Ali Al-Zouabi
Austin,TX
Summary
Innovative Senior Automation Engineer known for productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in power system automation, system integration, and continuous improvement methodologies. Committed to leveraging these abilities for streamlined operations and impactful automation solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Automation Engineer
Blue Ridge Power
Asheville, NC
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Led and managed the execution of SCADA across 2GW of utility-scale renewable energy projects.
- Developed and managed SCADA solutions that are compliant with IEEE-2800 regulations.
- Oversaw and developed dynamic models (PSCAD) that achieved 99% accuracy against field results.
- Optimized IBR reliability of 2GW worth of projects by overseeing the development and management of Inverter System Settings.
- Led system tests across various ISOs including reactive power capability tests, voltage step tests, and Frequency (PFR and FFR) step tests to ensure compliance with regional requirements.
Power System Automation Engineer
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc
Charlotte, NC
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Effectively directed and supervised numerous Microgrid initiatives across different military sites throughout the United States.
- Created microgrid controller code for multiple projects utilizing different energy assets, such as natural gas, diesel, bi-fuel generators, IBRs, and Combined Heat & Power.
- Developed controller code with grid and islanded functions, including economic dispatch algorithms, islanding detection schemes, system black start, load shedding, topology tracking, and seamless synchronization.
- Designed comprehensive HMI screens for Microgrid applications to enhance operational efficiency through features like system one-line representations, asset management functionality, and user-friendly alarming interfaces.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12-2019
Skills
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
- Control System Design
- Microgrid Design
- Modeling (PSCAD)
- Commissioning
- Project Management
Power Plant Controls
Timeline
Senior Automation Engineer
Blue Ridge Power
08.2022 - 09.2024
Power System Automation Engineer
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc
02.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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