Mohammed Irshad

Project: Specialized Electrical Facilities - Aramco Dhahran (SAR 550 million)

• Leading the entire electrical scope from conceptual technical design through procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and final handover on one of Saudi Aramcos most critical RPO projects.

• Managing interface coordination with civil, mechanical, instrumentation, and telecom disciplines using combined services drawings (CSD) and Navisworks clash detection.

• Preparing and obtaining Saudi Aramco approval for all electrical Method Statements, Risk Assessments, material submittals, and technical clarifications in full compliance with SAES-P (Electrical) and GI standards.

• Developing and delivering comprehensive O&M Manuals, preventive maintenance schedules, spare parts lists, as-built drawings, and hands-on training programs for Aramco operations & maintenance teams.

• Managing scope of work definition, detailed cost estimation, BOQ preparation, and leading weekly client progress/coordination interface meetings with Aramco PMT and PID.

• Driving the full Management of Change (MOC) process for engineering design and site variations, ensuring 100% adherence to Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards, NEC, NFPA, and IEC requirements.

• Directing a multidisciplinary team of 35+ engineers, supervisors, and technicians while maintaining zero lost-time incidents, zero major NCRs, and full schedule compliance to date.

Project: SABGS Phase-3 School Project - Abqaiq (SAR 780 million)

Mobilized on an emergency basis as Lead Electrical Engineer to rescue a severely delayed SAR 780 million Aramco school project at risk of heavy liquidated damages.

Key Responsibilities & Impact:

• Took immediate ownership of the full electrical scope and recovered 6 weeks of delay in the first 30 days through intensive re-planning, aggressive interface management, and 24/7 site presence.

• Led interface resolution and clash elimination between electrical, MEP, fire alarm, BMS, and architectural disciplines using combined services drawings and daily coordination meetings.

• Reviewed, corrected, and obtained Saudi Aramco approval for the entire backlog of designs, SLDs, ETAP studies, specifications, shop drawings, and material submittals.

• Prepared and secured Saudi Aramco approval for the complete package of electrical Method Statements and Risk Assessments in record time.

• Led the Management of Change (MOC) process, resolved 45+ critical RFIs/NCRs, and closed all variation orders with zero cost impact to the client.

• Led a multidisciplinary team of 15+ engineers, supervisors, and technicians under extreme schedule pressure while maintaining 100% safety compliance and zero incidents.

Portfolio Value SAR 1.6B | 10+ Iconic Projects | 100% Client Acceptance

Directed the multidisciplinary electrical lifecycle, commissioning frameworks, and multi-billion SAR asset handovers for Saudi Aramco, NEOM, and municipal authorities.

Career Highlights & Leadership Impact:

• Interface Management: Acted as single-point Coordinator on concurrent mega-projects; resolved 500+ clashes using CSD, BIM, and Navisworks across civil/MEP disciplines.

• Method Statements: Prepared and secured approval for 200+ Aramco and NEOM Method Statements, technical submittals, and risk assessments with a 100% first-time approval rate.

• Power Systems: Performed full-suite ETAP power studies (Load Flow, Short Circuit, Arc Flash, Relay Coordination), consistently achieving device selectivity down to 0.05 secs.

• Infrastructure Capacity: Designed and commissioned 25+ MVA substation capacity, 150+ MWp Solar PV & BESS systems, and 200+ km of MV/LV networks with zero Cat-A punch items.

Signature Projects Delivered:

• Saudi Aramco Jizan Refinery & IGCC Buildings: Served as PMCC Acting Manager & Senior Engineer; oversaw full testing, loop-checking, and energization of PMCCs and intelligent MV/LV switchgear grids under strict SAES codes.

• NEOM Logistic Park: Served as Lead Commissioning & Lead Electrical Engineer; delivered NEOMs first fully independent 350 MW Off-grid Solar PV facility integrated with a 3, 918 kWh BESS grid.

• King Fahad Park, Madinah: Managed the 18 MVA (33/13.8 kV) indoor substation and complete park-wide electrical infrastructure.

Key Achievements:

• Zero Punch-Lists: Consistently achieved MCC and PAC/FAC sign-offs with zero lingering punch-list items.

• Cost Optimization: Reduced electrical scope costs by 10% to 18% through strategic value engineering and accurate quantity take-offs.

• Safety: Led simultaneous execution across 5 major projects with teams of up to 40 engineers/technicians while maintaining zero lost-time incidents for 10 consecutive years.

Portfolio Value INR 800M | 5+ High-Security Gov & Defence Projects
Single-point owner for the electrical scope from design to final handover on high-security projects under PWD, space, and defense frameworks.
Key Responsibilities & Highlights:
• Client Delivery: Executed specialized installations for elite institutions including ISRO, All India Radio, Doordarshan, South Western Railway, CRPF, and National Aerospace Laboratories.
• Field Leadership: Led site execution teams of 10-25 technicians daily, managing installation, testing, commissioning, and final client acceptance.
• Power Systems: Designed and executed HV/MV/LV systems including 66/11 kV substation earthing, 11 kV lines, 500 kVA transformers, XLPE cabling, and transmitter power upgrades.
• Documentation & Engineering: Secured client approval for Method Statements, material requisitions, work permits, risk assessments, and quality control plans.
• Testing & Handover: Supervised FAT at vendor premises and led SAT, pre-commissioning, and energization. Delivered full O&M close-out packages and as-built drawings.
Signature Projects Delivered:
• All India Radio: 120 mm² HV XLPE cable + 200 kW DRM transmitter power upgrade.
• ISRO & NAL: 66/11 kV substation earthing + complete LT panel rewiring.
• South Western Railway: 11 kV overhead line modification + underground cabling.
• CRPF: 500 kVA transformer + HV underground cabling package.
Key Achievements:
• Zero Punch-Lists: Consistently handed over complex government projects with zero punch-list items and 100% client satisfaction.
• Standardized Protocols: Introduced structured site documentation and strict testing/pre-commissioning protocols that became the standard company-wide model.