Mohammad Affan Khan
Karachi
Summary
Electrical engineer and project management professional with over 8 years of experience in utility infrastructure and industrial electrical projects. Proven track record in managing projects from initial planning to final commissioning, specializing in MV/LV switchgear, substations, transformers, and protection systems. Expertise in project planning, engineering coordination, procurement, and stakeholder management, with strong skills in risk and cost control, testing, and scheduling using MS Project and Power BI. Hands-on experience with Micom and Siemens Siprotec protection relays enhances technical capabilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager – Projects
K-Electric
Karachi
10.2024 - Current
- Lead end-to-end execution of electrical infrastructure projects including 11kV Network Rehabilitation, LT Aerial Bundled Conductor (ABC), Multi-Story Busbar (MSBB), Automatic Meter Reading (AMR), System Improvement (SIP) Feeder Laying, Transformer Installations, OCB to VCB Conversions, DCRC Panels, NC Underground Cable Links, HT Cable Replacement, and Earthing Improvement Projects.
- Review project scope, BOQs, technical specifications, drawings, SLDs, and contract requirements to ensure compliance with customer and project requirements.
- Develop and monitor project schedules using MS Project, track progress through Power BI, and ensure timely delivery within budget and quality standards.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Commercial, Finance, QC, Operations, contractors, and clients to manage engineering approvals, material availability, technical clarifications, and project execution.
- Conduct project review meetings, manage project risks, monitor costs, support variation assessments, and optimize manpower, equipment, and contractor resources.
- Support testing, commissioning, shutdown planning, troubleshooting, documentation, and project close-out while ensuring compliance with HSE and quality requirements.
Unit Engineer (Electrical)
National Refinery Limited (NRL)
Karachi
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Executed electrical maintenance and improvement projects involving 11kV 6KV MV/LV switchgear, substations, transformers, UPS/DC systems, protection systems, control & relay and power distribution equipment.
- Configured, tested and maintained MiCOM P127, P128, P632, and Siemens SIPROTEC protection relays, including parameter settings, logic modifications and configuration backup/restoration.
- Performed protection coordination, relay testing, fault analysis, troubleshooting, and system reliability improvements.
- Reviewed Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), protection schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications for maintenance, modifications, and commissioning.
- Executed switching operations including feeder changeovers, switchgear isolations, bus coupling, synchronization, energization, and de-energization of 11kV/LV electrical systems.
- Coordinated shutdown activities with Operations, Instrumentation, Maintenance, Contractors, and OEMs while preparing technical reports, relay records, switching procedures, and engineering documentation.
Assistant Plant Manager (Operations & Maintenance)
Capricorn Associates – OMAR Group
Karachi
12.2018 - 10.2022
- Managed preventive and corrective maintenance of HT/LT switchgear, transformers, PCC/MCC panels, motors, VFDs, relays, PLCs, and electrical control systems.
- Planned maintenance schedules, coordinated shutdowns, managed spare parts, procurement activities, and contractor performance.
- Worked on Siemens S7-1200 PLC, ET-200S Remote I/O, and WinCC SCADA systems for industrial automation and process control.
- Maintained maintenance planning and inventory using SAP ERP (PP & PM Modules) while ensuring compliance with HSE and quality standards.
Plant Engineer
Capricorn Associates – OMAR Group
Karachi
11.2017 - 11.2018
Education
MBA - Industrial Management
Institute of Business Management (IoBM)
Karachi01.2023
B.Sc. Electrical Engineering -
National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES)
Karachi01.2017
HSSC -
Pakistan International School
Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia01.2012
Skills
- Project management and planning
- Scheduling and resource allocation
- Cost control and risk assessment
- Procurement and contract administration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Power systems expertise
- MV/LV switchgear knowledge
- 11kV distribution networks
- Substation operations
- Transformer management
- Protection systems design
- Testing and commissioning processes
- Control and relay systems
- MiCom relay configuration (P127, P128, P632)
- Siemens SIPROTEC relay
- Fault analysis and protection coordination
- Software documentation and reporting
- Power BI proficiency
- SAP ERP (PP/PM) experience
- Microsoft Office applications proficiency
- Electrical schematics interpretation
- Wiring diagram creation
Languages
- Urdu, Native
- English, Fluent
- Arabic, Very Basic
- German, Very Basic
Timeline
Assistant Manager – Projects
K-Electric
10.2024 - Current
Unit Engineer (Electrical)
National Refinery Limited (NRL)
11.2022 - 10.2024
Assistant Plant Manager (Operations & Maintenance)
Capricorn Associates – OMAR Group
12.2018 - 10.2022
Plant Engineer
Capricorn Associates – OMAR Group
11.2017 - 11.2018
MBA - Industrial Management
Institute of Business Management (IoBM)
B.Sc. Electrical Engineering -
National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES)
HSSC -
Pakistan International School