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Firas Hummoudeh

Firas Hummoudeh

Amman

Summary

Instrumentation and control professional with strong expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems. Adept at troubleshooting and optimizing performance, ensuring seamless integration of instrumentation with process requirements. Collaborative team player, adaptable to evolving project demands, and focused on delivering high-quality results. Proficient in PLC programming, SCADA systems, and process automation.

Experienced with developing and maintaining instrumentation and control systems for industrial applications. Utilizes advanced technical skills to optimize system performance and enhance operational efficiency. Track record of diagnosing and resolving complex issues, ensuring continuous and safe operations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Water DISI Amman for Operation & Maintenance (DAOM - SUEZ)
11.2012 - Current

Project Description


  • Water Supply Capacity: 100 million m3/year
  • Facility: 55 water wells, 2 pumping stations, 120 km ductile pipeline, 345 km steel pipeline
  • Commercial Operation Date: 2014
  • Concession Period: 25 years
  • Company Location: Amman, Jordan


Main clients

  • Ministry of water and irrigation
  • GAMA Energy Water International
  • Jordan water company (Miyahuna)


Job description

  • Performed detailed root cause analysis on recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions to project operations.
  • Provided ongoing support to clients through remote monitoring capabilities allowing rapid response times when addressing potential concerns.
  • Improved safety standards by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing appropriate measures on control systems.
  • Developed effective troubleshooting guides, enabling swift identification and resolution of instrument-related issues.
  • Enhanced system efficiency by developing and implementing instrumentation and control solutions for operation processes.
  • Optimized operations with expert calibration of measurement instruments and control devices.
  • Completed calculations and design simulations to assess power needs and choose optimal components.
  • Led operation testing, failure investigations and corrective action planning.
  • Analyzed electronics system requirements, capacity or customer needs to determine project feasibility.
  • Authored workflow diagrams and instructional manuals.
  • Drafted full piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) documents.
  • Communicated complex technical specifications to non-technical people in easily comprehensible formats.
  • Calculated component and instrumentation specifications for systems.
  • Revised instrumentation guidelines to address exceptions and provide clarification, where needed.
  • Participated in design specification review meetings, coordinating with inter-departmental teams to align ongoing efforts and overall business goals.
  • Standardized documentation practices across all projects, ensuring consistency in design specifications and operational procedures.
  • Actively participated in professional organizations to continuously refine skills and stay abreast of emerging methodologies in the field of instrumentation and control engineering.
  • Designed and installed control systems, resulting in improved process performance and reduced downtime.
  • Established strong working relationships with vendors and suppliers, facilitating timely delivery of critical components necessary for project completion.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies to identify potential applications in instrumentation and control systems, driving innovation in company offerings.

Planning and Project Control Engineer

Alsharq Office Company-Water&Environmental Sector
03.2010 - 11.2012

The Water and Environmental sector was established more than 40 years ago and its activities mainly include the following:

1- Water & Wastewater networks and plants
2- Water Leakage
3- Operating and maintaining of Water & Wastewater networks and plants.

The main Clients for water and Environmental Sector are:

  • Ministry of Water and Electricity (MOW&E)
  • The National Water Company (NEC).
  • The semi-governmental sectors which is connected to environmental and other private sectors

Brief description for the project:

  • Sewage Network in Bqaa with total Length = 47km and pipeline with total Length = 13 km.
  • Water network Buridah with total Length = 50km HDPE Pipes from 110m to 200m.
  • Houses Connections in Buridah , Qasseem.
  • Operating and maintaining of the water wells and network for Qasseem region.

Job description

  • Participated in weekly progress meetings, providing updates on schedule adherence, resource allocation, and overall project health.
  • Reviewed design documents and coordinated revisions as necessary to meet changing client requirements or construction constraints.
  • Maintained excellent communication with clients, providing regular updates on project status and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Developed customized reports for stakeholders, presenting key performance indicators that informed decision making.
  • Provided technical support to project team members, ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices.
  • Planned and coordinated materials, equipment and labor for projects.
  • Made accurate estimates for timescales and costs for projects.
  • Created detailed long-term plans and daily production schedules while overseeing manufacturing projects.
  • Used primavera 6 to draw plans for projects.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to guidelines.
  • Created and implemented tracking systems to monitor progress and meet deadlines.

SCADA Control Room Supervisor

Miyahuna L.L.C
01.2006 - 01.2010

AlMiyahuna manages and operates water sources and networks in the capital, Amman and Madaba Governorate, as well as a contract for the management of water and sanitation Zarqa. The company is concerned with the delivery of drinking water within international and local standards.


Main clients

Ministry of water and irrigation


brief description for the projects:


Greater Amman Water SCADA Project (GASS)

Owner : Water Authority of Jordan.
Location : Greater Amman Geographic Area.
Commissioning date : 2010
Project value : 3.4 Million JD.


Zay Station for Water Treatment plant

Owner : Water Authority of Jordan

Location: Balqa

Capacity: about 250 thousand cubic meter per day.


Maein Desalination Plant

Owner: Water Authority of Jordan

Location : Dead sea

Capacity: daily production rate of 110,000 m3


ALkharabsheh Booster Pump Station (C9)

Owner: Miyahuna

Location: Amman


Job Description

  • Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
  • Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment procurement, selecting optimal solutions based on performance requirements.
  • Optimized system performance through regular equipment maintenance and upgrades.
  • Oversaw scheduling for staffing purposes while balancing budgetary constraints with operational demands.
  • Evaluated employee performance, implementing improvement plans where necessary to maintain high standards of service delivery.
  • Managed control room operations, ensuring smooth coordination of team members and resources.
  • Authorized maintenance activities on units or changes in equipment or system operational status.
  • Assisted in the development of safety protocols, contributing to a safer work environment for all employees.

Education

MBA - business administrative (MBA)

Amman Arab University
Amman, Jordan
01.2022

BSc. - In Mechatronics Engineering

AL-Balqa' Applied University
Amman, Jordan
01.2010

Diploma - in Pneumatic & Hydraulic System

AL-Balqa' Applied University
01.2001

Skills

  • Instrumentation Maintenance
  • SCADA systems
  • Field instrumentation
  • Electrical schematics
  • HMI development
  • Technical writing
  • Instrumentation design
  • Instrumentation calibration
  • Computer Network Installation
  • Computer Technical Support
  • Procurement support
  • Instrumentation inspection
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • PLC programming
  • Fiber optics cable Diagnostic tools
  • P&ID Method and Sketches
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • AVAYA System
  • Maintenance planning
  • Equipment inspection
  • Project planning
  • Project management
  • Risk assessment
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time management
  • Instrumentation diagramming
  • Troubleshooting and fault isolation

Certification

  • PMP (Project Management Professional), 40 Hours
  • Primavera (Planning Software) Training Course Ver.6, 15 Hours
  • PLC SCADA System - Rockwell Automation, 12 days
  • Online Instruments - Endress+Hauser, 3 days
  • Water Quality Analyzers - Severn Trent, 3 days
  • Avaya PBX Fundamentals and Administration, 2 days
  • CMMS INFOR EAM v10, 2 days
  • AUMA Multi Turn Actuators, 2 days

Affiliations

Jordan Engineers Association (JEA), 2009-01-01, present

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 11-7-1981
  • Gender: male
  • Nationality: Jordanian
  • Marital Status: Married

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Water DISI Amman for Operation & Maintenance (DAOM - SUEZ)
11.2012 - Current

Planning and Project Control Engineer

Alsharq Office Company-Water&Environmental Sector
03.2010 - 11.2012

SCADA Control Room Supervisor

Miyahuna L.L.C
01.2006 - 01.2010

Diploma - in Pneumatic & Hydraulic System

AL-Balqa' Applied University

MBA - business administrative (MBA)

Amman Arab University

BSc. - In Mechatronics Engineering

AL-Balqa' Applied University
Firas Hummoudeh