Danish Qureshi

Experience

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  Engro Corp

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Intern

  - I learnt about the Electrical System of the plant & did the project on Excitation System of Gas Generators at EFert Site.-Did the comparative bid analysis for the generator excitation system and suggested the system that was meeting the requirements of Engro.-Activities: During my Internship, I also took part in extra curricular activities like playing cricket, table tennis, etc.

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  Sapphire Wind Power Company Limited

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2017

  Trainee Operations Engineer
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  The Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO)

  Oct 2017 - Mar 2024

  Working as a Deputy Manager - Electrical Maintenance at the 330MW Coal Fired Plant, Thar Energy Limited (TEL):• Development of maintenance procedures and regimes for electrical equipment in accordance with OEM recommendations.• Managing maintenance and engineering activities of 500kV Substation, 420MVA transformers, MV & LV switchgears, motors and VFDs, 455MVA generator, DC chargers, UPS, batteries, and plant auxiliaries, ensuring safe and reliable operation.• Managing and ensuring timely response to all emergency breakdowns and providing prompt corrective action to ensure plant availability and avoiding downtime.• Development and monitoring of annual budget for services, spares, routine maintenance, and outage activities.• Planning of annual outage maintenance activities, ensuring the timely availability of resources and spares for the effective execution of maintenance plans.• Planning of strategic spares, collaborating with the Commercial department for procurement, and conducting technical evaluations. • Conducting comprehensive RCAs, review of electrical equipment maintenance data and assessing the feasibility of implementing modifications to ensure enhanced reliability and efficiency in plant operations.• Coordinating with EPC team for the closure of punch-list points and addressing warranty defects.• Ensuring strict adherence and compliance to all HSE protocols.• Serving as the SIT coordinator of E&I department, responsible for maintaining and monitoring departmental Leading Indicators (LIs) and ensuring compliance with the Injury Prevention Plan (IPP).• Additional Assignment (Project Lead – PV): o Successfully managed the entire lifecycle, from design to commissioning, of two 234kW solar (PV) projects, seamlessly integrating them with the existing Diesel Engine based generation system (3x700kVA). o Accomplished significant annual operational cost savings of 80Mn. PKR through the implementation of a hybrid generation scheme. Show less Worked as a Project Engineer in the Project Management team for 2 x 330MW Coal-Fired Power Plants, Thar Energy Limited (TEL) & ThalNova Power Limited (TNPTL), based on General Electric Boiler, Turbine & Generator:• Executed the engineering, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical system for both plants from Owner’s side.• Led the review and finalization of the electrical detail design package for both plants, ensuring alignment with contracts, grid code, international standards, and good engineering practices.• Liaised with the government regulators to obtain design approvals for 500kV equipment and addressed matters related to the interconnection with the National grid.• Led the electrical section for the engineering and procurement of non-EPC projects (worth 50Mn. USD), including water pumping stations, shunt reactor, effluent schemes, etc.• Finalized inspection testing protocols (ITPs) with EPC and witnessed FATs and SATs of plant electrical equipment, including Switchgear, Motors, 500kV GIS, HV Transformers, and Protection and Control Panels.• Led the commissioning of electrical equipment and systems, ensuring adherence to project design specifications for optimal functionality. Collaborated with EPC for the resolution of issues and discrepancies observed during the commissioning.• Participated in pre-authorization and detail design PHA of various units/sections of the plant.• Prepared reports and presentations for monthly Project Review Meetings with senior management and stakeholders. Show less • Planned and executed routine and outage maintenance activities of electrical equipment, including 380MVA generators & transformers, 500kV GIS, switchgears, motors, DC, and UPS systems.• Conducted diagnostic testing and overhauling of the drives of 500kV GIS circuit breaker, disconnector switch, and earthing switch.• Performed major overhauling of generator, involving inspection, repairing, and testing of the generator stator and rotor.• Development of electrical maintenance and outage budgets based on various plant load-factor scenarios.• Safety coordinator of Electrical department. Responsible for monitoring and maintaining Leading Indicators i.e., conducting MSA, D-level meetings, closure of MSA observations, etc.• Conducting audit of maintenance SOPs through Job cycle check.• Conducted a study on common insulation failures in electrical machines, proposed remedial actions that can be taken at initial stages to enhance durability and lifespan.• Delivered internal training sessions on 'Tan𝛿 & Partial Discharge Testing' and 'Common Insulation Failures in Rotating Machines'. Show less

  • Deputy Manager - Electrical

    Sept 2022 - Mar 2024

  • Project Engineer

    Dec 2019 - Sept 2022

  • Senior Officer - Electrical

    Oct 2017 - Nov 2019
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  INTECH Automation & Intelligence

  Mar 2024 - now

  Sr. Project Engineer