Engineer Engineering

Imran Siddique

Address: House No. ***-A, PCSIR Housing Society (Phase-I), Canal Bank Road, Lahore, Pakistan

Mobile: +92-321-***-**** / 321-***-****, Email: ****************@*******.***

Project & Engineering Manager / Senior Project Engineer / Manager– Electrical / Principal / Lead Electrical Engineer in EPC / Client PMT Firm

Engineering Management / Bid Proposals & Estimation / Engineering Design / Field Engineering / Witness FAT / Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning Activities

Educational Credentials

Master’s Degree in Science - Electrical Engineering Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, USA (1993)

Bachelor’s Degree in Science - Electrical Engineering Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, USA (1990)

Career Snapshot

A Result Oriented and Competent US Qualified Electrical Engineering Professional, with most recent Work Experience as Senior Principal Engineer - Electrical, at DESCON Engineering Services & Technology (Pvt) Ltd., offering over 21 Years of Work Experience, including 10 plus Years of International Experience in KSA in the Middle East, and China.

Key Attributes & Competency

Project & Engineering Management

Proficient in Bid / Tender Documents Analysis, and preparation of Cost Effective and Quality Bid Proposals

Management of Engineering / Bid Proposal Functions in line with RFP / Project Work Scope / Basis of Design / Specifications / Drawings / Client Specific Requirements (including Contract “Terms & Conditions”)

Settlement of Technical Queries / Memorandums, closely coordinating with the concerned, including Inter-Discipline / Vendors / Subcontractors and the Client

Development of Design & Execution Policies (including Project / Quality / Engineering Execution Plans)

Preparation of Engineering / EPC Project Schedule & Milestones, and carrying out Managerial and Project Control Responsibilities (Project Manpower, Procedures, Schedules and Costing )

Preparation of Engineering Budgets / Monthly Progress Reports / PJ Progress Review Meetings w/Client

Technical

Provide Technical Leadership / Supervision in Consultancy / FEED / Basic & Detailed Engineering Design and EPC and other Project related activities (incl. Interfaces and Interdependencies)

Prowess in Operation / Maintenance, Construction / Installation, Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning in Oil & Gas Sector, and Industrial & Power Plants

Proficiency in Power System Analysis, Power System Protection and Distribution System Design including Distribution Systems, as 4.16kV, 13.8kV and 34.5kV

Adept in Engineering Design of Switchgear & MCC (LV & MV upto 34.5kV)

Demonstrated domain Expertise in Review and Analysis of Power System Distribution Design upto 34.5kV

Proven Capability in Cabling System Design & Installation (Cable Sizing, Selection & Installation Methods and Details)

Adroit in Cost Optimization and drive for Cost Effective Solutions

Demonstrated Capability in Basic & Detailed Electrical System Design, including:

oReview and Approval of Vendor Documents for Electrical Equipment & Materials (including Switchgear & MCC up to 34.5kV, Distribution and Power Transformers up to 50/67MVA, AC/DC UPS, EDG, LV & MV Cables)

oReview and Approval of Vendor Documents for Mechanical Packages- Air Separation Unit, IA (Instrument Air) Compressors, Chiller System, Fire Water System, Cooling Towers, Cooling Water Pumps etc., including Motors up to 3700 kW

oExposure to HV (115kV, 132kV) Systems

Employment History / Projects Handled in Brief

Project Client Responsibility /

Position

i.75 KTPA Light Ash Expansion Project ICI Pakistan Lead Engineer - Electrical

at Khewara, Pakistan

Scope of Project / Responsibility: As Lead Engineer – Electrical design, and guide the Extension of the Existing Wet Plant, including the Utilities, as Instrument Air Compressor, FW System, RO Plant, the Extension of the existing HT (11kV) Switchgear & MCC Room, and the new Electrical Substations / MCC Rooms, provided with Power / Distribution Transformers (11/0.415kV)

ii.Rabigh-II Petrochemical SAUDI-ARAMCO / Deputy Lead Engineer –

Project Value: US$ 850 Million Sumitomo Chemicals Electrical Rabigh, KSA

Scope of Project / Responsibility: As Deputy Lead Engineer - Electrical designed and supervised complete EPC of Utilities, including Electrical Substations, and Mechanical Packages, as Air Separation Unit, IA (Instrument Air) Compressor, Chilled Water Refrigeration, Fire Water Pumps, Cooling Tower etc.

iii.Fertil Urea Debottlenecking Project FERTIL, Ruwais Lead Engineer - Electrical

Project Value: US$ 200 Million Ruwais / Abu Dhabi, UAE

Scope of Project / Responsibility: As Lead Engineer - Electrical, steered Expansion of Existing Urea Plant, including New Urea Granulation Plant and11kV Substation, equipped with 11kV and 3.3kV Switchgear & MCC (Make Siemens – Sivacon / Simoprime), and 3.0MVA Distribution Transformers (Make Mitsubishi) with Modifications of Auxiliaries in Existing Substations and associated Electrical and Mechanical Systems, as 11kV Switchgear (Make Fuji) and LV MCC Modifications

iv.Manifa Project SAUDI-ARAMCO, Engineering Manager /

KSA Lead Engineer - Electrical

Scope of Project / Responsibility: As Engineering Manager / Lead Engineer - Electrical, overseen Detailed Project Engineering, including Utilities, Water Injection Plant / Crude Shipping, Water Oil Separation Plant, Common Piperack, and West Manifold

v.Sharourah Power Plant Extension SEC Deputy Project &

Project Value: US$ 120 Million (Saudi Electric Company), Engineering Manager

KSA

Scope of Project / Responsibility: As Deputy Project & Engineering Manager, coordinated and directed Extension of Existing Power Station, with additional installed Power Generation Capacity of 60 MW; Installed, Constructed, and Commissioned 3 New 20 MW Diesel Generators with associated Auxiliaries and Utilities

vi.KARAN Utilities & Cogeneration PJ SAUDI-ARAMCO Lead (Field) Engineer -

KSA Electrical

vii.UCH-II Power Plant Extension UCH Power, Pakistan Dept. Head (DH) /

Technical Advisor

viii.Bhikki Power Plant Halmore, Pakistan Dept. Head (DH) /

Technical Advisor

ix.MODA PS Distribution MODA, KSA Project Manager

x.Shoaiba Power Plant SEC Lead (Field) Engineer –

(Saudi Electric Company), Electrical

KSA

xi.Fauji Jordan Fertilizer Complex FJFC, Pakistan Design Engineer - Elect

xii.Kohat Cement Co. Expansion PJ Kohat Cement Company Assistant Manager –

Pakistan Electrical

Professional Milestones

DESCON Engineering Services & Technology Lahore, Pakistan

Senior Principal Engineer – Electrical (Aug 2015- To Date)

Job Profile:

As Senior Principal Engineer – Electrical, responsible for following key tasks with defined Key Performance Indicators-

Review Contract Requirement / Scope of Work, prepare DCR (Document Control Register), Project Schedule (Engineering & Procurement), and Project Execution Methodology

Lead / Supervise, and provide support to Engineering & Execution Teams, towards Upstream / Basic and Detailed Engineering Design Works, improving Quality, Schedule, and Inter-discipline & Intra-discipline coordination

Prepare, Review, Correct and Approve Upstream / Basic & Detailed Engineering Design Documents and Drawings, comprising of some key Documents, as follows:

-Key One Line Diagrams, System-wise Single Line (Metering & Protection) Diagrams, Electrical Equipment Sizing Calculations, Electrical Equipment & Material Specifications / Data Sheets, Systems Layout Drawings & Details, Schematics / Interconnection Wiring Diagrams

Interface with Stakeholders, and prepare Inquiry Requisitions, Review of Technical Vendor Proposals / Quotations, prepare TBE (Technical Bid Evaluation) Reports, for Electrical Equipment & Materials

CPE (China Petroleum Engineering) Xinjiang Petroleum Investigation and Research Institute (Co. Ltd.),

Leader (Manager) – Electrical EPC (Aug 2014 to May 2015)

Job Profile:

As Leader (Manager) – Bid Proposals & Estimation / Electrical - EPC, assigned as Management Advisor / Consultant, providing Technical & Management Support and Services to Business Development / Marketing Section of CPE for acquiring and winning selected Global / International Bid Proposals for EPC Projects

In addition, assigned as Technical Expert / Trainer, at CPE Electrical Department, providing Support and Services, towards Staff Training & Mentoring and Key Documents’ Audit, Review and Approvals for Oil & Gas and Substation Projects

Review and Analysis of Tender / Bid documents for EPC Projects in Oil & Gas Sector, Substations, Power Plants and Industrial Projects

Manage, Coordinate, prepare Bid Proposals from Concept through to Submittal and Presentation to the Client

Participate in thorough Review, and Analysis of Key / Critical Project Engineering Documents and Drawings, at Department and Interdepartmental Meetings

Conduct Training Sessions (Lectures, Presentations) on Electrical Systems, as “Motor Management / Applications”, “Motor Protection System / Protection Schemes”, “Transformer Applications”, “Transformer Protection Systems / Shcemes “Switchgear & MCC Applications” etc.

PETROFAC Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd., Al Khobar, KSA

Senior / Deputy Lead Engineer– Electrical (Dec 2011 to July 2014)

Job Profile:

As Senior / Deputy Lead Engineer– Electrical, overseen following functions as per the set Key Performance Objectives-

Review Contract Requirements, prepare TDR (Technical Document Register), Project Schedule (Engineering & Procurement), and Scope of Work

Lead and provide support to Project Engineering and Execution Teams, towards Upstream and Detailed Engineering Works

Prepare, Review, Correct, and Approve Design Drawings and Documents, develop Technical Details, and define Deliverables

Interface with Stakeholders and prepare Inquiry Requisions, Review of Techno-Commercial Vendor Proposals, and prepare TBE (Technical Bid Evaluation) Reports for Electrical Equipment & Materials

Review of Mechanical Packages, and Approvals of Vendor Documents, for Packages related Electrical Equipment, and Materials, including Motors up to 3700kW

Review and Approve Vendor Documents for Major Electrical Equipment & Materials, including Electrical Schematic Diagrams and General Arrangement Drawings and Details

Successfully initiated Methods to improve Work Productivity and achieve Project parameters as per Schedule

DESCON Integrated Project (Pvt.) Ltd., Lahore, Pakistan

(Formerly JGC-DESCON Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd.)

Principal Engineer / Department Head – Electrical (Feb 2010- Dec 2011)

Job Profile:

As Principal Engineer / Department Head – Electrical was responsible for following key tasks with defined Key Performance Indicators-

Prepared Cost Effective and Quality Bid Proposals

Coordinated Manpower (MP) Loading Plan, Expansion (hiring) Plan / Recruitment Strategy, Department Business Plan, and Department Budgets

Prepared Department (including QIT) Reports, and Presentations for / to the Company, and Clients

Conducted Department and Project Technical Audits and handled Project Key / Critical Documents

Spearheaded efforts to develop Effective Interface Mechanism among Disciplines and Subcontractors

Instrumental in developing and implementing Effective and Optimum Work Flow Systems, Standardized Engineering Processes, and Procedures

Streamlined Processes and introduced Best Practices resulting in better Efficiency and Control

JGC-DESCON Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd., Lahore, Pakistan

Staff Engineer (Apr 2008- Feb 2010)

Senior Engineer (Oct 2006- Apr 2008)

Job Profile:

As Staff Engineer/ Senior Engineer, supervised and supported the Project Engineering and Execution Teams with defined Key Performance Indices-

Prepared, Reviewed, and Approvd common Engineering Design Deliverables, including Key One Line Diagrams, Electrical Load List, and Hazardous Area Classification Drawings

Established activities to Prepare, Review, and Approve Substation Engineering Design Deliverables, including Metering & Protection Single Line Diagrams, Electrical Equipment- Power and Distribution Transformers, LV and MV Switchgear & MCC, AC & DC UPS, Emergency Diesel Generators, Sizing Calculations, and Substation Equipment Layout

Prepared Engineering Procurement related documents, as Inquiry Requistions for Electrical Equipment and reviewed Vendor Techno-Commercial Proposals

Coordinated Preparation, Review, and Approval of Cabling System Design, including Electrical Cable Schedules, Cable Routing Layouts and Details, as well as Lighting and Earthing System Design, including Systems Design Calculations, Lighting and Earthing Layouts and Details

Prepared Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) Reports, and review of Vendor Documents for Major Electrical Equipment and Materials, including Schematic Diagrams, and General Arrangement Drawings and Details

PMC / Field Engineering - Supervised and provided support at Project Site towards Project Execution Activities – Construction / Installation / Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning

Al-SALEEM Corporation for Trading & Contracting, Riyadh/Jeddah, KSA

Deputy Project & Engineering Manager / Lead Electrical (Feb 2003- Sep 2006)

Job Profile:

As Deputy Project & Engineering Manager / Lead Electrical, handled following functions with Key Performance Parameters-

Reviewed Project Scope of Work, and prepared Project Schedule (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction)

Prepared Project TDR (Technical Document Register), and Engineering Manhours Estimation, and TDR Schedule

Prepared Project Monthly Progress Reports, and presented to the Client during Project Monthly Progress Review Meetings

Reviewed and approved Project Upstream and Detailed Engineering Documents / Deliverables (including Single Line Diagrams, Schematics, Equipment Sizing Calculations, Detailed Layout Drawings, and Bulk Material Take-Off Quantities) and submittals to the Client

Reviewed and approved Vendor Documents- Equipment Schematic Diagrams, General Arrangement Drawings and Details, includng LV & MV Switchgear & MCC, Power and Distribution Transformers

Participated in Major Electrical Equipment FAT for LV & MV Switchgear & MCC, Power Distribution Transformers

PMC - Supervised and provided support at Project Site towards Project Execution Activities – Construction / Installation of Cabling, Switchgear & MCCs, Transformers, associated Auxiliaries and Supporting Systems

Previous Employment History:

Lead (Field) Engineer – Electrical, Alstom Power, Shoaiba / Jeddah, KSA (Feb 2001- Feb 2003)

Design Engineer – Electrical, Innovators Consulting Engineers, Jeddah, KSA (Mar 1999- Feb 2001)

Design Engineer – Electrical, DESCON Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd., Lahore, Pakistan (Nov 1996- Mar 1999)

Assistant Manager – Electrical, Kohat Cement Company Ltd., Kohat, Pakistan (Sep 1994- Oct 1996)

Training & Development

Underwent Training Sessions on Coaching & Mentoring – The Care & Growth Way (Schuitema), Lahore (2009)

Attended Workshop organised by Schneider on Power-Zone 4 LV Metal Enclosed Switchgear, Lahore (2009)

Participated in Leadership Grid – Building Spectacular Partnerships, Lahore (2009)

Undergone Training on Leadership Grid Seminar, Grid International, Inc. in Karachi (2008)

Attended a Training Programm on Effective Time Management, Lahore (2007)

Completed a Japanese Language Course

Attended and completed a Computer Course on MS Project - Planning & Scheduling - Pakistan Engineering Congress

Professional Affiliations

Member - IEEE

Member - Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) & Pakistan Engineering Congress (PEC)

President- Pakistan Students Association, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, USA (1992-93)

Personal Information

Permanent Address: House No. 201A, P.C.S.I.R. Housing Society (Phase-I), Canal Bank Rd., Lahore, Pakistan

Permanent Contacts: Mobile: +92-321-***-**** / 321-***-****, Landline: +92-42-352*-**** (Residence)

Date of Birth: 1st Oct 1966

Language Proficiency: English and Urdu

Computer Literacy: MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), MS Project, AutoCAD, Microstation, ELOAD, SPR (Smart Plant Review) / NAVIS Works, LUXICON (Lux Level Calculations) and ETAP (Electrical Transient Analysis Program)

Nationality: Pakistani, Passport No.: BP 5467222, 9th Nov 2022

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