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I am Abdalla Hussin Kalifa Farj, an automation-focused engineer with a MSc in Control and Electronic from Teesside University and a Bachelor in Instruments, Electrical & Electronic Engineering from ALTAHADI University. I have spent over a decade working on Mellitah Gas Processing Plant projects, leading installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of high-voltage switchgear, transformers, and motor control systems, while coordinating with vendors and engineering teams.
Since 2015 I have served as Automation Supervisor, overseeing PLC packages, DCS configurations, ESD/ F&G, and Tenore systems, and I pride myself on staying calm under pressure and delivering reliable solutions that meet safety and performance objectives.
Experience Level
Language
Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Electrical Engineer at Mellitah Gas Processing Plant Project
March 1, 2002 - November 1, 2004Employed as an electrical engineer, collaborating with vendors on installation, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning of 20 kV/6.6 kV/400 V switchgear, transformers (oil and dry), protection, and all MV/LV motor installations; oversaw startup of three 32 MVA steam turbines and commissioning of electrical control systems; performed maintenance activities on site.
Instrumentation & IAS Team Member at Mellitah Plant (Western Libya Gas Project)
November 1, 2004 - October 1, 2006Assigned to the instrumentation and IAS team during the engineering phase of the Western Libya Gas Project; involved in site activities including instrument calibration and installation; conducted loop checks, serial link tests between cabinets and PLC packages, and functional/logical testing of PLC processes.
Maintenance Technician (PLC Packages) at Mellitah Plant
October 1, 2006 - PresentJoined the maintenance team to oversee maintenance activities for all PLC packages controlling the plant.
Automation Supervisor at Mellitah Plant
July 1, 2015 - PresentPromoted to Automation Supervisor overseeing automation activities; responsible for supervision and optimization of plant control systems and associated maintenance programs.
Electrical Engineer at Mellitah Gas Processing Plant
March 1, 2002 - November 30, 2004Worked with vendors on installation, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning of switchgears (20kV/6.6kV/400V), transformers, protection, and MV/LV motor installations; startup of three 32 MVA steam turbines; commissioning of Electrical Control System (ECS) and on-site maintenance.
Instrument & IAS Team Member at Western Libya Gas Project, Mellitah Plant
November 1, 2004 - October 31, 2006Followed instrumental activities in the engineering phase; site activities including instrument calibration and installation; performed loop checks, serial link tests, and functional/logical tests for PLC software.
Maintenance Engineer - PLC at Mellitah Gas Processing Plant
October 1, 2006 - PresentJoined the maintenance team to oversee maintenance activities for all PLC packages controlling the plant.
Automation Supervisor at Mellitah Gas Processing Plant
July 1, 2015 - PresentPromoted to Automation Supervisor in July 2015 to oversee automation and control systems operations.
Education
MSc Degree in Control and Electronic at Teesside University, England
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Bachelor Degree in Instruments, Electrical & Electronic Engineering at ALTAHADI UNIVERSITY (Technology Petroleum College - Albrega)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 200117 months on-site training (Western Libya Gas Project) at Mellitah
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004Advanced DCS & TENORE training at Genova, Italy
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005Technical report writing at Melitah Libya
January 1, 2005 - January 15, 2005GE Fanuc 90-30 PLC at Florence, Italy
January 1, 2006 - January 8, 2006HIMA PLC at Brühl, Germany
January 8, 2006 - January 22, 2006Siemens S7 300-400 PLC Programming (PRO1 SIMATIC S7 300-400) at Milano, Italy
January 15, 2006 - February 1, 2006DCS (Distributed Control System) Configuration and Maintenance at Mellitah Libya
January 1, 2007 - January 15, 2007ESD and F&G System (Emergency Shutdown, Fire & Gas) at Mellitah Libya
January 15, 2007 - January 31, 2007TENORE (TNT_CFG_MNT) Configuration and Maintenance at Mellitah Libya
February 1, 2007 - February 15, 2007Cisco Systems (CCNA) at Mellitah Libya
February 15, 2007 - March 1, 2007Sauter HVAC Controls System at Cairo
March 1, 2007 - March 15, 2007One month for Advanced DCS & TENORE training at Genova, Italy
January 1, 2008 - February 1, 2008MSc Degree in Control and Electronic at Teesside University
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010Bachelor Degree in Instruments, Electrical & Electronic Engineering at ALTAHADI UNIVERSITY (Technology Petroleum College - Albrega)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Qualifications
Cisco CCNA Certification
February 15, 2007 - March 1, 2007GE Fanuc 90-30 PLC Training
January 1, 2006 - January 8, 2006HIMA PLC Training
January 8, 2006 - January 22, 2006Siemens S7 300-400 PLC Programming (PRO1)
January 15, 2006 - February 1, 2006DCS Configuration & Maintenance Training
January 1, 2007 - January 15, 2007ESD and F&G System Training
January 15, 2007 - January 31, 2007TENORE (TNT_CFG_MNT) Configuration & Maintenance
February 1, 2007 - February 15, 2007Two weeks training in Cisco Systems (CCNA)
January 1, 2007 - January 14, 2007HIMA PLC training
January 1, 2006 - January 7, 2006Siemens S7 300-400 PLC programming (PRO1 SIMATIC S7 300-400)
January 1, 2006 - January 14, 2006GE Fanuc 90-30 PLC
January 1, 2006 - January 7, 20063 month Advanced DCS & Tenore training Genova, Italy
June 1, 2004 - January 31, 2005DCS configuration and maintenance
January 1, 2007 - January 14, 2007Industry Experience
Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
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