Wisam Basra

Senior engineering and plant-management leader with 22+ years of progressive experience in power-plant operations, maintenance, planning, performance follow-up, training and departmental management.

Currently Maintenance

Manager for a 730 MW combined-cycle power plant, leading Mechanical, Electrical and I&C functions and coordinating plant availability, major outages, safety, risk controls, prioritisation and cross-functional delivery. Previous roles include Head of Operation Department, Head of Planning Department, Planning Follow-up Officer and Shift Engineer / Deputy Head of Operation. Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing high-activity environments, communicating delivery risks, driving performance improvement, developing personnel and supporting management decisions through structured planning, technical evaluation and progress monitoring

Maintenance Manager at Rumaila Combined Cycle Power Plant (KEPPT) (2022-01 – Present)

• Lead maintenance delivery for a 730 MW combined-cycle power plant, with responsibility for Mechanical, Electrical and I&C maintenance functions
• Align maintenance priorities and execution plans with operating requirements to protect safety, plant availability, reliability and generation capability
• Lead planning and execution of major outages, inspections, preventive maintenance and corrective interventions in a high-activity operating environment
• Identify and communicate equipment and maintenance risks that could affect plant availability or production, enabling timely management action and prioritisation
• Drive troubleshooting and root-cause investigations for critical equipment issues and track improvement actions through implementation
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, Operations, OEMs, contractors and internal stakeholders on technical scope, priorities, schedules and risk controls
• Support performance management through technical evaluation, work prioritisation, progress follow-up and review of plant constraints and equipment losses
• Lead and develop maintenance personnel, promoting safe work practices, technical capability, accountability and continuous improvement

Head of Mechanical Maintenance at Shatt Al-Basra CCPP (KEPPT) (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Managed mechanical maintenance for HRSG systems, turbine auxiliaries and associated balance-of-plant equipment
• Directed troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, technical documentation and major maintenance interventions
• Coordinated shutdown planning and maintenance priorities with Operations to minimise downtime and impact on plant output
• Supervised technical teams and supported safe, reliable and timely work execution

Head of Planning Department at Al-Najibiya Thermal Power Station - Ministry of Electricity (2018-01 – 2021-12)

• Led plant planning, prioritisation, progress monitoring and cross-functional follow-up; supported management visibility of work status, constraints and delivery priorities

Planning Follow-up Officer at Al-Najibiya Thermal Power Station - Ministry of Electricity (2015-01 – 2018-12)

• Monitored departmental plans and progress, coordinated follow-up actions and supported management reviews and prioritisation

Training & Development Department at Al-Najibiya Thermal Power Station - Ministry of Electricity (2013-01 – 2015-12)

• Supported technical training, workforce capability development, knowledge transfer and personnel development activities

Head of Operation Department at Al-Najibiya Thermal Power Station - Ministry of Electricity (2012-01 – 2013-12)

• Managed plant operating activities and shift priorities, coordinated across departments and supported reliable generation and timely response to operating constraints

Head of Turbine Maintenance Section at Al-Najibiya Thermal Power Station - Ministry of Electricity (2010-01 – 2012-12)

• Led turbine maintenance, troubleshooting, work execution and coordination with Operations

Shift Engineer & Deputy Head of Operation at Al-Najibiya Thermal Power Station - Ministry of Electricity (2004-01 – 2010-12)

• Supported safe plant operations, shift coordination, operational decision-making and response to plant conditions and constraints

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering – University of Basra, College of Engineering (2002-01)