Diving, Invention, Ideation, Reading
Eng. RASHID H. Al-RAHIMI
Engineer
Alwakra
Summary
ENCOURAGING LEADER AND ANALYTICAL PROBLEM-SOLVER WITH TALENTS FOR TEAM BUILDING AND MOTIVATING, AS WELL AS EXCELLENT CUSTOMER RELATIONS APTITUDE AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING SKILLS. PROFICIENT IN USING INDEPENDENT DECISION-MAKING SKILLS AND SOUND JUDGMENT TO POSITIVELY IMPACT COMPANY SUCCESS. DEDICATED TO APPLYING TRAINING, MONITORING AND MORALE-BUILDING ABILITIES TO ENHANCE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND BOOST PERFORMANCE.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manager, Conservation & Energy Efficiency Dept.
Kahramaa
06.2022 - Current
- Develop and Implement Energy-Saving Strategies
- Maximize energy efficiency, create and oversee the implementation of short and long-term projects and strategies that increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to minimize unnecessary consumption.
- Audits various facilities from higher education, governmental, healthcare, commercial and industrial facilities for energy efficiency.
- Plan, regulate and monitor the energy use in an organization or facility. Your aim will be to improve efficiency by evaluating energy use and putting in place new policies and changes where neede
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
Head of Creativity, Innovation, R&D Incubator
President Office, KAHRAMAA
09.2021 - Current
- Improving the performance of the organization by adopting innovative methodologies in all areas of work for more than 5000 employees & 20 departments.
- Establishing a culture of creativity and innovation among employees.
- Building an institutional educational system that enables functional cadres to transcend stereotypical performance to creativity and innovation through the development and adoption of policies and initiatives to appreciate and honor creators and innovators.
- Strengthening ways of cooperation with educational and research institutions and private sector institutions to support innovative initiatives.
- Building a unique model to achieve levels of excellence in operations, maintenance, customer service, investment, technology, and organizational development.
- Creating a digital platform that attracts creative and research ideas and records data as a reference for the organization performance related to R&D and Innovation.
Executive Director
QATAR SCIENTIFIC CLUB
04.2020 - Current
- Aligned Qatar Vision, Goals and Objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Develop a research and invention strategy that support the community and encourages them to innovate.
- Support all innovative ideas, provide the required needs and facilitate procedures related to innovative project applications.
- Raising the efficiency and capacity of innovations and developing them through global best practices and provide technical experts and latest technological devices to help implement inventions.
- Applying the policy of research, innovation and cooperation with state institutions and related companies, and registering and participating in inventions to represent the State of Qatar at the regional and global level.
- Lunched and Established several new sections such as Digital Fabrication Laboratory (Fab Lab) in 2017 and MakerSpace in 2021 which contain several sections, including Materials Laboratory, Engineering Design Studio, Robot & Electronics lab and Innovation Incubator.
- Organized the International Challenge and Innovation Forum 2021 and currently supervising the Scientific Museum, space capsule, science and innovation bus and technological projects for waste management and recycling.
Head of Contracts & Agreements
Technical Affaires, President Office, KAHRAMAA
08.2020 - Current
- Negotiated optimal contract terms and conditions to lessen business risk and maximize financial objectives.
- Managed bidding process and award of purchases and delivery orders for construction contracts.
- Closely monitored and evaluated contract performance to determine regulatory compliance and necessary amendments.
- Tracked resolution status on critical contracts and issues.
- Propose the best & Effective solution for top management to resolve the conflict between the parties.
- Drove dispute resolutions using effective problem-solving and by guiding mutual understanding of opposing viewpoints.
- Monitor all Kahramaa Projects & Contracts through PMO office & system.
- Highlight all projects that need management support and show its details analysis and what action is recommended for further process.
Head of Business Engineering
Electricity Projects Dept, KAHRAMAA
02.2016 - Current
- Coordinate innovative strategies to achieve the company's goals and enhance long-term returns.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Lead a team of senior engineers in the process of tendering including technical as well as commercial evaluation.
- Lead the team in preparation of the department annual budget through to negotiations meetings with the Finance department up to the budget approval.
- Provide support to execution team in the project monitoring for ongoing contracts via Monthly Progress Report (MPR) & Corporate Planning Report (CPR) and report to higher management any potentials for Change Orders related to scope and Time Extension
- Leading a team of Cost Engineers responsible for review of the interim payment submitted by contractors using various software such as (ERP, Primavera & Project Monitoring system).
- Overlooking the performance of the document control unit to ensure correspondences related to the project histories are fully recorded and archived in line with the department retention schedule
- Ensures effective implementation of project quality management system is fully implemented in line with the international practice (ISO 9001: 2015)
- Periodical review of Any potential risks which can be associated with ongoing projects, this takes place in coordination with risk department and report to higher management on recommendations for mitigation plans
- Supervises the team and provides expertise, in matters related to contractual as well as commercial issues related to projects and ensures appropriate actions are taken.
- Participates in the evaluation committee for section of vendors.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Project Manager
Electricity Projects Dept, KAHRAMAA
06.2011 - 02.2016
- Managed projects from Tender Stage, procurement, execution until commission. (such as: World Cup 2022, New Ports including Substations, Cables, Telecommunications works).
- Ensure the transition and implementation of assigned capital projects through effective coordination, completion and handover of the projects to relevant departments/end user
- Performing activities such as preparing project schedules, assigning responsibilities, monitoring the project progress and reporting the status of the project to the management
- Develops project scheduling tools and procedures, in order to assist project engineers in controlling various activities of the project
- Liaises with project team, contractors and consultants on a regular basis, to ensure efficient execution of project plans in line with timelines, cost and other contractual terms
- Identifies the need for increase/ decrease in resources of the project, in order to ensure effective execution of articulated project strategies and plans.
- Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
- Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
- Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
- Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
Engineer
Projects
06.2008 - 06.2011
- Review the Variation orders including time extension and scope change and ensure it is in-line with contractual agreement
- Assists in the evaluation of bids received for Technical & Commercial offers of capital projects to ensure that the proposals, specifications and offers proposed are acceptable.
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
- Prepared cost estimates, schedules and project specifications for proposals.
- Reviewed and complied with local building codes and zone regulations.
- Project Engineer for Kahramaa Infrastructure Project (Phase 10 & Phase 11 of power expansion transmission system).
Project Inspector
Projects
04.2004 - 06.2008
- Business Engineering Section, Electricity, Dept, KAHRAMAA
- Attend various inspection process for Major Equipment including the factory test in the country of origin as well as attend the inspection when delivered to Doha for installation.
- Provided information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
Assistant
Resources
02.2000 - 04.2003
Education
Master of Engineering Project Management - Engineering Management
University of Manchester
UK 09.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Electrical & Electronic Engineering - Engineering
University of Bradford
UK 09.2009 - 05.2011
HND - Electrical Engineering Technology (Power and Control
College of The North Atlantic
Qatar 09.2005 - 05.2008
Secondary School Certificate - Scientific
AlWakrah Secondary School
Qatar 08.1998 - 05.1999
Skills
Innovation
ACHIEVEMENT
- Implementation of the first international forum and exhibition in Qatar for inventors, and the hackathon competition for the best 100 inventors around the world.
- Implementation of 100 power stations as part of the State of Qatar's strategy for the transformation of sustainable transport
- Makers Space project for innovators and entrepreneurs
- FabLab Qatar project as the first accredited laboratory in the State of Qatar
- Implementation of the first Qatari website on renewable energy.
- Completion of the implementation of 5 main power stations before the hosting of the World Cup to feed the sports stadiums as project manager.
- Published 8 scientific research papers in IEEE
- 4 inventions in the field of energy, electronics, people with special needs, and the protection of medical personnel during the Corona crisis
- Owner of the Sustainability Zone initiative during Qatar's hosting of the World Cup and the Innovation Bus project
- Obtained the Prime Minister’s honor for managing the Scientific Club, and the Qatari delegation won 6 gold medals at the Geneva International Exhibition of Invention
- He won the gold medal at the Geneva International Exhibition for the invention of the remote energy transmitter
- Won the first place in the Youth Excellence Award as the best department for all youth centers in Qatar
- Entrepreneur and founder of Al-Shaheen Communications Systems and Services Company
Accomplishments
- April 2020 -Present : (QATAR SCIENTIFIC CLUB - EXCUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- April 2018-March 2020: (QATAR SCIENTIFIC CLUB - Deputy Executive Director)
- January 2016-March 2018: (QATAR SCIENTIFIC CLUB - Technical Director & Head of Innovation & Fabrication Development Committee for (Electronic, Robotic, Programming, Renewable Energy, Mechanical, Environmental Technology & Fabrication Laboratory).
- Participate in the development of Qatar Scientific Club in line with the approved annual budget , and aim to establish a new section for production of the successful projects for future commercial use
- Plan for periodical training sessions & Workshops and to sponsor intelligent innovation from the concept stage through to execution up to project commissioning.
- Jun 2017 : Innovations & Achievements- Founder of Fab Lab QATAR - The first Certified Fabrication Lab in Qatar which start in 2015
- Head of Qatar Delegation : Obtained 6 Golden medals at The International Innovations
- Exhibition (Geneva 2018) : Alert of Deaf Driver ( Personal Innovation ) 2016: Device to alert Deaf Drivers for any potential hazards within their surroundings.
- Develop existing Energy Company Application to identify the nearest to your location gas availability and simplify the process of handling the exchange.
- Developing of Multipurpose Metal cutting Devise
- CERTIFICATES:
- April 2016 Qatar Leadership Center - Government Leadership Program
- PUBLICATION:
- Oct 2017 IEEE Published Paper: Light LED Directly lit up by the Wireless Power Transfer technologies
- Sep 2017 IEEE Published Paper: Microwave Energy Harvesting Using Rectangular Micro-Strip
- Patch Array Antenna
- Apr 2016 Qatar Leadership Center: Cultural Challenges for the World Cup 2022
- Dec 2014 Dissertation: Delivering a Successful Project (The key Tools/Factors to a Accomplish the Mission).
Certification
QATAR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION COUNCEL (Corporate Innovation Leaders 2022)
Interests
Timeline
Negotiation Skills
11-2023
Energy Efficiency Auditor Course
11-2023
Manager, Conservation & Energy Efficiency Dept.
Kahramaa
06.2022 - Current
QATAR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION COUNCEL (Corporate Innovation Leaders 2022)
03-2022
Strategic Management (Institute of Public Administration)
02-2022
Change Management (Institute of Public Administration)
02-2022
Head of Creativity, Innovation, R&D Incubator
President Office, KAHRAMAA
09.2021 - Current
Head of Contracts & Agreements
Technical Affaires, President Office, KAHRAMAA
08.2020 - Current
Executive Director
QATAR SCIENTIFIC CLUB
04.2020 - Current
A letter of thanks for excellence from His Excellency the Prime Minister
06-2019
Strategic Planning (Kahramaa)
12-2016
QATAR LEADERSHIP CENTER
06-2016
Head of Business Engineering
Electricity Projects Dept, KAHRAMAA
02.2016 - Current
Master of Engineering Project Management - Engineering Management
University of Manchester
09.2013 - 05.2014
Project Manager
Electricity Projects Dept, KAHRAMAA
06.2011 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Electrical & Electronic Engineering - Engineering
University of Bradford
09.2009 - 05.2011
Engineer
Projects
06.2008 - 06.2011
HND - Electrical Engineering Technology (Power and Control
College of The North Atlantic
09.2005 - 05.2008
Project Inspector
Projects
04.2004 - 06.2008
Assistant
Resources
02.2000 - 04.2003
Secondary School Certificate - Scientific
AlWakrah Secondary School
08.1998 - 05.1999
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