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Ahmed Siraj Ahmed Elmogdam

Ajman,UAE

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive technical abilities in power plant operations and a strong team-working ethic. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and managerial skills, with a proven track record in strategic planning, task management, and problem-solving. Highly adaptable and proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, AutoCAD, and PLC (Siemens). Committed to risk assessment, accident prevention, adherence to regulations, and conducting accident analysis meetings. Career goal includes leveraging expertise to enhance operational efficiency and safety within the energy sector.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

MEP Senior Mechanical Engineer

ARTECH ENGINEERING CONSULTANT L.L.C
Dubai, UAE
02.2021 - 12.2024
  • Familiar with routing and sizing of different piping & ducting
  • Conducted corrective and preventive maintenance, inspection, and testing on fire protection equipment and alarm systems as per NFPA & UAE FIRE CODE
  • Provided technical support to project teams
  • Extensive knowledge in sprinkler, FM200, CO2, foam, and deluge systems, calculations, and design as per NFPA codes
  • Skilled in heat load calculations & thermal load analysis
  • Familiar with procurement, specifications, submittals, etc
  • Prepared building fire hazard analytical reports in compliance with fire protection programs, and regularly evaluated fire facilities
  • Handled material take-offs & preparation
  • Prepared various calculations using Carrier HAP, MS-Excel, etc
  • Designing and implementing specialized mechanical systems, including HVAC systems, firefighting systems, and plumbing systems, as part of MEP projects
  • Preparing and reviewing engineering drawings to ensure compliance with local and international MEP standards
  • Supervising field teams and monitoring progress to ensure adherence to timelines and quality standards
  • Coordinating with other departments to ensure the seamless integration of MEP systems with other project components
  • Managing contracts and suppliers to ensure project delivery within the allocated budget
  • Preparing technical reports and resolving technical issues during project execution

Planning & Efficiency Department Manager

Khartoum North Power Station - KNPS
Khartoum
12.2019 - 01.2021
  • Overseeing planning and efficiency units, ensuring timely maintenance, coordination of resources, and enhancing equipment reliability
  • Takes on a significant responsibility for the strategic planning, thorough scheduling, and efficient supervision of unscheduled outages as well as yearly maintenance tasks
  • Enhancing labor productivity and workmanship quality while upholding the intended dependability of equipment
  • In facilitating communication between the Maintenance Department and Operation Department is pivotal to ensure seamless coordination of labor, parts and materials procurement, and equipment accessibility
  • Plan for both scheduled maintenance tasks as well as unforeseen outages that may occur at any time
  • Schedule each task to minimize disruptions to operations while ensuring that all necessary repairs are completed promptly and efficiently
  • Prioritize effective communication between all departments involved in these processes
  • This includes regular updates on progress made during ongoing projects, timely alerts about potential issues or delays that may arise during maintenance activities
  • Monitoring the performance of all plant equipment
  • We achieve this by meticulously analyzing data from various systems and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency while simultaneously reducing energy consumption
  • Optimize processes in order to achieve maximum efficiency throughout the plant's operations, thereby ensuring that resources are utilized in a sustainable manner
  • Monitoring plant efficiency through fuel consumption rate, water consumption rate, and chemical consumption rate against power generation is a critical aspect of energy management
  • Monitoring environmental impact is crucial to ensure compliance with governmental regulations regarding air quality, flue gas temperature, and wastewater

Operation Manager

KNPS
Khartoum
07.2017 - 12.2019
  • Organizes and directs the Operations Department while ensuring that the PEWC Safety Rules are strictly enforced
  • Organizes the authorization of engineers for the issuance of Work Permits and the execution of switching operations
  • Initiates the recruitment of operations staff, ensures the availability of adequate training programs, and provides for the training of both new and experienced staff
  • Additionally, directs the operations staff in the application of approved operating procedures
  • Negotiated and coordinated plant outages with Load Dispatch Control and Maintenance Departments
  • Conducting investigations aimed at identifying plant malfunctions and faults
  • Develop a schedule for the routine testing of safety and protective devices, and commission new spare parts or devices
  • Crucial to ensure that there are always sufficient supplies of fuel, water, chemicals, and other disposables on hand
  • Develop the station to serve as a comprehensive operating unit for electricity generation, ensuring maximum plant availability and the highest efficiency attainable
  • Create a budget for the department and establish a budgetary control system within the operations department
  • Conduct regular reviews to ensure accurate expenditure and forecasting
  • Monitoring the procedure of the demilitarization plant and ensuring that the rough water and wastewater treatment processes are proceeding well
  • Kept up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations to verify work complied with legislation
  • Worked side by side with the test design staff to promote and boost test coverage
  • Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems
  • Ensuring fire fighting systems and alarms are functioning correctly through regular maintenance
  • Providing essential training for employees on the use and maintenance of fire fighting systems and alarms
  • Analyzing potential risks within fire fighting operations and developing mitigation plans
  • Adhering to fire protection standards and regulations specific to fire fighting systems and alarms
  • Collaborating with relevant authorities to ensure the effectiveness and safety of fire fighting measures

Operation Shift Charge Engineer

KNPS
Khartoum
04.2012 - 07.2017
  • As Charge Engineer is responsible for managing the shift operations of the Power Station and Riverside Works, reporting to the Operations manager
  • This role includes ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the facilities, as well as supervising and maintaining discipline among the operations staff during shifts
  • Additionally, the Charge Engineer oversees the administration of the Permit to Work system for both the power station and riverside works, ensuring the safety of personnel in operational areas
  • Organizes the shift operating personnel and directs their actions towards the safe and efficient production of electricity, ensuring that the shift staffing levels are maintained
  • Assuming responsibility for the safety of personnel in the operational areas of the power station and riverside works, enforcing the PEWC Safety Rules, and as a Senior Authorized Person, overseeing the administration of the Permit to Work system and issuing High Voltage permits
  • Ensures the generation of electricity meets the requirements set by the Load Dispatch Centre Control Engineer
  • Organizes the shift operating personnel and directs their actions for the safe and efficient production of electricity
  • Also prepares and maintains a written record in the form of a logbook
  • Enforcement of the PEWC Safety Rules, as a Senior Authorized Person, involves overseeing the administration of the Permit to Work system and issuing High Voltage permits for work activities
  • Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems

HSE Engineer

Khartoum North Power Station
Khartoum
03.2009 - 04.2012
  • Responsibilities include risk assessment, accident prevention, adherence to regulations, conducting accident analysis meetings, developing policies and procedures, providing training and guidance, monitoring the environment, verifying safety, and fostering effective communication and collaboration
  • HSE Engineers are crucial in ensuring worker safety and sustaining operational viability in power stations
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, laws and guidelines by closely regulating processes

Operation Engineer

KNPS
Khartoum
08.2004 - 03.2009
  • Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant, including monitoring and controlling equipment, troubleshooting, and collaborating with maintenance personnel
  • Simultaneously managed multiple production engineering projects
  • Proactively developed and improved manufacturing and production processes to promote quality and reduce waste and costs
  • Performed regular inspections and testing of products and manufacturing, documented results and devised new methods to ensure robust production processes

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical (Production)

Sudan University of Science & Technology

Master of Business Administration - Finance Section

University of Khartoum

Skills

  • Team-working ethic
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Technical abilities in power plant operations
  • Leadership skills
  • Managerial skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Task management
  • Punctuality
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
  • Experienced with PLC (Siemens)
  • Experienced with AutoCAD
  • Risk assessment
  • Accident prevention
  • Adherence to regulations
  • Conducting accident analysis meetings

Certification

  • International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (NEBOSH)
  • Governance, Risk, And Compliance (GRC) Program - British International Academy (BIA)

Languages

Arabic
English

Custom

Participated in the Phase III expansion of Khartoum North Power Station, which entailed the integration and commissioning of two new 100 MW units. 


Contributed to the Automation testing and commissioning of equipment for Phase II of the Khartoum North Power Station.

Timeline

MEP Senior Mechanical Engineer

ARTECH ENGINEERING CONSULTANT L.L.C
02.2021 - 12.2024

Planning & Efficiency Department Manager

Khartoum North Power Station - KNPS
12.2019 - 01.2021

Operation Manager

KNPS
07.2017 - 12.2019

Operation Shift Charge Engineer

KNPS
04.2012 - 07.2017

HSE Engineer

Khartoum North Power Station
03.2009 - 04.2012

Operation Engineer

KNPS
08.2004 - 03.2009

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical (Production)

Sudan University of Science & Technology

Master of Business Administration - Finance Section

University of Khartoum

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