ABDULLA
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Dynamic T&C Leader with a proven track record at Alstom Transport Australia, demonstrating expertise in team leadership and electrical troubleshooting. Successfully spearheaded initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency, utilizing skills in Computer Based Interlocking and performance management. Recognized for significant achievements in cross-departmental collaboration, focusing on innovative solutions and excellence in execution. Committed to driving continuous improvement and operational excellence within the industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CBI T&C Leader
Alstom Transport Australia
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends in order to apply best practices.
- Implemented effective communication protocols within the organization.
- Established clear roles, responsibilities, expectations, timelines, and resources for team projects.
- Facilitated collaboration between departments to ensure successful project completion.
- Provided guidance and support to team members on operational issues.
- Scheduled shifts according to workload requirements.
- Monitored workflow processes and identified areas of improvement.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress, identify challenges, and develop solutions.
- Created detailed reports on employee performance metrics for senior leadership review.
- Identified training needs for staff members and developed appropriate programs.
- Assessed team performance against established goals and objectives.
- Examined completed work to detect defects and verify conformance to specifications.
- Participated in potential new hire interviewing sessions to help identify qualified candidates.
- Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
- Coordinated with other department supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and project alignment.
- Implemented new operational procedures, increasing efficiency.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
SIGNALING, IXL T&C Engineer
ALSTOM Transport SA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2018 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: Riyadh Metro Lines 4, 5, and 6.
- Major role in the deployment of interlocking equipment to Lines 4, 5, and 6 of the Riyadh metro by rigorous testing and commissioning after handover from the installation team.
- Applauded for the on-time execution of tasks by leading a team of four technicians and a contract engineer to work on over 12 stations and one depot.
- Preparation and updating of test procedures and test reports according to IXL subsystem requirements, and as per comments received from the customer (point machine tests, signals, trackside emergency buttons, relays, axle counters, etc.).
- Reviewing the complete package of design documents (cable lists, circuit book, terminal frame drawings, cable plans, cable layouts).
- Etc.) In order to anticipate any design deficiencies before starting the activities on-site.
- Installation of the latest databases into Smart IOs, IXL, MooN, cubicle, etc.
- Review of the subsystem delivery sheet in accordance with the commissioning lot, and respective suggestions for safe train movement in terms of the IXL subsystem.
- Performing partial acceptance tests in the presence of quality, installation, and customer representatives.
- Adept at reading any 2D design documents.
- Commissioning of blue light stations (emergency SPKS buttons on trackside).
- Conformity and acceptance tests on cabinets and power supply units in the signaling equipment room.
- Implementing all needed simulators, whether hardware simulators of trackside elements, or software simulators using Alstom proprietary tools.
- Adjustment of points and switches so that the movements and detections are under the tolerance defined by the design specification.
- Updating the design drawings (redlining) as per constraints on the site.
- Troubleshooting the cable and wiring on equipment and junction boxes, in accordance with design drawings.
- Supporting train movement during the T&C phase (simulation of block occupancy, PSD close/open, SPKS activation, Balise misplacement, point detection failures, etc.).
- Creating inspection requests and handling the issues, enhancements suggested by quality, customer, and pitching them to the design and construction team.
- Manage the interface with the PSD department, rolling stock department, Construction, MEP, and various other departments involved in the consortium.
- Ensuring support to the Axle Counter team, Power Supply team, and other OEMs for debugging and fine-tuning activities.
- Use of calibrated measurement tools to make observations and calculations of power, voltage, equipment status, and connectivity.
- Ensure data is transmitted to the data communication system (communication backbone), and then to central control for the IXL subsystem.
- Arrange for generator or UPS facilities in places where temporary power needs to be supplied, with the help of purchase and administrator teams.
- Raising defects to the design team with the relevant defect management tool.
- Defusing of ZC, LC, and CIXL with dedicated software tools.
- Carrying out defusing, software update, and firmware update of SMIO modules.
- Riyadh Metro Line 4, 5, and 6.
Testing & Commissioning Engineer
VALVITALIA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
02.2016 - 10.2018
- Company Overview: RIYADH METRO LINE-3
- Responsible for erection, testing, trouble shooting, commissioning and operation support of electrical equipment’s in Line-3 RIYADH Metro
- Monitor the electrical work carried out as per the approved drawing and the progress as per the approved construction program for accurate and timely installations
- Responsible for erection, testing, trouble shooting, commissioning and operation support of electrical equipment’s
- Identifying the cable routing and sizing as per the approved drawing and following up the proper cable laying has done or not
- Carrying out works in customer’s premises in accordance with client’s quality standard
- Distributing proper skilled manpower for the dedicated work and making the necessary arrangements as per site requirements
- Complete necessary documentation as per the company policy
- Examine systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation
- RIYADH METRO LINE-3
Electrical Engineer
NAGESH Electricals
, INDIA
07.2014 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: MESCOM, CLASS-1 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
- Arrange materials and manpower in time as per the construction program, material flowsheet and manpower histogram
- Making the detail schedule for progress of installation work and reporting to the main contractor or client
- Monitor the work of electrical supervisors and provide guidance as needed
- Responsible for photocell installation, Testing & commissioning
- Co-ordinate with the other department’s day to day in order to avoid any interference with electrical construction
- Clearing and closing of the punch list Raised by the Client during walkthrough and Inspection
- Updating Project reports on work accomplishments
- Maintain records by documenting installation
- MESCOM, CLASS-1 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Belgaum, INDIA08-2013
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Computer Based Interlocking
- Team management
- Electrical and Electronics Knowledge
- Troubleshooting
- Team leadership
- Equipment troubleshooting
- KPI development
- Performance management
Affiliations
Saudi Council of Engineer’s (SCE), 282800, Engineer (Electrical Engineer), from Jan 2016
Websites
Languages
English
References
- Rachid AMZAL, IXL Team Leader, ALSTOM, 0594748623, rachid.amzal@alstomgroup.com
- Rachid JAOUI, Project T&C Manager, ALSTOM, 0598248714, rachid.jaoui@alstomgroup.com
- Flavio ALMEIDA, Deputy Project T&C Manager, ALSTOM, 0596018456, flavio.almeida@alstomgroup.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Outdoor games
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/29/91
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Driving License: KSA, India
- Marital Status: Married
Placeofbirth
Manipal, India
Timeline
CBI T&C Leader
Alstom Transport Australia
08.2022 - Current
SIGNALING, IXL T&C Engineer
ALSTOM Transport SA
11.2018 - 08.2022
Testing & Commissioning Engineer
VALVITALIA
02.2016 - 10.2018
Electrical Engineer
NAGESH Electricals
07.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Visvesvaraya Technological University
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