Engr. Muhammad Asif Raza Email and Phone Number

Responsible for manage switchboard building projects & Hazardous products from customer inquiry to delivery including all aspects of design, engineering, tendering, manufacturing, testing and quality assurance ensuring we meet customer technical specifications, delivery expectations maintaining International standards for IEC switchgear assemblies, Hazardous products, Value addition etc.

 Handle All Supply chain & Procurement Activities along with Logistic Responsibilities of META Switchgear Co. Team Leader for the ISO Implementation in Pan Electric Factory (META Dammam Branch) & coordination with internal departments to fulfill the requirements for an external & internal audit. Material planning for the Quarterly basis upcoming jobs & current jobs. Got the Job Orders forecast from Design & Estimation departs to manage the material for long lead items to run our… Show more  Handle All Supply chain & Procurement Activities along with Logistic Responsibilities of META Switchgear Co. Team Leader for the ISO Implementation in Pan Electric Factory (META Dammam Branch) & coordination with internal departments to fulfill the requirements for an external & internal audit. Material planning for the Quarterly basis upcoming jobs & current jobs. Got the Job Orders forecast from Design & Estimation departs to manage the material for long lead items to run our Production & Business smoothly.  Knowledge of market research, data analysis and purchasing best practices. Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain the quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with terms of contracts. Demonstrable experience in negotiating prices and terms and conditions. My professional experience focusing on Supply Chain Management and Contracts of how to deal with Customs, Vendors, and Customers to deliver all items to end user without delay.Dealing with different Export and Import Orders of META Switchgears, Coordinate for all Logistics and material shipment issues such as Freight Forwarders Selection, Custom Clearance, Exemptions, Permit, Authorizations, Shipping Documents, Conformity Certificates alike SASO, INTERTEK, TUV and BUREAU VERITAS, Dealing with Custom Authorities, Clearance Agents and Brokers, Sea Port, Dry Port and AirPort as well as Border Custom Offices. Dealing with courier companies like TNT, DHL, FEDEX, UPS, GH Express, AL-Saif Transport Sendex, and Aramex. Show less

 Receiving enquires from the Sales Department. Based on the requirements, selecting a suitable brand of switchgear from a basket of brands (ABB, Siemens, Eaton, Legrand, Mitsubishi, MEMF). Analyze & prepare the bill of material as per the customer specifications/Requirement. Make the compliance statement & Data Schedule as per the customer specifications or any recommended approved specifications. Coordinate with the sales team to meet the customer exceptions. Study… Show more  Receiving enquires from the Sales Department. Based on the requirements, selecting a suitable brand of switchgear from a basket of brands (ABB, Siemens, Eaton, Legrand, Mitsubishi, MEMF). Analyze & prepare the bill of material as per the customer specifications/Requirement. Make the compliance statement & Data Schedule as per the customer specifications or any recommended approved specifications. Coordinate with the sales team to meet the customer exceptions. Study the specifications and drawings given by the customer and clarify any technical mistake observed and rectify the same in coordination with the customer. Preparing price schedule to the given specifications, engineering design, drawing, and material selection to comply with specifications and electrical code requirements. Making a preliminary design as per the customer SLD / Load Schedule using any of the Estimation and Design software like SIVACON 8PT & S8 from Siemens, DOC & CAT from ABB, and XEnergy Configurator from EATON. Send RFQ's to different suppliers for the special discount for any particular project & for standard projects for tendering purpose with the delivery schedule to meet our target. Preparation of Tender Documents for our standard products of SEC PMT & LVDB. Technical study cost estimation engineer with the following tasks design; analysis for electric distribution panel boards of all kinds ATS, Lighting panels, AC/DC Substation Panels, Relay Control Panels, MDBs, SMDBs, ABB Artu K, Artu L, ATS, Synch Panels, MCC centers, Package Substation,also standard products Pole Mounted Transformer (SEC), LVDB, Panels communication with BMS or along with Surge Arrestors. Etc. for both power & control systems. Co-ordinate with the different departments (e.g. Engineering, Execution, Sourcing, Finance, etc.) to ensure falling in line to bidding requirement. Show less

Design Responsibilities:Currently involved in design & protection of LV & MV Electrical Distribution Systems according to IEC Standards & SCECO Standards.Specialties:+ Sizing & Selection of LV & MV Electrical distribution systems (Panel boards, Switchboard, MCC, Switchgear, Package Substation,Transformer,Capacitor banks, CT & VTs, Surge Arresters).+ Power System Studies for new distribution networks as well as system up-gradation.(Load Flow , Short Circuit, Motor… Show more Design Responsibilities:Currently involved in design & protection of LV & MV Electrical Distribution Systems according to IEC Standards & SCECO Standards.Specialties:+ Sizing & Selection of LV & MV Electrical distribution systems (Panel boards, Switchboard, MCC, Switchgear, Package Substation,Transformer,Capacitor banks, CT & VTs, Surge Arresters).+ Power System Studies for new distribution networks as well as system up-gradation.(Load Flow , Short Circuit, Motor starting , Device Coordination).+ Coordination with customer / contractor for project design according to site conditions, & for future enhancements.+ Development of following electrical drawings for Detailed engineering of commercial, residential, industrial projects.-Single Line Diagrams.-Three Line Diagrams.-Panel board, cable & conduit schedules.-Elementary & wiring diagrams.-Electrical cable routing plans.-Panel board Schedule typical sheets for 12,18,24,30,36,42,48 & 54 Way Panels.+ Proficient to work on following design tools:- Autocad,- Elecdes Design Suite,- Protogen,- Database Editor, Show less

Managing the engineering team for Designing, Servicing, Repairing, Installing Commissioning, and Inspection Testing & Quality Ensured during work in Process (Manufacturing of Switchgear HV, MV, LV, Substations, and Transformers, in SGP, TRF, MWS, and Paint Shop Department).Testing of (11/6.6/3.3KV Incoming, Outgoing, Industrial, Consumer Protection, Changeovers, PFI/LDB)Switchgears panel’s repairing / Maintenance & Overhauling, Inspection / Testing / Calibration of Electrical Power… Show more Managing the engineering team for Designing, Servicing, Repairing, Installing Commissioning, and Inspection Testing & Quality Ensured during work in Process (Manufacturing of Switchgear HV, MV, LV, Substations, and Transformers, in SGP, TRF, MWS, and Paint Shop Department).Testing of (11/6.6/3.3KV Incoming, Outgoing, Industrial, Consumer Protection, Changeovers, PFI/LDB)Switchgears panel’s repairing / Maintenance & Overhauling, Inspection / Testing / Calibration of Electrical Power & Distribution Electrical Equipment installed at 11KV & 132KV Grid Stations, Calibration of protection relays & Energy Meters, Earth Resistant Testing. Proposal preparation, Project planning, Scheduling, Manpower estimation and deployment. Working collaboratively with design engineers, operation team, purchasers and other internal staff.Effective correspondence & Kick-off meetings with client and Management to ensure the client requirements, Status updates & schedule for smooth execution of project & operation.Panel designing, load calculation, Single Line Diagrams, Cable Routing, Switchgear Arrangement, Project electrical cost evaluation. Project Supervision, BOQ Generation, Implementation of Activity Chart Plan, and Managerial Reporting, Presentations, Seminars and conference representative.Detail Engineering: Instrument specifications, Instrument Layout and Cable Routing, Hookup and Installation Drawings, Control room Layout and Arrangement Drawings, Panel Specifications and Arrangement Drawings, Instrument Power Distribution Network.Stage Inspection during Production (During Fabrication, Powder Coating, Electrical Installation)CT/PT Calculation & its Testing. Relay Setting at desired Load & its Testing.Stage Inspection during Transformer Production (Transformer Body Checking, Wings Testing)Transformer Fault finding & Tapping switch Adjustment etc. (Tap changer). Show less

Inspection Testing & Commissioning ActivitiesSwitchgears: (HV, MV, LV, VCBs/SF6 Incoming Panels, Grid End Outgoing Feeder Panels, Grid End Consumer Outgoing Panels, Industrial Panels, and Consumer Protection Panels, Power Factor improvement Panels, ACBs, MCCBs, Normal Meter Panels, Emergency Panels, and AC Emergency Panels):Stage Inspection during Production (During Fabrication, Powder Coating, Electrical Installation)CT/PT Calculation, Testing, Relay Setting at desired Load & its… Show more Inspection Testing & Commissioning ActivitiesSwitchgears: (HV, MV, LV, VCBs/SF6 Incoming Panels, Grid End Outgoing Feeder Panels, Grid End Consumer Outgoing Panels, Industrial Panels, and Consumer Protection Panels, Power Factor improvement Panels, ACBs, MCCBs, Normal Meter Panels, Emergency Panels, and AC Emergency Panels):Stage Inspection during Production (During Fabrication, Powder Coating, Electrical Installation)CT/PT Calculation, Testing, Relay Setting at desired Load & its Testing.Installation, Maintenance & Overhauling. (Using VCB Hyundai & Meidensha) & Its Mechanical TestingTransformer: (Distribution & Power):Stage Inspection during Transformer Production (Transformer Body Checking, Wings Testing)Transformer Fault finding & Tapping switch Adjustment etc. (Tap changer).Testing (Transformers & Switchgears):All routine and Type Test of Transformers & Switchgears.(Indoor & Outdoor Services)As a Team Leader in Outdoor Inspection & Testing Team. (Project Leader of Gharib Wal Cement Substation (Power Transformer & MV Panels)132KV Grid Inspection & Testing / SF6 Breaker Testing.Current and Potential Transformer Testing. ( Its Ratio, Resistance & Insulation)In case of Switchgear Vacuum Circuit Breaker High Pot, Current Rating, Contact Resistance Test. Cable Testing of HT (11KV) Circuits & LV (0.4KV) Circuits.(Wet Test, Insulation Test)Client Test Report.Calibration:Energy meters Three Phases 4 Wire, Digital MultiMeters/Clamp Meter , Earth Resistance Tester, Digital Megger, Energy Analyzer, TTR (Transformer Turn Ratio), Primary Injector (4000A) Current Source, Circuit Resistance Tester, HI Pot DC (0-40KV DC), High Voltage Test Bench (0~50KV AC), HV Stick, Thermo hunter, Tachometer. Relay Secondary Tester, Medium Voltage & Low Voltage Protection Relays {ALSTOM, O/C & E.F Specially CDG61 D.C, CDG21, MK2200 (Digital), GE MIF II Digital Protection Relay, ABB SPAJ 160C (Installation, Calibration & Setting)} Show less