MAHER ABU GHAZALEH
Nahda2, Dubai, UAE
PO Box: 234665
Tel. No.
Email id
Personal Website
: +971 50 5133907
: [email protected]
: www.engmaher.com
CAREER GOAL
Seeking a Management Position with a Multinational organisation where my experience and skills be utilized effectively
for increasing the profit of the new company.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
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An Automation Engineer with 17 years of experience on automation and control systems in industrial sectors such as Oil and
Gas (onshore & offshore), Petrochemicals and Utilities; (Waste Water Treatment Plant, Boiler Control System and Burner
Management System).
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Successful record of achievements as general manager for four years, enhance company’s overall profitability and improving
the engineering services quality.
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Wide experience in large-scale projects execution and management from initial concept and preliminary design, to final
design and documentation.
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Excellent commercial and negotiation skills with clients, suppliers and agents which lead to increase the profit of the company.
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Leadership and human skills with proven abilities in planning and managing resources.
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Received an Automation Explorer Recognition in 2008 from GE-Fanuc for innovation in Automation Applications.
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Advance know how of various Process Control and Safety Systems (DCS, ESD and F&G), Integrated Process Control System
(IPCS), PLC systems, SCADA Systems, RTU’s, F&G Detectors and Field instrumentation.
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Adept in PLC programming for Process Systems and Safety Instrumented Systems. Well familiar with safety SIL requirement
as per IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 standards.
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Knowledgeable about all the technical aspects related to the projects I work on.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Systems Industrial Automation FZE, Dubai, UAE
General Manger, (April’2010 – May’2014)
Sharing in the startup of System Industrial Automation. Took over day-to-day management including staffing, training, procurement,
cost control, facilities, agents interface, marketing and engineering design.
Responsibilities:
 Responsible for the general side (Operational, Technical, Legal and financial) of the engineering and manufacturing activities.
 Supervision of senior managers, agents and client interface.
 Act as direct representative capable of making decisions on behalf of the company.
 Overseeing the sales and application activities including project costing, technical & commercial proposals and contract
negotiations.
 Supervising and supporting the engineering, procurement and production departments to enhance company’s overall
profitability and improving the engineering services quality.
 Ensuring that all departments operations are in line with Company QHSE policies and procedures.
Key achievements:
 Achieved break-even within six months.
 Increased the sales turnover from $7 million (in 2010) to $28 million (in 2014).
 Staffed and trained 10 engineers and 2 managers in engineering design, PLC coding and technical & commercial proposals.
 Achieve a good discount on the procured main materials with OEM system suppliers.
Silvertech Middle East FZCO, Dubai, UAE, (July’200 3 - March’2010)
Began as a senior project engineer; promoted into project manager after three years. Developed many PLC programs, fixed
several of problems, leaded professional engineering team and successfully handover multi-million USD projects.
Project Manager, (4 years)
Responsibilities:
 Overall project commercial, contractual, planning, customer and technical responsibility.
 Provide necessary project management along with proper quality control measures for ensuring the entire project finish on time
and due budget.
 Interacting with the client / Consultant for system study, requirements gathering, analysis and scoping.
 Monitoring the project activities, timely risk assessment and taking a corrective action in a timely manner.
 Assigning the necessary engineers and support staff to fulfil the contract within the agreed terms of contract.
 Responsible for providing training, counseling, motivation, evaluation, qualifications and related functions to employees.
 Responsible for subcontract negotiations and purchase orders as well as usual contracts with clients.
 Produced monthly / weekly progress report to the clients.
Key achievements:
 Achieved a good profit in several executed projects.
 Offer various technical applications as well as cost-benefit investigations.
 Provided proper features for thorough evaluation of different engineering designation.
Sr. Project Engineer, (3 years)
Responsibilities:
 Leading the team in various phases of the project.
 Supervise and monitoring project team members and provide necessary training for the further betterment.
 Responsible for project engineering; conducting site survey, client / consultant technical meetings and produce technical prints
such as (FDS, SDS, Panel Drawings, O&MM, FAT & SAT Procedures etc.).
 Accountable for control system design and development including hardware & software configuration for the control and safety
related systems.
 Testing and smooth implementation of the control system application by reviewing the code, debugging and troubleshooting
the application during software development and commissioning stage.
 Supervising the production and panel assembly.
 Sales technical support by providing a proper and cost effective system solution as per client MR and specifications.
 Conducting and supervising internal and external client training programs on DCS, PLC, Safety Systems and SCADA.
Key achievements:
 Offer astonishing client coordination and make a professional and positive relation from first to last communication.
 Troubleshooting of several complicated problems in the hardware and software during commissioning phase.
 Developing of Function Block Libraries and many complicated control systems.
Liwa Engineering Services Co., Dubai, UAE, (Dec’2001-Jul’2003)
Power & Control Design Engineer
Establishing of energy saving department for energy saving of chiller and cooling systems. Implementing proper techniques and
design to optimize the power consumption and maintain the environment.
Responsibilities:
 Design of power and control circuits for different applications.
 Supervising of wiring and panel assembling.
 Software Coding, testing and commissioning.
 Installing supervision of energy saving equipment; DDC controller, VFD, Sensors etc.
Ranya Contracting Est., Al Ain, UAE, (Dec’2000-Oct’2001)
Project Engineer
Supervising a team of technicians and electricians for execution of LV & MV power projects such as street lighting, overhead lines
and cable laying.
Responsibilities:
 Supervising a team for installing of street lighting poles, overhead lines and underground cables laying.
 Obtaining the necessary approvals from AADC (Al Ain Distribution Company).
 Following up the payments with AADC.
Riyadh Cable Factory, Riyadh, KSA, (May’1999-Jul’2000)
Production Engineer
Conduct day-to-day supervision of copper smelting factory and monitoring the quality of the product.
Responsibilities:
 Worked as the person in charge for enhancement of production and quality of the copper rode.
 Supervising the production team to enhance the productivity.
 Monitoring the maintenance and quality control activities.
NAMECO Factory, Mafraq, Jordan, (Jun’1998-Aprl’1999)
Maintenance Engineer
An energetic and self-motivated Maintenance Engineer with hands on experience in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of
electrical and control systems in liquid batteries factory.
Responsibilities:
 Supervising electrical maintenance team for preventive maintenance & trouble shooting activities.
 Training & improving the troubleshooting skills of the electricians.
 Developing the ordinary control systems to automated systems.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient with,
PLCs
DCS
SCADA
Networking Design
Other Devices
Engineering Design
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient with,
 MS Projects
 MS Outlook
 MS Word
 MS Excel
 MS PowerPoint
: GE-Fanuc (Versamax, 90-30, 90-70, Rx3i, Rx7i, GMR), VersaPro, Proficy Machine Edition, Max-On.
: Siemens (Step 5/7, 400H Series), Simatic Manager.
: Siemens PCS 7.
: Cimplicity Plant Edition, WinCC & Wonderware.
: Ethernet, Modbus, Profibus, Geniusbus, DNP3, SNP, Radio.
: Telephone modem, Fibre-optic converter, RS232-485 converter, CCTV, GPS-Time Synch, VFD, DDC.
: Panel design for Power and Control circuits, power protection design.
TRAINING
Attended trainings,
 PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)
 GE Fanuc PLC & HMI Engineering Course
 Siemens PCS7 engineering course
 Siemens Safety training
 Siemens WinCC
 Modicon PLC Course
 Wonderware In-touch
EDUCATION
B.E. (Electrical Engineering),
Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan,1997.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality
Date of Birth
Marital Status
: Jordan
th
: 17 September, 1974
: Married
OTHER INFORMATION
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Having U.A.E driving license since 2001.
Transferable Visa.
References: Available upon request.
ANNEXURE ATTACHED: PROJECTS EXECUTED
For more details, you may visit my personal website: www.engmaher.com
ANNEXURE
MAJOR PROJECTS EXECUTED
Title
: KESTREL PROJECT - BUILDING 420 MCR ENABLING WORKS
End User
Client
Consultant
Role Title
System
: Dubai Aluminum Co. Ltd. (DUBAL), UAE
: Dubai Aluminum Co. Ltd. (DUBAL), UAE
: Mott MacDonald, Dubai
: Sr. Project Engineer
: Replacement of existing control system with redundant GE-Fanuc 90-30, VersaMax PLC and
Redundant Cimplicity SCADA System (Boiler Control System)
: Design, supply, testing, installation and commissioning of a new Control System to replace the control
system of 13 Boilers (WHB) and common services.
Scope
Title
: Ardiya Wastewater Pump Station and Sulaibiya Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Plant
End User
Client
Consultant
Role Title
System
Scope
: Ministry of Public Works, Kuwait
: Kharafi National Co. for Mechanical and Electrical Works Ltd., Kuwait
: ILF Consulting Engineer
: Team Leader
: Supply of redundant GE-Fanuc 90-30, VersaMax PLC and Redundant Cimplicity SCADA System
: Design, supply, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of a new Control and SCADA
System for one of largest worldwide wastewater Pretreatment, PS and Conventional Treatment Plant.
Title
: Odour Control System in Ardiya & Sulaibiya Plant (P2611 & P2622)
End User
Client
Role Title
System
Scope
: Ministry of Public Works, Kuwait
: Celicote, German
: Sr. Project Engineer
: Supply of GE-Fanuc VersaMax PLC and Quick Panel HMI
: Design, supply, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of a new Control System for Odour
Control System.
Title
: King Fahad Industrial Port – United and Vapour Control Project
End User
Client
Consultant
Role Title
System
Scope
: SABIC terminal Services Co. (SABTANK), KSA
: Silvertech Ltd., UK
: Tibodin Middle East Ltd., UAE
: Sr. Comm. Engineer
: Upgrade of the existing duplex GE Fanuc 90-30 PLC’s to hot standby 90-70 PLC’s (ESD/F&G System)
: Testing, installation supervision and commissioning of upgraded ESD System
Title
: King Fahad Industrial Port – Area 02 Project
End User
Client
Consultant
Role Title
System
Scope
: SABIC terminal Services Co. (SABTANK), KSA
: Contracting & Trading Co. (CAT), KSA
: Tibodin Middle East Ltd., UAE
: Sr.Project Engineer
: Upgrade of the existing hot standby GE-Fanuc 90-70 PLC’s (ESD / F&G System) by adding more IOS
: Design, supply, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of upgraded ESD / F&G System
Title
: Huwaila Oil Field Development Project
End User
Client
Role Title
System
: Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO), UAE
: GE Fanuc, UAE
: Sr.Project Engineer
: Supply of redundant GE-Fanuc 90-30 for Plant control System (PCS) and
Supply of SIL2 TUV Approved GMR system for Instrument Protective System (IPS)
: Design, supply, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of PCS and IPS
Scope
Title
: Gurreh Storage Plant Project
End User
Client
Consultant
Role Title
System
Scope
: Petroleum Engineering & Development Company (PEDEC), Iran
: SABIR Dam and Water Works Construction Co, Iran
: SCETIRAN Consulting Engineers, Iran
: Project Manager
: Supply of Integrated Process Control System (IPCS) Siemens PCS7 (PCS, ESD and F&G systems)
: Design, Supply, Construction, Software Development and Testing of IPCS system.
Title
: King Fahad Industrial Port – Jubail Chevron Phillips (JCP) Tank Farm
End User
Client
Role Title
System
Scope
: SABIC terminal Services Co. (SABTANK), KSA
: S.A. KENT Co. Ltd., KSA
: Project Manager
: Upgrade of the existing hot standby GE-Fanuc 90-70 PLC’s (ESD / F&G System) by adding more IOS
: Design, supply, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of upgraded ESD / F&G System
Title
: EPC - Boiler 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 Control System Upgrade – Das Island
End User
Client
Role Title
System
Scope
: Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA), UAE
: Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA), UAE
: Project Manager
: Replacement of existing Boiler Control System (BCS) with redundant GE-Fanuc 90-70 and
Replacement of existing Burner Management System (BMS) with TUV certified to SIL 3 GMR System
: Design, supply, testing, installation and commissioning of upgraded BCS & BMS systems
Title
: King Fahad Industrial Port – ARRAZI Plant V Methanol Project
End User
Client
Role Title
System
Scope
: SABIC terminal Services Co. (SABTANK), KSA
: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Jaban
: Project Manager
: Upgrade of the existing hot standby GE-Fanuc 90-70 PLC’s (ESD / F&G System) by adding more IOS
: Design, supply, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of upgraded ESD / F&G System
Title
: King Fahad Industrial Port – New Ammonia Storage Tank Facility – SAFCO IV Project
End User
Client
Role Title
System
Scope
: SABIC terminal Services Co. (SABTANK), KSA
: Uhde Arabia Ltd., KSA
: Project Manager
: Upgrade of the existing hot standby GE-Fanuc 90-70 PLC’s (ESD / F&G System) by adding more IOS
: Design, supply, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of upgraded ESD / F&G System
Title
: King Fahad Industrial Port – SIPCHEM JAC Project
End User
Client
Role Title
System
Scope
: SABIC terminal Services Co. (SABTANK), KSA
: S.A. KENT Co. Ltd., KSA
: Project Manager
: Upgrade of the existing hot standby GE-Fanuc 90-70 PLC’s (ESD / F&G System) by adding more IOS
: Design, supply, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of upgraded ESD / F&G System
Title
: Khafji FDP Phase 1 Offshore - Fire Alarm and Control System Package
End User
Client
Role Title
System
Scope
: Khafji Joint Operations (KJO), KSA
: Engineering for the Petroleum and Process Industries (ENPPI), Egypt
: Project Manager
: Supply of redundant GE-Fanuc 90-30 PLC’s for F&G System
: Design, supply, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of new F&G System
Title
: EPC - Umm Al Dalkh DCS, F&G, ESD & SCADA System Replacement
End User
Client
Role Title
System
: Zakum Development Company (ZADCO), UAE
: Zakum Development Company (ZADCO), UAE
: Project Manager
: Replacement of existing Control and Safety Systems with Integrated Process Control System (IPCS)
Siemens PCS7 (PCS, ESD and F&G systems)
: Design, supply, construction, testing, installation and commissioning of IPCS system.
Scope
Title
: South Pars Gas Field Development Project - Phases 17&18 Offshore (IPCS System)
End User
Client
Consultant
Role Title
System
Scope
: National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Iran
: Iranian Offshore Engineering & Construction Co. (IOEC), Iran
: Worley Parsons, Malaysia
: General Manager
: Supply of Integrated Process Control System (IPCS) Siemens PCS7 (PCS, ESD and F&G systems)
: Design, supply, construction, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of IPCS system.
Title
: EPC - Pressure Reduction and Metering station (PRM) Upgrade Project
End User
Client
Role Title
System
Scope
: Al-Furat Petroleum Co. (AFPC), Syria
: Al-Furat Petroleum Co. (AFPC), Syria
: General Manager
: Replacement of existing Distributed Control System (DCS) with Yokogawa system and
Replacement of existing ESD System with HIMA system
: Design, supply, construction, testing, installation and commissioning of DCS & ESD system.
Title
: EPC - Azraq Upgrade Station
End User
Client
Role Title
System
Scope
: Al-Furat Petroleum Co. (AFPC), Syria
: Al-Furat Petroleum Co. (AFPC), Syria
: General Manager
: Replacement of existing Distributed Control System (DCS) with Siemens PCS7.
: Design, supply, construction, testing, installation and commissioning of DCS system.
Title
: EPC - Well Head Monitoring for Permanent Data Acquisition Project
End User
Client
Role Title
System
Scope
: Deir Ez Zor Petroleum Company (DEZPC), Syria
: Deir Ez Zor Petroleum Company (DEZPC), Syria
: General Manager
: Supply of new RTUs (Radius) and SCADA (Siemens) systems for monitoring of 26 oil wellheads.
: Design, supply, construction, testing, installation and commissioning of SCADA and RTU systems.
Title
: EPC – Arab D F&G, ESD and PCS upgrade project
End User
Client
Role Title
System
Scope
: Qatar Petroleum (QP), Qatar
: Qatar Petroleum (QP), Qatar
: Project Manager
: Upgrading of existing Allen Bradley Control System, existing Honeywell Safety systems (ESD and
F&G) and existing Wonderware HMI
: Design, supply, construction, testing, installation and commissioning of upgraded system.
Title
: WARA Pressure Maintenance Project – F&G System
End User
Client
Role Title
System
Scope
: Kuwait Oil Company Company (KOC), Kuwait
: GS Engineering and Constructions, South Korea
: Project Manager
: Upgrading of existing GE-Fanuc 90-30 F&G System to RX3i system.
: Design, supply, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of upgraded F&G systems
Title
: South Pars Gas Field Development Project - Phase 13 Offshore (IPCS System)
End User
Client
Consultant
Role Title
System
Scope
: National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Iran
: Kish Parsian International Procurement Co. (KIPCO), Iran
: Worley Parsons, Malaysia
: General Manager
: Supply of Integrated Process Control System (IPCS) Siemens PCS7 (PCS, ESD and F&G systems)
: Design, supply, construction, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of IPCS system.
Title
: South Pars Gas Field Development Project - Phases 22-24 Offshore (IPCS System)
End User
Client
Consultant
Role Title
System
Scope
: National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Iran
: Kish Parsian International Procurement Co. (KIPCO), Iran
: Worley Parsons, Malaysia
: General Manager
: Supply of Integrated Process Control System (IPCS) Siemens PCS7 (PCS, ESD and F&G systems)
: Design, supply, construction, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of IPCS system.

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