Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Al Ghanim International General Trading & Contracting Co.W.L.L
Total years of experience :17 years, 1 Months
Key Result Areas:
•Planning and scheduling of the maintenance activities of 11/3.3/0.440KV Substations, associated equipments in the field.
•Maintenance activities of:
•Power Transformers up to 3 MVA.
•Emergency Diesel Generators upto 1000 KVA
•HV/MV/LV Switchgears and Motors
•AC UPS, DC UPS and E-SCADA Systems.
•Checking of various schemes of Control, Relay and Switchgear panels.
•HVAC, Flame Proof DB and Lighting systems.
•VIEC Panel.
•Leading the preparation of substation for the FAT & SAT and test reports; coordinating testing and commissioning activities and providing advice on testing and commissioning procedures & documentation
•Ensuring the safe testing and commissioning of completed installations to achieve the necessary substation performance in accordance with project programme requirements
•Preparing and maintaining commission records of site observations, testing processes and checklists; performing functional and scheme checking of all panels in the substation
Significant Accomplishments:
•Ensured reliable operations by developing methods and upgrading manufacturing processes to eliminate waste, reduce cost and improve overall productivity & quality
•Liaised with various departments to meet internal customer needs
Actively participating in planning and scheduling of the T&C activities of 400/132/33/11KV Substations, defining the pre-requisites and the priorities and complying with project tools, stakeholders’ requirements and project constraints of timing & location
Spearheading the testing of:
o Protective Relays
o Power Transformers up to 300 MVA.
o Shunt Reactors upto 250 MVAR
o Bus barstability, Transformer stability, REF stability, Reactor stability and Solkor stability.
o HV/MV/LV Switchgears and Motors
o Checking of various schemes of LCC, Control, Relay and Switchgear panels.
o Various equipment associated with the substation. (400/132/33/11kv)
o VSD (ABB ACS880)
Maintenance of 11/.433 KV Ring Main Substations under the contract no. MEW/MC/4273-2011/2012 with Ministry of Electricity and Water, Kuwait)
• Led the maintenance of11/.433 KV Ring Main Substations which includes Distribution Transformers upto 1600KVA, circuit breakers (VCB, OCB), 11KV UG cables, Feeder pillers, Current transformers, Battery systems& RMU. Led a team of 20 members to install and upgrade equipment and for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of equipment; ensured documentation for maintenance related items
Primary Substations (220KV, 132KV and 66KV) under the contract no. GTC/270/2008 with Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa)
Managed the operations of 220, 132 & 66kv substations and Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) equipment. Led the analysis of control circuit diagrams and various protections schemes of power transformers, bus bars and feeders. Got authorization to issue permit to work on feeders up to 132 K V. Engaged in crisis management and took action as per the LD Centre
Well-accustomed in operation and maintenance of EHT equipment such as Power Transformers, Current Transformers, Potential Transformers, Circuit Breakers (Vacuum Circuit Breakers and Minimum Oil Circuit Breakers) and various Control & Protection Devices. Led the preparation of drawing, control circuit wiring, operations of control panel and erection of EHT equipment and performed shutdown works of substation equipment at 66KV substation
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