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Engr Syed Niamat Ali

Riyadh

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Consultant Engineer

Design Tech Engineering Consultant
06.2025 - Current

● Inspection & monitoring the SEC's operators during the operation of 17.5kV old & new RMUs(Alfanar,Lucy,Shenider,Meta,Chint,XJ,etc).

● Inspecting & consulting the contractor's teams during the installation process of SRMU,LVDB,Transformers(1000kVA,1500kVA),Minipillar,MCB(4000A,3200),MCCB(400A)&Smart Meters.

● QC Inspection & consulting the contractor's teams during the installation&straight /branch jointing of 13.8kV&1kV UG cables(50mm²,70mm²,185mm²,300mm²,500mm²).

● QC Inspection & monitoring of contractor's teams during termination of 13.8kV&1kV UG cables(50mm²,70mm²,185mm²,300mm²,500mm²)inside RMUs,LVDB,Minipillar & meterbox.

● Inspection & monitoring the testing of MV(13.8kV) cables(185mm²,300mm² & 500mm²) through Megger(TDS),Megger(TDR2000/3),Megger(MIT1025).
● Implementation of strick safety's rules as per SEC's standard.

● Online submission of all the recorded data of the finished sites to ODOO on daily base

Network Operation Engineer

Design Tech Engineering Consultant
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Safe switching,grounding & isolation of various types of 17.5kV ORMUs & SRMUs(3Ways,4Ways,3L,4L) of variousmanufacturers(Lucy,Alfanar,Schneider,ABB,Seimen,Chint,Meta,XJ,etc).
  • Checking the Gas Pressure & Oil Level gas insulated & oil insulated 17.5kV RMUs.
  • Checking the load,voltage & phase rotation of 500KVA,1000KVA & 1500KVA transformers. Triping,grounding of 500KVA,1000KVA & 1500KVA transformers.
  • Energization of of 500KVA,1000KVA & 1500KVA transformers.
  • Performing “Death Operation” of ORMUs in case of low gas pressure & low oil level. Coordination with SEC’s authourized dispatch engineer in order to get switching program numbers for safe isolation & switching of ORMUs & SRMUs.
  • Issuing & then closing LV PTW,MV PTW,LOA PTW,LOP PTW,SFT PTW,Exc PTW,WAH PTW,CSE PTW & TWF PTto SEC’s authourized work permit receiver(C5).
  • Checking the authourization & safety documents of C5 & all competent workers of contractors. Updating PC,PD & PM from progressive activities on daily & monthly bases.
  • Using CAT2,CAT4(Blue) & CAT4(Orange) during operation of gas insulated & oil insulated RMUs as per SEC’s safety rule

Senior Electrical Engineer

China Communication Services(CCS)
01.2024 - 12.2024

Leading,Managing & Controlling all the ongoing activities of the project inside the region's premises Testing,Operating &Configuration of various switchgears(SRMUs)onreal time base.

Updating the PD,PM,CM,SO about the ongoing activities on due time

Coordination with SEC,SGCC,SEGI & CCS's management about the progressive flow of ongoing project.

Making shutdown plan for the new sites as per given instructions of control center & SEC's management Making the survey reports of the suggested sites given by SEC's management.

Managing & controlling the cast of the project as per available manpower & other available stuffs.

Managing & providing all the stuffs to the team as per requirement on real time base

Supervision & Monitoring the dismantling process of 17.5kV Ring Main Unit(3 Ways,4Ways,3L,4L) of various manufacturers (Lucy,Sheinder,Siemen & Alfanar).

Supervision & Monitoring the installation process of 17.5kV Smart Ring Main Unit(SRMU)of various manufacturers(Meta,Chint,XJ Delishier & Alfanar). Supervision & Monitoring the Jointing & Termination process of 13.8KV power cables(50mm2,70mm2,185mm2,300mm2 & 500mm2

Supervision & Monitoring the Jointing & Punching process of 13.8kV power cableslugs(50mm2,70mm2,185mm2,300mm2 & 500mm2).

Operation,Testing & Configuration process of 17.5kV SRMU(3Ways,3L,4ways,4L) of Meta,Chint,XJDelishier & Alfanar brands.

Preparation of daily,weekly & monthly report as per schedule.

Excecution ofprojectasper pure SOPsof Saudi ElectricityCompany(SEC).

Site Electrical Engineer/MV WPR.

China Communication Services(CCS).
01.2023 - 12.2023

Recieving of MV/LV PTW(Permit To Work),Lifting Operating Permit(LOP),LOA(Limitation Of Access) on assignedtime from SEC authorized operator/Issuer

Managing & Controlling all the ongoing activities inside the site's premises on real time base.

Supervision & Monitoring the dismantling process of 17.5kV Ring Main Unit(3 Ways,4Ways,3L,4L) of various manufacturers (Lucy, Sheinder,Siemens & Alfanar).

Supervision & monitoring the Installation process of 17.5kV Smart Ring Main Unit(SRMU)of various manufacturers(Meta,Chint,XJ Delishier &Alfanar).

Supervision & Monitoring the Jointing,Termination & Punching process of13.8KVpower cables(50mm2,70mm2,185mm2,300mm2&500mm2)Testing & configuration of 17.5kV SRMU(3Ways,3L,4Ways,4L) of various brands(Meta,Chint,Lucy,Alfanar,DFA,XJ).

Performing MEGGER Test of the 13.kV power cables(185mm2,300mm2 & 500mm2).

Submitting the installation record of the site through WFMS by using hand held unit(HHU).

Preparation of safety documents(PTW,LOP,TWF,TBT,CSEP).

Checking voltage,current,power of Transformer &Portable Generator(1000KVA,1500KVA) through DMM.

Checking the rotation of three phase system through Rotation Meter/Phase Indicator.

Preparation of daily,weekly & monthly report as per schedule.

Taking a special care of safety at the site's premises as per rules & regulations of Saudi Electricty Company(SEC).

Electrical Supervision Engineer

Al Haider Company
01.2022 - 12.2022

Supervision & leading the team during the installation process of 380kV OHTL(420km) & TWG/OGW(420km).

Guide & instruct the subordinates to implement & execute the SEC approved design at site.

Lead & guide a team during the installation process of Tention/Angle Tower,Suspension/normal Tower,Insulator string,Corona ring,Jumper wire,Panther conductor,ACSR,Stock-bridge Damper,Spacer & Arieal ball.

Implement the Span of 250m-350m b/w two towers as per SEC’s standard.

Coordination with contractors for appropriate delivery of materials keeping the view not to delay project. Coach,mentor,motivate and supervise project team members and contractors and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

Coordinating daily & weekly progressive installation report with project director & project manager. Keeping a good relationship with all contractors to provide a challenging work progress with full satisfaction.

Develop best practices and tools for quick execution of project goals.

Coordination with contractors for appropriate delivery of materials keeping the view not to delay project. Coach,mentor,motivate and supervise project team members and contractors and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

Implement SEC’s safety rules & regulations inside the site’s boundries.

Site Electrical Engineer

Shabakat Company
01.2021 - 07.2022

Testing & Protection of all the distribution transformers(500kVA,1000kVA & 1500kVA).

Leading & Monitoring the dismantling & installation process of distribution transformers(500kVA,1000kVA &1500kVA).

Collecting of LV's PTW,MV’s PTW,LOA’s PTW & LO's PTW from SEC's authorized engineer. • Performing QC check & IR Test(Megger Test) ofthe power cables(50mm²,70mm²)through meggertester.

Super-visioning & guiding the team during the dismantling,installation & termination of 50mm²& 70mm² power cables b/w SRMU & Tx and SRMU & LV’s Panel.

Troubleshoot any aroused issues within LV &MVelectrical systems.

Planed out themost efficient routes for incoming & outgoing power cables.

Communicating with an authorized SEC's Site Manager,SEC's operator,SEC's supervisor & SEC's safety officerfor safe & efficient flow of the project. Monitor operational processes for accuracy,completeness,efficiency,purchasing &reporting.

Checking of voltage,current,power & phase sequence of of transformer through DMM &rotation meter(phase indicator).

Checking the validity SEC's card & PPEs of all jointers,terminators & helpers,Inspecting the quality of First AidBox,Fire Extinguisher,Insulated & Non Insulated Tools on daily base.

Preparation of daily,weekly & monthly report as per schedule & share with the higher management & client

Ensuring the safe working procedures as per standard rules & regulation of SEC.

Operation & Maintenance Engineer

Pukhtunkhwa Power & Energy Development Organization(PEDO).
01.2019 - 12.2020

Pre-start checking of all units(6MW,15.3MW,15.3MW) after maintenance. Testing,Operation,Supervision &Controlling of Whole Power House(36.6MW)from CCR through SCADA. Starting/Stopping of all units(6MW,15.3MW,15.3MW) under Normal and Emergency conditions.

Changing of Active Load(MW) & Reactive Load(MVAR) through SCADA as per demand of NPPC,SystemConstrain andWater Availability. Operating/Monitoring of 3-Phase Synchronous Generator,Spherical Valve,Governor,Cooling Water System,Air Compressor System &Air Brake System. Operating/Monitoring of 25MVA & 40MVA Power Transformer(Tap Position,Oil & WindingTemperature,OilLevel,Buchholz and Pressure Relay & Oil level MonitoringDevice).

Operating/Monitoring of Automatic Transfer Switch(ATS).

Preparation of Station Log and Check Sheets having all events occurring at power house.

Hourly based Data Collection of all three Units(6MW,15.3MW,15.3MW).

Preparing Trouble Report & Daily Operation Data(DOD) Report.

Co-operate with Plant's Specialists to ensure quick recovery from service failure.

Restoration of power house's auxiliary through diesel generator in case of 132kV line tripping.

Working as per operational SOPs of O&M Director.

Conducting root cause analysis on recurring issues,identifying long-term solutions that reduced future incidents.

Site Electrical Engineer

Hydro Electric Services Pakistan(HESPAK).
01.2018 - 12.2018

Designing & Implementation the SLD for double circuit 220kV Grid Station.

Inspecting,Testing & Installation of Power Transformers (15MVA,25MVA&40MVA).

Supervision,Testing & Installation of Instrument Transformers(Current Transformer & Potential Transformer) & SF6 CBs.

Inspecting the installation of underground Cables(11KV,33KV,132KV).

Supervision,Testing & Installation Of 132kv Electric Metering Panels(Primary & Backup)for measuringgenerated & utilized energy at terminal & consumer end.

Installation of Electric Metering Panels for measuring magnitude of Current,Voltage & Frequency of132KV Transmission Lines. Coordination with Project Director(PD) & Project Manager(PM)regarding day- to-day execution of electrical,protection & instrumentation works.

Preparing of daily,weekly and monthly report of progressive work & submission to higher management.

Organization & implementation of the latest technical procedures at working site for effective outcomes.

Improved electrical system efficiency by designing and implementing advanced power distributionnetworks.

Electrical Conducting System,Electrical Cabling System & Electrical Calculation.

Electrical AutoCad,Electrical design drawing & Electrical shop drawing.

Enforce the pre defined safety within the plant's premises.

Proposed electrical product and system modifications to improve quality and efficiency.

Electrical Engineer

National Electric Services Pakistan(NESPAK).
01.2017 - 12.2017

Engineered & designed single wire diagram for double circuits 132kv grid station.

Pre commission tests of SF6 circuit breakers(CRM Test,Contacts Open/Close Timing Test).

Pre commission tests of current transformers(CTs) & potential transformers(PTs).

Pre commission tests of power transformers(10MVA,25MVA,45MVA). Leading,monitoring & guiding the teams during the installation process of isolators,circuit breakers,current transformers(,potential transformer,surges arresters,bus coupler,capacitor bank,wave trap & power transformers(10MVA,25MVA,40MVA).

Reviewed reports to ensure 100% compliance with standard regulations.

Communication with PD,PM & RE,attending meetings 2 times per weeks,drafting project relevant reports, graphs & presenting design &design updates to PD,RD & RE during review meeting.

Identified specific cables,fuses and circuit breakers required for assigned installations. Controlling & monitoring the grid station(132kV) through SAS.

Organize & implement the latest technical procedures at working site for effective outcomes.

Making day to day installation progress report of ongoing activities through specific project management software & professional MS Office & share with higher management.

Planed and managed resources to ensure the execution of assigned projects within the approved budget. Reduced electrical construction hazards with upgraded safety policies and stringent enforcement.

Electrical Engineer

National Transmission & Dispatch Company(NTDC).
01.2016 - 12.2016

Designing & Implementation the single circuit SLD for 220kV Grid Station.

Supervision of the installation team & providing them technical expertise for paramount outcomes.

Coordination & meeting with other senior engineers,project director & manager,client personals & suppliers to ensure quickcompletion of project within scheduled tenure. Reviewed the progressive work to ensure that work was completed correctly.

Operation,pre commissioning tests & installation of power transformers,CTs,PTs & SF6,VCB & MCCB.

Monitoring & guiding the team during the installation process of power transformers,CTs,PTs & SF6,VCB,MCCB,220kVOHtransmission line.

Monitored various equipments performance such as voltage level,current flow,oil level,temperature level,gas level etc inorder to ensure that they are within safe operating ranges.

Ensured that risk are proactively identified,assessed & managed to avoid adverse effect on the project.

Coordination with project manager regarding day-to-day execution of electrical,protection &instrumentation works. Maintained records of work activities including accidents reports,repairing schedules & work orders.Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular inspections, identifying hazards and recommendingcorrective actions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University Of Engineering & Technology(UET),Peshawar.
Pakistan.
12-2015

Associate of Applied Science - Pre Engineering.

Govt Degree College(GDC),Mingora.
Swat,Pakistan.
04-2011

Associate of Science - Matric

Sir Sayyed Public School,Madyan
Swat,Pakistan.
03-2009

Skills

  • Delevoped Confidence & Leadership
  • Technical Understanding & Troubleshooting
  • Project Management & Problem Solving
  • Electrical Testing & Configuration
  • Power Management & Distribution

Timeline

Electrical Consultant Engineer

Design Tech Engineering Consultant
06.2025 - Current

Network Operation Engineer

Design Tech Engineering Consultant
01.2025 - 05.2025

Senior Electrical Engineer

China Communication Services(CCS)
01.2024 - 12.2024

Site Electrical Engineer/MV WPR.

China Communication Services(CCS).
01.2023 - 12.2023

Electrical Supervision Engineer

Al Haider Company
01.2022 - 12.2022

Site Electrical Engineer

Shabakat Company
01.2021 - 07.2022

Operation & Maintenance Engineer

Pukhtunkhwa Power & Energy Development Organization(PEDO).
01.2019 - 12.2020

Site Electrical Engineer

Hydro Electric Services Pakistan(HESPAK).
01.2018 - 12.2018

Electrical Engineer

National Electric Services Pakistan(NESPAK).
01.2017 - 12.2017

Electrical Engineer

National Transmission & Dispatch Company(NTDC).
01.2016 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University Of Engineering & Technology(UET),Peshawar.

Associate of Applied Science - Pre Engineering.

Govt Degree College(GDC),Mingora.

Associate of Science - Matric

Sir Sayyed Public School,Madyan
Engr Syed Niamat Ali