Muhammad Saleem Ullah , CMRP

Experience

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  Descon

  Oct 2015 - Nov 2015

  Trainee Engineer

  ⭕ As a Trainee Engineer Instrumentation at DESCON Engineering Limited, assigned to the PAK ARAB REFINERY – PARCO-MCR project, I gained valuable experience and contributed to various aspects of instrumentation operations. Here are the responsibilities I handled during this role:✯ Conducted preventive maintenance on various instrumentation components including level and limit switches, analog local indicators, and pressure control valves to ensure optimal performance and prevent operational disruptions.✯ Implemented transmitter calibrations and configuration using Joffra and HART methods to ensure accurate measurement.✯ Installed and maintained critical instrumentation devices such as thermocouples in heaters and flame detectors to enhance safety measures and operational efficiency. Show less

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  Lalpir & Pakgen Power Limited

  Dec 2015 - Mar 2018

  Assistant Engineer Instrumentation

  ⭕ As an Assistant Engineer Instrumentation at AKS Engineering Limited, assigned to the Lal Pir Thermal Power Plant, I played a vital role in planning, supervising, and controlling instrumentation and control (I&C) activities in the boiler and turbine areas.Here's an overview of my key responsibilities and contributions during this role:✯ Oversaw planning, supervision, and control of instrumentation and control activities in the boiler and turbine area of AES Lalpir, an ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certified company with a total capacity of 730 MW in Pakistan.✯ Developed and implemented a comprehensive control system maintenance strategy to optimize equipment performance and reliability, including routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, troubleshooting, and calibration.✯ Conducted turbine and boiler interlock testing, DEH system tuning, and maintenance of turbine governing systems and burner management systems to ensure safe and efficient operations.✯ Oversaw budgeting activities for operations and maintenance and capital expenditure (CAPEX), outage management, inventory control, and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs). Show less

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  Descon

  Apr 2018 - May 2020

  ⭕ As an Instrument and Control Specialist at DESCON Engineering Limited, my responsibilities encompassed a range of critical tasks during the Turnaround Project.Here's a summary of my key responsibilities and achievements:✯ Managed quality-related tasks on various rotating machines, including ELLIOT, DRESSER-RAND, and GE compressors, as well as steam turbines.✯ Managed the vibration system, including Bently Nevada Series 3500 & 7200, to monitor and maintain optimal equipment performance.✯ Installed, tested, and commissioned steam turbine and compressor probes, including axial probes, radial probes, key phasor probes, and speed control probes.✯ Oversaw the installation, testing, and commissioning of steam turbine and compressor temperature elements, proximity sensors, and extension cables.✯ Conducted calibration for thermocouples using the FLUKE 714B Calibrator and vibration probes using the TK-3 Bently Nevada Calibrator to ensure precise monitoring and maintenance of equipment. Show less ✯ Managed key process areas under the project scope of work, including crude oil distillation unit, vacuum distillation unit, visbreaking unit, diesel-max unit, sulphur recovery unit, and continuous catalyst regeneration unit.✯ Reviewed various documentation for Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESS) and fire and gas systems to maintain compliance with project standards and requirements.✯ Coordinated planning, execution, and follow-up of all pre-commissioning activities in compliance with project specifications.✯ Liaised with client representatives to align project activities with industry standards, codes, and specifications.✯ Developed work procedures, method statements, and field engineering drawings based on on-site surveys to ensure their effective implementation during project execution.✯ Reviewed commissioning-related documents and deliverables, including operational test procedures, site acceptance test, installation and operational manual, permit to work procedure, and handing over the procedure.✯ Enforced safety procedures, and permit to work system throughout all project stages to prevent incidents and accidents.✯ Recommended corrective measures for any deviations and verified technical specifications of materials used for electrical and instrumentation (E&I) field installation.✯ Conducted thorough checks of inspection test records and functional test report sheets to ensure quality and compliance.✯ Demonstrated awareness of international standards such as NEC, NEMA, IEEE, IEC, NFPA, ANSI, NETA, and API to maintain project compliance.✯ Supported control and instrumentation activities, participating in P&ID development and HAZOPs/LOPA workshops and ensuring technical requirements were met before instrument installation using data sheets, hookup, and isometric drawings. Show less

  • Instrumentation And Control Specialist

    Feb 2020 - May 2020

  • Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

    Apr 2018 - Jan 2020
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  SEPCOIII Shandong Electric Power Construction Corp.

  May 2020 - Nov 2021

  Instrumentation and Control Engineer

  ⭕ As a Senior Instrument and Control Engineer (Commissioning) at SEPCO III Pakistan, I played a pivotal role in ensuring the successful commissioning of various systems.Here are the key responsibilities and contributions during this role:✯ Actively participated in instrument and control system design activities, contributing to the overall controls architecture of the plant design and overseeing on-site implementation.✯ Prepared comprehensive instrument detail engineering documents, including instrument design basis & philosophy, instrument index, instrument I/O list, and instrument specification sheets to maintain project specifications and standards.✯ Participated in HAZOP workshops, factory, and site acceptance tests for all vendor/3rd party equipment and control systems to ensure the safety and quality of plant operations.✯ Managed the follow-up and closure of Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR), SAFER, and EHSS recommendations for the LEPCL plant.✯ Conducted pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for the LEPCL project, following Logic Diagrams, Control Narratives, and Cause and Effect analyses.✯ Reduced 15% system integration errors by reviewing MCC packages and evaluating the maturity of associated systems/subsystems before accepting invitations for MCC Walkthroughs.✯ Demonstrated proficiency in DCS system operation (EMERSON Ovations - 3.7 Version) and hands-on experience with SIEMENS S7-400 PLC (Sematic Manager), Allen Bradley PLCs, Control Logix (PAC), HMI, and Vibration Monitoring Systems (VMS). Familiarized with Chinese GB codes of power plants and their implementation in ongoing work. Show less

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  KEPCO KPS

  Dec 2021 - Oct 2022

  Instrumentation and Control Engineer

  ⭕ As an Instrument and Control Engineer at K Korea Electric Power Services Company, I played a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of various systems.Here's a summary of my key responsibilities and achievements:✯ Worked as Instrument and Control Engineer in KEPCO KPS at Lucky Electric Power Company 660 MW CFPP, Super Ultra Critical Power Plant Port Qasim Karachi.✯ Diagnosed instrumentation malfunctions or failures of operational equipment such as transmitters, RTDs, thermocouples, positioners, SOVs, relays, switches, and control monitoring devices, implementing corrective measures as necessary.✯ Adhered to all company Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) policies and Permit to Work (PTW) procedures to maintain awareness of safety hazards related to power plant operations.✯ Streamlined major shutdowns and turnarounds and increased 15% efficiency through meticulous organization of assignments and spare parts.✯ Provided preventive and corrective maintenance on control systems, including steam turbines, generators, compressors /pumps, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), RTU, Vibration Monitoring Systems (VMS), and Fire and Gas Detection Systems.✯ Executed maintenance, calibration, and tuning of turbine governing systems and burner management systems, alongside turbine interlock testing, DEH system tuning, and boiler interlock testing to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and operational integrity. Show less

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  JIGPC- Jazan Integrated Gasification and Power Company

  Oct 2022 - now

  Instrumentation and Control Engineer

  ⭕ As an Instrument and Control Engineer at JIGPC (Jazan Integrated Gasification and Power Company), I play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the Integrated Gasification and Combined Cycle Power Plant. Here are some of my key responsibilities and contributions:✯ Oversee key process areas within the project scope, including the Gasification Unit, Acid Gas Removal Unit, Hydrogen Recovery Unit, Soot Ash Recovery Unit, Sulphur Recovery Unit, and Power Generation Unit to ensure seamless integration and operational efficiency across all units.✯ Maintain awareness of international standards such as NEC, NEMA, IEEE, IEC, NFPA, ANSI, NETA, and API, and provide support for C&I activities, including P&ID development and participation in HAZOPs/LOPA workshops.✯ Ensure compliance with critical safety circuits (CCS), Safety Integrity Level (SIL), and Safety Instrumented System (SIS) in alignment with regulatory requirements to improve system reliability by 20% while reducing maintenance costs by 10%.✯ Provide pivotal engineering support and guidance throughout the commissioning phase of the integrated gasification and combined cycle power plant for a seamless startup and operation.✯ Execute loop tuning activities to optimize control system performance, manage instrumentation, and control commissioning and maintenance activities according to project timelines and milestones.✯ Demonstrate familiarity with Aramco commission and design standards to ensure compliance with industry best practices.✯ Ensure efficient resource allocation by contributing to the development of the annual budget for instrument and control systems and equipment maintenance.✯ Achieved a 20% reduction in downtime and a 10% increase in operational efficiency by managing inventory, conducting regular inspections of critical equipment, and implementing a comprehensive risk-based inspection and calibration program. Show less