Karim Mikati

Accomplished power plant project manager with +27 years of experience directing plant O&M, and overhauls. Skilled in administrating large-scale projects, evaluating quality of work, ensuring contract fulfillment, HSE compliance and prudent utility practices. International experience in teamwork with multinational stakeholders. Holds MSc in Mechanical Engineering, MBA and other Engineering Management degrees and Energy Certificates

Prime Metro Power Holdings - Menatech, Iraq, Basra Governate, Umm Qasr 2021- Present
Philippines, Manila - Owner of 30 MW Power Plant and Energy Provider for General Company for Ports of Iraq
General Manager – In charge of Umm Qasr Captive Power Plant (3 Wartsila Engines 20SG34).
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Freelance, Lebanon, North, Tripoli 2017- 2020
Energy and Power Generation Consultancy Services
Power Plant & Energy Strategy Expert – Consulting international Clients (Power Utilities and Investors).
Providing various technical services for thermal power plants (overhaul, spare parts, upgrade, training, ..)

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Dietsmann - Nigeria – Delta State - Okpai 2017
O&M Contractor at 480 MW CCGT Power Plant owned by NAOC (Nigerian Agip Oil Company)
Deputy Power Plant Manager / Engineering Manager – In charge of Engineering Department (Efficiency, Upgrade, HSE, ..). Duplicating the responsibilities of the Power Plant Manager at Okpai IPP (two Alstom GT13E2, two HRSGs and ST with BOP including Diesel Generators (DG).

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Shanahan Engineering Ltd - Uzbekistan 2016
Training Subcontractor for Hyundai (EPC Contractor for new 929 MW CCGT PP in Talimarjan).
O&M Trainer – Providing Operation classroom re-training to the local O&M staff at Talimarjan for the new Power Plant extension consisting of 2 x 465 MW CCGT units (MHPS gas fired GT model M701F4, Doosan horizontal triple pressure HRSG and Fuji ST) & BOP with DGs.

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Dietsmann - Nigeria – Ogun State - Olorunsogo 2015– 2016
O&M Advisor for NDPHC (Niger Delta Power Holding Company Ltd) owning and generating in total ~5 GW.
O&M Advisor – Recommending and implementing O&M key solutions in technical and organizational aspects to raise the Reliability, Availability and Efficiency of the Power Plants.
Achievements: Completed Due Diligence for Olorunsogo 750 MW CCGT Power Plant (4 9E GTs + 4 HRSGs + 2 STs) with recommendations for rehabilitation and modification of the facilities including new Organization Chart for O&M staff. Preparation of the technical and financial documents for O&M bidding.

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Dietsmann-Russia – Yekaterinburg - Moscow, Russia 2014–2015
Maintenance Contractor for Power Plants owned by OGK-5 (Enel-Russia)
Deputy Technical Director – Technical Supporting for Maintenance team (~1800) in 4 Thermal Power Plants (~10 GW) and following the execution of Dietsmann’s Maintenance Contracts for Enel-OGK-5.
Achievements: Successfully and timely completed maintenance 2014-2015 campaign, including major overhauls and emergency repairs. Implementation of new and safe technologies and tools for power plant maintenance.
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Dietsmann S.p.A. – Aksai, West Kazakhstan 2013–2014
O&M Contractor for Steam & Water Plants owned by KPO (Karachaganak Petroleum Operation)
Plant Superintendent - Managing O&M team (~60) of Steam Generation (4 Macchi Boilers) and Water Plant (RO, Demin. & Condensate Recovery Systems) at KPC (Karachaganak Oil & Gas Process Complex). Achievements: During 6-months O&M period “0” production hours were lost. Availability: 100%.

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ELECTRICITÉ DU LIBAN (EdL) - Beirut, Lebanon 2011–2013
Government provider of power generation, transmission, and distribution services across Lebanon.
EDL Project Director at MEW – for EPC/O&M project of new 400-500 MW CCGT Power Plant
Representing EDL at Ministry of Energy & Water, Supervision of the Project on behalf of EdL: Technical expertise, Tender, Bidding process, Clarifications to Bidders, Offers Evaluation, e.t.c.
Achievements: Successful EPC contracting (within the $500M budget) of 565 MW Tri-fuel (HFO, NG, DO) CCGT Power Plant with 3 GE 9E GTs, 3 HRSGs, ST and DGs at Deir Aamar – Lebanon.

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GE ENERGY SERVICES - Sabiya, Kuwait 2010–2011
EPC and O&M Contractor for Sabiya 2000 MW CCGT Power Plant ~$2.7 billion contract
Operations Manager—2000 MW Sabiya Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant (CCGT PP) – Within limited time frame mobilization and training of the O&M team (~50). Supervision, Construction, Pre-commissioning & Start-up of six 9FA GTs and BOP including DGs.
Achievements: Exceeded the target 97% Availability of power energy for 2011 summer peak load demand and achieved considerable savings (+$100k) in tools and consumable purchase.

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ELECTRICITÉ DU LIBAN (EdL) Beirut, Lebanon. Detailed below for 1996–2010

Power Plant Manager—450 MW Deir Aamar Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) (2006–2010)
Lead a 130-person team of resources in all aspects of O&M for a 450-MW power plant consisting of 2 V94.2 GTs, 2 HRSGs, ST and two DGs. Directed the administration of a 5-year, $86M O&M contract.

Deputy Power Plant Manager & Mechanical Department Head—Deir Aamar CCPP (1999–2006)
Generate tender documents and oversee parts procurement. Plan and manage infrastructure upgrades. Train and mentor plant engineers. Prepare and manage a multi-million-dollar annual operating budget.

Key Achievements (1999-2010):
• Achieved and sustained power plant reliability and availability ratings of 90%+ and efficiency of 48%+.
• Surpassed the performance of identical Zahrani CCPP in Lebanon by 10% and 1%, respectively.
• Led the conversion of the Power Plant from diesel oil to natural gas mode in 2009, including the supply, installation, testing, and production launch of piping and gas systems, to garner nearly $12M in monthly cost savings based on an average oil price per barrel of $75.
• Coordinated a Diesel Oil Supply Project in 2006 to pipe diesel oil directly from a neighboring oil refinery into the tanks at the power plant, eliminating the need for truck-based diesel oil transportation.
• Directed an initiative to recover heat from combustion gases in the gas turbines to heat the water in the steam turbine portion of the CCPP, helping to increase the output from 300 MW to 450 MW at no additional cost, including supervision of construction and commissioning activities for the whole Combined Cycle portion.
• Captured nearly $10M in direct O&M contract cost savings by paying bills based on the quality of contractor work performed and the fulfillment of agreed upon O&M work.

Shift Operations Supervisor— 780 MW Zouk Thermal (Rankine) Power Plant (1996–1999)
Managed a shift with a team of 35 technicians in the operation of 3x145-MW and a 180-MW STs. Supported HFO-fired boilers for the steam turbines, a 20-MW gas turbine for open cycle operations and DGs.
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CONTRACTING & TRADING (C.A.T.) – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 1996
Site Lead Mechanical Engineer - Fabrication and erection of piping and steel structures, as well as installation and commissioning of water pumps for the Bu Hasa Oil Field Water Injection Upgrade Project (3 Water Injection Pumping Stations).
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DAR AL-HANDASAH (SHAER & CO.) – Beirut, Lebanon 1995–1996
Project Senior Engineer
Edited and translated technical documentation, proposals, and communications in English and Russian for projects with the Kyrgyzstan Telecommunication Network and for the Baku Highway Bypass.
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SONABICOM – Tripoli Marine, Lebanon 1994–1995
Facility Lead Mechanical Engineer
Coordinated a 200-person team in the design and fabrication of steel structures for various applications.
Manufactured towers for OHL and TV up to 120 m height, tanks and exhaust ducts for power plants.

NAU (former Kiev Institute of Civil Aviation Engineers) – Kiev, Ukraine (1988-1994)

1. MSc in Mechanical Engineering - Aircraft & Aeroengine Maintenance with Gas Turbine O&M (1988-1993)
2. Post Graduate MSc in Engineering Economics - Organization & Planning of Economic Relations (1992-1994)

Cranfield University – Cranfield, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom (2008)

Gas Turbine Technology for O&M Engineers Training Certificate

University of Balamand – El-Koura, Lebanon (2009-2010)
MSc in Engineering Management Coursework (incomplete) - Project Management and Quality Control 

European Energy Centre (EEC) Academy in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University (2016-2017)
Galileo Master Certificate (GMC) - Expert in Renewable Energy

Robert Kennedy College – Zurich, Switzerland, in partnership with University of Cumbria - (2017-2021)
MBA in Energy & Sustainability.

Certifications issued by Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) 
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP)
• Business Energy Professional (BEP)