Omer Iqbal Email & Phone Number

Lahore, Pk

Lahore Division, Punjab, Pakistan

Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan

▪ Perform Power System Studies including Load flow, Contingency Analysis, Short Circuit, Motor starting, Voltage and Transient Stability Studies, Arc Flash and Power Factor Correction studies in accordance with SEC Standards, Saudi Aramco Standards and Industry specific ANSI/ IEC/ IEEE standards using PSS/E and ETAP Software.▪ Perform Insulation Coordination Studies (TOV, SOV and Ferro-Resonance) for EHV and HV network using PSCAD Software.▪ Network modeling for various Utilities and IPP’s using different power system simulation packages (including PSS/E, ETAP and PSCAD).▪ Interaction with the clients, data collection and validation of collected data.▪ Extensive analysis on the study results. ▪ Preparation of technical report, technical proposal and deliver project presentation to client.▪ Manage and coordinate all project activities to ensure on time completion of project.

Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan

▪ Perform Power System Simulation Studies including Load flow, Contingency analysis, Short Circuit, Voltage Drop, Transient Stability Studies in accordance with Industry specific ANSI/ IEC/ IEEE standards using PSS/E and ETAP Software.▪ Witness following Testing on 1223MW Balloki RLNG Combined Cycle Power Planto Reliability Run Test (RRT)o Initial Capacity Test (ICT)o Heat Rate Test

Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan

As Power System Analyst at POWER-tek, successfully led and completed many power system planning projects. The activities include project planning & software simulations work, execution, team management for system planning studies, costing, progress monitoring, reporting, customers support and interaction. Also led a team for business development, contract and corporate management tasks.Successfully completed the following projects: Grid System Impact Study of 330MW Siddiqsons Coal Fired Power Plant, Thar Block-II, District Tharparkar. Grid System Impact Studies for 50 MW solar power plant at Kulachi Solar Power Park, District D.I Khan. Grid System Impact Studies of 1223 MW Balloki combined cycle power plant , District Kasur. Grid System Impact Studies of 1230 MW Haveli Bahadur Shah, combined cycle power plant, District Jhang. Plant Expansion and Grid Interconnection Studies of 213 MW Fauji Kabirwala Power Company Limited (FKPCL) combined cycle power plant, District Khanewal. Developed Regional Transmission Grid Plan for Gilgit Baltistan (GB) Area and its interconnection with National Grid of Pakistan. System Impact Studies of 5400MW Dasu hydropower plant including overall 12,861 MW hydropower plants downstream of Dasu HPP, rank the alternatives of HVAC (765kV or 500kV) and ±600 HVDC power transmission.  System Impact Studies of 5400MW Dasu hydropower plant including overall 12,861 MW hydropower plants downstream of Dasu HPP, adding 765kV bulk transmission system, and rank the alternatives of 765kV and 500kV power transmission.

Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan

Developed transmission planning criteria, Prepared and reviewed provided load forecast and generation development plans, Selection of voltage level(s) for regional transmission interconnections and with national grid for proposed development plans, Identified generation interconnection transmission schemes (alternatives and options) for the proposed Hydropower Projects, Performed necessary power flow, short circuit and transient stability assessment studies and provided a high level assessment of the potential interconnection between the GB regional grid and the NTDC transmission system keeping in view the future HPPs projects in northern part of Pakistan.

Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan

 Involved in Preparation of System Impact Assessment (SIA) Study for the Finalization of Interconnection Voltage Level and Transmission Scheme on the basis of Techno-economic Comparative Analysis for both Transmission Options (500kV and 765kKV). Performed Load Flow, Short Circuit and Dynamic System Stability Studies on different Spot Years Basecase with different Loading Scenarios using PSS/E ® Package by keeping in view of NEPRA Grid Code for both Transmission Options (500kV and 765kV). Calculate the Impedances of Over Head Transmission Lines (OHTL) by using PSS/E ® LineProp Program and incorporated in the Model for both Transmission Options (500kV and 765kV). Performed the ACC Contingency Analysis and Reliability Studies by keeping in view NEPRA Grid Code/NTDC Practiced/Provided Planning Criteria, International Reliability Standards and Credible Contingencies Testing and Prudent Utility Practices for both Transmission Options (500kV and 765kV). Computation of Losses for both Transmission Options (500kV and 765KV) which includes Transmission Line and Transformation Losses. Transmission Line Losses includes both Resistive (I2R) Losses and Corona Losses. Enthusiastically Participate in Preparation of Design Report for the first 765kV Transmission Line in Pakistan. Prepared and development cost estimate for both transmission options (500kV and 765kV). Prepared Progress Reports, Progress Charts, Project Schedules etc.

Lahore, Pakistan

Project DescriptionConsultancy Services for the Rehabilitation of H.T/L.T Electrical Network (300 Nos. Job orders) in Walled/ Old City, Lahore Provided to Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO).Description of Duties:  Preparation and Evaluation of Bidding Documents. Preparation of Bill of Quantity (BOQ) / Estimate of LT Proposals. Generation of LT Proposals using Feeder Analysis Program (FDR-ANA), by keeping in view the parameters like Voltage Drop, Energy Loss and Transformer Loading; that will remain within Permissible Limits for next five years. Check/Review the estimates, Supervision of Material Consumption, Monitor Quality of Construction Works, Submit Monthly/Periodical Progress Reports, Reconciliation of Installed Material, Preparation/Submission of A-90 Reports and Assisting Client representatives during Handing over Completed Works. Verify the Detailed Survey (which includes; On Site Verification of Existing Maps of both Existing and Proposed Planning, Verification of Existing Length of Line and Code of LT Conductors, Verification of Rating of Existing Transformer, Dismantle Material, Transformer Loading and No. of Consumers on each transformer etc.) Conducted by the Surveyor.

Lahore, Pakistan

Project Description:Load Flow, Short Circuit and Dynamic System Stability Study for Interconnection of 3.2 MW Kathai, 3.2 MW Sharian Hydro Power Stations with 132 kV Hattian Bala Grid Station and 3.2 MW Rehra, 3.0 MW Qadirabad Hydro Power Station with 132 kV Bagh Grid Station.Description of Duties: Identified & Evaluated the feasibility & probability of Interconnections between various Hydro Power Projects (HPPs) and between with Azad Kashmir/ IESCO/PESCO regional grid system.  Reviewed transmission planning criteria as per NEPRA requirement. Performed Power System data review and data checking for errors. Interconnection Scheme Development of two hydro generation projects first as island and then with the grid Preparation of Drawings, Geographical Maps etc. Modeling of Generators, Transformers, Transmission Lines and other power system components in provided basecases as NEPRA Planning Criteria  Performed power system studies including Load Flow, Short Circuit & Transient Stability Studies and Analyzed the power flow, contingency analysis, stability, fault level and losses calculations etc. Prepared Reports of above studies and prepared high-level interconnection scope etc.

Lahore, Pakistan

Project Description:LESCO SAP-ELR / DOP (System Augmentation Program under Energy Loss Reduction / Distribution of Power for HT & LT Proposals), Deposit Works, Rural Electrification and B-III Service Connection.Description of Duties: • Check / Review and vetting of estimates, Supervision / Control of Material Consumption / Issuance, Verification of effective utilization of material, Monitor Quality of Construction Works, Submit Monthly / Periodical Progress Reports, Preparation / Submission of Reconciliation Statement of Installed Material, Preparation / Submission of A-90 Reports / Forms, Assisting client representatives during handing over completed works and Preparation / Submission / Clearance of Invoices.

Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan

 Prepared Map of HT/ LT Line in GIS using Geographical Coordinates of Accessories (Poles, Transformer, T-off etc.) through GPS Device (Garmin). Prepared Single Line Diagram as well as completed Study (Analysis) which included Load Flow Study (Line Losses, Transformation Losses, Voltage Drop, etc.), Optimal Capacitor Placement of 11kV feeders in ETAP. Performed Load Flow Analysis, Voltage Drop Calculation and Energy Losses Computation in ETAP (Electrical Transient Analyzer Program) & ETAP GIS Map Module. Building up of Inventory and prepared database of Power distribution system components in ARC-GIS which helped to prepare estimates for Relocation of Towers etc.  Practical working on Analysis of Network using optimization techniques which include Re-conductoring, Installation of Bank Capacitors and Bifurcation of lengthy and overloaded feeder. Surveying and Generation of LT / HT Proposal in SEPCO (Sukkur Electric Power Company). Extensive knowledge on preparing/ understanding Estimates/ BOQs and Assemblies/ Accessories.  Ample knowledge on Feeder Analysis Software (FDR-ANA) prepared by US-AID, ETAP (Electrical Transient Analyzer Program) Software and GIS (Geographical Information System), use it for Electrical Network Mapping.

Master’S Degree, Project Management, A+

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Master’S Degree, Electrical Engineering, A+

Bachelors Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering, A+

Diploma In Project Management (Dpm), Project Management, A+

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