Experience

Etihad Rail Operating Companies

• United Arab Emirates
• Rail Transportation
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Signalling Supervisor

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Mirfa, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates



Xrail Group Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ETCS Level 2 Signalling Maintenance Team Leader at Haramain High-Speed Rail

  • Oct 2020 - Mar 2022

  Medina, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia Working as an ERTMS railway signalling maintenance Team Lead in Haramain High-Speed Railway Line ▪ ETCS Level 2 signalling system ▪ Leading and managing a maintenance team consisting of 5 engineers and 5 technicians ▪ Performing preventive and corrective maintenance activities according to contractual requirements ▪ Periodically reporting maintenance activities to the client(Siemens R.A) and Project Manager Responsible for maintenance of signalling equipment, such as: -… Show more Working as an ERTMS railway signalling maintenance Team Lead in Haramain High-Speed Railway Line ▪ ETCS Level 2 signalling system ▪ Leading and managing a maintenance team consisting of 5 engineers and 5 technicians ▪ Performing preventive and corrective maintenance activities according to contractual requirements ▪ Periodically reporting maintenance activities to the client(Siemens R.A) and Project Manager Responsible for maintenance of signalling equipment, such as: - CTC/CEC - Interlocking(WT MKII) - RBC - Communication Networks - Power Distribution Cubicle(PDC) - Point Machines(Thales L826H) and External Detectors - Axle Counter(Thales ALM) - Signal(LED and plate) - ASFA Balise Responsible for maintenance of technical building electrical, mechanical and civil works, such as: - Electrical Installation - Air Conditioners - Fire Extinguishing Systems - Building Civil Works ▪ Following OHS rules‘ implementation ▪ Periodically reporting OHS activities to H&S manager Show less



Alstom

• France
• Rail Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Signalling and Low Voltage Installation Manager – Line 5, Line 6

  • Aug 2019 - Sep 2020

  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Project: • Riyadh Metro Project – Package 3: 64 km of track including 24 stations, 2 depots and 69 driverless trains for the Yellow, Green and Purple lines of the Riyadh Metro project. Alstom as part of the FAST consortium is in charge of providing the transit system for Package 3 Highlights: • Associated with the Riyadh Metro Project Package 3 from inception to above 95% completion stage. Contributed to establishment of contracts for different scopes of the… Show more Project: • Riyadh Metro Project – Package 3: 64 km of track including 24 stations, 2 depots and 69 driverless trains for the Yellow, Green and Purple lines of the Riyadh Metro project. Alstom as part of the FAST consortium is in charge of providing the transit system for Package 3 Highlights: • Associated with the Riyadh Metro Project Package 3 from inception to above 95% completion stage. Contributed to establishment of contracts for different scopes of the project. • Successfully managed a critical task assigned by the Project Director for retrofit of all signaling equipment – both on trackside and in technical rooms – of lines 4, 5 and 6 and delivered the job within 6 months meeting customer expectations. • Executed a sub-project outside the core competencies of the consortium for installation of 400 km of cable containment covering budgets, procurement, supply chain, site coordination and management of 5 different subcontractors. Responsibilities: • Supervise the site installation team comprising of 6 engineers & 120+ technicians and manage all jobs related to retrofit of equipment in lines 4, 5 & 6 as well as installation of new equipment in lines 5 & 6. • Lead the interface with the client representative in monitoring progress and resolving site related issues. • Plan, schedule and supervise execution of all activities at site contributing to the delivery of project milestones including first train run. • Coordinate with offshore offices of Alstom in Bangalore India and Saint-Ouen France to on site related technical issues. • Manage all day-to-day site activities, supervise and control the direct labor force and ensure completion of jobs as per schedule, specifications meeting quality and safety norms. • Plan and coordinate allocation of all resources at site and monitor optimum utilization to maintain planned progress of jobs. • Deal with local procurement of all retrofit tools, materials and equipment required for the project.

• Transit Systems Common Services Project Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Jul 2019

  Al-Riyadh Governorate, Saudi Arabia • Led a sub-project which was critical and essential to deliver project milestones – procurement, design, installation and handing over of 400 km of cable containment – cable trays, ladders & trunking, conduits – for all transit systems comprising of signaling & low voltage, power supply and platform screen doors; parallel earthing conductor along tracks & inside stations and installation of fire stopping materials inside stations. • Managed the site installation team of 3 leaders and 6… Show more • Led a sub-project which was critical and essential to deliver project milestones – procurement, design, installation and handing over of 400 km of cable containment – cable trays, ladders & trunking, conduits – for all transit systems comprising of signaling & low voltage, power supply and platform screen doors; parallel earthing conductor along tracks & inside stations and installation of fire stopping materials inside stations. • Managed the site installation team of 3 leaders and 6 supervisors and supervised site activities which reached up to 20 work fronts with 400+ workmen during the peak of the sub-project. • Coordinated on all aspects of the sub-project with internal stakeholders including engineering, supply chain, sourcing and transit systems as well as external stakeholders like the client. • Produced budget estimates for the sub-project scope, administered approved budget, monitored actual spends, identified and corrected variances. • Implemented the Alstom risk management process – identified current and potential risks, formulated mitigation plans, estimated and included risk contingencies in the budget. • Implemented the Alstom zero safety deviation policy ensuring compliance with all applicable safety rules and regulations. • Prepared and maintained up-to-date and comprehensive project documentation. • Liaised with subcontractors, site installation team and procurement team, gathered information and maintained up-to-date procurement and construction schedules. • Coordinated with multiple stakeholders including subcontractors and updated overall project schedule on a weekly basis ensuring incorporation of all interfaces and critical activities. • Tracked and expedited delivery of material and ensured advance recovery planning to tackle delayed deliveries. • Facilitated achievement of global project milestones through management of project performance through schedule KPI analysis against performance and productivity metrics.

• Transit Systems Common Services Deputy Project Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Apr 2019

  Al-Riyadh Governorate, Saudi Arabia • Participated in the change management process, prepared trend and project change notices and contributed to calculation of schedule and cost impacts. • Prepared and updated 3-week & 3-month look-ahead schedules highlighting activities on the critical path. • Produced engineering deliverables including bills of quantities (BOQ) for installation materials, installation method statements, material specifications and test & inspection plans. • Monitored and ensured allocation of… Show more • Participated in the change management process, prepared trend and project change notices and contributed to calculation of schedule and cost impacts. • Prepared and updated 3-week & 3-month look-ahead schedules highlighting activities on the critical path. • Produced engineering deliverables including bills of quantities (BOQ) for installation materials, installation method statements, material specifications and test & inspection plans. • Monitored and ensured allocation of resources to achieve planned progress and produced updated monthly resource – manpower & equipment – histograms • Coordinated with consortium entities at the site and prepared sequence of works for smooth interface management. • Supported achievement of targeted completion dates by supervising team leaders and interfacing with site installation and project management teams. • Participated in meetings including schedule review meetings, progress meetings and coordination meetings.

• Site Signalling and Low Voltage Installation Engineer

  • Oct 2016 - May 2017

  Al-Riyadh Governorate, Saudi Arabia on time hand over to the testing and commissioning team. • Supervised subcontractors executing various site activities including installation of interlocking equipment, cable pulling & termination as per Alstom Transport policies, standards, zero safety deviation policy and local regulations. • Contributed to the delivery of project milestones in coordination with internal stakeholders including supply chain, sourcing, testing & commissioning and project engineering.… Show more on time hand over to the testing and commissioning team. • Supervised subcontractors executing various site activities including installation of interlocking equipment, cable pulling & termination as per Alstom Transport policies, standards, zero safety deviation policy and local regulations. • Contributed to the delivery of project milestones in coordination with internal stakeholders including supply chain, sourcing, testing & commissioning and project engineering.



BOMBARDIER

• Canada
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Testing and Commissioning Engineer

  • Nov 2014 - Oct 2016

  Jeddah Governorate, Saudi Arabia Project: • King Abdulaziz International Airport Automated People Mover (APM) – 1.5 km dual guideway APM system including 10 INNOVIA APM 300 cars with Bombardier Cityflo 650 automatic train control technology for driverless operations with scope covering design and supply of all electrical & mechanical components of the system, project management, systems engineering & integration and testing & commissioning Main Contractor: Saudi Binladin Group. Responsibilities: Testing and… Show more Project: • King Abdulaziz International Airport Automated People Mover (APM) – 1.5 km dual guideway APM system including 10 INNOVIA APM 300 cars with Bombardier Cityflo 650 automatic train control technology for driverless operations with scope covering design and supply of all electrical & mechanical components of the system, project management, systems engineering & integration and testing & commissioning Main Contractor: Saudi Binladin Group. Responsibilities: Testing and Commissioning Engineer • Participated in mapping customer needs and requirements and preparation of site testing & commissioning plans and field test procedures. • Prepared and maintained up-to-date vehicle history books for the APM cars. • Executed field tests as per approved procedures for the power traction system including transformers, rectifiers and power rails. • Coordinated with the main contractor and other subcontractor and contributed to preparations for first train run. • Assisted in establishment of a lockout-tagout program covering all locations and provided required oversight management. • Trained site personnel including main contractor, subcontractors, suppliers and customer in safety procedures including lockout-tagout and permit to work (PTW). • Assisted in setting up and management of access control program covering metro stations, depots and rail tracks. • Performed receiving field and static inspections of vehicles, as certified operator drove INNOVIA APM 300 cars during testing and managed temporary dynamic storage of vehicles. • Managed project assets using Maximo in preparation for operation and maintenance of the APM system • Maintained and ensured on time calibration of all testing equipment and instrumentation.

• Site Electrical Installation Engineer

  • Nov 2011 - Oct 2014

  Jeddah Governorate, Saudi Arabia Site Electrical Installation Engineer • Coordinated with the client and local electrical and mechanical installation subcontractors for interface design of the APM systems – vehicles, power supply & distribution, guideways, platform screen doors and signaling & communication. • Supervised installation of trackside equipment like loop detectors, object controllers, BWAN antennas, RF antennas and norming points of the Bombardier Cityflo 50 signaling system. • Ensured adherence to… Show more Site Electrical Installation Engineer • Coordinated with the client and local electrical and mechanical installation subcontractors for interface design of the APM systems – vehicles, power supply & distribution, guideways, platform screen doors and signaling & communication. • Supervised installation of trackside equipment like loop detectors, object controllers, BWAN antennas, RF antennas and norming points of the Bombardier Cityflo 50 signaling system. • Ensured adherence to Bombardier’s quality processes, project quality plans and engineering specifications across all works executed and supplies made to the site. Reported, tracked and ensured closure of all quality related non-conformities. • Coordinated with quality managers at regional and center of competence levels to resolve all quality related issues at site. • Worked with the local installation subcontractor and produced detailed electrical design and drawings including cable routes for communication, signaling and power supply & distribution cables and wiring as per contract specifications and applicable standards. • Participated in various meetings like schedule review meetings, progress meetings, coordination meetings and constructability review meetings. • Enabled resolution of all design and installation issues at site in coordination with the design office in Pittsburg PA USA. • Produced all engineering deliverables including BOQs for installation materials, material approvals, installation method statements and test & inspection plans. • Performed testing of power supply & distribution systems and point to point wiring checks. • Supervised installation of platform screen doors, dynamic signs, intrusion alarms, CCTV and public address systems at passenger stations.



Dar

• Lebanon
• Design Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Electrical Engineer

  • May 2011 - Nov 2011

  King Abdulaziz international airport development project (phase 1) Projects: • King Abdulaziz International Airport Development Phase 1, Jeddah: buildings including safety & regulations building, general aviation terminal, deportees building and Saudi private aviation Scope of work done: Supervised, monitored and inspected installation of electrical systems like power distribution, lightning protection, grounding, fire alarms, BMS, central clock, access control and data networks at different stages of the project Duration: May 2011 – October… Show more Projects: • King Abdulaziz International Airport Development Phase 1, Jeddah: buildings including safety & regulations building, general aviation terminal, deportees building and Saudi private aviation Scope of work done: Supervised, monitored and inspected installation of electrical systems like power distribution, lightning protection, grounding, fire alarms, BMS, central clock, access control and data networks at different stages of the project Duration: May 2011 – October 2011 • Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University Package 4: Automated People Mover (APM): 14 km dual track elevated transit system installed on a 13-m high pre-tensioned precast C-beam bridge with continuously welded steel rail guide ways across the entire academic & health sciences plinth with branches to campus staff & student housing areas with 14 stations designed as primary security and access control points Scope of work done: Supervised, monitored and inspected installation of electrical systems like power distribution, lightning protection, stray current protection and grounding at various stages of the project Coordinated with sub-consultant, Lea + Elliott for works related to installation of transit systems Duration: January 2010 – May 2011 Responsibilities: • Inspected, sampled and tested materials delivered to site and ensured compliance with contract requirements. • Witnessed performance of electrical system testing including megger testing of conductors and motors, electrical circuit continuity testing, ground resistance testing, ground fault testing, circuit breaker testing and motor control center testing. • Assisted in reviews and commenting on contractor’s technical submittals including method statements for execution of various jobs. • Attended site technical coordination meetings for review of contractor’s submissions, shop drawings, material submittals and resolution of construction related issues.

• Electrical Engineer

  • Jan 2010 - May 2011

  Princess Nora Bint Abdulrahman University project-Automated People Mover Duties include: • Supervise, monitor and inspect the installation of the electrical systems -such as power distribution, lightning protection, stray current protection, grounding- different stages of the project • Inspect, Sample and test the electrical materials delivered to site and ensure that it complies with contract requirements • Participate in coordination with sub-consultant (Lea +Elliot) for transit systems installation activities • Witness the… Show more Duties include: • Supervise, monitor and inspect the installation of the electrical systems -such as power distribution, lightning protection, stray current protection, grounding- different stages of the project • Inspect, Sample and test the electrical materials delivered to site and ensure that it complies with contract requirements • Participate in coordination with sub-consultant (Lea +Elliot) for transit systems installation activities • Witness the performance of electrical system testing (e.g. megger testing of conductors and motors, electrical circuit continuity testing, ground resistance testing, ground fault testing, circuit breaker testing, and motor control center testing) • Attend site technical coordination meetings to discuss contractor’s submissions, shop drawings, material submittals and construction-related matters • Identify potential safety concerns and inform the contractor. • Implement the site supervision quality procedures, and review the submission requirements of the project, along with the contractor. • Raise non-conformance notices/reports, site instructions and identify quality deficiencies in conjunction with the Resident engineer. • Review the corrective actions proposed by the contractor, respond/follow-ups and close out procedure • Monitor the progress of the work against the approved contractor programme of works • Verify the accuracy of the contractor’s “As-Built” drawings reflecting in details the as-built conditions and approve the As-Built drawings.



Tokyo Electric power services company

• Electrical Engineer

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

  Amman Governorate, Jordan Project: Iraqi Electricity Reconstruction Project: USD 3680 million project funded by Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for rehabilitation of several HV substations in Iraq, TEPS was the consultant to the Ministry of Electricity of Iraq • Participated in the preparation of technical specifications for 132/33/11/ KV substations, including switchgear & transformers as well as modification of specifications as requested by the client. • Prepared technical specifications… Show more Project: Iraqi Electricity Reconstruction Project: USD 3680 million project funded by Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for rehabilitation of several HV substations in Iraq, TEPS was the consultant to the Ministry of Electricity of Iraq • Participated in the preparation of technical specifications for 132/33/11/ KV substations, including switchgear & transformers as well as modification of specifications as requested by the client. • Prepared technical specifications for pre-qualification & tender documents, price schedules for electrical items, criteria for technical evaluation of tenders and produced single line diagrams of substations as per specifications using AutoCAD Show less