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MAHER ABU GHAZALEH Jubaiha, Jordan Tel. No. (Jordan) : +962 79 7682575 Tel. No. (KSA) : +966 54 7182584 Email id : engmaher@

1 MAHER ABU GHAZALEH Jubaiha, Jordan Tel. No. (Jordan) : Tel. No. (KSA) : id : engmaher@hotmail.com Personal Website : CAREER GOAL Seeking a position of project management with a multinational organisation where my experience and skills can be utilized effectively for improving the business and increasing the profit of the new company. ESSENTIAL SKILLS A Project Director with long experience in automation and control systems mainly in industrial sectors such as Oil and Gas (onshore & offshore) and Petrochemicals. Good experience in Utility sector as well; (Waste Water Treatment Plant, Boiler Control and Burner Management ). Wide experience in large-scale projects execution and management from initial concept and preliminary design, to final design and documentation. Excellent commercial and negotiation skills with clients, suppliers and agents which lead to increase the profit of the company. Leadership and human skills with proven abilities in planning and managing resources. Advance know how of various Process Control and Safety s (DCS, ESD and F&G), Integrated Control and safety (ICSS), PLC systems, SCADA s, RTU s, F&G Detectors and Field instrumentation. Adept in PLC programming for Process s and Safety Instrumented s. Well familiar with safety SIL requirement as per IEC and IEC standards. Received an Automation Explorer Recognition in 2008 from GE-Fanuc for innovation in Automation Applications. Excellent knowledgeable about all the technical aspects of related projects. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Precast Group FZCO, Dubai, UAE Projects Director, (Oct 2014 Present) Establishing project department in Precast Co. responsible for executing projects in automation products such as: SCADA & RTU s. Took over day-to-day management of technical department including staffing, training, presales, cost control, and engineering design. Responsible and managing the project and technical department. 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 / for system study, requirements gathering, analysis and scoping. Supporting the sales department on project costing, technical & commercial proposals and contract negotiations. Interfacing with key clients and supporting the company agents. Key achievements: Developing Business Plan for five years (For project department) Reactivating and closing several projects were on hold. Develop and execute a smart irrigation controller which can communicate with SCADA system. Staff and train several engineers and managers in engineering design, PLC coding and presales activities. Finalizing Agency agreement for North Africa Branch. Establishing a cooperation agreement with Schneider Electric.

2 s Industrial Automation FZE, Dubai, UAE General Manger, (April 2010 Aug 2014) Sharing in the startup of Industrial Automation. Took over day-to-day management including staffing, training, procurement, cost control, facilities, agents interface, marketing and engineering design. 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 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) 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 / 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) 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 s 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.

3 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

4 TECHNICAL SKILLS Proficient with, PLCs : GE-Fanuc (Versamax, 90-30, 90-70, Rx3i, Rx7i, GMR), VersaPro, Proficy Machine Edition, Max-On. : Siemens (Step 5/7, 400H Series), Simatic Manager. PAC : GE-Fanuc ( Rx3i, Rx7i), Proficy Machine Edition DCS : Siemens PCS 7. RTUs : T-Box, King Fisher, Seprol SCADA : Wonderware, Cimplicity Plant Edition & WinCC. Communications : OPC, Ethernet, DNP3, Modbus, Profibus, Geniusbus, SNP, Radio Modems and 3G Modems. Other Devices : Telephone modem, Fibre-optic converter, RS converter, CCTV, GPS-Time Synch, VFD, DDC. Engineering Design : Panel design for Power and Control circuits, power protection design. COMPUTER SKILLS Proficient with, MS Projects MS Outlook MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint TRAINING Attended trainings, PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) GE Fanuc PLC & HMI Engineering Course Siemens PCS7 engineering course Siemens Safety training Siemens WinCC Advanced OPC training - Kepware Modicon PLC Course Wonderware In-touch Wonderware Platform EDUCATION B.E. (Electrical Engineering), Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan,1997. PERSONAL DETAILS Nationality : Jordan Date of Birth : 17 th September, 1974 Marital Status : Married OTHER INFORMATION Having U.A.E driving license since 2001 and Jordanian driving license since References: Available upon request. ANNEXURE ATTACHED: PROJECTS EXECUTED For more details, you may visit my personal website:

5 ANNEXURE MAJOR PROJECTS EXECUTED : KESTREL PROJECT - BUILDING 420 MCR ENABLING WORKS : 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 (Boiler Control ) : Design, supply, testing, installation and commissioning of a new Control to replace the control system of 13 Boilers (WHB) and common services. : Ardiya Wastewater Pump Station and Sulaibiya Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Plant : 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 : Design, supply, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of a new Control and SCADA for one of largest worldwide wastewater Pretreatment, PS and Conventional Treatment Plant. : Odour Control in Ardiya & Sulaibiya Plant (P2611 & P2622) : 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 for Odour Control. : King Fahad Industrial Port United and Vapour Control Project : Silvertech Ltd., UK : Tibodin Middle East Ltd., UAE : Sr. Comm. Engineer : Upgrade of the existing duplex GE Fanuc PLC s to hot standby PLC s (ESD/F&G ) : Testing, installation supervision and commissioning of upgraded ESD : King Fahad Industrial Port Area 02 Project : Contracting & Trading Co. (CAT), KSA : Tibodin Middle East Ltd., UAE : Sr.Project Engineer : Upgrade of the existing hot standby GE-Fanuc PLC s (ESD / F&G ) by adding more IOS : Design, supply, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of upgraded ESD / F&G : Huwaila Oil Field Development Project : Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO), UAE : GE Fanuc, UAE : Sr.Project Engineer : Supply of redundant GE-Fanuc for Plant control (PCS) and Supply of SIL2 TUV Approved GMR system for Instrument Protective (IPS) : Design, supply, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of PCS and IPS

6 : Gurreh Storage Plant Project : Petroleum Engineering & Development Company (PEDEC), Iran : SABIR Dam and Water Works Construction Co, Iran : SCETIRAN Consulting Engineers, Iran : Supply of Integrated Process Control (IPCS) Siemens PCS7 (PCS, ESD and F&G systems) : Design, Supply, Construction, Software Development and Testing of IPCS system. : King Fahad Industrial Port Jubail Chevron Phillips (JCP) Tank Farm : S.A. KENT Co. Ltd., KSA : Upgrade of the existing hot standby GE-Fanuc PLC s (ESD / F&G ) by adding more IOS : Design, supply, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of upgraded ESD / F&G : EPC - Boiler 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 Control Upgrade Das Island : Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA), UAE : Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA), UAE : Replacement of existing Boiler Control (BCS) with redundant GE-Fanuc and Replacement of existing Burner Management (BMS) with TUV certified to SIL 3 GMR : Design, supply, testing, installation and commissioning of upgraded BCS & BMS systems : King Fahad Industrial Port ARRAZI Plant V Methanol Project : Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Jaban : Upgrade of the existing hot standby GE-Fanuc PLC s (ESD / F&G ) by adding more IOS : Design, supply, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of upgraded ESD / F&G : King Fahad Industrial Port New Ammonia Storage Tank Facility SAFCO IV Project : Uhde Arabia Ltd., KSA : Upgrade of the existing hot standby GE-Fanuc PLC s (ESD / F&G ) by adding more IOS : Design, supply, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of upgraded ESD / F&G : King Fahad Industrial Port SIPCHEM JAC Project : S.A. KENT Co. Ltd., KSA : Upgrade of the existing hot standby GE-Fanuc PLC s (ESD / F&G ) by adding more IOS : Design, supply, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of upgraded ESD / F&G : Khafji FDP Phase 1 Offshore - Fire Alarm and Control Package : Khafji Joint Operations (KJO), KSA : Engineering for the Petroleum and Process Industries (ENPPI), Egypt : Supply of redundant GE-Fanuc PLC s for F&G : Design, supply, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of new F&G : EPC - Umm Al Dalkh DCS, F&G, ESD & SCADA Replacement : Zakum Development Company (ZADCO), UAE : Zakum Development Company (ZADCO), UAE : Replacement of existing Control and Safety s with Integrated Process Control (IPCS) Siemens PCS7 (PCS, ESD and F&G systems) : Design, supply, construction, testing, installation and commissioning of IPCS system.

7 : South Pars Gas Field Development Project - Phases 17&18 Offshore (IPCS ) : National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Iran : Iranian Offshore Engineering & Construction Co. (IOEC), Iran : Worley Parsons, Malaysia : Supply of Integrated Process Control (IPCS) Siemens PCS7 (PCS, ESD and F&G systems) : Design, supply, construction, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of IPCS system. : EPC - Pressure Reduction and Metering station (PRM) Upgrade Project : Al-Furat Petroleum Co. (AFPC), Syria : Al-Furat Petroleum Co. (AFPC), Syria : Replacement of existing Distributed Control (DCS) with Yokogawa system and Replacement of existing ESD with HIMA system : Design, supply, construction, testing, installation and commissioning of DCS & ESD system. : EPC - Azraq Upgrade Station : Al-Furat Petroleum Co. (AFPC), Syria : Al-Furat Petroleum Co. (AFPC), Syria : Replacement of existing Distributed Control (DCS) with Siemens PCS7. : Design, supply, construction, testing, installation and commissioning of DCS system. : EPC - Well Head Monitoring for Permanent Data Acquisition Project : Deir Ez Zor Petroleum Company (DEZPC), Syria : Deir Ez Zor Petroleum Company (DEZPC), Syria : 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. : EPC Arab D F&G, ESD and PCS upgrade project : Qatar Petroleum (QP), Qatar : Qatar Petroleum (QP), Qatar : Upgrading of existing Allen Bradley Control, existing Honeywell Safety systems (ESD and F&G) and existing Wonderware HMI : Design, supply, construction, testing, installation and commissioning of upgraded system. : WARA Pressure Maintenance Project F&G : Kuwait Oil Company Company (KOC), Kuwait : GS Engineering and Constructions, South Korea : Upgrading of existing GE-Fanuc F&G to RX3i system. : Design, supply, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of upgraded F&G systems : South Pars Gas Field Development Project - Phase 13 Offshore (IPCS ) : National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Iran : Kish Parsian International Procurement Co. (KIPCO), Iran : Worley Parsons, Malaysia : Supply of Integrated Process Control (IPCS) Siemens PCS7 (PCS, ESD and F&G systems) : Design, supply, construction, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of IPCS system. : South Pars Gas Field Development Project - Phases Offshore (IPCS ) : National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Iran : Kish Parsian International Procurement Co. (KIPCO), Iran : Worley Parsons, Malaysia : Supply of Integrated Process Control (IPCS) Siemens PCS7 (PCS, ESD and F&G systems) : Design, supply, construction, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of IPCS system.

8 : Conversion of the manual control system for irrigation network in Abu Dhabi to an Automatic system - Phases 1 (Smart Irrigation Controller) : Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM), UAE : Arryoum Construction Company (ARC), UAE : Dorsch, UAE : Technical Director : Supply of Smart Irrigation Controller T-Box RTU (Rain Maker RM2) : Design, supply, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of Smart Irrigation Controller. : Conversion of the manual control system for irrigation network in Abu Dhabi to an Automatic system - Phases 2 (Smart Irrigation Controller) : Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM), UAE : Al-Jurf Construction Company, UAE : Parsons, UAE : Technical Director : Supply of Smart Irrigation Controller T-Box RTU (Rain Maker RM2) : Design, supply, testing, installation supervision and commissioning of Smart Irrigation Controller.

Client's Name. Duration (Months) ESD control system upgrading in SALAM CORE PLANT. Target Engineering had conducted detailed engineering in 1993.

Client's Name. Duration (Months) ESD control system upgrading in SALAM CORE PLANT. Target Engineering had conducted detailed engineering in 1993. Year Category Sub-Category Job description 1994 System Integration ESD 1997 System Integration PCS Client's Name End User Industry Country Duration (Months) ESD control system upgrading in SALAM CORE PLANT.