Muhammad Saad Munir

• Conduct testing and commissioning of LV (Low Voltage), MV (Medium Voltage) and HV (High Voltage) electrical
equipment.
• Work on the newly installed GIS (Gas-Insulated Switchgear) system for Warsak Hydroelectric Power Station(HEPS).
• Operate and monitor Switchyard equipment with expertise.
• Ensure timely execution and implementation of assigned tasks.
• Collaborated with international organizations and partners, including AFD, KFW, EIB, EU, Dolsar Turkey, General
Electric Vernova, and Sinohydro China.
• Performed Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and inspection of LV switchgear, MV switchgear, and DC systems in
China at facilities such as Hebei Electric Power Equipment Co. Ltd, Cooper Eaton (Ningbo) Electric Co. Ltd, and
Nanjing Zhongshun Energy Technology Co.
• Gained experience in manufacturing processes, material inspection, and testing of LV, MV, and DC systems—
covering relays, breakers, rectifiers, bus bars, UPS, protection systems, CTs, and PTs.

• Managing contracts worth US$ 220 million, ensuring compliance with contract terms and minimizing risks.
• Administered contracts, ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Coordinated with stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Managed contract documentation, including contract amendments, change orders, variations orders and close
out documents.
• Identified and mitigated contract risks, developing effective contract strategies

• Supervised commissioning of GIS systems, generators, excitation systems, LV/MV/DC
systems
• Led FAT inspections in China for LV/MV switchgear and DC systems
• Commissioned new power and auxiliary transformers for Units 05 & 06
• Managed contracts worth USD 220 million with international partners (GE Vernova,
Sinohydro, Dolsar Turkey, AFD, KFW, EIB)
• Oversaw O&M of Units 1-4 contributing to National Grid

of (54 MW) (600 MW)
• (Rasul HEPS 22 MW, Nandipur HEPS,
Chichokimalian HEPS, Shadiwal HEPS)
Experience:
• Preparing the design plan for project based on the overall project schedule & milestones.
• Review of all the Equipments layouts and calculations related to primary design.
• Raising contractually for the scope variations during the design phase.
• Design of Power Cable Routing Layout and Details.
• Design of General Equipment Layout of Substations.
• AC Load Schedule & Auxiliary Transformer Sizing Calculations
• DC Load Schedule & DC Battery and Battery Charger Sizing Calculations
• AC and DC Single Line Diagrams.
• AC, DC Circuit Breaker and LV Cable Sizing Calculations.
• Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) AC and DC Cable Sizing Calculations.
• Indoor/ Outdoor Lighting layouts and small power layouts
• Preparation of Bill of Quantities
• Supervision of the commissioning and testing of electrical Equipment (Generators, Excitation
System, Transformers, GIS System, LV, MV and DC system.
• Supervision and Coordination with the Engineer/Consultant, Contractor and Power House
O&M Section of installation of electrical system for the completion of the activities on time.
• Deal with (Technical Query) TQs, (Transmittal Forms) TFs, NFV, NFI and NFA for
resolving technical queries, design approvals, test results, verification of consignments and
site procedures.
• Focal Person for the FATS
• Vetting of Electrical Equipment Invoices of E&M Contractor.
• Also performing XEN/Sr. Engineer Contracts duties (i.e. EOT, VOs Amendments and
Contractual Issues and other Miscellaneous contractual matter) in addition to the actual duties.

• Prepared implementation and execution plans for projects based on overall project
schedules and milestones.
• Designed cable routing, AC/DC load schedules, transformer sizing
• Created single-line diagrams, lighting layouts, BOQs, and estimates

• Diagnosed transformer faults at grid stations (132 kV to 500 kV)
• Led repair and recommissioning of burnt transformers
• Conducted full testing per IEC standards (TTR, SFRA, insulation, oil, CT/PT)
• Achievements: Repaired Mangla transformer under ministry pressure; energized multiple
units

• Gained familiarity with basic tests of MV and HV electrical systems, and power transformers through various
diagnostic tests, including:
◦ Measurement of insulation resistance of transformers
◦ Measurement of voltage ratio (TTR) for HV/LV and HV/TER
◦ Measurement of winding resistance (HV, LV, and TER)
◦ Measurement of capacitance and dissipation factor of transformers and bushings
◦ Measurement of no-load losses
◦ Induced overvoltage testing
◦ Separate source voltage withstand test using Sweep Frequency Response Analyzer (SFRA)
◦ Oil testing and reporting
◦ Testing of CTs (Current Transformers) and PTs (Potential Transformers)
• Worked in switchyards and grid stations.
• high-risk operational decisions in critical scenarios.

• Head to Repair 422 Distribution transformers in one month; restored 730 kVA unit for
GEPCO
• Performed full-load, no-load, oil, and protection tests on pad-mounted transformers

• Acquired knowledge of basic electrical testing for LV and MV systems and distribution transformers, along with
material testing used in the manufacturing and repair of transformers.
• Gained hands-on experience with the following tests:
◦ No-load test
◦ Full-load test
◦ Induced voltage test
◦ Separate source over-voltage test
◦ Transformer turn ratio (TTR) test
◦ Megger tests
◦ Bird protection test
◦ Oil testing (dielectric and moisture)
◦ Resistance testing
• Became familiar with testing equipment, including Megger, HiPot, and no-load and full-load test analyzers.
• Managed and executed work as part of a team, demonstrating managerial and coordination skills.
• Acquired practical experience in the repairing and testing of pad-mounted transformers, commonly used in the
LESCO region. managed multiple projects, timely budget Developed and implemented effective project planning and scheduling strategies (for commissioning and testing) Testing and commissioning of electrical equipment/system, ensuring timely project delivery. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals

• Gained exposure to plant operations, machinery, and production data analysis as Internee -
Electrical Maintenance