Kashif Khan

Experience

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  Reliance

  Aug 2007 - Jul 2011

  Mechanical Manager

  #Installation and Maintenance of gas turbine LM2500, Centrifugal Compressors PCL 802,803, Gas Engines, pumps, valves, pipelines, coolers and associated utilities.# Track record of involvement in commissioning and start-up of India’s largest gas transportation infrastructure.# Led an array of tasks spanning start-up, commissioning, operations and maintenance of gas export compressors.# Gained insight on techno-commercial project elements including feasibility analysis, commercial/contractual affairs oversight, technical negotiations with vendors and project execution in line with SLAs. # Played an integral role in commissioning of gas turbine (Model PGT25+DLE - LM2500) of GE-Nuovo Pignone Aero derivative GTCs, including the conduct of prestart up checks, system readiness assurance and P&ID and document validation.# Responsible for maintenance activity of centrifugal compressor PCL 803 model of GE-NuovoPignone make.# Implemented cost effective solutions in asset management, troubleshooting, productivity improvements, maintenance management and root cause analysis and equipment overhauls.# Ensured that commissioning activities were thorough and complete to achieve a safe and smooth start-up.# Coordinated Major maintenance of PCL 802/803 compressor rotor replacement # Actively involved in multi-disciplinary teams and assisted with the delivery of commissioning procedures and check sheets, handover procedures, certification management and punch list procedures.# Breakdown Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Maintenance Order for External Services.# Refurbishment of spare parts, Preventive maintenance, Maintenance Plan Scheduling.# Handling Erection and Commissioning of Forced draft air cooled heat exchanger.# Responsible for maintenance activity of gas turbine such as offline water washing, journal bearing inspection Thrust bearing inspection.# Pre-commissioning and commissioning of plant piping which includes hydro-static test, nitrogen Helium leak test. Show less

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  GE

  Jul 2011 - Jun 2016

  Gas Turbine Field Engineer

  # Leading Planned Maintenance like CI, HGPI, MI, Upgrades, Retrofits, R&Ms of 9FA, 9E, 6FA gas turbines.# CBM Inspection of Gas Turbine components.# Leading installation and start up to COD of heavy duty gas turbines.# Played an integral role in commissioning/start-up of gas turbine.# Independently handled internal cross functional coordination# Supporting effective Scheduling / Planning the sequence of installation and start up with customer for on time completion of project# Led troubleshooting of complex system problems using strong problem solving techniques# Assigned as Installation TA and start-up of for 9FA, 9E heavy duty gas turbines.# Completion of project up to Commercial operation of the whole project# Resource / material /project planning for a fast track project.# Exercised independent judgment within standards/specifications and safe working practices/regulations pertaining to work.# Installation and start-up of 6FA, 9FA, 9E DNL & Standard combustor series gas turbine.# Site Assembly of Hydrogen cooled 324 series generator.# Foundation checks, filed alignment for gas turbines.# Generator field and hydrogen seal installation.# Coordinated Start up activates like Logic check, functional checks of turbine and it auxiliaries. # Commissioning of auxiliary systems like lube oil, fuel gas seal oil systems.# Commissioning/start-up of gas /liquid fuel systems# Commissioning of Generator seal oil systems and gas panel.# Co- ordinate all commissioning activities like Float check, Lift setting, IGV Calibration etc.# Installation of Evaporator cooler type inlet filter house and commissioning.# Coordinated Major Milestones like turning gear, Cranking, First fire, Full speed test, Sync test, Performance test etc.# Exercised independent judgment within standards/specifications and safe working practices/regulations pertaining to work.# Experience in start-up of HFO, LDO,Vanadium inhibitor, Dry cleaning systems related to Multi fuel 9E machines. Show less

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  John Crane Middle East

  Jun 2016 - now

  Key Account Manager at John Crane qatarDoing sales for JC product and servicesProviding support to customers

  • Key Account Sales Manager

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Senior Turbomachinery Engineer

    Jun 2016 - Nov 2022