WALEED MOHAMMED OMER
Los Angeles,USA
Summary
Controls Engineer with over five years of experience in designing, testing, and optimizing control systems across multiple industries. Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Proficient in PLC programming and skilled in project management. Provides consultancy support for seamless integration of control systems while ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations. Known for fostering collaboration and communication within multidisciplinary teams. Expert troubleshooter, quickly identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Controls Engineer
Solar Turbines
01.2019 - Current
- Led and executed preventive maintenance, commissioning, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair of automated control systems, and turbines systems, ensuring maximum uptime and system reliability
- Designed, developed, and optimized PLC logic controls, including ladder logic, function block diagrams, and structured text programming, to enhance system automation and efficiency
- Programmed, configured, and troubleshot PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMI, and industrial network systems, including Ethernet, and DeviceNet to optimize operations
- Diagnosed and resolved electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical issues, leveraging expertise in motor control systems, VFDs, sensors, and actuators
- Performed maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning of starter systems, loop oil systems, and fuel systems, ensuring reliable operation and resolving performance issues
- Monitored system performance, analyzed key metrics, and collaborated with maintenance and operations teams to enhance reliability, efficiency, and safety
- Led technical meetings with customers, field teams, and operations leadership to align project goals, ensure seamless workflow, and enhance customer satisfaction
- Provided on-call phone support, delivering technical assistance and troubleshooting for colleagues to resolve software and control system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
- Developed and implemented process improvements, failure analysis, and incident reviews to prevent recurring issues and optimize maintenance strategies
- Assisted in the design, testing, and integration of new control system upgrades and retrofits, working closely with engineering and project teams
- Created and maintained technical documentation, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control logic documentation for system reference and future troubleshooting
- Provided mentorship and training to Control System Technicians (CSTs) and junior engineers, ensuring skill development and knowledge transfer
Field Engineer
Saudi Oger Ltd
10.2011 - 08.2015
- Supervised the site activities according to the ASTM new-building standards, collaborated with the project manager, assisted in developing the project plan, closed successful deals with local suppliers, managed subcontractors as assigned
- Evaluated, organized, and prioritized workload within a schedule, estimated material orders, and generated progress reports
- Monitored site safety program, suggested design modifications as needed, updated drawings as needed
Field Engineer
Rawabet Al-Hamroor Ltd
12.2009 - 09.2011
- Executed, managed, and planned the asphalt and aggregate layers in a rehabilitation of 68 miles highway project
- RFI's submittals, executed traffic detours, recommended solutions for the project major problems, managed subcontractors
- Created a new on-site aggregate course stock plan that lowered the transportation cost by 17%
Education
Graduate Research Assistant
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LASkills
- PLC programming
- Control Systems Design
- VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) Programming
- Vibration Analysis and Motor Diagnostics
- Technical Documentation
- Customer Service
- HMI Design and Programming
- Instrumentation and Sensors
- Electrical Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Network Protocols
- System Integration and Commissioning
- Project Management
Education
- Master of Science in Engineering
Louisiana Tech University, Louisiana, U.S | March 2018
GPA: 3.83/4.0
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Sudan University of Science And Technology, Khartoum, Sudan |
September 2009
Certification
- Control Systems Knowledge: Hands-on experience with RsLogix, Rslinx, and other control systems relevant to fleet operations.
- Safety and Compliance Training: Knowledge of safety inspections and regulatory compliance specific to fleet operations and industrial equipment.
- Project Management & Software Skills: Proficient in MS Project, AutoCAD,
SOLIDWORKS, MATLAB, and advanced Excel for data analysis.
Timeline
Field Controls Engineer
Solar Turbines
01.2019 - Current
Field Engineer
Saudi Oger Ltd
10.2011 - 08.2015
Field Engineer
Rawabet Al-Hamroor Ltd
12.2009 - 09.2011
- Control Systems Knowledge: Hands-on experience with RsLogix, Rslinx, and other control systems relevant to fleet operations.
- Safety and Compliance Training: Knowledge of safety inspections and regulatory compliance specific to fleet operations and industrial equipment.
- Project Management & Software Skills: Proficient in MS Project, AutoCAD,
SOLIDWORKS, MATLAB, and advanced Excel for data analysis.
Graduate Research Assistant
Louisiana Tech University
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