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Muhammad Faheem Arif

Muhammad Faheem Arif

Lahore, Punjab

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at National Grid Company, excelling in project management and technical analysis. Proven ability to analyze grid station faults and recommend corrective actions, ensuring reliable power transmission. Strong mentor and collaborator, fostering effective communication and teamwork while driving project success. Skilled in risk assessment and compliance with industry standards.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Manager (Projects / Tendering)

National Grid Company (NGC) Formerly NTDC
04.2024 - Current
  • Preparation of bidding documents for the projects funded by foreign donors (i.e. ADB, AFD, WB etc.) or NGC own resources.
  • Bid evaluation while assessing technical and financial proposals, identifying risks, and recommending optimal solutions.
  • Mentoring junior team members on best procurement practices.


Deputy Manager (Substation Design)

National Grid Company (NGC) Formerly NTDC
02.2022 - 04.2024
  • Develope a complete grid station design that considers the full scope of the project and mitigates all possible risks and contingencies.
  • Utilize strong project management skills to drive project completion, while fostering a supportive work environment that promotes smooth communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Liaison with team members, stakeholders and vendors to coordinate activities, risk mitigation and follow-up.

Deputy Manager (Projects / Power Generation)

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC)
09.2017 - 02.2022
  • Review / analyze technical data and drawings to identify potential issues or non-compliances.
  • Ensure that all technical data and drawings comply with relevant NTDC and IEC standards, fulfilling the requirements for interconnection with the grid, including those related to safety, performance, and reliability.
  • Physical / online witnessing of grid equipment, review and approve test reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Assistant Manager (Operations)

National Transmission And Despatch Company (NTDC)
04.2016 - 09.2017
  • Manage daily staff scheduling and ensure optimal coverage during peak hours.
  • Streamlined communication channels between departments for better interdepartmental collaboration on projects or initiatives affecting operations.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations, and safety standards to maintain a secure working environment.

Testing and Commisioing Engineer

Alfanar
03.2015 - 04.2016
  • Testing and Commissioning of 380kV, 110kV & 33kV switchgears along with Relay / Control panels
  • Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
  • Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.

Assistant Manager (Protection & Control)

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC)
07.2012 - 03.2015
  • Perform calculations and set relay settings to ensure proper protection of grid station equipment.
  • Analyze faults and disturbances in the grid station, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
  • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot protection systems to ensure reliable operation.
  • Collaborate with other teams, such as operations and maintenance, to ensure seamless protection system operation.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and reports on protection system design, testing, and performance.

Assistant Manager (Operations)

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC)
06.2011 - 07.2012
  • Manage daily staff scheduling and ensure optimal coverage during peak hours.
  • Streamline communication channels between departments for better inter-departmental collaboration on projects or initiatives affecting operations.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations, and safety standards to maintain a secure working environment.

Education

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Management And Technology (UMT)
Lahore
02-2012

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Engineering And Technology (UET)
Lahore
09-2008

Skills

  • Analyze grid station faults, identified root causes, and recommended corrective actions to ensure reliable power transmission
  • Conduct thorough equipment inspections to detect anomalies and prevent faults, ensuring grid stability
  • Handle incident inquiries, providing detailed analysis and recommendations to prevent future occurrences

Certification

  • One week Training on HVDC by HATCH (Canada) - 2019
  • One week Training on Principle Design of Substation by DECON International - 2019
  • One week refresher course on Numerical Relays specifically SIEMENS, GE and MICOM at Technical Services Group, NTDC, Lahore. - 2014
  • Project Management Professional Training Course - PMI Lahore Chapter (Pakistan) - 2014
  • Long-Term P&I Training Course (8-months) - 2012

Additional Information

  • Physical witnessing of Type Tests / FATs of 220kV, 250MVA Auto-Transformer at OEM premises (Liaoyang City, China)
  • Physical witnessing of Type Tests / FATs of 500kV, 37MVAR Shunt Reactors at OEM premises (Xi'an City, China)
  • Physical witnessing of Type Tests of 500kV GIS type, Surge Arrestor at Wuhan Lab, China.
  • Physical witnessing of Siemens and EPISOL make Energy metering panels.
  • Online witnessing of 250MVA TBEA Auto-Transformer, 220kV & 132kV Arteche make CT / CCVT, Siemens 132kV Circuit Breaker etc.

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Deputy Manager (Projects / Tendering)

National Grid Company (NGC) Formerly NTDC
04.2024 - Current

Deputy Manager (Substation Design)

National Grid Company (NGC) Formerly NTDC
02.2022 - 04.2024

Deputy Manager (Projects / Power Generation)

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC)
09.2017 - 02.2022

Assistant Manager (Operations)

National Transmission And Despatch Company (NTDC)
04.2016 - 09.2017

Testing and Commisioing Engineer

Alfanar
03.2015 - 04.2016

Assistant Manager (Protection & Control)

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC)
07.2012 - 03.2015

Assistant Manager (Operations)

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC)
06.2011 - 07.2012

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Management And Technology (UMT)

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Engineering And Technology (UET)

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