Khaled Al-Ghamdi, PMP®, RMP®

Engineering & Project Management - Review and refine project proposals to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with organizational objectives. - Develop conceptual and design packages for management approval, ensuring stakeholder buy-in before execution. - Define project strategies and apply advanced design methodologies to capture the complete scope and address integration challenges. - Coordinate funding requirements by securing initial approvals and managing supplemental requests when necessary. - Plan resources, workforce hours, and timelines to balance efficiency with delivery targets. - Support project scheduling by preparing execution plans, monitoring progress indicators, and ensuring deliverables meet deadlines. - Collaborate with cost specialists to prepare accurate budget estimates and maintain financial control. - Lead structured risk assessments and implement proactive mitigation strategies to minimize project risks. - Raise procurement requisitions, coordinate with supply chain teams, and manage vendor bidding and selection processes. - Conduct technical evaluations of supplier offers, ensuring compliance with standards and resolving deviations. - Supervise construction and site activities to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with specifications and standards. - Oversee the full project lifecycle from design and procurement through construction, testing, commissioning, and handover. - Conduct acceptance testing and safety reviews to validate readiness before commissioning. - Approve as-built documentation and close punch lists to ensure project completion before startup. - Prepare consolidated progress reports and performance dashboards to track KPIs and communicate results to management.

Eastern Petrochemical Company (SHARQ) Saudi European Petrochemical Company (IBN ZAHAR) - Oversaw daily site activities for Turnaround projects with regular reporting to SABIC, while monitoring weekly progress for non-TA projects. - Performed field inspections in coordination with quality teams to ensure that work fully complied with engineering standards and safety codes. - Tracked project deliverables, cost, and schedule to maintain alignment with project objectives and avoid deviations. - Acted as a liaison between construction teams, contractors, and stakeholders to maintain smooth workflows and timely delivery. - Adjusted manpower and resources according to project priorities to maintain efficiency and minimize delays. - Secured cost advantages by coordinating procurement processes and negotiating terms with vendors and subcontractors. - Supervised materials handling and logistics to support uninterrupted site operations. - Ensured strict adherence to SABIC’s safety, health, environment, and quality management systems across all project phases. - Developed work priorities and coordinated engineering efforts to achieve targeted milestones. - Assessed potential risks, introduced proactive mitigation measures, and ensured proper closure of all identified issues. - Participated in project close-out reviews, providing insights and recommendations for future improvement. - Analyzed client requirements and translated them into practical engineering and execution strategies.

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Power Engineering Technologies is a specialized program that equips students with the knowledge and technical expertise to design, develop, operate, and maintain modern electrical power systems. It bridges the gap between theoretical engineering principles and practical technological applications in the generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electrical energy.