The HIWPT Newsletter 2021 | 1st Quarter_EN

Strategic Partners: APRIL 01, 2021 | Vol. 2 Issue 2 Follow us on: Higher Institute for Water and Power Technologies |P.O. Box 53 Rabigh 21911, Saudi Arabia www.hiwpt.edu.sa | [email protected] |+966 12 4222322 ext. 124 |+966 540272423 ANNOUNCEMENT: Introducing our new HIWPT Chairman…page 8 HIWPT opens first branch in Jeddah to drive training development …page2 Winners of “The Power is Within You” innovation Engr. Tariq AlShamrani (left), acting Executive Director of the Higher challenge announced…page 3 Institute for Water and Power Technologies (HIWPT), paid a visit recently AlFanar signs training services agreement with HIWPT to Human Resources Development Fund in Jeddah to receive the funding …page 4 agreement with HIWPT in support to strengthen implementation of the HIWPT joins the Red Sea Development forum…page 5 National Strategic Program for Occupational Safety and Health initiated by HIWPT partners with MELI for facility management the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. …page 5 HIWPT, KAU-CEDT sign cooperation…page 6 HIWPT starts CWQAP Qualification…page 6 Saudi AlBitek, NCT, KAU, SWCC visit HIWPT…page 7

The HIWPT Empowering Youth for a Brighter Tomorrow... Page 2 Newsletter HIWPT opens first branch in Jeddah to drive training development The Higher Institute for Water and Power Engr. Tariq AlShamrani, acting HIWPT Executive Technologies (HIWPT) is excited to announce the Director, said the new center would help meet the opening of a new office and development center in growing demand in Saudi Arabia for workers with a Jeddah to accommodate its rapid growth and to vocational qualification relevant to the energy sector provide training solutions specific to the water and and help young people find employment. power industries leveraging the area’s diverse young talent pool. “The new Jeddah Center has been welcomed by our leading strategic partners and stakeholders because The training center, which is situated at the Sorouh they see it as part of the broader solution of reducing Business Center in Hail - Baghdadiyah Al Gharbiyah the skills gap and producing profitable, efficient District, is the HIWPT’s first to open in the kingdom, businesses,” Engr. AlShamrani further said. with its original campus located in Rabigh. Initially, the “With full gratitude and hope, I sincerely wish HIWPT new center with all academic and support services will all the best and make new achievements for this carry out training and development programs in the establishing branch operation,” he added. field of HSE and technical short courses. The HIWPT is a joint initiative of the ACWA Power The facility has a purpose-built training area complete International and the Technical and Vocational Training with training materials and structures, all designed for Corporation. It is one of the national centers for future training to practice new skills in a realistic and strategic partnerships in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia accredited by Colleges of Excellence. safely controlled environment. Led by Mr. Rami Basahih (2nd from right), HIWPT Trainees Affairs Manager, the admission of new trainees has started immediately after the opening of the branch in Jeddah on February 08, 2021. A total of 68 young Saudis who presented interest in the Occupational Safety and Health program, an initiative supported by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, were accepted and qualified for three months of training.

The HIWPT Empowering Youth for a Brighter Tomorrow... Page 3 Newsletter Winners of “The Power is Within You” innovation challenge announced ACWA Power and its training institute arm, the Higher Institute for Water and Power Technologies (HIWPT) introduced the first edition of the “The Power is Within You” innovation challenge and announced this year’s selected three winners. A panel of judges comprising senior leaders from ACWA Mohammed Alnakhli Abdulaziz AlGhamdi Luay Kattan Power and HIWPT selected three of the most innovative ideas to receive 90 days of incubation and development support, following an extensive screening and selection process of online entries, and virtual presentations from shortlisted applicants. The innovation challenge received numerous Riyadh Alharthi Abdulaziz Algethami Dr. Ahmed Allehyani submissions from different sectors in the kingdom. Out of over 130 entries submitted, 9 candidates were Challenge winners in each category: shortlisted to present their ideas to the judging panel, PRODUCT of which the three winners emerged successful. Ministry of Energy led by Mohammed Alnakhli and his The winners were selected across three categories: team, raises a demand-side management control for product, service and technology. household appliances to address solar PV The three winners will now take part in a 90-day intermittency, regulate consumption and increase incubation program to further explore and develop efficiency. their ideas through a dedicated training and mentoring process, guided by ACWA Power experts and supported SERVICE by HIWPT with potential internship roles available after Taif University’s team; Abdulaziz AlGhamdi, Luay the incubation period. Kattan, Riyadh Alharthi, and Abdulaziz Algethami, is an innovative idea for using UAV drones for the inspection, monitoring and maintenance of solar PV panels is a creative solution that will help reduce costs, manpower and time taken to address any issues. TECHNOLOGY University of Jeddah by Dr. Ahmed Allehyani, presents his idea for a new converter to step up the voltage of PV panels to support renewable energy applications ranging from grid integration and solar powered water desalination systems. The Power is Within You was launched on the 90th Saudi National Day to empower youth in the kingdom to create, ideate and innovate three specific categories within the water and power sector, inspired by ACWA Power’s commitment to playing a role in the fulfillment of Vision 2030 and its successful track record of utilizing cutting-edge technology to transform operations.

The HIWPT Empowering Youth for a Brighter Tomorrow... Page 4 Newsletter AlFanar signs training services agreement with HIWPT Alfanar Construction believes that every organization's According to the agreement, AlFanar Construction shall strength depends largely on the quality of its human commit to signing full-time employment contracts with resources. With this, the company recently signed an the sponsored trainees before commencing the agreement at a virtual signing ceremony held in Rabigh program. The successful completion of the programs with the Higher Institute for Water and Power will be a basic requirement for the employment Technologies (HIWPT) to train and employ the Saudi contract between the company and the trainees. youth in the engineering and construction sector. Meanwhile, Engr. Tariq AlShamrani, acting HIWPT The agreement further consolidates AlFanar’s Executive Director, expressed his pleasure with the continuous commitment to local talent development in cooperation with a leading company such as AlFanar. line with the Saudi Vision 2030. “This agreement plays an essential role in promoting the scientific, professional, and vocational levels of the Under the agreement, HIWPT shall provide the training Saudi youth, and establishes a culture of training, programs in its training facility in Rabigh. HIWPT shall upskilling, and continuous development among youth also provide the training utilizing all the required and corporate employees. curriculum, instructional technology, and equipment to carry out the programs effectively throughout the one- “HIWPT offers fully integrated advanced and well- year training period. Furthermore, HIWPT will adopt proven training programs that bridge the gap in skills in recommended training material proposed by Alfanar the engineering and construction sector and prepare Construction as applicable for field application training. highly qualified ‘job-ready’ talent pool,” he noted. Welcome new trainees! Engr. Tariq AlShamrani (2nd row center), HIWPT Executive Director (A), recently conducted a training orientation for new trainees of the EKB company. The event was followed by the distribution of android tablets to trainees to be used during online training. An initial of 20 young Saudis were enrolled in the electrical equipment maintenance course sponsored by EKB.

The HIWPT Empowering Youth for a Brighter Tomorrow... Page 5 Newsletter HIWPT joins the Red Sea Development forum The Higher Institute for Water and Power Technologies Engr. Tariq AlShamrani, acting HIWPT Executive attended the Red Sea Development Company’s (TRSDC) Director, was given a chance to lead on behalf of ACWA first on-site seminar to explore employment and Power and present the Workforce Development training opportunities for the communities living in Program, an initiative project between ACWA Power close proximity to the development. The seminar took and Obeikan, to potential TRSDC’s partners, non-profit place on January 31, 2021 at TRSDC’s base camp facility organizations, and government agencies during the between the towns of Umluj and AlWajh on the west session, and to encourage them to participate in coast of Saudi Arabia. improving and enhancing localization efforts to such mega project of the kingdom. “With this exciting transition to a new and diversified economy, a change that would bring a lot of opportunities for Saudis, HIWPT along with its strategic partners and sponsors is committed to empowering the communities surrounding the project and to ensure that they are among the first to benefit from the development, through the required training and job creation”, said Engr. AlShamrani. The Red Sea Project has already passed significant milestones and work is on track to welcome its first guests by the end of 2022 when the international airport and the first four hotels will open. The remaining 12 hotels planned in phase one will open in 2023. Upon completion in 2030, The Red Sea Project will comprise 50 hotels, offering up to 8,000 hotel rooms and around 1,300 residential properties across 22 islands and six inland sites. The destination will also include a luxury marina, entertainment, and leisure facilities. HIWPT partners with MELI for facility and logistics management The Higher Institute for Water and Power Technologies Also, both training institutes will support in allocating (HIWPT) has signed recently a memorandum of trainees based on region demands and programs by understating (MoU) with the Middle East Logistics sponsoring companies and in line with the needs of the Institute for Training (MELI) to form a partnership in industries sector. technical and vocational training delivery related to the Engr. Tariq AlShamrani, acting HIWPT Executive facility and logistics management. Director, commented: “This agreement is a fantastic Under the agreement, HIWPT and MELI will explore the opportunity to align our own specialist capabilities in possible mutual collaboration options for development this area with MELI’s innovative approach to facility and implementation of the industry’s employment and logistics design training. We’re excited to take this solutions and nationalization bridging programs. first step in what we hope will be a bright and valued Furthermore, MELI will provide input and expertise future relationship.” for the facility and logistics infrastructure and The MoU was signed by Engr. AlShamrani, and Mohamed operations training required to support HIWPT’s AlSubaie, Institute Manager of MELI in Dammam. programs in the western region in backing of the national industry human capital.

The HIWPT Empowering Youth for a Brighter Tomorrow... Page 6 Newsletter HIWPT, KAU-CEDT sign cooperation The Higher Institute for Water and Power Technologies maintenance and operation, particularly relating to the and King Abdulaziz University for Center of Excellence ACWA Power’ water and power plants. in Desalination (KAU-CEDT) have signed recently a memorandum of understating (MoU) to establish It also endeavors to establish a strong base of mutual cooperation of providing technical and associated collaboration options in developing and offering training and certification in the fields of water training assessments for industry’s professional desalination, power generation, maintenance and certification and explore the possibilities of operations. implementing industry-specific occupational Engr. Tariq AlShamrani, acting HIWPT Executive assessment and skills verification solutions, in addition Director signed on behalf of HIWPT, while Dr. Hani to encouraging the two parties to share research Abullkhair, KAU-CEDT Director, signed for KAU-CEDT on experiences and facilities, hold scientific and a separate virtual occasion. technological meetings on topics of mutual interests and exchange scientific research information. The MOU establishes long-term cooperation in It is also hoped that both institutions will exert arduous fundamental training development and industrial efforts to make research findings publicly known to the employment solutions between the two parties. scientific community through publications, seminars, In this sense, the MOU seeks to encourage KAU lectures and conferences. engineering students to join the HIWPT Summer All cooperative activities will be in accordance with Program for engineers’ development to familiarize applicable local, regional, and national regulations, themselves in the fields of industrial plants’ procedures and policies. HIWPT starts CWQAP Qualification The Higher Institute for Water and Power Technologies (HIWPT) is a Saudi Aramco and Prometric certified Contractor Workforce Qualification Assurance Program (CWQAP) assessor and training center. This program is essential to evaluate all workers and train them before they start their technician jobs in the Aramco sites in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Since the beginning of January 2021, HIWPT has started delivering CWQAP exams and met ARAMCO along with CWQAP team and authorized centers to receive the updated training materials. In the current phase of the program, HIWPT offers tests and remedial training for six (6) Aramco approved disciplines. These are: Electrical, HVAC, Machinist (Mechanical), Metals Fabricator, Metals Pipefitter, and PCST (Instrumentation). Companies may contact us to register its technicians in the program through: Telephone: +966 12 422 2322 ext. 111 Mobile: +966 557987439 During working hours (Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm) or through our e-mail address: [email protected]

The HIWPT Empowering Youth for a Brighter Tomorrow... Page 7 Newsletter Saudi AlBitek, NCT, SWCC, KAU visit HIWPT Mr. Said Rachidi, project representative of Saudi AlBitek company, inspected the training workshops of the Higher Institute of Water and Power Technologies (HIWPT) during his visit in Rabigh last January 12, 2021. Saudi AlBitek is a new start-up company in the kingdom which is primarily engaged in manufacturing of sanitary pads and wipes. A visit of Saudi AlBitek is part of the plan of the company to check possibilities of a training program for young Saudis in partnership with HIWPT. The Higher Institute for Water and Power Technologies has received a delegation from the National Container Terminal Company Ltd. (NCT), led by ___________________________, in Rabigh last February 3, 2021 to introduce the institute’s services and programs and discuss potential collaboration in training development of young Saudis in facility and logistics management program. NCT is the terminal operator of the container handling facility at King Abdullah Port located in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A delegation from the Saline Water Conversion Corporation, led by ___________________________, Head of the Saudi Water Academy, visited the Higher Institute of Water and Power Technologies (HIWPT) on February 15, 2021. The group’s goal was to learn more about the HIWPT’s programs and training and to discuss future cooperation in the implementation of selected courses in line with the water and power industry. The delegation met with Engr. Tariq AlShamrani, acting HIWPT Executive Director, as well as senior staff members. Engr. Tariq AlShamrani, acting HIWPT Executive Director, received Dr. Hani Abullkhair, Director of King Abdulaziz University’s Center of Excellence in Desalination Technology (KAU-CEDT), on February 21, 2021 in a meeting organized by HIWPT at Rabigh campus to further strengthen the cooperation of the two organizations in industrial qualifications program for engineering students and fresh graduates particularly engaging them in the ACWA Power site plants activities in the region. As part of a visit, Dr. Abdullkhair was also invited to inspect workshops and facilities of the institute.

The HIWPT Empowering Youth for a Brighter Tomorrow... Page 8 Newsletter ANNOUNCEMENT Introducing our new HIWPT Chairman! We are very delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Thamer AlSharhan as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Higher Institute for Water and Power Technologies (HIWPT). Mr. AlSharhan is a top executive of ACWA Power International presently serving as a Managing Director. In this role, Mr. AlSharhan led the transformation of ACWA Power as the company continues to expand its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond. He will bring his energy, enthusiasm, and invaluable experience to add strength and depth to the Leadership Team at HIWPT. Mr. AlSharhan is a proven leader with strong technical skills and great business insights. He is also passionate about improving education for our community of educators and future generations. Engr. Tariq AlShamrani, acting HIWPT Executive Director stated: \"Mr. AlSharhan has well proven capability, professionalism and unwavering commitment to excellence. He's played a development role in advancing ACWA Power. As our organization has started to scale, it has become clear to me that Mr. AlSharhan is the best person in the region to lead HIWPT!\" Suhad Jeddawi Hassan Kamel Khaled Bayseed Salim Bhai Suhad Jeddawi Suhad Jeddawi Marketing Specialist Curriculum Developer Registrar Technical Instructor Marketing Specialist Marketing Specialist January February March We honor these team members because they exemplify the organization’s values, showing the utmost care for others, they are high-toned individuals, consistently exceeding company expectations in performance and attitude. Because of your efforts and dedication, the HIWPT family is stronger and proud to have you on the team. Thank you for all you do!

The HIWPT Em po we ri ng You th for a Bri gh te r T om orro w … Page 9 Newsletter FEATURE PROGRAM Get ahead faster with HIWPT’s newly accredited programs Get knowledge and tools to help you break the mold with five (5) new certification from HIWPT. The Higher Institute for Water and Power Technologies These intensive courses will give them more choices (HIWPT) is proud to announce that it successfully and knowledge and skills—they’ll help them find received the accreditation of five (5) new training employment or enhance their career, increase their programs from the Awarding Body Department of the visibility and enable them to add more value to their Colleges of Excellence and may now offer it to young organization. driven Saudis who were looking for skills development and opportunities to employ afterward. HIWPT’s newly accredited programs signify that This achievement will make it possible for the HIWPT trainees, employers, and society can be confident a to offer more courses to other like-minded individuals program is producing graduates ready to enter the in rural parts of the kingdom, to utilize the learning national workforce. Our voluntary peer-review process materials, and train young Saudis who have the determines that a program is meeting the needs of the passion, drive, and intent to make a difference in industry while continuously improving the education it society and for themselves. offers. HIWPT’s most recent programs: Waste Water HSE Facility Diesel Engine RO Treatment Technology Management Maintenance Desalination Maintenance Technology Technology (1 Year) (1 Year) (2 Years) (2 Years) (2 Years) HIWPT is continuing to build upon its commitment to providing advanced technical and vocational training that corresponds to companies’ needs in the real world. With the addition of those programs, HIWPT now offers a combined 18 associate degree and diploma courses – details can be viewed at www.hiwpt.edu.sa. For more information about applying to the HIWPT new [email protected] programs or to learn right more about the training courses, 054-027-2423 please feel free to contact us.

The HIWPT Empowering Youth for a Brighter Tomorrow... Page 10 Newsletter 2021 HIWPT Short Courses Enrich Your Skills Contact us: [email protected] | 12 422 2322 ext. 124 | 0540272423 2nd QUARTER OF THE YEAR Date 4-Apr No. Short Courses 4-Apr 1 Basics of Circuit Breakers 11-Apr 2 Leadership & Management Skills 11-Apr 3 Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant Operation and Troubleshooting 11-Apr 4 Boiler Technology 5 OSHA 30 Hours - General Industry Enhance your team performance and capabilities by taking their career path to the next level through our Technical Training Short Courses blended with the learning process of 70% practical and 30% theoretical exercises.

The HIWPT Empowering Youth for a Brighter Tomorrow... Page 11 Newsletter TRAINING BULLETIN 6 Gas Turbine Technology 11-Apr 7 MSF Desalination Plant Troubleshooting 18-Apr 8 Steam Turbine Technology 18-Apr 9 Valves & Actuators Technology 18-Apr 10 Electrical Motors & Motor Control (Level-1) 18-Apr 11 Overhead Crane Certification 18-Apr 12 Time Management 18-Apr 13 Thermal Power Plant Simulator Operations (Local - 6 Weeks) 23-May 14 Time Management 23-May 15 Rigger Level 3 30-May 16 Supervision Skills 6-Jun 17 Forklift Certification 13-Jun 18 Team Building 20-Jun 19 Thermal Power Plant Simulator Operations (CCR) - 4 Weeks 20-Jun 20 Overhead Crane Certification 27-Jun Turning Vision into Reality

The HIWPT Em po we ri ng You th for a Bri gh te r Tom orro w… Page 12 Newsletter SPECIAL REPORT Al Forsan’s CSR based Skills Training & Capacity Building Initiatives Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the In the year 2019, the Skills Training and Capacity commitment of businesses to behave ethically and Building Initiatives has started with 39 Saudi youths contribute to economic development, improvement of from different areas in the kingdom. These trainees labor, family, local community, and social quality of are likely to finish their training by September of this life. A concept whereby companies like Al Forsan Global year and will be joining the workforce of Al Forsan in Industrial Complex (Al Forsan) have voluntarily decided the manufacturing activities. to contribute to social welfare as well as in the The agreement between Al Forsan and HIWPT is environment. praised by many and will continue the challenge to As such, Al Forsan has initially launched schemes make a difference in the quality and status of life for through a memorandum of agreement with the Higher the underprivileged Saudi youth. Institute of Water and Power Technologies (HIWPT) in Al Forsan’s deep-rooted commitment to CSR is 2018 to provide skilling opportunities for unemployed embodied by the Saudi Vision 2030 and it is quite a Saudis and helping them join mainstream employment, good example to encourage other companies to follow effectively enabling them to participate in the the same. kingdom’s continuous economic growth. Established in 2012 and the production started in 2015, Al Forsan believes that they can also play a significant Al Forsan Global Industrial Complex is an industrial role through their CSR initiatives to contribute through manufacturing company that is specialized in the skills training in areas where they possess expertise manufacturing of ceramics and porcelain products. together with HIWPT and where the Skills Training and Capacity Building Initiatives became the focus of their CSR. Given that they are in the manufacturing business, the Higher Institute for Water and Power Technologies initial approach of corporate responsibility was in the form of empowering unemployed youth through training P.O. Box 53 Rabigh 21911, Saudi Arabia and absorbed them into their workforce. Al Forsan and www.hiwpt.edu.sa | [email protected] HIWPT started their skill-building journey in mapping +966 12 422 2322 ext. 124 | +966 54 027 2423 the Saudis who are in need to be trained. The initiatives offered a 2-year training course in electrical and Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram mechanical maintenance at the training center setup at HIWPT in Rabigh.

The HIWPT Empowering Youth for a Brighter Tomorrow... Page 13 Newsletter TRAINING BULLETIN 6 Gas Turbine Technology 11-Apr 7 MSF Desalination Plant Troubleshooting 18-Apr 8 Steam Turbine Technology 18-Apr 9 Valves & Actuators Technology 18-Apr 10 Electrical Motors & Motor Control (Level-1) 18-Apr 11 Overhead Crane Certification 18-Apr 12 Time Management 18-Apr 13 Thermal Power Plant Simulator Operations (Local - 6 Weeks) 23-May 14 Time Management 23-May 15 Rigger Level 3 30-May 16 Supervision Skills 6-Jun 17 Forklift Certification 13-Jun 18 Team Building 20-Jun 19 Thermal Power Plant Simulator Operations (CCR) - 4 Weeks 20-Jun 20 Overhead Crane Certification 27-Jun Turning Vision into Reality

The HIWPT Em po we ri ng You th for a Bri gh te r Tom orro w… Page 14 Newsletter SPECIAL REPORT Al Forsan company social responsibility based training initiatives The Social Responsibility is a commitment from the empowering the unemployed youths through training companies operating in the industrial and service them and then assimilating them into the company's sectors, to actively contribute to the economic workforce. Accordingly, Al Forsan company, in development and to improve the work environment, collaboration with HIWPT, started the journey to build the families, local society and the quality of social life. the required job skills of the Saudis who need training. Companies, including Al Forsan International Industrial The company launched an initiative to conduct a two- Complex (Al Forsan company), have decided to year training program in the Electrical and Mechanical contribute to the social welfare as well as to the Maintenance fields at HIWPT in Rabigh. environment care in the Saudi community. In 2019, Al Forsan company started its first training Al Forsan company was established in 2012 and started initiative to develop the job skills and build the production in 2015. It is an industrial company capabilities of 39 young Saudis from different regions specialized in the manufacturing of ceramics and of the Kingdom. These trainees will complete their porcelain products. The firm commitment of Al Forsan training at HIWPT, by September 2021 and will join the company to the Corporate Social Responsibility is to manufacturing team at Al Forsan Company. comply with the Saudi 2030 Vision. It is to give an The current level of collaboration and cooperation example of organizational dedication to encourage the between Al Forsan company and HIWPT has been other companies to follow the same company approach. praised by all levels of the management in both With this understanding, Al Forsan company launched a organizations. They will both continue to accept the training initiative through a Memorandum of challenges to make changes in the status and the Understanding between the company and the Higher quality of life of the Saudi youth. Institute for Water and Power Technologies (HIWPT) in 2018, to provide training opportunities to the young Higher Institute for Water and Power Technologies Saudis who are out of works and help them to develop the necessary job skills to be placed in the available P.O. Box 53 Rabigh 21911, Saudi Arabia jobs, and to enable them to effectively participate in www.hiwpt.edu.sa | [email protected] the continuing economic growth of the kingdom. +966 12 422 2322 ext. 124 | +966 54 027 2423 Since Al Forsan company’s business is in the field of manufacturing, the immediate directions to implement Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram the Social Responsibility initiatives were to work on @HIWPT