Kamel Ahmed

Highly competent Chief Electrician with strong experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing electrical systems on onshore drilling rigs. I am skilled in the operation and maintenance of power generation and distribution systems, drilling control equipment, and PLC-based automation. Proven track record in leading electrical teams, implementing preventive and corrective maintenance programs, and supporting safe, continuous drilling operations.

Strong commitment to HSE standards, equipment reliability, and minimizing downtime through efficient fault diagnosis and rapid response. Excellent coordination with drilling, mechanical, and safety teams to ensure operational integrity in demanding rig environments.

Assistant Electrician at Chinese Drilling Company (2010-01 – 2015-12)

• Assisted in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems on drilling rigs.
• Supported preventive and corrective maintenance for generators, motors, lighting systems, and control panels.
• Helped in inspecting and repairing electrical cables, connections, switches, and circuit breakers.
• Assisted in maintenance of rig electrical equipment such as mud pumps, drawworks, and auxiliary systems.
• Followed electrical safety procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and company HSE standards.
• Supported senior electricians during electrical breakdowns and emergency repairs.
• Assisted in testing electrical systems using basic measuring tools (multimeter, insulation tester).
• Maintained proper housekeeping of electrical rooms, panels, and cable trays.
• Reported electrical faults and assisted in preparing maintenance logs and daily reports.
• Ensured compliance with site safety rules and PPE requirements

Senior Rig Electrician at DASCO petroleum service (2015-01 – Present)

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and rectify complex electrical faults in power distribution systems, control panels, drilling equipment, and auxiliary systems.
• Diesel Generators (AC/DC), alternators, AVR systems, and synchronization panels.
• Main Switchgear, Power Distribution Panels, MCC panels, and load sharing systems.
• Top Drive electrical systems, control cabinets, motors, and protection circuits.
• Drawworks and Mud Pump electrical systems, including motors, drives, and control panels.
• PLC & control systems, sensors, limit switches, relays, contactors, and protection devices.
• Lighting systems (Ex-proof & industrial), emergency lighting, and UPS systems.
• Earthing & grounding systems, lightning protection, and insulation resistance testing.
• Electrical safety systems, including ESD, alarms, interlocks, and trip systems.
• Cables, cable trays, junction boxes, glands, terminations, and electrical installation works.
• Instrumentation power supply, signal circuits, and calibration support
• Supervise and guide electricians and helpers, ensuring work is performed according to company standards, OEM manuals, and safety regulations.
• Ensure strict compliance with electrical safety rules, HSE policies, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and permit-to-work systems.
• Coordinate electrical activities with mechanical, drilling, and HSE departments to support safe and efficient rig operations.
• Support rig-up, rig-down, move-in, and move-out (MIMO) electrical preparations and commissioning activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance logs, fault reports, inspections, and spare parts usage.
• Participating in safety meetings, toolbox talks, hazard identification, and risk assessments, contributing to continuous safety improvement.
• Act as the focal point for electrical troubleshooting during drilling operations, ensuring fast response to critical breakdowns.

Senior Rig Electrician at DASCO petroleum service (2023-01 – Present)

Rig 45 – Drilling Rig (1200 HP, TDS (TESCO 250 ton))

Senior Rig Electrician at DASCO petroleum service (2017-01 – 2023-12)

Rig 12 – Workover Rig (950 HP)

Senior Rig Electrician at DASCO petroleum service (2015-01 – 2017-12)

Rig 25 – workover Rig (750 HP)

Industrial – Industrial Secondary School