Akbar Barkesseh
About Akbar Barkesseh
Akbar Barkesseh is a Senior Electrical Engineer with extensive experience across various industries, including oil and gas, chemical, mining, and water treatment. He has held significant roles at several engineering firms and has a strong educational background in Electrical Power Engineering.
Current Role at Hatch
Akbar Barkesseh serves as a Senior Electrical Engineer at Hatch, a position he has held since 2017. He operates from Brisbane, Australia, where he applies his extensive knowledge in electrical engineering to various projects. His responsibilities include overseeing the design and implementation of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and managing project timelines effectively.
Previous Experience in Electrical Engineering
Prior to his current role, Akbar Barkesseh accumulated significant experience in electrical engineering across various companies. He worked at Aurecon as the Lead Electrical Engineer for one year in Sydney, Australia. He also held positions at GHD as a Senior Electrical Engineer and Job Manager in both Brisbane and Perth, and at Bechtel Corporation as a Field Electrical Engineer in Gladstone, Queensland. His early career included five years as an Electrical Engineer at Integral Energy.
Educational Background in Electrical Power Engineering
Akbar Barkesseh holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Power Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master's Degree in the same field from Amirkabir University of Technology - Tehran Polytechnic. This solid educational foundation has equipped him with the technical skills necessary for his engineering roles.
Professional Qualifications and Skills
Akbar Barkesseh is a registered Chartered Professional Engineer Electrical with the Institution of Engineers Australia. He also holds registration as a Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) and is listed on the National Professional Engineer Register (NPER) in Australia. His skill set includes project management, relay configuration, substation engineering, and expertise in high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) systems. He is proficient in various software tools for power system analysis.
Industry Experience and Specializations
Akbar Barkesseh has extensive experience in electrical engineering across multiple industries, including oil and gas, chemical, mining, and water treatment. He has worked on diverse projects, including electrical systems for road tunnels and building electrical projects. His expertise encompasses protection design, commissioning, and installation verification, making him a versatile professional in the field.