MUKHTAR AHMAD
Assistant Manager Electrical (Domestic + International
Projects) Renewable Energy Utility Scale Solar PV Switchyards & Substation Projects
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Mob- +91-776*******)
Address: Nagpur, Maharashtra 44001
Summary
Electrical and Renewable energy system engineer with Proven experience in construction of High/ Low voltage electrical System. Besides that, I have a solid background in Civil and Electrical Construction and Commissioning of Solar Power Plant and project management as I am an
approachable Individual and enjoy working with others to achieve project Targets. I am always willing to face new challenges and thrive In Dynamic Environments.
Experience
Electrical Engineer-
Had managed more than 1GW of solar power projects with mixed experience in Renewable Energy, Power & Substation Projects, Commercial Projects, Project management & Co- ordination, Procurement, EPC Negotiation project
management, cost controlling, planning, construction & Site management which includes installation, testing and commissioning of the system.
Currently I am working for Mahindra susten pvt. Ltd.
(10/2014 - Present)
Wherein I take the responsibility of a Construction manager which involves preparation of project charters initiation of kick off meetings, Planning and scheduling, soft cost budgeting of projects, Design review, Statutory compliances, Client relationship maintenance, Vendor management, Project monitoring and control, Technical documentation, cost optimization, RFQ, BOQ, SLD, service and procurement and commissioning & closing of the project and finally Handover takeover process.
Specialties- Solar PV Project Installation &
Commissioning.
Language Skills
English
Hindi
Arabic
Certificates
Six sigma yellow belt certificate
(10/2018 – 12/2019)
Proficient in preparing route cause
analysis, minimize defects, Improve
process and Quality.
Electrical Inspector license (EH&S)
(05/2011 – Present)
Passed electrical supervisor exam from
MP state.
Project Management Training Course
Passed- 9/2020.
From MLUs (Digital learning world).
Achievements
Rise performance (07/2017 – 07/2018)
L5 performance to execute work before
baseline schedule
Training
Trafo care 5th workshop
Transformer workshop trainee to
understand the operation and
maintenance of transformer and case
failure study.
Schneider Electricals
Transformer Trainee to
understand basic functions of
transformers and design.
Huawei Fusion Solar Basic
Training
Has successfully completed the
Huawei fusion solar basic training
certification.
Professional Skills
MS Project
Advanced Excel
Auto Cad
Education
Bachelor of Engineering
Samrat Ashok technological institute Vidisha (M.P) University- Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya Bhopal 07/2007 – 08/2010
Courses- Electrical engineering
Grade- 1st class with 70%
Diploma in Engineering
Govt. polytechnic college balaghat (M.P)
University- Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya Bhopal 07/2004 – 06/2004
Courses- Diploma in electrical engineering
Grade- 1st class with 71%
Solar Power Projects Handled
EPC- Mahindra susten pvt. Ltd
Project- 300 MW AC grid connected solar PV parks Pokhran Rajasthan Client – Soft bank energy pvt. Ltd.
Duration – from 03/2020 to present
Team size- 20
Role- Electrical construction manager
EPC- Mahindra susten pvt. Ltd
Project- 405 MW Sakaka solar power project Saudi Arabia Client – ACWA Power
Duration – from 09/2018 to 02/2020
Team size- 15
Role- Electrical construction manager
EPC- Mahindra susten pvt. Ltd
Project- 145 MW SBG cleantech project pvt. Ltd. Bhadla solar parks Rajasthan Client – Soft bank energy pvt. Ltd.
Duration – from 04/2018 to 08/2018
Team size- 10
Role- Lead engineer
EPC- Mahindra susten pvt. Ltd
Project- 20 MW solar power project Chamrajnagar Karnataka Client – Hero future energy pvt. Ltd
Duration – from 06/2017 to 4/2018
Team size- 25
Role- Overall construction manager
EPC- Mahindra susten pvt. Ltd
Project- 200 MW solar power parks Gani village Kurnool Andhra Pradesh Client – Soft bank energy pvt. Ltd.
Duration – from 10/2016 to 6/2017
Team size- 12
Role- Lead engineer
EPC- Mahindra susten pvt. Ltd
Project- 25 MW first solar power parks village polepally, Telangana Client – First solar pvt. Ltd
Duration – from 09/2015 to 09/2016
Team size- 15
Role- Lead engineer
EPC- Mahindra susten pvt. Ltd
Project- 10 MW solar power plant Trichy, Tamilnadu Client – First solar pvt. Ltd
Duration – from 02/2015 to 08/2015
Team size- 20
Role- Lead engineer
EPC- Mahindra susten pvt. Ltd
Project- 20 MW solar power parks Mahbubnagar & Marikal Telangana Client – First solar pvt. Ltd
Duration – from 10/2014 to 02/2015
Team size- 16
Role- Lead engineer
Professional Experience
Project Management & Site Management-
Excellent leadership skills and ability to build teams, resolve conflict, motivate and develop subordinates.
Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to prioritize and plan effectively.
Ability to plan, organize, monitor and if necessary, take corrective action on projects.
Proven problem-solving abilities, able to identify, assess, evaluate and resolve complex issues.
Able to react quickly and effectively when dealing with challenging situations.
Monitored site execution to reduce deviations in orders at later stage of project and hence to keep the execution cost within budget.
Regularized changes in drawings, PO/WO (purchase order/work order) as per requirement and through proper channel.
To conduct Kick-Off-Meeting with sub-contractors.
Prepared detailed RFQ, BOQ & BOM and start-up activities as per the project schedule.
Project managed through planning, implementation. Construction & site management which includes installation, testing and commissioning of the system.
Coordinating with different vendor for RFQ inquiry, costing & doing negotiation after quote comparison.
Collaborate and provide input in pre-construction meetings with Engineering, Contract Management, Planning and Control and Health Safety Environmental and Quality.
Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and finance management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
Execution of projects meeting the Company contractual obligations and client’s requirements and expectations.
Preparation of cost estimates & rate analysis of all the work packages involved in EPC works of Solar Power plant.
Built project baselines; monitoring and controlled projects with respect to cost, resource deployment, time over- runs and quality compliance to ensure satisfactory execution of projects.
Managed field operations conduct trade Pre-construction meetings, coordinates vendors and permit inspections and maintains sub relationships.
Follow up with vendors for timely delivery of material in line with project schedule.
Evaluate and manage delivery plan with construction site team to ensure contract requirements and project schedules are met.
Managing activities right from the project conceptualization stage to the execution; involving finalization of technical specifications, tendering, procurement, scheduling, progress monitoring, erection, testing & commissioning, site management, manpower planning. Ensuring execution of activities / projects within time & budgetary parameters.
Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones; proactively manage changes in scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
Coordinate with various agencies involved, including Govt., for synchronized working to overall control of project execution program as per customer required timeline Facilitate timely resolution of day to day challenges / Technical and administrative issues faced by the site managers.
Prepared running & final bills, measurement sheets and abstract sheets in collaboration with finance & procurement department.
To Identify and lead execution for a wide range of continues improvement project using best practices and kaizens in lean approaches.
EH&S and Quality Management-
Environment Health safety & Sustainability (EH&S) Reporting and analysis.
Ensure electrical audit should be done on time and checklist should be complete within time frame.
EH&S inspection plan on daily basis and follow PTW and ensure 100% compliance.
100% worked supervised & monitoring according to SOP (Standard operating and procedure).
Focused on supply Quality, field Quality, plant and product Quality also worked on RCA, why analysis & CAPA.
Establishing standard assembly, test and inspection procedures, inspection reports and test reports for all units.
Manage the Non-Conformity process during construction activities, verifying compliance by closure date.
Project scheduling and Tracking, resolving issues by working with management, engineering, quality control, and contractors. Manage closeout of punch list items.
SCAR & vendor evaluation and vendor development for site.
To ensure RFI and checklist practice under the construction should be sign off.
Solar Projects Expertise-
PV system configuration and projects performance analysis.
PV Solar Plant design, drawing modification, equipment Installation and testing & Commissioning.
Supervised installation of modules, fixing of base frames for erection of inverters, HT panels, terminations, glanding of cables and ST joints.
To check foundation for module mounting structures.
Worked on system design configuration, AC SLD & DC SLD.
Ensure String test, Shadow analysis, PV module IR camera testing, EL testing of module, On site thermal inspection of PV plant, IV curve tracing on site, Soiling measurements.
To ensure FO cable laying, termination and splicing on RTU panel.
Construction of AC/DC cable trenches, cable tray design and installation.
To Prepare MV cable schedule as per site condition and select the short path.
Lead the Electrical team for Installation of 132/33kV Switchyard, 33kV Switchgears.
Lead the Electrical team for Installation of Inverter transformers, MV Switchgears, Inverters, MV/LV Cable laying and termination works.
Prepared detailed commissioning and start-up activities as per the project schedule.
Prepared and documented cold commissioning, hot commissioning and energization procedures.
Managed system start-up testing, performance testing, coordination with off taker for grid compliance testing.
Target civil and electrical activity should be start simultaneously at site.
Monitored progress and recordings of all the testing and test results, witnessed final testing and acceptance of equipment and compilation of all documentation and test certificates.
Ensured all relevant As-Built drawings, documents are marked up.
Documentation management for the delivery of plants to the O&M contractor.
Successfully PR acceptance Test & DC Health test.
Managed system start-up testing, SCADA works, performance testing, coordination with TS TRANSCO for energization of transmission line and remote end substation.
Plan the project deliveries based on time, cost and quality for the EPC team.
Responsible for erection, commissioning and revenue generation from the projects.
Performed type & routine test to electrical equipment on site and compare to FAT.
Guided MEPC team & sub-contractors and vendors regarding scope of the project and ensured that activities to be performed under the contract are not missed out and activities beyond the scope of contract are not performed.
Successfully commissioning and handover plant to client within a time frame.
Roles & Responsibilities of ITC work (Electrical, Mechanical & Civil)
Ensuring that site operations are executed smoothly with industrial electrification, installation and testing & commissioning operation.
Review MEP drawings and shop drawings.
Extensive knowledge about MCR building construction work as well as MEP work with all respect to handing over.
Ensure concrete Quality of civil work as per design mix concrete.
Firefighting system for, Switchgear building, main control rooms and buildings.
Construction of main control room building including switchgear room, battery room, UPS room, storeroom, administrative office, toilets.
To carry out technical supervision of ongoing civil & finishing work at all stages.
To ensure electrical HT/ LT equipment installation, power distribution boards, power & control cabling, DG set, Building security system, Building Management system, induction motors, Power PAC,s. Bus Duct, NIFPS system.
To check as per drawing power & control circuit and to be modify if any changes.
Extensive experience of thermal plant area as BTG (boiler turbine and generators ) as well as BOP, AHP, CHP.
To ensure healthy ness to cable and equipment test at site ( as cable Hipot, and VLF test, Transformer test, HT panel test).
Thermal Power Projects Handled
Organization- Kepco Electric Power Service Company Ltd Client -KSK Energy Ventures 4x 135 MW Thermal power plant Duration -From 03/2014 To 10/2014
Responsibility - Junior Engineer (Operation & Maintenance) Organization - Akshar Group of Companies
Client -Adani power Maharashtra ltd 6 X 660 MW Supercritical Thermal Power plant Duration -From 08/2012 To 2/2014
Responsibility - Testing & commissioning Engineer
Organization - Hoffincons Infotech Pvt. Ltd
Client- Abhijeet MADC energy 4x 61 MW Thermal power plant Duration- From 11/2011 To 08/2012
Responsibility - Project Engineer
Organization - Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited
Duration -From 09/2010 To 09/2011
Responsibility- Graduate Engineer Trainee Apprentice