GENERAL MANAGER (TRANSMISSION AND SUBSTATION)
ABAJA CONTRACTING COMPANY
Total years of experience :29 years, 11 Months
GENERAL MANAGER (TRANSMISSION AND SUBSTATION)
• Overall responsible for monitoring execution of all Substation and Transmission Lines projects for TANESCO/OMVG/OMVS/SENELEC and others in Tanzania, Senegal & Mali as Country Manager handling projects totaling USD 220 Million with additional claims and Variation orders of approx USD 30 Million.
• Project Details are:
- 400/220kV Tanzania KTIP (N-723) (KEC/CHO/T6-2/3100/090) funded by JICA and AfDB. 400/220kV Substations at Dodoma and Singida. Procurement of plant, design, supply and installation of a 400kV substation in DODOMA and SINGIDA. Employer is TANZANIA ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY LTD. Consultants are INTEC GOPA International Energy Consultants GmbH. KENYA-TANZANIA INTERCONNECTION PROJECT T6 Lot II. Project Value is 54 Million USD.
- Senegal OMVG (Organisation pour la Mise en Valeur du Fleuve Gambie) Substations - Lot P1a (N717- Kaolack and Tanaff, funded by EIB, Project Value is 15.02 Million USD.) and Lot P1b (N718 - Tambacounda and Kedhoughou, Funded by AFD-13.06%, BDE-29.24% and BOAD-57.70%, Project Value is 18.046 Million USD). Senegal OMVG Transmission Lines - Lot L1a (Birkelane to Tambacounda - 222.7 kms, funded by AFD, Project Value is 29.32 Million USD.), Lot 1b (Kaolack to Birkelane - 35.4 kms, funded by KfW, Project Value is 8.80 Million USD.), Lot 6a (Soma- Tanaff 92.4kms, Funded by World Bank/IDA, Project Value is 16.92 Million USD), Lot 6b (Birkelane - Soma, 81.4 kms, funded by KfW, Project Value is 15.87 Million USD). The Client is OMVG and Consultants are AECOM, Canada.
- Senegal Mali OMVS (Organisation pour la Mise en Valeur du Fleuve Senegal) Substations and Transmissioj Lines Project (N-908) of Kayes Tambacounda Lines (Double circuit - 189 + 95 = 284.37 kms) with associated substations at Kayes and Tambacounda. Funded by World Bank/IDA. Project Value is 37.48 Million USD. The Client is OMVS and Consultants are CABIRA-SID, Bamako, Mali
- (N-909, Contract T2301/18- Conception, fourniture et montage de la ligne 225kV entre Saint Louis et Tobène (environ 144 km) (Lot 3)) Saint Louis to Tobene Double Circuit Transmission Line (144 kms) Project funded by Islamic Development Bank, Saudi Arabia to SENELEC. Project Value is 22.09 Million USD. The Client is SENELEC and Consultants are CIMA, Canada
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• Deftly handle the conceptualizing and effecting measures/modifications in the operating procedures to optimize resource & capacity utilization
• Closely monitor end to end execution & commissioning of Transmission Lines and HV substations
• Oversee all phases of project execution; consistently meeting project deadlines and highest possible quality standards
• Establish plans for ensuring compliance to all HSE activities and practices
• Review existing systems & procedures and design internal controls and quality audit checks for various operational areas for achieving higher operational efficiency, resource rationalization and cost reduction
• Organize and manage resources while creating estimates for the project, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Plan, Contingency Plan & Schedules, identifying risks within defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints
• Overall responsible for monitoring execution of all E&I related jobs for various clients in Al Zour New Refinery Project under KIPIC (Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company for Kuwait National Petroleum Company), Kuwait (Contract No. L9ZR-HI-30-K408, JV of Fluor Daniel, Daewoo E&C and Hyundai Heavy Industries).
• Deftly handle the conceptualizing and effecting measures/modifications in the operating procedures to optimize resource & capacity utilization
• Closely monitor end to end execution & commissioning of HV substations
• Oversee all phases of project execution; consistently meeting project deadlines and highest possible quality standards
• Establish plans for ensuring compliance to all HSE activities and practices
• Review existing systems & procedures and design internal controls and quality audit checks for various operational areas for achieving higher operational efficiency, resource rationalization and cost reduction
• Organize and manage resources while creating estimates for the project, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Plan, Contingency Plan & Schedules, identifying risks within defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints
• Overall responsible for monitoring Engineering, Procurement and Construction of 132/11kV GIS substations at MBRSTATE, MNTKHORA and MUNTAZAH site in DUBAI, UAE. The client and end user is Dubai Electricity and Water Company (DEWA), Dubai, UAE. The project value is AE Dirhams 90 Millions and AED 82 Millions respectively.
• Deftly handle the conceptualizing and effecting measures/modifications in the operating procedures to optimize resource & capacity utilization
• Closely monitor end to end execution & commissioning of HV substations
• Oversee all phases of project execution; approve engineering/design changes, troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems, consistently meeting project deadlines and highest possible quality standards
• Establish plans for ensuring compliance to all HSE activities and practices
• Review existing systems & procedures and design internal controls and quality audit checks for various operational areas for achieving higher operational efficiency, resource rationalization and cost reduction
• Organize and manage resources while creating estimates for the project, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Plan, Contingency Plan & Schedules, identifying risks within defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints
Key Achievements
• Playing a pivotal role in the successful execution of projects in Dubai for 132/11 kV Gas Insulated Switchgears.
• Overall responsible for monitoring Engineering, Procurement and Construction of 380/132/13.8kV GIS substations at three sites in Riyadh, Qassim Regions. The client is Saudi Electricity Company, Riyadh, KSA. The project value is Saudi Riyals 550 Millions.
• Deftly handle the conceptualizing and effecting measures/modifications in the operating procedures to optimize resource & capacity utilization
• Closely monitor end to end execution & commissioning of HV substations
• Oversee all phases of project execution; approve engineering/design changes, troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems, consistently meeting project deadlines and highest possible quality standards
• Establish plans for ensuring compliance to all HSE activities and practices
• Review existing systems & procedures and design internal controls and quality audit checks for various operational areas for achieving higher operational efficiency, resource rationalization and cost reduction
• Organize and manage resources while creating estimates for the project, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Plan, Contingency Plan & Schedules, identifying risks within defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints
Key Achievements
• Playing a pivotal role in the successful execution of projects in Riyadh region for 380/132/13.8 kV Gas Insulated Switchgears.
• Have the credential of currently spearheading 3 sites involving about 1500 MVA of transformer capacity and substation automation projects, viz. Greenfield substation projects & renovation / strengthening of existing substation projects by increasing capacity & renovation, etc.
• Overall responsible for monitoring Engineering, Procurement and Construction of substation in Northern Region, viz. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra & Madhya Pradesh
• Deftly handle the conceptualizing and effecting measures/modifications in the operating procedures to optimize resource & capacity utilization
• Closely monitor end to end execution & commissioning of HV substations
• Oversee all phases of project execution; approve engineering/design changes, troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems, consistently meeting project deadlines and highest possible quality standards
• Establish plans for ensuring compliance to all HSE activities and practices
• Review existing systems & procedures and design internal controls and quality audit checks for various operational areas for achieving higher operational efficiency, resource rationalization and cost reduction
• Organize and manage resources while creating estimates for the project, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Plan, Contingency Plan & Schedules, identifying risks within defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints
Key Achievements
• Played a pivotal role in the successful execution of projects in Northern states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for 220/110/66/33 KV AC Air Insulated Switchgears in open Switchyard
• Have the credential of currently spearheading 8 sites involving about 500 MVA of transformer capacity and substation automation projects, viz. Greenfield substation projects & renovation / strengthening of existing substation projects by increasing capacity & renovation, etc.
• Actively involved in preparation & updating of Project Schedule
• Anchored and coordinated on-site activities to ensure smooth work progress and conceptualize and implement measures for enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing resource utilization
• Organize and manage resources while creating estimates for the project, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Plan, Contingency Plan & Schedules, identifying risks within defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints
• Guided, controlled & motivated a team size of about 600 persons in 2 projects (involving 4 sites) to achieve peak performance
• Deftly managed the commissioning of various Equipment includes 765/400/220/132/33/11 KV Air Insulated Switchgears, Transformers, Control Panels, RTU Panels, FMS, PMS, batteries, cabling, switchgears, protection systems, Communication systems, etc.
• Structured detailed budget for commissioning project, planned schedule of activities, mobilized resources - materials and manpower for successful execution
• Provided vital support to the management in vendor negotiation, vendor development and analysis
• Provided leadership to project teams and integrated their efforts to maximize operational productivity
Key Achievements
• Holds the distinction of managing the complete execution of 2 Nos. of projects of 765/400/220 KV AC Air Insulated Switchgears in the open Switchyard as Project Manager to the Client, viz. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), New Delhi, India involving a total order value of around INR 3500 Million
• Distinction of Project Management including EPC of EHV substation with fault level of 63kA for the first time in India and approvals of 400kV, 63kA equipments in India for the first time under PGCIL
• Established high quality service standards and ensured strict adherence to quality systems/procedures
Managed 4 sites (Gaya, Ranchi, Patna) under projects of 765/400/220kV Substation Projects of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, Gurgaon with total value of Rs 360 crores. Involved fresh approvals of 765kV equipments manufactured by Siemens AG, Trench China, Ruhrtal, etc. for 765kV equipments, EPC of substation with fault level of 63kA for the first time in India and approvals of 400kV, 63kA equipments in India for the first time under PGCIL
• Responsible for monitoring High Voltage Electrical Division to undertake business activities of the Projects for 11 KV and above, viz. New Doha International Project under the M Punj Lloyd Limited/s for CP-16 package with Bechtel Overseas as Consultants & Cable terminations/jointing works in the QATALUM project in Messaieed under M/s Target Engg. as Project Manager
• Led & guided the team in ensuring compliance to all safety norms to minimize/achieve ZERO accidents through the appropriate site work monitoring systems & safety equipments
Key Achievements
• Key player in Business Development for substations and all high voltage activities related projects in Qatar under KAHRAMAA and other contractors/private organizations/industries
• Assumed responsibility for preparation of Bids for Phase#9 GIS Substations Projects of Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA), based in Doha, Qatar
• Formulated a plan to ensure completion of Projects within stipulated time, cost of compliance to QA norms
Key Achievements
• Significantly contributed as a Member of Business Development Team for substations activities in Qatar
• Established high quality service standards and ensured strict adherence to quality systems/procedures
• Responsible for complete erection & commissioning of 132/33 kV GIS Substations at Dubai Jebel Ali International Airport including 132kV Power cable laying working for connecting the GIS substations from the main 400kV JAFZA GIS substation
• Drawn up project plans, schedule of activities, planned, mobilized, and deployed resources to deliver the project within defined time and costliness
• Handled sites, coordinated project activities, and provided technical inputs.
Key Achievements
• Credited for successful erection & commissioning of three 132/11 KV GIS Substations and 132kV cabling works from JAFZA substation to the Jebel Ali Project Site for DEWA and Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Dubai
Site Manager for 3 sites of 132/11kV GIS Substation Projects interconnected by 132 KV cables at Jebel Ali International Airport. The Project Consultants/Engineers were Dar Al Handasah. The total project cost was 300 Million AED for substation and 110 Million AED for cables. The cables were ordered from LS cables, Korea. The substation equipments were primarily from Siemens AG. Besides starting and monitoring site activities from the ground zero stage, also involved in the project monitoring and coordination of 132kV cable works with contractors / DEWA, etc.
• Good in drafting of technical submittals and clarifications, project scheduling and project reporting
• Identified and finalized the workforce ensuring quality supply of materials for effective project development
• Provided on-site Management and quality control to ensure projects met time and budget requirements, and were built in accordance with contract documents
• Handled management of facilities/infrastructure to ensure cost effective workability
Key Achievements
• Successful erection, commissioning and rehabilitation of 220/33kV GIS substation as per the client requirement and handing over the project to ADWEA, TRANSCO and ADDC
• Implemented MIS reporting system to update the Management on a regular basis
• Gained hands-on field and administrative experience along with consistent vertical growth in O&M, Projects of Hydro Power Plant/Thermal Power Plant and in Tata Business Excellence Model Group driving process improvements across Generation, Transmission and Distribution Divisions
• Accomplished responsibility for Effective management and maintenance of turbines, transformers, panels, auxiliary systems, generators, bus ducts, valve houses, switchyards etc.
• Hold distinction of achieving maximum generation with minimum cost by minimizing oil and water consumption, downtime of working equipment’s & pollution, proper utilization of human resources, timely preventive maintenance of equipment etc.
• Efficiently handled operations of 220 & 110 KV Switchyards, 220 & 110 KV transmission line, 6x25 MW sets, 150 MW Pumped Storage Units etc. and use of SCADA control systems for plant monitoring and control
• Deftly managed the commissioning of various Equipment includes 220/132/33/11 KV Air Insulated Switchgears, Transformers, Control Panels, RTU Panels, FMS, PMS, batteries, cabling, switchgears, protection systems, Communication systems, etc.
• Leading team member to establish largest pumped storage hydro unit of its kind in Asia, with responsibility for the post project stage operation and maintenance activities of the Unit
• Closely monitor end to end execution & commissioning of Power Generation Plant
• Assessed requirements of various items needed for maintenance & operations and initiate timely action for procurement with clearly defined delivery schedules
• Executed and monitored the technical aspects of assigned projects to comply with contractual obligations including cost control, profitability, ensuring proper documentation
• Drove initiatives to minimize performance bottlenecks for achieving high productivity with optimization of men, material, & machine
• Played key role in planning for sequence erection, material availability, third party testing agency, third party service
• Organized various training sessions for the team to enhance their performance
Key Achievements
• Played a critical role in managing site operations involving erection & commissioning of electrical systems as part of the prestigious 120 MW Thermal Power Plant Project
• Recognized for monitoring the entire execution & completion of the project (120 MW Thermal Power Plant Project) in record time of 22 months, right from order to synchronization by rigorous quality and site management at various stages
• Won special appreciation for TBEM (Tata Business Excellence Model) activities in the company & for playing a significant role in the successful conduct of Boiler Hydrotest within the record time of 156 days from Boiler Drum lifting in the 120MW Thermal Power Plant Project
• Instrumental in developing Balanced Scorecards, implementing systems, evaluating results etc. that resulted in better tracking of performance & review at all levels of leadership across various departments
• Credited for implementing TBEM in various departments & maintaining its documentation
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