Abdulrahman Alnanih

Experience

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  Siemens

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Engineering Trainee

  Technical Internship engineering trainee at SIEMENS Saudi Arabia working in the Industry Automation and Drive Technology department:o Assist with creation of testing automation software/scripts to improve performance and efficiencies of production lines in manufacturing plants.▪ Provide recommended scope of work for projects and assist in implementing approved system changes.▪ Assist in design and development of user interface functionality and the implementation of workflow rules.▪ Establish and retain an excellent working relationship with operations management to facilitate the coordination and execution of project work and minimize operational impact.▪ PCS7, WinCC and STEP 7 programming of control systems▪ Involvement throughout whole software/systems lifecycle, from design through coding to testing, installation and configuration, and documentation with the senior service engineer▪ Assist in Installation and configuration/testing work at customer sites Show less

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  King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

  Mar 2013 - Sept 2021

  EPC Project for the rectification, construction of 65 residential buildings at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), main responsibilities were in the roles of Senior Project Controls Engineer, with oversight of the project quality, PMIS and analysis:▪ Managed the change control processes and project performance reporting.▪ Lead the control budget (IPC), quality management and earned value on a monthly basis.▪ Monitor and measure contractor construction progress against each activity in the WBS.▪ Manage the project de-commissioning phase and contractor mobilization for each building.▪ Perform project cost analysis and commentary of performance through financial and non-financial performance indicators.▪ Monitor and control the project quality management program through statistical analysis and measure against specific Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Show less Positioned as a project Engineer responsible for the construction oversight of the low current and automation systems in two construction projects of the DOW and Aramco research centers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), main responsibilities included:▪ Design reviews and development for the low current systems (Building Automation System, Lab Control System, Lighting Control system, toxic gas monitoring system..) with the main designers and architects of the projects (Jacobs and HOK).▪ Oversee the contractor construction activities and address any technical and management concerns on site.▪ Perform and analyze Requests for Inspections (RFI), Material Request for Inspection (MRI) and ensure overall quality of the control system in the research centers projects.▪ Participate with all relevant Site Acceptance Test (SAT) of the low current and electrical systems.▪ Perform project progress monitoring and evaluation of the contractor deliverable. Show less Strategically positioned as the lead Electrical Engineer in Campus and headed the responsibility for operating and maintaining the campus electrical distribution, medium voltage and critical systems, responsibilities including:▪ Oversee, supervise and maintain all electrical systems in campus such as Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), medium voltage transformers and substations, underground transmission lines, power monitoring system, etc.. through establishment of a preventive, proactive and reliability centered maintenance program and ensure the regime is implemented and deliverables are provided by the maintenance contractor.▪ Examined reliability for all supercomputer UPS, consisted of 2x800KVA SEMECRON UPS for the KAUST research and technology park center, 8x500KVA CHLORIDE 90 NET UPS for the KAUST business data center and 16x500KVA EMERSON/LIEBERT HIGHPULSE UPS for institutes’ High-Performance Computing Center.▪ Oversee troubleshooting and maintenance activities in disciplines such as advanced process control (APC), distributed control systems (DCS), Building Management Systems BMS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA).▪ Oversight and management of the maintenance service provider to ensure all assets are maintained to the highest standards and practices.▪ Conduct trend and Root Cause Analysis.▪ Provided related data for payment mechanism, KPIs and weekly and monthly reports. Ensure all maintenance activities, audits and inspections are carried out as outlined in SLA.▪ Perform monthly analysis of all performed audits and reports for all assets under the electrical system, determine the root cause of the most frequent failures through tab root analysis and recommend action plan to mitigate or eliminate such failures. Show less Lead the Low Current Systems operation and maintenance within the Campus area at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) as the low current engineer with the following responsibilities and highlights:▪ Accomplished technical scope development to replace the existing building automation system infrastructure and components “SIEMENS” with ALERTON controllers, consisting of 2 buildings (8,000 m2). The ROI for the project is $100K over a 2-year period.▪ Spearheaded in managing the supervision, maintenance, and troubleshooting process of the Low Current and Automation System.▪ Oversight, design, developing, installing, managing and maintaining equipment which is used to monitor and control engineering systems, HVAC systems and processes, electrical and electronic control systems such as Power Monitoring, Building Management systems and Toxic Gas Management Systems.▪ Establish preventive, and proactive maintenance programs for the preservation of all low current and controls assets within the campus, which includes all field controllers, devices, PLCs, ▪ Performance monitoring and quality assurance, ensuring the required percentage of audits and inspections are carried out, follow up on backlog, trend analysis, provide input to PPM Plans. Show less

  • Senior Project Controls Engineer

    Nov 2018 - Sept 2021

  • Project Engineer

    Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

  • Campus Electrical Engineer

    May 2015 - Aug 2018

  • Campus Low Current Engineer

    Mar 2013 - May 2015
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  Red Sea Global

  Oct 2021 - now

  ▪ Performed the packaging split and demarcation of the scope of works for the various package contracts and mitigated the occurrence of any potential scope gaps. ▪ Direct management and oversight of the off-site manufacturing lifecycle of the 73 no. of stainless steel villas package from manufacturing, transportation, installation and commissioning. ▪ Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment ▪ Package interface management of 8 different project package contractors (Glazing, ICT, etc.). ▪ Direct oversight, management of project material procurement with each package contractor and their respective suppliers to ensure materials and/or alternative materials are delivered to the site and mitigate any potential delays. ▪ Managed the change control processes and project performance reporting. ▪ Utilization of Earned Value Management (EVM) formulas to assess the time and cost impact of the project progress and recommend corrective measures to recover the overall baseline. ▪ Scope and claims management, review and dispute resolution. ▪ Reviewed and assessed the contractor's Extension of Time (EOT) claims. ▪ Evaluated package contractors Interim Payment Certificates (IPC) through measured progress against the baseline schedule. ▪ Direct management of interdisciplinary groups of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers. ▪ Perform tender technical and commercial evaluations. ▪ Review, monitoring and controlling of project plans, including defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables ▪ Oversaw and coordinated project teams, including internal staff, consultants, and contractors ▪ Monitored on project progress, identifying and addressing any issues or risks that may arise ▪ Managed project budget and resources, ensuring efficient allocation and utilization ▪ Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, codes, and standards Show less ▪ Managed the end-to-end lifecycle of the southern dunes project, from initiation to completion ▪ Lead and coordinated cross-functional teams, including design, construction, finance, and legal, to ensure project objectives are met ▪ Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement strategies to mitigate them ▪ Oversaw the procurement process, including selection and management of contractors, suppliers, and vendors ▪ Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, permits, and quality standards ▪ Collaborated with stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment of project goals, objectives and final handover of the project. Show less

  • Associate Project Director

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Senior Project Manager

    Dec 2022 - Dec 2023

  • Project Manager

    Oct 2021 - Dec 2022