Irfan nawaz
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Yanbu
Summary
Productive Engineer with proven track record of successful project management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation. Experienced in managing large teams and overseeing complex projects. Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills, ensuring smooth operations and high performance. Committed to fostering safe and productive work environment. Possess unique blend of leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. Adaptable and quick to learn, bringing fresh perspective to any challenge. Always focused on achieving goals and ensuring quality outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
SR. SUPERINTENDENT ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
MARAFIQ WATER AND POWER UTILITY YANBU
09.2013 - Current
- Leading electrical maintenance team to execute complex troubleshooting, root-cause failure analysis, and design reviews
- Attended daily PDR meetings to plan proactive maintenance activities
- Optimized predictive and preventive maintenance plans for electrical equipment to enhance reliability
- Organized and supervised subordinates' activities to ensure efficient maintenance activities.
- Prepared purchase requisitions for spare parts and consumables ensuring budgetary constraints and arrange strategic spares availability to cope up with the maintenance requirements.
- Developed Equipment’s Maintenance procedures ensuring safety and accuracy
- Executed troubleshooting and improved maintenance strategies to ensure equipment reliability: Generators, Excitation systems, Transformers, large induction motors, HV/LV Switchgears and Control gears, EHV/HV/LV Cables, EHV GIBs, NGR, Transformer rectifiers, Vacuum/AIR/SF6 Circuit breakers, EHV GIS/AIS Switchgear, Bus ducts, EHV GIBs, Emergency Diesel Generators (EDG's), Battery banks, Inverters/UPS, Battery chargers, Variable speed drives (VFD), High speed bus transfer schemes (HSBT'S), Auto mains Failure panels (ATS), Electrostatic precipitators, Power factor improvement systems
- Executed work orders through CMMS (SAP) and coordinated with engineers for job completion and technical matters.
- Evaluated material and spare parts needs to improve plant reliability
- Provided necessary resources for effective implementation of integrated management system (IMS) and report IMS performance to the management periodically.
- Prepared and reviewed scope of work for technical studies requests, ensuring compliance with codes, regulations and standards
- Enhanced redundancy of plant equipment including Excitation systems, UPS, and Battery chargers to increase reliability
- Performed Arc Flash Hazard studies along with Relay coordination and setting using ETAP software
- Provided on job trainings to new employees and evaluate their OJT Performance.
- Performed and Supervised the execution for approved OPEX/ CAPEX Projects onsite
- Created engineering conceptual plans for new installations
- Conducted design reviews and assessments as subject matter expert
- Addressed emergencies promptly and supported investigation processes to identify root causes
- Managed successful attainment of department goals through targeted employee development
- Prepared and recommended budget for assigned area aligning with annual business plan
- Engaged in HSE activities including plant walkthrough, HAZOP, and drills as needed
- provided Identification, documentation and control of hazards in assigned work area by reporting of emergencies and incidents and near misses.
- Ensured compliance with safety and environmental policies
- Achieved 100% health, safety, and environment (HSE) compliance
SR. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
SABIC PETROKEMYA JUBAIL
01.2011 - 08.2013
- Facilitated technical support for O&M operations team as Field Support Engineer at SABIC PETROKEMYA
- Supported technical concerns in the design, operation, and maintenance of power transformers, GIS, switchgear systems, batteries, AC & DC UPS units
- Reported to Sr
- Manager Electrical, supported safe plant operation
- Exhibited expertise in managing electrical field maintenance
- Conducted inspections and provided technical support to ensure smooth plant operations
- Created initiatives to enhance MTBF of equipment
- Coordinated with internal, external parties to conduct predictive maintenance activities such as Dissolved Gas Analysis, Partial Discharge measurement, Tan Delta and HI-Pot Testing, Infrared thermography, IR and PI testing, vibration analysis, circuit breaker and protection relay testing and power system studies and implemented recommendations to ensure electrical equipment and system reliability and integrity
- Monitored and overseen installation and commissioning of new electrical equipment
- Conducted regular testing and inspections to maintain electrical equipment
- Performed field maintenance, testing, and commissioning of power systems
- Reviewed and developed maintenance scope of work and SMPs
- Evaluated plant equipment maintenance strategies for compliance with provided studies
- Ensured company's safety regulations were consistently followed by all staff during maintenance activities
- Devised best practices to ensure efficient maintenance of electrical systems
- Directed equipment incident investigation teams to analyze equipment failures
- Directed in-house transformer repairs and performed condition assessments for aging equipment
- Lead the Annual based Shutdown Maintenance on Transformers, LV/HV Motors, Electrical switchgear, Medium Voltage Regulators, UPS, Plant Battery System and C & DF Testing on the step-up transformers & Emergency Diesel Generators
- Instrumental in the critical plant’s contingency program, enhancing response strategies
- Utilized techniques like vibration analysis, thermography, and rotor influence testing for equipment assessment
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
FAUJI KABIRWALA POWER COMPANY
01.2005 - 12.2010
- Directed maintenance team of Foreman, Test Inspector and Technicians to handle electrical maintenance on Gas & Steam Turbine Generators, Switchgear, Switchyard and BOP
- Developed maintenance and overhaul schedules to enhance plant availability
- Enforced company safety rules among regular and contract staff during maintenance activities
- Efficiently managed inventory, tools, and consumables to maintain plant operations
- Enhanced commercial unit availability through implementation of advanced Preventive Maintenance procedures
- Led a team of engineers and technicians to manage work activities with KEPCO KPS Korean team
- Coordinated and steered electrical installation projects to maximize plant productivity and operations
- Initiated purchase orders for materials and components of transmission and distribution system to maintain adequate stock
- Variable Speed Drives Maintenance / Overhauls/Troubleshooting/EPC projects
- Battery Chargers Maintenance / Troubleshooting/EPC projects
- UPS/Inverters Maintenance / Overhauls/Troubleshooting
- Medium/Low Voltage Motors major Overhauls including testing/inspection
- Medium/High voltage circuit breakers major overhauls/testing/inspection
- Major overhauls /Testing of Generators for power generation system
- Major Overhauls of Transformers of HV/MV/LV including testing & inspections
- EPC Project completed for Replacement of Battery chargers
- Upgrade Dynamic / Static Excitation system control system
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
University of Engineering & Technology Taxila
PAKISTAN 04.2001 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Engineering & Technology
PAKISTAN 04.2001 - 01.2004
Skills
MENTORING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
MOTIVATION
PROBLEM SOLVING
TIME MANAGEMENT
CMMS (SAP)
PRIMAVERA
AUTOCAD (ELECTRICAL)
MICROSOFT (PROJECT)
NEC
NACE
IEC
NEMA
IEEE
Accomplishments
- Variable Speed Drives Maintenance / Overhauls/Troubleshooting/EPC projects.
- Battery Chargers Maintenance / Troubleshooting/EPC projects.
- UPS/Inverters Maintenance / Overhauls/Troubleshooting.
- Medium/Low Voltage Motors major Overhauls including testing/inspection.
- Medium/High voltage circuit breakers major overhauls/testing/inspection.
- Major overhauls /Testing of Generators for power generation system.
- Major Overhauls of Transformers of HV/MV/LV including testing & inspections.
- EPC Project completed for Replacement of Battery chargers.
- Upgrade Dynamic / Static Excitation system control system.
Affiliations
- Professional Engineer Pakistan Engineering Council, 2005, (CID-ELECT/20916)
- Professional Engineer Saudi Engineering Council,
2013, (CID-206231)
Training
- Successful Management skills For Leaders: By LEORON @ Marafiq KSA
- Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Awareness: MARAFIQ KSA
- Project Management for Line Managers: MARAFIQ SAUDI ARABIA
- Optimum Utilization of Organizational Resources with Effective Supervision
- Low Voltage Switchgear Maintenance: Siemens SAUDI ARABIA
- Computer Applications in Project Management: MS Project, Primavera
- Switchgear Maintenance at FFC: Fauji Fertilizer Complex PAKISTAN
- Protection Relaying Training: SIEMENS PAKISTAN
- FIRE SAFTEY AND FIRST AID: FPAP, Haseen-Habib PAKISTAN
- Power Generation Course: WAPDA Eng. Academy Faisalabad PAKISTAN
- Junior Management Course: WAPDA Staff College Islamabad, PAKISTAN
Certification
Certified Project Management Advanced Level, Haward Technology Middle East 2025, (CID-87512)
Timeline
Certified Six sigma Yellow belt, 2025 (CID-90920)
01-2025
Certified Project Management Advanced Level, Haward Technology Middle East 2025, (CID-87512)
12-2024
SR. SUPERINTENDENT ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
MARAFIQ WATER AND POWER UTILITY YANBU
09.2013 - Current
SR. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
SABIC PETROKEMYA JUBAIL
01.2011 - 08.2013
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
FAUJI KABIRWALA POWER COMPANY
01.2005 - 12.2010
Master of Science - Engineering Management
University of Engineering & Technology Taxila
04.2001 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Engineering & Technology
04.2001 - 01.2004
Certified Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR,AED) , 2025.
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