RAKESH PATHAK
OMAN LNG LLC (Toco), Sur - Oman
: ***********@*****.***, *********@*****.***
: +968-******** (Oman), +91-998******* (India) +968-********, rakeshpathak72
OBJECTIVE
To head a leading organization & enhance the company growth
PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (10 July 1990 – 10 Sept 1994)
B.Sc. Engineering - Electrical (Graduate Electrical Engineer) passed out in 1994 with 9.00 CPI (CGPA)
(1st – division, equivalent to 79% Honours) from Aligarh Muslim University, India
SOFTWARE SKILLS
SAP (Hana) ERP - MM & PM Modules (20 years), Oracle ERP System (5+ years), Windows-10 & MS Office, ASSAI Software (eDMS, Integrated Doc. Management), Navisworks 3D viewer, Proman Software
STRENGTHS
Worked as Section In-Charge (Electrical), headed staff of 32 members employed team.
Having Zone wise “Project” + Maint. rich experience with Flammable/Explosive & Hazardous gaseous, acidic atmospheres like NG, LNG, Naphtha (a flammable hydrocarbon mixture liquid), H2 Gas & Synthesis Gas (75% H2 + 25% N2), Acetylene (C2H2), Ammonia (NH3), VC Monomer (C2H3Cl) & Polymer, Chlorine (Cl2), HCL, H2SO4, Caustic Soda (NaOH), Bleaching Powder (Ca(ClO)2), Sod. Hypochlorite (NaOCl) etc. and Power, Urea, Calcium Carbide, Cement & Sugar plants experience with Zero (0) EHSS incident.
Effective Planning / Time Management and Strong Organizational Skills, Analytical Approach, Breakdown (EFAR, Why-Why) / Root Cause (RCA, Fish Bone) Analysis, Team Building by manpower Control (Training & Development, Motivation, Counseling, Job Enrichment, Rotation, Delegation etc.) & strengthen the System, Honesty, Hardworking & comply the requirements within the schedule, meeting targets.
PRESENT DESIGNATION
Presently working as “Senior Electrical Engineer” (Projects & Maint. Expert) at Oman LNG LLC
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
29.5+ Years (diversified), Projects & Maintenance in Hazardous Gas Plants
SPECIALIZATION
Projects & Maintenance: GIS/HV/MV Switchgears (up to 230KV), Alternators (240MW), Transformers (93MVA/230KV), all Motors (18MW/8.2KV, 6.3MW/13.6KV), Cables (230KV), VFD (18MW/8.2KV) etc.
JOB SUMMARY
Organization & Location
Period
Position
Role / Remarks
OMAN LNG LLC (Toco), Sur, Oman
12th Apr 2021 to Present (4.75….Y)
Senior Elec. Engineer
Project Electrical Expert for New Power Plant (Utility)* & OJT
Shriram Fertilisers & Chemicals, a unit of DCM Shriram Ltd., Kota, India
01st Aug 2018
to
19th Dec 2020 (2.4 Y)
Senior Manager + In-charge
Fertilizer-Electrical Section In-charge, responsible for all type of Electrical jobs
Saudi Arabian Fertilizer Company (SAFCO), a SABIC affiliate, Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia
15th July 2012
to
14th July 2018 (6 Y)
Electrical Engineer Direct Hire
Worked as Quality Engineer –Power for SF2, 3, 4 & 5, IBB, IBR Ammonia, Urea & Utility plants
Holtec Global Solutions FZE, Sharjah placed at Najran Cement Company, Najran, Saudi Arabia
04th July 2011
to
27th May 2012 (1 Y)
Senior Electrical Engineer
Worked as Section In-charge Electrical, responsible for all type of Electrical jobs *
Shriram Fertilisers & Chemicals, a unit of DCM Shriram Consolidated Ltd., Kota, India
31st July 1995
to
22nd June 2011 (16 Y)
Joint Chief Engineer
Worked in Electrical department for Fertilizer, Power Plant, Cement, PVC & Carbide plants *
Precision Electronics Ltd., Delhi, India
1st Feb 1995 to
24th July 1995 (6 M)
GET
Purchase - Strategic Planning section, an Electronics Company
* Successfully completed “Three (3)” Mega Plant Projects & many Minor Projects, T/As, S/Ds.
- For experience details, please refer attached Annexure
MEMBERSHIPS
(1) Member (Engineer) of “Saudi Council of Engineers” Saudi Arabia, Since 04 Feb 2014.
(2) Chartered Engineer & Member of “The Institution of Engineers” India, since 12 June 2008.
(3) Certified Energy Manager from “FICCI”, India with 1st Rank, since 16 may 2002.
(4) Graduate Member of All India Management Association (AIMA) since 1 Apr 1997.
ACHIEVEMENTS / REWARDS
Oman LNG: Received Cash, Email & Verbal appreciations multiple times, which is also helping in Contract extension.
SAFCO: Company has rewarded me number of times in terms of “Appreciation Certificates” & cash incentive for my outstanding performance in Turnaround & SMP jobs. Got Special Increment in Basic Salary for my extra ordinary performance.
DSCL: Rewarded me many times in terms of “Appreciation Letter” & cash incentive for my outstanding performance in various Projects.
TRAININGS & DEVELOPMENT
1.“Advanced Protection System & Relay” training by Omicron Academy thru awest at OLNG (5 Days, Dec 2024)
2.“SAI-France” Engine Ventilation System training, Oman (3 days, Jan 2022)
3.“Managerial Effectiveness Workshop” at SP Jain Inst. of Management & Research, Delhi (6 days, July 2020)
4.ABB RTU 230KV M2444-2 & Relays training at SAFCO-KSA (5 days, Jan 2017)
5.ABB 230KV GIS type ELK14 / 300 training at SAFCO-KSA (5 days, Dec 2016)
6.Hyundai Power Transformer 93 MVA 230/115KV training at SAFCO-KSA (5 days, Dec 2016)
7.230KV Transformer Online DGA Monitor (Hydrocal 1008) training at SAFCO-KSA (1 day, 2016)
8.Limitorque “MX” & Rotork (Flowserve) “IQ1 & IQ2”Actuators & EHSS training at SAFCO-KSA (2013-14)
9.Training on Vapour Absorption Machine at Thermax, New Delhi, (1 day, Sept 2005)
10.Completed ISO 9001:2000 (Feb 2002), OHSAS 18001 : 1999 (5 days, Nov 2002) Internal Auditor trainings
11.“Recent Advances in Power Electronics & Its Applications" training at MREC, Jaipur (12 days, June 2000).
12.SAP training for PP & PM modules of SAP R/4 & various in house technical trainings (25 days, 2000).
13.“Variable Speed AC Drives” training at RTC, Nimbahera (3 days, Feb 1999)
14.“Electrical Energy Conservation & Management” training at RTC, (JK Cement), MP (3 days, Aug 1998)
15.“Total Quality Management” training by Phillip Crosby’s model of “Quality Educa. System” (1998)
16.“Variable Speed DC Drives (Tyrak 8A)” training at ABB, Bangalore, (3 days, Mar 1997)
17.Vocational training on “AC & DC Machines” up to 500MW H2 cooled Alternator at BHEL, Haridwar (25 days, 1993)
18.“NCC Camp SD-18” Participation Certificate, (11 days, Nov 1985)
SCHOLARSHIPS
(1)U. P. Govt. Student Welfare Scholarship
(2)Studentship from AMU (for continuous 4 years.)
PERSONAL PROFILE
Birth Year / Nationality / Address : 1970 / Indian / Kota (Rajasthan), India
Family Details : Married, Wife is M.Sc. (Zoology) + B. Ed.
Teaching, having 12+ years teaching experience including 2 years at
International Indian School (IISJ)-CBSE, KSA as permanent teacher.
Son (1) - 25 yrs old, B.E. (Civ.) BITS Pilani. Doing MS-ME (final) Minso. USA
Daughter (1) - 21 yrs old, pursuing B. Tech (CSE) – 4th year Banast. University
Passport : Ready & valid up to Dec 2028
Degree Attestation : BE Degree attested by Saudi Embassy & apostille for Oman
Covid’19 Vaccination : Full Vaccinated by 3 Pfizer vaccine doses
Present Compensation (CTC) : USD 50K PA (Tax free)
Place : Sur, Oman
Date : Jan 2026 (Rakesh Pathak)
ANNEXURE
EXPERIENCE DETAILS :
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT (6th) : From 12th Apr 2021 to present (4.75 Years)
Working as “Senior Electrical Engineer” (Project + Maint. Expert) in Oman LNG LLC, Oman
Oman Liquefied Natural Gas LLC (Oman LNG) is a Joint Venture SHELL company, having head office in Muscat, produces and sells Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and its by-product Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs). OLNG operate 3 liquefaction trains at Sur site with the capacity of 10.4 MTPA (34 Million meters3/day), each trains can produce >3 MTPA. It’s feed gas is transported from the Central Oman Gas Field Complex thru 360 km, 48” pipeline.
At OLNG : CO2, Water and Natural Gas liquids are separated out & Methane is liquefied into LNG at -162 C. Liquid Gas transportation is done on specially insulated carriers that can carry cargoes of over 200,000 cubic meters of LNG by sea. Oman LNG has a membership in Oman Society for Petroleum Services (OPAL), having potential customers named as -
Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), Osaka Gas – Japan, BP Singapore
Arabian Industries Toco LLC (1965) is well-established Oil & Gas service provider in the Sultanate of Oman.
Placed in Plant’s Utility Electrical QMP department (Qalhat Major Project) as “Project Electrical Expert”, responsible for New 240MW Capacity GEG “Green Field” Power Project approved by Management FID (Final Investment Decision), having below details:
Engineering Consultant – WorleyParsons Engg., Project Management Consultant (PMC) – KBR UK,
EPC Contr.- Zawawi Powertech Engg., Load Flow & Relay Co-ordination by MOTT Mac Donald UK
For Erection & Commissioning of new Gas Engine Generators of 20MW x 12Nos=240MW (~ 51% efficiency) + 12Nos 33KV GTs. ABB-Germany Generators (AMG1600WW) of capacity 12x20MW, 11KV, 500rpm are driven by MAN-Germany 18 cylinder engines, coupled with 12x25MVA, 11/33KV new GTs (Power Generator Transformers). Along with Siemens AG-Germany make new 33KV Double Bus GIS (8DB10) with Relays 7SJ64 (feeder), 7SD61 (diff.) & ABB REF615, Voltamp make PCC, Eaton Xenergy make MCC, 12nos Kushe-Germany make GCP with Siprotec Gen. Prot. Relays 7UM62, ABB make LSS (AC450 Controller), Statron AG-Germany make UPS with Saft Nife Battery, Power integration between Brush Prismic PMS & MAN PMS, SCADA systems etc.
New Power Project Budget (Approved) ~ US$ 170 Million (Actual > US$ 250 Million)
Challenges: Ensuring the “compliance” of applicable SHELL DEPs (& IEC standards) by ensuring the proper quality checks on PMC & EPC.
Achievements-Commissioning of New 240MW Power Project (Successfully Completed)
Operating 10 Alternators in parallel & feeding all 3 Trains at full load (~138MW)
On-Line Seamless “Power Transition” done from BP PMS (GTGs) à MAN PMS (GEGs) with all 3 trains in operation, without any single & minor interruption / disturbance
“Synchronized” all 12 nos Alternators (randomly) with OLNG Grid and all Generators have been load tested up to 100% (19.4MW). Operating on ECOMAP - high efficiency.
Energized 33KV New GIS both buses of 25 Feeders, thru 36KV, 1Cx630mm2 cables,
All Alternators were load tested at 100% load thru 20MW Crestchic-UK L-R Load Bank,
Energized all 25MVA new GTs thru 36KV, 1Cx630mm2 cables, done after all necessary Secondary Protection tests (like CT, PT, Stability, Feeder & GCP Relays, Rotor E/F etc.) & Primary Protection tests (like AVR seamless redundancy, Cable Hi-pot, O/C, Υ/Δ E/Fs, Excitation, In/out zone differential, Over/Under Voltage, Over/Under Frequency, Over Current, Reverse Power 32R, Parallel operation etc.)
Energized LV Aux. Switchgears & Transformers (6 nos) thru 36KV, 1Cx630mm2 cables,
Commissioned Engine Ventilation System with 12*8 Fans & their 12 Panels,
Commissioned Engine Cooling System with 12*21 Radiator Fans & their Panels
Commissioned Engines Auxiliaries like Pumps, EOT Cranes, Compressor Hs, Utilities etc.
Commissioned dedicated Workshop for MAN with 6 Distribution Centers & Cranes
Commissioned Normal, Emergency, Access & Escape lightings
Achieved 6 Million Safe Man Hours without LTI.
Was highly engaged in reviewing Electrical ITRs (Inspection Test Record having 23 types of “A” Electrical Construction Checklist ITRs, 25 types of “B” pre-commissioning ITRs & 11 types of “C” Commissioning ITRs). Dedicatedly involved in RFI (Insp. request), CCC/RFPC (Construction, ready for Pre-Comm.), MCC/RFC (Mechanical, Ready for Comm.) & SCC/RFSU (Substantial Completion, Ready for Start-up) etc.
Started & loaded for PTC (Performance Test Acceptance Certificate), then FHC (Final Handover Cert.)
Well conversant with TQ (Technical Query), DCN (Design Change Note), CRS (Comment Resolution Sheet), AFC (Approved for Construction), IFU / IFI / IFR (Issued for Use / Info. / Review), LPI (Loss Prevention Inspection), PSSC (Pre-startup Safety Checklist), CAR (Corrective Action Request), PEFS (Process Engg. Flow Scheme),
Closely monitored & raised quality concerns (NCR, Punches) for non-compliances of categories "A" (hold for System Construction / Mechanical / Substantial Completion), "B" (not stop point for safe commissioning but to be cleared prior to hydrocarbon introduction) & "C" category Punch (minor items related to a contractual acceptance of the equipment and milestone). Reviewed NCR close out report.
Witnessed SAT for Alternator, LSS & Grid Connections, Power Transformers, Switchgears with Relays, HV & LV Cables, DBs etc. and compared the test results with FAT reports.
Was engaged in major hook-up of New Green Field Power System with existing Brown Field Power System (Grid) along with LNG Gas Lines including High Calorific Gas Heater system.
Special care for Safety Critical Equipment (SCE).
Reshuffled 2 nos. existing 44.5MW GTG (dual fuel) 33KV power lines from 33KV SS-1 to SS-13.
Demob. of existing single fuel 4 GTGs (2x44.5MW + 2x52MW) GTGs, based on GEG performance & Management decision.
Reviewed RSPLs (Recommended Spare Parts list) & SPIR list for new project, corrected it.
Created Equipment Failure modes new list to modify in the existing ERP schedule.
Train-1 S/D-Sept 2024 (10 days) : Was engaged in many important activities including MR VSDS-GE (for 18MW Induction Motor), PR VSDS-Siemens (for 7.5MW Synchronous Motor) & Turbo Expander VSCF-GE, ACB (Terasaki) retrofitting and many PM jobs.
“Brown Field” Electrical System (Existing Plant Maintenance) includes:
6 nos GTG Power Plant (Gas Turbine Generators with installed capacity of 4*44.5MW + 2*52MW = 282MW having nearly 29% operating efficiency, while turbine release capacity 2*21MW+2*24MW+2*28MW = 146MW) + 1.5MW*2Nos EDGs, Auxiliaries of 33KV, 11KV, 6.6KV, 3.3KV Switchgears & Motors, Gas equipments etc.
Maintaining 11KV Motors, 33KV Siemens & ABB GIS, Holec make HV vacuum Switchgears, 33/11KV 58MVA - 6nos Pauwels Trafo.-Indonesian & Belgium make Transformers, Siemens & Elron Chromalox-England make Thyristor control VSDs (2x210KW), VSCF (variable speed constant frequency) Turbo Expander drives (3x2x1MW Generators), 33KV & 11KV feeder protections by Siemens Siprotec 7UT612 (differential, REF, Thermal O/L, O/C, E/F etc.) Relays, 11KV motors protections by Siemens Siprotec 7UT612 (differential 87, Phase unbalance 46, thermal O/L 49, inst. O/C 50, Inst. E/F 50N etc.) Relays, 6.6KV Motors by Siemens Siprotec 7SJ6101 (Thermal O/L, O/C, E/F etc.), Transformers HV protections by Micom P630 (Differential) & Micom MCAG14 (Restricted E/F) Micom P121 (O/C & E/F), Transformers LV protections by Micom P120 (Neutral CT for E/F), Gutor make UPS & ALCAD double cell battery banks – 184x4 nos etc.
Omani Team Training & Development : Developing Tasks, sharing & explaining all related information’s to Omani Electrical colleagues, like OJT (On Job Trainer) also.
Done many changes & updated training contents by addition & modification of existing Tasks (CL1 to new CL5).
Developed new questions based on actual Tasks & Activities for different competency level (CL1 to CL4). Performing Onsite Assessment for respective Competency assurance including Technicians Troubleshooting Skills.
Creating new Training Plans for “Omani” Staff development, which includes OEM & Expert courses. Including Vendor communication & arranging offers with technical evaluation etc.
Expert in creating eLearning Online Electrical courses thru “MOODLE” platform. Newly developed & created 29 different Electrical eLearning courses for CL-1.
Involved in E-House GE-France make 18MW VSDS repairing / IGBT stack replacement for MR Motor with GE Vendor.
Working with Oracle ERP system for PM Work Orders (P1-Emergecny, P2-Critical, P3-Scheduled PM, P4-Corrective & P5-Shutdown), Drawings & Documents etc.
Was engaged in Train-1 Emg. Shutdown (25 days) in Aug 2021: Carried out Ex. proof equipments PM along with 8.3MW Synchronous motor for MR Compressor.
Was engaged in Train-3 Emg. Shutdown (10 days) in Sept 2021. Carried out 1.0MW, 3.1KV - 2 Nos Ex. proof Turbo Expander Generators feeding to 6.6KV bus thru VSCF (GD4000, GE Make Variable Speed Constant Frequency) system PM including their Step-up & Step-dn Transformers, NGRs. PM of 6.6KV Ex proof Motors & Vac. Contactors. Partially involved in overhauling of MR Compressor 18 MW, 8.2KV, 3600RPM, VSDS Controlled Ex. Proof, (highest rating Motor & VFD) GE-France make Induction motor. Testing of GTG Spark plugs at 12KV.
Authorized PTW Holder (Permit to Work)32 & good knowledge of TMC/2 (Planning). In one year, prepared >825 Work Orders & created >600 PTWs
Expert in Oracle ERP & PTW eVision-Ver8 Systems along with awareness of Primavera P6 Scheduling
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT (5th) : From 1st Aug 2018 to 19th Dec 2020 (2.4 Years), Direct Hire
Worked as Senior Manager & Section In-charge in “Electrical - Fertiliser & Power” department in DCM Shriram Ltd., at Shriram Fertilisers & Chemicals, Kota Complex.
DCM Shriram Ltd. India is a leading business conglomerate with a group turnover of Rs. 706 Million. The business portfolio of DCM Shriram comprises primarily of two types of businesses (1) Agri-Rural Business : Urea & SSP fertilizers, Sugar, Farm inputs marketing such as DAP, Crop care Chemicals, Hybrid Seeds (2) Chlor-Vinyl Business : Caustic Soda, Chlorine, Calcium Carbide, PVC resins, PVC Compounds, Power, Cement and Fenesta Building Systems.
Headed staff of 32 team members (22 direct hires & 10 contract regular employees)
Responsible for Ammonia, Urea, Urea Bagging, Mech. W/S & Loco siding all Electrical jobs. Handling 33MW Electrical power at 11KV, 3.3KV & LV (including 26MW, 11KV, 11nos. Motors).
Achievementsà
Successfully completed 2 yearly annual major shut down (45 days with 72 major jobs-highest ever) in Mar-Apr 2019 of Fertliser plant.
Major jobs completed including procurement, FAT & commissioning of new 5.5MW, 11KV, Ex proof (PESO certified) Induction motor (TMEIC make), In-situ rewinding of 1.75MW, 11KV CO2 (Ex. proof Motor) Synchronous motor (Toshiba make), overhauling of 3 power transformers, installed new 11KV cables (3 nos.) and new overhead HV cable rack, procurement & commissioning of 3 nos new 3.3KV switchgear tie-breakers along with synchronization, MCC, transformers and Motors maintenance (including LRS & MG Sets) jobs etc.
Including maintenance of Reformer NG (IIA) & H2 (IIC) gas section equipments.
Transformers testing (IR, PI, Tanδ, Cap., TTR etc.), Motors testing (IR, PI, PD, Tanδ, Cap., Surge & RSO-Recurrent Surge Oscillography for Synch. Rotor etc.) & PILC, XLPE Cables testing (IR, PI, DAR, VLF PD, VLF Tanδ, Cap. etc.) done. Introduced first time On-Line ECSA for motor in DCM-Kota history.
Jobs Completed in 2018 : INR 7.7 Million, in year 2019 : INR 8.6 Million (Highest ever)
Did many up-gradation in the existing system, like installation & commissioning of new Air Cell Conservators, new CBCTs, New microprocessor-based protection Relays as REF615 for feeder protection, REM601 for Motor protection, MICOM P243, new Liebert battery charger (redundant system), new 3.3KV interconnection between 3 switchgears, 11KV Surge Arresters in MELCO, development of 50years old MCC new modules with latest components, new FRP Cable trays, LED Lights etc.
Staff Training & Development : was taking care of “Technical & Professional development of my Engineers & Technicians. Arranged many courses for SAP, Breakdown Analysis (Fish Bone, Why-Why), RCA, ABB & Siemens Relays etc.
Executed (Achievements): Procured new CCP Ind. motor rated 3.3KV, 750KW ABB Baldor USA make (8 Million) & BHEL make new 3.3KV, 355KW Ind. Motor for HPC (3 Million), 11KV new cables including OH cable trays/supports (3.2 Million), 3.3KV+415V cables (1.0 Million), Siemens make SIPROTEC 7SJ66 static Relays (1.35 Million), New 3.3KV VCBs (0.75 Million), New SCADA PC integration (0.2Million), New Air Cell Conservator (0.2Million) etc.
(Total Value : INR 17.7 Million, Highest ever)
My Value Addition: Created a highly detailed informative technical document (8 pages) for new CCP motor procurement (Baldor - USA) to ensure 100% compliance to the requirement, now it has become a ref. document for all future motor purchases.
Under development (offers arranged & TE done): New 11KV Motors Rewinding – 2nos (3+3 Million), New Static Relays (1.25 Million), New 11KV VCBs-2nos (1.1 Million), new 11KV Motor Cooler (0.8 Million), New 3.3KV VCBs-4nos (1.5Million), Reformer Uninterrupted Supply by FBT system (15.6 Million), Retrofitting of AMM. & Urea MCC modules (2.5Million) etc.
Conducted Thermography & Ultrasonic testings’ of HV & LV equipment’s, identified & rectified observations with full compliance
Enhanced SCADA (Schneider) system to make more effective, useful & friendly to Engineers.
Have taken Energy Saving initiatives like Synch. Motor & Cap. p/f improvement, LED lighting etc.
Responsible for E&Y-SAP Head Off. Audit, DNV-IMS & BSC-UK Audits etc. & 100% compliance.
Prepared job list & budget of 2021 two-yearly Shutdown. (again, highest ever)
Rich experience in SAP (Hana) ERP system.
Fixed Expense INR 8.5 Million, SD Expenses INR 8.0 M, Capex : INR 27 M (Total INR 43.5M)
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT (4th) : From 15th July 2012 to 14th July 2018 (6 years), Direct Hire
(Humbly excused to extend the direct hire contract period due to both Children further study in India)
Joined Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) and placed in SAFCO plant at Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
SABIC is the world’s 3rd largest diversified chemical company, operates in more than 50 countries and has 60 world-class manufacturing/compounding plants in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Ranked among the world’s largest petrochemicals manufacturers. SABIC is a public company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 70% of the Company’s shares are owned by the Saudi Arabian government. SABIC with 18 manufacturing affiliates have total assets US$ 87.5 billion with annual revenues US$ 38.5 billion & net income US$ 5.0 billion in 2015, www.sabic.com
SAUDI ARABIAN FERTILIZER COMPANY (SAFCO), Al Jubail with current capital SR 4.16 billion, is one of the most contributing SABIC affiliates. SAFCO is having 4 Ammonia, 5 Urea, 5 Utilities plants & 1 Urea Formaldehyde Plant (30000 MT per year) in his facility. SAFCO was one of the biggest plants having a total installed capacity of Ammonia 7990 M TPD and Urea 8350 M TPD. www.safco.com.sa. SAFCO has implemented an Integrated Management System (IMS) with EHSS as the first concern. The company has achieved 23 Million safe working man-hours in 2018.
Worked as a Quality Engineer - Power (Specialty) & was responsible for 3 Plants Electrical Systems (SF2, SF3 & SF4 Plants including PHD sections) including 230KV New Substation and additionally attended T/A in SF5, Ibn-Baytar, AI-Bayroni Plants. Exposure to work in hazardous gases & acidic areas (NG, H2 & Ammonia etc.)
Was ensuring Compliance of applicable SABIC SMS (Manufacturing), IEC & SMPs standards.
Achievementsà
Independently handled many Capital Projects, and Completed : Total ~ SAR 18.0 Million
Brown Field Projects Highlight : SF3 new 60 MVA 115/34.5KV Transformer (SAR 6.00 Million), SF4 new Spare Single drive 2600KW 13.8KV MV Granulation Fan Motor (SAR 4.00 Million), SF2 new 18.6 MVA, 13.8/4.16KV Transformer replacement job (SAR 2.05 Million), SF2 Urea Elevator replacement job (SAR 1.50 Million), SF4-4M & 4L S/S Online commissioning of UPS Ni-Cd batteries for instruments (SAR 2.00 Million), SF4 New Cables for Ammonia, Urea motors, TG motor, new Heat tracings for Syn. Gas Comp. with controller (SAR 1.00 Million), SF4 new Ammonia Removal Unit Project (SAR 1.00 Million), SF4 Installation of Cooling Tower FRP cable trays (SAR 0.50 Million), SF2 New MV Cable job (SAR 0.40 Million)
Involved in the SF3 Plant Reliability Improvement Project with the Project team.
For 4 years handled Specialty department total CAPEX 2017 & Major Activities, updates.
Initiated, followed & executed all approved MOC (Management of Change) for obsolescence, up-gradation, modifications, and improvements etc.
Raised many ESRs (Engg. Service Request) for many corrective actions including revised Relay setting.
Done Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for chronic issues, premature or repeated failures.
Team member Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) & Life Cycle Maintenance (LCM).
Reviewed many SMS (SABIC Manufacturing Standards) & based on my field experience given many positive inputs to include, worked in coordination with SABIC-Jubail manufacturing team.
Did Asset Performance Analysis for all SAFCO plants’ Electrical System on regular basis in alignment with SMS & RCM studies, accordingly proposed many improvements thru ESRs, MOCs, new redundant Assets & arranged suitable ready back-ups.
Responsible for detailed study, preparation of Equipment Failure Analysis Report (EFAR).
Review of FEED (Front End Engineering Design) at different stages (and identified many points for improvement/corrections.
Did JHA (Job Hazard Analysis) & RA (Risk Analysis) for all non-routine jobs
Correspondence, communication & follow-ups with Suppliers, Vendors and service providers.
Review of MS (Method Statements) & corrected to avoid any incident.
Developed many equipment wise Check Charts for various Electrical activities, based on SMPs.
GIS experience on 230KV, 115KV, 34.5KV 60Hz ABB Make SF6 Switch Gears Fuji, ABB including 34.5 KV, 13.8KV & 4.16KV Siemens/ABB/Toshiba make VCB switchgears.
Maintenance responsibility of all Motors (up to 4.9 MW, 13.8 KV Scorch-Germany, ABB, Westing House-US, Ansaldo-Italy, Fuji/Toshiba makes) & various VFDs.
(No. of Motors Rated >1MW : SF2 Plant - 7 nos, SF3 Plant - 6nos, SF4 Plant - 16nos)
Responsible for Job Scope creation, TBE (Technical Bid Evaluation) & Approvals (TA) for material & vendor services.
Was fully aligned with SABIC Centralized Procurement Team of Jubail for AMC & new Assets, Spares & regular contracts, even revised/modified the material/service deliver terms etc.
O&M of Transformers up to 93 MVA & voltage range 230/115KV, 230/34.5 KV, 115/34.5 KV, 34.5/13.8 KV, 34.5/4.16 KV & 34.5/0.48KV, 4.16/0.48KV etc. of Siemens-Germany, Mitsubishi-Japan, Schneider-France, Hyundai-Korea, Getra-Italy, ABB-Italy & Turkey, etc.
Maintenance of Natural Gas (NG) station power supply system for instrument system etc.
Experience on HV/MV/LV multifunction Static Protection Relays like ABB make REF542plus & INSUM-MCU (Smart MCC), Siemens, Toshiba, ABB makes etc.
SAP ERP based scheduled preventive maintenance (OFF Line, ON Line PM) of all Electrical Equipments. KPI is being monitored every week/month for PM.
Also engaged in SF4 ABB relay REF542plus MEU project.
Monitoring & maintenance of ABB make (Model : Power-rich system) SCADA system.
Energy monitoring for SF2 (14 MW), SF3 (16 MW) & SF4 plants (26 MW) including PHD.
Saudi Team Train. & Dev. : Shared with detailed explanations (timely) all related information’s to Saudi Electrical colleagues of my Specialty section. Worked as on job trainer also.
ACHIEVEMENTS – Turnarounds, S/D, Minor Projects, Up-gradation, Modifications, Plant Jobs:
SAFCO#3 Plant - 1800TPD (T/A & Reliability Improvement Project, Jan’2019 Planned):
Was engaged in New RI Project, as execution activities already started at the site.
Key Focal point for finalizing 3 yearly Turn Around related job scope.
SAFCO#2 Plant - 1800TPD (T/A, Dec’2018 Planned):
Was engaged as key Focal point for finalizing 3 yearly Turn Around related job scope.
Al-Bayroni Plant – Chemical (mini T/A Feb‘ 2018): Completed
Responsible for PM & testing jobs of following –
MV Relays (13.8KV & 4.16KV) testing, GE make old Transformers Oil filtration, Transformer testing (TTR, Mag. Balance, Excit. Current, Wdg. Resistance, IR & PI, Cap. & Tan δ, SFRA & DFRA test etc.). 4.16 & 480V MCCs & SWGRs including bus ducts shutdown jobs, MV-VCB/contactors & LV ACBs, LV modules, PM, 4.16KV & 480V Emg C/O systems, Emerson make UPS & DC chargers, EDG auto testing & Batteries etc.
SAFCO#5 Plant (UHDE) - 3300TPD Urea (SSD Nov’2017): Completed
Responsible for CM, PM & testing jobs of following –
MV Cables (13.8KV & 4.16KV) testing by IR, PI, DAR, TDR (Time Domain Reflectometry test), VLF PD, VLF Tanδ & Cap., Sheath / Jacket test, Current Signature Analysis (ECSA for Motors), Schneider make Transformers PM and their HV/LV side door locks modification jobs etc.
Independently took charge of Electrical Cell Leader (A) randomly.
SAFCO#4 Plant-3300TPD (T/A & Reliability Improv. DBN Project, Oct-Nov’2017): Completed
Responsible for CM, PM & Testing jobs of following –
ABB make SF6 GIS 34.5KV CBs, 34.5 & 13.8KV Bus Differential Relays testing (carried out First time), Incomers & Feeder Protection 124nos Relays (ABB REF542+) testing & protection scheme checking/testing as per Relay co-ordination system study along with reacceleration study (ETAP modelling & study done by Kentz-KSA), 34.5KV Interconnection testing with fault finding & rectification, MV & LV SWGR testing, MV PT replacements, ABB VFDs, Schneider make Transformers, Gutor (Schneider) make UPS & EDG Panel PM & Testing, LV panels all capacitors replacement with modification in internal design etc.
Building Construction : Responsible for electrical jobs in new Maintenance Building no.-2 & its offices construction jobs, Substation modification, Building, Roads under SF2, SF3, SF4 & PHD Projects, extension of W/S etc.
After the Reliability Improvement Project SF4 Ammonia plant capacity increased to 3670 TPD, which was the largest in the world (2017).
SAFCO#3 Plant - 1800TPD (T/A Apr 2017): Completed
Key Focal point for finalizing 3 yearly Turn-Around related job scope. Completed independently installation & commissioning of 60MVA, 115/34.5KV New Siemens Transformer in place of old Getra transformer, 34.5KV SWGR and