Ahmed Farag Ibrahim Abdelhak

OHTL (Project Management, Construction, Technical & Bidding)

Riyadh – Saudi Arabia (+966556046319) / Cairo – Egypt (+201092866506)

Email: ACPOWER2010@YAHOO.COM

Personal data Summary:

 +15 years of total experience in electrical engineering.
 Birth date: 25\03\1986  PMP Certified from PMI.
 Marital status: Married  Experience with Three Electricity Companies in the Middle East (Egyptian
 Nationality: Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company in Egypt, National Grid SA in Saudi Arabia &
Education KAHRAMAA in Qatar).
 Experience with 3 Main Contractors for OHTL in the Middle East (Energya PTS
& Giza Cables Industries in Egypt and Al-Babtain Contracting in Saudi Arabia).
 B.Sc. of Engineering from Benha
 (+14Years) Extensive Experience in Overhead Transmission Lines;
University.
+10 years in Project Management (6 years as Project Manager in Egypt &
 Specialization: Power and Electrical
Qatar with EETC & KM and +4 years as Project Coordinator in Egypt & Saudi
Machines.
Arabia with EETC & NG SA), in addition to 2 years as Site Manager for OHTL &
 Graduation year: 2008.
2 years as Senior Bidding Engineer for EHV & HV Transmission lines.
 Cumulative grade: Good.
 +14 years' experience in EHV and HV (500kV, 400kV, 380kV, 220kV, 132kV,
 Graduation project grade:
115kV, 110kV, 66kV & 33kV) Electrical Transmission Systems.
Excellent.
 Transmission Engineering Specialist for National Grid SA - Saudi Electricity
 Graduation project:
Company at Technical Support Department for the Saudi Electricity Network
Interconnection of Arab Electric
including Construction, Rehabilitation, Diversion & Relocation, O&M of
Power System with the Egyptian
Transmission Assets such as Overhead Transmission lines and Underground
Electric Power System in Present &
Cables from 110kV up to 380kV in all operation areas (COA, EOA, WOA & SOA).
Future (Egypt-Jordan & KSA).
 Project Leader for Two Major projects in National Grid SA with Maintenance
Objectives
partner (Engie Laborelec) related to assessment of Overhead Line concrete
foundation by using Non-destructive test Equipment and Overhead Line
Lightning Mitigation Study.
 To secure a challenging position in
 Technical Member for Two Major projects in National Grid SA with R&D
a reputable organization to expand
partner (EPRI) related to Structure & Foundation Corrosion Management and
my learnings, knowledge, and skills.
Conductor & Connector Condition Assessment.
 Seeking a challenging career
 Technical Member in KAHRAMAA for updating the Overhead line portion of
through sharing experiences with
KM Regulations for Works in the Vicinity of Electricity Transmission
teamwork in multinational
Installations (EN-G1, Issue 2).
company.
 Technical Member in KAHRAMAA for reviewing & evaluating the submittal of
Accreditations OHTL during bidding, construction stages.
 Authorized user for Arc GIS program & Qatar Design Review System (QDRS)
to review & approve the new projects which affected the existing Electricity
 Project Management Professional
Network and provide the optimum technical solutions & recommendations.
(PMP) Certificate from PMI.
 Engineering Accreditation from GCC Approvals:
Saudi Council of Engineers.  Transmission Engineering Specialist at National Grid SA - Saudi Electricity
 Engineering Accreditation from Company (HQ).
Egyptian Engineers Syndicate.  400kV Senior Authorized Engineer from Director of Electricity Network
Affairs of KAHRAMAA for all Transmission assets such as Overhead
Skills Transmission lines, Underground Cables & Substations from 11kV up to 400kV
and operates all types of 400kV/ 220kV /132kV/ 66kV/ 33kV/11kV
 Leadership Management skills. switchgears.

Major Experience:
Time management
 Strong decision maker.
 Negotiation skills.  Overhead Transmission Lines: Project Management, Construction, Technical
 Exceptional communication skills. Support, Operation & Maintenance, Technical Evaluation for OHTL projects,
 Problem-solving skills. Tendering, Technical Office, Factory Acceptance Test and Site Inspection.
 Experiences:

 Job title: Transmission Engineering Specialist.

 Period: From October 2022 till Now.
 Company: National Grid SA – Outsourced by HAKA.

- Project Leader/ Coordinator for Two Major projects in National Grid SA with
Maintenance partner (Engie Laborelec) related to assessment of Overhead Line
concrete foundation by using Non-destructive test Equipment and Overhead Line
Lightning Mitigation Study.
- Create a strategic evaluation plan for the existing Overhead transmission lines.
- Initiate the Fast-Response committee for OHTL failure/collapsed tower cases.
- Technical Member for Two Major projects in National Grid SA with R&D partner (EPRI) related to Structure &
Foundation Corrosion Management and Conductor & Connector Condition Assessment (Initial Stage).
- Review & update the Unified Civil contract for maintenance of access road, Sand Removal, rehabilitation of tower
foundations, installation of crash barrier & flood protection for Overhead transmission line towers in Central
Operating Area.
- Coordinate with the concerned departments in National grid COA for diversion & rerouting projects for EHV &
HV OHTL and Underground Cables from 110kV up to 380kV.
- Review the technical documents (SOW & TDS) in COA for the new route of 132kV Overhead transmission lines
in Al Jilah – Al Quwaiiyah – Al Ruwaidah.
- Technical Specialist for the Saudi Electricity Network including Construction, Diversion/Modification, O&M of
Transmission Assets for EHV & HV OHTL and Underground Cables from 110kV up to 380kV.
- Support all Operation Areas (COA, EOA, WOA & SOA) to monitor & upgrade the existing network to maintain
the reliability in the network.
- Review the existing modern techniques and compare it with GCC modern techniques to have a unique modern
Electricity System in the Middle East.

 Previous Jobs:
 Job title: Project Manager (OHTL & PSS).
1  Period: (2 Years) from January 2021 till September 2022.
 Company: Giza Integrated Solutions – Giza Cable Industries (Egypt).

- Working as Project Manager for Overhead Transmission Line Projects & Power Switching Stations (PSS)
Projects from Site survey, Mobilization, Soil Investigation, Civil Works, Erection, Stringing and Testing &
Commissioning.
- Achieving the target date for Energization of the fast-track projects.
- Ensure the site team is following the Company & client requirements of HSE.
- Support & participate in bidding stage for OHTL projects by providing detailed breakdown.
- Technical support for the design department to be finding the optimum technical solutions which will have the
optimal cost that meet the technical specification & project requirements.
- Negotiate with subcontractors and review the availability of their resources to avoid any delay/risk.
- Support & participate by reviewing the technical submittals with the technical office team.
- Review the details of MR, PO, ITP, and FATs for all project materials.
- Monitor project progress and set deadlines to maintain the project as per the time schedule.
- Attend site weekly progress meeting with the consultant & client and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
- Manage the project team, set the ground rules and motivate all staff to achieve the project goals.
- Dealing with all stakeholders to maintain the project as per the time schedule.
- Review the progress invoice and maintain the project cost as per the budget & Cash In- Cash out plan.
- Initiate MRR at site with the Client to can submit & proceed the invoice of supplied materials.
- Attend FAT for Silicone Rubber (Polymer/Composite) Insulators, AAAC & ACSR Conductors, Galvanized Steel
Towers, Fittings & Accessories.

 Projects: -
- Project Manager: The turnkey implementation for Construction of 4 Terminal towers & 4 Power
Switching Stations (PSS) for diversion of the contradicting OHTLs (220kV El Ameria/El Ethelyn – 220kV
El Ameria/Mogamaa El Ghazl – 220kV Mogamaa El Ghazl/Abo El Matamier) with Bashaier El Khier-6
Project - contract price 25M L.E.
- Project Manager: Fast-track Project in Cairo Zone for the Modification works for 220kV OHTL El
Basateen / El Narges which conflict with the construction of with the road leading to the axis of Hasballah
Al Kafrawi, the scope of work covers the construction of 5 new towers with all materials up to stringing
and dismantling 5 towers with all materials - contract price 20.5 M L.E.
- Project Manager: Fast-track Project in Cairo Zone for the modification works of 66kV OHTL South
Saff / El Korymat Shamsya which conflict with the construction of with Kafr El-Salihin water treatment
plant project, the scope of work covers the construction of 4 new towers with all materials up to stringing
and dismantling 4 towers with all materials - contract price 6.7 M L.E.
- Project Manager: The turnkey implementation for Construction of 220 KV Double Circuit OHTL
Ismaelia East substation / WPS (1) substation, with approximate length (55) km Triple bundle per phase
using AAAC 405 mm conductors' type and shield wire OPGW - contract price 253M L.E.
- Project Manager: The turnkey basis of the approach cables and patch panels for 15 routes 500kV, the
project covers design, manufacture, factory test, delivery, installation & commissioning, the total length of
approach cables are 30kM and the total number of patch panels is 50 indoor termination boxes - contract
price 2M L.E.

- Project Manager for RTV Coating & Maintenance.

 Job title: OHL Engineer (Operation & Maintenance).

2  Period: (4 Years) from December 2016 – December 2020.
 Company: Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation “KAHRAMAA” (Qatar).

 Core Responsibilities:

- Project Manager for Routine Maintenance & Breakdown Repairs Contract & RTV Coating of Insulators in
220kV/ 132kV/ 66kV/ 33kV OHL Contract from (2017-2020)
- Review the progress of Routine Maintenance & Breakdown Repairs Contract & Verifies the diary sheets.
- Review the progress of RTV Coating of Insulators in 220kV/ 132kV/ 66kV/ 33kV OHL Contract.
- Technical member of the review and updating Committee for the 2nd version of KAHRAMAA Regulations for
works in the Vicinity of electricity transmission installations (EN-G1).
- Technical evaluation member for the new tender GTC/989/2020 for Routine maintenance & breakdown repairs
of EHV & HV Overhead lines.
- Technical evaluation member for GTC/950/2019 for Establishment of EHV & HV OHTL.
- Authorized user assigned from Electricity Network Planning Department Manager for using Arc GIS
program & Qatar Design Review System (QDRS) to review & approve the new projects which affected
the exist Electricity Network and provide the optimum technical solutions & recommendations.
- Inspects overhead lines circuits as per the plan/ schedule in order to detect any potential weak points and take
preventive action before break-down to improve the system reliability.
- Operates all types of 400kV/ 220kV /132kV/ 66kV/ 33kV/11kV switchgears and associated equipment as 400kV
Senior Authorized Engineer from Director of Electricity Network Affairs of KAHRAMAA.
- Attend FAT for Clamps and Accessories for ACCC Amsterdam conductor – Mosdorfer (GTC/950/2019).
- Responsible for timely completion of annual work programs to ensure proper maintenance of overhead lines.
- Performs standby duty for OHL and Carries out the necessary repair process of faults in the 400kV /220kV/ 132kV/
66kV/ 33kV overhead lines to ensure restoration of supply at the earliest.
- Develops safety document for the maintenance, repairing and commissioning, dismantling work of the
transmission 400kV/ 220kV/ 132kV/ 66kV/ 33kV overhead lines.
- Conducts closing/opening operations of lines for planned events due to external agency requirements, such as
overhead line crossings etc.
- Review and approve Service Information Sheet (SIS) to give permission for contractors to work in the Vicinity of
Overhead Line Right of Way (ROW).
- Review the Scope of Work for OHL/UG Cables/Pipeline/Road construction contractors which interface with the
existing Overhead lines network.
- Conducts technical evaluation of all materials used for 400kV/ 220kV/ 132kV/ 66kV/ 33kV Overhead lines to
ensure compliance to international standards and internal quality standards.
- Carries out and ensures compliance of all activities within the Maintenance Section are in line with Kahramaa
health and safety regulations.
- Conducts technical evaluation of tender documents related to maintenance, diversion work etc.
- Manages the contract and conducts safety inspections for transmission lines and substations.
- Tracks the spare parts stock consumptions and raises requirements of spare parts.
- Assists the Senior Engineer in preparing defects list and other technical aspects.
- Assists the Senior Engineer in preparing scope of works, specifications and evaluation for maintenance contract
and purchase related work.
- Conducts periodic site inspection work for works within the Vicinity of Overhead Line RoW.

 Job title: Site Manager - OHTL

3  Period: (2 Years) from October 2014 – October 2016.
 Company: Al Babtain Contracting Company (Saudi Arabia).

- I worked as Site manager on a project double circuit 110 kV OHTL Yanbu-3 / Al Muajjiz at Yanbu city (NGSA
& Saudi Aramco).
- LSTK Basis project, contract price: 35.4 million SAR, Route Length: 12.5 km, Double circuit, Twin bundle AAAC
500 mm2, Two OPGW 96 fiber, Lattice steel tower.
- Site Survey, prepare base design for materials, negotiate with suppliers & Subcontractors, Attend SEC meetings, Supervise
Duplex System as painting for Steel towers & RTV coating for Porcelain Long Rod Insulators, Manage all site activities
"Mobilization, Construction of access road, Soil Investigations, Construction Pads, Foundations".
- Dealing with subcontractors to do RTV Coating & Duplex system that matching our budget.
- Finalizing the site handover obstacles with the Royal Commission of Yanbu.
- Support the technical team to prepare the Base Design documents for OHTL materials.
- Attend the coating of insulators (RTV) and witness of all procedures and tests.
- Attend the Full-Scale Loading Test for the new design of Suspension & tension towers at Al Babtain testing station.
- Attend site training for Duplex Tower Painting System for steel tower with HEMPEL team and supervise the
contractor during the complete process.

 Job title: Senior Bidding Engineer for Projects of EHV & HV OHTL.
4  Period: (2 Years) from November 2012 – October 2014.
 Company: Energya Power & Telecom Solutions –– Helal El Sewedy (EGYPT).

Job description: -
- Preparation of the technical file for tenders for projects of EHV & HV OHTL.
- Study contracts and technical specifications for projects of EHV & HV OHTL.
- Create BOQ if it’s not available and make breakdown for lump-sum quantities.
- Preparation of the cost comparison for all suppliers and get the best price with the acceptable criteria.
- Preparation of the cost sheet for projects of EHV & HV OHTL.
- Help suppliers in the technical aspects in the preparation of the design according to the requirements of the project
owner.
- Provide technical solutions and suggestions as an alternative offer for the project owner.

 Job title: Project Coordinator & Technical Office Engineer – EHV OHTLs.
5  Company: Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (Egypt).
 Period: (3 Years) from October 2009 – October 2012.

Job description: -
- I worked as Project Coordinator for 500kV OHTL D/C & S/C (2009-2012).
- Study contracts and technical specifications for projects of OHTL.
- Study of the draft bid documents for ±500kV HVDC interconnection between the Arab
Republic of Egypt and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for OHTL portion.
- Follow-up Abu Quir – Badr 500kV S/C OHTL Project. (Main Contractor Cobra
Electricidade Co. & El Sewedy Electric T&D Company).
- Follow-up Abu Quir / Kafr El Zayat / Bassous 500kV D/C OHTL Project. (Main
Contractor KEC International Limited Company).
- Inspection of Insulators at ECMEI, Conductors at El Sewedy Cables & El Sewedy
Energya and Towers at Metalco, Al Babtain & ASF (Proto-Type & Tower Materials).
- Witness for all tests of Conductors type (ACSR 490/65 mm2, AACSR 94.1 mm2, AAAC
506.7 mm2, GSW 108 mm2, Earth Wire 74.4 mm2 & OPGW) & Witness for all tests of
towers (Mechanical & Chemical).
- Follow-up visit work sites weekly.
- Follow-up to the project schedule and performance rates & review Invoices.
- Prepare Daily, Weekly & Monthly Reports.
 Job Benefits: -
- Know-how of Inspection on Insulators, Conductors and Towers.
- Know-how to handle and apply standards as ASTM, IEC, DIN & B.S.
- Attendance of Seminars of Insulators for LAPP & NGK Companies.

 Job title: Maintenance Engineer for Electronics and Automatic Control.

6  Company: Aircraft Factory – Arab Organization for Industrialization (Egypt).
 Period: (6 Months) from April 2009 – September 2009.

Job description: -

- Working as a maintenance engineer in machine control for Hartford CNC machines, Wire cutting and drilling
spark machines that using SIEMENS and HEIDENHAIN control.

 Job title: Maintenance and Installations Engineer.

7  Place: Red Sea World Group – Blue Star Company (Egypt).
 Period: (6 Months) from October 2008 – March 2009.

Job description: -

- Working as a maintenance engineer in machine control (contactors, relays, pressure switch, dry running,
thermostats, and level controllers) for Cafitesse, Espresso Coffee Machines & Juice machines.

 Courses: -
- Training on Emergency Mobile Tower 132-230kV from (INESING SRL – ITALY) in WOA.
- Training on Emergency Restoration System from (LINDSEY SYSTEMS – USA) in WOA.
- Practical Workshop on Duplex Tower Painting System from HEMPEL – Saudi Arabia.
- Effective Supervision Skills, Effective communications & Arts of dealing and Finance for Non-Financial
Courses at AlFarabi HIT – Saudi Arabia.
- PMP Course (Introduction - PMBok 5th edition) at Saudi Human Resources Development – Saudi Arabia.
- Administrative & Behavioral skills for Managers & Engineers at SHRD – Saudi Arabia.
- OPGW Training Course at El Sewedy Electric – Egypt.
- Hand-Over of OHTL / Fundamentals of OHTL maintenance / Safety and Supervision Courses at
Networks Training Center of Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (NTC EETC) – Egypt.
- Modern methods to define, identify, evaluate and control risks in the electrical stations at Cairo Regional Control
Center – Egypt.
- PLC SIEMENS S7-300 & S7-200 Course “Using FBD & LADDER” (25&45 hours).
- Projects Management & Human Resources Development Courses at National Egyptian Development
Association.
- International Computer Driving License (ICDL) Course at IBM training center.
- PLC, Distribution, Automatic Control Courses at Al Shrooq Training Center (21 hours, 18 hours & 36 hours).

 References: -
SN Contact Name Title / (Company) E-mail Mobile No.
Eng. Ahmed Farag Design Department Manager egypt.ohtl@gmail.com +201275157960
1
Mohamed Ibrahim at Giza Cables Industries
Eng. Mohamed Tendering Manager at El
2 m.abdelrahman@elsewedy.com +201111085618
Abd El Rahman Sewedy Electric
Eng. Mahmoud General Manager at Power
3 eldemerdash80@gmail.com +966540757529
El Demerdash Tower Company
Eng. Islam Azab Project Manager at Giza
4 i.azab@giza-is.com +201111655249
El Shorbagy Cables Industries
Eng. Habib Ur OHL Engineer -
5 hkhan@km.qa +97455420868
Rehman Leghari KAHRAMAA
Eng. Mohamed Technical Office Manager -
6 m.ismaiel@giza-is.com +201020014386
Ismail Gaber Giza Cable Industries
All certificates are available upon request