YOUSEF's CV
YOUSEF ALBREIKI
Mechanical Engineer | Water Connections Inspection Engineer
Profile summary
Mechanical Engineer with over 14 years of experience in instrumentation, maintenance, and water distribution operations across the oil & gas and utilities sectors. Currently serving as a Water Connections Inspection Engineer at TAQA Distribution, specializing in water connection inspections, temporary water supply projects, GIS applications, process improvement, customer service excellence, and HSE compliance. Proven ability to lead operational activities, coordinate engineering tasks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Currently assigned to coordinate Temporary Water Connection operations, supporting engineering teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and within service timelines. Recognized for developing innovative solutions, including an internal water tank safety initiative designed to enhance public safety. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, a Diploma in Electronic Engineering, a Real Estate Broker License, and numerous professional certifications in engineering, project management, safety, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and leadership. Passionate about operational excellence, innovation, and contributing to strategic engineering projects within leading government and semi-government organizations.
Career highlights
Engineering Excellence: 14+ years of engineering experience across the oil & gas and water utility sectors. Promoted internally from Assistant Engineer to Engineer – Water Connections Inspection in 2025. Assigned by management to coordinate Temporary Water Connection activities, supporting engineering teams and coordinating daily operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant project delivery. Developed an innovative internal water tank safety mesh initiative to improve public safety and reduce the risk of child drowning. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with a strong background in Instrumentation & Control. Led process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and customer service. Extensive experience in water connection inspections, GIS, water distribution networks, and technical reporting. Completed numerous professional training courses in engineering, HSE, project management, leadership, cybersecurity, AI, customer service, and operational excellence. Recognized with an Appreciation Certificate for outstanding contribution and commitment to company values. Licensed Real Estate Broker (Abu Dhabi), demonstrating knowledge of regulatory compliance and professional business practices.
Key skills
Professional experience
Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on instrumentation and control systems in refinery operations. Conducted calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of pressure, flow, level, and temperature instruments while ensuring compliance with HSE standards. Supported plant reliability through equipment maintenance, documentation, shutdown activities, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Performed calibration and maintenance of field instrumentation to ensure process reliability
- Supported refinery shutdown and maintenance activities while meeting safety requirements.
- Maintained compliance with ADNOC HSE standards and safe work practices.
- Contributed to preventive maintenance programs that minimized equipment downtime.
- Worked with multidisciplinary maintenance teams to improve operational efficiency
Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in water connections inspection, engineering coordination, and temporary water supply operations. Responsible for ensuring compliance with engineering standards, HSE requirements, and operational procedures while supporting project delivery, process improvement, and customer satisfaction. Promoted internally from Assistant Engineer to Engineer in 2025, reflecting continued professional growth and technical contribution within TAQA Distribution.
- Led the Temporary Water Connection workstream and coordinated daily activities with two engineers.
- Promoted internally from Assistant Engineer to Engineer in 2025.
- Developed an internal safety initiative for water tanks to improve public safety.
- Received an Immediate Recognition Certificate for outstanding contribution.
- Completed Water Site Inspection professional training program.
- Achieved 100% compliance with HSE standards and PPE requirements.
- Contributed to process improvement initiatives to enhance inspection efficiency and customer service.
Education
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a Final GPA of 3.47/4.00. Completed 126 credit hours, with coursework covering Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Dynamics, Statics, Mechatronics, Control & Instrumentation, CAD/CAM, Manufacturing Processes, Strength of Materials, Mechanical Systems Modelling, Project Management, and Mechanical Design. Successfully completed multiple Industrial Training programs and an Individual Mechanical Engineering Project, strengthening practical engineering, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Awarded a Diploma in Electronic Engineering with a cumulative GPA of 2.63. Completed comprehensive coursework in Instrumentation and Control, Industrial Electronics, Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation, Analog Circuits, Digital Systems, Fault Finding Techniques, Telecommunications, Computer Systems and Programming, Technical Mathematics, and Mechanical Workshop Fundamentals. Successfully completed a four-week industrial work placement focused on practical engineering and workplace skills
Certifications
Languages
English · Professional
Arabic · Native