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Galal Basim is a seasoned electrical engineer with extensive experience in rig electrical systems, having worked for top drilling companies such as Weatherford, ADES, and Egyptian Drilling Company. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from The American University in Cairo.

Credentials

  • B.Sc Electrical Engineering
    Higher Technological Institute
    Jan, 2000
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • RIG Chief Elect.
      • Nov 2023 - Present
      • Egypt

      Working as Chief Rig Electrician in super rig 1500HP, responsible for installation,commissioning, troubleshooting and repair of all electrical and electronics equipment, theequipment include but not limited to Yaskawa & ABB Variable Frequency Drives(VFD), SCR drives, control system with Siemens S7-300 PLC, top drive TDS -11S(National Oil Well Varco),Bentec TD-500XT Motor Control Center (MCC), electricaldistribution panel for starting motors,Caterplier 3516 SR4 generator ,MTU generator 1.6MW, electronica control engine Woodwards, Engine Control Module (ECM), NationalOil well Varco's Baylor Elmagco eddy current brakes, CCTV video and record system,lighting systems, air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, Caterpillar 3406 campgenerator, rig sense MD totco and fire &gas detection& alarm systems.

    • Project Management Program
      • Dec 2020 - Present
      • Cairo

      Project ManagementThe project management program is designed to meet the constantly rising demand for project managers in industries in Egypt and abroad.

    • Chief Electrical Engineer
      • Dec 2020 - Oct 2023
      • Egypt

    • Elect. Maintenance Supervisor
      • Jul 2019 - Nov 2020
      • Saudi Arabia

      Working as Chief Rig Electrician in super rig 2000&3000HP, responsible for installation,commissioning, troubleshooting and repair of all electrical and electronics equipment, theequipment include but not limited to Yaskawa & ABB Variable Frequency Drives(VFD), SCR drives, control system with Siemens S7-300 PLC, top drive TDS -11S(National Oil Well Varco),Bentec TD-500XT Motor Control Center (MCC), electricaldistribution panel for starting motors,Caterplier 3516 SR4 generator ,MTU generator 1.6MW, electronica control engine Woodwards, Engine Control Module (ECM), NationalOil well Varco's Baylor Elmagco eddy current brakes, CCTV video and record system,lighting systems, air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, Caterpillar 3406 campgenerator, rig sense MD totco and fire &gas detection& alarm systems.

    • Ireland
    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Chief Rig Electrician
      • Jul 2016 - Jun 2019

      Working as Chief Rig Electrician in super rig 2000&3000HP, responsible for installation,commissioning, troubleshooting and repair of all electrical and electronics equipment, theequipment include but not limited to Yaskawa & ABB Variable Frequency Drives(VFD), SCR drives, control system with Siemens S7-300 PLC, top drive TDS -11S(National Oil Well Varco),Bentec TD-500XT Motor Control Center (MCC), electricaldistribution panel for starting motors,Caterplier 3516 SR4 generator ,MTU generator 1.6MW, electronica control engine Woodwards, Engine Control Module (ECM), NationalOil well Varco's Baylor Elmagco eddy current brakes, CCTV video and record system,lighting systems, air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, Caterpillar 3406 campgenerator, rig sense MD totco and fire &gas detection& alarm systems.

    • Chief Rig Electrician
      • Sep 2013 - Jun 2016

      Working as Chief Rig Electrician in super rig 2000 HP, responsible for installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and repair of all electrical and electronics equipment, the equipment include but not limited to Yaskawa & ABB Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), SCR drives, control system with Siemens S7-300 PLC, top drive TDS -11S (National OilWell Varco), Motor Control Center (MCC), electrical distribution panel for starting motors, MTU generator 1.6 MW, electronical control engine Woodwards, Engine Control Module (ECM), National Oilwell Varco's Baylor Elmagco eddy current brakes, CCTV video and record system, lighting systems, air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, Caterpillar 3406 camp generator, rig sense MD totco and fire & gas detection & alarm systems.

  • Sakson Group
    • Kurdstan, Iraq
    • Chief Rig Electrician
      • Sep 2012 - Aug 2013
      • Kurdstan, Iraq

      Working as Chief Rig Electrician in super rig 2000 HP, responsible for installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and repair of all electrical and electronics equipment, the equipment include but not limited to ABB Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), SCR drives, control system with Siemens S7-300 PLC, top drive TDS -11S (National OilWell Varco), Motor Control Center (MCC), Caterpillar generator 3512 1.3 MW, electronical control engine Woodwards, Engine Control Module (ECM), National Oilwell Varco's Baylor Elmagco eddy current brakes, CCTV video and record system, , Caterpillar 3406 camp generator, rig sense MD totco and fire & gas detection & alarm systems.

    • Chief Rig Electrical Engineer
      • Apr 2010 - Aug 2012
      • Basra, Iraq

      Working as Chief Rig Electrician in super rig 2000 HP, responsible for installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and repair of all electrical and electronics equipment, the equipment include but not limited to ABB Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), SCR drives, control system with Siemens S7-300 PLC, top drive TDS -11S (National OilWell Varco), Motor Control Center (MCC), Caterpillar generator 3512 1.3 MW, electronical control engine Woodwards, Engine Control Module (ECM), National Oilwell Varco's Baylor Elmagco eddy current brakes, CCTV video and record system, , Caterpillar 3406 camp generator, rig sense MD totco and fire & gas detection & alarm systems.

    • Ireland
    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Chief Rig Electrician
      • Jan 2009 - Mar 2010

      Working as Chief Rig Electrician in super rig 1500 HP, responsible for installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and repair of all electrical and electronics equipment, the equipment include but not limited to Gould Bus drives, top drive CAN_rig vertical drilling motor model GEB20, Motor Control Center (MCC), Caterpillar 399 DC generator, OilWell Varco’s Baylor Elmagco eddy current brakes, CCTV video and record system, Caterpillar 3406 camp generator, rig sense MIswaco and fire & gas detection & alarm systems.

    • Chief Rig Electrician
      • Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

      Working as Chief Rig Electrician in super rig 2000 HP, responsible for installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and repair of all electrical and electronics equipment, the equipment include but not limited to SCR & ABB drives, control system with Siemens S7-300 PLC, top drive TDS -11S (National OilWell Varco), Motor Control Center (MCC), MTU Generator 1.6 MW, electronical control engine Woodwards, OilWell Varco’s Baylor Elmagco eddy current brakes, CCTV video and record system, Caterpillar 3406 camp generator, sense MD totco, auto driller system kems and fire & gas detection & alarm systems.

    • Chief Rig Electrician
      • Apr 2005 - Dec 2007
      • Egypt

      Working as Chief Rig Electrician in super rig 2000 HP and 850 HP Workover rig, responsible for installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and repair of all electrical and electronics equipment, the equipment include but not limited to SCR & ABB drives, control system with Siemens S7-300 PLC, top drive TDS -11S (National OilWell Varco), Motor Control Center (MCC), Caterpillar Generator 1.3 MW, electronical control engine Woodwards, OilWell Varco’s Baylor Elmagco eddy current brakes, CCTV video and record system, Caterpillar 3406 camp generator and sense MD totco.

    • Assistant Rig Electrician
      • May 1990 - Dec 1998
      • Algeria

      Assisting Chief Rig Electrician in all aspects related electrical operations in the rig, it includes but not limited to installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and repair of all electrical and electronics equipment/systems in the rig. Taking the role as night rig electrician, where minor technical support is required during the night shift.

Education

  • 2021 - 2021
    The American University in Cairo
  • 2021 - 2021
    The American University in Cairo
  • 2000 - 2005
    Higher Technological Institute
    Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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