Contact
Education
Phone
****.*********@*****.***
Islamabad, Pakistan
Address
Abdul Basit, PMP®
E l e c t r i c a l E n g i n e e r
As an electrical engineer with a passion for sustainability, I am constantly seeking to expand my knowledge of best practices for green energy generation, energy conservation, and CO2 reduction. With a strong background in power plant electrical design, installation, commissioning, energy audits, solar system design, and project management. I am equipped with the skills and expertise needed to drive impactful sustainability initiatives.
With a natural ability to adapt and deliver in difficult situations, I excel in challenging environments and thrive on opportunities to learn and grow both personally and professionally. I am excited to explore how we can work together to drive impactful results and create a more sustainable future.
Experience
Led the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of 1MW turbine generator's AVR, ensuring seamless performance validation.
Economized power distribution through implementation of a cost-effective 400kW grid tie inverter solution, resulting in optimized energy allocation and significant cost savings.
Designed and assembled LV switchgears, enhancing motor control efficiency and reliability.
Successfully led installation and functional testing of SIEMENS-SIPROTEC 4 7VU68 high-speed bus transfer device (HSBT) on MV system.
Rapidly troubleshooting of excitation system of 1MW Turbine Generator, minimizing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted power generation.
Initiated and conducted an energy audit, resulting in a monthly reduction of 31Tons of CO2 emissions and savings of 31,000 kWh.
Contributed to the green energy drive by designing 10kW grid tie inverter solar systems for office sites, demonstrating the financial and environmental benefits.
Successfully managed installation and commissioning of electrical systems in a power plant project, adhering to project plans and schedules.
Oversaw installation, configuration, and functional testing of SIEMENS 440/430 VFDs and 200kW INVT VFDs, ensuring optimized performance.
Led and managed UAT of a frequency converter for a special motor, validating system functionality.
Provided technical expertise and valuable suggestions for electrical system design documents and technical specifications of a production facility.
Planned and executed testing and commissioning of centrifugal pumps up to 75kW, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to standards.
Demonstrated expertise in testing and troubleshooting of solenoid valves, meeting tight deadlines.
Conducted testing & qualification of centrifugal pumps for BOP systems, ensuring compliance with performance standards.
Prepared & obtained approval for commissioning, testing, and qualifications reports, coordinating stakeholders for accurate documentation. Sr. Electrical Engineer
2020 - To Date
Power Plant l Islamabad
SZABIST Islamabad, Pakistan
Grade: 3.7 / 4.0
Masters in Project Management
Bachelors of Electrical Engineering
2023
2012
MS Power BI
ASANA
Primavera P6
MS Project
JIRA
MS Office
English
Urdu
IT Skills
Language
Grade: 3.9 / 4.0
NED UET Karachi, Pakistan
Git
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdul-basit-
minhas-pmp%C2%AE-b59ab053/
Developed comprehensive installation, testing & commissioning procedures in adherence to relevant codes and standards, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Operated Balance of Plant (BOP) systems as a shift engineer in the power plant control room, maintaining safe and efficient operations.
Led the planning, installation, testing & commissioning of LV switchgears, LV Motors, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Air Circuit Breakers (ACBs), and MV
(11kV) switchgears from leading manufacturers like ABB, SIEMENS, and Schneider, ensuring seamless integration, functionality, & compliance with codes and standards.
Performed testing & commissioning of 500VDC 2000AH battery banks, ensuring their reliable operation.
Conducted functional testing & configuration of Gutor-500VDC rectifiers ensuring their proper functionality in the system.
Successfully completed testing & commissioning activities for a 1000KVA emergency diesel generator, ensuring its readiness for backup power supply.
Conducted testing & commissioning of electrical components for HVAC and chiller systems, including dampers, pressure & flow transmitters, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), ensuring optimal performance.
Ensured the functionality and reliability of the fire water system through testing & commissioning activities, including Motor Operated Valves (MOVs) and pressure and flow transmitters.
Designed control wiring for Motor Control Centers (MCCs), ensuring efficient and organized electrical connections.
Performed functional testing of Siemens PLC S-300 for a 20RT Chiller, HVAC system, and Sewage Treatment Plant, ensuring proper control & automation.
Conducted functional testing of ABB Distributed Control System (DCS) for power plant operations and pump test rigs, ensuring their effective control and monitoring capabilities.
Verified and configured the ComAp controller of a diesel generator, ensuring its proper functionality and synchronization with the power system. Jr. Electrical Engineer
2014 - 2020
Power Plant l Islamabad
• PMI-USA: Project Management Professional (PMP)®
• Google: Project Management Professional Certificate
• Duke University: Electric Industry Operations and Markets
• Coursera: A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation
• State University New York: Safety in Utility Industry
• University of Buffalo: Solar Energy, Design and Codes
• Alison: ISO 50001:2018 Elements of Energy Management System
• SUSTEMY: Introduction to Energy Auditing
• Udemy: Building Management System (BMS)
• Udemy: EV Charging Station Installation Planning
• Asian Development Bank: Green Investment in Renewable Energy
• Coursera: Data Driven Decision - MS Power BI
• Udemy: Agile Metrics: Elevate Team Agility with Scrum Reporting
• Udemy: Stress and Anger Management
• Udemy: Dialogue in Dilemma -The Power of Communication
• Udemy: Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations
• Udemy: Siemens S7-1200PLC & HMI using TIA portal
• Udemy: IP Addressing and Sub-netting
• Linkedin: SAP ERP Essential Training
• CFI: Accounting Fundamentals
• Udemy: ISO 31000 Risk Management: A Comprehensive Guide MATLAB
IT Skills
Certificates
SIMULINK
Multisim
Trello
E-TAP
AutoCad
Hobbies
Football
Cricket
Book Reading
C/C++