ETAP
Seref Dover
EPC Projects & Program Management ~ Engineering And Proposals Management In Thermal Power Plants, EHV & HV Substations & Transmission Lines
Ankara,Turkiye
Summary
A proven experience in construction and commissioning, project management, engineering management and proposal management activities in large scaled construction energy projects during 20 years. A result driven and resourceful Project and Engineering Manager with a proven experience in engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning in T&D Substations and EHV/HV Grid Systems. Skilled in driving strategic plans/ business plans/projections to maximize company profitability and efficiency.
A client and customer centric leader, with the natural ability to business partnerships. Possesses excellent communication skills and ability to establish sustainable and profitable relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders in diversified industries.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
19
19
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
EPC Projects Coordinator
SA-RA Energy
Ankara, Turkiye
12.2018 - Current
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Oversaw daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly reports to ensure high levels of productivity.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Used Microsoft Word, ERP, Clouds and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Resolved problems, improved efficiency and provided exceptional technical support.
- Monitored company off shore/on shore manufacturing materials to track transport schedule and databases updated dynamically.
- Daily tracking of projects including site progress, material, construction and commissioning phases
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Proposal Manager / E_BOP Power Plants & HV Grid Sy
GAMA Power Systems
Ankara, Turkiye
09.2015 - 07.2018
- Leading to develop single line diagrams in power plants & substations for cost effective solutions, managing design calculations for sizing steady state and transient cases in accordance with IEC/IEEE/NEMA/ISO Standards.
- Leading electrical team to make preparations of inquiry documents, comparing quotations end equalizations
- Reviewing and making corrections on the prepared pricing schedules for E-BOP and substations & transmission lines.
- Play a proactive role in overall electrical design of power plants and HV substations for optimization of cost effective solutions.
- Managing activities of forecasting, planning and budgeting, within the current EPC proposal projects, rendering proactive support to all departments (supporting civil team for electrical equipment civil constructions such as cable gallery, cable trenches, equipment sizes etc.) while maintaining high service standards.
- Leading and managing all electrical proposal EPC packages including design criteria, scope definitions, clarification and deviations, price schedules including transports, technical supervision, erection man-hours.
- Leading the preparation of proposal including single line diagrams for Qatar Facility E, 380/220/132 kV GIS Substations project. 26 bays double bus bar for 380 kV, 14 bays double bus bar for 220 kV, 14 bays double bus bar for 132 kV GIS. 380/132 & 380/220 auto-transformers.
- Prepared proposal: Modern Cement & Mining Co. LTD 150 MW CFBC
- Prepared proposal: QIPP CCPP, 567 MW CCPP 3 x 140 MW + 147 MW new blocks with 7.5 MVA back start generators, 400 kV
underground cables and GIS connections, 58 km double circuit OHL and 1 diameter extension in 330 kV AIS. - Prepared proposal: Sumbagut 800 MW CCPP, 3 diameter 275 kV GIS, 275/150 kV AIS with auto-transformers, 275 kV double circuit OHL.
- Prepared proposal: Eggborough United Kingdom CCPP, 2500 MW CCPP 3 x 830 MW new blocks with 20 MVA back start generators,
400 kV underground cables and GIS connections, - Prepared proposal: King’s Lynn B United Kingdom CCPP, 800 MW CCPP 1+1new block with, 400 kV underground cables and new 400 kV AIS.
- Prepared proposal: Russia, Nizhnekamsk CCPP 500 MW, 2 + 1 New CCPP blocks, 220 / 110 kV AIS substation with 27 feeders and existing 110 kV substation feeder extensions. (project covers more than 40 km over head lines and 20 km 110 kV underground cables)
- Prepared proposal: Argentina T-6, 400 MW CCPP 1+1 new block and 2 diameter (1,5 breaker type) 500 kV AIS HV substation.
- Prepared proposal: Sharjah SEWA, Al Hamriyah Expansion Phase III, 440 MW CCPP new block + 2 x 140 MW add on blocks, 220 kV GIS extensions, TIAC.
- Prepared proposal: Uzbekistan, Takhiatash CCPP 580 MW, 2 x (1+1) New CCPP blocks, 220 / 110 kV feeder extensions, decommissioning, reinforcement.
- Prepared proposal: Ghana Aboadze CCPP 500 MW, 2 + 1 New CCPP blocks, one and half breaker configuration 330 kV AIS substation.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Engineering Project Manager
Calik Energy
Ankara, Turkiye
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Provided technical guidance, peer review and mentorship to junior engineers engaged in building system designs.
- Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Collaborated with client, draftsmen, engineers, sub-consultants on project with budgets up to $1.000.000.000. (This is total project budget cost)
- Managed and led multi-disciplinary design team throughout development and contract document phases for $1.000.000.000 project.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Completed electrical designs for developing single line diagrams and general layouts in AIS and GIS 220 / 110 / 35 / 10 / 6 kV substations for cost effective solutions, managing design calculations for sizing steady state and transient cases in accordance with IEC / GHOST Standards, while providing input to client and design team.
- Leading electrical team to make preparations of inquiry documents regarding EHV/HV substation primary and secondary equipment such as step down & autotransformers, HV cables, MV cables and MV cubicles, relay and mimic diagram control panels, fault recording system, metering system etc.
- Reviewing and making corrections on the prepared engineering documents regarding substations & transmission lines and HV underground cable systems.
- Play a proactive role in overall electrical design of EHV and HV substations for optimization of cost effective solutions.
- Managing and executing the reconstruction works for old HV/MV substation renovations with minimum electricity cut.
- Managing activities of forecasting, planning and budgeting, within the current EPC proposal project, rendering proactive support to all departments (supporting civil team for electrical equipment civil constructions such as cable, substation cable trench system, HV cable galleries, fire walls, equipment sizes etc.) while maintaining high service standards.
- Leading and managing all electrical engineering documents including design criteria, primary and secondary design documents, interlocking logic diagrams, and tele-protections, protection principles.
- Preparing any documents for procurement phase, technical requirements, negotiations with global manufacturers, monitoring FAT and transport dates and informing site teams, evaluation of offers, preparing additional parts of contracts such as warranty, FAT, QA/QC, training, and transport requirements.
- Supplier visits to ensure QA/QC of equipment in accordance with required standards.
- Leading the commissioning team on site for various HV substations.
- Checking interlocks, HV cable HV tests, MV cubicles, AC and DC systems, alarm annunciator systems, relay protection setting simulations and current injections, phase sequences and continuity tests etc.
- Reviewed and checked technical drawings by architectural technicians, civil engineers, CAD technicians and drafters for civil and electrical design of substations and cable galleries.
- Used ETAP and AutoCAD to draft assemblies, models and other technical drawings.
- Proposed design concepts, worked with customers to incorporate changes and oversaw design process.
- Reviewed project goals and objectives on monthly basis with project manager and design team.
- Created Bills of Materials (BOM) and certifications.
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Enerjisa
Ankara, Turkiye
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Leaded the engineering and construction phases for Tufanbeyli 450 MW CFBC power plant, 400 kV AIS and transmission lines. Project also covered 400/36 kV distribution feeder and 50MVA transformer for mine area power need.
- Engaged in reviewing all electrical design documentation including single line diagrams, sizing calculations.
- Preparing the comments and approval process for electrical design documents.
- Regular site visiting activities for monitoring the construction phase in power plant and 400 kV AIS transmission substation.
- Participated in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware and major power island parts. Such as steam turbine generator short circuit test in Manufacturer Factory , Germany.
- Implemented project design reviewing and approval process with Fitchner consultant company.
- Supervised for HV switchyard compliance with Energy Market Grid Regulations, Electricity Supply Reliability Regulations and TEIAS (Grid Authority) requirements.
- Prepared 400 kV AIS and transmission lines tender documents, contract management and managed the tendering process.
- Mentored junior engineers and new hires to better improve competency and efficiency of all staff.
- Proposed electrical single line diagram revisions and system modifications to improve quality, reduce cost and increase reliability.
- Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
- Confirmed system and component capabilities by dimensioning calculations.
Project Manager
Gungor Elektrik
Samsun, Turkiye
03.2010 - 09.2011
- Managed the construction and commissioning of 400 kV AIS and transmission lines project for Samsun 870 MW CCPP which is owned by OMV
- Developed and initiated project, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with subcontractors to manage performance.
- Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Headed project teams specializing in design and launch activities.
- Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Boosted revenues by coordinating and executing project within the timeline.
- Managed project from procurement to commission.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Reported regularly to head office on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Prepared the progress payment documents, budget-time-cost monitoring regularly, regular meetings with the client, interface solutions with power plant.
- Implemented project progress on a web based collaborated cloud platform. Real-time project management.
- Implemented project engineering documentations on a web based collaborated cloud platform. Real-time project management.
- Implemented project procurement documentations on a web based collaborated cloud platform. Real-time project management.
- Implemented project construction on a web based collaborated cloud platform. Real-time project management. And also with a fixed camera in order to see progress in a video.
- Worked collaboratively with vendors to manage equipment FAT and transports to site.
- Successfully completed project before the project time schedule and managed the claim process during project activities. (saved more than 1 million Euro)
Construction Site Manager
Gungor Elektrik
Balikesir, Turkiye
02.2009 - 03.2010
- Site manager to lead the construction and commissioning if 400 kV generation AIS and transmission lines project for 935 MW CCPP which is owned by Enerjisa.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays and accidents.
- Engaged in preparing site mobilization, monthly progress reports, monitoring and controlling/supervising the construction /commissioning phase of the project.
- Prepared the progress payment documents, regular meetings with the client, interface solutions with power plant.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Provided safety kits to construction personnel, fully complying with job site safety protocols.
- Reduced costs by driving competitive subcontractor bids and effective contract execution.
- Led weekly production and operations subcontractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Implemented project progress as a fast tract project in 10 months for construction and 2 months for commissioning.
- Interface solutions with power plant DCS and HV substation SCADA with GE- C-30 Controllers via fiber optic cables in 1200m.
Electrical and Automation Group Chief
Unitermak A.S.
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
12.2007 - 02.2009
- Led the electrical and I&C engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning for 65.000 m2 Mall of Plovdiv which is owned by Electra.
- Engaged in leading to prepare shop drawings, monthly/weekly progress meetings, monitoring and controlling/supervising the construction /commissioning phase of the project.
- Prepared the progress payment documents, regular meetings with the client, interface solutions with mechanical and civil constructions (reviewing the superposition drawings in X,Y and Z coordinates)
- Supervised the interface solutions with multi-discipline working environment.
- Led for engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning works. Such as all MV/LV works of Mall Plovdiv, MV transformer substations, EDG generator systems, HVAC systems, boiler rooms, UPS distribution, earth system, lightning protection systems, indoor and outdoor lighting systems, wiring of weak current and power cables, cable tray routing/raceways, weak current systems and automations, Building Management System Room design.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Worked with 15 different contractors in shopping mall and managed coordination at site construction works.
Electrical Group Chief
Orsep Group
Aktau, Kazakshitan
07.2007 - 12.2007
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships in the construction of Aktau Hotel (200 rooms and 60 offices) and multi-storey buildings.
- Engaged in preparing site mobilization, site electrical distribution system.
- Supervised the maintenance of the tower crane electrical board and all site electrical works.
- Supervised to MV transformer substations, housing, generator systems, UPS distribution, earth system, lightning protection system, site lighting, wiring of weak current and power cables, cable tray routing, weak current systems, procurement of cables , installation on site and commissioning.
- Reviewed the electrical design documents and infra-structure for Hotel Aktau.
- Led the electrical installations in multi-storey buildings. Electrical shafts, interface solutions with mechanical works.
Assistant Site Manager
Iskra-Metot J.V.
Ardahan, Turkiye
12.2006 - 07.2007
- Supervised site electrical installation team for construction and commissioning of Natural Gas Compressor Station (3 x 15 MW Siemens compressors with fin-fan coolers and RMS utility sections) which is owned and operated by BOTAS.
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Inspected cleanliness of common areas and offices every [Timeframe].
- Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
- Developed work permits for cold and hot works in hazard area.
- Explosion proof material usage according to ATEX directives. Such as Ex II d, etc.
- Maintained zero site accidents and lost work days for 1 year.
- Read plans, P&I Diagrams and blueprints and communicated to workers.
- Provided procurement of materials including power and control cables, power transformers with OLTC, industrial DC and UPS
systems, cooling fans, ex-proof electrical materials and BOP equipment - Worked together with Siemens Turkiye for MV/LV SCADA systems, Siemens England for turbine and compressor control and Emerson Turkiye for station control and automation.
- Calibrated rational valves. Ball valves, the butterfly valves.
- Hard communicator usage for calibrating the instruments
Electrical Site Engineer
Iskra-Metot J.V.
Ardahan, Turkiye
07.2006 - 12.2006
- Coordinated the construction and commissioning of Turkgozu natural gas metering station which is owned and operated by BOTAS.
- Coordinated materials delivery and organization to maintain smooth flow of work.
- Engaged in preparing site mobilization, monitoring and controlling/supervising the construction /commissioning phase of the project.
- Supervised to all electrical works in the metering station which is situated at the Georgia Boarder of Turkiye and constructed for Azerbaijan Natural gas flow. Medium voltage, low voltage, weak current, grounding system of the site, lightning rod with pole installation, site and fence lighting, ups distribution, wiring of control and power cables, reviewing the P&ID for instrumentation, buying materials , installation and commissioning.
- Worked together with Siemens Turkiye for electrical works and ISystem Belgium for station control and automation.
- Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
- Provided on-site engineering and technical services during installation and fielding processes.
- Identified specific cables, connectors, fuses, circuit breakers and other electrical devices required for installation of monitoring systems.
- Supervised construction and pre-commissioning of electrical rooms, and control building.
- Created electrical schematics using AutoCAD.
- Evaluated power needs for various systems.
- Evaluated installed electrical equipment and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
Contracted Officier
General Command of Gendarme
izmir, Turkiye
03.2003 - 08.2006
- Contracted officer by General Commend of Gendarme in ;Turkish Army
- Engineering, working in R&D office, information systems trainings and applications in military factory.
- Commander of military unit including simultaneous multi responsibilities such as head of military mess, safety and security unit officer, natural disaster search and rescue officer
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Oversaw daily training plans to ensure high levels of improvements
Business Owner
Uzayses Elektronik
Mersin, Turkiye
01.2001 - 06.2002
- Designed and manufactured electronic cards and systems by using OrCAD Schematic Capture, Proteus, Multisim
Simulator Eagle CAD PCB Layout Editor. - Designed and manufactured power amplifier cards for audio applications.
- Designed and manufactured switching mode power supply cards that run in PWM mode.
- Supervised to RF audio propagation and central community TV system projects.
- Supervised to RF community public address systems in VHF/UHF bands.
Education
Doctor of Business Administration - Doctorate of Business Administration
Baskent University
Ankara, Turkiye 09.2013 - Current
MBA - Project Finance
TOBB Economy And Technology University
Ankara 06.2012 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Cukurova University
Adana, Turkiye 10.2001 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Cukurova University
Adana, Turkiye 09.1996 - 06.2001
No Degree - Energy And Power Transmission & Distribution
Schneider Energy University
Web Based Education Platform 06.2015 - Current
Skills
Managing multiple projects
Infrastructure projects
Coordinating team projects
Managing multiple projects simultaneously
Coordinating projects
Private sector projects
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 1000 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 15 in the development of Plovdiv Mall, Bulgaria Project.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved completion of the Samsun OMV 870 MW CCPP 400 kV AIS and OHL construction project before 2 months earlier from deadline by introducing Conject PM for multi dicipline task tracking.
Additional Information
* Internal Lecturer for HV Substation Design Principles.
* Winner of the project competition in 2015 Calik Enerji among 66 projects. (Real time Project Management and Integration of Departments )
* ETAP, AutoCAD, PLS-CADD Ultralight and Advanced MS. Excel Usage for Project Management, Design and Proposal Tools.
* Excellent communication skills including English both in written and verbal.
* Eager to follow and research on international standards such as IEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, GHOST, BS, ASTM, Cigre Publications and Handbooks.
* Internal Lecturer for advanced level of electrical design calculations such as short circuit calculation with symmetrical components, load flow, voltage drop, insulation coordination, sizing instrumental transformers CT & VT, earthing design calculations in substation and over head lines, lightning protection calculations, transient load profile calculations, sag and tension calculations in PLS-CAD Ultralight and Excel, Conductor Lenght Calculations, long term thermal current carrying capability calculations, ETAP single line diagram calculations and verifications with formulas etc..
* Internal teacher for young engineers on Project Management (in MS Project and in accordance to PMI Standards) , electrical design and tender cost calculations by using man hour, machine hour tracks.
Software
AutoCad
PLS-CAD Ultralight
MS Excel
ERP Software
Web based collaborated Project Management Tool
All MS: Office Programs
MS Access
Certification
Basic Project Management in Oracle Primavera P6
Interests
Playing piano
Making music with computer software- Music Studios
Playing traditional instrument
Walking
Researching academic documents, publications and international standards
Timeline
EPC Projects Coordinator
SA-RA Energy
12.2018 - Current
Basic Project Management in Oracle Primavera P6
02-2018
Stress Management
04-2016
Advanced MS. Excel Course
04-2016
Proposal Manager / E_BOP Power Plants & HV Grid Sy
GAMA Power Systems
09.2015 - 07.2018
Energy Efficiency Fundamentals
07-2015
Boiler Types and Opportunities for Energy Efficiency
07-2015
No Degree - Energy And Power Transmission & Distribution
Schneider Energy University
06.2015 - Current
Purchasing Specialist
06-2015
Strategic Energy Planning
06-2015
Demand Response And The Smart Grid
06-2015
Combined Heat and Power
06-2015
Training of Trainers and Improving Presentation Skills
05-2015
Development of Presentation Skills
01-2015
Multi-Dimensional Leadership Training for managers
11-2013
Doctor of Business Administration - Doctorate of Business Administration
Baskent University
09.2013 - Current
Engineering Project Manager
Calik Energy
06.2013 - 06.2015
PMP Advanced Project Management Methodology
10-2012
Project Management in PMI Standard
09-2012
MBA - Project Finance
TOBB Economy And Technology University
06.2012 - 08.2013
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Enerjisa
09.2011 - 06.2013
Safety working at height
04-2011
Health and Safety Training
08-2010
HSE training on site and precautions
05-2010
Project Manager
Gungor Elektrik
03.2010 - 09.2011
Construction Site Manager
Gungor Elektrik
02.2009 - 03.2010
Electrical and Automation Group Chief
Unitermak A.S.
12.2007 - 02.2009
Electrical Group Chief
Orsep Group
07.2007 - 12.2007
Assistant Site Manager
Iskra-Metot J.V.
12.2006 - 07.2007
Electrical Site Engineer
Iskra-Metot J.V.
07.2006 - 12.2006
Electronic Systems Turkish General Staff
04-2006
Electronic Communication and Information Technology Systems
05-2004
Contracted Officier
General Command of Gendarme
03.2003 - 08.2006
Master of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Cukurova University
10.2001 - 09.2004
Business Owner
Uzayses Elektronik
01.2001 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Cukurova University
09.1996 - 06.2001