Abdulrahman
Alkandari
Senior Electrical Engineer
Senior Electrical Engineer with 7+ years designing and deploying industrial automation and smart systems across Kuwait's oil & gas and infrastructure sectors. Led KOC and MEW projects from concept to commissioning. Bilingual in Arabic and English.
7+
Years Experience
12
Projects Delivered
KWD 2.1M
Project Value
3
Certifications
Resume
Projects
Skills
Technical
- Power Systems Design
- PLC Programming
- SCADA
- HV/LV Electrical Design
- Relay Protection
- Load Flow Analysis
Software
- ETAP
- MATLAB
- Python
- AutoCAD Electrical
- MS Project
- SAP PM
Certifications
- PMP — Project Management Institute
- CAP — ISA (Certified Automation Professional)
- Kuwait Engineers Association Member
Experience
2021 — Present
Senior Electrical Engineer
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)
- Lead electrical design and commissioning for upstream oil & gas automation projects valued at KWD 1.4M+
- Designed and deployed SCADA systems across 6 gathering centers, improving real-time monitoring coverage by 40%
- Managed cross-functional teams of 8 engineers and technicians from concept through commissioning
- Implemented predictive maintenance protocols using vibration analysis, reducing unplanned downtime by 28%
2018 — 2021
Electrical Engineer
Ministry of Electricity & Water (MEW)
- Designed HV/LV electrical systems for 3 substation upgrade projects across Kuwait's national grid
- Performed load flow analysis and relay coordination studies using ETAP for 132kV/11kV substations
- Coordinated with international contractors on procurement and installation of switchgear and transformers
- Developed standardized testing and commissioning procedures adopted department-wide
2017 — 2018
Junior Electrical Engineer
Al-Ghanim International
- Assisted in electrical design and drafting for commercial and industrial building projects
- Conducted site inspections and prepared technical reports for project managers
- Supported senior engineers in preparing BOQ documents and tender submissions
Key Achievements
KOC Gathering Center Automation
Situation
Six gathering centers relied on manual monitoring with no centralized control, leading to frequent production delays and safety incidents.
Action
Designed and deployed an integrated SCADA system with PLC-based automation across all six facilities, including fiber optic communication backbone.
Result
Achieved 40% improvement in monitoring coverage and 28% reduction in unplanned downtime. Project delivered on time within KWD 800K budget.
KWD 800K | 6 Facilities | 40% Monitoring Gain
MEW 132kV Substation Upgrade
Situation
Aging 132kV/11kV substations in the Ahmadi governorate were operating beyond rated capacity, risking grid instability during peak summer loads.
Action
Led the complete redesign of protection relay coordination and switchgear replacement. Performed load flow and short-circuit analysis using ETAP to validate the new configuration.
Result
Increased substation capacity by 35% and eliminated critical fault risks. Zero safety incidents during the 14-month commissioning period.
35% Capacity Increase | Zero Incidents | 14-Month Delivery
Predictive Maintenance Program
Situation
KOC's rotating equipment fleet experienced frequent unplanned failures, costing an estimated KWD 500K annually in lost production and emergency repairs.
Action
Implemented a condition-based maintenance program using vibration analysis sensors, thermal imaging, and Python-based anomaly detection on critical rotating equipment.
Result
Reduced unplanned downtime by 28% in the first year. Program was adopted as a KOC best practice and expanded to 3 additional facilities.
28% Downtime Reduction | KWD 500K Saved | 3 Facilities Expanded
Education
2013 — 2017
BSc Electrical Engineering
Kuwait University
GPA: 3.4 / 4.0
Endorsements
"Abdulrahman consistently delivers complex automation projects on schedule and within budget. His ability to bridge the gap between design and field execution is exceptional. He is one of the most reliable engineers I have worked with at KOC."
Team Lead, Automation Division — Kuwait Oil Company
"During the substation upgrade project, Abdulrahman demonstrated a rare combination of deep technical knowledge and strong project management skills. His ETAP analysis work was thorough and his coordination with contractors was seamless."
Senior Engineer, Power Systems — Ministry of Electricity & Water