Farrukh Rafi

Job Description

• Responsible for execution of projects as per URS and project plan.
• Preparation and review documents including URS (User Requirement Speciations), Technical and financial comparisons, Project feasibility, Project plans, Risk management, and RCA (Root Cause Analysis).
• Ensure smooth operation and maintenance of utility equipment including Generators, Solar system, Chillers, Boiler, Water Treatment Plants, Air Handlings Units and Air Compressors.
• Responsible for qualification and validation of new projects and machines.
• Focusing on Automation and Energy Conservation related activities to enhance the quality and reducing the operational cost.

Projects & Achievements

• Installation of 353 kW Solar System.
• Synchronization of power generation sources including Grid, Solar, and Generators using ComAp controllers.
• Installation of Siemens WinCC Explorer SCADA for remote and onsite controlling, monitoring and alarm alerts of power house.
• Installation and Commissioning of Siemens TIA PC System SCADA for controlling and monitoring of Boiler, Chiller, Air Handling Units and Water Treatment Plants.
• Energy audit of site and install energy meters at every machine and section to monitor the energy consumption at micro level.
• Installation of 250 Ton McQuay Chiller.
• Retrofitting of Absorption Chiller control system using Siemens Simatic S7-1200 PLC and HMI.

Job Description

• Reviewed credentials and previous project history of each contractor to determine appropriate skill sets for every assignment.
• Monitored quality of vendor work and proactively corrected issues to avoid delays.
• Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
• Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
• Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
• Corrective and Preventive Maintenance of utility and production machines.

Projects

• Automation of cooling plant using Siemens S7-300 and WinCC Explorer SCADA.
• Automation of Strip Packing machine using AB MicroLogix 1400 PLC.
• Retrofitting of labeling machine using Siemens S7-200 PLC.
• Created plans for solar energy system development, monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Installed and maintained energy management systems to promote employees comfort while reducing overall energy consumption.

Job Details

• Created concept and control drawings to satisfy client's automation requirements.
• Engineered detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases to identify and correct system errors.
• Developed technical solutions to resolved complex range of problems.
• Interacted with clients to interpret needs and requirements.
• Collected, analyzed and summarized project information and trends to prepare project status reports for management.

Projects

• Synchronization of Solar and other power sources using Siemens PLC S7-1200, and ComAp at UET, Lahore and NUST, Islamabad.
• Energy monitoring and data logging of energy parameters for entire plant at Tetra Pak using S7-300, CP341 (Modbus RTU) and WinCC Explorer (SCADA).
• Controlling, monitoring and data logging of parameters for utility equipment at Tetra Pak using S7-300, CP343 and WinCC Explorer (SCADA).
• Automation of milk processing plant at Dairy Land Karachi using SIEMENS S7-300, KTP1000 and WinCC Explorer (SCADA).
• Air Compressors synchronization at Walls, Unilever for energy saving using Allen Bradley 1400, Schneider Magelis and cMT-SVR for remote monitoring and controlling of plant.