CURRICULUM VITAEMOHAMED ASIF HANEEF

Mobile: 0097455670922PERSONAL PROFILE

Result-oriented professional with over 26 years of experience in installation & commissioning and project management of Power plant, Sub-Station and Industrial power projects.

Proficient in swiftly completing projects with competent cross-functional skills and ensuring on time deliverables within pre-set cost parameters.

Track record in identifying & resolving problems, ramping-up project activities with on-time deliverables and maximizing efficiency with risk management

Expert in maintaining a smooth flow of work between departments and resolving inter-departmental conflicts.

ACADEMIC OVERVIEWFeb 1991: Engineering Degree in Electrical & Electronics, Mysore University- India

COMPUTER PROFICIENCYAuto Cad, MS OFFICE (Access, Excel, and Word), & MS project

AWARDS & LAURELSReceived appreciation from:

The client SEC-COA for completing 500MW project just in six months from the day of award to last GT synchronization

The management as outstanding employee for completing the 500MW project in just six months.

ACHIEVEMENTS: Singly handedly led the electrical commissioning of 480 MW plant in short span of 6 months

which was declared as super-fast project (Project duration was 8 months from the day of issuing letter of intent to last GT synchronization).

132kV substation was commissioned in just 20 days in order to bring 600 MW on grid to meet the summer demand in Saudi Arabia as project acceleration.

12 GTs were synchronised in just 10 days with commissioning of 380kV protection for transformers, cable and generators to meet the summer demand in Saudi Arabia.

Responsible head for commissioning of all electrical systems related to 40 GTs including LV and HV systems in just span of two years.

Handled two projects(1200MW+1600MW) simultaneously as an electrical commissioning head.

CORE COMPETENCE AND KEY PROJECTSProject Management:

Competent Project/commissioning Manager with excellent communication, organization and coordination skills. Possessing a proven track record of preparing and executing project/startup plans and programs, ensuring that work is carried out in accordance with the company’s procedures and client’s satisfaction.

Testing and commissioning Extensive experience in hands-on testing of all numerical relays like differential, distance, bus bar

protection and all other basic relays. Hands-on experience in logical & interlock checks for GIS, bus bar, generator transformers

feeder, SGT feeder, double bus scheme. Performed Generator, UAT, GSU, overall and bus bar stabilities, scheme checks, End to end tests

etc.

Hands-on testing of system/equipment for 380V, 400V, 4.16kV, 6.6kV, 13.8kV, 33kV, 132kV, 380kV, 400kV System (both 50 and 60Hz), right from switchgears, transformers, GIS, GIB, high voltage cable, large rotating machines.

Produce all kind of field testing programs for protection scheme of power transformer, generators, neutral ground transformer, capacitor banks, line feeders, bus bar protection with all kind of static and IED relays ,

Engineering Design: Review of system studies which consist of power/load flow analysis, short circuit calculation,

motor starting, and relay coordination studies, Operation philosophies, area classification drawings, GA drawings etc.

Review of protection schemes , interlock , inter-trip/trip matrix and schemes, Design of protection, control and synchronization schemes for generator, Generator transformer,

bus bar and high voltage cable feeder, bus bar protection up to 380kV system Design of CT shorting and isolating along with cross trip isolation system for generators feeders,

preparation of specification, data sheets etc.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE: Worked for 4+2 years in operation and maintenance of power plant and chiller plant with

responsibility for preparing preventive maintenance task, schedule and execution. Switching operation of 380/132kV GIS

OTHER TECHNICAL SKILLS: Fair knowledge in AC/DC drives, DCS, SCADA, Fire alarm systems, Instrumentation and low

current system like public address, telephone master clock system .

MAJOR PROJECTS HANDLED EPIC for Power Supply Project through Submarine Cable from Ras Laffan to Halul Island.

(Onshore and Offshore projects) 100MW Power supply, working as the Project Commissioning Manager

EPC-Riyadh Power Plant #12-Combned Cycle. 2175 MW Power Generation, worked as Electrical Commissioning Manager

EPC-Riyadh Power Plant #10-Combined Cycle Conversion. 1300MW power Generation, worked as Electrical Commissioning Manager

132/13.8kV substation# 8135 (Riyadh) by ABB. Worked as a Commissioning Manager EPC-Riyadh Power Plant #10- C1 Block –Simple Cycle Extension. 500MW power generation,

worked as Electrical Commissioning Manager EPC-Riyadh Power Plant #10-Simple Cycle. 2000 MW power generation, worked as Electrical

Commissioning Manager EPC-Riyadh Power Plant #9-Block F Extension. 720MW power generation, worked as Electrical

Commissioning Manager EPC-Riyadh Power Plant #9-Block C&D Extension and 132kV Substation, worked as Electrical

Commissioning Manager EPC-AL Aweer-Phase-2 Gas turbine Project 450MW power generation, worked as Electrical

Commissioning Lead EPC-Riyadh Power plant-7-Phase-3A project. 172MW power generation, worked as Electrical

Commissioning Lead EPC-Hail and Juba power plant- Air inlet cooling. Worked as Electrical Commissioning Lead

and Designer. EPC-Riyadh Power plant-9-E block Extension.500 MW power generation, worked as a Senior

Commissioning Engineer

EPC-Riyadh Power plant-9-combined cycle.1200 MW power generation, worked as Testing and Commissioning Engineer

EMPLOYMENT PROFILEFrom May 2015 – presentLS Cable and SystemsProject: EPIC for Power Supply Project through Submarine Cable from Ras Laffan to

Halul Island in Qatar. EPIC contract awarded by Qatar Petroleum.Description: Project comprises manufacture and laying of 2 No. 132kV 3 core submarine

cables (each 100km) and the construction of a 132/34.5kV substation in island.Designation: Commissioning Manager.Roles and Responsibility:

Managing and coordinating all aspects pertaining to the testing and commissioning Electrical, Mechanical and Instrumentation of the 132kV submarine power cable and Substation.Reviewing engineering submittals, operation philosophy, system studies, design calculation, specification, data sheets, SLDs and CPM, schematics etc.Reviewing test and commissioning procedures, ITPs, FAT procedure and method statements.Preparing commissioning/Start-up plan including handover procedure based on contractual termsConducting Commissioning meeting with subcontractor and clientPreparing test procedures, switching program, post energization operation and maintenance plan.

From Nov’97 to April 2015: Arabian Bemco Ltd & Bemco Services (Formerly Saudi Binladin Group)Key projects handled under Arabian Bemco which is EPC leader in power sector (KSA) and has constructed plants and substations more the 20,000 MWsProject: Riyadh Power Plant #12-Combned Cycle. A project owned by Saudi Electricity

Contracted to GS and BEMCO Joint Venture; 2175MWDescription: Project consists 8 Gas Turbines (GE-Frame F) each one is about 190MW and 2

steam turbine (Alstom) 360 MW each with 8 HSRGs and BOP, gas compressors and motors of 11.6MW ,water bath heaters and 380kV substation (breaker and a half scheme).

Duration: May 2014 to April 2015Designation: Electrical Commissioning Manager.Roles and Responsibility:During Design and pre approval stage

Design and review of protection schemes of Generator, GSU and UAT transformer and other electrical equipmentDesign of interlocks, inter trips, cross tripping and trip isolation schemesDesign and review of CT/VT calculation, Relay studies and fault and Load calculationReview of cable sizing, transformers and motor sizing.

During testing and commissioning PhasePreparation of commissioning/start up program which consists of Execution plan. Schedule, start up sequences, Manpower/testing equipment’s and special tools histogram, organization chart.Preparation of inter trip, interlock, stability, synchronization and back feed protocols along with switching programs.

Supervising and managing all testing and commissioning activities within the scope:Training and helping subordinates in testing and commissioningParticipating in first time energization of substation, Generator transformer feeders from the grid in coordination with ECC.

Project: Riyadh Power Plant #10-Combined Cycle Conversion. A project Owned by Saudi Electricity; 3000MW

Description: Project consists 10 Steam Turbines (GE) each one is about 128MW and 40 steam Generators(HSRG) with a capacity of each around 125 t/hr. all the power generators are connected to 380kV substation through step-up transformers

Duration: October 2013 to April 2015 (Simultaneously working on PP12 following day to day activities closely with lead engineers)

Designation: Electrical Commissioning ManagerRoles and Responsibility:During Design and pre-Approval stage

Design and review of protection schemes of Generator, GSU and UAT transformer and other electrical equipment’sDesign and review of single line, three lines, CPM, cable block diagramsReview of Short circuit studies, relay coordinationDesign of interlocks; inter trips, cross tripping and trip isolation schemes, Design and review of transformer, cable and motor sizing and design and review of CT/VT calculation.

During testing and commissioning phasePreparation of project schedule (T&C), scope of work, testing and commissioning procedure. Preparation of inter trip, interlock, stability, synchronization and back feed protocols.Supervising and managing all testing and commissioning activities:Training and helping subordinates in testing and commissioning.Organizing and conducting meetings with client and vendor related to commissioningCo-ordination with different department for daily commissioning activitiesManaging FAT inspection for MV/LV switchgear, transformers and 380kV protection panels at vendor’s factory.Design and upgrading system and protections schemesParticipating in first time energization of generator transformer feeders from the grid in coordination with ECC.

Project: Riyadh Power Plant #10- C1 Block –Simple Cycle Extension. Project owned by Saudi Electricity.500MW

Description: Project consists of 8 Gas Turbines (GE-Frame E) each one is about 60MW. Each set of 2 generators are connected to 380kV substation via three winding (220MVA) transformer.

Duration January 2012 to October 2013Designation: Electrical Commissioning Manager.Roles and Responsibility:During Design and preapproval stage

Design and review of protection schemes of Generator, GSU and UAT transformer and other electrical equipmentDesign and review of single line, three lines, CPM, cable block diagrams

Review of Short circuit studies, relay coordinationDesign of interlocks, inter trips, cross tripping and trip isolation schemesDesign and review of transformer, cable motor sizing, design and review of CT/VT calculation.

During testing and commissioning phasePreparation of startup plan, project schedule (T&C), Scope of work, testing and commissioning proceduresPreparation of inter trip, interlock, stability, synchronization and back feed protocols.Supervising and managing all testing and commissioning activitiesTraining and helping subordinates in testing and commissioning.Organizing and conducting meetings with client and vendor for above worksCommissioning of AGC through SCADACo-ordination with different department for daily commissioning activitiesAttending FAT inspection for MV/LV switchgear, transformers and 380kV protection panels in factory.Participating in first time energization of generator transformer feeders from the grid in coordination with ECC.

Project: Riyadh Power Plant #10-Simple Cycle. Project Owned by Saudi Electricity 2000MW

Description: Project consists 32 Gas Turbines (GE-Frame E ) each one is about 60MW. Each set of Two Generators of GTs are connected to 380kV substation via three winding (220MVA) Transformer and 380V GIB.

Project Capacity 2000MW (Power Generation)Duration Nov 2009 to Dec 2011Designation: Electrical Commissioning Manager.Roles and Responsibility:During Design and preapproval stage

Design and review of protection schemes of Generator, GSU and UAT transformer and other electrical equipment. Design and review of single line, three line, CPM, cable block diagramsReview of Short circuit studies, relay coordinationDesign of interlocks , inter trips , cross tripping and trip isolation schemesDesign and review of transformer, cable motor sizingDesign and review of CT/VT calculation.

During testing and commissioning PhasePreparation of startup plan, project schedule (T&C), Scope of work, testing and commissioning procedurePreparation of inter trip, interlock, stability, synchronization and back feed protocols.Supervising and managing all testing and commissioning Activities:Training and Helping subordinates in testing and commissioning.Organizing and conducting meetings with client and vendor for above worksCommissioning of AGC through SCADACo-ordination with different departmentManaging FAT inspection for MV/LV switchgear, transformers and 380kV Protection panels at vendor’s factory.Development of Black starts recovery procedures and implementation.Participating in first time energization of generator transformer feeders from the grid in coordination with ECC.

Project: Riyadh Power Plant #9-Block F Extension. A Project Owned by Saudi Electricity. 720MW

Description: Project is consisting of 12 Gas Turbines (GE-Frame E) each one is about 60MW. Each set of Two Generators of GTs are connected to 380kV substation via three winding (220MVA) Transformer and 380kV XLPE cableNote: Due to time limitation, with proper planning 12 GTs were synchronised in just 10 days with commissioning of transformers and cable protection.

Duration Jan, 2008 to Oct, 2009Designation Electrical Commissioning ManagerRoles and Responsibility:

Design review for control, protection and interlock schemes and power system for 480V, 4.16kV, 13.8kV and 380kV systemsPreparation of startup plan, project schedule (T&C), Scope of work, testing and commissioning procedurePreparation of inter trip, interlock, stability, synchronization and back feed protocols.Supervising and managing testing and commissioning engineers and personally involved in testing and commissioning.Training and Helping subordinates in testing and commissioning.Organizing and conducting meetings with client and vendor for above worksCommissioning of DCS and AGC/SCADAParticipating in first time energization of generator transformer feeders from the grid in coordination with ECC.

Project: Riyadh Power Plant #9-Block C&D Extension. A project Owned by Saudi Electricity 1200MW

Description: Project is consisting of 20 Gas Turbine (GE-Frame E) each one is about 60MW. Each set of Two Generators of GTs are connected to 132kV substation via three winding (220MVA) Transformers and 132kV XLPE cable an intermediate 132kV substation was introduced between 380 KV substation and generation using super grid transformers and GIB in order to reduce short circuit level.

Duration May 2007 to Dec 2007Designation: Electrical Commissioning Manager.Roles and Responsibility:

In charge for complete testing and commissioning of 132kV substation and link between 132kV and 380kV substations (that is for Block C and D) equipment’s like 132kV GIS, control and protection, super grid Transformers and 380kV GIB.In charge for testing and commissioning of DCS and AGC-SCADA of power plantIn charge for warranty maintenance of power plantParticipating in first time energization of generator Transformer and super grid transformer feeders from the grid in coordination with ECC.

Project: AL Aweer-Phase-2 Gas turbine Project. A project owned by DEWA (Consortium with Siemens)-450MW

Description: Project is consisting of 3 Gas Turbine (Siemens) each one is about 136MW. A set of Two Generators of GTs are connected to 400kV substation via step up transformer (400MVA).

Duration June 2006 to May 2007Designation: Electrical Commissioning Lead.

Roles and Responsibility:Preparation of startup plan, project testing and commissioning procedurePreparation of inter trip, interlock, stability, synchronization and back feed protocols.Testing and commissioning of 6.6kV, 400V switchgearTesting and commissioning of MV/LV switchgearCarry out stability tests for power transformers and UATTesting of numerical relays (SIEMENS and ABB)Commissioning of HSBT for MV switchgear, Commissioning or protection schemes for 380kV transformer and cableCommissioning of EDGConducting on job trainingParticipating in first time energization of generator feeders from the grid in coordination with ECC.

Project: Riyadh Power plant-7-Phase-3.A project owned by Saudi Electric Company constructed under patronage of Siemens)-172MW

Description: Project consists of 2 Gas Turbine (Siemens-Westinghouse) each one is about 86MW. Set of Two Generators of GTs are connected to 132kV substation via three winding (220MVA).

Duration: Jan 2005 to June 2006Designation: Electrical Commissioning Lead.Roles and Responsibility:

Preparation of testing and commissioning procedurePreparation of inter trip, interlock, stability, synchronization and back feed protocols.Testing of power transformer, MV and LV switchgearTesting and commissioning of HSBT for MV switchgearStability test for UAT and power transformerInter trip and interlock testsTesting of transformer protection relays, generator and system breakersParticipating in first time energization of generator feeders from the grid in coordination with ECC.

Project: Hail and Juba power plant- Air inlet CoolingDescription: Projects is consisting of Chillers and MV/LV switchgears with Heat Exchangers

for GT inlet cooling.Duration - 6 monthsDesignation: Electrical Commissioning Lead.Roles and Responsibility:

Design review of one line diagram, relay studies and protection scheme for MV switchgear and transformers.Design of Control and protection for 33 KV feeder breakersPreparation of testing and commissioning procedures for MV/LV Switchgear, MV cables and HV/LV transformers

Project: Riyadh Power plant-9-E block Extension. A project owned by Saudi Electric Company. 500MW

Description: Project is consisting of 8 Gas Turbine (GE) each one is about 56MW. Set of Two Generators of GTs are connected to 132kV and 380kV substation via three winding (220MVA).

Note: This project was super-fast project completed in just six months from the day of award to last GT synchronization. Received appreciation from the Saudi Electric company as best performer

Duration Feb 2004 to Dec 2004Designation: Senior Testing and commissioning Engineer.Roles and Responsibility:

Oversaw the erection of 380 kV GIS, GIS modification, 380kV and 132kV power transformer, 380/132kv cable.Administered the preparation of: Conceptual one line power diagram, protection scheme & start-up plan, Test procedure for transformer, cables, MV/LV switchgear & reactors, Inter tripping / interlock / synchronization and stability protocols etc.Design of CT shorting and isolating schemes for the Generator Transformer.Tested and commissioned of 156/2000 MVA Generator Transformers, MV/LV Switch gear ,MV bus duct, auxiliary transformer control and protection schemes, MV motors, Protection Relays and Protection scheme for generator and generator transformers. Testing and commissioning of MV swgr, 132/380kV cable and bus bar protection schemes

Project: Riyadh Power plant-9-combined Cycle. A Project owned by Saudi Electric Company.1200MW

Description: Project is consist of 16 Gas Turbine (GE-Frame F) each one is about 56 MW and 4 steam turbine (GE) each 108 MW with 16 Each set of Two Generators of GTs are connected to 380kV substation via three winding (156MVA) Transformer and Generator of ST via two winding (156MVA) transformer and 380kV GIB.

Duration Nov 1997 to Jan 2004Designation: Testing and commissioning Engineer.Roles and Responsibility:

Tested and commissioned 156 MVA Generator Transformers, 380kV Gas Insulated bus duct and transformer protection panels. MV (13.8 & 4.16 kV) switchgear, 480V Switchgear, UPS System, Battery chargers, Batteries, MV/LV Distribution, MV motors. Protection & control scheme such as bus differential, cable differential protection for Generator and transformers, interlocks with generator control and step up transformer. Testing of protection relays, breakers bus bars etc.DCS interface testingCommissioning of instrumentation, Commissioning of DC and UPSCommissioning of public address system, master clock, water treatment, oily water systemConducting on job trainingWarranty maintenance for two years

Preceding AssignmentSaudi Binladin Group Operation and Maintenance Project: Haram Chiller and power plant - MedinaDescription: Project consists of six chillers each of 2400 tons driven by 13.8kv induction

motors and 10 Diesel generators each of 2.5 MW , many MV/LV transformers , MV/LV Switchgears , and pumps driven by MV motors

Duration: May 2014 to April 2015Designation: Electrical Engineer.Roles and Responsibility:

Preparing maintenance task/Instruction, PlanningCarrying out all maintenance task Operating the plant in shiftsTrouble shooting

Husam Co – Abu DhabiProject: Jabal Ali G station Description: Project consists of HRSG and Auxiliary Boilers for desalination plant Duration: Nov 1992 to Jan 1994Designation: Electrical Engineer.Roles and Responsibility:

Planning and supervising all electrical and instrumentation errection works related to boilers

New Electric Co – India Project: Various Description: Duration: August 90 to Nov 1992Designation: Electrical Engineer.Roles and Responsibility:

Planning and supervising all electrical errection works in substation and industries

PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVESSupervisory Development course covering the subject “Process & Applications of Supervision” conducted by Saudi Binladin Group Training center at JeddahManagement course covering the subject “Customized Project Management Professional” conducted by Tamayaz Training center at Jeddah

PERSONAL DETAILSDate of Birth: 20th August 1965Nationality: IndianPassport No: N0363558Marital Status: MarriedDriving License Details: Valid Saudi and Indian licenceLanguages: English, Urdu and Arabic.Address: Ameer Mohalla, Nehru Nagar, Belur-573115, Hassan-Dist.

Karnataka, IndiaMobile: +974 5567 0922Email: asifpp9@hotmail.com; asifpp9@gmail.comSkype name: anasafraz