Electrical and Instrumentation Commissioning / Pre-Commissioning Engineer with 14+ years of experience in engineering, installation, commissioning, testing, and handover of Oil & Gas, refinery (brownfield and greenfield), oil terminal, and industrial projects. Experienced in commissioning power distribution systems, substations, MCCs, ATS, synchronizing panels, RMU/MRMU, AIS switchgear, dry-type and oil-immersed transformers, and AC/DC utility systems. Strong expertise in pre-commissioning activities, system energization readiness, continuity and IR testing, grounding resistance, lux testing, loop checking, functional testing, and calibration of FT, PT, LT, TT, gauges, RTDs, and thermocouples. Hands-on experience with DCS (Honeywell, Emerson, Yokogawa), ESD, CCS, VMS, TCS, and TMS, including marshaling cabinets, control panels, and field instrumentation. Proven ability to coordinate with clients, consultants, EPC contractors, vendors, and QA/QC teams, prepare RFIs, test packs, commissioning procedures, and handover dossiers, and ensure compliance with SAES, SAMSS, SAEP, IEC, IEEE, NEC, NEMA, NFPA, API, and ANSI standards.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
1. Successfully led multidisciplinary E&I teams across multiple high-profile projects in oil & gas, utilities, and industrial automation, delivering projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with SABIC, ARAMCO, and international standards (IEC, IEEE, ISA).
2. Spearheaded upgrades and replacement of critical protection systems, including Mod 5 Turbine Over-Speed Protection, 480V Ground Fault Protection, EDG systems, and SEL E-SCADA systems, ensuring seamless integration with existing control, SCADA/DCS, and ESD systems while minimizing downtime in live plant environments.
3. Managed installation, commissioning, and integration of advanced monitoring systems, such as HIMA-based BMS, Morgan Schaffer DGA systems, LOX BU instrumentation, and Vibration Monitoring Systems (VMS), ensuring accurate real-time data acquisition and reliable operation.
4. Oversaw full lifecycle E&I activities, including engineering, design verification, cabling, conduit installation, terminations, power distribution, grounding, loop checks, testing, and functional commissioning for complex industrial systems.
5. Conducted technical review and validation of designs, schematics, I/O lists, interlocks, wiring diagrams, and control logic to ensure compliance with client specifications and project standards.
6. Successfully coordinated with vendors, contractors, and clients for FAT/SAT, punch list clearance, and system commissioning, ensuring quality, safety, and schedule adherence.
7. Implemented HSE, LOTO, and operational safety practices across all projects, ensuring zero incidents during execution of high-risk activities.
8. Delivered technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and site teams, providing guidance on functional safety, system reliability, and troubleshooting complex E&I challenges.
9. Executed industrial system projects including analyzer shelters, HIPPS, oil-in-water analyzers, VMS cabinets, LV/MV panels, substations, and fire & gas systems, ensuring compliance with hazardous area classification, industrial codes, and international standards.
10. Played a key role in control system integration and commissioning of DCS, ESD, PLC, and network systems across multiple EPC projects, including Honeywell, ABB, Emerson (DeltaV), and Rockwell platforms, ensuring operational readiness and system reliability.
11. Successfully managed large-scale cable management, conduit, and tray installations, including field instrument integration, grounding, and civil works, enhancing system safety and maintainability.
12. Demonstrated expertise in project documentation, vendor management, and technical coordination, including TQ/RFI handling, design review meetings, PDR/CDR reviews, and as-built verification.
13. Recognized for delivering highly reliable, safe, and efficient electrical and instrumentation systems in live plant environments across Saudi Arabia and India.