Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Abdul Hakeem Soomro

Cell: +92-301-*******

Skype ID: soomroengineer26

***************@*******.***

Quarter No G.A.3 R.B.B.Colony jamshoro Colony Jamshoro Sindh.

Objective: Experienced Electric Power Distribution Engineer with strong background and expertise in providing technical support for the development,construction and functionality of engineering systems. Seeking a challenging opportunity as a contributing member in a reputable organization, where I can utilize my academic expertise and professional skills to achieve a bright prospect by being an asset for the organization. I believe that dedication and hardworking is the key to success.

Technical Skills: Testing, Commissioning, Protection of Substation, Maintenance, Supervision, Operation of EHV Substations.

Professional Experience – 1: 7th January 2015 to 30 st july2015

Company Name : 500/ 220/ 132 Kv Grid Station NTDC, WAPDA. (7 months)

Designation: Electrical Engineer ( Protection & Instrumentation )

Responsibilities:

Testing and commissioning of switch yard equipments, Power Transformers, Current Transformers, Potential Transformers, Lightening Arrestors, circuit breakers, isolators, Power cables, Control cables.

Over Current Relay :

Calculation of overcurrent relay settings for Phase faults and Earth fault.

Tests of Power Transformer :

Bushing high Voltage testing, TTR Test, Insulation Test(Meger), Oil insulation testing, C & DF Test

Tests of P.Ts :

Ratio Test with AC-Hipot (500-220-132KV/110V), Wiring Polarity Test, Measuring Wiring Insulation, Measuring Wiring Resistance.

Tests of C.Ts :

Ratio Test with Primary Injection Test Set (1600-1200-1000-600/1 A), checking wiring polarity, checking secondary wiring insulation and resistance, CT insulation, Saturation testing.

Test of High Voltage C.Bs :

Opening/Closing Timming Test, Contact Resistance Test

Protective Relays Testing :

Power Transformer Relay Testing Performed:

Main Differential Relay Testing- Pick up Test, Rough Balance and Connection Point Differential Relay Testing, HV and LV over current relay Testing, Restricted Earth Fault (REF) relay Testing, Over Fluxing (V/F) Relay Testing, Tertiary Winding Over current and Earth fault relay Testing, Over loading relay Testing.

Transmission Line Protection Relaying Testing Performed:

Zone Reach Testing

Grounding System Testing :

Resistance calculation with ammeter and voltmeter, Maximum values of ground connection resistance.

Professional Experience – 2: 1st September 2014 to 31 Decmber 2014

Company Name : HESCO WAPDA. (4 months)

Designation: Site Engineer (Ditribution Lines)

Company Brief Profile:

GEL PAK is a Private organization working with HESCO (WAPDA) as a contractor for the installation of Aerial Bundled Cables (ABC) in place of secondary distribution network (L.T) bare conductors. This project is running in collaboration with Asian Development Bank (ADB) under Energy Loss Reduction (ELR) program.

Key Responsibilities:

Survey and analysis of existing L.T distribution network of HESCO.

Recommend the suitable type of AB Cable depending upon survey reports

Preparation of relevant documentation and reports

Monitoring and evaluation of the AB Cable installation, digital energy meter installation and dismantlement of bare conductors

Professional Experience – 3: 1st January 2007 to 30 Decmber2008

Company Name : HESCO WAPDA. (2 years)

Designation: Electrical Supervisor( Protection & Distribution )

Responsibilities:

As a Distribution Engineer for WAPDA and work in HYDERABAD ELECTRICIT SUPPLY COMPANY

In-charge for erection of Distribution System improvement works. Spun pole erectionand Reconductoring of

HT, LT Lines and HT & LT cable lying.

Operation of Protecting/ Safety Devices Troubleshooting & maintenance of distribution System anf Transmission lines and power transformers.

Planning of new Transmission lines and distribution lines draw maps and work.

Commissioning, erection and testing of distribution transformers, and earthing, illumination and lightening protection tasks

Knowledgeable in all phases of electrical systems, power distribution and the design and operation of high voltage systems.

Exceptional history implementing the principles of electrical maintenance systems, power distribution systems .

Planning the details and sequence of operations

Analysis of the results of the test and Preparation of reports.

Schedules maintenance, installation, and rebuilds for their area of responsibility.

Perform live line switching and sectionalizing for distribution load management and power failures.

Knowledge of general theory and work practices of electrical distribution system design,construction and maintenance.

Knowledge of equipment and materials used for electric distribution system construction,maintenance and repair work.

Substation protection (Relay maintenance, CT maintenance,PT maintenance)

Testing of energy meters (single phase meters, three phase meters)

Finding out discrepancies in energy meters

Installation and maintenance of 11 kV protection switches (OCB and VCB).

Checking of oil in switches and transformers

Safety precautions necessary when working on high voltage electrical lines.

Maintenance of switches, trolleys, isolators, ring main units (RMUs), bus bars,

local transformers and LT panels

Supervision of Electrical works, Installation, testing and commissioning assistance of overhead/underground cables for HT & LT networks.ie

Professional Experience – 4: 22 th October 2002 to 30 Decmber2006

Company Name : HESCO WAPDA. (4 years )

Designation: Foreman ( Protection & Distribution )

Responsibilities:

Working operation Installation maintenance and fault remove of distribution transformers and power transformers Testing & Commissioning of HV/LV Transformers.

Constructs, maintains, and repairs electrical overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems including

stringing wires, setting poles and anchors, and handing transformer, cutouts, crossarms and insulator.

Work is frequently performed with high voltage lines and under unfavorable weather conditions requiring skill and care to protect the employee's life and the lives of others.

Work may also require installation and maintenance of commercial and residential electric service.

Installs and repairs a step down transformer bank, installs pole and pad-mount transformers.

Climbs poles to construct, replace and repair power lines; arresters, lights, transformers, capacitor switches, breakers,cross-arms, t-brackets, and other distribution and transmission equipment.

Installs primary metering and installs 3-phase service and ground wires and cutouts.

Locates trouble in primary and secondary lines replaces fuses and clears trouble in lines and circuits.

Operates heavy motorized equipment used in construction and maintenance of electric overhead and underground systems.

Places and replaces underground conductors. Sets pad-mounted transformers and clears short circuits in Distribution lines,transformers and cables.

Responds to trouble calls and to service interruption reports on the electric system.

Inspects contracted electrical construction work.

Plans work activities to prevent injury and property damage.

Assists in training subordinates in overhead and underground installations and maintenance activities.

Performs switching operation of circuit reclosers, single and gang operated disconnect switches, and sectionalizers, pad mounted switch gears, and subsurface switch gears. Installs and removes from service voltage regulating devices.

Performs work on unleveled surfaces, within manholes (vaults), from aerial devices and climbs poles.

Corrective maintenance of High Tension (11 KV) lines

Corrective maintenance of low Tension (220,440 V) lines

Preventive maintenance of HT & LT lines annually

Substation maintenance (Distribution Transformers,Switchgear )

HT fault removing (phase to phase, phase to ground )

LT fault eliminating ( phase to phase, phase to ground)

Installing & eradicating HT & LT poles (Steel Lattice Poles, PCC Poles)

Checking of oil in switches and transformers

distribution High Voltage lines and Cables (11 KV) repair and maintenance and removing faults adopts new cables

low Voltage lines & cables find faults and removing faults adopt new cabels also repair and maintenance of cables (440V&220V L.V)

Performs functions of Electric System Supervisor in their absence

safety precautions.

Works in accordance with and assists in enforcing safety rules and regulations.

Installed energy meters of single phase &three phases at homes and factories& industries.

Known about electrical things such as MOTORS, TRANSFORMERS, CABELS etc…..

Educational Details:

Bachelors of Engineering- Electrical Power, 2014

Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro

D.A.E in Electrical Engineering, 2006

Government Polytechnic Institute Dadu,Sindh Board of Technical Educatin,Karachi

Secondary School Certificate- Science group, 1997

Government Boys High Secondary school Khair Pur Nathan Shah. B.I.S.E, Hyderabad

Technical Courses/Trainings:

1-Transformer Protection Fundamentals by ABB Protective Relay School

2-Techninal Training ofPower Distribution system T-50 by Reginal Technical Centre HESCO,WAPDA

3-Techninal Training of Power Distribution system T-100 by Reginal Techinical Centre HESCO, WAPDA

4-Safty Training fire and protection of Power Distribution system by Reginal Training Centre HESCO, WAPDA

Internship Experience:

Internee (Electrical ) : Thermal Power Station Jamshoro

Internee (Electrical) : National Transmission and Dispatch Company Limited Jamshoro

Final Year Research/ Thesis:

Power Factor Improvement through the third winding of transformer.

STUDY/PROJECTS:

Design of Tranformer

Reactive Power Compensation

AREAS OF INTEREST:

Power System Protections

Power Transmission

Power Distribution & Utilization

Power Generation(Power Plants)

Process industries

Power Electronics

Power Systems Analysis

Operation & control

High Voltage Engineering

Electrical Machine Design

Industrial Visits:

Siemens Karachi

Wind Power Plant Jhampir

KESC

Pakistan Cables Karachi

Software Skills:

MS Office(MS Word,MsExcel,MS Power Point)

Languages:

English

Urdu

Sindhi

Soft Skills:

Proficient in written and spoken English, Urdu and Sindhi

Time management skills and ability to work under pressure

Good leadership, presentation and communication skills

Team player as well as able to work independently

Extra Curricular Activities:

Reading Books (Science,Historical) & Teaching ( University level students)

Watching Documentries On Science and History and English Movies

Playing Cricket, Badminton, Video Games.

Seminars, Conferences, Exhibitions &Trainings Attended:

Participated in National Engineering Exhibition 2011 in Project Competition 2nd Nov 2011

Technical Seminar on “Strategic Network Planning For Pakistan’s Growing Energy Needs: Issues and Way Forward” in collaboration with SIEMENS Pakistan

2 days 27th Multi-topic International Symposium 2012 (IEEEP Karachi Center)

Participated in 3rd Multi Topic Conference IMTIC 2013 held at MUET, Jamshoro.

Reference:

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