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Fadi S. Al-Balawi

Jeddah

Summary

An Industrial Engineer with over 15 years of experience supporting project execution and coordination in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. Proven ability to assist in planning, scheduling, risk management, and QA/QC implementation. Played key roles in major projects like the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project, contributing to successful delivery of key packages and supporting cross-functional teams through various project phases, including procurement, construction, and commissioning.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Project Manager – Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) & PV Packages

ACWA Power/Air Products – NEOM Green Hydrogen Project
04.2024 - Current
  • Directed execution of a utility-scale BESS project, including:
  • Erection and testing of 268 batteries (400/400 MWh), two 380kV transformers, and associated
  • Backyard equipment Such as DTCB, CT, surge arrestors ...etc .
  • Erection and testing of 67 Power Conversion Systems (PCS), 52 MV switchgears, and 18 control & protection panels.
  • Coordinated between Different stakeholders to expedite Civil & Electrical clean access
  • Mechanical Completion enabling smooth equipment delivery, and accelerating site readiness.
  • Achieved the first Site readiness declaration across the portfolio, setting a benchmark for other project packages.
  • Supporting commissioning team to finalize energization prerequisites such as Closure of Punch Points, issuing Mechanical Completion Certificate and Monitoring the process of Handing over Documentation, ensuring seamless transition from construction to operations.
  • PV 2,970 MWp- 33/380KV (2022 – Current)

Project Coordinator PV/BESS

ACWA Power/Air Products – NEOM Green Hydrogen Project
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Reviewed and analyzed L3 & L4 schedules against baseline (weekly/monthly), monitoring float, critical path, and ensuring planning compliance.
  • Managed delivery of Temporary Site Facilities (TSF) in an acting Construction Manager role, with a capacity of around 3,000 labor and engineers, ensuring on-time completion and enabling early site mobilization.
  • Supported QA/QC implementation and procurement activities (procurement register, material status, supplier tracking) to prevent delays.
  • Contributed to Following with design reviewers in alignment with engineering workflows.
  • Conducted weekly site visits to oversee construction progress, assess HSSE performance, and promote a strong safety-first culture.
  • Regularly updated and reviewed the risk register, supporting effective mitigation strategies.
  • Providing oversight for PV package execution, ensuring schedule alignment and integration with other Portfolios.

Head of Consultancy Contracts Team

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)
01.2015 - 01.2022
  • Planning and coordinating with SEC staff the required manpower for the Department.
  • Coordination between internal & external stake holders for hiring Consultant according to project’s requirement & Manpower Loading Chart.
  • Implanted a new CV screening technique prior to Interviews for a higher employee accuracy.
  • Coordination between Project Department, Contracting, transportation and Industrial security to finalize the new candidate formalities.
  • Coordination and cooperating with Departments related to project progress to study or create reports aiming to achieve the desired KPI such as:
  • 1- Project schedule
  • 2- Key project Milestone
  • 3- Risk assessment chart.
  • 4- Project Progress / Financial allocation
  • 5- Health safety & quality Reports
  • 6- Manpower Mobilization report
  • 7- Generating SAP Reports for internal stakeholder / Central Head Quarters
  • Improving the hiring process to avoid duplication and low-quality engineers.
  • Continues Modification to the process of manpower process following (KAIZN) technique.
  • Supporting and coordinating the company workforce requirement with ongoing NEOM Project by planning their most efficient location.

Demand Planner

Panda Retail Company (Savola Group)
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Forecasting on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.
  • Calculating Inventory Area utilization, Create an organized sequence for orders.

Replenishment Planner

Panda Retail Company (Savola Group)
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Assuring availability of stock on store level and DC level by Calculating the Demand and lead time for an accurate ordering
  • Calculating the order quantity to fall in the range of the Demand. Avoiding Over stock item and shortage of any items

Skills

  • Microsoft office
  • C sharp (Mathematical language)
  • Arena (Simulation systems)
  • Oracle (Database)
  • LINGO (Operation research)
  • Matlab (Mathematical language)
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Emergency first responder & Office Safety officer, (CPR) in 2018
  • Safety in workplace
  • Work flow planning
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Budgeting and forecasting

Accomplishments

  • Identified and capitalized on project savings opportunities, enabling the award of a SAR 210M transmission contract that addressed a key departmental challenge.
  • Creating an interview Question Bank with more than 600 question related to Different Major in engineering to aid SEC staff conducting high accuracy interviews.
  • Fire Fighting Basics. (Training)
  • 30 Hrs. PMP Course.
  • A+ in senior project in bachelor's and master's Degree which was about Overall productivity enhancement.

Languages

Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Acting Project Manager – Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) & PV Packages

ACWA Power/Air Products – NEOM Green Hydrogen Project
04.2024 - Current

Project Coordinator PV/BESS

ACWA Power/Air Products – NEOM Green Hydrogen Project
01.2022 - 01.2023

Head of Consultancy Contracts Team

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)
01.2015 - 01.2022

Demand Planner

Panda Retail Company (Savola Group)
01.2014 - 01.2015

Replenishment Planner

Panda Retail Company (Savola Group)
01.2014 - 01.2015

PERSONAL PROFILE

  • Nationality: Saudi
  • Day of Birth: July/7/1988
  • Statues: Single

EDUCATION

  • University: -KAU, bachelor and Master degree in industrial engineering 2024. (GPA = 4.59)
  • High school: -Saudi Arabia, Jeddah, Prince Sultan High School
  • English Course: -NES English school in Jordan, Ma’adba

Internship Experience

  • Synergy (2013-2014)
  • Working as a business analyst, I developed a customizable Policy, Processes & Procedures Template, built process maps for sales and website development, and introduced a new service application system. I also conducted SWOT analyses and market studies on key supplier sectors in Saudi Arabia
  • Vizyon | Creative Media - Production assistant manager (2012-2013)
  • Working closely with the production manager and executive producer in order to facilitate and provide all the production needed materials. To film Phosphine and other projects such as WaMahayya II Show.
  • Doyle Dane Bernbach–DDB (2010- 2012)
  • Started as a Promoter, adapting work processes to project needs; then promoted to Supervisor, where I explored alternative methods to meet objectives; and finally advanced to Project Manager, identifying market opportunities and delivering reports on distribution, client feedback, and manpower performance.

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