Power Project Manager

IRFAN FAROOQ E: ************@*******.***

M: 647-***-****

A: 1380 Rimon st, Mississauga, L5V1T9

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

• A seasoned Electrical professional with over 13 years in installation/Testing and commissioning

of (AC/DC) power networks for telecommunication services(BTS, BSC, MSC and media gateway)

• Expertise in installation/maintenance of UPS, batteries, DC power, fuse panel and circuit-breakers

• Hand on experience in Generators, Fuel Systems/ Monitoring an solar entities

• Conducting site power audits and load requirements

• Knowledge of TIA/EIA and BICSI standards

• Excellent inspection experience of site acceptance protocols (PAT, FAT) and methods of installing

electrical equipment

• Hands on experience with Testing/Troubleshooting and measuring instruments

• Installation of cable ladder and cable Tray

• Expertise in schematic and work packages

• Capable of leading cross-functional teams while effectively influencing team members to create

a positive climate in which they stay motivated to complete required tasks for special initiatives or

major projects

• Self-starter with an ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

• Advanced computer skills in MS office - MS Word, Excel, Power Point and MS Project

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Power Specialist (Site Design & Implementation Department) 2007 – 2014

Telenor Pakistan, (Norwegian multinational telecommunications)

Accomplishments

• Successfully installed IPS (Integrated Power System) for 2500 BTS sites instead of three AC

cabinets (Main Power supply, Auto transfer switch and power distribution box)

• Deployed solar system at 37 off-grid USF sites

• Installed Generator monitoring controlling indigenously and executed on 1100 BTS sites and saved

CAD $ 18 M/year, which reduced CO2 emission.

• Installed FCU (Forced cooling unit) at BTS sits and linked it with the cooling system to manage the

BTS temperature, facilitated an OPEX electricity saving of 400 kwh units per month means 30%

saving of electricity and 76% diesel generator run time reduction, and reduced annual diesel fuel

consumption by approximately 8300 liters per site

Assistant Project Manager 2004 – 2007

ITEL, Islamabad, Pakistan

• Technical support to sales/field teams as well as to customers for proper operation of PIM Master,

Optical Power Meter, Light Source and OTDR.

• Evaluated of electrical (AC/ DC Power System) for WARID and Wi-MAX Telecom project

• Proposed generators & HVAC designs for Core and Access Locations

• Provided technical support to regional team for the resolution of electrical and mechanical issues.

Irfan Farooq M: (647) 534–2989 E: ************@*******.*** Page 2

• Conducted the nationwide load calculation and Power Audits on monthly basis for the AC/ DC Power

System to ensure smooth operations of Network (Core and BTS Sites)

• Performed corrective maintenance in the north region

• Configured the Nationwide Core Sites DC Power Systems audit, which had signification impact on

batteries health and root cause analysis of batteries premature reduction

Telecom Project Engineer 2001 – 2004

Exponent Engineers, Pakistan

• Tested of power infrastructure for telecommunication and submitted evaluation report

• Coordinated with site engineers and performed tests and installations of power systems and

associated devices.

• Conducted site surveys for power audits.

EDUCATION

Engineering Management 2012

Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics

2000

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Workplace Essentials for Engineers 2014

ACCES Employment Mississauga, CA

• Safety & Leadership Training 2014

TWI Technology Engineering, Pakistan

• Management Training 2012

I2C, Pakistan

• Installation of Solar cell 2010

DWP Group, Lahore, Pakistan

• Rectifier Power System Training 2010

Eltek Valere

• Electrostatic Discharge & Electromagnetic Compatibility 2009

MAXTRAIN INTERNATIONAL

• OHSAS 18001:2007 2008

One Tree Hill, Islamabad, Pakistan.

• Installation, Commissioning/Operations of Integrated Power System

2008

Saltec Powerlink, Islamabad, Pakistan.

• Generator Installation, Commissioning and Operational 2007

Denyo, Singapore.

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