MOHAMED ABUL FAIZ
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Results-driven Project & Technology Management Expert with 13+ years of experience in the Power, Energy, and Utilities sector, specializing in the strategic lifecycle management of renewable and electrical assets. Adept in leading cross-functional teams, optimizing asset performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and integrating cutting-edge technology aligned with national sustainable energy goals. Recently completed an MBA (with Distinction), focusing on the digital transformation and sustainable development of utility operations across the GCC. Proven success in sustainable asset management, stakeholder collaboration, business planning, cost-effective solutions, and technical integration within Qatar and UAE-based energy environments. Strong command of DEWA operational standards, substations, and Dubai, UAE performance-based KPIs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4038
4038
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work history
Principal Engineer - Asset Management
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
Dubai, UAE
09.2017 - 07.2025
- Responsible for management of Distribution assets related to 132kV, 33kV & 11kV assets of DEWA network including various major manufacturers and contractors of DEWA network.
- Experienced in latest trends such as Digital Substations, Partial discharges identification in Assets, various modification projects, and emerging trends in renewable energy systems
- Supported integration and monitoring of renewable distribution systems within DEWA's existing asset infrastructure, ensuring energy regulation compliance.
- Risk Mitigation: Conducted root-cause analysis for equipment failures, implementing preventive measures that saved AED 4 million+ in major assets which majorly affected network reliability.
- Applied root cause analysis and digital tools to enhance uptime and reduce asset failure rates by 20%.
- Process Optimization: Standardized maintenance methodologies, reducing continuous improvement of cross-departmental workflow delays by 30%.
- Conducting technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results and responsible for entire final documentation approval for 11kV assets.
- Developing cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
- 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.
- Interfacing with stakeholders to ensure a reliable flow of information and relationship building for project success.
- Estimating costs, scheduling requirements and labor needs to attend the defects in house with own manpower on need basis.
Site Manager - Substation Projects
ETA Power Projects Division
UAE
07.2012 - 08.2017
- Project Execution: Led installation and commissioning of 132kV/11kV 33/11kVkV substations for all major clients in UAE, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets. Managed cross-functional teams to deliver AED85M+ substation projects, ensuring compliance with IEC standards and improving financial performance as a result of efficient management of change.
- Client & Vendor Coordination: Acted as primary point of contact for clients (e.g., DEWA, FEWA), enhancing stakeholder satisfaction and performance monitoring through effective people management. •.
- Quality Assurance: Oversaw site inspections, ensuring compliance with UAE energy sector regulations and specifications.
- Cost Control: Optimized resource allocation, increasing project profitability.
- Responsible for overseeing entire Project activities of 132kV and 33kV Substations including Installation and Commissioning of 132kV GIS, 33kV GIS, and 11kV switchgear.
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver AED 88M+ substation projects as the Principal project engineer, ensuring compliance with IEC standards and improving operational workflows by 25%.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Got awarded best employee for consecutive years for successful project coordination.
- Gathered project data throughout the project phases and responsible for preparation of any additional Time extension (EOT) documents for client approval.
- Leading the project, shadowed the project manager and been a part of all the 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
MBA - Project Management
Buckinghamshire New University
UKBachelors - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Anna University
Level 7 Diploma - In Strategy And Leadership
Qualifi UK
Diploma - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Directorate of Technical Education
Skills
- ✅ Renewable Asset Management
✅ Stakeholder Engagement & Vendor Coordination
✅ GCC Energy Market Knowledge
✅ Technical Documentation & Root Cause Analysis
✅ Risk & Issue Mitigation
✅ Budgeting, Cost Control & Financial Planning
✅ Regulatory Compliance (DEWA, FEWA, GCC)
✅ KPI Monitoring & Performance Optimization
✅ Project Leadership & Talent Development
✅ Engineering Design Reviews & Testing
✅ Primavera P6 MS Project MS Office Suite
Certification
- Certified PMI-PMP (Project Management Professional)
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified professional
- Technical Training: PRINCE2 and PMI-RMP
- MS Projects
- Work level proficiency in Primavera P6
Languages
English
Tamil
Hindi
Malayalam
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Henry Ford
Timeline
Principal Engineer - Asset Management
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
09.2017 - 07.2025
Site Manager - Substation Projects
ETA Power Projects Division
07.2012 - 08.2017
Level 7 Diploma - In Strategy And Leadership
Qualifi UK
Diploma - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Directorate of Technical Education
MBA - Project Management
Buckinghamshire New University
Bachelors - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Anna University
References
References available upon request.
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