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Electrical Engineer (Critical Power)

Status: Open to New Opportunities
Location: Dubai
Desired location: Europe,Dubai
Basic salary: TBD
Exp. years: 14
Specialisms: Generators, Transformers, Loadbank
Job Type: Permanent
Availability: 30 Days
Overview:

Electrical Engineer


Career Summary:

An electrical engineer with 13+ years of experience. Experience in operation, isolation, maintenance & troubleshooting on gas (Cummins QSK60G) & diesel (Cummins KTA50, 6BT5.9-G6) engines, 230KV, 132KV, 33KV & 11KV ABB & Chint switchgears (AIS, GIS & Containerised), transformers (ABB & Chint) & capacitor banks (Chint). Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities and possess a wide range of technical skills. Enjoys being part of a team as well as managing, motivating, training a productive team and thrives in high pressure and challenging working environments.

Experience:

EHV Specialist
Power Solutions Business
From May 2020 to Present. 
Current Location: Iraq 
-    Responsible for Operational Switching, Isolation, formulation & execution of Isolation Switching Sequence and issuance of Permit to Work. Possess AP-EHV (Authorised Person-Extra High Voltage) certification.
-    Responsible for the operation, periodic maintenance, and repair of Gensets, LV, HV & EHV switchgears, transformers, capacitor banks & associated control panels. Troubleshooting, detailed fault analysis and electrical incident reporting.
-    Prepare and compile necessary plant trip reports, service reports, component failure reports and component change documentation. Timely completion of all required documentation.
-    Ensure all electrical and electronic measuring devices have valid test documents.
-    Maximize cost efficiencies and ensure availability of electrical consumables with optimum inventory level. Ensure maximum plant availability and best possible equipment condition.
-    On-site installation, commissioning, and de-commissioning of HV/EHV substation equipment.
-    Lead the team to carry out 5S audits, open & close tags and create OPL, KAIZEN, SMED, FMEA etc.
-    Comply with all HSE policies and procedures. Taking a consultative role in assisting and maintaining a clean, tidy work area and a healthy and safe working environment.

HV Commissioning Engineer 
Power Solutions Business
78MW Load Bank Project, South Korea From February 2023 to April 2023.
-    Carry out pre-commissioning inspection and maintenance of equipment.
-    Installation & commissioning of ABB ZS1 switchgears, ABB 6.3MVA transformers, ESD/IT system, Auxiliary system. Supervise HV cable installation and termination. Carry out IR & HIPOT test of HV Cables.
-    Carry out primary injection test, contact resistance test, ESD/IT test of switchgear and winding resistance test of reactor. Carry out pre-decommissioning inspection, prepare all necessary reports and pack all equipment ready for shipment.

Electrician
Power Solutions Business
From November 2013 to April 2020
-    Responsible for delivering continuous power supply to the client according to NLDC demand. Operation, maintenance, and repair of Gensets, LV & HV switchgears, transformers, capacitor banks, alternators, motors & control panels etc.
-    Liaison with the operations supervisor for effective and efficient operation of LV, HV & EHV electrical equipment. Report and document component failures.
-    Supervise the operations and maintenance personnel assigned to the shift on day-to-day activities of the plant. Maintain and repair electrical equipment as per Service Manual and OEM recommendations. Maintain a daily site diary. Completion of site reports, shift reports, logs and associated documentation.
-    Supervise & maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the site.


Electrical Engineer
Power Solutions Business
From December 2010 to November 2013.
-    Ensure safe, smooth, reliable and efficient operation of the plant.
-    Communicate with client and report to client as per the requirements.
-    Monitoring gensets parameters on SCADA systems and report to Team Lead any abnormality observed. Safe startup and shutdown of the engines as per standard operating procedure.
-    Carry out periodic & breakdown maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing and replacement of electrical equipment.
Successfully Completed Projects:
-    Decommissioning of Brahmangaon 100MW, 132kV GIS, diesel fired power plant, Bangladesh.
-    Installation, commissioning, operation and decommissioning of Hanwha 78MW, 13.8kV, Load Bank project, South Korea. Decommissioning of Bhola 95MW, 230kV AIS, gas fired power plant, Bangladesh.
-    Installation and commissioning of Bhola 95MW, 230kV AIS, gas fired power plant, Bangladesh. Decommissioning of Ashuganj 95MW, 230kV AIS, gas fired power plant, Bangladesh.
-    Installation and commissioning of B.Baria 85MW, 132kV AIS, gas fired power plant, Bangladesh.
-    Installation and commissioning of 20MVar Capacitor Bank at B.Baria 85MW & Bhola 95MW site, Bangladesh.

Software & Testing Equipment Knowledge:
-    Well familiar with Microsoft Office Packages.
-    Professional user of Cummins Engine Service & Diagnostic Tool INSITE and Genset Controller (Deif configuration software, Deep Sea configuration suite etc).
-    Well familiar with Relay configuration and connectivity packages (ABB REF542+, Relion series, PCM600, VAMPSET). Professional user of Testing equipment such as OMICRON CPC100, BAUR PGK80, MEGGER SMRT1 & OTS60SX etc.

Trainings:
-    High Voltage Commissioning Training (HV-C)
August – September 2019
-    High Voltage Maintenance Training (HV-M)
February 2019
-    Cummins Service Qualification Training (Service training ID: 1083665)
-    INSITE Update Qualification (2006-14Q)
-    QSB3.3 CM2250 B137 Qualification (2016-47Q)
-    QSB3.3 CM2250 EC Maintenance (2011-19Q)
-    QSB3.3/4.5 CM2250 EC Parts Familiarization (2016-40F)
-    QSB4.5 CM2250 EC Maintenance (2011-21Q)
-    QSK45 CM500, QSK60 CM500 Lite Repair (2018-22L)
-    B5.9 Gas Maintenance (2009-11F)
-    QSB6.7 CM2250 EC Maintenance (2011-23Q)
-    BETT Updated Qualification (2006-13Q)
-    L10/M11 CELECT Qualification (2000-69Q)
-    N14 CELECT Qualification (2000-70Q)
-    QSK19 CM500 Lite Repair (2018-19L)
-    Electrical Certification & Authorisation Matrix
-    Service Crew Site Safety Passport Course (Logic Certification)
-    QSK60G “Basic Service Crew” Training
-    Optimised Project Operation Standards (OPOS)
-    Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
-    First Aid & Fire Fighting Training
-    Forklift and Telehandler Operations and Safety Training

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2004 – 2008) From Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), Bangladesh.

Language Proficiency:
Good in Speaking and Writing skills both in English and Bengali.
 

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