Electrical Engineer

Location:

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Salary:

120000

Posted:

January 22, 2018

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SYNOPSIS

Electrical Engineer with ** years’ of unique experience which is the combination of design, engineering, power system studies, construction, commissioning, maintenance and reliability in electrical and instrumentation.

Worked in countries including Canada, USA, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan where served in EPCM, refinery, oilsands, petrochemical, pipelines, desalination & RO plants, thermal / diesel power generation and industrial gas plants.

Well experienced in Hazardous Area Classifications, Load Flow, Short Circuit, Arc Flash, Static/Dynamic motor Starting, Relays Coordination/Protection, Harmonic Analsysis, 40 MW generator dynamic/ stability studies for TransCanada Pipelines. Extensive use of software such as ETAP 14.1.0/12.6.5/7.5, SKM v7.0.1.1, EasyPower v9.0, ATPDraw 5.7 and MathCad 13/15.

Specialized in LV / MV plant improvement, retrofits and capital sustaining projects. Developed more than 200 Construction Work Packages for major oil industry clients including Shell Scotfod, Shell Albian Sands, Petro–Canada, Suncor Energy, Enbridge Pipeline, Agrium, ConocoPhillips, CNRL, Cameco, Capital Power and TransCanada.

Effective troubleshooting skills with proven success in fault diagnostics and stemming recurrence as I have hands-on working experience of 12 years in maintenance and reliability settings before moving on to design and engineering field.

Managed a number of projects up to $100 M from development and execution through to startup in a Project Design Engineer role.

Hands-on working experience with AutoCAD 2014/2012/2009/2004, MicroStation V8-2D, Draft Sight 2017, Blue Beam, MS office Suite and SAP based Plant Maintenance / Material Management Modules. Responsible for the successful implementation of ISO 9001 and EMS 14001 in various plants.

Managed a number of projects up to $100 M from development and execution through to startup in a Project Design Engineer role.

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS

During last 2 years, performed Agrium Inc. (Now Nutrien after Agrium and Potash merger) 20 sites across North America Load Flow, Short Circuit, Arc Flash & Protection Coordination Study using ETAP v14.1.0 after collecting field data, electrical equipment assessment, single lines redlines/as-builts and development of Risk Register and printing arc flash label. The major emphasis was on arc flash mitigation methods and techniques.

Designed Power Laboratory (including the building design) for Engineering Students Teaching and hands-on work in Keyano College, Fort McMurray, AB.

Maintained 17,500 industrial, commercial and residential water flow meters in Jubail Saudi Arabia. Serviced more than 6000 flow meters to increase company’s revenue by utilizing the available resources.

Performed QA/QC Inspector role during the expansion of Shell Upgrader in Fort Sasketchewn, Alberta and acted as Shell Engineer to take over electrical installations from the contractors and punched more than 4000 deficiencies items. This was highly acknowledged and appreciated by Shell Engineering Manager.

EXPERIENCE

2010 – Present

Electrical Design Engineer (Working as Contractor), WorleyParsons, Edmonton, AB, Canada

Various Clients – Miscellaneous Projects. Electrical Design Engineer responsible for the preparation of scoping studies, Design Basis Memorandums (DBMs), Front End Engineering Design (FEED), and detailed design projects. Performed electrical studies load flow, short circuit, arc flash, static/dynamic motor starting, relays coordination, protection, 40 MW generator dynamic, stability/calculations including cable sizing, cable trays fill, UPS/Battery sizing, DC Battery Charger Sizing, EHT calculations, specifications and selection of electrical equipment. Responsible for preparing MV / LV electrical drawings including area classifications, single line diagrams, layout drawings, control panel drawings, power distribution schematics, I/O schematics, junction box layout and termination drawings, motor control schematics, grounding diagrams, lighting / distribution panel drawings. Marshalled termination drawings and installation detail drawings. Prepared data sheets, material requisitions (MRs), electrical bid documents, manhour /cost estimates, and construction work packages (CWPs). Coordinated with vendors, and provided field testing and commissioning support to the client. Currently leading a team of six designers / EITs / Drafters. Clients and projects included:

Agrium, Joffre Nitrogen Plant, Alberta, Canada

1200kVAR, 4.16kV Capacitor Design for 7500hp Nitrogen Compressor (2017)

Agrium, Joffre Nitrogen Plant, Alberta, Canada

Emergency generator new DIEF AGC111 Controller and ABB Generator Breaker Settings (2017)

Agrium, Conda Phosphate Operations, Idaho, USA

Pond Area Emergency Generator Sizing (2 MVA) and Connection Details (2017)

Agrium, Conda Phosphate Operations, Idaho, USA

Sulphuric Acid Plant Frenchy Drive (2000 hp, 2.3kV) motor Fuses Mis-Coordination with Upstream 13.8kV Breakers – Recommendations to improve Selective Coordination. (2017)

Imperial Oil, Kearl Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada

QA/QC of Distance Relays for Schweitzer 421 and a Siemens 7SD522 (2017)

Agrium, New Madrid, Missouri, USA

Performed Load Flow, Short Circuit, Arc Flash & Protection Coordination Study using ETAP v14.1.0 after collecting field data, electrical equipment assessment, single lines redlines/as-builts and development of Risk Register. (2017)

Agrium, Americus Rainbow Operations, Georgia, USA

Agrium, Florence Rainbow Operations, Alabama, USA

Agrium, Roma Distribution Terminal, Alberta, Canada

Agrium, Kamloops Distribution Terminal, British Columbia, Canada

Agrium, Clavet Distribution Terminal, Saskatchewan, Canada

Agrium, Watson Distribution Terminal, Saskatchewan, Canada

Agrium, Bloom Distribution Terminal, Manitoba, Canada

Agrium, Joffre Nitrogen Plant, Alberta, Canada

Agrium, Conda Phosphate Operations, Idaho, USA

Agrium, Redwater, Alberta, Canada – Miscellaneous Projects

Arc Flash & Protection Coordination Study for 600V Swgr. SG3220 Review (2015)

Fueling Station Relocation CWP (2013)

Sulphuric Acid Tanks and Pump Replacement (2012)

Sulphuric Acid Plant Hazardous Area Classification Study (2012)

Plant 04 Hazardous Area Classification Study (2012)

Phosphoric Acid Hazardous Area Classification Study (2012)

Albian (Shell) Sands, Fort McMurray, AB, Canada

MAIR Project: Power System Studies including Load Flow, Short Circuit, Capacitor Bank Sizing w/Series Reactor and Harmonic Study to improve voltage drop to the Mine Shovels & Inpits using SKM v7.0.1.1 software. (2016)

Cameco, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada – New Uranium Mine Cost Estimate, Planning, Scheduling and Review of Feasibility Study – 2012 (Electrical portion only).

Canadian Natural Resources Limited, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada – Miscellaneous Projects:

Power System Studies Including Load Flow, Short Circuit, Arc Flash, Harmonic Analysis, Protection Coordination and Relay Settings for new OPP & HT Trains 4/5 Facility (Total 100MVA load). (2015)

PUG Deluge System Deficiencies

60kVA Redundant UPS Replacement

Plant #33 Pumps 33-G-2A / 2B / 2C Lube Oil System E3+ Relay Settings

Capital Power Corporation Genesee Power Plant – Miscellaneous Projects

Load Flow, Short Circuit, Arc Flash and Protection Coordination Study for Temporary Power Construction Project containing 2x3MVA 13.8/0.6kV Transformers and various buildings. (2015)

Specifications Preparation For Outdoor 13.8.8kV Fused Switchgear, 13.8kV Switching Cubicles, 2x3MVA 13.8/0.6kv Pad-Mounted Transformers And 600V Outdoor Load Center Panel Distribution Temporary Power Construction Project. (2015)

Capital Power, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – Genesee Cost Estimate for 6 new PDTs and PDCs

City of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada – Specifications of 10kVA, 120 VAC UPS

ConocoPhillips, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada – 600V MCC Specifications and Data Sheets for Demo Plant. (2012)

HESS (TIOGA), North Dakota, USA

Performed voltage drop/flicker for 4.16kV, 5000hp Natural Gas Compressor and presented options for starting methods including VFD, Auto-transformer, DOL, Current and Voltage Controlled. (2016)

Keyano College, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada – Process and Power Laboratory (Detailed Design) Including Power System Studies (Load Flow, Short Circuit & Arc Flash)

Shell Canada, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada

Shell Debottlenecking Project. Completed 4 motors CT calculations. (2013)

Shell Canada, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada – Scotford Upgrader Expansion 1 (2010-2011).

Provided field engineering, Technical Integrity and Quality (TIQ), progressive / final walkdowns, punch lists creation, motors bump-test, punches verification, pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up (CSU) support, turnover documents review, final walk-down packages preparation, change documents (FCNs/FCRs/NCRs/RFIs) verification and attended daily CSU meetings. Responsible for the commissioning and start-up activities for Upgrader 1 Expansion project. Acquired approval of electrical equipment Inspection and Test Records (ITR). Witnessed electrical tests on various equipment like motors, transformers, and breakers etc. Reviewed and accepted System Discipline Acceptance Certificate (SDAC). Participated in system preliminary and final walk-downs and creating punch lists. Coordinated with Area Contactor for the clearance of punch items and re-inspection. Responsible for installed electrical system’s Technical Integrity & Quality (TIQ). Reviewed and accepted Multilin relays and VFD parameters settings. Participated in motor’s bump tests and recording deficiencies. Verified the complete system installation as per project drawings and scope.

Suncor Energy Edmonton (Refinery), AB, Canada

Project: 600 Psig Steam Boiler Plant 31 with 13.8kV Fed E-House, 4.16kV FD Fan, 600kW Emergency Diesel Generator C/W Enclosure, Boiler, CEMS and FD Fan Buildings. (2014-2016)

DBM, EDS, DD Phase - Prepared Specifications and Material Requisitions for E-House Bldg. Including Ballastproof I/O Room, 480V/600kW Emergency Generator C/W Building & 480V Switchgear, 13.8kV/4.16kV/ 480V Switchgears, 3x480V MCCs, 50kVA UPS, 125VDC/80A DC Battery Charger, 24VDC/200A Battery Charger, VESDA/Fire Alarm And Suppression System, 3 MV Power Transformers & NGRs, 480V Cable Bus, Enervista Mutilin Control Cabinet, Annunciator, 13.8kV MIMIC Panel, Fiber Optic And MV Cables, Hazardous Area 120/208VAC Distribution Panels, Fiber Optic Patch/Splice Panels.

Contribution to Boiler and FD Fan Buildings Specifications and Material Requisition.

Revised Area Classification drawings after the removal of the existing and addition of the new equipment in Block F, Plant 31 Area.

Developed ETAP Model For New E-House And Downstream Equipment. Performed Power System Studies For The New Substation Including Load Flow, Short Circuit, Devices Coordination, Arc Flash And 5kV Static FD Fan Motor Starting. Prepared 3 Separate Power System Studies Report. 2014-2016).

Prepared 4 Demolition Package to clear the area for the installation of new Boiler.

Arc Flash Study Review for Obsolete MCC Replacements Ph3 Sub 12 (2015).

Arc Flash Study Review for Sch-Power Reliability – Ph-1 (2015).

CWP Retrofit of Two 150HP, 480V VFDs install. for 52GM-2A/2B.

CWP Retrofit of Two 10HP, 480V VFDs install. for 32GM-26A/B.

CWP Syn. motors 52KM-2A/B (6000 hp) excit. system replacement.

CWP Upgrade GND Fault Prot. for six (6) S/S in 400 Tank Farm.

CWP Reliability of 21GM-13A/B c/w control improvements.

CWP Investigation of Ten (10) S/S Annunciator Failure Alarm.

CWP Replacement of Instrument Analyzer 34AIT-1.

Cost Estimate For 21GM-29A/B Reliability, feeder separation.

Cost Estimate Sub. #17 and 18 load break switch installation.

Development of QA/QC Inspection, testing & Commissioning Stds.

Suncor, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada

Validation Report – Fort Hills Communication Test Bench – Multi-Vendors IEC 61850 GOOSE Communication (2014)

CWP (6 in total)- Upgrading Protection & Arc Flash Project (2014)

Includes field verification and arc flash mitigation solution implemented and conducted arc flash studies for various cases.

Scoping Study - OPP-A/B/C 3 x 5500 hp VFDs (2014)

CWP - Upgrading Fire Water Pump House (2014)

EDS for Coker Fire Alarm System (2012)

EDS for Plant 52 Strainers EHT (2012)

DBM for Protection and Arc Flash Study – Upgrading (2012)

DBM for Tar Island Substation Fault Reduction (2012)

TransCanada Pipeline, Ontario, Canada - 2X20 MW Gas Generators Power System Studies Including Short Circuit, Load Flow, Dynamic Study and Arc Flash (2014)

WorleyParsons Canada Region, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – Revision of Electrical Specifications during year 2013. Specifications included:

Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), Specification # 657000-EL-SPC-0021

Neutral Grounding Resistor (NGR), Specification # 657000-EL-SPC-0022

LV Motors, Specification # 657000-EL-SPC-0007

Synchronous Motor Specification # 657000-EL-SPC-0006

Large Induction Motors Specification # 57000-EL-SPC-0005

IEEE Standards Contribution

Assisted Senior Power System Specialist and Senior IEEE member Duane Leschert (WorleyParsons Edmonton, AB) in the preparation of the following standards and IEEE technical papers:

IEEE Standard 3001.11 “Recommended Practice for the Application for the Application of Controllers and Automation to Industrial and Commercial Power Systems”. (2015)

Prepared six motor starting methods in CAD drawing format to be part of IEEE Standard 3001.11. (2015)

IEEE P1814 “Recommended Practice for Electrical System Design Techniques to Improve Electrical Safety”. (2016)

IEEE Technical Paper: POWER SYSTEM MODELILNG AND ANALYSIS – An Attempt To Bridge The Gap Between The Brown Book And The Software Vendors’ Instructions. (2016)

IEEE P3004.8™ “Recommended Practice for Motor Protection in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems”. (2016)

2008 – 2010

Electrical / Instrumentation Designer, SNC Lavalin, Edmonton, AB, Canada

TransCanada Pipelines, Various Locations – Keystone Pipeline (4000 km). Electrical / Instrumentation Designer responsible for providing construction and commissioning support to the TransCanada Keystone pipeline. The position was an integral part of TransCanada (4000 km) Keystone Pipeline design consisting of 47 pump stations, 3 delivery stations, 3 transition sites and 76 RLMV sites from Canada to USA. Designed and specified LV / MV electrical equipment, prepared all types of drawings, data sheets, electrical heat tracing (EHT), lighting design, material / field purchase requisitions, bid evaluations vendors coordination and capital cost estimates. Supported the Instrumentation group on small projects design.

Elk Valley Coal Corporation (EVCC), BC, Canada– Cost Estimate for Dust Collection System Improvements. Electrical / Instrumentation Designer responsible for designing and specifying LV / MV electrical equipment, preparing all types of drawings, data sheets, electrical heat tracing (EHT), lighting design, material / field purchase requisitions, bid evaluations vendors coordination and capital cost estimates. Supported the Instrumentation group on small projects design.

Shell Albian Sands, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada – Various Projects. Electrical / Instrumentation Designer responsible for preparing scouting studies, front end engineering designs (FEED) and Construction Work Packages (CWP) for Shell Albian Sands. Projects included:

CWP Electrical Heat Tracing (EHTs–60ea.) For 260–SX–101 and 201

CWP Installation of Hydraulic Power Unit in Ore Preparation Plant

CWP Installation of Pad Heaters / Vibrators in Dribble Belt Ore Preparation Plant

CWP Ore Preparation EDP Pump and Piping, Phase 2

CWP Ore Preparation Installation of 4 Submersible Pumps

CWP Ore Preparation Silo Compressors, Phase 2

FEED Sodium Citrate Facility

2007 – 2008

Electrical Designer, Colt Engineering Corporation, Edmonton, AB, Canada

Petro–Canada Refinery, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – Miscellaneous Projects. Electrical Designer responsible for preparing scoping studies, FEED and detailed design for the Petro–Canada refinery. Responsible for producing electrical calculations, electrical bid documents, cost estimations, manhour estimates, material cost, start up assistance, construction packages, selection of electrical equipment, preparation of material requisitions, coordination with vendors, preparation of all kinds of electrical drawings and data sheets. Provided field testing and commissioning support to the client. Projects included:

Cost Estimate – For Crude Charge Pumps 21 GM–29A / B Reliability, Feeder Separation

Cost Estimate – Sub. #17 and 18 Load Break Switch Installation

CWP – Reliability of 21 GM–13A / B Involved a Number of Control Improvements

CWP – Preparation of QA / QC Procedures and Exciter System Replacement for 6000 HP Synchronous Motors 52 KM–2A / B Excitation System Replacement

CWP – Two new 150 HP, 480V VFDs Installation for 52 GM–2A / B

CWP – Upgrade Ground Fault Protection in 400 Tank Farm in Six (6) Subs

FEED – Two New 10 HP, 480V VFDs Installation for 32 GM–26A / B

2005 – 2007

Senior Electrical / Instrumentation Designer, E/I Mark Engineering Ltd., Fort McMurray, AB, Canada

Suncor Energy, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada – Miscellaneous Projects. Electrical / Instrument Designer responsible for developing detailed Engineering Work Packages (EWPs) and Construction Work Packages (CWPs). Designed electrical circuits, panel schedules, WDs, schematics, SLDs, cable trays, cable selection, cable schedules, bills of materials, equipment and construction specifications. Fieldwork consisted of field checks, identifying terminations and as–builts. Provided effective construction support and commissioning assistance. Projects included:

CWP – Plant #21 NTF Installation of Six New Welding Receptacles

CWP – Plant #52 Antifoulant Injection Building Heat Tracer and Fire System Design

CWP – Plant #89 Booster Pump House Design for Two 2750 HP Motors

CWP – Plant #89 Installation of new 7.2 kV Feeder for New Booster Pump House

CWP – Plant #89 Mobile Mining Conveyor "Protection Relays Coordination" 7.2 kV / 4.16 kV cct

CWP – Plant #89 Mobile Oilsand Sizing Facility – Installation of Phase Sequence Relays

CWP – Plant #89 Mobile Sizer Fire Alarm System Re–design and HVAC Shutdown

CWP – Plant #89 Retrofit of temporary 1000 HP, 4160V VFD driven motor

CWP – Plant #89 Ten E–Houses Temperature Transmitters Installation

CWP – Plant #89 Transfer Conveyor Space Heater Panel 89PJ–1474 Redesign

CWP – Plant #86 Extraction–Installation of 09 Nos. Cameras on Lines 7 and 8

CWP – Plant #89 Fire System Redesign Mobile Slurry Facility

DBM – Plant #34 COD and TOC Analyzer in Alpha Shack

DBM for Instrument Improvements (flow, pressure and temperature sensors)

EDS – Plant #85 Six new 30M High Mast Lighting Poles in Ore Preparation Units A, B, and C

Plant # 5, 6, 9, 10, 21 and 34 Heat Tracers Identification, and Specifications Tags List Preparation

Plant #5 “As–Built” of 85 Nos. P&IDs of Upgrading

Plant #82 Scoping Study for three new 30M High Mast Lighting

Plant #85 Witness Test – Fire System Verification in Extraction Units A, B, C, and HVAC shutdown

Plant #86 Scoping Study for MOVs Relocation

Plant #89 “As–Built” for Electrical and Instrument Drawings of Mobile Mining Facility

Plant #89 “As–Built” for Heaters and Brake Panel Redesign of Traveling Conveyor in

Suncor Energy – Plant #85 – HVAC / Fire Testing and Commissioning

Witness Test Fire System Verification of Winchester green Condos in Fort McMurray

“As–Built” of SIBA Test Facility

2003 – 2005

Instrument Field Engineer, Marfaiq Power and Water Utility, Jubail, Saudi Arabia

MARFAIQ Power and Water Utility, Jubail, Saudi Arabia – Miscellaneous Projects. Instrument Field Engineer responsible for electrical / instrument maintenance of 02 Nos. desalination plants, 03 Nos. ROs plants, chemical treatment plant, and 27 Nos. pumping stations. Implemented procedures to improve E / I equipment and system reliability and availability. Participated and identified risks in the development of work scopes and conducted HAZOPS. Conducted failure analysis of incidents related to safety, environmental or production impact. Developed engineering solutions that eliminated fault recurrence, increased electrical and instrumentation equipment’s reliability. Hands–on troubleshooting of instruments and electrical circuits / system to stem the production losses. Implemented checks and balances to ensure maximum utilization of manpower and spares within allotted budgets. Developed and successfully implemented KPIs to achieve equipment reliability objectives. Implemented changes in process control, maintenance / repair, standards, and maintenance programs.

Saudi Industrial Gas, Saudi Arabia – Plant Improvement Projects. Electrical and Instrument Engineer responsible for organizing electrical and instrument department. Initially developed and implemented preventive maintenance plans and introduced log book system. Systematically analyzed equipment / processes to identify important contributors to unreliable performance. Reduced shutdowns due to electrical or instrument reasons. Prepared "as–built" of electrical single / three lines power distribution drawings (not updated since year 1971). Arranged meetings, seminars and in–house audits to introduce ISO9001 concepts and eventual achievement of certification. A lead member of the team formed for the study of new carbon dioxide plant. Developed and successfully implemented KPIs to achieve equipment reliability objectives. Successfully managed the erection and commissioning of the following plants with in–house resources:

Specialty Gases, Saudi Arabia

TELEDYNE Hydrogen Plant, Saudi Arabia

1998 – 2003

Electrical Engineer, Wartsila Power Contracting/ Al–Afandi, Saudi Arabia, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Wartsila Power Contracting / Al–Afandi, Saudi Arabia – Diesel Power Plant. Electrical Engineer responsible for the operation and maintenance of a 50 MW diesel power plant. Worked along with the staff and maintained power plant to minimize blackouts. Developed and implemented preventive / predictive / turnaround schedules. Developed and stewarded programs focused on continuous improvement. Assessed and implemented new maintenance technologies geared towards equipment reliability. Prepared daily and monthly power generation and consumption reports. Arranged a number of training for PLCs, generators, and electrical systems. Introduced numerous plant improvements and modifications projects to stem recurrence of faults and to reduce black outs. Reduced outsourced job to NIL by efficiently employing in–house manpower and resources. Introduced ISO 9001 and EMS 9001 awareness sessions and worked to achieve both certifications. Adept at writing procedures, work scopes for turnaround maintenance, work instructions, and budget. Minimized black outs by proper training of control room operators to handle emergency situations. Responsible for arranging all kinds of spares and consumable.

1997 – 1998

Assistant Manager Instrumentation, Rupali Polyester Ltd., Sheikhupura, Pakistan

Rupali Polyester, Pakistan – Petro-chemical Industry Miscellaneous Projects. Assistant Manager responsible for supervising and controlling the team of Instrument Technicians, Foremen and Engineers comprised of 15 people to meet the daily production targets. Successfully developed methods to replace the obsolete and aging control systems with new technology in demineralized plant and level transmitters. Rectified old and chronic problems in the power plant. Introduced new digital instrumentation technology in place of the old pneumatic and analogue system. Implemented procedures to improve I / E equipment and system reliability / availability. Identified and prepared a list of nuisance items, list of obsolete equipment, bad actors and low value–added work. Monitored repeated work items resulting in high cost and suggested solution to eliminate repetition. Conducted failure analysis of incidents related to safety, environmental or production impact. Participated and identified risks in the development of work scopes and conducted HAZOPS.

1993 – 1997

Electrical / Instrumentation Engineer / Shift Engineer/Unit Manager, Dewan Salman Fiber Ltd., Haripur, Pakistan

Dewan Salman Fibre, Pakistan – Polyester Fiber Unit 2_Petro-chemical Industry. Electrical / Instrumentation Engineer / Shift Engineer responsible for supervising and directing 16 Electrical and Instrument Staff in highly modern and 2 generating units and 3 standby generators over a period of two years. Implemented the preventive maintenance plans to the full extent and extended machine life. Actively participated and led the inventory control team to shed the dead material in warehouse. Participated as a Lead in the erection and commissioning of the Polyester Fiber Petrochemical Plant 300 ton / day Capacity and 7.2 MW Power Plant – Pakistan. Responsible for hands on troubleshooting of instruments, electrical circuits, and system to stem the production losses. Implemented checks and balances to ensure maximum utilization of manpower and spares within allotted budgets. Developed and successfully implemented KPIs to achieve equipment’s reliability objectives. Implemented changes in process control, maintenance / repair standards, and maintenance programs. Set the troubleshooting guidelines and assisted the Electrical and Instrumentation department to ensure that all changes were incorporated. Introduced Work Permit system and enforced procedures for in time job completion. Conducted safety related meetings with operation for safe start ups and shutdowns.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan, 1993

REGISTRATIONS / AFFILIATIONS

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

International Society of Automation (ISA)

Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)

SPECIFIC TECHNICAL EXPERTISE / SPECIALIST COURSES

IEEE PCIC 2017 5-Days Calgary, AB, 2017

IEEE Recommended Practice for Motor Protection in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Overview and What’s New!”, 2.5 hrs., by Lorraine K. Padden, PE. 2017

Introduction to Industrial and Distribution Systems Transients and Applications of EMTP/ATP 2-Days by Rasheek Rifaat P.Eng, IEEE Fellow (Technical Director, Jacobs) 2017

Bus Protection Fundamentals, 1 hr. by JC Theron, General Electric (2015)

SMART Power Flow Controller for Smart Grid Applications, - 8hrs by Kaylen Sen 2015

EMTP-RV Introduction 2 hrs. by Henry Gras, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 2015

ETAP Software Level 2, 2-Days Hands–On Training, 2013

Electrical Substation Training, 3-Days, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2013

Electrical Equipment and Protection, Series of Weekly Trainings throughout 2013

Short Circuit Calculations, 2-Days, WorleyParsons Edmonton Office, 2012

ETAP Software Level 1, 3-Days Hands–On Training, 2009

Canadian Electrical Code, ELE15, 2009

Allen Bradley PLC RSLOGIX 5555, 2009

Auto CAD 2009 Fundamentals, 2009

MicroStation V8–2D Fundamentals Level–I and II, 2009

Electrical Facility Design Training, 2007

Area Lead Training Level 1, 2007

SOP–QMS 01–01 Introduction to Edmonton Refinery QMS, 2007

SOP–QMS 06–02 Quality Aspects Matrices, 2007

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, 2007

SAP Based Project Manager Training, 2007

AutoCAD, Level I and II, Keyano College, 2006–2007

MS Project, Level 1, Keyano College, 2007

SAP–PM and MM Module, Saudi Arabia, 2006

PLC–Simatic WINCC System SIEMENS, 2004

PLC–Simatic ST–PRO1 SIEMENS, 2004

TWIDO PLC Programming and Configuration, 2004

ABB CalMaster Verification, 2004

Hydrogen Plant Installation

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