shahid ali

• Ensuring reliability of electrical equipment at Aramco Refinery, Bulk Plant, and NGL Unit, mitigating risks of
unplanned outages.
• Executing system upgradation projects addressing ageing equipment, arc flash hazards, redundancy, and
protection coordination.
• Providing technical support to multi-craft teams and maintenance planning by reviewing MoS, SoW, and
procedures in compliance with Aramco Standards.
• Coordinating with SME/OEM and contractors to resolve technical issues, streamline procurement, and secure
critical spares.
• Conducting relay coordination studies, load flow analysis, and equipment condition assessments, leading to
enhanced system performance.
• Led 12+ investigation studies on chronic electrical failures and implemented corrective actions with vendors and
suppliers.
• Prepared CAPEX projects and developed Statements of Requirements (SoR) for minor upgrades, revamping, and
major new projects.
• Supported implementation of advanced technologies and evaluated 5+ vendor alternatives to address
obsolescence and ensure long-term reliability.

Performing Field Engineering to ensure Reliability of Electrical Equipment of Aramco
Refinery & NGL Unit. Putting efforts for System upgradation in view of ageing, Arc flash
hazard, operation complexity, redundancy, reliability, load flow study and to adopt
advanced technologies. Supporting field execution team, crafts, planning team,
coordination with SME/OEM, connecting with contractors, review MoS, SoW, Plans and
procedures.

Electrical Maintenance as a Sectional Head of 400kV Switchyard, Power Transformer,
Turbo Generator, HT/LT Switchgear & Drives of Boiler & Turbine area, ESP, AHP,
Emergency DG Sets, Township, 33kV & 11kV Overhead Lines of 2*660MW Power
Generation Station.

• Led electrical maintenance as Section Head for 400kV switchyard, turbo generators, power transformers,
excitation systems, HT/LT switchgear, ESP rectifiers, and emergency DG sets, ensuring safe and reliable operation.
• Directed the successful commissioning of 2 × 660 MW power generation units, overseeing protection relays,
drives, and balance-of-plant electrical systems.
• Achieved 100% equipment reliability by executing preventive, corrective, and major overhauls, and by
implementing a zero forced-outage plan.
• Managed annual maintenance budgets exceeding $5M, tracked monthly consumption, and optimized
expenditures to remain within approved limits.
• Supervised spares management, including availability, preservation, and inventory control, while ensuring
compliance with departmental KPIs.
• Conducted root cause analyses, identified improvement opportunities, and implemented performance
enhancement strategies across electrical systems.

Installation & Commissioning of 2*600MW & 2*300MW Power Stations.

Installation & Commissioning of 2*600MW & 2*300MW Power Stations.

• Executed electrical testing and commissioning of 2 × 600 MW and 2 × 300 MW power stations, ensuring
compliance with project timelines and safety standards.
• Led commissioning and relay coordination for a 400 kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) in a combined cycle power
generation station.
• Performed extensive testing of ABB, Siemens, Alstom, and SEL protection relays, including generators,
transformers, MV/LV switchgear, motors, and distribution transformers.
• Commissioned major electrical assets such as generators, transformers, switchgear, GIS, and motors, supporting
seamless integration into plant operations.
• Oversaw both major and minor maintenance activities post-commissioning, improving reliability and reducing
downtime of critical electrical equipment.

Project Management of 1*25MW Captive Power Station.

• Commissioned major electrical assets such as generators, transformers, switchgear, GIS, and motors, supporting
seamless integration into plant operations.