Laith Hamad, PEng
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Nag Kameya
Laith is a great team member to have you on your team. He shows understanding on business, process and people in his dealings. As a sales professional I need to rely on his ability to manage his operation team to take care of customers demands which we commit ourselves to. I appreciate his leadership that he shows for his team members, and his tenacity to strive for bringing results, and his accountability that he demonstrates to his customers and to the organization. I am privileged to work with you!
Marty Lawless
I had the pleasure of working with Laith Hamad for 5 years, and came to know him as a truly valuable asset to absolutely any team. He is honest, dependable, and incredibly hard-working. Beyond that, he is very knowledgeable on financial aspects of his job. Laith’s ability to develop and grow a team is exceptional. He has great knowledge of construction as it relates to procurement, specifications, schedules as well as the processes involved in completion. Along with his undeniable talent, Laith has always been an absolute joy to work with. He is a true team player, and always manages to foster positive discussions and bring the best out of other employees. Without a doubt, I would confidently recommend Laith. As a dedicated and knowledgeable employee and an all-around great person, I know that he will be a beneficial addition to any organization.
Nag Kameya
Laith is a great team member to have you on your team. He shows understanding on business, process and people in his dealings. As a sales professional I need to rely on his ability to manage his operation team to take care of customers demands which we commit ourselves to. I appreciate his leadership that he shows for his team members, and his tenacity to strive for bringing results, and his accountability that he demonstrates to his customers and to the organization. I am privileged to work with you!
Marty Lawless
I had the pleasure of working with Laith Hamad for 5 years, and came to know him as a truly valuable asset to absolutely any team. He is honest, dependable, and incredibly hard-working. Beyond that, he is very knowledgeable on financial aspects of his job. Laith’s ability to develop and grow a team is exceptional. He has great knowledge of construction as it relates to procurement, specifications, schedules as well as the processes involved in completion. Along with his undeniable talent, Laith has always been an absolute joy to work with. He is a true team player, and always manages to foster positive discussions and bring the best out of other employees. Without a doubt, I would confidently recommend Laith. As a dedicated and knowledgeable employee and an all-around great person, I know that he will be a beneficial addition to any organization.
Nag Kameya
Laith is a great team member to have you on your team. He shows understanding on business, process and people in his dealings. As a sales professional I need to rely on his ability to manage his operation team to take care of customers demands which we commit ourselves to. I appreciate his leadership that he shows for his team members, and his tenacity to strive for bringing results, and his accountability that he demonstrates to his customers and to the organization. I am privileged to work with you!
Marty Lawless
I had the pleasure of working with Laith Hamad for 5 years, and came to know him as a truly valuable asset to absolutely any team. He is honest, dependable, and incredibly hard-working. Beyond that, he is very knowledgeable on financial aspects of his job. Laith’s ability to develop and grow a team is exceptional. He has great knowledge of construction as it relates to procurement, specifications, schedules as well as the processes involved in completion. Along with his undeniable talent, Laith has always been an absolute joy to work with. He is a true team player, and always manages to foster positive discussions and bring the best out of other employees. Without a doubt, I would confidently recommend Laith. As a dedicated and knowledgeable employee and an all-around great person, I know that he will be a beneficial addition to any organization.
Nag Kameya
Laith is a great team member to have you on your team. He shows understanding on business, process and people in his dealings. As a sales professional I need to rely on his ability to manage his operation team to take care of customers demands which we commit ourselves to. I appreciate his leadership that he shows for his team members, and his tenacity to strive for bringing results, and his accountability that he demonstrates to his customers and to the organization. I am privileged to work with you!
Marty Lawless
I had the pleasure of working with Laith Hamad for 5 years, and came to know him as a truly valuable asset to absolutely any team. He is honest, dependable, and incredibly hard-working. Beyond that, he is very knowledgeable on financial aspects of his job. Laith’s ability to develop and grow a team is exceptional. He has great knowledge of construction as it relates to procurement, specifications, schedules as well as the processes involved in completion. Along with his undeniable talent, Laith has always been an absolute joy to work with. He is a true team player, and always manages to foster positive discussions and bring the best out of other employees. Without a doubt, I would confidently recommend Laith. As a dedicated and knowledgeable employee and an all-around great person, I know that he will be a beneficial addition to any organization.
Experience
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NOVA Systems Engineering
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United Arab Emirates
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Siemens
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Germany
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Branch Operations Manager, Smart Infrastructure
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Jul 2019 - Mar 2022
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North America Construction LTD
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Canada
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Construction
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100 - 200 Employee
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Project Manager
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Oct 2017 - Jul 2019
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Tyco Integrated Fire & Security Spain
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Spain
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Security and Investigations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Area Operations Manager
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Mar 2015 - Apr 2017
• Promoted to Area Operations Manager role as a result of exceeding all performance requirements of Electronics Operations Manager role.• Acted as Area Operations Manager for a larger portfolio (Fire alarm, Sprinkler, and Security).• Led a $50M business P&L and delivered consistent year over year growth and profit.• Improved executed margins vs. estimated for overall area performance. • Managed the Area Operations delivery processes, maintained a high level of customer satisfaction while maximizing operational efficiencies during major acquisition activities.
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Electronic Operations Manager
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Apr 2012 - Feb 2015
• Improved the operational systems, processes, policies and information flow in support of the organization’s mission.• Oversaw overall financials, controlled district’s expenses and successfully met the corporate financial goals.• Managed projects engineering, projects management, CAD operations, Health & Safety, order entry, installation and technical installation support. • Increased the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, IT and Finance), through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions.• Supervised the development of commercial and industrial project budgets with sales and engineering teams.
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North America Construction LTD
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Canada
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Construction
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100 - 200 Employee
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Commissioning & Close-out Manager
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Jan 2010 - Apr 2012
As a Commissioning manager, I have been responsible for assuring that all systems and components of a building or industrial plant are designed, installed, tested, and operated according to the operational requirements of the owner or final client.• Promoted to management senior role to prepare, plan and schedule equipment & project commissioning plans and start-up workflow• Ensured testing methods met specs, customer needs and industry standards (CEC, CSA, IEC, IEEE).• Continued all duties of Electrical Superintendent field position Project:* Aishihik Generation Station – Yukon Energy CorporationThird Turbine Installation and System Redundancy Improvement includes installing 7.5MW hydro generator -120meter below ground in an underground cavern - comes with essential supporting equipment (TIV, turbine, accumulators, LPU, HPU, neutral & phase cabinets). Install 12.5KV switchgear, 138KV switchyard motorized disconnect switch, 12.5 HV cables, fire alarm system, fibre optic system, RTU, new generator control and protection panels, MCC , fanwall cooling unit –AHU and few distribution panels and tra
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Electrical Superintendent
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Apr 2006 - Apr 2012
As an Electrical Superintendent, I have been responsible for the safe and successful completion of electrical and instrumentation construction and activities including the following; Estimating, Constructability, Scheduling, Procurement, Field Instruction, Coordinating and Supervising Field Labor and craft employees, monitoring work performance and productivity, ensuring efficient use of time, material and equipment with the appropriate staff level.● Tracked and monitored projects cost and progress, implemented changes to reflect actual progress and needs.● Generated schedule updates, issued progress billings & regularly updated the construction director on progress.● Managed, scheduled and supervised internal field manpower and subcontractors site activities.● Analyzed and assessed design and plan discrepancies, generated “design and constructability faults” RFI data and forwarded to project resident consultant for clarification and cost implications.● Designed specification of additional distribution equipment and materials (Panels, starters, instruments, cables, trays) Projects:* Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant – North Vancouver, B.C.Multi building project includes two 12.5kV-600V substation switchgear units, 4 x 600V Power distribution Centers, 15 x 600V Motor Control centers, 9 x 600V Variable Frequency Drives and two 4.16kV – 2MW standby diesel generators. The plant has more than 18,000 cable run, four automatic transfer switches, 24VDC distribution panels, twelve Uninterruptable Power Supply systems, motors, pumps. Also, there are 15 x Air Handling Units, fire pumps and sprinklers system, advanced security and CCTV systems, fire alarm system, and a lot of chemical application equipments.* Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, B.C.Adding two new 600V Motor control centers and upgrading several starters and circuit breakers.
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Asst. Branch Manager
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Dec 2000 - Jun 2005
Sole distributor of UK based FGWilson Ltd Factory products of generators in the Middle East. Dubai, UAE• Maintained and enhanced business relationships with local and International clients.• Managed and improved Company’s quality standards, product delivery and emerging technologies upgrade.• Developed and coordinated sales team proposals including design, installation, implementation and all relevant operational costing.• Supervised Technicians, Technologists and Engineers along with internal and external sales team and activities.• Prepared project management schedules and plans, and generated payment schedules.• Analyzed requirements and calculated load through site inspections and meetings with clients and consultants.• Supervised and inspected the handling and delivery of diesel generators/accessories and ensured the safety procedures were followed as per the manufacturer recommendations and safety regulations.Projects: (Jubail Bros. L.L.C.)5KVA to 2.2MVA prime & standby diesel powered generators, 1-ph/3-ph, 50Hz/60Hz, 200V to 600V and high voltage including control panels: standard key start panels (1000 series), Automatic start panels (2000, 4000 series), digital panels (Access 2000, 4000), synchronizing panels (6000 series); and automatic transfer panels (Ti, MTi, STi and ATi), (Contactor, motorized breaker, ACB and motorized switch). All Genset options were provided by FGWilson Ltd Factory - UK. In addition to the standard products, customized designs were performed.
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Technical support engineer
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Apr 2000 - Nov 2000
Sole distributor of UK based FGWilson Ltd Factory products of generators in the Middle East. Dubai, UAEDuties: Assessed, calculated, selected, upgraded, delivered, installed, commissioned, tested, operated, and maintained diesel power generators and accessories products.Analyze requirements and calculate load through site inspections and meetings with clients and other consultants.Select of stand-by power generators and their essential accessories such as, automatic transfer switch, auto start panels and sound canopies.Customize design and specify options to meet client's requirements and comply with applicable codes and standards.Design and select control panels for sustainable stand-by generators performance.Analyze and design power distribution protective equipments and review existing distribution systems for future implications and upgrades.Upgrade services, design emergency power systems, select air conditioning and ventilation equipments to overall system compliance with applicable codes.Supervise and inspect the handling and delivery of diesel generators and ensure the performing of safe and secure procedures as per the manufacture recommendations and safety regulations.Install diesel power generators and panels as per client's instructions and design requirements.Test and operate the generator set and control panels for functionality verifications and code compatibility.Update design to resolve the issues that do not comply, recalculate loads on actual power factor, and adjust design to meet client's requirements.Program and adjust control panels and automatic transfer switches for proper timing and operating.
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Electrical Project Engineer
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Oct 1998 - Apr 2000
Fujairah National Construction & Transport (General contractor specialized in residential and commercial buildings; Duties: Executing project management functions, such as conceptual designing, planning, engineering, procurement, and construction. Conduct feasibility, design operation and performance research of electrical distribution networks Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications Reviewing and maintaining high levels of quality control assurance Assist upper management in Purchasing, procurement and contracts, marketing and sales. Projects: 3 x New 24-Classrooms schools. 1MW service includes installing of 1MW power transformer and new electrical room equipments, and 12 distribution panels. Each building includes: conference hall, scientific labs, offices, restaurant, playing grounds, multi systems (sound, fire alarm, intercom, public address and emergency exit) Upgrading of 2 x Ten residential houses complexes. Each site includes installing 2.5MW substation to service the 10 houses. 20 x industrial and storage warehouses, project includes offices building, roads and lot of parking areas. (different loads and services include upgrading or new installation); One year in maintenance division with "Al Ghanim Office Equipment Trade Co.", equipments maintenance, testing, commissioning and fault finding; Specification & technical writing, Quality assurance & control One year with Al-Tina Co. Ltd., Computers, hardware parts and software sales company, trained in computer assembling and software installation & development. Training includes outdoor visits and sales technical support basics.
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Education
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1993 - 1998
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B.Sc, Electrical Engineering -
2012 - 2020
American Graduate University
Master Degree, Project Management -
1993 - 1998
University of Baghdad
B.Sc., Electrical Engineering
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