WAJID ALI
Project Engineering , Electrical & Instrumentation Lead, Senior E&I Engineer
Islamabad
Summary of Career
1. Experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer with a career spanning over 12 years across the oil & gas, industrial, municipal and water sectors
2. Proven track record in supporting multi-million dollar projects from initial scoping and tender stage through to award, implementation and close-out.
3. Highly skilled in estimations and technical evaluations of electrical and control systems/equipment of FEED, conceptual and detailed bids
4. Solid background in OHS&E compliance with a demonstrated capability in contractor engagement.
5. Having advanced skills in the design,engineering, installation, commissioning, testing and cost estimation for the projects & bids in the Oi & Gas and water sectors.Analyzed engineering problems, with respect to scope, economic value, long range planning and, budgetary considerations in order to support the development.
6. Very effective liaison with Client and / or Sub-Contractor / Vendor and stakeholders to identify issues and problems and to develop appropriate solutions
7. I have smartly managed small teams of supervisors, technicians,engineers both onsite and in office and provided coaching to lower levels engineers and supervised their work to ensure proper transfer of skills and work performance as per standards
8. Familiary with hazardous area requirements for electrical equipment & SIL
9. Experience in participating Technical, Kickoff & Hazop meetings with EPC and End User
10. Highly effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to convey information and ideas to individuals and groups.
Consistently delivered prestigious projects for Saudi Aramco (Oil & Gas customer) in line with schedules and budgets and received repeat work and positive feedback regularly
Microdynamics (ERP) Ax- Project,Sales,Marketing Modules
WinCC Telecontrol System-RTU
Experience as Electrical Engineer( Operation & Maintenance)
Pakistan International Container Terminal Ltd
15 April 2007
01 May 2009
Troubleshooting and programming of Siemens PLC (S7400) in the quay cranes as well as maintenance and programming of Siemen's MV simovert drives in the quay cranes.
Key Achievements:
• Expanded the operation of the port by fully commissioning and testing the new ship to shore cranes.
• Minimised the breakdown of the port equipment/machinery by delivering constant and effective training to the operators, shift supervisors and technical staff.
• Optimised the operation of the port machinery by regularly performing preventive maintenance.
• Strengthened the bridge between operations and engineering by effective communication.
Experience as Instrumentation & Control Engineer
Rentec Envionment Protection Technology LLC
04 May 2009
28 August 2013
• Scopes or work included but were not limited to PLC controller programming, automation system development as well as totally integrated automation by developing and designing Scada system.
• Installed and commissioned entire electrical and control scope of work in line with specifications.
• Assisted management teams in the estimation/proposal preparation of electrical and control scope of bids.
• Other role duties as per position with AES Arabia Ltd.
Key Achievements:
• Enhanced the capacity of effluent treatment plant, Gulf Food, Dubai by expanding the phases and entirely converting and integrating the plant into a new SCADA based control system.
• Improved the heat exchanger capacity of Al-Awir STP by adding new boilers to the existing system.
• Regularly maintained different water treatment plants in UAE, abiding to and extending the maintenance and operational contract. Played a pivotal role in increasing reliability and availability of plant.
• Participated and represented the company in various seminars/training programs relating to the environment, water and renewable energy.
Experience as Sr. Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
AES Arabia Ltd
21 October 2013
05 June 2020
• Create, develop and prepare design and engineering deliverables including but not limited to MCP - MCC wiring and termination drawings, control system architecture, instrument loop/location, hookup, cable schedule, load list, instrument list, IO list, JB etc. in line with project requirements.
• Prepare electrical and instrumentation BOM (bill of materials) in the ERP system as per specifications.
• Manage the validation and technical acceptance and approval of vendor's quotations.
• Provide procurement support for electrical equipment including motors, MV /LV VFD drives, MCC, PLC system and control panels. Liaise with vendors ensuring correct equipment is being selected.
• Develop and estimate proposals for the complete electrical and control scope of tenders in compliance with the end user's specifications and standards. Attend meetings and provide technical advice and guidance.
• Adhere to and promote all statutory and regulatory aspects of OHS&E guidelines, procedures and controls.
• Attend daily pre-starts and complete all relevant risk, hazard and safety paperwork (JHAs/SWMS).
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders/departments.
• Read, interpret and understand electrical plans, schematics and drawings relating to site works.
Key Achievements:
• Consistently delivered prestigious projects for Saudi Aramco (Oil & Gas customer) in line with schedules and budgets and received repeat work and positive feedback regularly.
• Initiated and encouraged lesson learnt programs and ensured utilisation in current and future projects.
• Resolved electrical and instrumentation related site issues through close collaboration with clients and customers which led to cost and time savings.
• Achieved and enhanced the company's revenue targets by successfully winning multi-million dollar projects through competitive and compliant proposals.
Bachelor 15 May 2007
Bachelor of Industrial Electronics Engineer from NED University of Karachi.