Ali Khater

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About Ali Khater

Seasoned engineering executive with over 21 years of leadership in power generation, water desalination, high-voltage substation projects, and renewable energy technologies. Currently serving as Head of Engineering at ACWA POWER, I oversee Mechanical, I&C, Electrical, Chemistry, Planning, and Operational Performance, ensuring seamless plant operations, efficiency optimization, and technical excellence.With expertise in Renewable Energy Systems, I lead initiatives in Photovoltaic (PV) solar technology and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to enhance sustainability, grid stability, and energy transition efforts. I focus on integrating renewable solutions with existing infrastructure, optimizing performance, and ensuring compliance with global energy standards.As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), I specialize in: Multi-disciplinary Engineering Leadership Renewable Energy (PV, BESS, Hybrid Systems) Project & Risk Management (PMP, RMP) Asset Management & Performance Optimization Budgeting, Financial Planning & Cost Control Operations Strategy & Continuous Improvement Predictive & Preventive Maintenance High-Voltage Substation & Electrical System Testing Water Desalination & Power Plant Operations Team Leadership & Strategic Decision-MakingI am committed to engineering excellence, innovation, and sustainability, leading cross-functional teams to implement industry-leading best practices