Mansoor Awan (Charted Engineer)
Adelaide
Summary
Senior Electrical Design Engineer with 22 years in offshore and onshore industrial projects, specializing in integrated electrical design. Expertise in electrical power systems, hazardous area compliance, and multidisciplinary coordination. Skilled in delivering electrical design solutions aligned with industry standards, supporting HVAC, UPS, and VSD systems throughout all project phases.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Senior Electrical Design Engineer – BHP & WA Pilbara
SA Power Networks/Evoenergy
Adelaide
06.2012 - 01.2026
- Conducted electrical design and upgrade projects for offshore production platform, focusing on safety and compliance.
- Designed electrical systems for VSDs, PLC, compressors, pumps, and packaged units.
- Successfully delivered integrated electrical design packages meeting offshore safety and reliability requirements.
- Achievement: Delivered brownfield-compatible design with minimal impact to live offshore operations.
- Responsibilities: Load analysis covering normal, emergency, and blackout conditions., SLD development, hazardous area equipment review, HVAC electrical interfaces, UPS and emergency power integration.
- Improved load management and redundancy philosophy for critical offshore systems.
- Coordinated with mechanical process, and HVAC teams to ensure integrated electrical solutions.
- Vendor documentation for offshore electrical packages including UPS, VSDs, and MCCs.
- Supported FAT, SAT, commissioning, and site queries.
Electrical Design & Brownfield Modifications
Saudi Aramco
Dhahran
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Project Scope: Electrical design and brownfield modification works for an operating offshore production Abqaiq, including power distribution upgrades, integration of new process and utility loads, and compliance with offshore and hazardous area requirements.
- Key Responsibilities: Developed and updated electrical load analysis for normal, essential, emergency, and blackout operating scenarios, ensuring alignment with operational requirements.
- Prepared and reviewed Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), load lists, cable sizing calculations, and equipment schedules.
- Reviewed and approved hazardous area rated electrical equipment in accordance with IEC 60079 / ATEX / IECEx.
- Designed and reviewed UPS systems, battery autonomy calculations, and redundancy philosophy.
- Coordinated with mechanical, process, HVAC, and instrumentation teams to achieve fully integrated offshore electrical design, enhancing multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Designed and integrated HVAC electrical systems, including normal and emergency ventilation power supplies.
- Reviewed EPC and vendor deliverables for compliance with IEC 61892 and operator specifications, ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards.
- Supported FAT, SAT, commissioning and offshore site technical queries.
- Key Achievements: Successfully delivered brownfield-compatible electrical designs with no unplanned production shutdowns.
- Improved reliability of essential and emergency power systems through optimized load management.
- Achieved full compliance with offshore safety and hazardous area requirements.
Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Haradth Gas Plant
Saudi Aramco
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Achievement: Successful integration of high-power rotating equipment within offshore and hazardous area constraints.
- Developed operation and maintenance standard for Saudi Aramco POD and 38 proponents, enhancing safety, cost effectiveness, and reliability.
- Provided electrical input for compressors and VSDs, coordinated with vendors, aligned protection philosophy, and conducted compliance checks while creating standard documentation.
- Defined project scope for electrical design support, delivering design solutions for compressor and utility module while creating operation and maintenance standard for POD and proponents.
UPS & Emergency Power Systems Upgrade of Dhahran Plant
Saudi Aramco
04.2010 - 05.2012
- Project Scope: Upgrade and reliability improvement of UPS, battery systems, and emergency power distribution.
- Key Responsibilities: Designed and reviewed AC and DC UPS systems for critical loads.
- Coordinated system upgrades, ensuring minimal operational risk during live operations.
- Reviewed and optimized emergency generator interfaces and load shedding philosophy for enhanced reliability.
- Conducted battery sizing calculations and redundancy assessments to ensure system resilience.
- Key Achievements: Improved critical power availability and system reliability.
- Reduced single-point-of-failure risks across essential systems.
Onshore Abu Ali Plant HVAC & Electrical Systems
Saudi Aramco
01.2010 - 03.2012
- Project Scope: Electrical design for HVAC and utility systems supporting Abu Ali Plant, including normal and emergency power supplies.
- Engineered power supply arrangements for essential and life-safety HVAC systems, ensuring reliable operation during emergencies.
- Key Responsibilities: Designed electrical interfaces for HVAC systems, including supply, control, and emergency operation.
- Integrated HVAC loads into overall electrical load analysis.
- Collaborated with HVAC vendors to evaluate motor ratings, starting methods, and protection requirements, enhancing system performance and safety.
- Ensured compliance with environmental and safety standards.
- Key Achievements: Delivered reliable HVAC electrical design ensuring life safety and habitability compliance.
- Facilitated integration of HVAC loads with essential and emergency power systems, supporting operational continuity during critical conditions.
Electrical Commissioning & Start-Up Support
Saudi Aramco
04.2010 - 02.2011
- Defined project scope for electrical systems, outlining key deliverables and timelines. Pre-commissioning and commissioning support for GOSP electrical systems.
- Key Achievements: Ensured safe and timely energisation of electrical systems, facilitating operational readiness.
- Conducted start-up, fault finding, and system handover, enhancing system reliability.
- Key Responsibilities: Executed FAT and SAT activities for switchgear, MCCs, UPS, and VSDs, contributing to successful project delivery.
- Reviewed energisation procedures and commissioning documentation.
- Supported smooth transition from construction to operations.
Senior Protection Engineer
NTDC
11.2002 - 05.2010
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
UET
Australia03-2006
Skills
- Integrated Electrical Power System Design (HV/MV/LV)
- Electrical Design in Oil and Gas Industry
- EPC documentation
- Multidisciplinary coordination
- QA/QC processes
- Hazardous Area Classification & Equipment Selection
- Risk assessment
- Electrical reliability improvement strategies
- Power System Studies (Load Flow, Short Circuit, Motor Starting, Relay grading, Arc Flash etc)
- Evaluation and approval of equipment and subcontractor proposals
- Protection & Secondary Systems Design
- HVAC Electrical Interfaces
- Safety in Design workshops
- Review and approval of technical deviations
- Coordination with team members, External stakeholders & Clients
- Evaluation of technical bid packages
- Handling multiple projects
- Review and approved Methods statement
- VSD's, Compressors,Rotating Equipment, UPS
- Emergency Power Systems
- Cable Sizing
- Routing & Tray Design
- Earthing, Lightning & Bonding Systems
- Commissioning & Site Support
- Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind & BESS)
- IEC 61850 Substations
Certification
Attended CIGRE Australian wide Electrical Engineers Job based Experience sharing platform.
References
Available upon request
Personal Information
Title: Senior Electrical Engineer (Chartered Engineer, Master in Electrical Engineering)
Accomplishments
Nominated for APPS course in UK and selected as best Electrical Engineer in department
Timeline
Senior Electrical Design Engineer – BHP & WA Pilbara
SA Power Networks/Evoenergy
06.2012 - 01.2026
Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Haradth Gas Plant
Saudi Aramco
01.2011 - 05.2012
UPS & Emergency Power Systems Upgrade of Dhahran Plant
Saudi Aramco
04.2010 - 05.2012
Electrical Commissioning & Start-Up Support
Saudi Aramco
04.2010 - 02.2011
Onshore Abu Ali Plant HVAC & Electrical Systems
Saudi Aramco
01.2010 - 03.2012
Electrical Design & Brownfield Modifications
Saudi Aramco
01.2010 - 06.2012
Senior Protection Engineer
NTDC
11.2002 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
UET