Ziyad Aloufi

Electrical Engineer (Planning Engineer) with a PMP Certification, Planning and controlling by using Primavera P6 Training course and extensive expertise in high, medium, and low voltage systems. Specialized in the construction management and planning, installation, testing and commissioning and maintenance, of 380kV / 132kV substations and Water Transmission line (Pumping Station), GIS, MV/LV switchgears, transformers, UPS, VFD systems, Motors and communication systems.

Motivated

Engineer with a strong interest in Project Planning and Scheduling. Knowledgeable in developing project schedules, sequencing activities, and tracking progress through structured progress reports. Familiar with key planning concepts including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Critical Path Method (CPM), Delay Analysis, Earn Value Management (EVM).

Proficient in using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel for planning and reporting purposes, with a growing capability in Power BI for data visualization and performance analysis. Eager to apply planning skills in real-world projects and contribute to effective project delivery.

Electrical Site Engineer at Saudi Energy company (2025-01 – Present)

Project: Rabie- Rames 380 KV underground cables

• Planned and supervised civil works for 380 kV cable trench construction, including excavation, trial pits, trench inspection, and coordination with site activities.
• Planned, coordinated, and monitored 380 kV cable pulling activities, ensuring proper cable spacing and compliance with project specifications.
• Prepared Daily and, weekly and monthly progress reports to support project management and client reporting requirement.
• Supervised and witnessed sheath testing activities for 380 kV power cables to ensure system integrity and quality compliance.
• Inspected backfilling activities, cable protection tiles installation, steel wire mesh, warning tape placement, and asphalt restoration works according to approved standards.
• Supervised installation and inspection of 380 kV cable joints and associated link boxes during construction and testing phases.
• Managed project documentation and site quality records, including RFIs, MIRs, SORs, and NCR closure and follow-up.
• Monitored daily site progress, coordinated construction activities, and tracked performance against the baseline schedule to ensure timely project execution.
• Coordinated with construction, QA/QC, and project teams to maintain workflow efficiency, resolve site issues, and support project planning activities

Electrical Site Engineer at Tractebel Engie (2024-04 – 2025-12)

Project: Construction of 132/13,8 KV Substation, Client: SEC

• Project Execution: Ensured alignment with project scope, cost, schedule, and quality standards.
• Stakeholder Management: Coordinated with clients, subcontractors, regulatory bodies, and vendors to resolve technical and contractual issues.
• Assisted in preparing and updating project schedules using Primavera P6 and excel.
• Technical Documentation: Prepared Daily and, weekly and monthly progress reports to support project management and client reporting requirement.
• GIS Installation: Managed installation of 132 kV GIS (Alive Type), including bus bar coupling, SF6 bushing, VT placement, and gas density monitoring.
• Switchgear & Transformer Installation: Oversaw 13.8 kV switchgear and power transformer installation, including radiator, conservator tank, valves, and piping works.
• Systems Installation: Directed installation of earth mesh, earthing, SAS panels, AC/DC boards, lighting, and cable trays.
• Testing, Commissioning and Maintenance: Executed functional for GIS, switchgears, transformers, battery Charger and battery bank

Electrical Engineer at ILF Consulting Engineers (2022-03 – 2024-03)

Project: Construction of two Pumping stations, Client: SWCC

• 380 kV Substation: Led installation and commissioning of 380 kV GIS (ELK-03), including circuit breakers, CTs, bus ducts, coupling units, and SF6 bushings.
• Cable Systems: Supervised 380 kV/132 kV cable pulling, jointing, termination, and installation of link boxes.
• Engineering Review: Reviewed single-line diagrams, grounding layouts, cable routing, and lighting systems for compliance with SWCC standards.
• Pumping Stations: Directed installation, testing, and maintenance of MV/LV switchgears, UPS, transformers, and generators.
• Material Inspections: Conducted MIRs for GIS, switchgear, transformers, cables, earthing, and lighting systems
• Testing, Commissioning & Maintenance: 380 kV GIS: Gas quality, leakage, CB timing, CT/VT calibration, HV tests. MV/LV Switchgear: Functional testing, dielectric strength, insulation, and mechanical interlocks. Transformers: Winding resistance, polarity, oil breakdown, SCADA integration. VFDs: Insulation Resistance test, cooling unit, interlocks, SCAD interfacing and IGBT Stuck Pulse Motors: winding resistance, insulation resistance, Load test, and winding temperature monitoring Boards: Insulation tests, load testing, temperature monitoring, breaker testing, SCADA communication.

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering – Islamic University (2015 – 2019)