Lead Electrical Engineer

Location:

Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

Posted:

February 28, 2022

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Rahim Jan Bangash

Islamabad Pakistan

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Highly capable Electrical Engineering Professional, with 17 years’ experience in executing major projects of installation, supervision, testing and commissioning of electrical systems, seeking a managerial assignment as……

Senior Electrical Manager

(Construction / Oil & Gas / Govt. Department)

Organized, diligent and skilled electrical engineering professional, with extensive experience in handling and administering major projects of Design review, installation, supervision, testing and commissioning of electrical systems including Medium Voltage, Low voltage, Low current systems, with reputed establishments in United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar& Pakistan; proven expertise in providing a wide variety of electrical installations and control systems and providing operations support and management of electrical power supply to High rise/ Residential and commercial establishments; possess a long track record of ensuring timely completion of a number of electrical projects with highest quality, within budget by effectively organizing, managing and utilizing all the available resources; able to efficiently lead teams to undertake execution and commissioning of large electrical projects of high rise residential and commercial complexes; possess exceptional ability to liaise with electrical regulatory and licensing authorities such as DEWA, etc. proven technical, interpersonal communication and training skill; strong work ethic with ability to work under pressure and take on difficult and complex challenges.

Areas of Expertise

Project Management

Designing

Project Execution & Supervision

Facility Management

Shop Drawing Review

Project Quality Plan

Safety Rules & Regulations

Technical Coordination

Technical Bid Evaluation

Bill of Materials

Variation Orders

Team Leadership &Management

Non-Conformance reports

Startup &Commissioning

Electrical Load Calculation

Professional Synopsis

Working with SMEC International from July 2020 till date as Lead Electromechanical Engineer.

Exceptional ability to oversee all aspects of electrical power distribution system and low current system (Fire Alarm, Structure cabling, Security system, Public address) with in depth knowledge of all the aspects of Electrical building services, both technical & contractual.

Highly skilled in executing the project activities in compliance with HSE regulations, regulatory authorities’ requirements, together with the implementation and application of International Standards and Regulations.

Proven ability to accomplish material requisitions development, bid package preparation, bid evaluation and recommendation, vendor technical packages review and approval.

Proficiency in the application of industry standard software such as ETAP/ Dialux and preparation of detailed drawings for substation, electrical equipment & cable tray layout and preparation of Internal & External lighting layout.

Decisive and result-oriented leader and top performing team player with strong liaison & communication skills with the ability to advise the project management team & client on technical issues and interface with utility agencies; effectively managing team performances through coaching, mentoring, problem solving and interpersonal interventions

Experience Summary

SMEC International Islamabad Pakistan

Lead Electromechanical Engineer. (National Expert to FBR)

: July 2020 - Present

: Dec 2018 – Sep 2019

Key Project:

CAREC-RIBS Project

Central ASIA Regional Economic Cooperation Regional Improving Border Services Torkham, Chamman and Wahga.

Key Responsibilities:

Review basic design drawing from conceptual stage to hand over of site.

Participating in tender evaluation and EPC contract awarding.

Being a primary point of contract for Team Leader, Resident Engineers and senior staff members on MEP related issues.

Reviewing the Tender, IFC and shop drawings related to the LV, MV and Low current (Fire Alarm, Structure cabling, Security system, public address) discipline, and ensuring its compliance with BOQ, design and contract requirement.

Reviewing the Tender, IFC and shop drawings related to the HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Suppression discipline, and ensuring its compliance with BOQ, design and contract requirement.

Providing inputs to the design and development team for design improvements.

Ensure all engineering and design work performed adjusts to quality, cost and schedule requirements.

Prepare/review load lists, power system studies, single line diagram, equipment layouts, area classifications, sizing calculations, schematics, equipment specifications, data sheets, requisitions and technical bid analysis.

Management of all electrical activities for all substation construction and coordination between contractor and his subcontractor for the electrical construction/installation.

Organizing and managing MEP staff on multiple work flows at site

Review and approve the construction program of the electrical and mechanical works submitted by the contractor and coordinate with the civil engineers to comply the requirements.

Review and approve the drawings and engineering calculations submitted by contractor and advise the contractor if any modification required, review and reply project correspondence, coordinating the submittal of documents and drawings, monitoring and tracking of project, auditing report for related works study and reply, study the Invoice forwarded by contractor & its certification, and issue weekly and monthly progress reports and other technical financial reports associated with the works.

Regularly monitoring construction operations to confirm they are being carried out in accordance with Operations strategy, standards, policies, procedures and best practices

Ensuring the materials received at site are in accordance with the quantity & quality requirements stipulated in the contract.

Reviewing the Method Statements, Project Quality Plan, Safety Plan, Schedules and ensure compliance with project objectives.

Ensuring strict compliance of company’s QA policy & safety regulations at site. Perform periodical internal / external QC audits.

Also conduct HSE audits, risk assessment and timely introduction of preventive measures.

Conducting site visits, site meetings and periodical review meetings to understand and ensure work progress as per schedule and resolving any issues which may hamper the progress of the project. Also monitoring Engineer’s and site inspector’s performance and maintenance of quality records as per quality management system.

Conducting site inspections as per intervention points marked in the approved inspection and test plan and issuing site instructions and NCRs if any noticed during the site inspection.

Actively participating in progress, technical and coordination review meetings and bring forward major issues for deliberation.

Checking correctness of installation of conduits, cable tray/ trunking and wiring/cables for lighting, Power, Security, Public Address, Fire Alarm, BMS, and Structure cabling system.

Installation, configuration, integration, testing & maintenance of CCTV & Access control system, barriers & other security systems.

Supervising the Installation of 11 KV MV (Switch gear, Transformers), laying of 11 KV armored MV cables, Bus-ways, Generators, LV Panels (MDB’S, SMDB’S DB’S) etc. to ensure compliance with the relevant drawings and specifications.

Carrying out voltage drop calculation and analysis according to site condition and incorporating corrective measures.

Testing and commissioning of all the electrical installation including MV Switchgear, Transformers, Generators, LV Panel, BUSWAY, SMDB’S, DB’S, Generators, ATS panel, BMS system, Fire alarm, Access control, public address, IPTV, Grounding, Lightning protection, Structure cabling system and Security system.

Omrania & Associated Engineering Consultant, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Senior Electrical Engineer: Oct 2019 – July 2020

: Jul 2012– Mar 2017

Key Projects:

Project: King Abdullah Financial District Project PIF Tower with 4B +G+76 Floors.

Project Cost: $ 1.5 Billion

Key Responsibilities:

Leading a team of 5 employees with the responsibility of executing and supervising the electrical construction activities and reporting to the Project Manager.

Design review of end to end drawings such as lighting, Power, PV Solar system, Low current system, single line drawings and cable tray layouts.

Make coordination with the Architect, Civil and Mechanical Engineers in the preparation of plans.

Reviewing the shop drawings related to the LV, MV, PV Solar system and Low current (Fire Alarm, Structure cabling, Security system, Public address) discipline, and ensuring its compliance with design and contract requirement.

Ensuring the materials received at site are in accordance with the quantity & quality requirements stipulated in the contract.

Regularly monitoring construction operations to confirm they are being carried out in accordance with Operations strategy, standards, policies, procedures and best practices

Reviewing the Method Statements, Project Quality Plan, Safety Plan, Schedules and ensure compliance with project objectives.

Ensuring strict compliance of company’s QA policy & safety regulations at site. Perform periodical internal / external QC audits.

Also conduct HSE audits, risk assessment and timely introduction of preventive measures.

Conducting site inspections as per intervention points marked in the approved inspection and test plan and issuing site instructions and NCRs if any noticed during the site inspection.

Actively participating in progress, technical and coordination and review meetings and bring forward major issues for deliberation.

Scrutinizing contractor’s correspondence on issues such as variation orders, extension of time and claims etc and provide necessary advice to the project manager in respect of these points.

Checking correctness of installation of conduits, cable trays/trunking and wiring/cables for lighting, Power, PV Solar system, Security, Public Address, Fire Alarm, BMS, and structure cabling system.

Installation, configuration, integration, testing & maintenance of CCTV & Access control system, barriers & other security systems.

Supervising the Installation of 13.8 KV MV (Switch gear, Ring main units &Transformers), laying of 13.8 KV armored MV cables, Bus-ways, Generators 2MW, LV Panels (MDB’S, SMDB’S DB’S), PV Solar System etc. to ensure compliance with the relevant drawings and specifications.

Witnessing HI-POT, Megger and continuity Test for 13.8KV MV Cable done by contractor specialist as per approved Inspection Test Plan (ITP).

Supervising the installation of complete Photovoltaics’ (Solar system) as per IEEE and IEC standards to achieve LEEDS requirement.

Controlling schematics, Data Point Schedule, Sequence of Operation System through Building Management system (BMS).

Complete automatic control and monitoring of HVAC and chilled water systems including AHU's, FCU’S, Chiller plants, Motors etc.

Interfacing with lighting control and central battery system.

System shall be capable of monitoring the rate of power consumption and shall take corrective action to avoid high peak demand.

Developing integration applications to communicate with multiple vendor systems by BACNET, LON, M Bus or Mod bus protocols.

Working together with Electrical Subcontractors to install wiring systems for Electrical & Mechanical control systems.

Carrying out voltage drop calculation and analysis according to site condition and incorporating corrective measures.

Testing and commissioning of all the electrical installation including MV Switchgear, Transformers, Ring Main Unit, Generators, LV Panel, BUSWAY, SMDB’S, DB’S, Generators, ATS panel, BMS system, Fire Alarm, Access control, Public address, IPTV, Grounding, Lightning protection, Telephone system and Security system.

Coordinating with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) for connection of building.

AECOM Doha Qatar

Senior Electrical Engineer: Apr 2017–May 2018

Key Projects:

Doha Oasis Project with 9 floor Residential units, a 28 floors 7 Star Hotel Tower (La Cigala), Shopping Mall and a theme park.

A 66KV Primary Substation is to be constructed on the project site.

Total plot area is 72,025 square meters

Project Cost: $ 2.5 Billion

Key Responsibilities:

Leading a team of 7 employees with the responsibility of executing and supervising the electrical construction activities and reporting to the MEP Project Manager.

Reviewing the shop drawings related to the LV, MV and Low current (Fire Alarm, Structure cabling, Security system, Public address) discipline, and ensuring its compliance with design and contract requirement.

Regularly monitoring construction operations to confirm they are being carried out in accordance with Operations strategy, standards, policies, procedures and best practices

Ensuring the materials received at site are in accordance with the quantity & quality requirements stipulated in the contract.

Reviewing the Method Statements, Project Quality Plan, Safety Plan, Schedules and ensure compliance with project objectives.

Ensuring strict compliance of company’s QA policy & safety regulations at site. Perform periodical internal / external QC audits.

Also conduct HSE audits, risk assessment and timely introduction of preventive measures.

Conducting site inspections as per intervention points marked in the approved inspection and test plan and issuing site instructions and NCRs if any noticed during the site inspection.

Actively participating in progress, technical and coordination and review meetings and bring forward major issues for deliberation.

Checking correctness of installation of conduits, cable tray/trunking and wiring/cables for lighting, Power, Security, Public Address, Fire Alarm, BMS, and Structure cabling system.

Installation, configuration, integration, testing & maintenance of CCTV & Access control system, barriers & other security systems.

Supervising project of (66kV/11kV systems) substation including 66KV GIS, control panels, AC/DC panels, circuit breakers, transformers and all auxiliary systems of substation etc.

Fully conversant / referred all relevant international standards and shall have working experience in ISO 9000 systems.

Installation & supervision of 11 KV Chilled water plant, having 6 Centrifugal water-cooled chiller and Soft starter, 6 primary chilled water pumps, 11 Secondary pumps, 6 Condenser pumps and 6 Cooling towers.

Chiller room shall be controlled and monitor by Chiller Plant Manager (CPM) system and to be connected with BMS.

Controlling schematics, Data Point Schedule, Sequence of Operation System through Building Management system (BMS).

Complete automatic control and monitoring of HVAC and chilled water systems including AHU's, FCU’S, Chiller plants, Motors etc.

Interfacing with lighting control and central battery system.

System shall be capable of monitoring the rate of power consumption and shall take corrective action to avoid high peak demand.

Working together with Electrical Subcontractors to install wiring systems for Electrical & Mechanical control systems.

Carrying out voltage drop calculation and analysis according to site condition and incorporating corrective measures.

Testing and commissioning of all the electrical installation including MV Switchgear, Transformers,, Generators, LV Panel, BUSWAY,SMDB’S, DB’S, Generators, ATS panel, BMS system, Fire alarm,Access control, Public address, IPTV, Grounding, Lightning protection, Structure cabling system and Security system.

Coordinating with KAHRAMA for connection of building.

Dar Al Riyadh Engineering Consultant, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Electrical Engineer: Jul 2010–Jul 2012

Key Projects:

Project: King Abdullah Financial District Project with 7 Residential Building 5B +G+24 and 5 Star Hotel.

Project Cost: $ 1.8 BN.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading a team of 4 site inspectors and coordinated with the engineering and construction teams to manage all the technical activities of the project.

Reviewed the shop drawings related to the discipline and ensured its compliance with designs, contract requirement and properly coordinated with other discipline.

Checked the details of Electrical materials pertaining to the discipline and ensured compliance with contract requirement.

Maintained quality, safety & security standards and ensured they are in tune with the guidelines of the company policies and procedures.

Developed and maintained constructive, cordial and cooperative working relationship with internal departments, field crews, clients, contractors and vendors.

Liaised with Senior Electrical Engineer and all other senior officers and effectively coordinated on all concerned issues.

Made sure that site activities are properly monitored and all quality records are established and maintained.

Ensured that all site inspections are carried out as per intervention points marked in the approved Inspection and Test Plan.

Closely monitored the cost and time schedules with an eye on cost optimization and savings on budgeted cost and expedited the project ahead of schedule, so as to achieve maximum client satisfaction.

Complied with the Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) requirements of the project by following procedures, rules & regulations.

Maintained detailed documentation for all projects activities in accordance with the Quality Management System.

Prepared As Built, mark-up drawings and took part in 3-D reviews.

Performed defect investigations to determine the root cause of failures as stipulated by reliability growth program. As appropriate, brought forward recommendations for preventive measures.

Confirmed thet the electrical materials brought at site as per approved material submital and specification.

Effectively coordinated project actvities with other departments, outside agencies, contractors and Client.

Provided technical direction to the site inspectors regarding the electrical operations of the project.

As a part of electrical project team, assisted in developing and implementing policies,standards & procedures for Electrical work preformed by the department.

Successfully conducted the testing and commissioning of all the electrical installation including LV Panel, SMDB’S, DB’S Generators, ATS panel, BMS system, Fire alarm, Access control, Telephone system and CCTV system.

Dar Al Handasah Consultant L.L.C, Dubai, UAE

Electrical Engineer: June 2007–May 2010

Key Projects:

Project: Palm Jumeirah Movenpick Hotel and Oceana Residences with 7 residential buildings each 2B+G+15 stories and Five Star Hotel.

Project Cost: $ 2.3 BN.

Key Responsibilities:

Led a team of 3 site inspectors and coordinated with the engineering and construction teams to manage all the technical activities of the project.

Reviewed the shop drawings related to the discipline and ensured its compliance with designs, contract requirement and properly coordinated with other discipline.

Checked the electrical materials related to his discipline and ensured its compliance with contract requirement.