Aamir Naseem

Experience

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  INET

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Applications Engineer

  Worked for INET Lahore for one year (1995 – 1996) as Applications Engineer

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  NFC

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Area Engineer (Instrument)

  Worked for NFC at Pakarab Fertilizers Multan for one year (1996 – 1997) as Area Engineer Instrument

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  ESB International

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2005

  I&C Engineer, Performance Engineer

  Rousch Power Plant (412MW on RFO, 450MW on Gas, 2 x Siemens V94.2 GTs + ST)Position held: Performance Engineer • Implementation of contractual agreements (O&M, PPA and GSA)• Conduct dependable capacity tests and heat rate tests and issue reports • Analysis of heat rate/capacity degradation & its commercial impact and strategies to minimize LDs• Plant performance monitoring and preparing periodic reports for top management, owners and lendersUch Power Plant (586MW on LOW BTU Gas, 2 x GE Frame 9E GTs + ST)Positions held: Graduate Trainee Engineer, Assistant Engineer, C&I Engineer Show less

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  Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Company

  Jul 2005 - Sept 2006

  Performance Engineer

  ADWEC, a subsidiary of ADWEA is the single buyer & seller of water & power in the Emirate of Abu DhabiPerformance Engineer• Worked in the Procurement & Contracts department with German & Australian managers.• Developed & implemented contractual agreements like power & water purchase agreements (PWPA) and gas sales agreements (GSA).• Conducted initial & annual performance testing of independent water & power plants (IWPP).• Evaluated bid proposals for setting up new IWPPs, developed fuel demand models for IWPPs and finalized PWPA schedules.Highlights• Participated in developing power sales & power purchase agreements with various neighboring emirates. • Evaluated bid proposals for acquisition & expansion of Fujairah Water & Power Plant Show less

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  Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB)

  Sept 2006 - Sept 2007

  Thermal Power Generation Expert

  PPIB is the One Window Facilitator to promote private sector participation in the power sector of Pakistan Thermal Power Generation Expert• Coordinated all activities – pre-qualifications, selection of bidders, preparation of terms of reference, monitoring & review of feasibility studies, issue of LOI/LOS, financial & tariff analysis, preparation of presentations & progress reports – related to management of assigned Independent Power Projects• Coordinated with all stakeholders including WAPDA, NEPRA, Ministry of Water & Power, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Resources, SSGC, PSO, Shell, multinational consultants and IPPs.• Prepared the frameworks for fuel oil supply agreements (FSA) & competitive fuel pricing for IPPs under Power Policy 2002. Reviewed FSA for ICB projects • Finalized new tariff structure & bid evaluation methodology for ICB projects in collaboration with PPIB consultants.• Analyzed tariff proposals for fast-track expansion of IPP projects and proposals from leading business houses for setting up new power projects.Assigned Independent Power Projects• Two 1000 MW – 1200 MW imported coal based (ICB) integrated power projects near Karachi• 120 MW Combined Cycle Power Project based on low BTU Kandra gas at Sukkur. Show less

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  Eastern Power Company Limited

  Sept 2007 - Jun 2008

  General Manager

  • Anchored successful efforts of the EPCO team towards achieving financial closure for the company’s 163 MW RFO fired combined cycle power plant.• Initialized Implementation Agreement with PPIB & negotiated power purchase agreement (PPA).• Liaised with National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and settled tariff related issues.• Drafted, negotiated & finalized fuel supply agreement (FSA) and operation & maintenance (O&M) agreement.• Coordinated selection of EPC contractor, drafting & negotiation of agreement and signed the EPC contract with the Etimaad Engineering. Show less

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  GE Power

  Jun 2008 - now

  • Lead a team of Performance & Risk Managers and Continuous Monitoring Leader to monitor $4 billion cost backlog• Drive improved Outage and Business performance across CS Portfolio consisting of 342 covered units under 74 CS contracts spanning over 5 sub-regions of Middle East & Africa region• Cost and Risk Management of the assigned CS Portfolio• Work closely with regional repairs network, service directors, productivity teams, and shop operations to proactively drive cost and cycle management• Coordinate with operations and field services team to ensure adherence to productivity plans and to optimize cost• Responsible for region’s Productivity CC budget Show less Highlights• Made significant contributions to the piloting and implementation of Industrial Internet (Predictivity) solutions at Sapphire Power Plant which became the 1st site in the globe with live Industrial Internet.• Rated Excellent in performance appraisals in the last 3 years. Won 8 GE awards for contributions in various areas in the last 3 years. Received 3 CSR Business Excellence Awards for employee engagement, environment and occupational health & safety.• Spearheaded efforts and contributed to the site’s IMS – ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OSHAS 18001 – certification.• Renowned for achieving and maintaining exemplary EHS performance record at the site.• Successfully mobilized 3 combined cycle power plant sites – Balloki, Muridke & Saif – for O&M services.Plant Manager, Dec 2009 to date• In charge of providing operation & maintenance (O&M) services to the Muridke Combined Cycle Power Cycle Power Plant of Sapphire Electric Company Ltd– Plant configuration: 2 GE 6FA GTs, 2 HRSGs & 1 ST with 225 MW Gross capacity – with P&L accountability for GE & client financial expectations (Mar 2011 to date) • Assure achievement of maximum plant availability at lowest heat rate in a safe, reliable, economical & environmentally friendly manner. • Hire, lead, mentor & motivate a team of 43 permanent employees – including 3 senior managers & 12 engineers – and a workforce of around 100 at the worksite eliciting superior performances. • Formulate, implement and enforce systems, policies & procedures aligned to GE global framework assuring safe, reliable, cost effective operations compliant with regulatory requirements.• Implement and assure adherence to GE EHS policies & procedures and GE integrity standards to safeguard GE’s worldwide reputation.• Worked as Plant Manager supervising O&M of the 225 MW Bhikki combined cycle power plant of Halmore Power Generation Company (Dec 2009 to Mar 2011) Mobilization Manager, Jun 2008 to Dec 2009 Show less

  • Performance and Risk Team Leader for MEA Region (Middle East & Africa)

    Jul 2016 - now

  • Plant General Manager

    Jun 2008 - Jul 2016