Aamir Ali

Experience

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  NTPC Limited

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2016

  Student Trainee

  Observed the operation and working principles of a 210 MW generator and its associated excitation system, gaining insights into power generation and distribution processes.Participated in the commissioning and testing of a 500 kVA transformer, assisting with insulation resistance testing and observing the validation of operational parameters under the supervision of experienced engineers.

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  Electro Allied Products

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2017

  Industrial Trainee

  Assisted in the assembly and basic wiring of industrial control panels, ensuring alignment with design specifications under the guidance of senior engineers.Observed and participated in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) processes in coordination with clients, gaining early exposure to quality assurance practices and customer interaction in electrical system delivery.

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  Cairn Oil and Gas

  Jul 2018 - now

  • Engineering Leadership: Spearheaded the conceptualization, design, and engineering for the successful first ASP injection project in Asia’s largest onshore oil field (Mangala), managing a project worth $1.2 million and ensuring technical compliance and project feasibility.• Technical Review & Compliance: Responsible for the review and approval of critical technical documents, including datasheets, electrical drawings, and system specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project and safety standards.• Project Management & Execution: Successfully managed engineering aspects of 20+ brownfield and greenfield projects, ensuring alignment with project lifecycle cost estimates, scope, and schedules.• Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinated with 5+ internal teams and external contractors to resolve engineering challenges, optimize designs, and streamline project implementation, ensuring minimal delays.• System Studies & Analysis: Led 10+ electrical system studies (e.g., load flow, short circuit analysis, and equipment sizing) using ETAP, enhancing system reliability and performance.• Safety & Standards: Ensured adherence to safety protocols and industry regulations, contributing to the completion of projects with zero safety incidents. Participated in 5+ HAZID/HAZOP studies, identifying and mitigating potential risks. Show less • Power Reliability & Operations: Operated and maintained the world’s longest continuously heated and insulated 24” crude oil pipeline using Skin Effect Heat Management System (SEHMS) technology, ensuring consistent power availability and system reliability, even at remote sites.• Troubleshooting & Asset Reliability: Led troubleshooting and resolution of issues across critical electrical systems, including 1 MW gas engine generators, fuel gas compressors, and motor control systems, significantly reducing downtime and improving asset reliability.• System Upgrades: Led multiple projects to enhance power reliability, including the installation of gas engine generators at remote sites and solar panel systems, reducing grid dependency and ensuring sustainable power.• Predictive Maintenance Integration: Integrated IIoT devices and Asset Performance Management (APM) software to transition to predictive maintenance, resulting in a 40% reduction in equipment failures and optimizing asset performance.• Maintenance Strategy Enhancement: Transitioned from traditional preventive maintenance to condition-based monitoring, leveraging real-time data to enhance equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and optimize operational efficiency.• Safety & Compliance: Ensured adherence to stringent safety protocols and CEA regulations while actively participating in HAZOP and HAZID studies to maintain a safe and compliant working environment. Show less • Performed preventive maintenance of critical electrical systems, including transformers, switchgear, and motor control centers, ensuring reliability and minimizing downtime.• Gained hands-on experience with the online Permit to Work (PTW) system and SAP-PM, using these tools to ensure safe execution of on-site maintenance activities, track schedules, document tasks, and allocate resources efficiently.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including mechanical and instrumentation departments, to align maintenance activities with the company’s operational goals.• Developed an understanding of interdepartmental coordination for smooth project execution and operational efficiency. Show less

  • Dy. Lead- Project Engineer

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Electrical Engineer

    Apr 2019 - Mar 2023

  • Graduate Engineering Trainee

    Jul 2018 - Mar 2019