Christopher McFarlane CEM(Pending), PMP,PE, C1 Inspector

Nuclear, Energy Management , Project Management, Electrical Instrumentation and Controls

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

About

Experienced across several industries, such as nuclear, oil and gas, mining and metal, and simple/combined cycle power generation for more than 25 years. A proven track record of success, delivering ahead of schedule and within budget, leading diverse teams and working collaboratively with others in fast-paced high demand environments. International and multicultural experience. Excellent interpersonal skills, leadership, and communication. Proficiency in maintenance planning in nuclear power, project management, engineering, commissioning, maintenance execution, distributed control system (DCS), root cause analysis, technical report writing and problem solving. Certified Energy Manager (CEM)[Renewal Pending], Project Management Professional (PMP), PPA Procedure Writer and PPA Planner Writer.

Experience

  • Nawah Energy Company (On-site)
    • Senior Maintenance Planning Specialist
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    • Maintenance Planning Specialist
      Mar 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Distributed Control System Engineer at New Fortress Energy
    Aug 2021 - Jan 2022 · 6 mos

    Managed the DCS to provide support and reliability to plant and company operations. Support electrical strategy geared towards improved reliability.

  • Lead Electrical Reliability Engineer at Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA​)
    Sep 2016 - Mar 2021 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    • Support in the precommisioning, commissioning and acceptance of the 125 MVA 220/33/6.6kV Alumina Refinery distribution system including: o 6.6kV vaccum circuit breakers o Transformer rated 125 MVA 220/33KV, 50MVA 33/6.6kV and 50MVA 33/0.69kV o Distribution and variable speed drive (VSD) cables • Support in the precommisioning and acceptance of: o 5MW 6.6 kV motors and associated Liquid resistance starters o 6.6kV motor feeder and VSD’s o 490V motor drives and VSD’s o Associated PLC and control systems • Operations Team support for: o Overview of electrical systems design o Monitor quality of construction and installation of electrical systems • Operations Team attestation of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of 690V switchgear and distribution transformers • Assessment and development of maintenance and spare parts strategies for electrical systems and equipment • Reliability analysis, implementation of improvements, trouble shooting and technical support for but not limited to: o 6.6kV motor feeder and VSD’s o 490V motor drives and VSD’s o General refinery electrical systems • Training, assessment and authorisation of Low Voltage Electrical workers • Training and assessment of HV switching operators • Electrical Safety Committee member and Electrical Safety Professional representative for AlTaweelah Alumina refinery operations team.

  • Senior Electrical Engineer at WINDALCO
    Sep 2013 - Sep 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Responsibility for all plant electrical transmission and distribution systems, motor control centers, and motors,. Optimization of electrical safety, maintenance, reliability and energy conservation measures. •Conduct Reliability and Maintenance of motors, motor control centers, generators, relays, PLCs, generator controls, circuit breakers, isolators, VSD, transformers and the distribution network – for one alumina plant, mines, wells, mud stacking area and port •Prepare material costs and timing estimates, reports and design specifications •Complete scopes of work, bill of material, request for proposal and material verification for projects •Perform root cause analysis on electrical systems and plant processes and make engineering changes to resolve problems •Develop and implement maintenance programs •Read, interpret and modify drawings to include P&ID, single line, schematic, layout, civil and mechanical •Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders

  • Electrical and Instrumentation Design Engineer at Commercial Contracting Company Group Jamaica
    Apr 2011 - Aug 2013 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    •Designed and reviewed electrical circuits, equipment and systems for integration into existing alumina production plant’s electrical and control systems •Prepared material costs and timing estimates, reports and design specifications •Completed process design criteria, functional specifications, scopes of work, bill of material, request for proposal and material verification for projects •Reviewed the process design criteria, functional specifications, scopes of work, bill of material, request for proposal and drawings •SPA for engineering on several projects - Calciner Burner Management Compliance Improvement, Hydrate Drag Chain, Calciner Blower Air Improvement