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Ihab Abu-Sabha

Ihab Abu-Sabha

Automation & Control Senior Engineer
Dubai

Summary

Well-qualified Systems Manager skilled at troubleshooting and resolving system problems, proficient in technical support, system management and documentation. Solid understanding of both hardware and software components. Excellent relationship-building and planning abilities gained during sixteen+ years of related experience.



Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
12
12
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

System Manager

SILVERTECH ME
JEBEL ALI
10.2017 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw engineering activities that relate to design, build and testing of new control systems. Performed as a Safety Authority for SIL rated F&G systems and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) ensuring proper application of Functional Safety Methods and procedures in accordance with IEC 61508 Functional Safety Standard
  • Attended and participated in all technical meetings and workshops with clients. Participated in HSE workshops and monthly management progress meetings
  • Wrote and updated technical documentation covering system components and design.
  • Provided remote troubleshooting and support for commissioning engineers at sites.
  • Worked with our Quality department to update all engineering quality documentation on troubleshooting systems, detailing best practices and inherent goals.

Project Manager

SILVERTECH ME
JEBEL ALI
10.2013 - 10.2017
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.

Deputy Project Manager

SILVERTECH ME
JEBEL ALI
12.2012 - 10.2013
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address technical and supply problems.
  • Assisted Project Manager in maintaining tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
  • Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Supervised all testing prior to Factory Acceptance test (FAT).

Senior Project Engineer

SILVERTECH ME
JEBEL ALI
05.2011 - 12.2012
  • Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
  • Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
  • Developed accurate technical drawings and specification documents to direct successful engineering projects.
  • Programmed Programmable Logic Controllers in accordance with approved Cause & Effect Charts and Operational Philosophy documents.
  • Established communication links with third party systems and data transfer.
  • Developed HMI interface with graphics, objects and alarm reporting as per approved Software Design Specification document and approved HMI Graphics document.
  • Lead engineers in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
  • Lead commissioning team at site after delivery of Control Systems to clients.

Project Engineer

SILVERTECH ME
JEBEL ALI
07.2005 - 05.2011
  • Assisted in programming of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
  • Assisted in development of User Defined function blocks for PLCs library.
  • Assisted in HMI graphics development and interface with PLCs.
  • Commissioning engineer at sites.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Illinois At Chicago
Illinois, USA
09.1997 - 2002.05

Skills

    Proficient in GE IP PLC programming and configurations; specifically GE IP Legacy series 90-70, series 90-30, Rx7i and PAC8000 SafetyNet Controllers

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Accomplishments

  • ADNOC OFFSHORE E0393 – Halon Replacement Project at ZCSC, USSC, ZWSC and Hyleh Barge. An EPC project that covers the demolition of existing Halon skids and replacing them with new NOVEC and High Sensitivity Smoke Detection systems. All F&G logic and HMI modifications are within the scope of supply
  • ADNOC OFFSHORE E1331 - UNIFICATION OF F&G ALARMS IN OFFSHORE AT LZ & US Area: LZ & US. Update the F&G logic for standardized F&G tones at all associated sites
  • ADNOC OFFSHORE P7472ICSS Upgrade Project for Umm Al-Dalkh [UAD]. The scope involved demolishing the obsolete Siemens Servers and installing a full Cyber security compatible Layer 3.0 & layer 3.5 SCADA system. The work is a Cold Changeover with all related electrical modifications at UPS panels and distribution boards
  • ADNOC OFFSHORE MINOR WORKS FOR F&G COVERAGE AT DAS ISLAND. The scope involved the installation and commissioning of new Wireless Honeywell H2S Gas detectors and associated wireless Touchpoint controllers. The new systems were also integrated with existing F&G systems
  • ADNOC OFFSHORE EPC WORK FOR BU HASEER FULL FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. The scope is addition of new redundant Genius Bus 07 for Zakum Plant F&G and the migration of Controller from an Rx7i to an Rx3i. The application is Fire & Gas
  • Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) TRAIN 3 OF WARA PRESSURE MAINTENANCE PROJECT – expansion of GE IP Rx3i PLCs and Rockwell Trusted F&G System (SIL3)
  • ADNOC OFFSHORE NASR FULL FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT EPC Works for Package-2. New Power Distribution Platform. The scope is to integrate its Fire & Gas systems (Yokogawa) with existing GE IP F&G servers and hardwired consoles
  • ADMA-OPCO (ADNOC OFFSHORE) EF026 Project, F&G Upgrade at USSC, ZWSC & Al-Hyleh Barge. The obsolete series 6+ PLCs were replaced by modern (SIL2) ControlLogix F&G PLCs. The field F&G devices were also replaced with modern state of the art F&G detectors. All field cabling was done by Silvertech ME
  • ZADCO UZ750K Project, Supply of AADvance (SIL2) SIS and F&G systems to South, North and Central artificial Islands. This is EPC-1 for the Initial production phase
  • TotalEnergies Laggan-Tormore Project, Supply of SIL3 TRUSTED® PSS/ESD/F&G systems to Shetland Gas Processing plant. The Shetland Gas Plant is a natural-gas processing plant on the Shetland Islands. The site is the collection point for the Laggan-Tormore project, involving two large gas fields. The Laggan gas field was discovered in 1986. The Tormore gas field was discovered in 2007. The Laggan and Tormore gas fields are around 125 km northwest of the Shetland Islands, in sea depths of 600 meters. Production from the site began on 8 February 2016. The production from the Laggan-Tormore project is expected to be around 93,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day
  • SAMAPCO TKF Project, Supply of GE IP PAC8000 (SIL2) SafetyNet Controllers for ESD expansion at SAMAPCO TKF and Berth-37 at SABTANK
  • SABTANK Ethylene-amines Project - ESD System for EDC Tank Farm at KFIP. The systems were GE IP 90-70 and Genius I/O Blocks [Legacy Genius Protocol]
  • SAUDI KAYAN Project, new ESD and F&G Systems for PCIMS Expansion Upgrade, Port Area. The systems are GE IP 90-70, SIL2 GMR and Cimplicity HMI
  • ADMA-OPCO (ADNOC OFFSHORE) Project, Series 90-70 PLCs. The GE Fanuc 90-70 is a mainstay of the F&G systems at ADMA-OPCO offshore. The F&G HMI is Cimplicity, and the remote I/O nodes are Genius I/O blocks
  • Saudi ARAMCO Project, MODICON Quantum PLC by Schneider Electric for JOUAIMA Tank Farm
  • SABTANK ESD expansion Projects, The SABTANK ESD is a 90-70 Safety Controller. All new Tank Farms and new berths at SABTANK are integrated into the 90-70 ESD PLC
  • ADCO Huwaila Project, A series 90-30 and series 90-70 GE Fanuc PLCs for ESD and F&G applications at the Huwaila field
  • Dubai Aluminum [Emirates Global Aluminum] Project, VersaMax GE Fanuc PLCs & HMI for new boilers

Certification

Functional Safety, Understanding & Applying IEC – 61508

Timeline

System Manager

SILVERTECH ME
10.2017 - 01.2022

Project Manager

SILVERTECH ME
10.2013 - 10.2017

Deputy Project Manager

SILVERTECH ME
12.2012 - 10.2013

Senior Project Engineer

SILVERTECH ME
05.2011 - 12.2012

Project Engineer

SILVERTECH ME
07.2005 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Illinois At Chicago
09.1997 - 2002.05
Ihab Abu-SabhaAutomation & Control Senior Engineer