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KASHIF  NAZIR

KASHIF NAZIR

Umluj,Saudi Arabia

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

QA/QC Electrical Engineer

TIEJUN
Umluj, Saudi Arabia
03.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for all electrical inspections related to installation, testing, commissioning, etc. for the involved project.
  • Witness the inspections of 380 KV, 132kV, 34.5KV, 13.8KV, 4.16KV Switchgears installation &Power Cables, Pre. commissioning, and commissioning activities.
  • Implementation of quality control related electrical works in accordance with project specification and engineering standards.
  • Review and inspect all electrical installations.
  • Check the drawings and documents used at site are approved and compliance with project requirements and specifications.
  • Ensure that all works are carried out as per the approved method of statements and drawings.
  • Ensure that all equipment used is calibrated and with valid certificates.
  • Preparation of testing and commissioning method of statements in coordination with vendors, general contractor representatives and project owners’ representatives
  • Monitoring the construction activities.
  • Prepare daily QA/QC report regarding inspections, material, non-conformances etc.
  • Responsible to see that the assigned job is carried out as per the project specification, standard and timely completed as per the project schedule.
  • Review and comment/approve the work package issued by the contractor prior to construction &Quality Verification Documents (QVD), Inspection Test Procedure (ITP’s), Test Forms Etc.
  • Coordinating with the client, commissioning and Hand-Over department for completion certificate & Quality pack sign off.
  • Responsible for issuing Non-Conformities Report (NCR), Site Surveillance Report (SSR) to contractor and construction team if the work is not carried out with effectiveness of correct specification and standards.
  • Responsible to make walkthrough with PMT, Operation Team and maintain Logbook Entry for punches.
  • Conduct daily inspections as per the daily Request for Inspection (RFI) schedule for site construction activities and material received at site.
  • Witness for all switch gear, control gear etc. SITE Acceptance Test (SAT) with head of the department and Vendor Personnel.
  • Responsible for tracking and recording of ‘Request for Inspections’ (RFI’s), Non-Conformities Report (NCR), Site Surveillance Report (SSR) and daily report to QC Team Lead and weekly to QC Manager.
  • Attend quality and progress meetings with contractors to resolve construction / quality issues and Co-ordination with commissioning and construction personnel for completion and work priority.
  • Arrange/attend meetings with client & contractors to discuss issues related to Engineering, Construction and Quality.
  • Coordinating with the Operations and Contractor & Safety department to solve the problems during construction testing and pre-commissioning activities.
  • Coordinate/follow up punch list to clear the Punch items.
  • Regular site visits for foreseeing the potential deficiencies based on his physical experience to share with construction crew and close supervision with regards to installation, testing & pre‐commissioning of Communication scope of works.
  • Establish the sequence of requirements for the quality of materials, quality of work, its inspection, and records. To ensure execution of work and comply fully as per standard and approved specification and to prepare the required basic documents are ITP, WP, Calibration reports, wiring diagram, RFI, TQ and NCR.
  • Continually improved methods and procedures for processes, measurement, documenting and work flow techniques.
  • Evaluated efficiency of electrical systems, machinery and components.
  • Wrote specifications for purchase of electrical equipment and materials.
  • Monitored products performance and made improvements on future designs.
  • Reviewed and approved electrical drawings prepared by junior engineers.
  • Managed power generation, transmission and distribution.
  • Carried out thorough fault finding for electrical equipment problems, including electro-valve and sensor testing.
  • Provided quality assurance for ongoing projects by conducting thorough and reliable tests.
  • Kept and updated records on all electrical design changes.
  • Supervised technicians and craftspeople during projects.
  • Enforced safe working practices among team members.
  • Applied principles of electrical theory to advance product development and efficiency.
  • Maintained lighting, heating and other building services.


MONITORING TESTING ACTIVITIES :

  • Power Cable meggering and DC, AC HI-POT test.
  • Insulation resistance test, winding resistance test, PI test, of LV, MV motors.
  • Motor (200Hp) Solo run Testing.
  • Electrical equipment’s function test.
  • Illumination level test of lighting system.
  • Switchgear testing: circuit breaker testing, high voltage test, IR, spring charging time test, etc.
  • Grounding Grid testing, grounding continuity testing of grounding cable.
  • Coordinate with client representatives regarding the implementation and quality of works.
  • Provide feedback to QA/QC Manager on the daily basic about qualities and site issues.
  • Supervised and carried out implementation of work schedule to clear punch list.
  • Kept records and write inspection reports.
  • Responsible for Supervision and package hand over, as built making and Documentation works.

QA/QC Electrical Engineer

ABENGOA
Umluj, Saudi Arabia
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Preparation ITPs as per Project requirement
  • Review Drawings and Project Specifications
  • Witness and Inspection Electrical Shelter / Electrical Room Installation as per drawing
  • Witness and Inspection of Main Grid grounding Cable installation works
  • Witness and Inspection for Grounding Pit, Grounding Rod, and grounding Bus bar Installation
  • Witness for Cable Pulling, Glanding Termination and Testing of LV cables as per cable schedule.
  • Witness and Inspection of LV & MV Panels base frame Installation
  • Witness and Inspection of LV & MV Panels installation
  • Witness and Inspection of LV & MV Panels Bus Bar Bolt Torquing
  • Witness and Inspection of MV Panels Bus Bar HI-Pot test

Electrical QA/QC Engineer

TUV Rheinland / ABENER / GE
Turaif, Saudi Arabia
09.2017 - 05.2021
  • Witness and Inspection of HI-Pot Test of MV Cables
  • Witness and Inspection of Main Grid grounding Cable
  • Witness and Inspection for installation of Earthing Bus Bar
  • Testing of Main grid grounding cables using 4-Pin method
  • Witness and Inspection of Cable Tray installation
  • Witness and Inspection of LV & MV Panels base frame Installation
  • Witness and Inspection of LV & MV Panels installation
  • Witness and Inspection of LV & MV Panels Bus Bar Bolt Torqueing.
  • Witness and Inspection of MV Panels Bus Bar HI-Pot test.
  • Witness and Inspection of NSBD Installation.
  • Witness and Inspection of NSBD Content Resistance Test.
  • Witness and Inspection of Insulation Resistance (IR) test of NSBD.
  • Supervision of installations for Battery Banks, Battery chargers, Rectifiers & Converters, normal & emergency lighting system, FAS, Telecom system (PA, Tele & LAN), LV, MV & EHV cable pulling, splicing, jointing, termination, testing & commissioning works.
     Testing & Commissioning of MV & LV Switchgears (13.8 KV, 480 Switchboards MCC & LDB); Make: ABB. Performed CT Test, VT Test, Meter Calibration, Scheme Check, Wiring Check, Busbar Contact Resistance, GE Protection Relay Test, Circuit Breaker Timing Test, Insulation Resistance and High Voltage testing. Performed testing for GCB Generator Circuit Breakers (4 Nos.); Make: GE.
  • Testing & Commissioning of GSUT 3 Nos. (380/19/19 KV, 560 MVA, Alstom; 380/23.5 KV, 580 MVA, Alstom), UAT 3 Nos. (19/13.8KV, 37.5 MVA; 23.5/13.8KV, 37.5 MVA) and Power Transformers with auxiliary panels (CCC, AVR, OLTC & RTCC). Performed CT Tests, Turns Tap Ratio, Vector Group, Calibration of WTI & OTI, Functional Test of OLTC, SFRA, Insulation and Winding Resistance testing of different types of transformers.
  • Changeover, interlock and energization for HV and LV switchgears.
  • Stability Test for Generators 4 Nos. (GE make), GSUT 3 Nos. (Alstom Make), UAT 4 Nos. and 380kV cable protection.
  • Testing & Commissioning of High Speed Bus Transfer (HSBT)-Make: ABB & Auto Transfer Switch (ATS)- Make: APEP & Allen Bradley.
  • Testing & Commissioning of Batteries, Battery Chargers, Inverters and Distribution Boards. Make: Emerson. Performed Battery Charging, Discharging and Functional tests. Alarm/Trips troubleshooting for battery chargers.
  • Testing & Commissioning of MV & LV Motors. Performed Megger, Winding Resistance and Solo run of motors. Checked protections for motors and troubleshooting.
  • Energization of transformers, MV & LV boards, distribution boards and other auxiliary equipment.
  • Grid Code Test for Generators (Excitation system open circuit response, Reactive power, OEL, UEL and generator direct axis/current interruption tests).
  • Developing of work permit, LOTO, Testing Procedure, Method of Statement / work instruction as per specification and safety requirements.
  • Preparing and sending the daily down time and utilization report.
  • Follow up the Unresolved Issues and Troubleshoot to resolve as to close any Open Cases.
  • Documenting network changes and updating diagrams accordingly.

Electrical QA/QC Engineer

SIEMENS
Hail, Saudi Arabia
05.2016 - 09.2017
  • Witness and Inspection of CT, PT Installation
  • Witness and Inspection of MV Switchgear (13.8 KV, 480 Switchboards MCC & LDB); Make: ABB
  • Witness and Inspection of HI-Pot Test of MV Cables
  • Witness and Inspection of Main Grid grounding Cable
  • Witness and Inspection for installation of Earthing Bus Bar
  • Testing of Main grid grounding cables using 3-Pin method
  • Witness and Inspection of Cable Tray installation
  • Witness and Inspection of LV & MV Panels base frame Installation
  • Witness and Inspection of LV & MV Panels installation
  • Witness and Inspection of LV & MV Panels Bus Bar Bolt Torqueing
  • Witness and Inspection of MV Panels Bus Bar HI-Pot test
  • Witness and Inspection of NSBD Installation
  • Witness and Inspection of NSBD Content Resistance Test
  • Witness and Inspection of Insulation Resistance (IR) test of NSBD

QA/QC Electrical Engineer

DAELIM
Jubail, Saudi Arabia
02.2015 - 04.2016
  • Witness and Inspection of Main Grid grounding Cable
  • Witness and Inspection for installation of Earthing Bus Bar
  • Testing of Main grid grounding cables using 4-Pin method
  • Witness and Inspection of Cable Tray installation
  • LV & MV Panels base frame Installation
  • LV & MV Panels installation

QA/QC Engineer

Demar Engineers Limited
Lahore, Pakistan
04.2011 - 03.2012

Electrical Site Supervisor

NISHAT
Sheikhupura, Pakistan
01.2010 - 02.2011

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Power

The University of Lahore
Lahore/Pakistan
09.2010 - 10.2014

Diploma of Associate Engineer - Electrical

Govt. College of Technology Samanabad
Faisalabad/Pakistan
02.2006 - 12.2009

Skills

  • Power systems
  • Wiring schematics
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Power system studies
  • Advanced critical thinking
  • Employee management

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

QA/QC Electrical Engineer

TIEJUN
03.2022 - Current

QA/QC Electrical Engineer

ABENGOA
05.2021 - 01.2022

Electrical QA/QC Engineer

TUV Rheinland / ABENER / GE
09.2017 - 05.2021

Electrical QA/QC Engineer

SIEMENS
05.2016 - 09.2017

QA/QC Electrical Engineer

DAELIM
02.2015 - 04.2016

QA/QC Engineer

Demar Engineers Limited
04.2011 - 03.2012

Bachelor of Engineering - Power

The University of Lahore
09.2010 - 10.2014

Electrical Site Supervisor

NISHAT
01.2010 - 02.2011

Diploma of Associate Engineer - Electrical

Govt. College of Technology Samanabad
02.2006 - 12.2009
KASHIF NAZIR