awareness (Training)
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August 2015
Preventive Driving (Training)
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October 2016
Work at Heights (Fall Protection Program) (Training)
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Date Attended:
September 2018
Operation of steam turbines (Training)
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Date Attended:
October 2018

Hobbies

  • Reading Self-Development Books