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Zaheer Ahmad Khan

Karachi

Summary

Adept Technical Trainer with extensive experience in developing and delivering comprehensive training programs at Energy Tech and various institutions. Specializes in hands-on training and class development, leveraging skills in Learning Strategies and Training Need Analysis to enhance employee competencies. Achieved significant improvements in training effectiveness, utilizing interactive class training and practical workshops.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Trainer

Energy Tech (Saudi Petroleum Services Polytechnic)
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Oversaw electrical technical documentation, instruction and evaluation to meet technical education initiatives.
  • Compiled training and assessment resources based on understanding of technical processes and skills-development needs.
  • Created courseware using online learning management system tool and various graphics and multimedia software programs.
  • Collaborated with technical manager to identify key areas necessitating training based on classroom and workshop practice.
  • Led syllabus preparation based on detailed breakdowns of technical concepts.
  • Acted as second-tier technical resource for helpdesk and assisted with answering technical questions.
  • Blended traditional learning approaches with existing and new technologies and used variety of learning tools to create and deliver learning programs that produced results.
  • Updated training coursework and requirements according to group and technology changes.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
  • Established and maintained quality control standards.
  • Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for theory practical training courses.
  • Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.

Lead Training Engineer

Various Institutions And Organizations
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Performed Training Need Analysis for newly inducted apprentices, staff and management employees.
  • Conducted comprehensive classroom and hands on training.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
  • Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
  • Collaborated with all departments to facilitate successful completion of training.
  • Imparted training on following topics relating to industrial set up:

a) Gas and Steam Turbine driven synchronous generators.

b) Maintenance and testing of 220 kV Gas Insulated Switchyard (GIS).

c) Preventive Maintenance and diagnostic testing of 150 MVA Transformer.

d) Inspection, preventive maintenance, and testing of 6.6 KV Motors and their associated substation equipment.

e)Installation, testing and commissioning of fire detection systems.

g)Installation and testing of high-pressure CO2 gas-based fire suppression system.

h) Installation and testing of fire pump systems. i)Testing and commissioning of emergency mass evacuation system of large-scale manufacturing plant.

j) Installation and commissioning of water and steam flow transmitters.

k) Extensive troubleshooting of pneumatic actuators-based weighing and packing system.

l) Diagnosis and fault rectification of solenoid valve-based opening and closing system. m)Programming, Fault Diagnosis and Rectification of SIEMEN, ABB, Schneider Electric Variable Frequency Drives.

n) Preventive Maintenance and fault rectification of passenger and cargo lifts.

o)Installation and testing of automatic level monitoring and control of overhead water tanks.

Industrial Skill Trainer (AM - SM)

Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
11.2004 - 12.2020

Designed and developed various classroom and hands on skills for engineers, supervisors, and technicians of a large-scale fertilizer manufacturing plant.

• Carried out training need assessment (TNA) to assess the training needs of employees and developed customized training plans to address those needs.

• Created and maintained training materials including presentations, handouts, and assessments.

• Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of training programs making necessary amendments to ensure maximum impact of training programs.

• Stayed up to date with industry trends and advancements in industrial skills training incorporating new techniques and technologies into training programs as appropriate.

• Collaborated with other trainers and subject matter experts to continuously improve training materials and methods.

• Provided coaching and feedback to the employees to support their ongoing development.

• Preparation of Comprehensive Training Schedule and Execution of Training Courses to Management and Non-Management Associates. • Preparation and Delivery of Skill Improvement Courses for Staff Employees and Management employees. • Introduction and devise new courses for Trade Apprentices.

• Review of safety procedures and implementation of new courses for on-the-job training of newly Inducted employees.

• Conduct Management Safety Audits based on Process Safety Management procedures.

• Conduct training in ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 based audits procedures and their implementations.

• Independently prepared training budget and ensured its implementation for the achievement of annual key objectives.

• Effective implementation of annual training calendar for plant site management and staff employees.


Prepared and conducted Skill Improvement Courses on following topics:

o Power Transformers Maintenance, Diagnostic Testing and Troubleshooting.

o Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Circuit Breakers and Switchgears.

o Variable Speed Drives – Installation, Parameterization, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

o Simatic S7 PLCs – Installation, Programming and Troubleshooting.

o Industrial Electrical Power System Protections.

o DC Brake Motors Maintenance and Troubleshooting.

o Induction Motors Maintenance and Overhauling.

Senior Technical Instructor

Rawalpindi Polytechnic Institute
12.1998 - 08.1999

Deliver course lectures and conduct quizzes, assessments, and exams for Diploma of Associate Engineering students. Following subjects were taught during above period:

1.Electrical Machines

2.Basic Electronics

3.Electrical Power Generation

4.Electrical Power System Protections

Education

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

NED University of Engineering & Technology
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
07.2007

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

NED University of Engineering & Technology
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
04.1998

Skills

  • Class development
  • Assessments experience
  • Schematic understanding
  • Learning Strategies
  • Training Need Analysis
  • Power Point Presentation
  • Use of Latest Training equipment and Aids
  • Effective Class Control
  • Interactive Class Training
  • Hands-on Training
  • Practical Workshop
  • On-Line examination preparation

Certification

  • Training Need Analysis
  • Train the Trainer
  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 18001
  • NEBOSH "Work Safely"
  • Skills in Goal Setting and Work-Planning
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Variable Speed Drive

Languages

Urdu
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Elementary
A2
German
Beginner
A1

Affiliations

Pakistan Engineering Council

Title : Professional Engineer

Timeline

Technical Trainer

Energy Tech (Saudi Petroleum Services Polytechnic)
02.2024 - 08.2024

Lead Training Engineer

Various Institutions And Organizations
01.2021 - 12.2023

Industrial Skill Trainer (AM - SM)

Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
11.2004 - 12.2020

Senior Technical Instructor

Rawalpindi Polytechnic Institute
12.1998 - 08.1999

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

NED University of Engineering & Technology

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

NED University of Engineering & Technology
  • Training Need Analysis
  • Train the Trainer
  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 18001
  • NEBOSH "Work Safely"
  • Skills in Goal Setting and Work-Planning
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Variable Speed Drive
Zaheer Ahmad Khan