Asad Iqbal

Asad iqbal

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  • About me

    Shift Charge Engineer at Alba Power Operations & Utilities 3500 MW CCPP| GE.Alstom 13E2 & 9HA.01| Power Generation, Switching, Transmission & Distribution || GE9HA.01 | Frame 9E | SIEMENS V94.2 || NEBOSH (IGC) cert.

  • Education

    • Nebosh

      2019 - 2020
      Igc-1, gc-2 & gc-3 distinctions
    • University of engineering and technology, taxila

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelors in engineering mechanical engineering a+
    • University of engineering and technology, lahore

      2010 - 2012
      Masters in engineering (thermal power) mechanical engineering a
  • Experience

    • Southern electric power company limited

      Aug 2009 - Sept 2012
      Shift engineer
    • Tnb remaco pakistan (private) limited

      Oct 2012 - Jan 2015
      Shift charge engineer

      • To Operate and monitor all Plant Systems, Instruments , Parameters and Equipment under normal and emergency situation in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with SOPs• To look for new opportunities and changes for developing necessary procedures for plant modifications so as to enhance the reliability and availability of the complex.• To keep and maintain logs and diagnosing problems and taking necessary remedial measures to avoid unnecessary forced outage of complex.• To develop highly motivated and well trained flexible workforce in order to maximize the team contribution towards achieving the complex objectives.• To ensure occupational safety for Plant , People and Environment.• To analyse the Audit reports and coordinate with HSE department for rectification. • To ensure that capital and efforts are put to the most profitable use.• Prepare/Check Dispatch Reports ,Generation Reports.• Prepare Daily Generation Reports having SFC, Thermal Efficiency, Availability and capacity factor • Communication through Phone and Fax with National Power Control Center Islamabad, Regional Control Center Islamabad and local Grid Station. Provide assistance in deployment of Operation team.• Supervision of shift team during Plant start up preparation, plant start up and subsequent plant operation. Synchronization of grid, start up and stoppage of engines, turbine and auxiliary system as per demand. • Trouble shooting in case of any abnormality and initiate remedial measures to prevent unnecessary down time or forced outage.• Performing the maintenance turnover routines regarding operation staff according to relevant SOPs.Analyze the operation data and report the management regarding any non conformance.• Supervise the fuel decanting activities.• Prepare the SOPs and work instructions for operators and conduct trainings regarding these SOPs. Show less

    • Nishat chunian limited

      Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
      Sr. operations engineer

       Assist Manager Operations in general shift to perform daily activities and to prepare reports. To look for new opportunities and changes for developing necessary procedures for plant modifications so as to enhance the reliability and availability of the complex. To ensure the Implementation of EHS procedures (Permit System i.e; Issuance, Isolations and De-isolations) To carry out periodic safety drill and ensure the Implementation of emergency response SOPs To prepare Monthly Training plan and provide training to subordinate staff regarding machines and PPA Use the ERP software to generate Work requests, PTW & cancellation. To comply with all EHS policies & Quality assurance procedures as developed and implemented at site in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, preliminary investigation & Troubleshooting of various operational issues. Performance monitoring of the complex especially regarding Heat rate to maximize the efficiency of the complex. To prepare / check Capacity Purchase Price (CPP) & Energy Purchase Price (EPP) invoices and Upload in ERP software. Communicate with NPCC and CPPA regarding capacity payment & Energy Payment deductions and to minimize them. Communicate with NPCC regarding Running hours of machines & plan upcoming schedule outages To prepare Monthly & Quarterly reports that provide to Organization head. To ensure Implementation of SOPs & set Complex KPI targets. Show less

    • Kot addu power company limited (kapco)

      Dec 2017 - May 2022
      Shift operations engineer & safety controller

       Authorized safety controller having hands-on experience in Operations of Gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs and LV, MV & HV Switchgears. Operation of eclipse for work permit & LOTO system To supervise, Operate and monitor all Plant Systems, Parameters and Equipment under normal and emergency situation in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with standard operating procedures and OEM recommendations. Identify abnormal parameters, predict potential faults, raise job cards in Q4CAMMSoftware and also propose the remedial action. Develop operational procedures and Standard Isolations to ensure the operation of plant according to standard procedures, OEM recommendation and at targeted efficiency. Suggest the Improvement in operational procedures by evaluating and recommending process re-design, cost of implementation and outcome of suggested ideas. Participate as representative of Operation team in daily planning meeting. Responsible to establish safety from system during MOHs, HGPIs, CIs and washing outages. Maintain safe working environment by enforcing SOPs and KAPCO safety rules. Preparation, cancelation of safety document and restoration of plant after completion of work. Participation in meetings of safety steering committee. Perform routine daily activities and to prepare generation, incident and fault RCA reports. To carry out periodic safety drill and ensure the Implementation of emergency response SOPs. To prepare Monthly Training plan and provide training to subordinate staff regarding machines and PPA. To comply with all EHS policies & Quality assurance procedures as developed and implemented at site in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, preliminary investigation & Troubleshooting of various operational issues. Performance monitoring of the complex especially regarding Heat rate to maximize the efficiency of the complex. Show less

    • Tnb remaco

      May 2022 - Jan 2023
      Shift charge engineer & safety controller
    • Aluminium bahrain

      Jan 2023 - now
      Shift charge engineer

      I am working as a Shift Charge Engineer & Senior Authorized Person (EHV Safety controller) in Aluminium Bahrain Power Plant which is one of the largest smelter in the world having 3500 MW CCPP with GE Alstom 13E2 and 9HA.01.It has 220 KV GIS, 132 KV GIS, 33 KV GIS for Transmission as well as export to EWA, 6.6 KV for Power plant auxiliary and 11 KV substations along with 380V and 220 V substations for distribution of Power in the smelter.I am responsible for Power Plant Operations, switching, Transmission and distribution. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Effective use of microsoft excel

      Innovative
      May 2019
    • Effective use of microsoft powerpoint

      Innovative
      May 2019
    • Fire fighting techniques & fire prevention management

      C.i.w.c & e
      Jan 2013
    • Lean six sigma green belt

      Aluminium bahrain
      May 2023
    • Safety training

      Osalp international
      Aug 2011
    • Advance first aid & cpr certification

      Pakistan red crescent society (prcs)
      Dec 2019
    • Iso 9001 lead auditor - quality certification

      Piqc institute of quality
      Jul 2021
    • Gas turbines masterclass

      Global industries intelligence
    • Strategic vision

      Timelenders
      May 2018
    • Power system protection

      Prescon engineering
      Jun 2021
    • Root cause analysis

      Pstd - pakistan society for training and development
      Jun 2019
    • Transition from ohsas 18001:2007 to iso 45001:2018 ohsms

      Piqc institute of quality
    • High impact presentation

      Pstd - pakistan society for training and development
      Jan 2020