Abdullah Alfahhad

Experience

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  Arab National Bank

  Feb 2000 - Sept 2002

  Information Specialist

  - Quality Assurance Officer ( ISO 9000)- ATM Tandem System Administrator - Data backups Inspector

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  Saudi Electricity Company

  Sept 2002 - Mar 2017

  Transmission Engineering Specialist

  The Transmission Engineering Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and troubleshooting transmission systems. This includes developing transmission design specifications, resolving engineering problems, and providing technical support to the transmission power systems.Responsibilities:Designing and implementing SCADA databases and displays of substations in electrical networksEngineering and commissioning SCADA systems from RTUs and master stations- Troubleshooting substation SCADA systems' databases, displays, communication, and all SPL (alarms, indications, measurements).Monitoring and regulating the safety and security of grid control centersConfiguring and implementing the PI systemMonitoring and Configuring SCADA Cybersecurity (firewalls, switches, NT Manager Authority Explorer (FAU)) Show less

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  Hitachi ABB Power Grids

  Mar 2010 - Oct 2010

  Power Control System NM-EMS

  Power Control System NM-EMS ( Sweden, Vasteras)The Power Control Systems NM-EMS Program Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive, integrated power control system, including equipment and embedded software. This program interfaces with all power system components in the smart grid to ensure timely management of electrical control and power system availability.Training Programs:- Network Manager Overview - Database Editing - Displays & Interfaces Design - Databases and System Maintenance - NMTab displays - Power Calculations - Information data system (UDW)- SCADA security and Cybersecurity - Process Communication (PCU 400)- ICCP Communication protocol Show less

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  National Grid SA

  Dec 2011 - May 2024

  To be an expert and have the ability to manage professionally the real-time supervision and control of electrical networks and parts thereof, monitoring and controlling power transmission systems efficiently and effectively, managing operational data for analysis, and building models in the most widely-used analytics tools and technologies

  • Control Systems Head

    Mar 2017 - May 2024

  • Experts Program

    Dec 2011 - Dec 2019
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  Siemens

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  SCMS Vocational Program

  The SCMS Vocational Program is a full-time program that provides employees with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in the field of software configuration management. The employee will be exposed to various aspects of SCMS courses and will have the opportunity to explore various career paths.Training programs:SICAM PAS Parts [1] and [2] (Nuremberg),SIPROTEC 5 (Nuremberg), DIGSI 4 (Nuremberg)WIN CC (Erlangen and Nuremberg), GIS Factory Training (Berlin), VISO/GIS Systems (Erlangen), MV training (Nüremberg), Prime Training (Erlangen), SINCAL (Nüremberg), SPECTROM Grid Control Systems (Austria/Vienna), MICROGRID GRID SCADA (Vienna) Show less

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  National Grid

  Mar 2017 - May 2024

  Control Systems Head

  The Control Systems Head is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of all control systems for the company's smart grid. This includes but is not limited to PLC programming and interfacing, industrial automation, and SCADA systems. Control Systems Head is a key member on the power systems engineering team, and I am responsible for ensuring that the control systems are consistent with the company's production requirements.Responsibilities:- Develop strategic plans and business models to ensure long-term value to stakeholders; have an opinion about the present and future.- Customer focus, internal and external stakeholders, and partnership management to meet the needs of all our diverse stakeholders- Performance and execution: efficient resource allocation (human, financial, and technological), budget allocation, on time, tracking, and reporting- Creates trust by communicating effectively and inspiring others to act.- Empower the organization, teams, individuals, and talent by attracting, retaining, developing, coaching, and engaging employees and talent.- Oversees a well-balanced change process and the time required to implement it on systems and people.- enhance operational safety and environmental focus; - SEC 5-Star safety and health- full supervision and management of grid control systems- Following and implementing SEC procedures and regulations for the team Show less

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  Edge IOT & AI

  May 2024 - now

  Lead Consultant