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London Area, United Kingdom

• Design and implementation of HV/LV power networks, ensuring robustness and reliability in critical environments.• Spearheading the replacement of operational infrastructure, optimizing systems for enhanced performance and efficiency.• Detailed design development, tendering & procurement process management for new HV/LV substations and interconnectors, bolstering infrastructure resilience.• Project management for comprehensive substation upgrades, from concept design to execution, ensuring seamless integration and operation.• Expertise in protection and control systems, conducting detailed design development to enhance reliability and resilience.• Collaborating effectively with stakeholders and team members, fostering strong communication channels for project success.• Tailoring solutions to meet the stringent requirements of data centers, hospitals, and other mission-critical environments, prioritizing reliability and resilience.• Proficient in AutoCAD for efficient design and drafting of electrical systems, ensuring accuracy and precision in project execution.• Conducting protection analysis and coordination studies using ETAP software, ensuring optimal system performance and safety.• Proficient in electrical design software including Trimble Design Products (SingleCable, ProDesign, Protect, PowerNet) for efficient cable selection, system design, short circuit analysis, and protective device selection.• In-depth knowledge of electrical design standards, including BS 7671 and HTM 06-01/02/03, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.• My diverse technical expertise and qualifications enable me to deliver innovative solutions and ensure the successful implementation of electrical projects across various sectors.

• Tender for electrical installation projects like Commercial -domestic and Industrial sector. • Design and Material Take Off and estimate of electrical systems include lighting, earthing system, fire alarm, CCTV, cable routes and cabling, Telephone system, Equipment sizing calculations (cables and electrical feeders, transformer, diesel generator, UPS, capacitor bank, Central antenna, etc.)• Accurately calculate take-offs from drawings including materials and hours for EPC project• detailed estimates for pre-designed and full design and build projects.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Proficient in maintenance and commissioning of electrical and mechanical equipment including conveyor lines, ironing, folding, dryer machines, CBW machines, Auto sealing machines, weighing and batching lines, sorting and printing machines.• Skilled in installing and maintaining a wide range of electrical equipment and instruments.Provided technical assistance and resolutions, including on-call support for electrical emergencies to ensure uninterrupted operations.• Conducted routine maintenance tasks such as emergency light testing, industrial rewiring, and system upgrades to ensure the reliability of lighting and power systems.• Evaluated installed electrical equipment and systems to identify faults and implemented corrective measures for optimal performance.• Monitored manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.Prepared comprehensive technical documentation for the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial systems, including PLCs and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI).

Rasht , Gilan, Iran

Project: Revamping of Lube Oil, Antifreeze - MEG & DEG-Antifreeze Blending Plant (EPC PROJECT)• Led engineering teams to deliver a complete EPC project for a lube oil, MEG & DEG-Antifreeze blending plant, covering electrical, instrumentation, and process design.• Cultivated a high-performing team through performance evaluations, talent identification, and fostering a positive work environment.• Ensured facility compliance with regulations, optimized functionality, and managed facility maintenance to minimize project costs.• Collaborated effectively across disciplines for seamless project execution and modernized the factory's electrical distribution system for new production lines and tank farms.• Successfully completed projects using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies and gathered project requirements for efficient management.• Managed technical and non-technical aspects of projects by overseeing a team of engineers and personnel.• Conducted feasibility studies for new production projects and plant revamps, performing engineering calculations, and managing procurement activities.• Coordinated construction projects, supervised employee performance, and managed maintenance of the organization's facilities.• Renovated and rehabilitated old electrical distribution systems within the factory, preparing design foundations and specifications for instrumentation.• Developed a comprehensive instrument index list and specifications as per P&ID diagram, including studying various instrumentation components such as pressure transmitters (PT), temperature transmitters (TT), level radar transmitters, flow metering, PIG detectors, motorized valves, and pneumatic valves sizing.• Conducted a study of various technologies for tank gauging, selected appropriate radar systems, and prepared diagrams and layouts for instrument cables and junction boxes.

Rasht, Gilan Province, Iran

• Created loop diagrams and UPS distribution diagrams for instrumentation systems, integrating an industrial network with fiber optic switch and cable to connect blending areas and storage tanks to the control room with WinCC-based Siemens PLC.• Designed motor control centers with withdrawable air circuit breakers (ACB), soft starters, and variable frequency drives (VFD) for efficient control of plant machinery.• Implemented control panels with Siemens PLC S7-400H redundant systems, connected via PROFINET networks for reliable and efficient process control. Led a team in delivering a complete EPC project for lube oil, MEG & DEG-Antifreeze blending plant, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.• Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and optimal functionality.• Managed documentation related to Basic & Detail Design phases, including feasibility studies and investigation of operational constraints.• Compiled material take-off and other relevant documentation for project execution.• Provided technical analysis on manufacturers and conducted documentation preparation for contract signing.• Reviewed manufacturers' documents and drawings, ensuring compliance with project requirements.• Prepared single-line diagrams and cable data sheets for efficient instrumentation hookup.• Developed layouts for instrument cables, junction boxes, and terminations, including specifications for junction boxes.• Compiled qualified manufacturers list and prepared material requisitions.• Developed detailed specifications and data sheets for instruments to ensure accurate procurement and installation.• Evaluated proposals from manufacturers and suppliers, ensuring suitability for project requirements.• Planned layout for control rooms and panels, considering ventilation and UPS requirements.• Developed logic diagrams, loop diagrams, and hook-up diagrams for instrumentation systems.

Iran

Project: Upgrade of Electrical Infrastructure - Utility & Substations• Directed utility and industrial substation projects, overseeing the installation, maintenance, and integration of electrical systems, including medium-voltage (MV) withdrawable feeders and power distribution via MV cables, optimizing operations across the factory.• Seamlessly integrated existing substations into dedicated MV branches, ensuring efficient power distribution and enhancing overall system reliability.• Successfully secured a dedicated feeder at the regional power company's upstream substation with a 4 MW capacity, facilitating uninterrupted power supply to the factory.• Demonstrated expertise in substation design, collaborating with Siemens licensed professionals to design and procure single-line diagrams, protection, and control systems for main substation withdrawable feeders.• Managed various substation projects, including Substation No. 1, Substation No. 2, Substation No. 3, and Substation No. 4, overseeing the installation of withdrawable feeder switchgear, transformers, LV distribution panels, UPS systems, battery racks, busducts, and lighting panels.• Spearheaded lighting system upgrades, enhancing emergency and normal lighting for production halls and the yard, and overseeing the installation of cable trays, industrial LED lights, conduits, and wall-mounted socket panels.• Implemented compressors and chillers room and fire protection systems, including the installation of control panels for diesel generators, compressor controllers, soft starters, and 24V solenoid valves for water and oil drainage.• Designed and implemented earthing and lightning protection systems, ensuring compliance with IEC standards and installing electronic lightning arresters, earthing pits, and bonding for LV networks, substations, and MV.

Rasht County, Gilan Province, Iran

• Managed fire pump house control and power distribution, overseeing the installation of fire pump control panels, diesel pumps, main fire pumps, tank level controls, and cathodic protection systems for storage tanks.• Led the implementation of substation No. 2 and substation for storage tanks No. 4, managing engineering documents, procurement, and the installation of fixed MV feeders, transformers, busducts, UPS systems, battery racks, and LV distribution panels.• Implemented power distribution and cabling for various areas within the factory, including spray halls, purification houses, ziggurats, painting areas, and yard lighting, ensuring reliable and efficient operations.• Contributed to power quality improvement initiatives, correcting parameters, eliminating harmonic issues, and addressing sources of interference within production halls, resulting in enhanced system performance and reliability.• Designed single-line drawings and data sheets, and calculated diesel sizing for a powerhouse with generators low voltage 2500 MVA diesel and distribution panels, as well as withdrawable medium voltage dry step-up transformers (400V to 20KV) at the powerhouse and ran XLPE 20KV cable to the load site.• Designed auto transfer switches for medium voltage switchboards connected to main incomer medium voltage switchboards in the main substation.• Installed oil and cosmetic product lines (one, two, four liters bottles) like conveyor lines, designed, calculated installation, repaired, and maintained electrical protection systems, medium voltage, low voltage, electrical panels, motor control center, firefighting and fire alarm systems, electrical cabling, earthing, lighting, and cathodic protection systems for new production lines.Collaborated with international engineers for commissioning new production lines.• Led the renovation and rehabilitation of the old electrical distribution system in the factory.

Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province, Iran

Project: Storage Tanks Facilities Pipelines & Jetties Shahid Rajaie Port Complex and bitumen production plant at Persian Gulf Mining & Metal Industrial Special Economic Zone Co• Design and calculation cable sizing, transformer, and diesel generator sizing-load list -electrical and instrument material take off -supervisor for installation mv &lv panel -instruments like pressure transmitter, level transmitter, temperature transmitter, Coriolis mass flow meter …• Installation, repairing, and maintenance of electrical protection systems, low voltage electrical panels, MCC, electrical cabling, Earthing, lighting, Cathodic Protection systems.• Supervision of installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical & instruments system and devises• Design and calculate earthing, lighting, cabling system, medium, and low voltage switchgear and transformer, diesel generator, Cathodic protection, electro pumps, UPS system, fire alarm system, tank gauging system (ENDREESS & HOUSER), electrical heat tracing.• Reviewing status and contracts and providing daily and monthly reports of contractors to employer• Participating in weekly technical meetings with contractors and employers to review the latest physical progress of projects and provide technical solutions in implementation and installation of electrical equipment and precision instruments.• Sending documents of non-compliance in installation with approved drawings of project consultant company and correcting technical documents of electricity and precision instruments and industrial automation• Collaborated with construction administration consultants to schedule field observations.• Negotiated with building owners, property developers, and local authorities to deliver completed projects within Shahid Rajaei port constraints.• Conducted routine quality audits, verifying progression against specifications, and initiating corrective actions to remedy concerns.

Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province, Iran

• Provided diligent training and safety kits to construction personnel, fully complying with site safety protocols.• Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with contractors, subcontractors, and key stakeholders, negotiating best possible project progression.• Monitored project outgoings, adapting programs of work to meet budgetary constraints.• Instructed local authorities to progress with planning application submissions.• Reviewed plans and specifications during schematic design of pre-construction to identify potential risks, technical constraints, and code issues.• Oversaw contract bids from initial planning phases to delivery.• Delivered contracted construction work according to time, quality, and cost estimates.• Verified worker and contractor compliance with environmental protections and legal requirements.• Devised tactical programs of work to meet construction requirements.• Guided and directed third-party inspectors checking projects during construction, commissioning, and closeout.• Supervised work of contractors and subcontractors to achieve targets against deadlines.• Managed construction project budgets of up to £500000• Maintained strict site compliance with current safety legislation.

Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province, Iran

Project: MC Project of Shahid Rajaee Port Complex Port - Bandar Abbas, IRAN• Supervised installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical & instruments system and devices. design and calculate earthing, lighting, cabling system, and medium and low voltage switchgear and transformer, diesel generator, Cathodic protection, electro pumps, UPS system, fire alarm system, tank gauging system (ENDREESS&HOUSER), electrical heat tracing.• Reviewing status and contracts and providing daily and monthly reports of contractors to employer• Participating in weekly technical meetings with contractors and employers to review the latest physical progress of projects and provide technical solutions in implementation and installation of electrical equipment and precision instruments.• Sending documents of non-compliance in installation with approved drawings of project consultant company and correcting technical documents of electricity and precision instruments and industrial automation• Maintained site health and safety compliance for safe, secure working environments.• Sourced cost-effective materials and equipment, keeping projects within budget.• Briefed teams on daily task requirements to meet project targets.• Identified project issues quickly to minimize delays.• Supervised ongoing construction works, verifying against specifications.• Monitored project progress against schedule demands to meet construction deadlines.• Checked construction materials and met safety, quality, and compliance standards.• Updated work progress records for continued project monitoring.• Briefed and motivated site teams to deliver quality results.• Organized material supplies to facilitate smooth construction works.• Assessed construction constraints to appropriately determine planning requirements.• Monitored site productivity levels to achieve projects within budgets and deadlines.• Achieved project deadlines through focused staff and resource planning.

Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province, Iran

• Organized material supplies to facilitate smooth construction works.• Assessed construction constraints to appropriately determine planning requirements.• Monitored site productivity levels to achieve projects within budgets and deadlines.• Achieved project deadlines through focused staff and resource planning.• Updated managers on project progress for improved forward planning.• Recruited and onboarded required contractors and subcontractors for maximized project efficiency.• Kept site areas clear of obstructions to limit risk.• Negotiated cost-efficient supplier contracts to reduce project expenditure.• Liaised with coordinating construction teams to synchronize workflows

Tehran, Iran

Project: Bana Gostar Karaneh STORAGE TANK AND Utility- Bandar Abbas, IRAN• Design, calculated supervised, and validated: erection, testing, and pre-commissioning of Electrical items such as medium and low voltage switchgear and motor control center, power transformer, UPS system, Cable tray and conduits, Lighting and Earthing system…• Supervising and validating calibration, erection, testing, and pre-commissioning works such as Pressure/Level/Temperature Transmitters, Pressure Gauges, Differential Pressure Switch, motor-operated valves, and Tank gauging systems.• Reviewing Method Statements, Quality Control Procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) of Instrumentation, Electrical, Telecommunications, Cathodic Protection, Fire and Gas Detection Systems (FGDS), and electrical heat tracing system.• Preparing and arranging Requests for Inspection & Tests with Consultant & Client representative.• Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches, and circuit breakers.• Inspected electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.• Consistently met quality control standards through thorough inspections of completed electrical works.• Maintained and tested fire alarm systems, ensuring faultless electrical function.• Installed, tested, and modified circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights, and motors.• Tested and accurately diagnosed wiring faults, recording exact details to maintain traceability.• Correctly filled appropriate Electrical Certificates and Electrical Condition Reports for optimal project compliance.• Trained and mentored junior electricians, providing diligent monitoring to ensure safe, quality workmanship.• Complied with API, IPS, IEC. BS 7671 standards to complete electrical installations.• Protected against fire hazards with comprehensive risk assessments.

Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province, Iran

• Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable codes.• Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using various testing devices.• Ensured safety of electrical work and systems through regular, rigorous testing.• Sourced and assembled components to meet client needs.• Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts, and written descriptions to deliver project requirements.• Operated electrical measuring devices appropriately, including analyzers, amp meters, and voltmeters.• Planned and delivered projects to minimize disruption to clients.• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.• Maintained clean, safe working environments, minimizing risk to staff and visitors.

Rasht County, Gilan, Iran

• Conducted engineering calculations and investigations, ensuring compliance with safety standards.• Prepared proposals, evaluated bids, and advised on code compliance.• Managed installation, setup, and design of security and fire alarm systems.• Implemented video surveillance and fire alarm systems in Wood and Paper factory.• Supervised employees, controlled expenses, and oversaw recruitment processes.

Rasht

• Led renovation and automation of industrial electrical, automation, and instrumentation systems, including furnaces, pumping stations, cooling towers, and central pump house equipment.• Installed and maintained electrical protection systems, low voltage panels, MCCs, cabling, earthing, lighting, and cathodic protection systems.• Developed and constructed electrical and instrumentation systems for slab reheating furnaces. • Prepared technical reports for senior engineers.

Kermanshah, Kermanshah Province, Iran

Conducted plant maintenance and commissioning of electrical equipment.• Provided technical assistance and resolved electrical emergencies.• Evaluated installed equipment and systems, prepared technical documentation.

Kerman, Kerman Province, Iran

-Installation of industrial burners and combustion equipment for furnaces dual fuel and gas burners.-Fuel conversion of industrial burners from fuel oil to natural gas or dual fuel preheated equipment.-Start as a trainee electrician and then worked as an assistant on many projects along with the other workers other things included were; supervising of the quality of product and working on the various aspects of the project.

Electrical Engineering-Electronic

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering