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Farooq e Azam

Farooq e Azam

Turaif,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Experienced Commissioning Engineer skilled in optimising systems for improved performance and reliability. Known for implementing robust testing protocols, leading to smoother project completions and enhanced client satisfaction. Consistently delivered projects on time, ensuring operational efficiency and safety standards are upheld. Highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in DCS Emerson Ovation 3.3.1, SAP R/3 Implementation Version E.C.C. 5.0 Plant Maintenance Module (PM), and Allen Bradley Control Logix5000. Proficient in ABB DCS Pro-Control P-13 & P-14, HART Transmitters, and protection logic creation. Adept at interpreting PI&D's, IO Charts & Field Drawings with ISO 9004:2000 standards and utilising SAP-Plant Maintenance module. Experienced in Microsoft Office products including MS-VISIO & MS-Project, as well as Ladder Programming (RS Logix, RS View 32, Simatic, logo soft), AutoCAD, Lab View, C/C++, Assembly, MATLAB, OrCAD & Multisim. Demonstrates satisfactory knowledge of WinNT/2000/XP/Vista/WIN7 installation & protocols and is proficient with Internet & Email and web designing tools such as Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Front Page, Dream Weaver. Skilled in using AutoCAD R14 & 2005 and PSpice for technical projects.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Commissioning Engineer - I&C

Power Consult
Turaif
08.2020 - 01.2025
  • Supervised commissioning activities for instrumentation and control systems
  • Representing Saudi Electricity company as I&C commissioning Engineer for the scope of Combined Cycle with GTG (GE-7FA.05), STG (Alstom), HRSG (Alstom) & BOP area
  • Preforming Site Walk down and TOP in GT and BOP
  • Witnessing of inspection of instrumentation erection and commissioning activates, witness testing on SAT of DCS & several PLC's, loop tests, functional tests, interlock tests
  • Raise NCR and punch lists for any design, operational and contractual discrepancies, suggest modifications as required and finalize client's requirements
  • Close co-ordination with different I&C vendors during installation and commissioning at site
  • Involve in the construction and commissioning of Building management at PHC (Permanent Housing Compound) and Admin area
  • Review of vendor overall details, engineering and standard specification with respect to the instrument and control system activities to ensure compliance with the scope of work
  • Testing and commissioning of instrument related to CCTV, Telecom, Fire Alarm, HVAC and PA system
  • Design Documents Review & finalizing the pre Red mark drawings for final implementation
  • Inspection, Quality Check & try to implement the smooth and reliable control system of power plant as per agreed project contract
  • Responsible for ensuring contract compliance in various areas of the power plant, with a particular focus on I&C systems

Commissioning Engineer - I&C

Saudi Consulting Services (POYRY, SWITZERLAND)
Shuqaiq
12.2016 - 06.2020
  • Managed instrumentation and control systems commissioning
  • Working for client at Shuqaiq Steam Power Plant in Saudi Electric Company Projects department
  • Involve in the construction and commissioning of Building management at PHC (Permanent Housing Compound) and Admin area
  • Inspection and rectification work as per approved drawings and standards
  • Pre-commissioning and commissioning of 2880MW Supercritical Thermal Power Plant
  • Responsible for Planning of procedures to ensure safe and uninterruptable operation of the overall plant control system comprising of BMS, TSI, PROTECTIONS & ESD wings
  • Review of vendor overall details, engineering and standard specification with respect to the instrument and control system activities to ensure compliance with the scope of work
  • Preparation of pre-commissioning check list and commissioning documents
  • Responsible for Instrument & Control material approval and material receiving inspection
  • Testing and commissioning of plant control valves, loop checking and functional testing
  • Performing FAT & SAT, prepares test simulation, test procedure and test documentation
  • Co-ordination and working with client vendors and sub-contractors
  • Provides Consultancy Services for the Construction & Commissioning of Conventional Steam Power Plant (2,880 MW) with HFO Supercritical Boiler with Burner Management System
  • As an Owner Engineer provide Services for the review of As-Built Drawings & Operation and Maintenance manuals
  • Hands-on experience in DCS Emerson (Ovation) System

Assistant Manager - I&C Maint

K-Electric Limited (A Subsidiary of Abraj group, UAE)
Karachi
02.2013 - 12.2016
  • Company Overview: www.ke.com.pk
  • Responsible for Planning, Maintenance & Rehabilitation of ABB DCS System for two Thermal Power Plant Units (2x210MWe) and Balance of Plant
  • Responsible for maintaining annual budget, foreign & local procurement, vendor's co-ordination and project design & execution
  • Responsible for optimizing/planning the Preventive Maintenance & Major Overhauls
  • Supervision, performance management and career development of (08) maintenance team personnel
  • Responsible for the routine & emergency maintenance as well as annual over-hauling of DCS as well as plant instrumentation including boilers, turbines & generators instruments
  • Responsible for enforcement of company QMS and safety standards on all assigned tasks
  • Ensuring smooth operation of site, troubleshooting the plant problems & providing startup & shutdown support
  • Preparation of daily / monthly reports of department & KPI's of the employees
  • Responsibilities included ensuring smooth operation of the site, troubleshooting the plant problems, providing shut down and start up support
  • Responsible for the routine & emergency maintenance as well as planning & organizing preventive maintenance & annual over-hauling of DCS as well as plant instrumentation including boilers, turbines & generators instruments
  • Responsible for Planning of procedures to ensure safe and uninterruptable operation of the overall plant control system comprising of BMS, TSI, PROTECTIONS & ESD wings
  • Responsible for Corrective & preventive maintenance and standardization of instrument spares for the following systems: DCS ABB Pro Control P14 and P13, Deontic, Emerson Ovation 3.3.1, HP & LP By-Pass system from SULZER & ALLENBRADLEY, HISEC system for Turbine Auto Controls & Interlock of Hitachi's HIACS-3000DDC System, Boiler Protection (ABB Pro-control 13 & Emerson Delta V), Turbine Protection (Hitachi & Emerson Delta V), Burner Management System (ABB)
  • Www.ke.com.pk

Executive Service Engineer-I&C

SUMICO Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Brand Rep EMERSON USA)
Karachi
08.2010 - 01.2013
  • Company Overview: www.sumico.com.pk
  • Responsible for Detailed Engineering, Instrumentation Loop drawings preparation for plant modifications and capital projects
  • Plan and carryout service activities regarding DCS and Instruments Calibration against inquiries from our industrial customers
  • Involved in commissioning & installation of OVATION3.3.1 DCS by EMERSON
  • Equipment testing & verification of Equipment Control
  • Verification & Modifications of internal Logic according to the changing process requirements in Plant
  • Error detection & troubleshooting of Controllers, I/O cards & I/O terminations
  • Functional testing of Field Devices during commissioning
  • Planned & Executed the Power connections & Networking of DCS Controllers & Workstations and the Third-party devices
  • Www.sumico.com.pk

Executive Support Engineer- E&I

Imperative Engineering
Karachi
09.2009 - 07.2010
  • Co-ordination and working with client vendors and sub-contractors
  • Inspection, Quality Check & try to implement the smooth and reliable control system as per agreed project contract
  • Testing and commissioning of instrument related fire alarm and HVAC system
  • Inspection and rectification work as per approved drawings and standards
  • Responsible for planning and carry out service activities regarding electrical and instruments related issues on the projects: Merck Marker (Pvt.) Ltd
  • Quetta, Maple Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd
  • Karachi

Education

Bachelors in Engineering - Electronics

Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology

Skills

  • DCS Emerson Ovation 331
  • System Application Product (SAP) R/3 Implementation Version ECC 50 Plant Maintenance Module (PM)
  • Allen Bradley Control Logix5000
  • ABB DCS Pro-Control P-13 & P-14
  • Pressure, flow, temperature and level HART Transmitters, protection logic creators
  • PI&D's, IO Charts & Field Drawings with ISO 9004:2000
  • SAP-Plant Maintenance module
  • Microsoft office products including MS-VISIO & MS-Project
  • Ladder Programming (RS Logix, RS View 32, Simatic, logo soft), AutoCAD, Lab View, C/C, Assembly
  • MATLAB, OrCAD & Multisim
  • Satisfactory Knowledge of WinNT/2000/XP/Vista/WIN7 installation & protocols
  • Internet & Email
  • Web Designing tools include Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Front Page, Dream Weaver
  • AutoCAD R14 & 2005
  • PSpice, Matlab 70, LOGO Soft

Affiliations

  • Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE), 309462
  • Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), ELECTRO/11782

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: DG1859873
  • Date of birth: 08/19/87
  • Nationality: Pakistani
  • Marital status: Married

Languages

English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Arabic
Beginner
Punjabi
Native

References

References available upon request.

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Timeline

Commissioning Engineer - I&C

Power Consult
08.2020 - 01.2025

Commissioning Engineer - I&C

Saudi Consulting Services (POYRY, SWITZERLAND)
12.2016 - 06.2020

Assistant Manager - I&C Maint

K-Electric Limited (A Subsidiary of Abraj group, UAE)
02.2013 - 12.2016

Executive Service Engineer-I&C

SUMICO Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Brand Rep EMERSON USA)
08.2010 - 01.2013

Executive Support Engineer- E&I

Imperative Engineering
09.2009 - 07.2010

Bachelors in Engineering - Electronics

Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
Farooq e Azam