Bader Ali Obaid Al-Washahi

?? Oman | ?? badar86.eng@gmail.com | ?? +968 92185164 | LinkedIn: Badar Al Washahi

Professional Summary

Dynamic Electrical Engineer with over 14 years of progressive experience in the utilities sector, specializing in governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, risk management, and strategic policy alignment. Skilled in integrating governance, compliance, and legal frameworks with organizational strategy, ensuring adherence to regulatory mandates and stakeholder expectations. Strong background in managing cross-functional teams, legal documentation reviews, risk registers, and board-level reporting. Adept at aligning governance and compliance functions with sustainable growth objectives and government (OIA) policies.

Core Competencies

Corporate Governance & Compliance Frameworks
Legal & Regulatory Advisory
Risk Management & Audit Oversight
Policy Development & Implementation
Litigation & Dispute Resolution Support
Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Transparency & Accountability Enhancement
Board & Senior Management Reporting
QHSE & Information Security Compliance

Professional Experience

Nama Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC) – Nama Group, Oman

Section Head – 33 kV Network Planning (Governance, Compliance & Investment Alignment)

2021 – Present

- Spearheaded alignment of technical planning with national governance and APSR regulations.

- Coordinated with APSR, OETC, OPWP, and government authorities, ensuring compliance reporting.

- Maintained compliance and investment risk registers for major projects.

- Reviewed PIADs, tender documents, and technical contracts ensuring compliance.

- Prepared capability statements, compliance dashboards, and audit responses to APSR and OIA.

- Delivered governance and compliance workshops for planning engineers.

Key Achievements:
Developed standardized PIAD frameworks addressing APSR governance concerns.
Minimized compliance risks by embedding DSSS thresholds into all planning workflows.
Successfully coordinated with regulatory auditors during PCR-6/7.

Majan Electricity Company (Pre-Merger)

Senior Electrical Planning Engineer – Governance & Compliance in Network Planning

2017 – 2021

- Designed and enforced compliance mechanisms ensuring all investment projects adhered to OIA, APSR, and internal policies.

- Supported contract reviews, feasibility assessments, and tender processes ensuring compliance.

- Monitored compliance breaches, reported governance gaps, and implemented corrective action plans.

Majan Electricity Company (Pre-Merger)

Electrical Engineer – Regulatory & Compliance Support

2013 – 2017

- Supported governance, compliance, and regulatory reporting within engineering planning.

- Assisted in drafting technical agreements and ensuring compliance with Oman’s regulatory authority requirements.

- Contributed to audits and compliance reviews, ensuring transparent documentation and risk reporting.

Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC)

Planning Engineer

2011 – 2013

- Supported governance, compliance, and regulatory reporting within engineering planning.

- Assisted in drafting technical agreements and ensuring compliance with Oman’s regulatory authority requirements.

Education

MSc (In Progress, 2025–2027) – Sustainable Energy Development & Management, Muscat University

BEng, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University

Languages

Arabic: Native

English: Professional Fluency

References

Available upon request.