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MOHAMED ABUL FAIZ

Dubai
MOHAMED ABUL FAIZ

Summary

As an experienced Asset Management Engineer at DEWA with over 12 years of expertise, I have successfully managed and optimized critical network infrastructure, implementing strategies that drive operational efficiency and ensure long-term sustainability. I am now seeking a Senior Professional or Managerial position where I can leverage my technical expertise and leadership skills to lead teams, optimize operations, and contribute to organizational growth. I have led multiple initiatives to improve process efficiency and product quality, showcasing my strong problem-solving abilities and my capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. A knowledgeable Asset Management Professional, I possess deep technical expertise in engineering principles, project management, and operation and maintenance (O&M) of electrical networks, as well as the commissioning of critical assets throughout the network.


Overview

13
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority

Asset Management Engineer - Commissioning
09.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Responsible for the management of under warranty 11kV assets including various major manufacturers of DEWA network.
  • Providing technical support and quality inspection for Installation and commissioning phases and conducted rigorous quality control checks, ensuring all engineering projects met authority's quality standards.
  • Attending overseas Factory testing as well site level inspections to ensure quality standards are met and specification requirements are properly complied.
  • Conducting interviews and providing approvals for Manufacturer, Contractor and Consultant engineers to work in DEWA network
  • Worked closely with various major issues related to network reliability and implementation of advanced solutions for the issues identified.
  • Responsible for various major modifications in the Assets which directly impacted the Asset performance due to repeated disruptions and implemented suitable modifications that had a quantifiable cost savings in the assets.
  • Responsible for providing feedback for proposals related to major equipment modification and
  • Standardized the methodologies for various practices which required cross-department collaboration and consumed stakeholders' time
  • Coordinated effectively with multiple divisions and departments to improve operational workflows
  • Responsible for the preparation of periodical reports to management for progress and achievements
  • Responsible for Effective quality inspection of entire 11kV Assets during divisional asset transfer upon substation commissioning
  • Estimated costs, scheduling requirements and labor needs to attend the defects in house with own manpower on need basis
  • Monitored KPIs and implemented swift change management to address potential delays
  • Responded quickly to emergency outages, providing rapid repairs to limit operational disruption
  • Overseeing field projects implementing engineering designs and maintained strict compliance with specifications by periodical quality inspections
  • Expertise in drawings and technical documents, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with specification requirements.
  • Providing feedback fro preventive and predictive maintenance plans and overseeing the test values for any discrepancies identified.
  • Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results. and responsible for entire final documentation approval for 11kV assets.
  • Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
  • Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
  • Enhanced product performance by conducting thorough failure analysis and recommending improvements.

ETA Power Projects Division

Project Engineer – Substation Projects
07.2012 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Responsible for overseeing entire Project activities including Installation and Commissioning of all major equipment in 132kV GIS, 33kV GIS, and 11kV switchgear
  • Deep knowledge in installation and working with MV, LV, and HV systems, including 50MVA power transformer, 25MVA HVDT, 33kV and 11kV Capacitor banks, 132kV and 11kV Power cables, Earthing systems, 110V and 48V DC systems, LVAC system, HVAC system, etc and overseeing safety and operational efficiency
  • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
  • Did various projects and worked closely with various authorities in most of the emirates in UAE and expertise in their policy and procedures
  • Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction by effectively communicating project updates and milestones.
  • Got awarded best employee for consecutive years for successful project cooridnation.
  • Optimized resource allocation by thorough planning and analysis, maximizing project profitability.
  • Gathered project data throughout the project phases and responsible for preparation of any additional EOT documents for client approval.
  • Being the first point of contact for client authorities, prepared timely project progress reports for stakeholder reviews and meetings
  • Leading the project, shadowed the project manager and been a part of prime projects of the company to complete the projects with critical milestones
  • Supervised, trained and mentored juniors to guarantee reliable execution of substations construction

Education

Buckinghamshire New University
United Kingdom

MBA from Project Management
05-2025

University Overview

Dissertation: Leveraging opportunities of Fourth Industrial Revolution tools in Project Management of UAE Energy Sector

Anna University
India

Bachelors in Engineering from Electrical And Electronics Engineering
04-2012

University Overview

  • Joint Secretary of Indian Society for Technical Education (MISTE)

Quaifi
United Kingdom

Level 7 Diploma from In Strategy And Leadership
04-2024

Skills

  • Strategic Project Management
  • Asset management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Technical Assessment
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Technical reporting
  • Project Documentation Management
  • Troubleshooting Proficiency

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified professional
  • Underwent training in PMI-PMP, PRINCE2, and PMI-RMP.
  • Attended Various Technical training for Maintenance and Troubleshooting of major equipment
  • MS Projects
  • Advance MS Excel
  • Power Bi
  • Basic knowledge in Primavera P6

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Asset Management Engineer - Commissioning

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
09.2017 - Current

Project Engineer – Substation Projects

ETA Power Projects Division
07.2012 - 08.2017

Buckinghamshire New University

MBA from Project Management

Anna University

Bachelors in Engineering from Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Quaifi

Level 7 Diploma from In Strategy And Leadership
MOHAMED ABUL FAIZ