Zeynal Sabas
Senior Electrical Engineer
Alphington,VIC
Summary
Experienced electrical engineer with expertise in designing and commissioning automation systems for power generation, transmission, and distribution. Skilled in control systems, SCADA, and PLC development using industry protocols like Modbus TCP, IEC61850, and DNP3. Well-versed in conducting Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) to ensure projects meet industry standards. Dedicated to delivering reliable and cost-effective solutions and providing mentorship to optimize project outcomes.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of System Engineering and Commissioning
Power Technology Engineered Solutions
Melbourne, Victoria
7 2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Provided system testing for monitoring progress, and recording defects.
- Developed organizational processes, job results and accurate forecasts necessary to reach projected milestones.
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware.
- Delivered reliable technical support for clients'' post-installation inquiries or concerns promptly and effectively.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to safety protocols during project execution.
- Enhanced operational efficiency through the design and implementation of new SCADA applications and systems.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
Design and Commissioning Engineer
Power Technology Engineered Solutions
Melbourne, Victoria
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Expertise in the operation and maintenance of 3-phase C&I-scale drives, inverters, and generators.
- Proficient in utilizing Linux Embedded systems software, including Lua, Go, and Python, resulting in efficient system performance.
- Adept in managing low voltage electrical power distribution systems, including primary and secondary systems.
- Skilled in configuring and programming multi-function protection relays to ensure system reliability.
- Proficient in PLC programming and DC systems, ensuring optimal process control.
- Experienced in maintaining electrical cabinet and switchboard safety systems to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Proven ability to effectively analyze and troubleshoot software problems, resulting in timely resolution.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing escalations and logging device failures during testing to ensure project success.
- Possess strong technical documentation skills, effectively communicating complex technical information to cross-functional teams.
Substation Automation Systems Engineer
Tansel Enerji Sistemleri San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
Istanbul, Turkey
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Contributed to marketing, pre-sales, and business development efforts to drive revenue growth.
- Implemented Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
- Demonstrated proficiency in SCADA programming utilizing platforms such as Siemens WinCC, ABB MicroSCADA, Zenon, and SEL RTAC HMI.
- Adept in DCS programming, specifically utilizing ABB Ability DCS 800xA, resulting in optimized process control.
- Possessed hands-on experience in RTU, PLC, and HMI code development, as well as configuring, programming, and commissioning protection relays.
- Showcased expertise in industrial communication protocols, including DNP3.0, IEC101-104, SNMP, IEC61850, Modbus, OPC DA, OPC XML DA, OPC UA, SEL Protocol, FTP, Telnet, Network design, PRP-HSR, RSTP.
- Prepared technical documentation, including operator manuals, design reports, electrical drawings, communication diagrams, test procedures, and functional control descriptions, ensuring clear and concise communication of project details.
- Designed high availability strategies to minimize downtime during critical systems outages or disaster recovery scenarios.
SCADA System Test and Commissioning Engineer
KOZTEK Elektrik ve Enerji Teknolojileri
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Implemented Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to ensure compliance with customer requirements, resulting in successful commissioning.
- Proficient in SCADA Programming, utilizing platforms such as Siemens WinCC, ABB MicroSCADA, Zenon, and SEL RTAC HMI, resulting in optimized system performance.
- Adept in RTU, PLC, and HMI code development, utilizing ABB, Siemens, and Mikronika platforms, resulting in efficient system control.
- Skilled in configuring, programming, and commissioning protection relays, including SEL, ABB, Schneider, and Siemens, resulting in improved system reliability.
- Possess expertise in industrial communication protocols, including IEC 61850, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-101/104, Modbus, OPC, network design, PRP-HSR, RSTP, resulting in seamless integration with other systems.
- Prepared technical documentation, including operator manuals, design reports, electrical drawings, communication diagrams, test procedures, and functional control descriptions, to ensure clear and concise communication of project details, resulting in improved stakeholder understanding.
- Provided device testing for monitoring progress and recording defects.
- Provided device testing for monitoring progress, and recording defects.
- Developed organizational processes, job results and accurate forecasts necessary to reach projected milestones.
Control System Engineer
KONTROLMATİK
Istanbul, Turkey
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Expertise in ABB MicroSCADA SYS600 Pro, resulting in efficient and accurate monitoring and control of power distribution systems.
- Proficient in ABB RTU implementation, resulting in reliable remote monitoring and control.
- Adept in configuring, programming, and commissioning ABB and Schneider Protection Relays, resulting in improved system reliability and safety.
- Skilled in Power Studio Scada (Circutor) for advanced power system monitoring, analysis, and control.
- Proficient in communication protocols such as IEC61850, Modbus, IEC104, and IEC103 for seamless integration with other systems, resulting in improved communication and control.
Education
Master of Engineering - MEng - Electrical Engineering
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC 05.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Gaziantep
Gaziantep,Turkey 04.2011 - 01.2017
Skills
Electrical safety standards
Power systems
HMI development
Power Distribution
IEC 61131-3 Standard
Communication protocols
SCADA System Design
Battery Storage Systems
Control systems design
SCADA Systems
High voltage engineering
Substation Design
Power generation
Network protocols
TCP/IP protocol
Network Architecture
Websites
Certification
Registered Professional Engineer, National Engineering Register
Timeline
Design and Commissioning Engineer
Power Technology Engineered Solutions
07.2022 - 07.2024
Master of Engineering - MEng - Electrical Engineering
RMIT University
05.2022 - 12.2023
Substation Automation Systems Engineer
Tansel Enerji Sistemleri San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
06.2020 - 12.2021
SCADA System Test and Commissioning Engineer
KOZTEK Elektrik ve Enerji Teknolojileri
01.2018 - 12.2019
Control System Engineer
KONTROLMATİK
09.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Gaziantep
04.2011 - 01.2017
Registered Professional Engineer, National Engineering Register
Head of System Engineering and Commissioning
Power Technology Engineered Solutions
7 2024 - Current
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