Muhammad Ali Email & Phone Number

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

*Familiar with power system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, coordination studies) for power distribution system design;*Research, evaluate, and material/components selection to meet project scope;*Assisting in designing, preparation of schematic diagrams, and updating drawings, backpan layout, sizing (breaker, fuse, wire), wiring layouts of LV and MV switchgears;*Provide support to senior engineer in request for quotation and prepare material… Show more *Familiar with power system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, coordination studies) for power distribution system design;*Research, evaluate, and material/components selection to meet project scope;*Assisting in designing, preparation of schematic diagrams, and updating drawings, backpan layout, sizing (breaker, fuse, wire), wiring layouts of LV and MV switchgears;*Provide support to senior engineer in request for quotation and prepare material requisition;*Verifying proper material/BOM being used as per project design, and specification;*Knowledge of system design, Modbus & CANbus communication, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS);*Coordinate with vendors for technical clarification and design modification;*Developing Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) procedure, configuration, and test plan for Functional test, Hi-Pot (60KV), Arc Flash, Partial Discharge (30KV), Heat Run, and Bus Impedance (Contact Resistance) tests;*Performing Factory Acceptance Tests for low voltage, medium voltage switchgears, DC Cabinets, Control Switchboards, analyzing test values and fixing problems;*Familiar with using equipment Hipotronics (Hi-pot), Gwinstek (Hi-pot), Megger DLRO, Megger (IR Tester), Doble, UPS, Battery Chargers, and digital multimeter devices;*Writing detailed and concise technical reports, feasibility studies, proposals, including written responses and instructions;*Participate in the development of new projects from scratch and participating in switchgear/cabinets CSA/UL/IEEE certifications. Show less

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

*Designed new and modified existing electrical and control circuits for power distribution panels. Draft electrical/mechanical drawings using AutoCAD; create parts/products using INFOR (MRP); create and update BOMs using CADTalk;*Designed single and three line diagrams, schematic diagrams, equipment wiring, including relay functions, communication diagrams, and PLC I/O connections;*Electrical design activities such as breakers sizing, SPDs, fuses, specification and selection… Show more *Designed new and modified existing electrical and control circuits for power distribution panels. Draft electrical/mechanical drawings using AutoCAD; create parts/products using INFOR (MRP); create and update BOMs using CADTalk;*Designed single and three line diagrams, schematic diagrams, equipment wiring, including relay functions, communication diagrams, and PLC I/O connections;*Electrical design activities such as breakers sizing, SPDs, fuses, specification and selection, cable and cable duct/panduit sizing, grounding and bonding, and power load calculations;*Examined panel build, performed factory acceptance testing (quality, tug, continuity, insulation resistance, dielectric, ground bond, functional, communication, breaker current injection), and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and standards;*Provided technical assistance to the production and field personnel regarding electrical distribution and control system equipment issues related to operations, individual components, and product design and function;*Performed root cause analysis of devices/system failure during operation, testing or commissioning and make recommendations to address technical team, field personnel;*Knowledge of protection devices, their troubleshooting and fault findings;*Understanding of dynamic load balance (DLB) using SEL RTAC and SEL Relays;*Configured and set up Allen Bradley PLCs using Studio5000, Ethernet switch Stratix 5700, ArmorBlock, HMI, meters, Moxa, and communication devices for FAT; knowledge of Modbus communication;*Provided engineering support for new product development and existing projects, including technical expertise, risk assessments, task forecasting, and systems engineering analysis;*Knowledge of CEC, CSA, UL, IEEE, NERC, NFPA, and IEC standards; prepare documents and files for CSA certification;*Reviewed test results of power distribution cabinets and control panels, and advise. Show less

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

*Maintain, repair, and setup CNC machines, vision systems, PLCs, robotic systems, motors/drives and other safety & control-driven equipment, in close coordination with manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance departments of a lens manufacturer;*Identify, replace, and calibrate wear items as necessary. Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, software, and mechanical control systems;*Assist the Lead Maintenance Technician with preventive and predictive maintenance of CNC… Show more *Maintain, repair, and setup CNC machines, vision systems, PLCs, robotic systems, motors/drives and other safety & control-driven equipment, in close coordination with manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance departments of a lens manufacturer;*Identify, replace, and calibrate wear items as necessary. Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, software, and mechanical control systems;*Assist the Lead Maintenance Technician with preventive and predictive maintenance of CNC and production machinery; track and maintain an inventory of replacement parts to minimize downtime;*Facilitated the commissioning of an automated control system for polishing CNC machines, by participating in technical, organizational health & safety, and operational process programs. Show less

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

*Following detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures, manually build and/or assemble products for the security and surveillance industry;*Programme; calibrate; set parameters; and perform initial quality tests of assembled products consisting of mechanical and electrical components;*Working in a team, in a fast-paced environment, with challenging targets and strict deadlines, remain focused on quality, safety, and continuous process improvement.

Pakistan

*Oversaw the day-to-day operations and maintenance of a 30 Megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant supporting a 6700 metric tonnes per day cement plant and the nearby company town;*Diagnosed and addressed operational, maintenance, and performance issues for major plant equipment, including steam turbines and generators, high-energy piping, waste heat recovery units, and emissions controls;*Managed and corrected deficiencies and faults that occurred during the operation of the power… Show more *Oversaw the day-to-day operations and maintenance of a 30 Megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant supporting a 6700 metric tonnes per day cement plant and the nearby company town;*Diagnosed and addressed operational, maintenance, and performance issues for major plant equipment, including steam turbines and generators, high-energy piping, waste heat recovery units, and emissions controls;*Managed and corrected deficiencies and faults that occurred during the operation of the power plant; performed and/or directed scheduled preventative maintenance and calibration of generator, turbine, transformer protection equipment;*Supervised a team of technicians responsible for the physical installation of transformers; VFDs, induction motors; ID, FD, and primary air fans; transmitters; sensors; circuit breakers, etc., ensuring conformance to set standards and guidelines;*Created inspection reports and documented findings according to procedures within an electronic database; interpreted inspection results and identified any required additional inspections, repairs, replacements or mitigations;*Participated in root-cause failure investigations to prevent re- occurrence and helped identify “trigger events” as failure cause; ensured the technical integrity of instrument equipment and maintenance standards;*Evaluated equipment upgrades available from manufacturers and aftermarket providers for plant equipment and controls; performed cost/benefit analysis and recommend upgrades;*Developed specifications for procurement of equipment and/or contractual services to support power plant operations; developed capital project estimates and justification;*Understood and managed work-related risk, in order to prevent accidents and harm to people, to reduce damage to the environment and protect the facility, achieve competitive performance;*Resolved issues related to SCADA system, ABB DCS, Siemen’s PLCs, motorized & control valves pressure and temperature transmitters. Show less

Badin District Pakistan

*Following various ISO standards, inspected, calibrated, and certified power and control equipment; sensors; transducers; and transmitters for various power generation and oil & gas industry clients;*Ensured inspections conformed with HSE and QA/ QC requirements/thresholds and are fulfilled at all stages of the sites and on-going projects;*Conducted NCR and quality alert audit at client sites.

Master Of Science - Ms, Electrical Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Electrical Engineering, A

Bachelor'S Degree, Mathematics And Physics

Courses

ELEX-8170 – Industrial System Electrical Design ELEX-8270 – Power System Analysis ELEX-0470 – Power System Protection Fundamentals