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Omar Atwa

@omaratwa

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Experienced Lead Protection Engineer specializing in power systems.

Egypt

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What I'm looking for

I seek a challenging role in a dynamic company that values innovation and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a seasoned Lead Protection Engineer with over 15 years of experience in the power systems sector. My expertise encompasses design reviews, relay setting calculations, and technical advice on all aspects of power system protection. I have successfully managed projects for offshore and onshore substations, ensuring compliance with grid codes and safety standards.

Throughout my career, I have held key positions in various prestigious companies, including Orsted and Chevron, where I led teams in commissioning activities and provided technical guidance on complex electrical systems. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my contributions to innovative smart grid technologies and my role as a paper reviewer for IEEE publications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Protection Engineer

Current

Orsted Offshore Wind Farm Developer

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Responsible for design reviews of secondary systems and A.C/D.C schematic drawings, relay setting calculations, and protection philosophy for offshore wind farms. Provided technical advice on power system protection aspects and project deliverables.

Relay Protection Philosophy Offshore Wind

Lead Technical Advice Protection Engineer

Chevron Company

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Managed power system protection aspects and provided technical advice for electrical equipment and instrumentation in the Tengiz oil and gas field refinery.

Oil and Gas

Power System Distribution Specialist

Riau Power Energy Company

Feb 2018 - Nov 2021 (3 years 9 months)

Oversaw construction, testing, and commissioning of a 700MW power station, including various voltage switchgears and transformers.

Testing Power Stations

Substation Commissioning Manager

GHD Consultant

Dec 2011 - Oct 2014 (2 years 10 months)

Managed commissioning activities at high voltage substations, prepared testing plans, and coordinated with stakeholders for testing activities.

Test Plans Technical Writing

Electrical Commissioning Team Leader

ABB

Jan 2011 - Oct 2011 (9 months)

Supervised and managed commissioning activities for substations, ensuring successful implementation of protection systems.

Commissioning Activities Team Leadership

Senior Consultant Protection Engineer

Mott MacDonald Group

Oct 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 2 months)

Led commissioning activities for substations, focusing on protection systems and ensuring compliance with technical standards.

Commissioning Activities Compliance

Protection Commissioning Engineer

Egyptian Electricity Authority

Apr 1989 - Oct 1995 (6 years 6 months)

Provided client-side representation as a protection commissioning engineer for substations and power stations, focusing on load flow and protection coordination.

Power Stations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cairo University

Master of Science, Power Systems

2009 - 2010

Pursued a Master of Science degree in Power Systems, enhancing expertise in electrical protection systems and commissioning activities for substations.

Cairo University

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

1990 - 1995

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, focusing on power systems. Gained foundational knowledge in electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution.