Abdullah Tarique

• Supported daily Solar PV operations and maintenance (O&M) activities, ensuring compliance with plant electrical procedures, solar safety standards, and approved method statements.
• Conducted routine inspections of PV modules, string layouts, DC combiner boxes, inverter stations, transformers, and associated AC/DC electrical systems to identify defects and performance issues.
• Verified grounding and earthing systems for PV arrays, inverter stations, and equipment, ensuring continuity and compliance with project specifications and international standards.
• Supported PV electrical testing activities, including insulation resistance, polarity, continuity checks, and inverter functional testing during maintenance and troubleshooting works.
• Reviewed and approved work permits, LOTO procedures, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses related to Solar PV electrical isolation, inverter maintenance, and testing activities.
• Coordinated with O&M teams and contractors to ensure safe execution of solar electrical works, timely fault rectification, and minimal plant downtime.
• Maintained solar O&M documentation, including inspection reports, test records, grounding logs, and corrective action registers to support reliable and safe plant operation.

• Began career supporting Solar PV installation activities for small and medium-scale projects, assisting senior engineers in module mounting, DC cabling, inverter connections, and basic site electrical works.
• Progressively advanced to independently supervising utility-scale and commercial Solar PV projects, covering installation, testing, commissioning, and O&M support.
• Supervised installation of PV modules, string layouts, DC combiner boxes, inverters, transformers, and AC/DC distribution systems in accordance with approved drawings and IEC standards.
• Performed and supervised Solar PV electrical testing, including:
• String continuity and polarity checks
• Insulation resistance (IR) testing
• Grounding / earthing resistance testing
• IV curve testing for PV modules and strings
• Ensured proper installation and continuity of earthing systems for PV structures, inverter stations, transformers, and switchyard equipment.
• Supported pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for inverters, step-up transformers, and grid interconnection systems.
• Reviewed and implemented method statements, work permits, LOTO procedures, and risk assessments related to Solar PV electrical works.
• Coordinated with EPC contractors, technicians, QA/QC teams, and client representatives to ensure safe, compliant, and timely project execution.
• Identified installation defects and testing non-conformities, supported corrective actions, and ensured project handover documentation was complete.
• Maintained project records including installation checklists, test reports, grounding logs, and commissioning dossiers.
• Provided on-site guidance and mentoring to junior technicians and engineers, promoting safe electrical work practices and high-quality solar installations.