

Civil engineer with 11 years of experience at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), focusing on maintenance, refurbishment, and asset management of 33kV and 11kV substations. Expertise in leading maintenance projects, conducting structural assessments, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proficient in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing contractors, and overseeing NOC processes to deliver effective civil engineering solutions for critical utility infrastructure. Committed to operational reliability, safety, and adherence to industry standards.
• Extensive project management experience overseeing the full lifecycle of 33kV and 11kV substation maintenance projects, with a strong emphasis on equipment reliability, asset integrity, and operational safety.
• Conduct structural stability assessments of building substations, pocket substations, and private substations, providing recommendations for corrective and preventive maintenance activities.
• Review and process Civil Notices of Defect (NODs), ensuring timely resolution and compliance with maintenance standards.
• Develop and implement flood mitigation measures to protect substations from water ingress and related risks.
• Plan and allocate supervisory personnel and foremen for maintenance and civil works activities.
• Lead and supervise critical maintenance cases, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and operational requirements.
• Prepare and issue civil asset performance reports to support asset management and maintenance planning.
• Conduct civil snag inspections during substation takeover and commissioning processes.
• Manage and maintain custody of substation keys and padlocks, ensuring secure access control.
• Oversee a wide range of substation civil maintenance works, including plinth level raising/lowering, waterproofing, plaster repair, crack rectification, reinforcement strengthening, and installation of mechanical sealants in cable trench openings.
• Manage civil modification works associated with equipment uprating and substation enhancement projects.
• Provide civil engineering support to emergency maintenance and operations teams for urgent equipment-related requirements.
• Review and assess NOC requests for construction activities in proximity to substations, ensuring protection of electrical infrastructure.
• Resolve access-related challenges affecting substation maintenance and operational activities.
• Develop project scopes, identify qualified contractors and vendors, and manage procurement activities for substation renovation and refurbishment projects.
• Coordinate with government entities and external stakeholders to address constraints and facilitate substation-related activities.
• Deliver civil engineering support for strategic projects, including Unreliable RMU Replacement and Distribution Automation (DA) initiatives.
Qatar power transmission system expansion-Phase 10 substations, At Doha Qatar
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• Consistently achieved top performance ratings in annual appraisals.
• Successfully led the implementation of the Smart Lock Project, enhancing substation security and access control management.
• Developed and executed effective engineering solutions to mitigate flooding risks and improve the resilience of affected substations.
• Played a key role in the EXPO 2020 infrastructure program, contributing from the substation design phase through to successful operation and support during the event.
• Awarded a Medal of Recognition by the Government of Dubai and Dubai police for outstanding dedication, commitment, and contributions to the success of EXPO 2020.
• Successfully completed the NEBOSH certification, strengthening expertise in occupational health, safety, and risk management.