Abdulla Almahri
Summary
Operations & Control Leader with over 10 years of experience in nuclear energy and mission-critical industries. Licensed Reactor Operator with proven success supervising teams, directing field operations, and ensuring safety and reliability under pressure. Skilled in leadership, cross functional coordination, and real-time decision-making. Recognized for building disciplined, safety-focused teams and delivering operational excellence. Seeking to step into a Manager role to lead people, optimize performance, and drive continuous improvement.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reactor Operator
Enec Operation
11 2013 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated teams of field operators, ensuring strict compliance with safety procedures and smooth execution of control room directives.
- Directed reactor startups, shutdowns, and emergency operations while maintaining full compliance with FANR and international safety standards.
- Mentored and developed junior operators, improving technical skills, safety discipline, and overall team performance.
- Served as the main point of contact between the control room and field staff, ensuring clear communication and timely task execution.
- Provided operational input to management for procedure updates, improving clarity, compliance, and efficiency.
- Led daily work briefs, setting objectives, highlighting risks, and reinforcing a culture of accountability and safety.
Internship
GlobalFoundries, Singapore – Chip Manufacturing Facility
2012 - 2012
• Learned fundamentals of semiconductor manufacturing and cleanroom operations.
• Gained early exposure to working in a high precision, safety critical environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engneering
Higher Colleges of Technology
Abu Dhabi, UAE06-2013
Skills
- Crisis Response & Emergency Handling – Calm, decisive leadership in high-pressure and emergency scenarios
- Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis – Advanced troubleshooting with focus on eliminating systemic issues
- Technical Reporting – Accurate, regulatory-compliant documentation of operations and incidents
- Control Room Operations – Expert in real-time monitoring and intervention of mission-critical systems
- Team Communication – Clear, structured shift handovers ensuring operational continuity
- Safety-First Execution – Proactive risk assessment and mitigation to safeguard people, assets, and performance
Accomplishments
• Maintained a zero-incident record across all shifts by championing safety culture and operational discipline.
• Commended by senior leadership for calm, accurate decision-making during high-pressure plant events and emergency scenarios.
• Trusted to lead field operator teams during complex reactor startups and shutdowns, ensuring compliance with FANR and international safety standards.
• Improved team efficiency and readiness by mentoring junior operators, reducing training gaps and strengthening performance discipline.
• Provided operational insights to management that directly informed procedural updates, enhancing clarity and compliance across the organization.
Certification
•Licensed Nuclear Reactor Operator – FANR (UAE Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation)
• FAS 08: Speaking Up for Plant and Business Reliability – ENEC Leadership course on promoting ownership of plant reliability, cross-functional collaboration, and business performance.
• Leading Effective Teams – ENEC
Leadership program on building and managing effective teams, improving performance, and enhancing communication skills.
• FAS 07: Managing Proficiency and Risk – ENEC
Focused on developing team proficiency, managing organizational risk, and fostering a culture of accountability and safety.
• FAS 06: In Pursuit of Excellence (Excellence Plans) – ENEC
Training on implementing excellence plans through team alignment, motivation, and constructive performance conversations.
• FAS 05: Achieving Standards of Excellence – ENEC
Course on creating the conditions for teams to achieve operational and organizational excellence.
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Reactor Operator
Enec Operation
11 2013 - Current
Internship
GlobalFoundries, Singapore – Chip Manufacturing Facility
2012 - 2012
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engneering
Higher Colleges of Technology
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