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Muhammad Saud Akram

Muhammad Saud Akram

Manager Operations
Sahiwal,PB

Summary

Highly motivated And results-oriented Manager Operations who brings along 08 plus years of experience in Operations, renewable energy systems, industrial power generation, diesel engine generator & equipment's. This includes maintenance, operation, commissioning, troubleshooting And detailed overhauling of industrial power generators from worldwide leading vendors. Having experience in leading groups of skilled people teams and the client relations field. Instrumental in formulating project execution plans with timelines to improve solar system design sheets, survey forms, data acquisition forms, and energy consumption questionnaires and highly skilled in providing leadership, direction, strategy, and vision in the areas of technology. Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Manager Operations

Elite Solutions Pvt Ltd.
10.2021 - Current
  • Develop standard operation procedures and quality or safety standards for solar installation work
  • Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, or performance monitoring
  • Understanding of Electrical Single Line Diagrams
  • Develop design specifications and functional requirements for residential, commercial, or industrial solar energy systems or components
  • Diagnose problems with solar electrical components via analyses of data and performance, troubleshooting, and equipment inspections
  • Provide implementation recommendations and support to Central Maintenance Department regarding component servicing, repair, replacement, and retrofit solutions including work instruction development, preliminary BOM, and preliminary planning
  • Contribute to business development, including identification of proposal development, and relationship management
  • Review safety and quality aspects of component repair and replacement as necessary
  • Investigate underperformance issues and develop effective solutions
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning
  • Installation, Testing & Commissioning of 11kV Line
  • Supervise and allocate jobs to technicians/electricians
  • Project Initiation, Project Monitoring and Control, Managing Contractors and Sub Contractors
  • Project Procurement, Resource Allocation, Site Management
  • Energy Audit, Pre-Sales Support to sales
  • Technical Consultation to Design Department
  • Estimation and Budgeting of projects
  • Identifying Stakeholders and Maintain Project Records and Documents
  • Relationship building with Customers and Project Consultants
  • Ensure continuous awareness of client requirements and potential changes to projects and advise the Project Director in regard to change control and implications
  • Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation projects
  • Identify means to reduce costs, minimize risks, or increase the efficiency of the solar installation project.

Project Manager - North

Hadron Solar Pvt Ltd.
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • My key skills include project supervision & coordination, business development, solar system installation, timelines, project variance analysis, technical due diligence, PV solar designing, business/project risk analysis, vendor development, operations management, business/project forecasting & Budget sheets
  • Plan, direct, and ensure the successful management of assigned project portfolio utilizing the complete resources of the project management office and assigned project management teams
  • Maintain communication with upper management both within and across organizations to ensure the smooth running of all assigned projects
  • Advise leadership about the project portfolio, status, budget, and resource planning for delivering strategic business projects
  • Establish and nurture positive relationships with customer organizations
  • Manage sub-contractors onsite
  • Develop and maintain the project timeline, and identify the critical path and key milestones for the project's success
  • Provide administrative support to the technical teams
  • Tracking projects as they advance from design to contract execution to commissioning to ensure that the system optimizes near-term and long-term system performance
  • Conducting site audit reviews, including structural, solar shading and electrical service analysis
  • Communicating with sales, operations and installation teams to ensure a quick and efficient turn-around in the design of residential projects
  • Installation Testing & Commissioning of the 500KW PV system at Risalpur Kpk
  • Installation and termination of 1.3 MW Solar System with Sungrow inverters
  • Tracking projects as they advance from design to contract execution to commissioning to ensure that the system optimizes near-term and long-term system performance
  • Providing support, and assisting, in coordinating resources for assigned projects
  • Conducting site audit reviews, including structural, solar shading and electrical service analysis
  • Designing and drafting site-specific commercial solar PV systems as well as residential
  • Communicating with sales, operations and installation teams to ensure a quick and efficient turn-around in the design of residential projects
  • Completing internal administrative organization responsibilities and documentation.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables
  • Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed

Team Lead (Operation & Maintenance)

KAN Engineering & Services
05.2016 - 02.2021
  • Worked as operation head in generator division of Company
  • Possess in detail knowledge of the subject so as to help customers solve their queries
  • Keep up knowledge of system designs and industry development to include government initiatives
  • Maintain close working relationship with prospects and customers and make up-to-date summary of prospects in accordance with company procedures
  • Liaising and assisting colleagues as and when appropriate
  • Demonstrated proficiency and composing written communications Proficient in using Microsoft Office
  • Organizing routine servicing schedules
  • In-depth knowledge of preparation of tenders for participation in government sector
  • Experienced in making Tenders with thorough knowledge of PPRA Rules
  • Having strong knowledge of how to register firm in DGDP Army, PAF, Navy, MES, FWO, SPD, DHA, WAPDA & C&W.

Trainee technician

Packages Limited
01.2016 - 06.2016
  • Maintenance and testing of Power Generators and different types of Electric Motors
  • Understanding different parts and instruments related to testing of Electric Machines
  • The functions of troubleshooting & corrective maintenance for identifying areas of obstructions.

Education

Intermediate/A-Level - DAE(electrical), Applied Mathematics, Computer Science Telecom, Electrical Communication

Pakistan Board of Technical Education Lahore
Punjab
08.2012 - 08.2015

Skills

Quality Control Processes Commandundefined

Timeline

Manager Operations

Elite Solutions Pvt Ltd.
10.2021 - Current

Project Manager - North

Hadron Solar Pvt Ltd.
03.2021 - 09.2021

Team Lead (Operation & Maintenance)

KAN Engineering & Services
05.2016 - 02.2021

Trainee technician

Packages Limited
01.2016 - 06.2016

Intermediate/A-Level - DAE(electrical), Applied Mathematics, Computer Science Telecom, Electrical Communication

Pakistan Board of Technical Education Lahore
08.2012 - 08.2015
Muhammad Saud AkramManager Operations