Abdulhamid A.
Senior Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Engineer
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Dr. Abdulhamid A. is a seasoned Senior Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Engineer with over 19 years of extensive industrial experience primarily in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, and Process industries. He has demonstrated prowess in the design and commissioning of E&I systems, specializing in asset integrity and process safety, and expertly managing high-voltage power systems. His work with Aramco and SABIC has honed his skills in advanced control systems, including PLC, DCS, and SIS. At SABIC-AN, he served as a lead specialist in electrical, instrumentation, control, and process safety, developing technical frameworks and guiding the training of over 1,600 personnel. Dr. A. also contributed to significant projects and investigations, like the RCA of a POPSV failure and enhancing SHEMS documentation. His academic background includes a Doctorate in engineering, underscoring a commitment to a safety-driven and analytical approach in engineering leadership.
Experience
Senior Electrical, Instrumentation, & EHSS Specialist
SABIC-AN (SMP) · 2014 — 2026Served as the lead specialist in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Process Safety systems, providing support for extensive petrochemical operations. Developed instrument and E&I competency frameworks, along with training materials and technical assessments. Created and facilitated advanced training concerning PLC, DCS, SIS, LOTO, Process Control, Vibration Monitoring, Rotating Machinery, Anti-Surge, and Asset Integrity. Held the position of Acting Manager in the Maintenance Excellence Department for a brief period in 2022. Certified and authorized over 1,600 engineers, technicians, and operators across various disciplines.Research & Graduate Teaching Assistant
Lamar University, Texas, USA · 2010 — 2013Engaged in doctoral research focused on Industrial Supervisory Intelligent Control. Delivered lectures and designed assessments for courses in Control Systems, Signals & Systems, Nuclear Engineering, and Instrumentation. Produced instructional resources, laboratory exercises, and academic course websites.Lead Electrical & Instrumentation Project Engineer & Site Superintendent
Aramco (PPD/O&GUPD) (CTS) · 2003 — 2008Directed E&I design, construction, and commissioning efforts for upstream Oil & Gas facilities. Developed comprehensive design packages including P&IDs, ILDs, datasheets, and loop drawings, as well as power systems. Created Smart Well and PDHMS systems, covering DTS, MPFM, SCADA, and hydraulic controls. Carried out high-voltage and medium-voltage substation projects, incorporating detailed ETAP analysis. Engineered ESD systems using 2oo3 voting and H₂S detection for high-risk wells, alongside leading the design for Cathodic Protection systems and conducting RCA for pipeline protection failures.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Doctor of EngineeringLamar University, USA
- Master of Science in Electrical EngineeringLouisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringSouthern University, Baton Rouge, LA 70813, USA