ABDULLA AL-SEIARI
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Experienced professional in plant operations and shift supervision, specializing in water desalination techniques including MSF, MED, and RO. Proven track record in leadership and HSE compliance, ensuring strict adherence to safety standards. Expertise in emergency response and incident prevention, with proficiency in permit-to-work systems for various environments. Committed to enhancing team performance and achieving production goals while maintaining equipment integrity.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Shift Manager
Mirfa International Power Company (MIPCO)
Abu Dhabi
12.2023 - 01.2026
- Oversee safe and efficient operation of the combined-cycle power plant (OCGT, MSF, RO).
- First fully qualified UAE National Shift Manager to successfully meet all certification and role requirements.
- Trained and mentored a team of new employees to build a skilled, safety-conscious operations workforce.
Operation Excellence Engineer (Shift Manager)
Total Tractebel Emirates O&M – Taweelah A1 Plant
Abu Dhabi
04.2016 - 12.2023
- Planned and coordinated corrective, preventive, and annual maintenance shutdowns with the maintenance team.
- Prepared safety documents (risk assessments, isolation scopes) and ensured safe handover of plant systems.
- Directed shift operations to meet contractual KPIs, operational efficiency, and safety performance.
- Oversaw live equipment isolation and normalization in accordance with HSE procedures.
- Key Achievements:
- Selected as part of the first 100% Emirati control room operations team to successfully commission and operate the plant.
- Led training and qualification programs for Emirati operators and engineers in DCS systems and safety protocols.
- Conducted internal safety training and HSE system onboarding for new hires.
Power and Desalination DCS Senior Operator
ADNOC LNG
Abu Dhabi
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Operated power and desalination systems via DCS with full adherence to SOPs and HSE standards.
- Maintained stable process conditions and responded proactively to alarms and plant abnormalities.
- Supported planned shutdowns, isolation procedures, and equipment commissioning.
Power and Desalination Plant Operator
Power & Water Plant – Taweelah A2 O&M
Abu Dhabi
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Operated the plant within performance and safety guidelines to meet production and environmental targets.
- Conducted system calibrations and ensured effective control room coordination during operations.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Industrial Management
Emirates College of Technology
Diploma - Electronic Engineering
Technical Studies Institute
Abu Dhabi, UAESkills
- Plant Operations & Shift Supervision
- HSE Compliance & Safety Control
- Permit-to-Work (LIVE, HV, LV, Confined Space)
- Integrity and ethics
- Water Desalination (MSF, MED, RO)
- Emergency Response & Incident Prevention
- Leadership excellence
- Employee development
- Performance monitoring
- Equipment operation
- Production target setting
- Health and Safety Compliance
Certification
- Certified Safety Controller & Permit Issuer (LIVE, HV, LV, Confined Space)
- Safety Media Systems – Emergency Response, HSE & Safety Induction Training
Timeline
Shift Manager
Mirfa International Power Company (MIPCO)
12.2023 - 01.2026
Operation Excellence Engineer (Shift Manager)
Total Tractebel Emirates O&M – Taweelah A1 Plant
04.2016 - 12.2023
Power and Desalination DCS Senior Operator
ADNOC LNG
01.2008 - 01.2015
Power and Desalination Plant Operator
Power & Water Plant – Taweelah A2 O&M
01.2006 - 01.2008
Diploma - Electronic Engineering
Technical Studies Institute
Bachelor of Business Administration - Industrial Management
Emirates College of Technology