Sameer Nawaz Email & Phone Number

Riverton, Wa, Au

Saudi Arabia

• Maintenance, Operation and Reliability of electrical equipment and technical support to operations.• Design, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Electrical Equipment and creation of EDC packages.• Root Cause Analysis, Trouble Shooting, of LV/HV switchgears, Transformers, Circuit breakers, Sub stations, LV/MV Motors, Feeders, UPS, Variable Frequency Drives and Protection systems.• Improved reliability of electrical equipment by optimising Planned and Preventative Maintenance Plans and using RCM Techniques on rotating equipment in Hazardous area using CMMS programs.• Lead electrical equipment failures and trips investigation and produce the associated reports.• Electrical engineering projects, design, maintenance, assessments, studies, investigations, analysis, optimization, troubleshooting, preparing detailed reports and carry out technical evaluations.• Expertise on Electrical equipment like EHV GIS/AIS Switchgear, Power Transformers, large synchronous/induction motors, HV/LV Switchgears and Control gears, EHV/HV/LV Cables, Bus ducts, EHV GIBs, UPS, Battery Charger, NGR. • Preparation of Single line diagrams, protection and metering schemes, motor schematics, Hazardous area classification drawings, substation automation, synchronizing and bus changeover schemes.• Implemented Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Preventative Maintenance Optimisation (PMO) and Life Cycle Asset Management (LCAM) techniques, Asset Integrity Maintenance Systems (AIMS)• Planned/Preventive/Predictive Maintenance and operation of electrical equipment to maintain reliability and integrity of Electrical Equipment and providing Technical support to operations.• Carry out Electrical engineering calculations like Grounding/Earthing, Battery charger/Battery sizing, Transformer sizing, Cable sizing, Electrical Load schedules and Lighting. • Carry out Electrical Power system studies including Short Circuit, Load Flow analysis, Motor starting, Arc Flash Hazard studies, Rela

Australia

Working at BHP Port Hedland Operations in Western Australia.Managing Company’s 132KV/33KV/11KV/440V overhead, Underground Power Distribution System ensuring the smooth Power supply to the crityical electrical equipment through HV/LV substations.• Root Cause Analysis, Trouble Shooting, of LV/HV switchgears, Transformers, Generators, Circuit breakers, sub stations, Motors, Compressors, feeders, UPS and Protection systems.• Improved reliability of electrical equipment by optimizing Planned and Preventative Maintenance Plans and using RCM Techniques on rotating equipment in Hazardous area using CMMS programs.• Electrical engineering projects, design, maintenance, assessments, studies, investigations, analysis, optimization, troubleshooting, detailed reports and technical evaluations.• Coordinate all phases of assigned projects from concept design to scope development, written specifications, bid solicitations, equipment and facilities engineering and installation through final start-up, acceptance and project closure.• Design, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Power systems including Power Distribution Systems, Substations, switchyards, Transformers and Switchboards.• Carry out project scoping, detailed design including consultant reviews and Cost estimation, Project planning and scheduling, Project commissioning, handover and acceptanceDeveloped and maintained all power related (maintenance & operation) policies for the power systems.• Developed electrical system integrated model of the system with all relevant electrical studies (short circuit, load flow, coordination, arc flash, transient) by utilizing ETAP (Electrical Transient Analyzer Program) software.• Implemented Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Preventative Maintenance Optimization (PMO) and Life Cycle Asset Management (LCAM) techniques, Asset Integrity Maintenance Systems (AIMS)

Qatar

Operations North Field Alpha is an offshore Gas Platform located at 80 KM’s North East of Qatar mainland supplying 18.5 BSCF of Gas to liquefaction trains for processing into LNG.• Planned/Preventive/Predictive Maintenance and operation of electrical equipment to maintain reliability and integrity of Electrical Equipment and providing Technical support to operations.• Carry out Electrical engineering calculations like Grounding/Earthing, Battery charger/Battery sizing, Transformer sizing, Cable sizing, Electrical Load schedules and Lighting. • Carry out Electrical Power system studies including Short Circuit, Load Flow analysis, Motor starting, Arc Flash Hazard studies, Relay coordination and setting using software like ETAP and Power Factory.• Participated on the testing & commissioning of the new facilities and Turnaround and Inspection (T&I).• Update and maintain engineering documentation and drawings.• Provided expert advice and assistance to design, construction, maintenance engineers and operation personnel on all matters related to electrical systems.• Develop engineering conceptual plans for the new installation and upgrade projects including development of work scopes, calculations and detailed technical specifications.• Review Project Proposals and Detailed Designs packages for new facilities. • Managing, operating and maintaining Company’s 3.8 GW, 132KV/13.8 KV/4.16KV/480V Power Generation and Distribution system including overhead and Underground Power Distribution Systems to ensure the smooth supply of power to the critical electrical equipment through HV/LV substations, Switchyards and related switchgear.• Developed and maintained all power related (maintenance & operation) policies for the power systems.

Western Australia, Australia

BHP AUSTRALIANickel West is a Refinery based in Leinster, Western Australia locate at 1,000 KM’s NE of Perth, Australia• Managed and executed multidiscipline electrical improvement, capital and expansion projects.• Estimated operating & capital budgets, participated in management meetings at decision-making levels and managed internal & external communication• Ensured electrical system reliability by conducting power system forecasted planning with Independent Power Plant (IPP) and national utility grid.• Managed designing of substations and power distribution system for 132KV, 22KV, 11KV and 440 Volts • Reviewed and approve electrical deliverables single line diagrams, interconnection wiring and schematics.• Prepared electrical engineering budgets and schedules and effectively managed resources on the project to ensure work is completed on time and within budget.• Enhanced the company’s electrical equipment reliability by leading electrical equipment obsolescence program and proactively initiated several substation upgrade projects.• Creation of electrical wiring diagrams and manufacturing documents, SAP handling, Time scheduling• Creation of electrical wiring diagrams and manufacturing documents and time scheduling• Technical management, planning and controlling of one’s own engineering work packages• Coach and mentor team members within the facility in areas of expertise including technical training, problem solving, and knowledge transfer• Developed electrical related engineering standards and procedures for the company, based on international (IEEE, IEC, NEC, ANSI, NFPA) and Australian Standards.SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS Installation of capacitor banks to improve Power factor in LV substations saving $1 M in power bills. Design/Install of new Overhead/Underground HV Distribution Lines to new loads on the plant and mine site. Installation of new HV Primary Crusher Motor along with switchboard and control system

Saudi Arabia

HGP is one of the largest Gas Processing plant with capacity of 2.6 BSCFD.• Managing 150 MW combined cycle power plant, 230 KV - 480V LV, HV Power Generation, and Distribution Network.• Implemented Engineering Design Packages to install new and upgrade existing installations.• Install, Test, maintain, Troubleshoot LV and HV switchgears, Transformers, Circuit breakers, sub stations, Motors, feeders, Protection systems and improve their reliability.• Improved reliability of electrical equipment by optimising Planned and Preventative Maintenance Plans and using RCM Techniques on rotating equipment using CMMS programs.• Provided operation support to refinery in-house power generation and electrical distribution systems.• Perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop calculations and equipment sizing and protection coordination• Carried out Arc Flash Analysis and ETAP study on the plant and implemented recommendations. • Optimised AC/DC auxiliary systems, protections, monitoring and control systems• Performed investigations and Root Cause Analysis to minimize equipment failure and operations support.• Develop operating and switching procedures for electrical equipment. • Managing Cost effective maintenance of Electrical systems/plants and spare parts procurement.• Ensure that Electrical equipment is maintained as per Aramco, IEEE and IEC, NEC standardsACHIEVEMENTS• Design, installed, commissioned Remote Racking System for HV and MV switchgear (Cost 700 K).• Improved power system reliability by carrying out ETAP study and Arc Flash Analysis ($800,000)• Improved reliability of plant wide UPS system by enhancing preventative maintenance techniques.• Saving 3M $ in losses by fixing chronic failures of 13.8 KV, 25,000 HP synchronous machines.

Perth, Australia

Wesfarmers is a major manufacturer & supplier of chemicals, fertilisers including Ammonium Nitrate, Super Phosphate, Urea Sodium Cyanide, and related services to the mining, minerals processing, industrial and agricultural sectors• Implemented measures to enhance Electrical and instrument reliability.• Install and maintain LV and HV switchboards, switchgear including Transformers, Distribution boards, Circuit breakers etc to ensure reliability. • Conducted feasibility studies and pioneered projects aiming at enhancing Electrical and control Systems• Erection, testing and commissioning of Electrical Equipment/systems of plant, HV and LV switchgears, Power and Distribution Transformers, HV and LV motors, control and protection systems and UPS.• Maintenance, operation and troubleshooting of 9.7 MVA, 11KV Steam Turbine and Generator.• Responsible for Electrical design, Load calculations, SLDs, Schematic, Cables and Equipment Sizing.• Trouble shooting and providing assistance to resolve electrical and control systems problems on the plant.• Maintain, upgrade, design and install instruments including flow meters, pressure transmitters, level transmitter, gas analysers, Control Valves and various other instruments and ensure there reliable operation.• Maintain, install and trouble shoot various control systems including PLC’s and DCS systems on the plant. • Supervising team of Electricians and contractors on site and carried out Performance Reviews.SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS* Upgrade of the old DCS system with latest Emerson Delta V system and eliminated obsolescence issues. Involved in the design and installation of Power supply for the new DCS system. * Installation of oil filtration system on the 22 KV/480 V 15 MVA Transformer.

Perth, Australia

TRONOX, Perth, Western Australia Operating at 6 sites in Western Australia, TRONOX is a chemical processing plant that produces Titanium Dioxide.• Performed investigations to minimize electrical equipment and instrument failure and provided inputs to improve equipment operations• Ensured installation compliance with statutory requirements as per IEC and IEEE standards• Responsible for HV/LV equipment on the plant including 132/22 KV distribution network, Switchyards and related equipment (C.B’s, Re-closers, Isolators, protection relays, sub stations etc.)• Responsible for installation of HV and LV switchgear and Electrical equipment including Generators, Transformers, Motors, Feeders, Circuit breakers, and their power and control panels • Supervise E/I Techs and Electrical contractors on site ensuring an individual is competent to perform an assigned compliance task.• Estimated operating & capital budgets, participated in management meetings at decision-making levels and managed internal & external communication.Modification and upgrading of Electrical systems/plants and budget management.SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS* Installation of $600,000, 6.6 KV Primary crusher motor to improve plant-crushing capabilities.* Improved power supply reliability by installation of 27 MVA, 132KV/22 KV Transformer in parallel.* Replacement of 10 X obsolete VSD’s with Liquid Resistor starters to improve reliability and obsolescence issues.* Replacement of 5 X 2.5 MVA Transformers at the end of their 30-year life cycle and improved plant reliability.

Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

Australia’s biggest open cut Gold mine and Chemical Process Plant which is a part of the world largest Gold producing company ‘Barick’RESPONSIBILITIES:• Responsible for designing and commissioning of electrical projects• Managed project execution from concept development through detail design, construction and commissioning• Responsible for design, installation and up gradation of electrical, mechanical and PLC based equipment• Ensured appropriate maintenance of the company’s 50 MW, 33 KV Power Distribution System including HV Switchyards, Substations, Power lines and related switchgear• Utilized new equipment & materials to improve commercial & technical aspects of the Gold extraction process• Managed GE PLC controlled telemetry system for water supply, performed PLC programming and troubleshooting • Developed predictive maintenance techniques through suitable non-destructive condition monitoring methods• Worked in conjunction with external consultants and evaluated contractor work• Identified risk mitigating measures concerning equipment & practice, recommended design/process changes, efficient installation methods and ensured reliable operation of the Gold processing plant. Developed predictive maintenance techniques through suitable non-destructive condition monitoring methodsSIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS* Installation of lightning protection equipment in the field to minimise failures of the motors and telemetry control equipment due to lightning strikes.* Installation of $800,000 HV Harmonic filter system improving plant wide Harmonics and improving equipment life.

• Accountable for maintenance, operation and troubleshooting of HV and LV switchgear• Forecasted preventive & day-to-day maintenance of air filtration plant, chemical plant, water-cooling systems, lube oil purification plants, air filter plants and other auxiliary system on the plant• Autonomously performed annual maintenance on electrical equipment and produced comprehensive reports consisting of suitable measures aimed at improving future operation of the electrical switchgear• Instrumental in the plan & design of power station including HV and LV switchgear protection, distribution & transmission network and control equipment on the plant• Responsible for installation of HV and LV switchgear and Electrical equipment including Generators, Transformers, Motors, Feeders, Circuit breakers, and their power and control panels • Accountable for commissioning, testing & establishment of protection systems on par with company standards • Operated as a shift engineer; supervised smooth flow of power to the consumers and swiftly made decisions during emergencies• Responsible for inventory control, budget management, supplier management, reports generation & documentation and calculation of loses• Provided technical assistance to the consumers as required • Accountable for maintenance, set-up and troubleshooting of the protection relays including over current, over & under voltage, short circuit, distance, overload and other relays on the power plant

Post Graduation, Electrical And Power

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc), Electrical Engineering

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