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Ali Amer

Macomb Township,MI

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Great Lakes Water Authority
Detroit, MI
06.2018 - Current

Great Lakes Water Authority is a regional water authority in the U.S. state of Michigan.

It provides drinking water treatment, drinking water distribution, and wastewater treatment services for the Southeast Michigan communities.

  • Analyzing the readings received from various sites meters, and comparing it with the basic specifications to determinate the billing concerns, and creating the periodic calibration tables.
  • Performed testing, calibration, installation and troubleshooting of various instruments, like a Mag Meter programing and testing, by using CalMaster for ABB Mag Meter or SITRANS F M Verificator for SIEMENS Mag Meter.
  • performed troubleshooting using the advanced diagnostic equipment, P&ID system diagrams and electrical schematics.
  • Maintained and repaired peripheral like remote terminal unit (RTU) components (SCADAPAC, HART Module and radio).
  • Performed troubleshooting using Created detailed documentation of system changes, repairs and upgrades.
  • Provided technical support in the form of guidance, advice and training on instrumentation and controls projects.
  • Monitored system status indicators to ensure reliable operation of all components with Wholesale Automated Meter Reading Portal (WAMR Portal).
  • Conducted routine testing of equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Instrumentation Engineer

Samsung Engineering Company
Basrah, Iraq
11.2014 - 09.2015

Global engineering firm concentrating on industrial, petrochemical, oil and gas operations.

Project: West Qurna Project-2, project scope included large-scale

construction, drilling and petroleum extraction for client LUKOIL.

  • Carrying out and follow up all the instrumentation and control works according to P&ID diagram and instrumentation wiring diagram and ensure that they conform to all applicable engineering codes and standards as well as the Client's policies and procedures.
  • Securing data acquisition from HART devices (HART Loops) at cluster (Well Collection) to RTU's and then from RTU's to SCADA Operator Terminal.
  • Commissioning hydraulic control system for Well Head Control Panel (WHCP) and motor valves (ROTORK Actuators) of well.
  • Completed pre-commissioning, commissioning and start up stages. Documenting changes in software programs related to process control system operation.
  • Evaluated existing plant operations to determine potential improvements in efficiency or cost savings.
  • Coordinated with vendors regarding procurement of new instruments or parts needed for repairs.
  • Performed troubleshooting using P&ID system diagrams and electrical schematics.
  • Used design software to produce electrical system schematics and diagrams.
  • Prepared daily project status updates to inform staff and document project changes.

Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Baghdad Company for Gas Turbines Ltd
Najaf, Iraq
04.2010 - 10.2014

Baghdad Company for Gas Turbines Ltd

Project: power plant 4 Gas turbines (125 MW each)

  • Completed pre-commissioning, commissioning, cranking, firing, start up and generation for 4 power plants.
  • Participate in Data and signals acquisition for Mark VI-e Processor of Gas Turbine (GE) with other equipment for 4 gas turbines.
  • Reviewed engineering drawings and specifications for accuracy prior to implementation of new systems.
  • Plan, supervise, and execute instrument system installation and commissioning.
  • Generated technical reports documenting design calculations, test results, and project progress.
  • Optimized process control parameters to maximize safety, product quality and production efficiency.
  • Resolved problems associated with communication between devices connected in distributed networks.
  • Performed troubleshooting using P&ID system diagrams and electrical schematics.
  • Work with wide range equipment including sensors, valves, pumps, motors, compressors, etc.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Alarabia Company - Bricks Factory
Amman, Jordan
03.2006 - 02.2009

Al Arabia Company

It is a factory for the manufacturing of lime bricks, from sand Calcium Hydroxide

  • Participate in rehabilitation of control system for limestone(CaCO3)furnace.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance and preventative repairs on all electrical systems, equipment, and machinery.
  • Conducted safety inspections, identified potential hazards, and implemented corrective actions.
  • Installed, maintained, and repaired wiring, control systems, motors, lighting fixtures, and other electrical equipment.
  • Performed troubleshooting activities to diagnose and repair issues with electrical system components.
  • Analyzed data from tests to determine necessary repairs or adjustments required to maintain optimal performance levels.

Education

Certificate Program - Electrical Technology Automation Controls

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI
05-2018

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Technology
Baghdad
09.2005

Skills

  • Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA)/2023

- Programmable Controller System-1/ Allen Bradley5000 (SACA)

- Programmable Controller System Troubleshooting-1/

Allen Bradley5000 (SACA)

- Variable Frequency Drive System-1/

Allen Bradley PowerFlex70 (SACA)

- Electrical System Installation -1 (SACA)

  • Electrical Technology Automation Controls Program (Henry Ford College/Dearborn)/ 2018
  • Siemens Certified Training Course(S7 Handling and Programming)/ST-7MICRO/Amman-Jordan 2007
  • Cambridge International Diploma in IT skills

(university of Cambridge Local Examinations

Syndicate/Amman-Jordan 2007)

  • International Relief and Development,INC (USAID)

Business Development Program[Business management,HR

management,Marketing and Financial management with

Feasibility Study]

  • Educational Credential Evaluators(ECE) credential evaluation

Timeline

Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Great Lakes Water Authority
06.2018 - Current

Instrumentation Engineer

Samsung Engineering Company
11.2014 - 09.2015

Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Baghdad Company for Gas Turbines Ltd
04.2010 - 10.2014

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Alarabia Company - Bricks Factory
03.2006 - 02.2009

Certificate Program - Electrical Technology Automation Controls

Henry Ford College

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Technology
Ali Amer