Power Plant Project Management

Quazi Md Ziaul Hoque

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Email: mailto:*********@*****.*************@gmail.com Contact: 469-***-****

Professional summary:

Accomplished Control & Instrumentation Engineer with over 20 years of proven expertise in the power generation industry. Specializing in control system design, instrumentation, and automation, adept at driving projects to success and ensuring optimal performance of complex systems. Possess a track record of leading teams, streamlining processes, and delivering reliable solutions within deadline-driven environments.

Highlights:

- Exceptional ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely completion, utilizing effective prioritization techniques to meet deadlines consistently.

- Proficient in cross-team collaboration working with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success and achieve organizational objectives.

- Strong communication skills with various stakeholders, facilitating effective implementation of projects through clear and concise sharing of information and expectations.

- Over 15 years of experience in Control and Instrumentation within the Thermal Power Plant sector, showcasing a robust background in complex project management and execution.

- More than 5 years of expertise in power plant Operations and Maintenance (O&M), encompassing Generator, Turbine, Boiler, and Balance of Plant (BOP) systems, ensuring operational excellence through strategic planning and execution.

- 15+ years of specialized experience in Combustion Tuning for Boiler and Gas Turbine Control Systems, adept at integrating technical solutions across projects.

- Over 8 years leading both large-scale and small-scale power plant construction projects demonstrating a proven track record of managing diverse teams and resources to achieve project milestones.

- Proficient in high voltage (HV), medium voltage (MV), and low voltage (LV) switchgear and protection systems for power generation and auxiliary applications, with a focus on timely and safe operation.

- Successfully led end-to-end large-scale power projects through construction, commissioning, and testing phases, ensuring quality control and adherence to regulatory standards.

- Experienced in executing small to medium modernization projects within power plants, effectively prioritizing tasks and balancing multiple project demands.

- Skilled in the installation, testing, and commissioning of relay protection systems for generators and transformers, coordinating efforts across teams for optimized implementation.

- Developed specifications, scope of work, and bills of materials for power plant maintenance activities, collaborating with stakeholders to align project goals.

- Prepared comprehensive bid documents, including technical specifications and scope of work, evaluated vendor bids, reviewed vendor drawings, and conducted Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), ensuring transparency and collaboration throughout the procurement process.

- Proficient in performance testing of steam turbine and gas turbine power plants, utilizing analytical skills to enhance project outcomes through data-driven methodologies.

- Experienced in the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Burner Management Systems (BMS), providing technical leadership in complex projects.

- Skilled in maintenance and troubleshooting of power plant process control and instrumentation, with a commitment to maintaining project timelines and quality standards.

Mechanisms, including Digital Electrohydraulic Governors, supporting efficient project execution.

- Hands-on experience with commissioning and startup of boilers, steam turbines, gas turbines, back pressure steam turbines, and generators, ensuring seamless transitions to operational status.

- Expertise in power plant trip analysis and root cause investigation of critical equipment failures, employing analytical techniques to minimize downtime.

- Proven focus on initiative-taking and predictive maintenance strategies for power plants, promoting proactive project management and operational efficiency.

- Exceptional ability to complete time-sensitive projects while managing multitasking work based on priority, ensuring high-quality results under pressure.

- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with quick adaptability to new tools and techniques, excelling in both individual and team environments through effective communication and collaboration.

- Strong understanding of Data Base RDBMS, SQL.

- Solid understanding of networking concepts, including *IPv4 addressing, subnetting, routing, VLANs, and TCP/IP configurations, contributing to clear project specifications and successful troubleshooting efforts.

Work Experience:

Electronic Notary (Remote) 02/ 2021-Present

Notarize, Inc. USA

- Utilized advanced identity verification technologies and knowledge-based authentication to ensure the authenticity and identity of singers during remote sessions.

- Executed notarization of documents in a secure online environment, leveraging robust video conferencing platforms compliant with industry standards (e.g., encryption, secure access) to facilitate real-time interactions with clients.

- Streamlined the document preparation and submission process by implementing efficient digital workflows, utilizing electronic signatures and cloud-based storage solutions for secure document handling and retrieval.

- Maintained strict adherence to state and federal regulations regarding remote notarizations, ensuring all notarization sessions were securely recorded and stored, with regular audits to verify compliance standards.

- Provided technical assistance and guidance to clients on using RON technology and platforms, enhancing their understanding of the process and improving user experience.

- Ensured the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information through robust data security measures, including encryption and secure access protocols built into the RON platform.

Chief Engineer (On-site & Remote) 06/ 2020 – 07/ 2021

Power Development Board, Bangladesh.

Responsible for operations and maintenance of Power Plant equipment, managing technical and non-technical workforce as well as approving designs, ensuring safety, and operational efficiency.

Engineering Manager (On-site & Remote) 02/2016 – 06/2020

Power Development Board, Bangladesh

- Successfully led turnkey project management for the major overhaul of the 210MW Siddhirganj Thermal Power Station as Project Director, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget.

- Managed the comprehensive replacement project of the existing 210MW turbo generator, overseeing design, installation, testing, and commissioning of the new unit while prioritizing critical tasks to maintain project timelines.

- Coordinated Quality Assurance Factory Acceptance Testing for the new turbo generator, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project deadlines.

- Collaborated with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Palo Alto, CA, USA, to enhance operations and maintenance (O&M) skills, preparing the local workforce for the latest advancements in power generation technology.

- Implemented effective priority management strategies for equipment and operational troubleshooting, ensuring plant reliability and availability were consistently maintained.

- Provided technical and maintenance engineering solutions for plant monitoring, instrumentation, controls, and protection systems, effectively addressing issues with minimal downtime.

- Streamlined plant maintenance work orders, prioritizing critical equipment repairs to enhance response time and operational efficiency.

- Liaised with cross-functional departments to ensure equipment reliability, optimizing workflows for efficient power generation.

- Supervised a unionized workforce, overseeing safety protocols, labor relations, and training initiatives in plant maintenance to foster a skilled labor environment.

- Coordinated the activities of contractors and vendors across all plant service areas, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.

- Conducted on-the-job training programs to elevate technical competencies in turbine control systems, plant protection systems, and other critical operational areas.

Accomplishments:

- Enhanced team technical skills through targeted on-the-job training initiatives, significantly boosting overall performance.

- Achieved a marked reduction in operational expenditures (OPEX) and improved generation availability by effectively decreasing downtime and outages through strategic project management.

Senior Engineer (I&C) 09/1998-02/2016

Power Development Board, Bangladesh.

- Oversaw all maintenance activities within the Instrumentation and Control (I&C) department,

managing procurement processes and overseeing various medium to small-scale projects such as

system upgrades, enhancements, replacements, and design modifications for existing installations.

- Led the execution of upgrade projects involving the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning,

and maintenance of outdated plant control systems, transitioning to new microprocessor-based

control systems and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.

- Managed upgrade projects for the Relay Protection System of Power Generating Units, transitioning to

Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED) for improved functionality.

- Supervised upgrade projects for the Generator Static Excitation System, optimizing the existing system

with a modern microprocessor-controlled excitation system.

- Reviewed designs and technical specifications for various control systems including Programmable

Logic Controllers (PLC), Motor Control Centers (MCC), Power Distribution Switchgear, Intelligent

Electronic Devices (IED), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and other control subsystems.

- Led a team in troubleshooting and resolving issues with plant control systems and various analog and

digital devices to ensure smooth operations across different plant areas such as Boiler, Steam Turbine,

Water Treatment, BOP, Gas Turbine, and associated equipment.

- Supervised the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of all I&C aspects within capital

Power Station Construction Projects.

- Demonstrated expertise in programming and tuning plant process control loops, employing advanced

PID algorithms to enhance operational efficiency.

- Experience in both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) fields, focusing on

utility industrial applications.

- Proficient in managing Manufacturing controls & OT Systems including SCADA, PLC, DCS systems, and

Automatic Backup solutions among other Manufacturing Digital Systems.

- Involved in planning, designing, supplying, installing, testing, commissioning, and maintaining Server-

Client networked architecture for plant control and database systems.

- Conducted End-to-End testing, including User Acceptance Testing, Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC),

and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for complex plant control system software and hardware.

- Performed various testing procedures such as Smoke Testing, Functional Testing, Loop Testing, User

Interface Testing, Performance Testing, and Database Testing for control system software in

manufacturing environments.

- Contributed to Quality Assurance programs focusing on software, hardware, and equipment

integration from plant-level to enterprise-level systems.

- Supervised the installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of the Gas Turbine Control

System MARK VI, Distributed Control System (DCS), Combustion Control, DLN1 Burner, and GE Fanuc

PLC integrated within the 2x120 MW GE Frame 9E Gas Turbine Peaking Power Plant project.

Accomplishments:

- Successfully achieved project completion within a strict deadline.

- Improved plant efficiency by 1% and reduced NOx emissions to 25PPM.

- Enhanced power plant safety and reliability by reducing false tripping occurrences of the unit.

Senior Operator 09/1992 – 09/1998

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, UAE

Worked with the EPC contractor Siemens during the initial commissioning and testing of V94.2 Siemens gas turbine, generator, water treatment plant, waste heat recovery boiler, and desalination plant projects. Operational control for the power and desalination facilities was managed using the Distributed Control System (DCS) platforms Siemens Teleperm ME and Elsag Bailey INFI90.

Responsibilities included:

- Supervising the commissioning and testing of the gas turbine, boiler, desalination plant, and their

auxiliary systems.

- Managing and overseeing operations, encompassing startup, shutdown procedures,

troubleshooting, issuing line clearances for maintenance, and ensuring loss prevention for the

following facilities:

- Gas Turbine Power Plant (5 units of 150 MW, SIEMENS V94.2)

- Back Pressure Steam Turbine Power Plant (2 units of 71 MW, ANSALDO)

- Waste Heat Recovery Boiler (HRSG) and Auxiliary Boiler

- Multistage Flashing Desalination Plant and potable water producing Blending Plant

Operations Engineer 02/1988 – 09/1992.

Power Development Board, Bangladesh

Managed and controlled for operations that includes unit startup, shutdown, loading/unloading, troubleshooting, and issuance of line clearances for maintenance, and loss prevention for 2x210 MW steam turbine, generator, high-pressure boiler, and their BOP (Balance of Plant).

Professional Trainings:

- Completed a 2-week training on Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED) for Station Equipment and

Generator Protection Systems conducted by EKRA Research Production Enterprise, Russia.

- Completed a 7-day training on Frequency Control of Power Systems and Dispatch Optimization

conducted by DIgSILENT Pacific Pty Ltd, Australia.

- Attended a 1.5-month training on steam turbine simulation conducted by ABB, Germany.

- Completed a 3-week training on the Public Procurement Reform Project (PPRP II) by CPTU.

- Participated in a 45-day training program on Mark VI, DAVR, DCS systems, and the operations and

maintenance of Gas Power Plants, Generators, Transformers, and Compressors.

- Attended a 1-month training on Gas Turbine Power Plant Operation and Maintenance conducted by

Siemens.

- Participated in a 1-month training on the operation and troubleshooting of Waste Heat Recovery

Boilers, Auxiliary Boilers, and Water Treatment Plants conducted by Waagner Biro.

- Attended a 2-week training on IS6-99B-OIS/PCV 5.1a Operator training conducted by Elsag Bailey.

- Participated in a week-long training on electrical generators facilitated by Ansaldo.

- Completed a 2-month training on Operations and Maintenance of Power Plants conducted by the

Ministry of the Russian Federation.

- Attended a month-long on-the-job training program on the operation, maintenance, and

troubleshooting of the Regulator Microprocessor Control System (KP-500) and plant SCADA (Trace

Mode) facilitated by ZAO Volmag.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET)

Membership and Leadership Experience:

Fellowship: Active Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB).

Chairman: Served two terms (four years) as Honorary Chairman of the Narayanganj Centre and Chemical Division within IEB, leading initiatives and promoting professional development.

Keynote Speaker: Delivered numerous keynote speeches on power projects, sharing expertise and insights at various seminars and conferences.

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