MUHAMMAD UMAR HABIB

• Study and Review the finalization of power supply Master Plans of Major projects by assessing the Total Connected Load (TCL) in line with type of development and the required transmission substations (400 kV & 132 kV) along with the plots and their phasing plans.
• Preparation of Major Project Reports for DEWA Management addressing the power supply issues and highlighting the existing, available and the required power infrastructure.
• Preparation of correspondence between major project developers / consultants and DEWA internal Departments / Divisions regarding the power supply issues, infrastructure developments and following-up on Minutes of the meetings.
• Study and Review the NOC applications on SAP CRM for the connection of power supply requirements received from individual plot owners in line with the approved power supply Master Plan and to maintain NOC database, tracking sheet, filing, etc.
• Visit construction sites to assess the realistic developments of the project developments and to observe conditions impacting construction phasing and power supply phasing and transmission substation activities.
• Organizing meetings and provide required technical assistance during the meetings with major developers and their consultants for streamlining the power supply issues for the project developments.

• Project planning studies (TOL of 380/132/33/13.8 KV Substations) and reports to generate project scope justification and create necessary budget items for approval and awarding of contracts to contractors on Turnkey basis.
• Review of Tender documents, base drawings, technical submittals during project execution.
• Preparing Schemes (MV and LV for Transmission and Distribution Projects), BOQ items for multi-million Saudi Riyals projects for system improvements and expansion.
• Plan, design, and model all necessary aspects of a downstream electrical distribution network
• Request for Project Material using SAP based Unified Material System (UMS).
• Providing technical support to various customers like SIEMENS, ABB, SAUDI ARAMCO, ALMARAI, SABIC, SSEM, AL BABTAIN, MILITARY FACTORY and other Government Agencies.
• Planning of new Substations (380/132/33/13.8 KV) for new load growth and interconnection with existing networks.
• Forecasting of new load growth and bulk loads in coordination with Bulk consumers (4MVA or above).
• Calculation of Diversity factor, Demand factor, Coincident factor, Total Connected Load, Ampere ratings, Voltage Drop for the purpose of reinforcement of existing Distribution network.
• Assisting with transmission (132 KV and 380 KV) planning activities as needed.
• Preparation of Technical Reports to Management and seeking approval for Project execution.
• Holds regular Project status and Review meetings with all the stakeholders including Consultants Contractors and other internal departments.
• Site visits and recording of Project deliverables and follow ups with contractor.
• Project Resource Management and Scheduling GANTT charts using Primavera 6.0.
• Checking of Invoicing documents submitted by Contractors for financial payments.
• Review and approval of Punch list submitted by contractor for final payments.
• Asset Management in line with Business strategy of the Company.
• Study of RCA and EHAZOP during the Project execution.
• Monitoring system reliability (SLD on Micro station) by conducting field engineering for the purpose of designing new and/or upgrading existing underground and overhead electric distribution and transmission facilities.
• Scheduling of Inspection Test Plan and Final Acceptance of contract jobs/projects.
• Preparation of PTW, LOA, SFT, EI to carry out the electrical jobs.
• Close coordination with Government Agencies for Right of ways.

Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa)- AALCO- Doha- Qatar (March 2013- Nov 2013)

Project Manager/Coordinator- Electrical & Maintenance

• Executing and managing electrical projects of QGEWC 11 KV distribution network
• Erection, Commissioning, Testing, Installation of Transformers, RMU, Feeder Pillars, Circuit Breakers, Battery charger and other distribution equipments
• Hands on experience using AC-DC surge generator, HIPOT, Teleflex, Phase rotation, Earth tester etc for maintenance activities
• Cable (11 KV & 0.44 KV) laying and testing as per QGEWC standards and specifications
• Single Line Diagrams and Graphical Layouts for carrying new 11 KV and 0.44 KV schemes
• Switching Operation of RMU for shutdown activities as per QGEWC standards and specifications
• Authorized to take Permit to work (PTW) on dead equipments in Primary and Secondary Substations and Limitation of Access (LOA) in live equipments from QGEWC
• Overhead Line (11 KV) Maintenance of Insulators, conductors, Air breaking switches, Auto Reclosers, MV cut outs, Surge diverter, Knife switches, PMT’s, anti climbing guard, danger labels etc
• Generator Installation and Maintenance
• Installation of CT meters, Distribution boards etc
• Preparation of Budgets, estimation and resource management of 11 KV distribution projects
• Management of project resources (Materials, equipments, manpower etc)
• Preparation of Method Statements, Inspection and Test Plan, Site planning for Projects
• Monitoring Site activities in compliance with HSE and QA/QC departments
• Reporting to higher management about the progress of projects
• Coordination with civic agencies like Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning, Ministry of Interior etc for permits and Right of Way

Karachi Electric Supply Company Ltd- KESC (Abraaj Capital)-
Karachi- Pakistan March 2009- March 2013 (4 Years)
Deputy Manager- Distribution

• Perform Project management activities of electrical projects including design of new schemes, maintenance activities of Substation, Grids, Underground HV and MV cables, switchgears, capacitors, breakers, LT/HT panels, DB’s etc

• Supervise a sizeable team of engineers/technicians at site in order to ensure and controlling underground cable maintenance activities including laying, termination and jointing of HT 11 KV and LT cables and related operations

• Interdepartmental coordination with various departments including GSM (Grid system maintenance, GSC (Grid system construction), Substation maintenance and operations, Civic agencies etc

• Worked on projects in subjects relating to Single Line Diagrams, 11 KV and 440 KV Distribution Lines, Stability and Reliability Analysis using E-TAP, AUTOCAD, VISIO, MS PROJECT, Feeders laying and terminations

• Coordinating with contractors and assisting with design modifications as per specifications and site situations

• Finalization of proposals after collecting all technical and other related data/information (like power transformer loading, %age overloading of feeders to relieve, provision of extensions, areas to be relieved, route selections etc)

• Reconciliation of outstanding dues (circular debt, regarding energy and development dues of KESC Ltd and ROW (right of way) with various civic agencies

• Monitor progress of the activities on daily basis by utilizing systems generated reports in order to ensure the timely completion of the projects