Michael Khier
Moorebank,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Project Engineer with extensive experience at Adnoc Drilling Company, excelling in project management and cost estimation. Proven track record in overseeing electrical projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in electrical troubleshooting and adept at people management, driving successful project outcomes in high-stakes environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer (Part Time)
Stratus Power UAE
01.2021 - Current
- Working on oilfields projects in UAE starting from small projects (rig overhauling, maintenance) to deliver big projects such as starting new rigs and commissioning and staff training
- I work on these projects by job as it's based in Emirates while I run my own electrical business in Australia and Freelancing estimation works for small electrical businesses.
Project / Estimation Engineer (Part Time)
Saint Boctor Pty Ltd
06.2016 - Current
- Plan reading, cable pair, and jumpering.
- BTS Installation.
- Cutover, testing, and fault finding.
- DC Rack Installation, Commissioning, and Testing (including: Fault Finding / Rectification)
- Fixed network troubleshooting and fault finding.
- Collaborated with project managers to assess project scope and requirements.
- Developed accurate cost estimates for construction projects at Saint Boctor Pty Ltd.
- Utilized estimation software to streamline the bidding process for clients.
Commissioning & Maintenance Electrician
Google
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Perform maintenance for the Data halls, Racks energizing and bonding
- Health check for all cabling and terminations
- I was the only registered electrical maintenance electrician in all Sydney data halls.
Field Service & Commissioning Engineer
Homag Australia
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Installing woodworking machine (edgebanders, CNC machines, Automatic saw, Automatic cranes)
- Execute preventive maintenance for customer's machine
- Commissioning for new machines including mechanical leveling & programming and training staff.
Electrical Project Engineer
Adnoc Drilling Company (NDC Abu Dhabi)
02.2012 - 03.2015
- Planning, overseeing electrical projects from conception to completion
- Commissioning for new rigs and old over-hauled rigs
- Co-ordination with stakeholders, managing budgets & timelines
- Ensuring compliance with electrical codes and standards
- Troubleshooting technical issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Electrical Asset Manager & Co-ordinator
Burgan Well Drilling (BWD Kuwait)
06.2010 - 01.2012
- Working on maximizing the value of the rig assets by developing and implementing strategies for asset acquisition
- Conducting financial analysis, monitoring asset performance
- Assessing risk, ensuring compliance with regulation.
- Oversee and optimize portfolio of financial investment.
Electrical Maintenance Planner & Co-ordinator
Egyptian Drilling Company (Maersk Drilling international)
08.2007 - 05.2010
- Planning for maintenance schedule for all rig electrical equipments including third party companies and contractors
- Cost estimation & managing work orders, material requests
- Ensuring compliance with safety standards
- Resource Allocation, collaborating with maintenance teams.
Electrical Maintenance & Service Engineer
Egyptian Drilling Company (Maersk Drilling international)
06.2005 - 08.2007
- Participating in routine & non-routine jobs done on offshore & onshore drilling rigs
- Ensuring inspections and maintenance on electromechanical equipment are carried out
- Provide onsite installation, validation, and commissioning of electrical & electronic instruments
- Operating, maintaining and repairing power generation and distribution equipment, i.e., generators and engine controls, motors, PLC, switchgears, transformers, protection sensors etc
- As well as general rig equipment such as HVAC system, refrigeration plants, power and communication systems, lighting, etc.
Education
Electrician license - Electrical License
Superior Training Centre
Ingleburn, NSW09-2021
Bachelor of Science - Professional Electrical Engineer,skill Level 1
Accrediation From Engineers Australia
08-2014
B.SC in Electrical Power & machines engineering -
Helwan University
05.2004
Skills
- Field service
- People management
- Progress documentation
- Planning and deployment
- Document management
- Controls monitoring
- Project management
- Cost estimation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Commissioning procedures
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety management
- Quality assurance
Courses Training Australia
- First Aid & white card
- Ausgrid & Endeavour Induction to work on the network
- Test & Tag
- Working at Heights
- Telecommunication cables jointing
- PMP candidate
- Electrical estimation by Candels USA
Overseas Training Courses
- Team membership, ADES drilling Company, 2014
- Maintenance for AC, DC motors, Randy smith, Egypt, 2014
- AC Generator maintenance, Mantrac Egypt, 2013
- Safety Leadership, Egyptian Drilling Company, 2010
- International Computer Drive License, Ministry of Communication, 2009
- PLC Trouble shooting & maintenance, ABB University, Egypt (VFD), 2007
- Course on Electrical Sensors, Egyptian Drilling Company, 2007
- Course on Electrical Inspection, Sitco Training Company, 2006
- Preventive maintenance, Egyptian Drilling Company, 2006
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Project Engineer (Part Time)
Stratus Power UAE
01.2021 - Current
Commissioning & Maintenance Electrician
Google
01.2020 - 11.2020
Project / Estimation Engineer (Part Time)
Saint Boctor Pty Ltd
06.2016 - Current
Field Service & Commissioning Engineer
Homag Australia
08.2015 - 05.2016
Electrical Project Engineer
Adnoc Drilling Company (NDC Abu Dhabi)
02.2012 - 03.2015
Electrical Asset Manager & Co-ordinator
Burgan Well Drilling (BWD Kuwait)
06.2010 - 01.2012
Electrical Maintenance Planner & Co-ordinator
Egyptian Drilling Company (Maersk Drilling international)
08.2007 - 05.2010
Electrical Maintenance & Service Engineer
Egyptian Drilling Company (Maersk Drilling international)
06.2005 - 08.2007
Electrician license - Electrical License
Superior Training Centre
Bachelor of Science - Professional Electrical Engineer,skill Level 1
Accrediation From Engineers Australia
B.SC in Electrical Power & machines engineering -
Helwan University
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