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Hussein Zahreddine

Hussein Zahreddine

Edmonton,AB

Summary

My career has revolved around efficiently coordinating various initiatives and fostering collaboration across diverse teams, with a solid background spanning over ten years in renewable energies and project management. I thrive in the dynamic landscape of renewable energies, bringing expertise to drive sustainable and impactful projects.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
10
10

Years of experience in the renewable energies sector

7
7

Years of experience in project and teams maanagement

Work History

Freelance / Contractor

Self-employed
Edmonton, AB
04.2024 - Current

Scope and Areas: Renewable Energies / Residential, Commercial and Utility Scale Solar PV / Battery Energy Storage Systems / Technical and Financial Modeling / Market Research / EPC

  • Advise on EPC strategy, vendor sourcing, and execution planning to align with U.S. project goals.
  • Provide input on engineering coordination and construction oversight to support compliance and timelines.
  • Perform financial and energy modeling to assess project viability and forecast solar revenue.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, including microgrids and storage, to inform system design and strategy.
  • Support project development by identifying opportunities and engaging with developers, EPCs, and advisors.

Head of Engineering

Verano Energy
Santiago, Chile
06.2022 - 07.2023

Scope and Areas: Renewable Energies / Commercial and Utility Scale Solar PV / Battery Energy Storage Systems / Basic Wind Project Development / Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia / System Modeling / Team Lead

  • Supervised and directed 34 engineering staff, and facilitated hiring, training, and personal development.
  • Developed and implemented engineering strategies to optimize production processes.
  • Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Collaborated closely with legal team members on contract review prior to finalizing any agreements.
  • Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individual employees through positive reinforcement
    and technical recognition.

Engineering Project Manager

Verano Energy
Santiago, Chile
10.2021 - 06.2022

Scope and Areas: Renewable Energies / Commercial and Utility Scale Solar PV / Energy Modeling / Team
Lead

  • Developed and maintained project plans, schedules, budgets and scopes of work.
  • Coordinated contractors, architects, and other project team members to deliver high-quality projects within specified timeframes.
  • Managed engineering projects with a consistent record of on-time and under-budget delivery.
  • Mentored new engineering and production team members.
    Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes and standards related to engineering projects.

Engineering Manager

Verano Energy
Santiago, Chile
08.2018 - 10.2021

Scope and Areas: Renewable Energies / Commercial and Utility Scale Solar PV / Energy Modeling / Team Lead

  • Supervised engineering and maintenance staff and facilitated hiring, training and personal development.
  • Organized data and modeled information for use in key decision-making.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Maintained entire infrastructure and compliance documentation.

Project Engineer

GreenGulf Inc.
Doha, Qatar
08.2013 - 03.2017

Scope and Areas: Commercial Scale Solar PV / Construction Supervision/ Energy Modeling / Solar and Storage Research and Testing / Project Permitting

  • Modified and approved technical documentation according to customer specifications.
  • Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Maintained project schedule by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
  • Managed resource allocation and networked to manage planning and operations in the testing cycle.

Solar Engineer

Verano Energy
06.2015 - 12.2016

Scope and Areas: Commercial and Utility Scale Solar PV Development / Trainer

  • Provided design and planning for solar energy projects, and recommended modifications for existing
  • systems based on changing technologies and consumer demands.
  • Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.

Project Engineer

Chevron
Doha, Qatar
08.2012 - 07.2013

Scope and Areas: Commercial Scale Solar PV / Construction Supervision / Project Permitting / Solar and Storage Research and Testing

  • Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with engineering.
  • Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors, or other departments.
  • Managed resource allocation and networked to manage planning and operations in the testing cycle.

Research Assistant

Texas A&M University
Doha, Qatar
01.2009 - 07.2012

Scope and Areas: Methane Cracking Using a Solar Reactor / Non-Linear Mathematics / System Modeling

  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis on assigned data.
  • Set up, calibrated, and maintained laboratory and field research equipment.
  • Published experimental and research findings in scientific publications and journals as a co-author.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon
01.2024 - Current

Master of Science - Energy Studies

American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon
08.2017 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Texas A&M University
Doha, Qatar
08.2008 - 05.2012

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management
  • Design Oversight
  • Technical Consulting
  • System Modeling
  • Contract Development
  • Budget Development
  • Team Direction
  • Employee Development
  • Workflow Planning
  • Resource Allocation
  • Recruiting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Codes Compliance

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Freelance / Contractor

Self-employed
04.2024 - Current

MBA - Business Administration

American University of Beirut
01.2024 - Current

Head of Engineering

Verano Energy
06.2022 - 07.2023

Engineering Project Manager

Verano Energy
10.2021 - 06.2022

Engineering Manager

Verano Energy
08.2018 - 10.2021

Master of Science - Energy Studies

American University of Beirut
08.2017 - 05.2021

Solar Engineer

Verano Energy
06.2015 - 12.2016

Project Engineer

GreenGulf Inc.
08.2013 - 03.2017

Project Engineer

Chevron
08.2012 - 07.2013

Research Assistant

Texas A&M University
01.2009 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Texas A&M University
08.2008 - 05.2012

Quote

Never ruin an apology with an excuse
Benjamin Franklin

References

References available upon request.
Hussein Zahreddine