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Ali Sabry

Behaira

Summary

Resourceful Controls TA /ICS Commissioning Engineer with +20 years of experience in Oil & gas and power plant projects. Supervising all commissioning activities (loop check, function test and instrument calibration). With an extensive experience on Mark VIe (GE) Control system. In addition to experience all kind of field instruments and instrument calibration tools. Skilled in troubleshooting, fault analysis and all maintenance activities.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Commissioning Manager

GE Vernova
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • Manages the execution of pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up.
  • Reviews engineering documents to insure that the commissioning & startup requirements are accounted for in the design.
  • Adherence to the agreed Commissioning Quality Management System and ensuring that the commissioning team members correctly apply procedures, codes and standards to commissioning activities.
  • Interface with the Client team and other project disciplines (Design Engineering, Training, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Construction, Operations and Maintenance)
  • Prepares and keeps up-to-date the pre-commissioning and commissioning execution plans (including the schedule and the mobilization of personnel and equipment).
  • Ensuring that all mandatory test pre-requisites are in place.
  • Carry out Risk Assessment and produce Safe Systems of Work
  • Prepares the commissioning progress reports to the project management and to the commissioning department..
  • Review and acceptance of completed test records.

ICS Commissioning Engineer

GE Gas Power
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Commissioning and start-up of Mark VIE & Mark VIES DCS.
  • Power up and controllers´ setup, Hot loop check with internal and external systems.
  • Function check, logic implantation and changes.
  • Installation of workstations, network switches configuration and whole network configuration according to network topology.
  • Ensure proper implementation of various control schemes in DCS for HRSG.
  • Tuning of control valves (drum LCVs, Bypass control valves,...,etc).
  • Calibration of control valves and all types of field instrumentation.
  • Commissioning of local control systems.

Controls FSE

Baker Hughes
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Commissioning and start-up of MS5002C DUAL FUEL GE gas turbine + BCL 607/N CE/CO gas compressor.
  • Commissioning and start-up of 4P2 Thermdyn steam turbine + BCL 353 CE/CO gas compressor.
  • Power up and controllers´ setup, Hot loop check with internal and external systems, function check, logic implantation, changes, installation of workstations, network switches configuration and whole network configuration according to network topology
  • Ensured proper implementation of various control schemes in GT and ST controllers.
  • Commissioning and start up of seal gas Boaster, thyristor) systems.
  • Commissioning and start up steam, fuel gas, lube and hydraulic oil systems

Controls FSE

Thomassen Energy BV
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Performing overall maintenance of 9E GE gas turbine.
  • Applying active TILs.
  • Tuning of GT after maintenance(DLN1).

ICS Commissioning Engineer

GE
11.2019 - 02.2020

• Commissioning and start-up of Mark VIE DCS.
• Power up and controllers´ setup, Hot loop check with internal and external systems, function check, logic implantation, changes, installation of workstations, network switches configuration and whole network configuration according to network topology.
• Ensured proper implementation of various control schemes in DCS for HRSGs, BOP and Electrical Systems.

ICS Commissioning Engineer

GE
04.2018 - 08.2019

• Commissioning and start-up of the Mark VIE DCS.
• Hot loop checks and function test of (ACC – BOP- HRSG – BOPE).
• Commissioning & Start-up of GE steam turbine D202 and its Auxiliaries (Lube Oil systems – Steam Seal System – Seal Oil System – Supervisory Instruments).
• Commissioning and start-up of generator hydrogen gas analyzer.

Controls TFA

GE
05.2016 - 01.2018
  • Commissioning & Start-up of 2x 9FA GE gas turbine and its auxiliaries.
  • Commissioning and start-up of Emerson gas chromatograph.
  • Commissioning and start-up of the generator H2 analyzer.
  • Commissioning and start-up of generator gas condition monitoring system.
  • Commissioning and start-up of the generator gas dryer.
  • Commissioning and start-up of Tayco CO2 firefighting system.
  • Tuning of combustion dynamics & NOX of the gas turbine.
  • Executing of thermal and emission performance test of the gas turbine.

Lead I&C Warranty Engineer

Al Ghanim International
06.2015 - 04.2016
  • Ensuring that the O & M operator is operating and maintaining the entire plant in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and notifying the Company and the O & M operator of any shortcomings.
  • Providing technical advice and support to the O & M operator.
  • Monitoring the performance and availability of the plant.
  • Assisting with troubleshooting.
  • Acting as liaison with the Contractor's head office for the clearance of any defects existing on Takeover or occurring during the warranty period, to ensure that they are cleared promptly.
  • Acting as liaison with the Contractor's head office for providing any additional information, clarification and procedures that company may require during the warranty period and ensure that all such assistances provided expeditiously.

Senior I&C Commissioning and Start up Engineer

Al Ghanim International
07.2014 - 05.2015
  • Perform the I&C testing for all the I&C equipment in accordance with the local codes & standards.
  • Conduct joint walk downs with construction department for the system handover.
  • Follow up and track the I&C per-commissioning and coordinate it with I&C construction department.
  • Commissioning the instrument or control system in accordance with the approved procedures and site HSE standards.
  • Coordinate with engineering/design company in case of errors or changes.
  • Markup all the I&C drawings in case of changes and submit the as-built to engineering/design company for approval and revisions.
  • Troubleshoot the issues or problems found during testing or commissioning and achieve the solution in reasonable manner.
  • Perform and organize proper preventive maintenance for the I&C equipment as per the vendor O&M manuals and archive the maintenance records.
  • Commissioning & start-up of Atlas Copco centrifugal gas compressor.

I&C Commissioning and Start up Engineer

Kharafi National
04.2011 - 06.2014
  • Al Shabab Power Project (8 x125 MW GE gas turbine) & West Damietta power project (4 x125 MW GE gas turbine) & Damietta power project (4 x125 MW GE gas turbine)
  • Making loop check and function test.
  • Commissioning and start-up of all GT systems (air processing unit – gas fuel –oil fuel – inlet guide vane – lube oil & hydraulic oil – closed cooling – inlet air filter – flame detector-turbine & compressor water wash-water injection-evap. Cooler-CEMS-Gas Chromatograph).
  • Calibration of all field instruments.
  • Calibration of supervisory instruments.
  • Calibration of inlet guide vane.
  • Commission and startup of fire protection system.
  • Calibration of all valves (pneumatic – motorized – hydraulic).
  • Having good experience of Mark IVe.
  • Making of CI inspection & conversion to DLN1.


I&C Commissioning and Start up Engineer

Initec Energia
12.2009 - 03.2011
  • Commissioning and startup of ALSTOM steam turbine and all of its auxiliary systems.
  • Commissioning and startup of all BOP systems (Circulating water system- closed cooling water system-service water system-feed water heaters-instrument & service air).
  • Calibration of all types of instruments (pressure transmitters and switches, flow transmitters, level transmitters and switches, all types of thermocouples and RTD…).
  • Calibration of all types of shut off and control valves (motorized (rotork, auma and EMG), pneumatic (CCI, Flowserve and masoneilan) and hydraulic (CCI) valves).
  • Working on all types of instrument calibration tools.
  • Making loop check and function test.
  • Troubleshooting all I&C faults and making all kind of maintenance activities.
  • Closing open punch items.

I&C Maintenance Engineer

West Delta Electricity Production Company
10.2006 - 11.2009
  • WDEPC Nubaria Power Station I & II – 2x750 MW Combined Cycle Project
  • Responsible for the routine and the corrective maintenance for the Steam turbine control system (Operation, Monitoring System and Engineering
  • Ystem) and its instrumentation
  • Receiving spare parts from the companies in the project site
  • Maintenance for debris filter and condenser tube cleaning system
  • Make overhaul maintenance for steam turbine with MITSUBISHI
  • And gas turbine SIEMENS
  • Maintenance for circulation water pump, service water pump and closed cooling water pump.

I&C Commissioning & Start up Engineer

West Delta Electricity Production
01.2005 - 06.2006
  • • Responsible of reviewing all I & C drawings & Submittals for steam turbine (MITSUBISHI).
    • West Delta witness engineer during construction, Commissioning and startup of the steam turbine
    • Approving design & submittals, site acceptance tests, commissioning for steam turbine generator (MITSUBISHI).
    • Responsible for review all technical submittals Auxiliaries of the steam turbines (Circulation water pump, service water pump, closed cooling water pump, debris filter and condenser tube cleaning system.)
    • Calibration of all instruments in field (pressure transmitters& switches-level transmitters & Switches-thermocouples-smart valves).
    • Review and comment on all I&C construction documents and drawings (P& ID).
    • Verifies all required erection drawings, standards, procedures & project Specifications have been received by contractor.

I&C Maintenance Engineer

West Delta Electricity Production Company
04.2003 - 12.2004
  • Damanhur combined cycle power station, (4x25MW gas turbine-1x58MW steam turbine)
  • Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance.
  • Supervising engineering and technical staff.
  • Obtaining specialist components, fixtures or fittings.
  • Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.

Education

B.Sc. - Nuclear Power Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word ‘10, PowerPoint ’10, Excel ’10 and Outlook)
  • Good command of window and MAC
  • Interactive
  • Advanced Research abilities
  • High Communications & Presentation Skills
  • Organizational, Management and Time-Management skills
  • Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
  • Meetings and presentations
  • Program coordination
  • Influencing skills
  • Staff Oversight
  • Collaborative mindset

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Deputy Commissioning Manager

GE Vernova
03.2023 - 07.2024

ICS Commissioning Engineer

GE Gas Power
05.2022 - 02.2023

Controls FSE

Baker Hughes
05.2021 - 01.2022

Controls FSE

Thomassen Energy BV
10.2020 - 04.2021

ICS Commissioning Engineer

GE
11.2019 - 02.2020

ICS Commissioning Engineer

GE
04.2018 - 08.2019

Controls TFA

GE
05.2016 - 01.2018

Lead I&C Warranty Engineer

Al Ghanim International
06.2015 - 04.2016

Senior I&C Commissioning and Start up Engineer

Al Ghanim International
07.2014 - 05.2015

I&C Commissioning and Start up Engineer

Kharafi National
04.2011 - 06.2014

I&C Commissioning and Start up Engineer

Initec Energia
12.2009 - 03.2011

I&C Maintenance Engineer

West Delta Electricity Production Company
10.2006 - 11.2009

I&C Commissioning & Start up Engineer

West Delta Electricity Production
01.2005 - 06.2006

I&C Maintenance Engineer

West Delta Electricity Production Company
04.2003 - 12.2004

B.Sc. - Nuclear Power Engineering

Faculty of Engineering
Ali Sabry