Experience:
Chashma Power Generating Station (CNPGS), PAEC
Head of Operations | Systems Engineer (HVAC), 2020 - Current
• Headed all activities of plant’s operations and ensured all jobs are carried out at the highest plant standards, in a most cost effective way; and exceeded productivity & efficiency targets.
• Ensured a safe working environment and directed activities with respective teams of Operations, Engineering and Maintenance.
• Analyzed technical problems faced by shift crews (engineers, staff) and held regular meetings, identified improvement areas, gave feedback on performance and motivated the team to make improvements where necessary.
• Optimized plant effluent management practices and improved plant KPIs by keeping liquid and gaseous waste to minimum.
• Responsible for managing and sourcing plant demineralized water, acid, caustic, chemical and fuel inventory.
• Developed isolation / normalization procedures from the team as per plant procedure standardization.
• Participated in daily morning meetings with top management to oversee daily activities and production plans.
• Took charge and responsibility of whole operations division in the absence of management.
• Active member for international audit and inspection preparations’ team to ensure zero non-compliance.
• Developed preventive maintenance schedules of chillers (Vapor compression and absorption type) and HVAC systems as operations coordinator for plant HVAC systems.
• Implemented testing of HVAC systems' HEPA and charcoal filters.
• HVAC systems’ engineer for the commissioning, installation and modification of HVAC systems at all 4 CNPGS plants.
• Actively engaged inter-organizational communications to resolve issues for mutual benefits.
Chashma Power Generating Station (CNPGS), PAEC
MCR Licensed Shift Engineer, 2014 - 2020
• Led and empowered high-functioning team of engineers and operators and ensured safe operation of plant.
• Engaged in daily morning meetings and gave presentation on planned plant activities and assisted Head of Operations.
• Reviewed diverse plant auxiliaries’ performance including pumps, heat exchangers, compressors and valves.
• Executed all routine activities while keeping keen eye on plant parameters.
• Provided technical input for revision of Operations Procedures, Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs and contributed to compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepared and implemented contingency plans of power plant.
• Maintained shift logs and datasheets along with multiple field visits for effective record keeping.
• Performed post-maintenance tests to ensure work reliability.
• Commissioned Very Early Fire Detection System (VESDA) at plant.
• Commissioned and tested PSS (Power System Stabilizer) at CNPGS Unit-1 as team leader.
BinRasheed Colors & Chemicals Mfg. Co. - Lahore
Production Engineer, 2012 – 2013
• Trained for independent operation of production line of different master-batches.
• Provided trouble-shooting & root cause analysis of issues faced in the production.
• Ran all unit operations from mixers to extrusion and palletization.
• Processed variety of polymer grades (PE, PP, PET and PC).
• Review of complete shift documentation and reporting to MD.
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Completed recent refueling outage of plant in 24 days instead of planned 33 days through effective planning with zero incidents and got admiration from higher management.
• Designed reactivity calculations software on MS Excel for accurate simulation of reactor parameters during power changes.
• As team leader, provided Root Cause Analysis for cracking in unit-1 turbine blades by improving feed-water chemistry through enhancing performance of demineralized water treatment plant and condensate polishing units.
• Successfully handled 5 major transients (emergency) out of which 2 were of national scale and managed to stabilize reactor through every transient.
• Prepared detailed proposal, planned and executed the project of complete over-hauling of induced draft cooling towers and increased their thermal efficiency by 20%.
Education:
2013 - 2014
Karachi Institute of Power Engineering
Post Graduate: Nuclear Technology
2008 - 2012
University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore
Bachelor's Degree: Chemical Engineering
Skills:
Cross-functional Collaboration
Project Planning
Plant Operations
Team Building
Leadership
Process Optimization
Performance Enhancement
Equipment Maintenance
Industrial Safety
Work Control
Inventory Sourcing & Logistics
Technical Documentation
Communication & Presentation
Problem Assessment & Resolution
Time Management
People Management
KPIs Management
Facility Management
Additionally:
ote: I am currently in Dubai on visit and available for online or in-person meeting / interview at your convenience and also available for immediate joining.