Omar Abduldin, Electrical Lead

Omar Abduldin

Electrical Lead

Crosslinx Transit Solutions

Location
Canada - Ontario
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering
Experience
17 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 7 Months

Electrical Lead at Crosslinx Transit Solutions
  • Canada - Toronto
  • My current job since January 2022

• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Managing the planning, scheduling, and execution of electrical engineering activities.
• Evaluate and authenticate monthly draw invoices, variation, T&M invoices, and quotations.
• Managing the submission of post-installation checklists and commissioning pre-requisites.
• Reviewing vendor shop drawings, sub-contractors as built and close-out documents.
• Generate weekly and Bi-weekly progress reports.
• Promptly address design conflicts and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical systems with other subsystems.
• Chair weekly meetings to review project progress status, formulate action items and report progress to management.
• Verified As-builts, SLDs, load balancing, and prepared RFIs.
• Overseeing commissioning, and testing (SAT & SIT) activities in the project
• Conducting QA reviews and inspections to verify that designs and installations activities meet the required standards.
• Participate in site visits and investigations led by designers.
• Investigate and resolve electrical system failures, malfunctions, and operational issues.

Tendering & Sales Officer at QMC sub-metering
  • Canada - Ontario
  • June 2019 to January 2022

• Formulating technical and commercial proposals.
• Developed schedules, approval packages, and drawings while managing work orders.
• Translated complex bid documents in an easy-to-understand manner and constructed metering system designs.
• Support maintenance teams in diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical problems
• Delivered advanced technical support to key members
• Ensured compliance with applicable codes and measurement Canada regulations.
• Communicated with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to new colleagues.

Resident Engineer at Arabian Gulf switchgear
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • August 2014 to September 2017

• Led design of power distribution and motor control systems in close collaboration with customers and contractors.
• Tailored cost-effective solutions for clients to meet project specifications and intended performance.
• Coordinated with major contractors and consultants to pre-qualify company’s power distribution solutions.
• Direct and supervise the development of project plans and ensure plans are followed.
• Ensured proper integration between power distribution system and low current systems
• Monitor project status and control job costs to maintain margins.
• Schedule installation, start-up, Testing, and commissioning.
• Develop and implement maintenance plans and strategies for electrical systems to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.

Lead Electrical Engineer at Al Muhaidib JV Vinci Uk
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • August 2013 to August 2014

• Evaluated and selected sub- contractors, ensured quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of equipment and services.
• Specified equipment and components based on technical specifications, performance requirements, and industry standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Reviewed drawings and control schemes including RFI preparation and technical submittals.
• Defined project schedule and budget constraints by liaising with planning team.
• Coordinated with management and stakeholders to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical systems with other subsystems
• Accurately processed billing and invoicing in a timely manner.
• Ensured compliance with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and customer requirements.
• Managed temporary power distribution design, planning, procurement, and mobile equipment rentals.
• Promoted and enforced safety measures on-site and evaluated potential hazards.

Key Account at Schneider Electric
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • June 2011 to August 2013
Electrical Engineer at AGS - Arabian Gulf Switchgear
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • April 2007 to June 2010
Project Electrical Engineer at THERMO LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2004 to March 2007

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering
  • at Damascus University
  • June 2003

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (BE) | Damascus University, Syria

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Infrastructure
Light Rail
Testing and Commissioning
Electrical Design
Electrical Engineering
Analytical skills, Ability to Work Under Pressure, Communication & Interpersonal Skills
MS Office & Internet Applications, Networking
Electrical Engineering & Design, Project Management
Low voltage Switchgear and motor control center
Fire Alarm design, central battery emergency systems and structural cabling / networking
interpersonal and communication
leadership
multitasking and time management
project management

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

oacett
  • associate
  • October 2018

Training and Certifications

Worker Health and Safety Awareness, Ministry of Labour, Toronto, ON (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2018
Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness , Ontario, Canada (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2018
Train The Trainer (Training)
Training Institute:
INNESSKIRK GLOBAL
Date Attended:
March 2012
Duration:
18 hours