Raza AftabCURRICULUM VITAE E-mail: raza239@gmail.com

70A, Raleigh St, CarlislePerth, WA, 6101 Cell Phone: +61469178703

EmploymentObjective

An active and intellectually challenging work environment that embraces innovation and fostersprofessional growth.

PersonalInformation

Date of Birth: 15th October, 1981Marital Status: MarriedVisa Status: Permanent ResidentWA Driving License: Class HR (Non-Synchromesh)White (Construction) Card

ProfessionalProfile

Highly qualified and competent Electrical Engineer with a good understanding of AIS & GISSubstation Layouts, Substation Control & Protection Schematics and Substation ElectricalEquipments.

Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Quality Control, Testing & Preventive Maintenance ofPower & Distribution Transformers. Possesses exceptional team building and leadership skills, as wellas interpersonal relations, negotiation, written and verbal communication abilities.

EmploymentExperience

Electrical EngineerINSELEC – Perth, Western Australia (Jun 2015 – till date)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Complying with Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures.

• Creating Electrical Assets on SIMPRO Connect and develop action plans for their inspection,verification and testing.

• Provide technical assistance in live testing and verification of Electrical Assets.

• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings or specifications to determine wiring layouts forverification and testing.

• General labour/manual handling works.

Electrical Technical AdvisorLaplace Electric Pty Ltd. – Perth, Western Australia (Jan 2015 – Jun 2015)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluation of Scope of work for the Projects based in WA.

• Develop action plans on the testing services projects.

• Provide technical consultation and input regarding the Testing Services of the Transformers,Generators, Motors and Circuit Breakers.

• Liaise with In-House Contractors evaluating, developing and implementing of Maintenance

or repair jobs.

• Review the Maintenance and repair jobs in an attempt to reduce preventing recurrence,providing follow-up with the client.

• Provide annual recommendations and actions to prevent recurrence.

Assistant Manager (Inspection, Quality Control, Testing & Engineering Servicesof HV Transformers)Pak Elektron Limited – Asia (Jan 2009 – Oct 2013)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sound knowledge of IEC 60076.

• Onsite Installation, Inspections, Maintenance of Power Transformers.

• Failure and Condition Assessment Testing of Power Transformers.

• Specialized testing of Power Transformers.

• Analysis and assessment of Test results.

• Risk based Maintenance and Condition Assessment of Power Transformers.

• Retrofit of auxiliary equipment including On-Load Tap Changers of Power Transformers.

• Internal and external advice with regards to Power Transformer faults and problems.

• Compiling of Testing/Fault/Analysis reports.

• Compiling of method Statements and safety documents.

• Quotations/tendering and costing for the Servicing projects of Power Transformers.

• Site Inspections for Quotations and Tenders for Servicing of Power Transformers.

• Set up site activity programs.

• Supervision of all site activities and staff.• Design, develop and implement best quality practices and processes at various

manufacturing stages of HV Transformers.

• Maintain, monitor and ensure highest quality in services or products.

• Develop and initiate quality standards for Receiving material inspection, in-processinspection and testing of HV Transformers.

• Design and develop forms and instructions for evaluating, assessing, reporting anddocumenting on quality standards in products or services.

• Develop strategies to evaluate precision and accuracy of analytical equipment, measuring &testing equipment.

• Troubleshoot and resolve problems relating to quality control aspects.

• Lead, direct and assist technical, professional staff and measuring and testing a product ora service.

• Tabulate and document data relating to products, processes, materials, its qualities andreliabilities.

• Research, study, compile and prepare material on quality control activities, processes andprocedures.

• Train staff, technicians and professionals on the aspects of quality control and testingactivities.

• Handle warranty claims, working hand-in-hand with the customer on HV Transformers.

• To provide field service engineering and technical assistance to customers in areas ofinstallation, startup, maintenance, repair, training and modification on HV & Distributiontransformers, Generators, Shunt Reactors, Circuit Breakers, Metal-Clad Switchgear, Powercables, Substation Equipment, Control & Protection System.

• Capable of self-managing assigned projects for electrical equipment, including workingknowledge of electrical test and diagnostic equipment.

• Performs conventional, engineering assignments that may involve equipment or productdesign, testing of materials, preparation of specifications, process studies, or researchinvestigations.

• Execution of power services related to installation testing and commissioning of HV &Distribution Transformers.

• Preparing the time line schedule for the Servicing job / scope of work.

• Plan the activities in proper manner with safety and quality.

• Assures and seeks to improve customer satisfaction and feedback through consistentcustomer interaction, e.g. Communication, (phone, e-mail, etc.).

• Works proactively to set customer expectation to assure a smooth completion of work withquality.

Major Projects:

• Development of quality assurance procedure and documents and implementation of thepractices for the ISO certification of the Power Transformers.

• Preparation of strategies and calculations for the short circuit testing of PowerTransformers.

• Feasibility studies for the development of a test field with capabilities to test a 250 MVA,220/132 kV Power Transformer.

• Development of Engineering Services Brochures in Smart draw.

• Enhancement of Distribution Transformers capacity by installation of cooling fans their autocut in, off, alarm and trip circuits.

• Repairing of Single phase On-load tap changer diverter switches of a 10/13 MVA PowerTransformer.

• Modifying the settings of the Earth fault relay to avoid the unnecessary tripping of the maincircuit breaker upon energizing the 3 x 2000 kVA distribution transformers.

• Repairing of Off load tap changer diverter switches of 2 x 100 MVA Power Transformers at1700 MW Power Plant.

• Replacement of butterfly valves of a 105 MVA Power Transformer.

• Analysis of dissolved gases in 100/133 MVA, 230/11.5 kV Power Transformer by TDCG,Rogers ratio and IEC methods.

• De-slugging of distribution transformers by oil sprinkling/compression method.

Senior Project EngineerSiemens Engineering Limited - United Arab Emirates (April 2008 - Dec 2008)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Post Bid Clarifications & Order Negotiations with Clients.

• Planning and Monitoring of Project activities pertaining to Electrical.

• Co-ordination of various activities with Design/Engineering department for both Primary andSecondary Engineering.

• Review and submission of documents for approval & follow up with approval procedures forsub suppliers/subcontractors.

• Preparation of Project status by progress reports in order to meet critical targets duringvarious stages of a Project.

• Preparation and follow-up of project schedule.

• Co-ordination of Factory Acceptance Tests, foreign as well as local factory testing.

• Preparation of Quality and Safety Plans for various projects.

• Control, monitoring and follow up to the Project by softwares such as:

• Windows XP Professional Edition• Microsoft Project• Microsoft Excel• Microsoft Word• Microsoft Power Point• Microsoft Visio• AutoCAD

Major Project:

Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of 2 x 132/11 kV GISs.

Substation EngineerNational Engineering Services Limited – Asia (Jan 2006 - Apr 2008)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Preparation of complete bidding Documents, Cost estimation, BOQ, Bid Evaluation Report.

• Review of detailed Engineering drawings, Substation Equipment, Schematics of Control andProtection, Relay settings and CT calculations.

• Supervision and Coordination of the Testing and Commissioning of Control and ProtectionSystem at site.

Major Projects

• Design review for the Extension of 500kV Substation.

• Design review of 500/220 kV Substation.

• Design review of 500/220/132 kV Substation.

• Design review of Dadu-Khuzdar 220/132 kV Substation.

Sales & Marketing EngineerPak Elektron Limited - Asia (Dec 2004 - Dec 2005)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sales of Distribution Transformers from 10 kVA rating to 5 MVA, HT & LT Switchgear,Kiosk substations and Polyphase Electromechanical & Static Energy Meters.

• Preparation of Bill of Quantities/Costing of the ordered equipment.

• Coordination with design and production departments for the preparation of design drawingand fabrication of the ordered equipment.

• Coordination with the Client for the final inspection, testing and dispatching of theordered equipment.

Education • University of Engineering & Technology (Asia) Master, Electrical (Power) Engineering (PartTime), Aug 2005 - Jan 2011.

• University of Engineering & Technology (Asia) Bachelor, Electrical (Power) Engineering, Jan2001 - Dec 2004.

SkillsSummary Areas of Interest:

Quality Control & Testing:

• To play a lead role in directing and assisting technical professional and staff in measuringand testing product and service.

• To generate innovative plans and strategies for the purpose of developing quality andservices.

• To design and develop various forms of instructions for assessing, evaluating, assessing anddocumenting on quality standards in services and products.

Computer Skills:

• Excellent command on Microsoft Office. (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project & Visio)• Fair command on MATLAB, PRIMAVERA-6, ETAP-6 & AUTOCAD.

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Trainings Safe Manual Tasks conducted by SPOTLESS, Jun 2015

Topics:

• Manual Tasks• Musculoskeletal Disorders• Types of Load• Assessment of Risks• Identifying the Hazards• SAM procedures to reduce Risks and Hazards

Internal Quality Auditing to ISO 9001:2008 - Quality Management System -Requirements, Jul 2009.

Topics:

• Processed based quality management systems• ISO 9001:2008 overview• Auditing for continual improvement• Planning and preparing for the internal audit

Introduction to AUTOCAD conducted by NESPAK, Mar 2007.

Topics:

• Basic Introduction• Use of Toolbars• Use of basic commands• Practicing of basic drawings

Introduction to Effective Time Management conducted by NESPAK, Feb 2007.

Topics:

• Basic Introduction• Timely Management of various activities in a Project• To differentiate between urgent and important activities• Key points for the successful completion of the Project

Introduction to Project Management conducted by NESPAK, Jan 2007.

Topics:

• Project & Project Management• Project Manager• Project Execution Steps• Risk, Opportunities & their Analysis• Financial Analysis

Introduction to Siemens Differential Relays and Substation Automation Systemconducted by Siemens Pakistan Engineering Ltd., May 2006.

Topics:

• Siemens Transformer Differential Protection 7UT6.• Siemens Line Differential Protection.• Siemens Substation Automation & Technology Trends.

References

Miss. Katharine OttawayINSELECMobile: +61459459739

Mr. Jack MullettElectrical SupervisorElectric ResultsMobile: +61425668526

Mr. Muddasir NazirElectrical Projects EngineerCoogee Chemicals Pty Ltd.Mobile: +61447521889

Mr. Muhammad UsmanLaplace Electric Pty. Ltd.Mobile: +61417265988

Mr. Faisal JawadGeneral Manager (Power Division)Pak Elektron LimitedMobile: +923008406528

Mr. Khurram AfzalVice President (Power Division)National Engineering Services Pvt. LtdMobile: +923044068041