FAHEEM KHALID

Phone: 0966-582278549
DHURMA RIYADH SAUDI ARABIA Email: Faheemkhalid2@gmail.com
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
A competent Engineer with Thirteen(13) years of professional experience (at 8 plus of which in Saudi Arabia)
in HV, EHV substations, Transmission Lines, Combined Cycle Power Plants, and Hydro Power Plants and in
managing EPC projects Management assignments include Planning, Engineering Construction
Erection/Installation, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, Testing, Pre-commissioning, Commissioning,
Monitoring & Controlling and project execution with a leading company in the EPC sector. My experience
includes the development and implementation of Project Quality Management requirements for design,
construction, installation, commissioning, and the development and execution of behavioral-based programs,
positive quality and safety interventions, and inspections. Steering successful deployment of Power EPC
projects by defining scope, setting timelines, analyzing requirements, and identifying dependencies.

CORE COMPETENCIES

 Design Review  Construction Management  Project Management

 Technical Support  Quality Control  Quality Assurance
 Pre Commissioning/  Equipment Installation  Site Supervision
Commissioning  Troubleshooting  Power Station
 EHV & ELV  Testing & Evaluation  Vendor Negotiation
 Substations

Technical Skills: MS Office, Bluebeam, Encompass, MS Project, AutoCAD

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1.) GTC Consultant of Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) 9/2017-PRESENT
Senior QA/QC Electrical Engineer – PP13 1800MW CCPP Associated with 380/132/13.8KV GIS Riyadh
The PP13 project, an EPCM Services contract for a large 1800 MW combined cycle gas turbine-based power
plant is considered WorleyParsons the largest project in the power sector, and one of the largest power
projects in the Kingdom. The plant is a part of Saudi Arabia's power generation and transmission expansion
program which supports the growing domestic and industrial demands of the Kingdom. Two power blocks
(Block 10 & 20), each block includes 3 GTG + 3 HRSG + 1STG and 1 Air-cooled condenser (ACC). BSP 9040
380/132/13.8KV will be connected with the power plant.
 Responsible for design review and approval of the Contract documents like IFC, Shop drawings, As-
built drawings, Material Submittals, Method Statements- Installation and T&C, ITP’s.
 Working closely with the project team to ensure implementation of Electrical works-EHV, HV, LV,
and ELV and meeting Client’s requirements in compliance with Project Specifications.
 Conduct walk-downs of systems & ensure safe turnover from Contractor to Client.
 Ensure conformance to company and department design standards, procedures, and specifications.
 Liaising with Client, Consultant and Contractor on determining Technical and Contractual matters.
 Manage overall testing and inspection activities in coordination with the construction, monitor and
analyze the results of tests and measurements, and maintain critical records.
 Attend technical discussion/ Meetings with the client, contractor representatives to support design
& all construction related matters –i.e. Various Technical issues, design & project progress assist
operations support teams in incident and management and root cause analysis.
  To follow-up, all site work performed and Inspection of the permanent works including delivered
materials to verify conformance with contract quality requirements and compliance as per design
Implement Quality Control activities on site with the stabilized Quality Control Program. ITP
Procedures based on Construction Schedule, such as installation and testing.
 Preparations of electrical scope of work, technical specifications with respect to international
standards like NEC , IEEE,IEC and project quality plan.
 Erection testing & commissioning of GTG GSUT, STG, UAT, Segregated phase bus ducts, Excitation
Transformers,13.8KV & 6.9KV Distribution Transformers,13.8KV,6.9 Switchgears, Motor Control
Centers,480V Distribution Boards.125V DC battery banks, Charger & UPS System.
 Experience specifying, application in design, test witnessing the entire spectrum of Power system
equipment including Gas/Steam Turbine Generators, Medium/Low voltage switchgears, UPS, VFD,
Power transformers, Dry Type Transformers/LV motors, DC Chargers with Batteries, Protective
relaying, Motor Control Centers and starters.
 Supervise inspection, installation, testing and commissioning low current system (Lighting & Small
Power System), Earthing and Lighting Protection System and for all ELV System – Fire alarm and
Detection, BMS system, Wireless and PAGA system, Telephone Voice, Fiber optics, Data Cabling
System, Master Clock System (MCS) and access system.
 Verification and Confirmation of ELCB and MCB trip test, Protection Relay setting and test,
Automatic transfer test, Signaling and alarm test. Motor starter setting and test, Motor running test,
Protective trip alarm test, Check UPS & Batteries function, check energizer and operate all circuits.
Check earth fault, preparing inspection & testing report. Preparation of loop packages for loop
checking and pre-commissioning activities.
 Assist to check the DCS signals with the PLC and DCS system. Loop check (cold & hot) of different
instruments during the pre-commissioning work
 Coordination with the maintenance and commissioning team related with maintenance activities
during start all Electrical equipment, Transformers, switchgears, MCC, UPS and batteries, Chargers,
MCC, DB, Motors, Switchboards, HVAC MCC, Lighting system etc.

2.) Masar Consulting Engineers Consultant for Saudi Electricity, Riyadh Saudi Arabia
QA/QC Electrical Engineer 12/2014 - 8/2017
3.) Trans Mark International Pvt.Ltd Lahore, Lahore Pakistan
Electrical Engineer 01/2012- 12/2014
4.). Sambu Construction Co, Ltd, Mirpur AJK Pakistan
Electrical Engineer 07/2010- 12/2011
Duties & Key Responsibilities for the above companies are summarized as below:
 Responsible for design review and approval of the Contract documents like IFC, Shop drawings, As built
drawings, Material Submittals, Method Statements- Installation and T& C, ITP’s.
 Liaising with Client, Consultant and Contractor on determining Technical and Contractual matters.
 Attend technical discussion/ Meetings with the client, contractor representatives regarding progress,
procurement, engineering, construction, quality, testing and commissioning.
 Preparation of a daily and weekly progress reports including installation, material delivery status and
testing and commissioning. Analysis of any problem which is likely to affect the progress of the project.
 Raising Non-Conformance report (NCR) for any discrepancies in implementation regarding specifications
and standards. Suggested for correct action follow-up closely and closing the NCR.
 Ensuring the project quality plan and procedures are implemented during construction period. Review
and checking of RFI/T (inspection /test) record including testing inspection & installation.
 Ensure that the contractor follows environmental, safety and health programs.
 Responsible for site Implementation & Inspecting Construction work - Electrical Services, EHV, ELV
System services for compliance with Contract Plans, Specification, Standards Code (SEC, NEMA, NFPA,
IEC, IEEE, UL) and Local Authority Regulation.
 Sound Knowledge of electrical wiring diagrams & Schematic / Single Line Diagram.
 Supervision of erection, testing and commissioning of 380KV GIS (7 DIA′s ½ breaker scheme),132KV GIS
(28 bays Double bus single breaker scheme) & 33KV GIS (34 Bays). Field assembling of Gas Insulated Bus
(GIB) as per approved layout. Installation, testing of CBs, CT′s & VT′s, Dis-Connectors, ES, surge arrestors
and HV outdoor equipment′s and erection of 13.8KV metal-clad switchgear.
 Witness of HIPOT test of 380KV,132KV & 33KV GIS. Function & Interlocks checked of GIS 380KV (1/2
Scheme) 132KV (Double bus single breaker). Timing tests of DS/ES, CB and contact resistance test of C.B.
Bus bar stability test of 380KV,132KV,33KV GIS & contact resistance of bus bar
 Erection, testing and commissioning of, SST’s 2000KVA, SGT’s 380/33KV 100MVA, 380/132KV 502 MVA,
GT’s 132/13.8KV 67MVA, Shunt Reactors 120MVAR and 40 MVAR.
 Supervision and inspection of all kinds of panels LCC, Control, Communication, SAS, Protection, AC and
DC distribution panels battery charger, UPS, Battery banks including termination and testing.
 Expertise to excuse Functional check of switchgear, auxiliary, control and distribution panels.
 Supervision of installation of Capacitor banks for 33kv (10MVAR), and 13.8KV (7MVAR).
 Supervise, inspection and testing EHV, MV, LV, ELV, communication, cables pulling / laying, dressing with
Termination and make sure it is connected according to wiring diagrams, cable list and SLD.
 Supervise and inspection of Installation of cable raceways (tray, ladder, support and conduit) for EHV,
MV, LV, ELV, data and Fiber optic cables.
 Supervision, inspection and testing of normal lights, emergency lights and lighting poles.
 Assistance for SCADA testing which includes interlock, signal and measurements.
 Fully aware of new control switching technology “Substation Automation System – SAS” switches and
HMI with IEC 61850.Taking part to check the loop test signals with Scada Punch List.
 To execute appropriate Electrical activities required to ensure integrity & reliability for the safe and
efficient operation, Execution & Maintenance of the project based on the specification, approval &
Authority Standards.
 To Co-ordinate with Consultant and Supplier for the approval Shop Drawings, As-Built Drawing, Material
 Submittals& Installation and Testing and Commissioning Method statement and WIR&MIR.
 Review and develop the Testing and Commissioning Procedure.
 Preparing and issuing daily, weekly and monthly reports of inspection and testing activities at the site.
 Complete responsibility to decide on the day to day work that needs to be carried out by subordinates
including, scheduling of activities, assigning task to groups or individuals, the accuracy of work to
conduct, supplying resources & dealing with operational issue & problems.
 Clearance of punch list with the coordination of consultant and client.
 Inspection, Testing & commissioning of HVAC System & ELV (AHU, Roof Top Units, Precision Units,
Package Units), HVAC Ducts and Dampers, Water Treatment, Sewage Water, Fire Fighting system (fire
alarm, access system, public address, Hydrant, Sprinkle, Jockey & Diesel Pumps, FM 200).
 Witness of testing & commissioning, Governor System (Digital governor input/output signal check,
Leakage oil tank test, Wicket and Runner blade opening/closing time adjustment, Governor load
rejection test, Governor Load increasing /decreasing test. Hub Oil tank test), Excitation System (Function
checks, under excitation test, Voltage, No load test, IR test, Input/output checks).
 Witnessing of site testing & commissioning of Rotations Test without Voltage and with Voltage, tests
after Synchronization, test with Connected Network, Multiple unit test.
Projects undertaken for the above companies are summarized as below:
1). New South West 380/132/33/13.8KV BSP # 9052 Riyadh Metro:
Construction of New Southwest 380/132/33/13.8KV BSP# 9052 Riyadh Metro including complete protection,
metering, control, communication & SCADA equipment. The Substation equipped with Substation Automation
System & remotely controlled from the Energy Control Center through SCADA system, communication System
& gateway. The monitoring Control & Protection system has IEC 61850 Standard based on SAS. The Project
has two remote end substations 9026 & 9004.

2.) 500/220/11KV AIS New Lahore Substation and Associated Transmission:

The substation consists of four 500KV bays. The 500KV & 220KV bays are arranged in ½ breaker Scheme. The 500KV
transmission lines tapped at this substation through an In and out arrangement. 220KV S/C T/L tapped in the 220KV
switchyard. Two 3x250 MVA,525/231/23KV auto-transformer banks to inter 500KV and 220KV switchyard along
with allied equipment’s, and one 12/20MVA 220/11.5KV Power Transformer.

3). 220/132/11KV GIS Shalamar Lahore Pakistan:

220kV two Line Bays, three 220/132kV 160 MVA Auto transformer Bays and one Bus Coupler Bay. 132kV GIS
having four-line Bays, one 132/11.5kV 6.3 MVA Power Transformer Bay and one bus coupler Bay, related MV
Switchgear, Battery Banks, Chargers, Control, Protection, LCC, SCADA, AC/DC Panels and communication
system.
4). New Bong Escape Hydro Electric Power Complex 84MW:
This is Pakistan first Hydro IPP built on a BOOT basis. Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of
four bulb turbines (each 21MW) generating units,11KV Generator switchgear,400V AC distribution,220V dc
ups & Charger, Generator Monitoring system, step up Power Transformers 11/132KV(4Nos.26.5MVA),
Auxiliary Transformers, Exciting System, Generating Monitoring, LCU’S, Digital Governor, SCADA, Control,
Protection & communication system,132KV GIS switchgear, EDG, water treatment, HVAC, Fire Alarm &
firefighting system.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)–University A.J.K Muzaffarabad 2004-2006
B.SC.- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING” – University A.J.K Muzaffarabad 2006-2010

CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP

 Registered member of Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).
 IT Essentials; Pc Hardware and Software course from the Mirpur University of Science and Technology a
recognized institution of Cisco Networking Academy.
 Performed training at Mangla Power Station of Water & Power Development Authority PAK.
LANGUAGES
English, Urdu, Punjabi

PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality: Pakistani

Permanent Address: Mirpur Azad Kashmir, Pakistan

Date of birth: 27-12-1984