Ahmed Mohamed Atallah

Electrical Engineer | Commissioning |Maintenance

I am quick to grasp new ideas and concepts to develop creative, innovative solutions to problems.
A passion for both leading and participating as part of successful and productive teams in new and challenging
work environments!
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Profile
Senior Electrical Engineer with more than 15+ years of comprehensive experience in the Oil and gas sector. Proven expertise
in electrical systems, commissioning processes, and project management. Seeking challenging opportunities to contribute
technical proficiency and leadership skills in ensuring the successful commissioning of complex electrical systems.

My
● responsibilities have included Site Work Supervision, Site Management, Commissioning Execution, Commissioning
Management, Planning, and Coordination of various disciplines. With in-depth knowledge of HSE Standards and Codes, I
worked on major clients’ Projects in many parts of the world such as Saipem, BP, ENI, Schlumberger, and PDO.

Professional Experience Summary

Aramco Marjan Increment Program – Package 10, Gas Treatment & Sulfur Recovery, June 2023 – Till June 2024.
Electrical Pre-Commissioning Superintendent - Employed by Saipem
 Executed electrical commissioning activities, overseeing the installation and testing of electrical systems.
 Developed comprehensive commissioning plans, ensuring alignment with project timelines and budget.
 Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute commissioning plans, including testing,
procedures, and documentation.
 Executes the Tests/Inspections on the Control System according to the Project documentation, together with the
team of technicians and Vendors.
 Day-to-day walk down for system completion and supporting the construction team to complete the ITRs.
 Conducted system integration testing and participated in factory acceptance tests for critical electrical components.
 Provide detailed technical assistance for pre-commissioning, energization, commissioning, and start-up, as required
by the project.
 Mechanical Completion. (MC) The checking and testing of equipment and construction to confirm that the
installation is following drawings and specifications and is ready for commissioning in a safe manner and in
compliance with project requirements.
 Supervising and undertaking electrical works within the area of responsibilities are done in full compliance with the
HSE requirements.
 Identifies and controls hazards to avoid damage to equipment, personnel, and the environment.
 Ensure safe coordination and execution of all maintenance preventive or corrective activities performed by external
contractors strictly following Company HSE guidelines and policies.
 Reports progress, performance, issues, and challenges to the Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning Manager.
 Ensuring work methods are sufficient to meet a project’s needs.
 Maintain a proper filing system for hard and soft copies of all engineering drawings for the department.
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Ivory Coast Baleine Firenze FPSO DRY DOCK WORLD DUBAI (DDWD), December 2022 – May 2023
Electrical Commissioning Supervisor - Employed by Saipem
 Supervising and undertaking electrical works within a safe environment.
 Collate all construction and commissioning handover documentation into the relevant discipline system dossiers
and mechanical completion dossiers and retain records of completion status.
  Commissioning and Start-Up Execution and supporting the mechanical completion team.
 Ensures that all activities within the area of responsibilities are done in full compliance with the HSE requirements.
 Identifies and controls hazards to avoid damage to equipment, personnel, and the environment.
 Executes the Tests/Inspections on the Control System according to the Project documentation, together with the
team of technicians and Vendors.
 Ensure safe coordination and execution of all maintenance preventive or corrective activities performed by external
contractors strictly following Company HSE guidelines and policies.
 Coordinates commissioning punch list clearance activities with project team groups.
 Maintain a proper filing system for hard and soft copies of all engineering drawings for the department.
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PDO “Petroleum Development Oman” Projects, June 2021 – November 2022

Feed Electrical Engineer - Employed by Kent/ SNC Lavalin.
 Supporting all elements of the organization's health, safety, security, and environmental aspects.
 Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design
codes, and standards.
 Executing project commissioning plans, integrating commissioning activities into a project execution plan.
 Liaising with clients and other engineers to ensure projects are completed to specifications.
 Writing LV and HV commissioning procedures for substations and Remote Manifold Stations “RMS”.
 Developing work execution electrical flow commissioning scheme (WEFS) using Microsoft Visio.
 Support the CSU team in developing system sub/system structure within the completions system.
 Communicate and explain complex issues and work to establish understanding Apply thorough working knowledge
to prepare and oversee the development of key project deliverables, including (but not limited to) the following:
 Specifications and Datasheets  One-line diagrams
 Motor control schematics  Electrical building and equipment layouts
 Bills of Material  Cable sizing calculations
 Conceptual studies and calculations  Relay Coordination
 Cost and planning studies  Control and logic diagrams
 Support Construction and Commissioning teams in developing system-to-area interface and handover structure.
 Setting up the Go-Completions system and updating any completion dossiers or work packs.
 Collate all construction and commissioning handover documentation into the relevant discipline system dossiers
and mechanical completion dossiers and retain records of completion status.
 Apply discipline knowledge to ensure handover documentation is satisfactorily completed.
 Develop sub-system skyline, update ITR A/B progress, update punch close out, issue skyline reports, and punch
reports for progress and delivery meetings.
 Follow up with discipline engineers to ensure timely completion of handover to meet target deadlines.
 Co-ordinate punch-out of systems post-commissioning and prior to handover to Operations.
 Ensuring that equipment and systems are fully commissioned at handover, and ready to operate in compliance with
the project design, standards, and specifications.
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Technip FMC, February 2020 – May 2021

Senior Electrical Engineer - Midor Oil Refinery Extension Project
 Managing all activities within the matrix organization jointly and in collaboration with other discipline leads and the
Commissioning Manager.
 Report to the Lead Electrical Engineer, the main functions of the role will be to develop electrical deliverables e.g.,
single line diagrams, schematic, and wiring diagrams, calculations, specifications, and datasheets.’
 Execute assigned work in accordance with applicable contract procedures, codes, and standards.
 Provide engineering design that aims to improve electrical reliability with sound engineering and cost control.
  Develop scope of work for contracting to support project construction.
 Collaborated with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to address technical issues and closeout.
 Support any inspection, test, and commissioning for electrical equipment, including transformers, switchgear, MCC,
UPS, Battery chargers, generators, and control systems.
 Review Vendor drawings and documentation as per relevant Technical Practices
 Reviewing and approving the technical drawing and submitting the TIE-IN to the client.
 Preparing isolation package “LOTO” for revamping, dismantling, abending, and relocating equipment.
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British Petroleum. (BP) October 2018 – February 2020

Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer – BP, Gas Production Product Facility WND Project employed by Carlo Gavazzi.
 ●Responsible for commissioning and start-up of the electrical facilities of a new Degassing station. 6,6 kV switchgear,
2x2 MVA transformers 6,6/0,4 kV, 6.6 kV Motors, gas turbine generators, GTG 4X6 MW Siemens and 2X5 MW Solar
turbine, 500 kVA emergency diesel generator, protection and control systems, UPS, motors, LV MCCs and
switchboards, Lighting, HVAC, PCS, SIS, fire water, air compressors, utilities and instrument air, cathodic protection,
crude oil separation/desalting/chemical injection, hot oil heater, fuel gas package, close drain, etc.

Schlumberger Co. (SLB) October 2017 – October 2018

Senior Electrical Engineer - ZOHR Gas Production Early Product Facility for Gas Production (EPF)
 ●Developing power system studies and specifications (e.g., Load flow, short circuit, motor starting analysis); design of
power HV & LV distribution systems for electrical networks; electrical equipment specifications/datasheets for main
tagged equipment; substation, switch room, and plant layout design; preparation of requisitions for electrical
equipment; technical appraisal of the vendor for electrical equipment/ scope.

Egyptian Maintenance Co. (EMC) August 2014 – October 2017

Electrical Commissioning Engineer - BECHTEL and BP West Nile Delta (WND/GF) Project
 Commissioning and start-up of the new electrical systems (e.g., 6,6 kV switchgear, 2x2 MVA transformers 6,6/0,4kV,
6.6 kV Motors, 500 kVA emergency diesel generator, protection and control systems, UPS, motors, LV MCCs and
switchboards, SCADA, PMS, Lighting, PCS, SIS, HVAC).
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Egyptian Electric Holding Company (EEHC) October 2010 – August 2014

Commissioning and Maintenance Engineer - Abu Qir New Power Plant (2x650 MW), West Delta Electricity Production
Company
 Commissioning, startup, and Maintenance of the electrical facilities in the new thermal power plant. 500 kV OHL
line, 500 kV GIS, 6.6 kV switchgear, 2x15 MVA transformers 500/6,6 kV, 6x13 MVA power transformers 6,6/0.415
kV, 04x1,6 MVA auxiliary transformers, 2x500 kVA emergency diesel generator, protection and control systems,
UPS, motors, LV MCCs and switchboards, Lighting, HVAC, DCS, ESD, ECS, fire water, and air compressors.
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Software Knowledge
 Dealing with new programs and new software applications using some helping engineering design, and calculation
electrical programs like ETAP, AutoCAD, Dialux, and Navisworks 3D Viewer.
 Professional package- Microsoft Office "Excel, Word, PPT, MS Project”, and Microsoft VISIO.
 Experienced with Saipem/ PDO / Kent/ EGA/ Technip/ BP /EEHC / Schlumberger SP & PR codes and standards.
 ●PICOS / ZENATOR and Completion software Go-Completion.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills.
 Technically Astute, Attention to Detail, Written and Verbal Communication, Working Under Pressure, Team
Worker /Leadership, Delegation, Excellent Work Ethic, Attendance Record, Health and safety, and IT Skills.
 Project Management, Engineering Management, building shared Vision, Coaching and Development, Flawless
project delivery, Support planning, Operation Readiness, Operation Hazard, and Operability HAZOP, HAZID.
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Project Handled
KSA Projects
 Marjan Package-10 -Gas Treatment & Sulfur Recovery.
UAE Projects
 FIRENZE FPSO, Offshore Support Vessel.
Oman Onshore Projects
 Greater Al- Huwaisah phase-1, Energization of 3 RMSs and Tie-In of 33KV OHL.
 Khulud Tight Gas project phase, SAIH RAWL 2nd stage Depletion Compression project.
 RABA Gathering Station “RGS”, New 33 kV GIS from existing 33KV OHL to feed new RMSs.
 HANYA Gathering Station “HGS”, HANYA Accelerated Water Flood Phase 1B.
 MLNW SHAMMAR, Develop MLNW SHAMMAR field and LEKHWAIR East LS/US.
 MARMUL Polymer phase 3 (MPP3), GHABA North Re-Development Project.
Egypt Projects
 Middle East Oil Refinery “Midor” Extension Project, expanded to increase its capacity from the existing 100,000
barrels per day (BPD) to 160,000 BPD.
 The West Nile Delta (WND), The project involves the development of gas and condensate fields.
 ZOHR Gas Development Project, production from the field reached more than 2.7 billion cubic feet of gas per day.
 WDEPC Power Generation Plant, Abu Qir New Thermal Power Plant (2x650 MW).
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Education
 Sept 2005 - May 2010 bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Cairo - Egypt.
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Professional Qualifications and Training

 EHR ‘’ Electrical Hazard Recognition’’ Aramco approved.
 OPITO approved BOSIET with EBS. valid till September 2028.
 EHR ‘’ Electrical Hazard Recognition’’ Aramco approved.
 Kent and PDO Safety Training Program, and Management System.
 H2S &SO2 Arabian Training & Safety [Link].
 Performing Authority (PA)/ Isolating Authority (IA) for LV and MV with BP.
 Locating faults and carrying out rectification work.
 EX Certificate level 1 and CMP Glanding Certificate issued by BP.
 AASTMT Proficiency in Security Awareness s Training for Seafarers with Designated Security
 AASTMT Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
 AASTMT Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
 AASTMT Medical Emergency Training (Elementary First Aid).
 AASTMT Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniqu es.
 ASSTMT and MAERSK OPITO H2S Training Course.
 Practical Training on the Components of Siemens Distributions for Medium voltage (Simo-prime) And low Voltage (SIVACON)
at Siemens Company.
 Onshore Training Maintenance Training Course for Abu Qir Power Station Under the Direction of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,
Ltd
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References are Available on Request