Waqar Ahmed

Experience

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  Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation

  Jun 2008 - Jul 2008

  Internee

  Internship at Pakistan Steel Mills; assigned to the following areas of work: o Mechanical Repair & Heat Treatmento Steel Making Departmento Water Supply & Sewerage systemo Thermal Power Plant / Turbo Blower Station

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  Pakistan International Airlines

  Dec 2008 - Jan 2009

  Internee

  Internship at PIA Engineering ; assigned to the following areas of work for familiarization of :o Engine Overhaul Shopo Boeing and Airbus Line Maintenance Hangarso Component Overhaul Shopo Pneumatic Overhaul Shop

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  SUMICO Technologies Pvt Limited

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Project Engineer

  As a project engineer responsible for the field activities of Installation and Commissioning of complete Distributed Control System (OV010-WIN) Retrofit Project.

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  K-Electric

  May 2010 - Apr 2019

  Provide strategic guidance and direction to the generation team in shift for efficient, safe and reliable operation of the processes of the thermal cycle. Provide vision and leadership with management team to operation personnel to help set and achieve the goals & objectives of business unit. Initiate and manage ideas for continuous improvement in operations to optimize plant’s availability, reliability and efficiency. Supervise start-up, synchronization, loading up, shut down and handing over equipment for maintenance requirements. Major and minor faults investigations, restoration of station power supply after partial or total breakdown of supply. Prepare datasheets for equipment and processes to analyze performance and efficiencies. Prepare design layouts and specifications for commissioning of new equipment and processes. Real time performance evaluation and monitoring of the steam cycle and auxiliaries for optimum operation. Direct coordination with maintenance section for planning of maintenance activities including short/long outages. Prepare KPIs, daily generation statistics and SOPs / EOPs for major activities of the plantTraining/coaching to standardize performance of peers and staff.Administering BQPS operation section in accordance with the organogram. Manage and man every position according to the roles and responsibilities.Establish and implement standard operating procedures and policies for safe work permit system for all inspection, modification and maintenance activities on equipment and/or processes. Head of the Auxiliary Fire Fighting Squad.Ensure availability and prompt action in case of fire. Show less Planning and implementing routine and preventive maintenance of Boiler, Turbine & their auxiliaries, Water treatment Plant plant, H2 generation Plant & Fuel unloading station.Preparing detail work program of annual overhauling and short shut downs.Manage and development of the short and long term operation strategy for the plant and the development of a capable shift operator team to support that strategy. Root cause analysis of performance deficiencies & their improvement plans.Responsible for the development of commissioning and Operations procedures. Maintain the highest level of Safety and Environment and Health Standard by compliance the EHS international standards (OHSAS 18001 ,ISO 14001 & QMS 9001) Show less Supervise start-up and Shutdown of the units.Directing and leading operators and coordinating on going work with contract agency and other departments.Responsible for different voltage level switching include 0.4KV,6.6KV, 11Kv, 220 KV.In case of partial or total breakdown of supply, to restore the station supply in minimum possible time.Responsible for effective PTW system. using SAP (PM module) by ensuring personnel and equipment safety while equipment under operation or maintenance.Responsible for key parameters of plant like Heat rate, Auxiliary consumption, Daily generation with related parameters.Preparing daily plant generation report.Responsible for communication and co ordination with load dispatch center.Leading subordinate technical staff for maintenance related problem solving and trouble shooting. Compliance of company QHSE policy as per OHSAS 18001 ,ISO 14001 & QMS 9001. Show less

  • Shift Manager

    Jan 2016 - Apr 2019

  • Deputy Manager

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Assistant Manager

    Dec 2010 - Dec 2014

  • Trainee Engineer

    May 2010 - Nov 2010
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  The Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO)

  May 2019 - now

  Shift Manager

  Working as a Shift Manager Operations with HUBCO (Hub Power Services limited) at 330 MW Thar Energy Limited & 330 ThalNova Power Thar Limited.Leading a team of operators involved in the monitoring, controlling and operations of equipment associated with GE CFB Boiler and ALSTOM Turbine & Generator having a gross capacity of 330*2= 660 MW.-Commissioning Role:Responsible for Detailed Design and Commissioning.Development of Plant Operating Instructions & Procedures.Development of PTW (Permit to Work System) for TEL/TN Power Plant.Development of Operation Master Database.Responsible for Pre & Post Commissioning Tests.-O&M Phase:Lead control room/field team for Safe, reliable & efficient operation of complex.Co-ordinate with NPCC & SECMC personnel to comply demand/dispatch instructions as per PPA ,CSA & WUA.Responsible for team development and succession planning. Show less