ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company (YASREF)
Total years of experience :22 years, 11 Months
• Spearheading the entire gamut of electrical construction work from L.V to 380kV for refinery project specially for all types of power distribution transformers, M.V / EHV power cables, Metal-enclosed, metal-clad low-voltage switchgear assemblies, Indoor control gear, Sf6 gas insulated circuit breakers, Protective devices, Control and protective relays, NGR, switchyard, AFD, panel & switch boards, ENMCS / SCADA, cathodic protections controlled rectifiers, remote monitoring system, induction and large M.V synchronous motors Battery charger/ rectifier, skid mounted equipment’s, UPS used for Gasoline and Sulfur, E.H.V & Utility packages, which includes Distillate Hydrotreater (DHT), Isomerization, CCR Reformer, Benzene Extraction Unit, Naphtha Hydro-treater, Sour Water Stripper, Amine Regeneration and Sulfur Recovery Units
• Performing supervisory functions established by Project Management Team (PMT) for the position which includes Electrical Power Systems, Basic Power System Design Criteria, UPS & DC Systems, Wiring Methods & Materials, Underground Distribution Systems, Grounding, Motors & Generators, Power System & Equipment Protection, Switchgear & Control Equipment, Substations, Transformers & Reactors, Lighting, Electric Heat Tracing, Cathodic Protection for Buried Pipelines, Vessel & Tank Internals, Plant Facilities, STG (10 MW) and Diesel generators (2nos. 2.7 MW each)
• Undertaking the management of installation, testing, commissioning and start-up of the following major activities for:
• Construction Power generation and distribution facilities, all power distribution system and control equipment downstream of 34.5kV incoming cables, including, but not limited to, step-down power transformers, 380 kV / 34.5kV / 13.8kV / 4.16kV and 480V, SF6 GIS switchgears and MCC, panel boards, neutral grounding resistors, power, control, fiber optic cables
• Installed captive transformers for large motors (9.7 MW) and large synchronous motors, adjustable Frequency drives (AFD), including unit step-down transformers, UPS, DC Batteries and battery chargers, all interfaces between Motor Control Center, AFD & Distributed Control System DCS
• Electrical Network Monitoring and Control System (ENMCS), all required interfaces between power distribution equipment, ENMCS and DCS. Installation, testing and commissioning with the ENMCS equipment supplier, substation, PIB and other unit buildings HVAC, wiring, raceways and lighting, grounding and lightning protection and Field Devices
• Undertaking the complete administrative and cost optimisation activities including effective manpower management
• Managing the Telecommunication Systems operations like In-plant paging & PDS, SACS Voice / Video Conferencing
• Successfully worked on the distributed generation power system Load-shedding systems, steam controls, generation-shedding and runback systems, auto synchronization systems, fast decoupling solutions and generation control systems
• Undertook EPC project works; imparted technical expertise and guidance according to relevant International Codes and Standards for E & I Systems
• Implemented, maintained, and improved electrical instruments, equipment, facilities components, products and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes
• Analyzed and successfully completed troubleshooting for complex electrical systems failure, including MV/ LV switchgears, motor control centers, large motors, transformers, UPS, and DC charger systems
• Inspected complete installations and observed operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards
• Prepared and studied technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
• Compiled data and wrote reports on existing and potential engineering studies and projects; collected data relating to commercial and residential development, population, and power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems
• Prepared and studied technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards, customer requirements and cost oriented management
• Scheduled performance which required the incumbent to demonstrate accuracy, initiative and capability to multi-task
Efficiently installed, tested & Commissioned 4 Nos. 2MVA Distribution Transformers & 3 Nos. 1.6 MVA D.G sets
Played a stellar role in supervising and managing electrical works associated with CITC project involving the design, inspection, testing with certification and installation of lighting fixtures, HVAC, FCU / VAV termination, electrical panel termination at sites
Essayed a key role in electrical testing at sites, inspecting, certifying and reporting on all electrical installations with the assistance when required from consultant of the site applying the correct regulations to each of the various sites
Efficiently reviewed the electrical drawings, reports, specification submitted by the Design Consultant(s) at each stage of the Design to ensure completeness, correctness, compliance with the scope of work, agreements requirements and ensured the Design Consultant(s) incorporates the comments raised from previous stages.
• Carried out:
Electrical systems, development of tendering documents, contract acceptance, project cash flow monitoring, to include power transmission
Distribution, cabling and wiring, lighting, switchgear and motor control centers, grounding, lightning protection and heat tracing
Implementation of QA/QC, mentored junior engineers in electrical design practices, supervise cost estimates, project planning, scheduling and cost control functions and verified, corrected, authorized electrical technical documents and drawings
Supervised contractors on L.V system, CCTV, Fire alarm system and communication system
Efficiently planned, scheduled and monitored work plan to be implemented at site and coordinated with Techno-commercial team for updated cost and work schedule for the project.
• Efficiently installed, tested, commissioned and maintenance of Electrical Works / equipment’s for QA/QC & Internal Quality Audit for ISO 9002, including:
o Electrical systems for commercial, industrial, High-Rise Buildings
o Domestic purposes (Based on BS/IEE/NFPA-70 regulations) with cabling, lighting, switchgear and motor control centers, grounding, load estimation and distribution System
• Significantly provided assistance and support for construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up for LV and HV electrical installations as:
o Substations, Transformers, Switchgears, Electric Cables, Motors, MCC, Power Centers, LMS (Load Management System), DMS (Distribution Management System)
o IPCD (Integrated Protection and Control Device), Diesel Generators, UPS, Electrical Super Heater, Earthing System, Cathodic Protection, Trace Heating, Lighting System, Lightning Protection
• Helped internal teams to understand needs of other groups and uses business and technical expertise to develop collaborative solutions and ability to understand and practice standard safety procedures. Selected and adapted engineering alternatives, Reviewed venders Data and Drawings.
• Prepared, negotiated and executed all main contract and subcontract agreements. Controlled issues relevant to pre/post contracts administration, claims and disputes. Monitored contract/agreements terms and conditions.
• Managed global supply chain planning process, including management of all departments involved in forecasting, materials planning and procurement of inventory to maintain budgeted inventory turns and fill rates for all domestic and international markets in a dynamic direct marketing environment with third party manufacturing and fulfillment, which includes:
o Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation and Management, Tendering, Supplier Relationship Management, International Trading, Inventory Planning, Logistics and Distribution Management, Materials Handling and Warehousing Management.
o Prepared pre/post qualification statement of the firms including Tender Evaluation Reports, evaluation of tenders, keeping in view of national & international standards and Recommendation for Notification of Award to the lowest evaluated bid for purchasing/ installation of all material of Transmission Line/Sub-Stations.
o Coordinated with other engineering discipline heads at the project site to review the overall progress in work and to assess any hold points that originate by the client.
o Responsible for establishing, promoting and maintaining a safe and hazard free working environment.
o Formulated and developed safety policies and procedures with the help of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Department, ensuring safety all times at project site.
o Represented the discipline for frequent review and update meetings with the client to attend to any concerns and also to give an update on the development of work as scheduled.
o Prepared contracts and negotiated revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Managed Procurement and erection work requisitions, selection of Venders, Inquiries, Appraisal of Bids, Reviewed of Venders Data and Drawings, Expediting, Shop Inspection, Liaison with Contractors.
• Supervised electrical works which includes:
o erection, testing and commissioning of 13.8kV distribution transformers, 13.8kV ring main units, distribution panels, Power Cables, Circuit Breakers, Disconnecting switches, Current/Voltage Transformers, 11 KV metal-clad switch gear, line taps, coupling capacitors, surge arrestors, Take-off gantries, High voltage bus work, paging/grounding system, control board with annunciation and metering boards, Programmable Logic Controller, relay boards with protection relaying system, AC/DC auxiliary supply system, kWh metering cabinets, road lighting poles, MV and LV cable pulling and terminations, grounding etc.
Managed Procurement and erection work requisitions, selection of Venders, Inquiries, Appraisal of Bids, Reviewed of Venders Data and Drawings, Expediting, Shop Inspection, Liaison with Contractors.
• Accepted responsibility for study, design and specifications related to electrical systems, development of tendering
documents, contract acceptance, project cash flow monitoring, to include power generation, transmission and distribution,
power systems performance and control, cabling and wiring, lighting, switchgear and motor control centers, grounding,
lightning protection and heat tracing.
• Skilled in establishing the requirements and deliverables of the procurement team members with due regard to the scope work including planning, scheduling and execution of the projects and preventive maintenance for (H.V/M.V/LV), whereas necessary.
• Demonstrated of strong leadership through influencing and communicating to all levels, objective analytical style, a strong team work ethic, breakthrough thinking with clarity of purpose, willingness to develop others, strong passion for improvement.
• Maintained electrical coordination of the distribution system and making the necessary changes based on system upgrades including supervised maintenance works which includes:
o 13.8kV distribution transformers, 13.8kV ring main units, distribution panels, Power Cables, Circuit Breakers, Disconnecting switches, Current/Voltage Transformers, 11 KV metal-clad switch gear, line traps, coupling capacitors, surge arrestors, Take-off gantries, High voltage bus work, paging/grounding system, control board with annunciation and metering boards, Programmable Logic Controller, relay boards with protection relaying system, AC/DC auxiliary supply system, kWh metering cabinets, road lighting poles, MV and LV cable pulling and terminations, grounding etc.
o M.V (SF6) switchgears and protection relays, Power / distribution transformer, Compressors, Blowers, Air dryers, Cooling water plant, Emergency diesel generator, Communication system, Fire alarm and protection system.
o Ensured the Availability of Drawings and Materials, Checking of Material and Equipment Delivery Situations, Inspection and Testing of Equipment at Site, Assistance and Supervision of Contractors, Solution of Problems and Reporting, Cost Control Activities, Expediting Progress Monitoring and reporting, Updating of Technical Documents and Drawings, Assistance during Pre-commissioning and project Start-up.
o Battery bank & Battery charging System for Sub-station Buildings, High / Low Voltage, Control & instrument cables, termination, Megger & continuity testing.
o M.V Molded case circuit breakers installation, and testing i.e. Insulation resistance test, contact resistance test, ground fault trip test and Preparation of test Reports.
Jan '01 to Dec '01 with HESCOM International (Pvt.) Ltd., Islamabad, Pakistan
Electrical Engineer
• Reviewed contract specifications, electrical design and clients' requirements to prepare technical documentation, shop drawings and submittals for approval by consultant.
• Ensured all materials used and work performed are as per specifications and applicable standards.
• Attended weekly coordination meeting; related to pending technical issues; with consultant and client.
• Provided support in designing of low voltage distribution panel, lighting including Power cable and circuit breaker calculation and equipment location & coordinated with other trades: HVAC, Fire Alarm and Protection, Telecommunications.
• Prepared Scope of work, technical data specification and documentation of TBE (Technical Bid Evaluation) & RTB (Response to Bidders)
Specification and Standards involved :
• Wiring methods & materials, NEC, Lighting, Saudi Aramco Building Code, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, Recommended Practice for lighting Industrial Facilities, Incandescent lighting Fixtures, UL Standard for Safety for high intensity Discharge Lighting Fixtures, Standard for Safety for Lamp holders, starters, and Starter Holders for fluorescent Lamps, Basic Power System Design Criteria, Installing Steel Conduits (Rigid, IMC, EMT), Operational and Warning Signs, Inspection Procedures for PVC Coated Rigid Conduit / Conduit and Cable Seals, Saudi Aramco Telecommunications Building Cable systems,
Equipment Involved:
• Three-phase dry-type power, pad mounted and overhead-type distribution transformers, M.V power cable 5kv through 35kv, Extra high voltage, solid di-electric power cable 380kv, Metal-enclosed, metal-clad low-voltage switchgear assemblies.
• Indoor control gear - low voltage, Indoor metal-clad switchgear: 1 to 38 KV, Indoor control gear - high voltage, High voltage motor controller-outdoor, Sf6 gas insulated circuit breakers, outdoor - 34.5kv through 230kv, Switch racks and factory built assemblies - low voltage, Protective devices, Control and protective relay panel-indoor, Design and fabrication of high resistance grounding systems, Adjustable frequency drive system - 1kv and above, Low voltage panel boards, Indoor switchboard - low voltage, Cable bus, Indoor automatic transfer switch - low voltage, 380kv sf6 gas insulated metal enclosed switchgear, Electrical network monitoring and control system (ENMCS),
• 34.5kv indoor SF6 gas insulated metal enclosed switchgear specification, Conventional (tap adjustable), Rectifiers for cathodic protection and phase controlled rectifiers, Galvanic anodes for cathodic protection, Impressed current anodes for cathodic protection, Junction boxes for cathodic protection, Photovoltaic power supply for cathodic protection, Impressed current cathodic protection cables, Remote monitoring system (RMS) for cathodic protection applications, Form-wound induction motors 187 kw (250 hp) and above, Severe-duty, totally enclosed, squirrel cage induction motors to 187 kw (250 hp), Stationary storage batteries, Battery charger/ rectifier.
• Auxiliary electrical systems for skid-mounted equipment, UPS, Form-wound brushless synchronous motors, Two part polyurethane duct sealant, Outside plant - fiber optic cable specifications (single mode & multiple mode), Distributed control systems, Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, Remote terminal unit and Terminal management systems
2007 M.Sc. in Electronics from Preston University, Islamabad, Pakistan
2000 BE in Electrical Engineering from NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan
