MAHMOOD U. MIR

Address: **** ** ***** ****** ********* FL 33156

Mobile: +1-786-***-**** Email: adv614@r.postjobfree.com

Linked/In/power1 Website: MirEngineeringCorp.com

Nationality: United States

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Uniquely qualified Senior Energy Industry Executive with over 20 years of experience leading and implementing sustainable integrated energy programs and projects, provides managerial solid and technical leadership on the development and execution of financed programs in developing economies for small and medium-sized enterprises related to agriculture, food security, development of renewable generation programs, business enabling environment and, with promising start-up and new business achievements in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Argentina, Brazil, Africa, Canada, Haiti, and the United States.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

AARC Consultancy Baghdad Iraq June 2019- 2019

Team Lead Less than a year.

Corporatization roadmap of The Iraq Ministry Of Electricity Directorates

US Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S Embassy, Haiti May 2016 – September 2018

Senior Energy Infrastructure Advisor

Leading and managing the Haiti Energy Program, including supervising the work of implementing partners, monitoring implementation progress and budgets, and performing site visits; supervising engineering staff overseeing the design and construction of generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure.

Cultivated durable relationships with senior-level officials within the Government of Haiti (GOH).

Advising the Government of Haiti (GoH) on development and power sector reform, including appropriate models for private sector participation, approaches to improving utility management and operations, and development of an enabling legal and regulatory framework and authority.

Review and assist the development and expansion of off-grid solutions, including micro-grids.

Prepare the groundwork to transition the Pilot Project for Sustainable Energy Distribution to a public-private partnership (PPP) to support the sustainability of the Caracol Electric Power Utility; developed a new financial model to support commercial viability and attracted interest from 12 investors preparing bids for the 2017 privatization tender.

Led the organization of two successful events with GoH – The National Energy Dialogue and a seminar on Regulatory Reform.

Collaborate ongoing dialogue between GoH authorities, U.S. Government stakeholders, donors, and partners to reach consensus on and ownership of program objectives and activities.

ECODIT, Kinshasa, DRC August 2014 – January 2015

Senior Energy Advisor to Prime Minister’s Office

Advised the Prime Minister’s Office, and stakeholders from the Ministry of Energy and Water, the Ministry of Portfolio, Société Nationale d’Electricité (SNEL), and the Comité de Gestion de Inga 3 (CGI3) unit on the Inga 3 BC Hydropower Project; power sector legal and regulatory frameworks; reform of SNEL; generation, transmission, and distribution concessions; and electrification via grid extension and mini grids.

Laid foundation for the SNEL loss reduction program, focused on reducing commercial, technical, and non-technical losses following 10 years of losses.

Structured DRC’s 1st public-private partnership transaction, successfully revitalizing a 150 MW hydroelectric power project that had been stalled for 2 years.

Trans-Atlantic Energy Pakistan, Pakistan April 2012 –August 2014

Chief Executive Officer

Led the development, financing, and management of an engineering procurement contract for a 200MW wind farm generating $240M in revenue.

Contributed to the development and refinement of the vision and strategy for Trans-Atlantic Energy projects and participated in overall management and corporate decision making to ensure short-, medium- and long-term profitability.

US Agency for International Development (USAID), Washington, D.C. September 2009 - January 2012

Senior Energy Infrastructure Advisor: Office of Afghanistan & Pakistan Affairs (OAPA)

Provided expert advice on the long-term planning and strategic design of energy and infrastructure programs in Afghanistan ($460M portfolio) and Pakistan ($450M portfolio). Supported approximately 16 energy infrastructure team members in Afghanistan and Pakistan and acted as the liaison between USAID Washington and the Missions. Assisted with Congressional and media briefings on the status and success of energy projects and created briefings for the USAID Administrator for various round tables.

Promoted policy reform with USAID/Pakistani government to eliminate the need for subsidies and mitigate pressures contributing to the country’s energy crisis. Developed partnerships with multilateral and bilateral development agencies, host country governments, and other stakeholders to support energy sector reform.

Recommended appropriate policies, regulations, international standards, competitive bidding processes, investor requirements, and capacity-building activities to facilitate private sector investment in the energy sector.

Assisted with the development of the Sheberghan Gas Field Development Project (SGFDP) by bringing in OPIC and private investors to support the development of the gas fields and construction of the proposed 200 MW independent power producer (IPP) near Sherberghan, Afghanistan.

Worked with power distribution companies to improve governance and management systems and upgrade equipment/maintenance of distribution networks to reduce losses. Helped distribution companies install 1,700 capacitors and implement computerized planning operations and other modern technologies. Led training of 2,000 linemen and other improvements that prevented 100MW of losses.

Assisted with the rehabilitation of five thermal and hydroelectric power plants, adding 900MW to Pakistan’s grid and providing energy to power more than two million households and businesses, equivalent to 20 percent of the country's energy shortfall.

Represented OAPA in the U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue Energy Working Group; in meetings with the Government of Afghanistan, OPIC, USAID/Afghanistan, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, and foreign investors; and in trilateral meetings on water security and CASA-1000 dialogues.

Drove $300M project for increasing power from hydro-power plant and participated in, reviewed, and finalized $120M electrification bridging solution for supply of electricity to Kandahar City.

Globeleq, Houston, TX September 2004 – July 2008

Director, Business Development, Asia

Chief Executive Officer, Globeleq Pakistan

Established offices in Lahore and Karachi and developed, financed, and managed 6 IPP energy projects in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Led business development in emerging markets, developed Greenfield projects, drove construction and operation of power plants, established joint ventures, and acquired existing power plants.

Held full operational and profit and loss accountability for all power projects and plants in Pakistan and Bangladesh; directed general directors and plant managers.

Established relationships with the Fauji Foundation that led to joint evaluation of new Greenfield projects and opportunities in Pakistan. Built solid business relationships with NEPRA, PPIB, WPPO, and Government of Pakistan agencies in the energy sector.

Positioned company for international competitive bidding and construction of four power projects.

Played key role in obtaining financing from international and local banks for two projects.

Resolved six months of stalled contractual and government negotiations to deliver $448M acquisition of AES Haripur and AES Meghnaghat. Helped acquire 360 MW, 450 MW combined cycle power plants and 115 MW dual-fuels, barge-mounted power plant. Managed both plants.

El Paso International, Houston, TX December 1998 – August 2002

International Vice President: Asia Division

Managing Director NEPC Dhaka Bangladesh

Revitalized stalled startup project involving construction, installation, and operation of 115 MW barge-mounted power plants; grew business to 130 employees and $36M in annual revenue.

Negotiated power purchase agreement, implementation agreement, gas supply agreement, operation and maintenance agreement, and engineering procurement contracts.

Focused on quality assurance and met environmental standards by initiating and leading the implementation of ISO 9002 and ISO 1400.

Negotiated and secured $87M in financing through overseas investment corporations.

Reduced O&M cost to $2.5M and insurance from $119M to $95M by reducing amount of operation insured.

Delivered 25% annual ROE to shareholders, increased net profit 15% through fuel savings and spare parts summation and met all corporate revenue goals.

Served on Board of Directors of NEPC Consortium Power (Bangladesh), on Board of Directors, Finance and Technical Committees of Fauji Kabirwala Power Company (Islamabad, Pakistan), and as Executive Director of American Chamber of Commerce.

Wartsila NSD Corporation, Finland January 1996 – December 1998

Project Director Tanzania: Wartsila North America, Inc October 1997 – December 1998

Led operations for a $350M division providing turnkey power plants and comprehensive marine propulsion systems. Created five-year operational plan. Developed power projects in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, and Africa.

General Manager, Karachi, Pakistan January 1996 – October 1997

Established and managed sales, services, and operations of three power generation plants (128 MW to 135 MW). Negotiated and secured project financing; launched Karachi office; and hired, trained, and managed 425+ employees.

Grew business to $35M and generated combined $105M in annual revenue after planning, constructing, commissioning, mobilizing, and launching 110 MW, 10x18 power plant in Tanzania.

Cultivated long-term, productive business relationships with shareholders, utility companies, regulatory authorities, and other organizations and agencies in the energy sector.

MK Rail Corporation, Boise, ID October 1993 – December 1995

General Manager, USA, Mountain Top, PA February 1995 – December 1995

Improved quality and decreased lead-time of high-cost producer. Cut costs by 23% and achieved 100% on-time deliveries through continuous improvement processes. Positioned facility to manufacture iron highway and locomotives and interviewed and hired new management to support new business.

Assistant General Manager, South America, Argentina October 1993 – January 1995

Led an aggressive turnaround strategy that transformed a high-cost military equipment manufacturing facility into a state-of-the-art manufacturer of locomotives and transit cars through low-cost manufacturing methods. Increased productivity by 100%, grew revenue by 70%, and produced on-time deliverables through implementation of total quality management.

Auburn Technology Bombardier Transportation, Auburn, NY August 1989 – October 1993

Operations Manager

Introduced low-cost manufacturing methods, improved productivity by 50%, reduced lead time for major parts from 12 weeks to days, decreased material costs by 30%, introduced first quality-measurement system, and consistently exceeded shipment and delivery goals 20% to 30% through process management strategy.

General Electric (GE), Montreal, Canada May 1985 – August 1989

Manufacturing & Welding Engineering Manager (40 hours/week)

Ingersol Rand, Sherbrooke, Canada October 1982 – May 1985

Manufacturing Operations Manager (40 hours/week)

Voith Hydro, Sao Paulo, Brazil 1976 - 1982

Engineer, Welding Engineering & Manufacturing (40 hours/week)

EDUCATION:

M.B.A., Energy & Sustainability Graduated Oct 2019

University of Cumbria, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science Mechanical & Welding Engineering Graduated May 1974

Swedish Institute of Technology

Professional Diploma in PROJECT MANAGEMENT Pakistan Institute of Management May 2022

Professional Membership Examination, Parts I and II 1983

The Welding Institute, Cambridge, United Kingdom

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/BOARDS:

Incorporated Engineer Engineering Council, London, United Kingdom, July 2016

Registered Engineer Group 1, Welding Engineers Management Committee TWI UK, May 1988

Member, Welding & Joining Society UK, May 1988

Senior Elected Member, The TWI UK, February 1983

TRAININGS/CERTIFICATES/ LICENCES:

Project Management Course, Administrative Control Management, Inc., London, UK, October 2006

Asian Management Program, INSEAD Euro-Asia Center, Hong Kong and Singapore, May 1996

New Manager Development, GE Management Development Institute GE, Crotonville, New York, January 1987

Quality Standard (1.4 CEUs), Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York, March 1983

AWARDS / RECOGNITIONS RECEIVED:

Malcolm Baldrige Award Criteria for Quality Assessment & Quality Planning, Syracuse University, March 1991

PRESENTATIONS/PUBLICATIONS:

Strategy for Improvement (presentation), Prime Minister’s Office, Kinshasa, DRC, January 2015.

Africa is on the Rise (presentation), Prime Minister’s Office, Kinshasa, DRC, December 2014.

Vision to Reality: Sherberghan IPP Project (presentation), USAID Mission, Kabul, Afghanistan, April 2010.

Total Quality Management (presentation), MK Rail Corporation, Buenos Aires, Argentina December 1993.

Languages: Spanish, Portuguese, English, French, Urdu and Bengali.

Security Clearance: Secret granted on 12/24/2008 by USAID based on ANACI by USAID on 12/17/2008 (NOT ACTIVE).

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