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Yaman Rabata

Yaman Rabata

Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Experienced electrical engineer with a solid track record in project management and technical leadership. Proven ability to optimise team efficiency and manage project budgets effectively. Proficient in various engineering software and known for ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Aiming to leverage technical expertise to lead innovative projects in dynamic environments

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
6027
6027
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Pumping Station Electrical Engineer

TAQA Transmission
Abu Dhabi, UAE
10.2021 - 08.2025
  • Managed maintenance of electrical assets ranging from 400V to 33kV, including switchgear panels and motors.
  • Collaborated with commissioning, mechanical, and instrumentation engineers for safe testing and commissioning of plant equipment.
  • Ensured safety compliance for all maintenance personnel and contractors under supervision around Transco assets.
  • Led electrical crews, overseeing daily activities to foster morale and professional conduct.
  • Accountable for upskilling maintenance resources within regional team to enhance capabilities.
  • Delivered annual preventative and corrective maintenance plans for electrical assets in line with TRANSCO's PAS55 framework.
  • Utilised maintenance personnel efficiently while preparing, issuing, and cancelling safety documents as Authorized Person.
  • Managed operational budget with strict financial discipline.
  • Assisted in design and development of electrical systems, resulting in optimised performance.
  • Managed workforce training programmes, enhanced team competency levels.
  • Enhanced system reliability by conducting routine electrical inspections.
  • Led engineering team through various project phases, ensured timely completion.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver shared objectives.
  • Completed root cause analyses after critical incidents, prevented recurrence.
  • Participated in project planning meetings with key stakeholders for successful project delivery.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.
  • Recommended improvements in electrical design processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Advised on cost-saving initiatives during procurement process, reduced unnecessary expenditure.

Pumping Station Electrical Engineer

TRANSCO
Abu Dhabi, UAE
07.2014 - 09.2021
  • Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on primary electrical equipment for safe water transmission.
  • Maintained electrical assets ranging from 400V to 33kV, including switchgears and motors.
  • Conducted inspections of electrical protection systems and variable frequency drives.
  • Assisted with testing and commissioning of primary plant equipment alongside engineering teams.
  • Oversaw operations of UPS, DC chargers, battery banks, and cathodic protection systems.
  • Ensured reliability and efficiency in electrical network operations across multiple voltage levels.

Instrumentation and Control Engineer (I&C)

TRANSCO
03.2009 - 06.2014
  • Maintained all Instrumentation and Control assets at pumping stations for uninterrupted water supply.
  • Supervised maintenance teams in executing routine, corrective, and annual maintenance per manufacturer specifications.
  • Assisted Commissioning, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineers during safe testing and commissioning of primary plant equipment.
  • Implemented TRANSCO safety rules across all controlled sites to ensure compliance.
  • Coordinated with heads, operators, schedulers, and LDC to address maintenance needs effectively.
  • Analysed operational staff defect reports and rectified identified faults promptly.
  • Prepared material requests and processed purchase orders for maintenance activities.
  • Acted as Authorized Person for equipment maintenance, preparing and issuing safety documents accordingly.

Summer Trainee

Schlumberger
08.2007 - 08.2007
  • Company Overview: Oil services Company
  • Successfully passed beginner field engineer's test.
  • Oil services Company

Education

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Australian University of Wollongong Dubai
Dubai/UAE

Bachelor's - Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management

American University of Sharjah
Sharjah/UAE

High school Diploma - General High School

Scientific Islamic Institute
Ajman/UAE

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving
  • Deadline management
  • Discipline and fast learning
  • Efficiency optimization in teams
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Familiarity with latest Windows editions
  • Visual C, MATLAB, PSPICE, MAXMIO, and AutoCAD expertise
  • Leadership in technical projects
  • Employee management
  • Project budgeting
  • Project Management
  • Efficiency optimisation
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Leadership in technical projects
  • Project budgeting

Certification

  • Certified CQI and IRQA Lead Auditor for the Occupational Health and Safety
    Management System ISO 45001:2018.
  • TRANSCO HSE Safety Authorized person certificate.
  • Basic first aid course certificate.
  • Firefighting course certificate.
  • Completed many training courses and acquired many attendance certificates during
    my career in TRANSCO.
  • Certified PMP in 2025.

Hobbies

  • Team sports such as football, and single sports such as Tennis and swimming
  • Reading and learning online
  • Meeting new people and travelling

Languages

Fluent in written and spoken English & Arabic
Basic knowledge of Russian and French

Timeline

Senior Pumping Station Electrical Engineer

TAQA Transmission
10.2021 - 08.2025

Pumping Station Electrical Engineer

TRANSCO
07.2014 - 09.2021

Instrumentation and Control Engineer (I&C)

TRANSCO
03.2009 - 06.2014

Summer Trainee

Schlumberger
08.2007 - 08.2007

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Australian University of Wollongong Dubai

Bachelor's - Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management

American University of Sharjah

High school Diploma - General High School

Scientific Islamic Institute

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