Rehan Abdur Rasheed
Electrical Project Manager
Karachi
Summary
Rehan is a seasoned professional with over 13 years of experience across diverse industrial sectors in the capacity of both a client as well a vendor/contractor. Rehan has experience in design review, installation, testing, and commissioning of different HV substation projects. Besides HV Substation proficient in SCADA systems, communication networks, industrial automation, IoT, renewable energy, E-BOP systems, and LV/MV electrical networks. Detail-oriented team player with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Seeking full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
High voltage substation project management experience
6
6
SCADA,Control and Automation experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Of Projects
PowerMatix
Karachi, SD
11.2021 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing development and implementation of business strategies related to energy and automation projects.
- Managing financial and technical resources to ensure sustainability and growth of business.
- Collecting client requirements to create comprehensive business and technical proposals using effective proposal writing techniques.
- Conducting peer reviews for technical policies and procedures of Dubai Integrated Economic Zone.
- Providing design, estimation, and product selection services for energy and automation projects.
- Conducting sourcing activities, evaluating vendors, and selecting vendors to deliver energy and automation solutions.
- Developing controlling solutions for PV-Gensets in on-grid solar projects within industrial settings.
- Performing calculations for sizing of MV cables.
- Creating engineering article about bonding of HV cable sheaths for Electrotechnik, with purpose of featuring it on their website.
- Analysing root causes for power factor improvement after addition of solar power.
- Testing communication using IEC-60870-104 protocol for SICAM RTU and Siemens T3000 DCS.
Deputy General Manager
K-Electric
Karachi
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Successfully overseen entire project life-cycle, commencing from post bid clarification to base design, detail design, civil construction supervision, erection, testing, and commissioning supervision of High Voltage grid stations and underground transmission lines valued at USD 100 Million.
- Performs on-site inspections, evaluates design plans, and facilitates construction progress meetings with contractor and consultant.
- Acted as liaison between project team and internal clients to deliver effective interdepartmental communication and facilitate project-related endeavour.
- Evaluated performance outcomes against established targets and implemented necessary corrective actions with appropriate authorisation and escalation.
- Planning and reviewing shutdown proposals submitted by contractors and aligning them with strategic objectives of user department.
- Assumed responsibility for additional task of overseeing SCADA/RTU and Telecom design and implementation endeavours.
Project Manager
K-Electric
Karachi
04.2016 - 07.2019
- Responsible for Project Management / Execution of 220kV & 132kV new and existing grid stations
- Coordination between different project stakeholders including consultant, contractor, operations and maintenance departments for smooth execution of project activities
- Technical review of electrical equipment including HV Switchgear (220kV GIS, 132kV GIS,V AIS), MV Switchgear (11kV SWG), LV Switchgears, 40 MVA and 250 MVA Transformers,Disconnectors and Surge Arresters etc
- Leading Design related activities to prepare base and detailed design documents like Protection logic diagram, Interlocking logic, detailed schematics for 220kV, 132kV, 11kV switchgears, CT & VT Calculation, cable tray layout and trench layouts
- Review and Approval of General layout, Equipment layouts of grid stations
- Review of civil and MEP drawings
- Responsible to supervise construction activities at site as per electrical requirements
- Review of design and handling contractor for proper execution
- Attending FATs of Electrical Equipment like 132kV control protection panels & 11kV switchgears
- Reviewing of Inspection & Test Plan, FAT Procedure etc
- Holding frequent meetings with vendor and consultant related to technical, schedule and commercial related issues to provide
- Specification modification & enhancement of HV Electrical Component as per relevant IEC standards
- Tender Document Preparation for EPC Projects of Grid & Transmission line
- Budgeting, Costing, Pre & Post-Bid Clarifications timely solution
- Responsible to ensure safety on all project sites
- Coordinating for construction related activities as per Project Schedule
- Complete project document status dashboard and reporting to higher management
- Focal person for several design related activities.
Manager
K-Electric
Karachi
12.2014 - 03.2016
- Enhanced and improved existing technical specification as per relevant IEC standards for high voltage substation and transmission projects.
- Prepared high voltage substation-related scope documents, budgets, specifications,and Purchase Requisitions (PRs).
- Tender Document Preparation for EPC Projects of high voltage substation & Transmission lines.
- Budgeting, Costing, Pre & Post-Bid Clarifications with Vendor.
- Preparation of risk identification & safety measure document as per HSEQ guidelines
- Assisted with development of departmental SOPs and audit for implementation of ISO 9001:2008 Implementation.
Deputy Manager Projects
Accrescent Engineers (Pvt.) Ltd
Karachi
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Responsible for overseeing Industrial automation, IoT, and SCADA Projects across various industries including Power Generation, Fertilisers, Automobile, FMCG, Water, Food, and Textile.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
- Managed engineering team for protection & control, substation automation/RTUs, energy management & instrumentation projects.
- End-to-end project management, encompassing estimation through to project execution.
- Daily coordination of engineering teams' schedules for operational tasks.
- Procuring for projects through sourcing from diverse local and international suppliers.
- Conduct assessment of quotes provided by suppliers and vendors in order to ascertain most optimal vendor/supplier from both technical and commercial standpoint.
- Conducting technical meetings and presentations for both local and international clients in leadership role.
- Provision of training services to corporate clients on industrial automation products and systems, including delivery.
- Researching novel products and concepts to enhance automation and energy management system's design.
- Assist Sales & Marketing with technical proposals, tender bids, BOQ/BOM, and equipment selection for diverse projects.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
Senior Executive Engineer
Accrescent Engineers (Pvt.) Ltd
Karachi
03.2012 - 12.2013
- Design, Development & Commissioning of E-BoP SCADA projects
- Commissioning of Substation automation projects on IEC61850 station bus
- Working on different Schneider Automation controllers including Quantum Unity PLC, Quantum Concept PLC, Premium PLC, Micro PLC & Twido PLC
- Configuration of MiCOM protection relays for IEC61850 station bus communication including P139,P132, P632, P543, and P746 relays using S1 Studio Software
- Worked on ABB REF541, REF542 plus & RED670 relays
- Worked on ABB CAP505, REF542 plus configuration & PCM600 configuration software for protection settings, interlocking, mimic designing, disturbance recording settings & line differential protection communication
- Testing & commissioning of Schneider Sepam relays
- IEC 61850 configuration of General Electric GE60 relay
- Working on MV & LV panels
- Good understanding of IEC standards for MV & HV switchgears
- Commissioning of interlocking schemes for 132 KV HV bays & 22KV GIS
- Testing & commissioning of control panels
- Commissioning of substation automation Cooper Power SMP16 Gateway/RTU
- Preparation of SCL & CID files for IEC61850 communications
- Worked on IEC60870-5-104 telecommunication protocol
- Worked on PC Vue & Vijeo Citect SCADA software
- Worked on Plant Vue & XBT series HMIs
- Worked on Schneider Trio Radios for wireless communications
- Worked on different OPC servers & communication protocols including Modbus, Modbus TCP/IP,
- Modbus plus, IEC61850, IEC-60870-5-104 & DDE
- Worked on Schneider ION Enterprise Energy Monitoring & Billing software
- Worked on Moxa Ethernet switches
- Design, Commissioning, selection & troubleshooting of different instrumentation products including flow meters, level sensors, power transducers & RTDs from Pepperl and Fuchs, Endress & Hauser, GF ,CS instrument & Azbil (Yamatake).
Application Engineer
Accrescent Engineers (Pvt.) Ltd
Karachi
01.2009 - 02.2012
- Engineering & commissioning of local & international projects
- Troubleshooting in different industries with variety of
- Commissioning of PLC, HMIs & SCADA software
- Commissioning of Schneider & Weg Variable Frequency Dives
- Commissioning of Industrial communication network of Managed Ethernet switches and fiber optics
- Technical Support to Customers, Consultants & Sales Department
- Evaluation of customer needs & preparation of BOQs.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
01.2004 - 05.2007
MBA - Business Administration And Management
01.2014 - Current
Some College (No Degree) -
01.2007 - 04.2007
- Completed professional training on PLC,Pneumatic And Hydraulics
Timeline
Head Of Projects - PowerMatix
11.2021 - Current
Deputy General Manager - K-Electric
09.2020 - 08.2021
Project Manager - K-Electric
04.2016 - 07.2019
Manager - K-Electric
12.2014 - 03.2016
Deputy Manager Projects - Accrescent Engineers (Pvt.) Ltd
01.2014 - 11.2014
Institute of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration And Management
01.2014 - Current
Senior Executive Engineer - Accrescent Engineers (Pvt.) Ltd
03.2012 - 12.2013
Application Engineer - Accrescent Engineers (Pvt.) Ltd
01.2009 - 02.2012
Pak-Swiss Engineering College - Some College (No Degree),
01.2007 - 04.2007
NED University of Engineering And Technology - Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical And Electronics Engineering
01.2004 - 05.2007
Skills
Project management
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