Ahmed Ali, DBA

Experience

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  Old Assuit thermal power plant "Upper Egypt electricity production company"

  Mar 2001 - Jun 2004

  Mechanical Site Engineer.

  · Field and control room operation engineer, perform all activities related to operation (start-up and shutdown unites and monitoring all and process in the plant

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  EDF

  Aug 2004 - Aug 2006

  Mechanical Operation Engineer

  · Field and control room operation engineer, perform all activities related to operation (start-up and shutdown unites and monitoring all and process in the plant as below.· Start up and shut down de-localized equipment-· Perform periodical test- Operate the unit in disturbed situation (Incident or accident)· Participate to the firefighting team· Perform locking activities under SCE supervision.· Actions to be carried out on site; Collect data, Analyze equipment behavior, Check line-up and availability of stand by equipment, analyze periodical data collected on logbook and periodical test· Perform necessary checks before equipment start up· For detected defect, issue an accurate and argued MP2I Work Request· Have an accurate use of MP2I to manage work request with PPM.· Record and write all necessary information (logbook, TOC, …).· Perform shift changeover to insure continuity of operation activities.· Contribute and take into account feedback experience.· Be involved in outage (preparation and realization) and - Collect metering data (electrical, gas, fuel)… monthly, daily Show less

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  ABB

  Aug 2006 - Jun 2007

  Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

  ABB Turbomachinery1-Carried out the complete overhaul(dismantling& inspection& sandblasting &balancing &assembling) for turbochargers (ABB&MAN & MITSUBISHI & CATERBILLER& HOLSET& NAPEIR)2-Performed balancing for turbine or pumps rotating shafts (ADD & REMOVE)3-Performed metal spray for crack or damage at any rotors shaft (hot &cold) certified by ABB& castolien company

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  PGESCo

  Jun 2007 - now

  · Managed a team responsible for the execution project. Reviewed the contractual requirements and analyzed the standards and specifications and prepared a detailed engineering execution strategy.· Ensured the fulfillment of the technical contractual requirements. Managed deviation requests to the contractual requirements with regards to cost and schedule impacts, to minimize overall project risks.· Ensured proper quality control of all engineering activities and deliverables. Performed technical risk assessments and corresponding risk reviews.· Controlled Supplier selection process and supported Procurement in the negotiations with Tenderers.· Provided support for technical issues linked to overall project schedule problems and defined appropriate activities for a recovery plan.· Reviewed and approved the issuance of engineering documents. Ensured that overall performance test procedures are in line with the project strategy· Evaluated bids for the Project Packages and Purchase orders, and negotiated their pricing and fees, while ensuring the quality of the end deliverables.· Interfaced closely with Project Controls group for issues that impact the project schedule and to manage engineering deliverables and contractor deviations. Interfaced with Procurement to manage Change Notices and cost evaluations· Conducted annual performance reviews for the project team and hold career development paths, in addition to close coaching of the team· Applied the knowledge gained in the MBA and DBA to everyday challenges faced in the workplace Show less · Plan, schedule, coordinate and supervise the day-to-day activities of assigned projects with regards to engineering technicalities from the initial brief, to the design and development stage up until the final implementation, testing and delivery of the final project to the Client· Develops itemized tasks and schedule on assigned project(s) related to mechanical engineering activities· Manages the assigned project resources and allocates them to carry out engineering project tasks as laid out in the project plan· Provide guidance and on-the-job training to project team members towards the achievement of overall project tasks and activities within established quality standards.· Supervises and manages interrelationships with other disciplines on assigned project(s) sharing the responsibility to ensure that all technical-related outputs satisfy the project objectives in terms of quality and budget· Supervises the development of engineering specifications for bid issuance to third parties and participates in the technical evaluation and negotiation of proposals and bid offers from third parties focusing on obtaining technically sound terms.· Manages all technical issues related to contractors on the assigned project(s) including the receipt of detailed designs and their delivery while making sure that the quality and project budget are not compromised.· Supervises the testing and commissioning phase of the project to ensure the validity and accuracy of the mechanical engineering stakes of the project.· Liaises with the specialized chief mechanical engineering team to obtain technical expertise, advice and support on project technical issues and deliverables· Conducts performance appraisals of subordinates and provides feedback into the performance appraisals of other team members while recommending promotions and training and development initiatives with the aim of increasing employee motivation and competence Show less To assist the Mechanical Engineering Group manager and Mechanical Deputy Engineering Group Supervisor in the assigned projects with regards to mechanical engineering technicalities, from the design and development stage up until the final manufacture, implementation, testing and delivery of the final project/deliverable to the client. This is achieved by managing and supervising small groups of subordinate engineers.-Performed Sizing Calculations-Prepared technical Specifications for boiler& turbine and auxiliaries, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, emergency diesel generator, fire pumps, pressure vessel, strainers , steam trap, valves, insulation and all BOP -Evaluated Technically mechanical equipment in the power plant (turbine &boiler and Auxiliaries ”BOP”) -Prepared and checked Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams of All systems -Design Pressure and Design Temperature Calculations of piping and equipment-Prepared the control logic for various systems in the power plant -Negotiated the technical contract of the mechanical systems of the power plant with owner,Contractor, consultant.-Performed the design review for all the systems Show less

  • Projects Manager

    Jun 2020 - now

  • Engineering Manager

    Jun 2017 - Jun 2020

  • Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

    Jun 2007 - Jun 2017