Experience

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  General electric international inc usa

  May 1999 - Aug 2001

  Control room / plant operator

  • Gas Turbine of General Electric Model no. LM6000PA• Gas Turbine control system of Woodward group, Netcon 5000.• Gas compression station.• DCS, Contronics P of M/s. Hartmann & Braun.• Steam Turbine Mitsubishi & their associated auxiliaries.• Heat Recovery Steam Generators (Boilers) Natural Circulation and their associated auxiliaries.• Diesel storage tanks and purifying skids.• De-mineralization Water Plant. Waste Water Treatment Plant, Oily Waste Treatment Plant.• Instrument Air compressors of M/s. Atlas Copco.• 132kv, 6kv & 380kv switchgear.• Handling system in case of low high frequency transients.• Operation of all types of Pumps, Motors.• Air cold condenser with all auxiliaries.• To control Boiler level feed water supply demand and steam pressure requirement.• Log-out / tag -out, Supervise the isolation and normalization procedure for equipment/systems.• Write shift technical chronological and general log.• Communication with national power control center (NPCC) regarding load demands or shutdown. Show less

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  Ansaldo energia

  Sept 2001 - Oct 2002

  Turbine / plant operator

  • Worked 0ne year with Ansaldo at their Commissioning project in A 235 MW combined cycle thermal power plant of M/s. Tenaga National Berhad Malaysia Mirpur Mathello (Sindh) Pakistan.• Coordination pre-commissioning & commissioning activities, review PI&Ds, equipment raise operational punch list follow up contractually.

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  Tnb liberty power combined cycle complex

  Oct 2001 - May 2007

  Shift supervisor

  Power Plant Operations & Supervision:• Supervised, controlled, and coordinated all operational activities of a 235 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant to ensure timely and efficient production, adhering to schedules, quality, cost, and safety standards.• Ensured safe startup and shutdown of the plant as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).• Responsible for fuel handling operations, including gas treatment, filtration, heating, pressure reduction, and metering. Turbine & Generator Operations:• Extensive experience in rolling and synchronizing:• V-94.2 Siemens 145 MW Gas Turbine• ABB Single Cylinder 79 MW Steam Turbine• 132 kV Grid System• Operation of HRSG (Heat Recovery Steam Generator) with forced circulation: 330 t/h at 84 bars.• Managed 6 kV Pumps (LP, HP Feed, CW Pumps) via VFD control as per plant load requirements.• Optimized GT Fogging System to enhance plant production by increasing gas turbine load.• Maximized GT IGV & TETC Control System for higher efficiency.• Operated HRSG Duct Firing System to increase plant production by boosting steam turbine load.• Cooling Towers • Managed Canal & Well Water Treatment System• Monitored and controlled BOP (Balance of Plant) & Utilities Systems.• Black Start DGs (2 x 2.5 MVA each)• Emergency DG (400 KVA)• Ensured proper inspection and scheduled maintenance of firefighting equipment. High Voltage & Electrical Systems• Managed 132 kV substation with Double Busbar & One-and-Half Breaker Scheme (SF6 Gas Insulated).Operational Safety & Performance Optimization• Ensured plant operations within Technical Limits outlined in PPA (1994), GSA, and SOPs.• Conducted safe plant startups, shutdowns, and black start procedures to avoid WAPDA energy imports.• Handled plant trip emergencies & blackouts effectively.• Identified abnormal parameters, predicted potential faults, and implemented remedial actions.• Participated in fault investigations and recommended corrective measures Show less

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  Aes lalpir thermal power station

  May 2007 - Aug 2011

  Operations engineer

  • To supervise, control and co-ordinate 730 MW Thermal power plant all operations activities to ensure timely and effective plant production in accordance with established schedules, quality, and cost and time objectives. Responsible for safe start up/shut down of the plant as per the Standard Operating Procedures.• Co-ordination with WAPDA for day to day plant operations.• Co-ordination with other area engineers for the safe operations of the plant.• To run the Tag Out office to ensure the safe & proper isolation and de-isolation of the system.• To generate daily & performance reports and carry out analysis.• The Planning, developing, implementing & reviewing the operational jobs/reporting through main saver.• Preparation of Monthly Reports, KPIs & Area Performance Presentations to top management on monthly & quarterly basis.• Designing, reviewing the existing system and recommending various system modifications to enhance the productivity and efficiency.• Managing internal & external audits system.Accomplishments included:• Annual Outages / Shutdowns Coordination in Steam turbine (365 MW X2) & Boiler (1200 ton) • Involved in Quality control, Budgeting, Planning, KPI’s tracking and Sop’s preparation. Show less

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  Marafiq

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2013

  Shift supervisor/commissioning engineer

  Participate in 2 x 275 MWs Thermal Power Plant commissioning activities, raise operational punch list items and warranty claims as appropriate. Attend training programme sessions. Learn, support and assist in continuous improvement of HSSEQ policies and procedures. Review vendors’ operating manuals. Draft operating procedures necessary for Plant operations and participate in SAP development and implementation. • Enforce HSE and Quality policies and procedures, and ensure that all HSE measures and precautions are strictly considered and taken care of during the execution of operations activities to avoid any activity which might lead to Health Safety and Environment issues/incidents. • To supervise, control and co-ordinate 4 x 127 MW Thermal power plants all operations activities to ensure timely and effective plant production in accordance with established schedules, quality, and cost and time objectives. • • Validate Work Permits and Lock out Tag out (LOTO) safety requirements for each work performed in the Plant as required by HSE procedures. • Maintains efficient, cost effective and reliable Operations in order to avoid Plant downtime to meet Plant production targets. Ensure daily instructions are fully understood, well applied and implantation monitored. • Report any abnormalities to Maintenance. • Attempt all possible actions of reducing equipment downtime and ensuring high Plant availability. • Participate in trouble-shooting investigations, identify operations trends, perform root causes analysis and recommend corrective actions to support Plant Operations continuous improvement. Show less

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  Lalpir & pakgen power limited

  Oct 2013 - Feb 2025

  To lead the Operations of 730 MW power plant and manage all operations related activities in accordance with contractual requirements and defined quality, cost & HSE standards, to ensure effective achievement of production targets, whilst ensuring operational efficiency.• Strategy & Plans: - Develop the Operations-departmental strategy in line with the overall Plant’s strategy to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departmental strategies across. • People Management: - Manage the effective achievement of the team’s objectives through setting objectives, managing performance, developing the team and providing formal and informal feedback to maximize overall performance, engagement and motivation.• Operations Management: - Lead and effectively manage all aspects of power generation within LalPir/PakGen plants to ensure efficient operations, whilst maintaining a critical focus on safety and quality. Work with all related parties to troubleshoot and resolve critical operational issues in order to facilitate timely. • Maintenance and Outage Support: - Together with Maintenance department, plan and facilitate the implementation of planned preventative and corrective maintenance programs, ensuring timely repair of critical equipment so as to minimize downtime and forced outages. • Health, Safety, Security & Environment: - Ensure compliance to all relevant health, safety, security and environmental management policies, procedures and controls across the department to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance and a responsible environmental attitude. • Policies, Processes, Systems & Procedures: - Develop and ensure the implementation of Operation’s department work instructions, policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service. Show less To lead operations of two Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Japan units 02 x 365 MW Thermal power plant having 1200 ton/hrs. boiler, condensing turbine and Hydrogen cooled generator and 1.24 MW solar power plant, 220 KV grid, 11KV SWGR control and manage all operations related activities in accordance with contractual requirements of PPA, FSA, operating procedures and defined quality, cost & HSE standards, to ensure effective achievement of generation targets, whilst ensuring operational efficiency. Manage the effective achievement of the team’s objectives through setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing the team and motivation. Cascade of the Plant’s operational strategy to develop production plans and lead the effective monthly and daily scheduling of plant shift operations in line with the approved strategies. Lead and effectively manage all aspects of power generation within LalPir/Pakgen plants to ensure efficient operations, whilst maintaining a critical focus on safety and quality. Work with all related parties to troubleshoot and resolve escalated/critical operational issues in order to facilitate timely achievement of production objectives whilst ensuring minimal liquidity damages. Set the targets for plant KPIs during startup including HSD, HFO consumption, import of electricity during peak and non-peak hrs. and MDI etc. and, during normal operation, plant heat rate, fuel rate, fuel quality, and equipment efficiency. Liaise with National Power Control Centre for Scheduling Outages and Major Overhauls in accordance with PPA, Day Ahead, Week ahead, Month ahead Quarter Ahead and Year Ahead Notifications. Liaise with Maintenance department, plan and facilitate the implementation of planned preventative and unplanned corrective maintenance programs. Ensure compliance to all relevant health, safety, security and environmental management policies. Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Oct 2013 - Feb 2025

  • Operations Manager

    Oct 2013 - Feb 2025