Tarek Ali, L&D Training Specilaist and Competency Advisor

Tarek Ali

L&D Training Specilaist and Competency Advisor

Kuwait Oil Company

Location
Kuwait
Education
Master's degree, Electrical Safety
Experience
21 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 6 Months

L&D Training Specilaist and Competency Advisor at Kuwait Oil Company
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • My current job since October 2020

Working as L&D and Training Specialist, competency Advisor at Kuwait Oil company (KOC) (Petrofac Contract)
• Lead and manage a technical trainer and lead the training activities for the Staff Program and support the overall staff program and develop local capacities and work with the trainers to create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture, setting clear team goals and delegating tasks.
• Developing and reviewing Competency Frameworks & Training Catalogues for job families and discuss and resolve problems and carry out performance reviews.
• Designing and developing the Training Programs PDP (personal development plan) and creating curriculums required for the training Programs.
• Analyzing and assessing training and development needs for individuals.
• Designed and implemented comprehensive training programs for new and existing employees.
• Manage the development and implementation of learning and development programs for employees, managers, and leadership at all levels.
• Develop and implement training curriculum, schedules, and sessions.
• Deliver training in a variety of formats, including webinars, workshops, and on-the-job training. (virtual, in-person and/or blended).
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and assess training needs.
• Performs administrative functions necessary to deliver and document training programs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations for improvement.
• Adheres to departmental plans and objectives, and to Career Development Programs in all training activities; and supports the attainment of the department KPI.
• Identify external training providers / training courses suitable to meet development requirements from identified Competency gaps.
• Provided ongoing support and coaching to employees to reinforce learning and promote continuous development.
• Create and update the training master plans and prepare training logistics including preparing course note material, training room, workshop facilities, transportation, and refreshments, etc.
• Review instructor performance and recommend improvements to program content and instructor presentation methods; may recruit, select, and train instructors.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of course content throughout a course life cycle and evaluation and modification of existing training solutions, techniques, and materials.
• Evaluates the training effectiveness objectively according to such assessment procedures as applicable and utilizes relevant evaluation data to revise or recommend changes in instructional objectives and methods.
• Issued the required report included the training program status, training plan and course development progress status.
• Manage appropriate stocking and distribution of stationery including manuals, handouts, standards, etc....
• Participate in the development and continual improvement of Talent Management Policies and Procedures. Adherence to all existing Policies

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Instructor (Trainer) / Training Specialist at Kuwait Oil Company
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • My current job since April 2018

Working as Electrical Engineering Maintenance Instructor (Assessor) / Training Specialist at Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) (Petrofac Training Contract)
Training Kuwait Nationals “Electrical Engineer and Technicians” across a range of technical vocational programs and develop technical Training modules, Procedure documentation, presentations, Handout material, etc.
Designing and developing the Training Programs PDP (personal Develop Plan), PCP (Personal Career Plan) and creating curriculums required for the training Programs.
Developing the required training material modules (course outlines, background material, instructional materials, and training aids) to achieve the training strategies and developing OJT training programs and participating in teams developing training plans.
Implementing the OJT (On Job Training) includes training and observation of trainees with respect to their performance against established vocational training objectives and recommendation of additional skill requirements as the training needed.
Develops training aids, including training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works.
Carrying out site exam assessments of candidates in the workplace
Review the vendor training course materials and make sure the training material is suitable for the trainee and competency framework level.
Review Competency Frameworks & Training Catalogues for job families and discuss and resolve problems and carry out performance reviews
Maintaining a safe and healthy training environment by following organization standards and legal regulations and maintaining orderliness and cleanliness of assigned area(s) and always observing company policies.
Evaluates student's progress in attaining goals and objectives and establishes criteria and tests the students to measure each student's progress and Evaluate training by evaluating the effectiveness of training to specific job applications
Ensure the quality and consistency of course content throughout a course life cycle and evaluation and modification of existing training solutions, techniques, and materials
Additional Duties: working as Training Specialist “DFP” Responsible for the following duties
• Create and update the yearly training master plans and prepare training logistics including preparing course note material, training room, workshop facilities, transportation, and refreshments, etc.
• Coordinates and performs administrative functions necessary to deliver and document training programs.
• Evaluates effectiveness of training and development programs and utilizes relevant evaluation data to revise or recommend changes in instructional objectives and methods.
• Analyzing and assessing training and development needs for individuals.
• Review instructor performance and recommend improvements to program content and instructor presentation methods; may recruit, select, and train instructors.
• Make sure the training material modules updated, the training module package is a complete set (Course Descriptor, Course note, PowerPoint, Assessment, and Lesson Plan), and the module has been approved by CDU (Curriculum development unit) Team to be ready for deliver
• Issued the monthly report included the training program status, training plan and course development progress status.
• External emails and coordination between another department
• Manage appropriate stocking and distribution of stationery including manuals, handouts, standards, etc.…
• Arrange and request training via the external training provider.
• Participate in the development and continual improvement of Talent Management Policies and Procedures. Adherence to all existing Policies

Competency Assessor and Training Advisor at Exxonmobil
  • Iraq - Basra
  • July 2017 to April 2018

Working Competency Assessor and Training Advisor at ExxonMobil Iraq Limited (Training Partners USA Ltd. Contract) “WQ1FOD” to support the Operation Readiness department for the following project:
o M130 DS6 & M137 DS7 Wet Treatment crude oil plant
o IoT (Initial Oil Treatment) Plant
o Electrical Infrastructure, 33kv Power Distribution & OHTL
• Lead and manage a technical trainer (CMAS Team) and lead the training activities for the Staff Program and support the overall staff program and develop local capacities and work with the trainers to create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture, setting clear team goals and, delegating tasks
• Lead Assessor and Internal Verifier competency assessment training and Trainers Facilitator Workshops for Subject Matter Experts approved to deliver training Programs
• Identify external training providers / training courses suitable to meet development requirements from identified Competency gaps.
• Train and support the training program of the National instructors (Train the Trainer TOT), evaluate their progress, identify the gaps required to covered
• Develop training and competence plans for review with the client and management team and participate in the development and continual improvement of Talent Management Policies and Procedures.
• Identify and assess the training needs (Gap Analysis) of the organization through job analysis, career paths, consultation with clients and identify in-house training events required
• Support the business and participate in the continuous review and development of competency-related systems and processes to ensure they remain robust and fit for purpose.
• Leads & administers the preparation and approval of the CAMS such as the Development Framework (DFW) & the Individual Development Plan (IDP) and in addition to ensuring that the Development Framework is applied and implemented in accordance with the agreed CAMS Policy and standards and are updated as per the company needs.
• working on Learning Management System (LMS)
• Effectively manage the training budget and evaluate organizational performance to ensure that training is meeting business needs and improving performance.
• Arrange and request training via the external training provider and make sure all training requirements by external training are met.
• Select and manage resources, including working with both internal employees and training vendors to develop and deliver training.
• Responsible for accurately maintaining personnel training and competency records to ensure full compliance with company procedures
• Support in Research and Design of internally delivered technical, Management, and soft skills training.
• Training Iraq Nationals “Electrical Team” across a range of technical training programs and developing technical Training and Implementing the OJT (On Job Training) program
• Producing Assessment, Verification, and coaching procedures for CAMS requirements and producing various training related documents as and when required
• Develop and write technical content including descriptions, installation procedures, operating instructions, maintenance, and troubleshooting information.
• Responsible for the assessment, verification, recording, reporting, and assurance of technical competence, and for the delivery, recording, and reporting of mandatory technical and safety training courses

Electrical Engineering Instructor at Nasser Vocational Training Center
  • Bahrain - Manama
  • February 2017 to August 2017

• Teach across a range of vocational and academic program, supervise laboratory-based courses, and maintain equipment for such labs.
• Actively participate in the development of experiments for laboratory-based courses.
• Develop teaching material under institute supervision.
• Provide support for students’ projects and assist in preparing course files.
• Provide support to the department by helping in budget preparation for laboratory equipment and consumables.
• Conduct lessons, lectures, and tutorials using teaching methods and materials as appropriate.
• Undertake preparation and marking in line with normal teaching duties associated with learning programmers.
• Facilitate learning by the selection and development of materials and methods appropriate to student needs and course level.
• Provide students with feedback and guidance to support their learning and enhance their knowledge and progress within the constraints of assessment confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate records, registers and timetables and make these available on demand to College administration and external agencies.
• Conduct assessments as necessary in the workplace in order to deliver the curriculum
• Organize resources for effective teaching administration and assessment, including online assessment
• Prepare, mark and grade assignment material and examination questions as appropriate.
• Promote the agreed training Center / Institute policies for Health & Safety.
• Assist in research projects and perform other duties assigned by the head of department.

Electrical Trainer and Procedure Writer consultant at PETROFAC TRAINING SERVICE
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • September 2013 to January 2017

Working as Electrical Trainer and Procedure writer Consultant in Basra, Iraq Projects / ExxonMobil “EMIL” West Qurna 1 “WQ1FOD” Brownfield Project to support the following project
1.Upgrade the Degassing station DS6, DS7 and DS8
2.Water Treatment system MOD300 - New Project
3.Early Power Station Projects GTGs Gas turbine Generators 35 MW- New project
• Teaching / Training across a range of vocational program, supervise laboratory-based courses, workshop activities for Electrical Engineers and Electrical Technicians
• Creating and developing the required vocational training material modules (course outlines, background material, instructional materials, and training aids) to achieves the training strategies and developing OJT training programs and participate on teams developing training plans.
• Design training materials, classroom agenda, drawings, sketches and audio-visual aids for use in classroom Training and maintaining the technical to meet ExxonMobil CAS requirement.
• Reviewing current materials and managing the vocational training program in accordance with business needs and training projects to meet the requirements of the ExxonMobil Competency Assurance management system CAS.
• Implementing the OJT (On Job Training) program for Electrical Engineer & Electrical Technicians, this includes training and observation of trainees with respect to their performance against established vocational training objectives and recommendation of additional skill requirements as training needed.
• Contribute in preparation of Individual Development Programs (IDPs) in conjunction with Electrical Maintenance Managers, Training Department and Performance Management Team to provide systematic guidelines towards competency enhancements of individuals.
• Teaching and Delivering Electrical training program to ensure the timely completion of qualifications and support the embedding of Functional Skills.
• Maintaining safe and healthy training environment by following organization standards and legal regulations and maintain orderliness and cleanliness of assigned area(s) and observe company policies at all times.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of course content throughout a course life cycle and evaluation and modification of existing training solutions, techniques and materials
•Carrying out regular learner reviews as required and updates learner files to reflect achievements, including the updating of tracking sheets, through the review process, set and monitor training targets that effectively link on and off the job training.
•Review Electrical IDP and link the Training development plan to the electrical road map
•Leads and administers the preparation and approval of the Competency Assurance Management System (CAS) such as: Development Framework (DFW) & the Individual Development Plan (IDP) and in addition to ensure that CAS Development Framework is applied and implemented in accordance with the agreed CAS Policy and standards and are updated / tailored as per the company needs.
•Develop the Electrical Procedure required for the Plant and work packages for work to perform by the respective maintenance departments to insure that the plant maintenance performed in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner, in compliance with the QA manual, company policies, procedures, and applicable codes and standards.
•Develop revise, and review maintenance procedures to facilitate and enhance work package development, maintain compliance with codes, standards, and vendor recommendation, and maintenance direction
•Define procedures, drawings, equipment and materials required to performing planned work packages.
•Producing Assessment, Verification and coaching procedures for CAS requirement and producing various training related documents as and when required
•Carrying out Procedure assessments of candidates in the work place in accordance with WQ1 FOD ExxonMobil requirements

Lead Electrical Engineer (Onshore and Offshore) at SinoTharwa Drilling Company
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • May 2008 to January 2014

•Be responsible for Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Commissioning of electrical equipment (LV AC Motor, DC Motor, Diesel Engine, Top Drive Varco TDS11s, TESCO ECI900 HPS, EPS, Power Generator, LV/MV switchgear, LV/MV power Cable, Fire alarm system, H2S detector system and EX Electrical Equipment) onshore & offshore
•Supervision and direct execution of planned breakdown maintenance program and repairs electrical equipment assigned in the field
•Develop and Supervision of shutdown plans, analysis of shutdown work lists, Identify the specification of shutdown materials, identify of manpower, identify equipment requirements, control of shutdown budgets and contract specifications
•Develop schedule preventive maintenance program (PM) and Predictive maintenance (PT&I) to reduce Corrective maintenance for the electrical equipment according to Service manual
•Follow up, Mentor and coaching the implementation of the Preventive maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PT&I)
•Carries out (RCM) analysis, presents regular reviews/reports on the performance of equipment, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and provide suggestions for improvement/Development the maintenance program for major equipment, including site guidance on equipment observations and failure analysis (RCA/RCFA).
•Prepare and develop the SU/SD procedures to start/Shut down the plant in a safe and cost-effective manner
•Provide instructions for special procedures, standards and materials required, monitor and follows up to ensure all work is carried out to high technical and safety standards and evaluate equipment and maintenance history to determine the effectiveness of maintenance procedures and maximizing equipment reliability and runtime
•Prepare annual Maintenance budget required for overhauling and Spare parts
•ensure relevant maintenance procedures are reviewed and updated on a timely basis & improve the quality of data input into the Oracle system (EAM/Enterprise Asset Management ) (CMMS)
•Be responsible of new installations, upgrades and modifications electrical equipment in onshore and offshore Project
•Responsible for technical evaluation of Bids and Responsible for managing/contributing to one or more project simultaneously from definition to handover of the projects and Prepare/disseminate all required documentation such as project specifications, instrument data sheets, level sketches, requests for quotation, requisitions, etc.
•Coordinate with various managers in the Maintenance Department to identify individual and team business related training needs.
•Lead a team to undertake Testing activities on Electrical equipment Implement and test the subsystems as per project commissioning test sheets.
•Reports on work progress, bringing to notice potential problems or delays and recommends solutions and assist during the database preparation for pre-commissioning status index and commissioning technical database.
•Identifies and makes all the necessary arrangements and follow up the necessary attachments within the company and external workshops/contractors of the assigned related disciplines.
•Responsible for timely completion of approved projects at minimum cost, to the required technical specifications in line company policies, objective procedures, meeting all quality, health, safety & environmental objectives and execute projects within budget, schedule, & adhering to the specification, quality, health safety security, environment requirement
•Review all proposed engineering design to manage the process of conceptual detailed design and arrange for project documentation such as operations & maintenance manuals through interface with equipment suppliers & vendors, and coordinate on construction activities, commissioning, handover activities & project closeout.
•Writing reports and documentation and analyzing and interpreting data collaborating with a team of scientists and engineers and compile project documentation related to QA/QC matters

Electrical Engineer (Onshore and Offshore) at EGYPTIAN DRILLING COMPANY (Maersk Drilling)
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • September 2006 to May 2008

• Worked at the EDC head office as Electrical Engineer and be responsible for technical support of electrical maintenance and electrical project Drilling Rigs (Onshore and Offshore) upgrade Rigs and New Rigs
• Overhaul, Maintain and Install DC Motor to 1000 HP & AC Motor to 1600 HP, Generators to 1714 KVA, trouble shouting Diesel Engine model 3512B, C15, C18 with ECM and Diesel engine model 3406, 399, 398
• Base urgent repair jobs and new installation (Electrical Motor, Transformer, Instruments, Valves, Generator, UPS, Camera System…etc.)
• Ensure of adopting sufficient safety procedures by holding of pre job safety meeting with all involved crew and issue JSA (Job Safety Analysis) and issue (PTW) work permits as required.
• Follow EDC safety procedures during operation and maintenance process in the onshore/off shore rigs
• Travel to the field for trouble shooting, Inspect and repair electrical equipment as required in the field.
• Coordinate with other departments and assist during troubleshooting or repair
• Unscheduled and schedule projects (New Installation & Projects onshore rigs and offshore rigs)
• Be responsible for new installations, upgrades and modifications of all electrical equipment and like as Motors LV (AC &DC), Diesel Generators, Power Generation, LV Power Transformer, MCC, Distribution Panel and LV Power cable Termination, EX Electrical Equipment and EX Plug Station in onshore and offshore Project
• Ensure all equipment and installation are operationally safe and comply with local legal legislation and Coordinate, train and supervise contractors, ensuring work are done in line with EHS and Hygiene regulations.
• Identifies and makes all the necessary arrangements and follow up the necessary attachments within the company and external workshops/contractors of the assigned related disciplines
• Prepares the Statement of Requirement for electrical material required for the project
• Manage spare parts inventories through the materials warehouse
• Develop maintenance programs through the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Technical Specification engineer (Cable Designer) at El Sewedy Cables (EGYTECH CABLES)
  • Egypt
  • February 2006 to September 2006

1-Design the (L.V and M.V) cable and (O.H.T.L) according to the international standard
Such as (IEC, BS, etc)
2-Testing and Trailing the incoming raw material
3-Presenting the technical support
4-Inspection for the material which used in the cables industry according to the international stander
5- and turnkey project for power generation & transmission and distribution
6- Earthling system sizing, calculation and equipment specification, Load flow, short-circuit calculation, protection sizing
7- Review contracts and operations projects and determine the amount and types of cables used in this project,
8- Identification and design of cables depending on the loads required and calculations for short circuit

Electrical Maintenance Engineer at Can for manufacturing and filling can
  • Egypt
  • May 2005 to February 2006

1-head of electrical section
2-Follow-up and preparation of periodic maintenance for all production lines
3- Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for air compressor (Atlas Copco & El Hagar) and Dryer
Which Using in the factory
4-preventive maintenance for main transformer (11KV/400V) (0.5 MW)
5- Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for both elevators which using to transfer the products
6- Preventive maintenance and ensure the fire alarm system and smoke detector are working and test them
7- Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for four plastic extrusion machines and chiller unit
8- The ability to solve problems of production lines and reduce downtime and increase production
9-Regular maintenance of pistons department, packing department and packaging machines

Training Section Head (First Lieutenant) at MILITARY DEFENSE - AIR FORCE
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • November 2002 to May 2005

• Service at Armed Forces with the rank “first lieutenant”
• Develop and implement annual training program of military unit staff, including all learning and development as per IDP to meet their set goals
• Contribute to the development and implementation of competency programs in order to achieve department goals and objectives.
• Preparing and conducting technical training programs, completion of training needs analysis, conducted training needs assessment by collecting information pertaining to work procedures
• Implement the classroom and practice training program, this includes training and observation of trainees with respect to their performance against established annual training program objectives and recommendation of additional skill requirements as the training needed
• Plan, conduct, and administer programs that train and continually improve the knowledge, skills, and abilities of military personnel.
• Plan the Yearly training programs may be conducted in a classroom, laboratory, or field.
• Review instructor performance and recommend improvements to program content and instructor presentation methods; may recruit, select, and train instructors.
• Coordinates or performs administrative functions necessary to deliver and document training programs.

Education

Master's degree, Electrical Safety
  • at Delaware City University (Collage of Safety & Emergency Service)
  • December 2016

THE THESIS IS COVERING THE BASIC PROVISIONS FOR SAFEGUARDING OF PERSONS FROM ELECTRICAL HAZARDS ARISING FROM INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION WHICH INCLUDE THE RULES, PROCEDURES AND POLICIES FOR STANDARD IS APPLICABLE TO THE SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT WHICH OPERATED IN THE UTILITIES, POWER STATIONS AND SIMILAR SYSTEM EQUIPMENT IN OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY LIKE AS (REFINERY, PETROCHEMICAL, LNG, ETC.)

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Machines & Power Engineering
  • at Helwan University
  • May 2002

Study the following courses during the five year education 1-Electrical Power Machines (DC machine ,AC Machine) 2-Electrical Drive and Control 3-Power System 4-Power Electronics (Diode ,Thy ,Power transistor) course 5-Microprocessor ,logic gate course 6-PLC 7-Planning and economic engineer 8-Electrical Management system

Specialties & Skills

Electrical Engineering
Drilling
Project Engineering
Electrical Maintenance
Microsoft Powerpoint
orcal application
Maintenance
ONSHORE
OFFSHORE
Overhaull
VFD (Variable Frequency Drive)
AC Module
Instrument Engineer
DC MODULE
Oil and Gas
Mastering Primavera P6 Advance
Reliability Engineer (RCM)
CompEx EX01-EX04
Preventive Maintenance
Microsoft Word
Autocad
Microsoft outlook
Microsoft Excel
internet
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Social Profiles

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Engineers Association
  • member
  • May 2002
Oil Egyptian workers' union
  • member
  • June 2006
Project Management Institute
  • PMI Memeber
  • July 2013

Training and Certifications

Project Managment Proffesional PMP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2013
Valid Until:
July 2025
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2016
Professional Development Awards Internal Verification of Workplace Assessment SCQF LEVEL 8 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2019
FOET (Further offshore emergency Training (FOET)) OPITO CERTIFICATED#1242361 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2016
Valid Until:
May 2020
PMP ® (Project Management Professional) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2013
Valid Until:
July 2019
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) ASME Code- ENPD 03 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2013
Valid Until:
October 2013
General Industry Safety Diploma (GISD) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2015
Certified Professional Instructor (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2015
Certified Professional Trainer (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2015
Oil and Gas Production Safety Diploma (OGPSD) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2015
Mastering Primavera P6 (Primavera P6 Scheduling & Costing) (Training)
Training Institute:
YAT Learning Solution
Date Attended:
January 2013
Duration:
48 hours
SIMATIC S7 PLC (BASIC & ADVANCE) (Training)
Training Institute:
WAICS Automation
Date Attended:
September 2013
Duration:
100 hours
ACS 800 (ABB Drive) Maintenance & Operation (ABB CERTIFICATE) (Training)
Training Institute:
ABB university in Egypt
Date Attended:
February 2012
Duration:
35 hours
CompEx Certificate Module Ex01,EX02,EX03 and EX04_001 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2017
Valid Until:
October 2022
Construction industry Safety Diploma (CISD) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2015
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement QCF (Assessor Certificate) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2016
Valid Until:
May 2010
COMPUTERIZED MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (CMMS) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2012
Valid Until:
November 2009
EGD210-ACS 800 (ABB Drive) Maintenance & Operation (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2011
Valid Until:
February 2011

Hobbies

  • Football
  • Swimming