Electrical Engineer Power Plants
Resume:
Name: Muhammad Iftikhar
S/O: Muhammad Bashir
e-mail: ******@*****.***
Date of Birth: 15/05/1966
Cell no: +923*********
Electrical Engineer around 30 years of experience working with some of the prestigious companies in Pakistan and abroad (Saudi Arabia) including utility, private and multinationals. Able to analyze complex engineering problems, evaluate and recommend alternatives, and communicate recommendations effectively. Skilled in time management.
• Erection, Operation and Maintenance of power plants, industrial plants, commercial buildings, hospitals. Power distribution and ELV system.
• Design, Commissionig, Operation and Maintenance of MV and LV distribution system including industrial, commercial and hospital buildings.
• Protection relays.
• SCADA system, BMS and EMS using RTUs and PLCs, installation, testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance.
• Review of design drawings, shop drawings and material approvals (electrical, telecom., security, fire control, data system etc.).
• Manage project from beginning to the end, preparing work package, ensuring compliance with code, and preparing specifications.
• Conducted engineering site audits to collect structural, electricl and related site information.
• Perform electrical distribution circuit coordination.
• Prepared construction project proposals that include cost estimates and discuss proposals with stake holders.
• Provided engineering support including training to field operations and supervisors.
• Calculating short circuit currents, transformer size, breaker sizes, cable sizes, voltage drops, feeder schedules, panel schedules, SLDs, power cable layouts, load flow, earthing and lightning protection etc.
• Microcontrollers embedded systems.
• Solar PV power plants design, installation, testing and commissioning, Operation and Maintenance.
• Autocad
• Revit
• Dialux
• ETAP
• Development of HMIs for automation using RTUs and PLCs.
• MS Office (M.S. Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, MS Project, visio.)
• Embedded systems programming
• Solar power system design software like pvsyst, Helioscope, compass, HOMER etc. Professional Skills
Software Skills
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Examination Institution Grade/year
S.Sc Govt. Muslim Model high School A+/1981
Lahore.
F.Sc Government College Lahore. A/1983
B.Sc Engg.(Elect.) University of Engineering and Technology A/1990 Final Thesis
Lahore.
Study and recommendations for 132kV SHADMAN GRID STATION Lahore, Pakistan. Urdu, English. (Well), Arabic(fair)
Six Months Technical Training:
May 1991 – Oct. 1991
WAPDA Engineering Academy Faisalabad:
Power Generation and Instrumentation:
It covered operation and maintenance of steam turbine power plants, gas turbine power plants, combined cycle power plants, hydel power plants. The course comprised of complete theory of operation, safeties, controls, protections and different interlocks along with on job training at Faisalabad Steam power and Gas Power stations including instrumentation.
Got familiarization with all the steam plant main parts
• Boiler
• Economizer
• Air-preheater
• Steam turbines
• Condenser
• Condensate pumps
• Ejectors
• Instrumentation
• L.P and H.P heaters
• Deaerator
• Feed water pumps
• Water treatment
• Cooling towers
Transmission and Grids:
It comprised of detailed theory, and practical
introduction to power system equipment like, P.Ts, C.Ts, different kinds of circuit breakers,
instrumentation, protection relays (over current/earth fault, differential, distance, reverse power, negative phase sequence, restricted earth fault, directional overcurrent etc). The on job training was conducted in one of the biggest grid stations of Pakistan namely Gatti Grid at Faisalabad (500kV/220kV), where
everything was observed and executed personally. All the protection schemes like distance protection,
overcurrent/earth fault, differential, and residual earth fault etc. were studied and observed.
Academic Qualification
Language Skills
Trainings:
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Distribution:
It comprised of surveying, electrification design of 11kV distribution line, study of standard line
assemblies, store procedures, making B.O.Q.
and practically worked on different steps used in line construction.
Design of overhead 11kV distribution system .
1991 – 1992
Six Months Basic Management Training
(WAPDA Academy Tarbela):
It comprised of basic management concepts, finance, accounting, store procedures and physical training. The basic aim was to develop the concept of
punctuality, discipline and managerial skills in the participants.
Engineering economics concepts and case studies
were also a part of the course. Got familiarization with the following general concepts.
• Process design development
• General design considerations
• Cost and asset accounting
• Cost estimation
• Feasibility studies
• Balance sheets
• Profit and loss statement
March 1, 1993 to August 31, 1993
Six months Basic Hydel Generation training
Included different kinds of hydel plants, turbines, parts, equipment and controls. May – 2001
One Week Production Operation Management Training Riyadh (K.S.A.): Different operational concepts in the plant design, store procedures and case studies were discussed.
• Inventory Control.
• Plant design and layout.
• Design features of a properly designed
2004
Numerical protection relays training by GE.
2013
Indoor and outdoor lighting design using DIALUX 4.11. 2019
Solar power system design training for off grid, hybrid and grid tied systems. P a g e 4 8
December 2020 till Now
Working with SBEEC Pvt. Ltd as CESG (Chief Engineer Smart Grids), I’m responsible for economic analysis of the proposed system, stability analysis, design, installation, testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance of solar and microgrid based projects using different state of the art softwares like, 1. Autocad
2. Google Sketch
3. HOMER
4. PV Syst
5. Helioscope
6. ETAP etc.
These projects are based on conventional power sources (captive power generation sources, utility grid) and renewable energy sources, solar PV system, BESS (Battery Energy Storage System), grid tied or in islanding mode. Following renewable solar PV projects in MW scale has been designed, installed, tested and commissioned and are successfully in operation:
Completed Projects Capacity
Lake City Ground 1747.31 kWp
Ejaz Spinning Mills 1481.95 kWp
Ejaz Textile Mills 1011.15 kWp
Lake City Mall 214.00 kWp
Din Res. 96.12 kWp
82-H 72.76 kWp
Pak Filling Station 33.48 kWp
Lake city club 65.80 kWp
Sarwat Anwar Medical Complex 15.40 kWp
Shahid Ikram residence 15.00 kWp
As a trainer presented training to WAPDA engineers concerning “Power System Fundamentals” under the banner of AIT (Asian Institute of technology) and conducted different training programs with ETRC. July 2018 till November 2020
Worked freelancer as a consultant and trainer with different organisations. Joined NDA, a consultant
firm, and supervising a project comprising of
METRO super store and shopping center. I was
responsible for design review of electrical power
and system drawings and installation, testing and
commissioning of MV and LV electrical power
distribution system and ELV system comprising of
fire alarm system, data system, public address
system, access control system, intruder alarm
system, telephone system etc. This project also
include 300kW rooftop mounted solar pv system.
MODA/MSD/OMD (Ministry of Defense, Saudi Arabia)
Aug. 2007 till May 2018
Working in the capacity of electrical design and review engineer, completed out different projects, including substations, hospital buildingsk hospital extensions, auditorium, IT building, different kinds of accommodations, dialysis centers, dental clinics etc. I was responsible for design of MV/LV system and review of shop drawings of the following categories.
• Electrical lighting layout drawings.
• Electrical power layout drawings.
CAREER SUMMARY:
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• Single Line Diagrams(SLDs).
• Panel schedules.
• Feeder schedules.
• External power and lighting layout drawings.
• Grounding layouts.
• Lightning protection layouts.
• Telephone system layout drawings.
• Data system layout drawings.
• Fire protection system layout drawings.
• Public address system layout drawings.
• BMS system
• Networking
• Riser diagrams for telephone, data, public
address and fire protection systems.
• Coordination only with other disciplines like
architecture, mechanical, civil for reviewing
the drawings of their discipline.
2006 - 2007
MTMM (Muhammad Turkey Mott Mcdonald)
Woked as incharge electrical, supervising a project comprising of transmitter station of 1200kW
(MoCI,Saudi Arabia), power plant, power distribution system, BEMS system along with medium voltage and
low voltage distribution. The BEMS system was
Invensys from Schneider.
Went through all the aspects of the project including scrutinizing material submittals, drawing submittals, RFIs, site work as per specifications, inspection, testing and commissionin
GHARIBWAL CEMENT
2005 – 2006
Worked as manager power plant projects at
GharibWal Cement. I was responsible for the 40MW
gas power plant by Wartsila. It already had two Vaasa HFO based engines and two 32SG engines were
going to be added in the initial stage and three dual fired to be added in a later stage. I supervised all the electrical works. The specifications of MV(6.6kV rated voltage) LV switchgears, transformers, cable trsize of electrical power cables and other related electrical designs were carried out by me. Award of contract for manufacturing of switchgear was negotiated and
finalized with Areva T & D and visit was paid to their Indonesia factory for general checkup and witnessing if it is being manufactured as per standards. The bus bar rating was 3500A. All other
items regarding electrical works were negotiated and finalized with different suppliers along with erection work.
A visit was also paid to Wartsila factory at Vaasa Finland to witness the factory acceptance tests for the above mentioned gas engines.
2002 - 2005
Working as project manager with different companies like Syed Bhais and engaged in installation, testing and commissioning activities. I have completed the installtion, testing and commissioning of 2500kvar power factor improvement plant at SABA Power
(132MW Steam Power) successfully under the banner
of Syed Bhais. Everthing was handled independently by me in the project. The training was given to the related power plant engineers as well.
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Had been teaching to B.Tech.(hnr) and B.Tech
classes as a visiting lecturer. I was giving lectures on the following subjects, Electrical Engineering
Technology and Engineering management.
I also undertook the project of installtion, testing and commissioning of earth fault protection of outgoing feeders using core balance C.Ts with highly sensitive earth fault relays from G.E. This project was executed at Gharib Wal Cement company’s Power Station
within restricted time due to shutdown.
Worked on design of 5400kVAR power factor
improvement plant for AES Lal Pir, 864MW steam
power plant. Working in parallel on 500kV grid station, for addition of new line bays at Lahore and Rewat grid stations for transmission of power of Ghazi Barotha power station.
Worked as project manager for Solutions, for the
renovation of Nestle(AVA) mineral water plant at
Islamabad, Pakistan.
Worked as project manager at Shahpur Textile and
responsible for installation, testing and
commissioning of diesel generating power plant
based on (2x1250)MW expandable to four sets.
1998 – 2002
Al-Watania Poultry K.S.A.
I was responsible for operation, maintenance and
expansion work of four power stations based on Deutz engines (2.88MW x 4 x 3) and (5.92 x 4 x 1). All the instrumentation and calibration was also in my scope of work.
It also comprised of huge distribution system with ring main scheme more than one hundred ring main units. These ring main units and power stations were being controlled by SCADA by Siemens. The operation and
maintenance of which was also under my supervision. The SCADA was based on Simatic S-5 and software
was COROS. All the SCADA application techniques
were applicable here as well.
The system also had a huge number of standby diesel gensets like, Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit,
F.G.Wilson, Fiat etc.The operation and maintenance of which was also with me.
I was also responsible for the interconnection of power stations at 33kV. New H.T. substation was completed under my suervision. The generation voltage was
13.8kV which was stepped up for interconnection
purposes. The distance between stations was 30km.
The new switchgear from Siemens was installed
which was of SF6 type. I also took part actively in setting and coordination of relays
1995 – 1998
Ellahi Electric Company Pakistan.
I joined Ellahi Electric Company as deputy manager. I was responsible for erection of NIIGATA based
(2.3MW x 2) H.F.O. based power house. Following major activities were carried out under my supervision. P a g e 7 8
• Building electrification.
• Checking equipment as per packing list.
• Foundations of engines, generators and
different storage tanks.
• Trenches and insertion of plates for supporting
cable trays and pipes.
• Placing of equipment on respective
foundations and leveling.
• Installation of cable tray supports and cable
trays.
• Installation of level switches, temperature
switches, pneumatic valves and control
devices.
• HFO and lube oil purifiers, viscosity controllers installation, their control and power
connections.
• Installation of 11kV panels.
• Installation of generator control panels.
• Installation of L.V. panels.
• Cable laying as per cable schedule.
• Control cable termination and power Cable
termination using heat shrinkable Raychem
kits.
• Instrumentation.
• Heat tracing.
• Installation of fire tube boiler.
• Testing and commissioning.
• Earthing of power station and building.
• Lightning protection equipment installation.
• Designing and installation of 11kV
sdistribution line.
• Instrumentation installation, testing and
commissioining.
The testing and commissioning activities were carried out under the joint supervision of myself and an
expatriate Japanese engineer. The plant was
commissioned successfully without any flaw.
Later on I was responsible for operation and
maintenance of the pant. I was also responsible for training of the newly inducted staff through lectures and on job training. Surplus electricity was
distributed/sold out to nearby plants around 6kms at 11kV.
1992 – 1995
Tarbela power Station:
I was posted at Tarbela Hydel Power Station (175MW x 10 + 432MW x 4) with total generating capacity of 3478MW as junior engineer. I was assigned the
charge of external works where all the external
structures and power distribution control’s operation and maintenance was with me. It included
electrohydraulic operating mechanisms of inlet and outlet gates of tunnels, spillway gates, 11kV and 400V distribution system, standby CAT gensets, security lights operated by constant current transformers,
gantry cranes etc.
I was selected to be attached with ABB Network
(Sweden) to take part in the installation of inplant SCADA system at Tarbela Power Station, contract EM 36, Tarbela Inplant SCADA system.
I took part from the very beginning of the project till end in every activity done on site. Following are major activities. All the 500kV switchyard signals from
protection relays, switchgear, power transformers and other switchyard equipment was taken into the
SCADA.
• Adaptation work done on site.
• Installaltion of RTUs.
• Installation of Front End Computers.
• Installation of main computers.
• All the process signals from power house
and switchyard including their control and
synchronizing were included.
• Installation of workstations.
• Cable laying and termination.
• Instrumentation.
• Testing and commissioning
As a WAPDA engineer I took part in the erection of RTUs, Computers, transducers, video display units, UPS system etc, under the guidance of an expatriate engineer. More than 2000 input, output, analog signals were incorporated. .Also took part on software side and got familiar with different techniques to interface the hardwired signals in software and different processing techniques in software.
I have working knowledge of system adaptation to
process and system tests on software and hardware
side. I have working knowledge of VAX/VMS operating system,
understanding of SCADA functions and SCADA
design. I have knowledge of maintenance and
operation of S.P.I.D.E.R. SCADA system. All the
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Ethernet CSMA/CD.
Later on I was in charge of the operation and
maintenance of the system.
1990 – 1991
Rupali Polyester Ltd.
Joined this polyester plant as a trainee engineer. I got familiar with different codes and standards. I got familiar in power station control, MV, LV distribution system, motor control centers, speed control of motors through inverters and instrumentation.
Muhammad Iftikhar.
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