Yasser Fayed

Field Electrical Engineer and Lead Electrician with over 25 years of operational experience in onshore oil and gas drilling operations, including over 18 years with NDC / ADNOC Drilling. Extensive expertise in maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, and major upgrades of top drives, VFD/SCR systems, power generation, PLC-based controls, and industrial networks. Proven leadership in multi-rig operations, preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, spare-parts control, CAPEX/OPEX, and Management of Change (MOC).

Strong knowledge of IEC/IEEE/API standards, PTW, JSA, LOTO, CompEx, and critical electrical safety.

Independent Drilling Technical Development Project - Independent - Egypt

(2020-04)

Developed the concept and feasibility study for a proposed theoretical and practical drilling technical training center, primarily designed for engineers newly entering the drilling industry. Prepared structured course manuals and presentations covering VFDs, top drives, SCR systems, generators, PLC/control systems, and hazardous-area equipment. The complete technical portfolio is available for review upon request.

Field Electrical Engineer / Lead Electrician - National Drilling Company (NDC) / ADNOC Drilling - Abu Dhabi, UAE

(2001-02 - 2019-04)

Progressed from Lead Electrician to Field Electrical Engineer, overseeing electrical operations, maintenance, and reliability across 12 onshore land drilling rigs in the BAB Field.

• Supervised and coordinated Chief Electricians and electrical crews, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all rig electrical systems.
• Coordinated maintenance activities across rig departments to minimize downtime and support continuous drilling operations.
• Managed troubleshooting, testing, inspection, commissioning, and functional verification of new equipment under Management of Change (MOC) requirements.
• Directed equipment upgrades, modifications, and new installations with proper engineering review, documentation, and safe implementation.
• Managed spare-parts procurement, inventory control, maintenance planning, and CAPEX/OPEX activities to improve equipment availability.
• Led technical training and coaching for electrical teams, promoting compliance with PTW, JSA, LOTO, and electrical safety procedures.

Construction & Commissioning Supervisor - BOMCO / BOMAY (ADNOC Drilling) - China

(2006-02 - 2007-02)

Assigned by ADNOC Drilling as Construction & Commissioning Supervisor in China. Supervised electrical construction, design verification, equipment selection, FAT/SAT testing, final acceptance, and handover of six new BOMCO/BOMAY land drilling rigs prior to field deployment.

Chief Electrician / Assistant Electrician - Egyptian Drilling Company (EDC) - Egypt

(1994-09 - 2001-02)

• Started as Assistant Electrician and promoted to Chief Electrician.
• Performed maintenance and troubleshooting of rig electrical systems, SCR units, generators, top drives, motors, drilling equipment, and auxiliary systems.
• Managed daily electrical maintenance activities and supported safe rig operations, including rig-up and rig-down activities.

Postgraduate Diploma - Electrical Power System Protection - Mansoura University (1998 - 2000)

B.Sc. - Electrical Power Engineering - Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University (1994)