MUHAMMAD KASHIF IQBAL

Testing & Commissioning Engineer

Served as Site Manager for the Habona and Al Khaniq 132/33/13.8 kV Mobile Substation Project in Najran City, ensuring successful installation, testing, and commissioning. Supervised TGood's installation and commissioning activities for MV Switchgear, Transformer, and GIS Trailer, guaranteeing strict adherence to Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) specifications. Led site acceptance testing in conjunction with CTD for MV switchgear equipment, encompassing SF₆ Circuit Breakers, CTs and PTs, Feeder Protection Relays, and Energy Meters. Successfully performed testing and commissioning of High Voltage GIS equipment, including SF₆ Circuit Breakers, Fast Earthing & Disconnect Switches, Lightning Arresters, HV Impulse Testing, CTs and PTs, ensuring optimal performance. Conducted comprehensive Power Transformer (40 MVA) testing, validating compliance with SEC standards and specifications. Coordinated with project stakeholders to facilitate on-time project delivery, enforce stringent safety protocols, and uphold rigorous quality assurance standards throughout the commissioning phase.

Directed safe and efficient plant operations, overseeing startups and shutdowns of turbines, boilers, and BOPs in compliance with OEM guidelines. Optimized plant performance through cost-effective startup sequencing, energy conservation strategies, and swift resolution of electrical issues to minimize downtime. Supervised maintenance and troubleshooting of power transformers, SF₆ circuit breakers, CTs/PTs, and other critical assets, ensuring reliability through rigorous testing and preventive maintenance. Led project activities, coached staff, and drove continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Installed, commissioned, calibrated, and troubleshooted diverse process field instruments, including control valves, pressure, flow, temperature, and level transmitters, ensuring optimal performance and accuracy. Programmed and maintained PLC Simatic S7-200, S7-300, and S7-1200 systems using Ladder Logic and Function Block Diagram, enhancing automation capabilities. Diagnosed and resolved issues within Yokogawa's Centum CS3000 R3 DCS, minimizing downtime and maintaining system integrity. Oversaw the installation, commissioning, and application-based selection of Variable Frequency Drives (GE VAT-2000, AB PowerFlex 40), optimizing motor control and energy efficiency.

• o Job Responsibilities Includes
•  Installation and commissioning, calibration and troubleshooting of Different type’s process field instruments (Control valves, Pressure Transmitters, Flow transmitters, Temperature transmitters, level transmitters).
•  Programming of PLC Simatic S7
• 1200 using Ladder Logic or Function block Diagram
•  Troubleshooting of Distribution Control system based on Yokogawa’s Centum CS3000 R3DCS

Designed, manufactured, and tested single and three-phase auto and isolated distribution transformers up to 100KVA, tailored to diverse customer power and frequency requirements. Engineered and produced single and three-phase AC inductors and DC chokes to meet specific customer specifications. Performed dielectric strength testing on insulated materials using high DC voltage, ensuring transformer and reactor integrity. Developed, built, and validated high-voltage DC power supplies. Spearheaded the design, manufacturing, and testing of a 40KVA Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) with a 50Hz to 1kHz range, enabling precise AC motor control and optimized performance. Conducted high-voltage testing of high-value capacitors to verify operational reliability.

Scheduled and executed preventative (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) visits to ZONG BTS sites, resolving power and communication issues to minimize downtime. Monitored TCH, LAPD, and SDCCH availability and fluctuations, generating service-affecting alarm reports for proactive issue resolution. Managed preventative maintenance of generators, including alternator, battery charging, and control panel testing, ensuring optimal power supply and minimizing equipment failure.

Delighted to share my registration with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC REG NO ELECT/33412) and membership in the Saudi Council of Engineers (Membership Number 1171355) • Excited to contribute my expertise and collaborate on innovative projects!