Saleem Rashid

Date of birth: 4 Jul 1988 | Nationality: Pakistani | Gender: Male Email:-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saleemrashid-electrical-engr Address: Lappeenranta, Finland About me: Proactive individual proficient in Rotating Machine’s FAT Testing, Power System research, operation, maintenance, protection, testing and commissioning. Seeking a position with a progressive organization to utilize 10+ years of academic and professional engineering experience to contribute to development of the prospective Institution. DIGITAL SKILLS Simulation and Technical Tools Expertise: ABB PCM 600 Matlab Simulink SIEMENS Relays Enervista Multisim Proteus Electronic Work Bench ETAP Micom S1 Agile DIGSI for Interpersonal Skills: Good listener and communicator Organizational & Planning skills Presenting Team-work oriented Writing & Verbal Skills Motivated Analytical skills Computer Skills & Competencies: Microsoft Windows 11 Word Excel PowerPoint Project SharePoint Teams EDUCATION AND TRAINING 25 AUG 2022 – Current – Yliopistonkatu 34, 53850 Lappeenranta, Finland MASTERS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING – Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland EUR-ACE® and ASIIN Accredited Program EQF level 7 ECTS120 https://lut.fi/ 1 SEP 2007 – 11 AUG 2011 – G. T. Road, Staff Houses Engineering University, Lahore, Pakistan BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH HONOURS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING – University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore. (U.E.T Lahore) 3.832/4.0 System Design for prevention of Electricity Theft EQF level 6 CH142 https://uet.edu.pk/ WORK EXPERIENCE 16 JAN 2023 – Current – Lappeenranta WORK SUPERVISOR – Danfoss Editron Oy Marine FAT Testing Professional, scientific and technical activities https://www.danfoss.com/ Lentokentäntie 44, 53600, Lappeenranta, Finland Role & Responsibilities: • To plan the usage and schedules of resources on a daily level. • To assign tasks to employees. • Addressing issues at the workplace to ensure productivity. • Taking care of the simple disciplinary acts such as resolving conflicts. • Approval of the vacation time. • Approval of the work hour bookings and overtime bookings. • Receiving the announcements of sick leaves. • Is accountable for calibrating and maintaining the test equipment and test utilities. • Conducting risk assessments with the team, following that the safety procedures are followed, participating in setting the work safety procedures. • Is not accountable for the work safety but is responsible for it. • Recommending new recruitments or advancements. • Developing the development & performance goals and monitors employee performance with the Engineering Manager • Training the people with the right skills • Taking part in the daily test engineer tasks: developing and maintaining test facilities, test systems and equipment, creating test programs and test procedures, making test setups, conducting tests, and reporting the results. • working closely together with design engineers, customers, notified bodies, and 3rd party test facilities among others. 25 APR 2022 – AUG 2022 – Lahore DEPUTY MANAGER TECHNICAL – National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited Material Procurement and Management http://ntdc.gov.pk/ Egerton Road, 8th Professional, scientific and technical activities - Floor, Hall No. 2, Shaheen Complex, 54000, Lahore, Pakistan Role & Responsibilities: • To supervise Assistant Manager in preparation of Bidding documents and RFP for procurement of substation material and hiring consultancy services. Updating the standard bidding documents from time to time as per requirements. • To conduct tendering process (Publication, Clarification, opening of tenders) for engineering consultancy services and procurement of latest primary and secondary Substation, transmission lines, testing equipment for the projects related to construction of 500kV & 220kV Substations. • Responsible to issue Pre-Bid Clarifications in respect of technical queries of bidders with reference to concerned technical clauses of the standard bidding document in consultation with Manager. • Responsible for Evaluation of technical bids against the NTDC own standards & specifications and IEC, IEEE, ANSI standards adopted by NTDC. • To coordinate with Grievances Redressal Committee for bidder’s objections/grievances after completion and Publication of technical bid evaluation reports at NTDC, PPRA, Donor Agencies websites • Responsible for Preparation and issuance of Notification of Award to qualified bidder. • To arrange pre-contract documents from qualified bidder, required for signing of Contract Agreement. • Checking, vetting and approval of Technical Data, Drawings for Substation equipment. • Witnessing of Type Testing and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) in respect of 550kV and 220kV Substation and transmission line material. • Overseeing and coordinating the delegated tasks to Assistant Manager (Technical) to ensure implementation of departmental SOPs and maintaining Quality Standards. 9 MAR 2020 – 24 APR 2022 – Lahore ASSISTANT MANAGER TECHNICAL – National Transmission & Despatch Company Limited Material Procurement & Management Professional, scientific and technical activities-http://ntdc.gov.pk/ Egerton Road, 8th Floor, Hall No. 2, Shaheen Complex, 54000, Lahore, Pakistan Role & Responsibilities: Conduct of tendering process for all types of material procurement, Grid and Transmission lines construction, and • consultancy services from NTDC’s own resources or funded by international donor agencies, keeping in view Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules and donor agencies guidelines. Organization of sale, pre-bid meetings, submission and opening of Request for Proposal (RFP)/Expression of Interest • (EOI)/ Invitation for Bid (IFB) and subsequent publication of Bid Evaluation Report (BER) along with intimation to Media Directorate NTDC and correspondence with concerned offices. Correspondence with supplier/ contractor regarding signing of Contract, pre-award meeting and for issuance of • Variation Order (if any). Disbursement of expenditures to suppliers/contractors under financial agreements by keeping in view all the codal • formalities including contract execution timeline, delivery schedule, payment terms, bank guarantees, tax regulations and guidelines of PPRA. Contract negotiation meetings, preparation of contract documents, amendments/variations in contracts, based on • following factors: Research and Development of technical specifications and standards by mitigation of performance based issues of • completed projects. Implementation of latest health and safety regulations at work. • Application of latest quality management system for project execution. • Guaranteeing implementation of latest available industrial technology in the projects. • Contract Management i.e. Contract signing and ensuring timeline for execution, management of guarantees, placing • variation orders. Reimbursement of expenditures to contractors under financial agreements by keeping in view all the codal formalities, • Contract clauses, tax regulations and guidelines of NTDC. 10 JAN 2017 – 15 FEB 2020 – Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia COMMISSIONING ENGINEER – Jal International Company Energy Services Division Professional, scientific and technical activities - https://jalint.com.sa/ Head Office, P. O. Box 2989, Al-Khobar, 31952, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia Role & Responsibilities: • Execution of Commissioning activities as described in subsequent points while interpreting and ensuring the Saudi Electricity Company standards that are founded on IEC & IEEE Standards, for any modification to enable successful energization of Power Transmission/Distribution Substations. • Spearheading the requirement of continuous improvement in existing Protection and Control Schemes in order to finalize Optimal Protection and Control Design Scheme through on-site research and development activities. • Stand-alone Commissioning Tests for following Devices/equipment: • • • • • • • • • • • • Variants of Auxiliary relay (Trip, Trip circuit Supervision, timer, DC supervision and Under/Over voltage relays). 380/110kV & 110/13.8kV Power Transformers, 13.8/0.4kV Auxiliary Transformer, EHV/HV/MV Circuit Breaker, Disconnector, Earth Switch (10kV DC Hi-pot.), Surge Arrester, Capacitor Bank, Current and Voltage Transformers, SIEMENS, ABB, SEL & MICOM Protection & Control Relays (7SA522, 7SJ62, RED670, SPAJ140C, SEL451, P542, SEL451,). Function/Operation Testing for following Protection/Control Schemes: Overhead Lines, Underground Cables, Bus-bar, Breaker Failure, Pole Discrepancy and Inter-Trip Protection schemes. GIS/Switchgear Scheme, Automatic Capacitor Control System (ACCS), Automatic Changeover Switching Equipment (ACSE) System, Remote Tap Changer Control (RTCC), Automatic Bus Transfer System (ABTS), Synchro-check Scheme, Underfrequency-Undervoltage Load Shedding Scheme, Automatic Transfer Scheme (ATS) For ACDB/ DCDB, Auto Recloser Scheme. Primary Injection for Current transformers and Stability testing for Bus-bar and Transformer Differential Protection. Open/Close loop testing for Substation Automation System (SAS) Signals, HV Over Head Line/Cable feeder Differential stability testing, protection relays final settings review. Managing the technical staff to carryout various technical tasks while observing safety regulations. Managing and clearing the technical Snag List on daily basis. Carrying out weekly coordination meetings in order to resolve the issues and escalate the progress of project at hand. Conducting daily and weekly safety meetings for engineers and technicians. Updating and sending Weekly Progress Documents to management. 28 FEB 2015 – 1 SEP 2016 – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ELECTRICAL TESTING ENGINEER – Alfanar Testing and Commissioning Testing and Commissioning Professional, scientific and technical activities https://www.alfanar.com/ Head Office, P. O. Box 301, Riyadh, 11411, RIyadh, Saudi Arabia Role & Responsibilities: • Commencement of pre-commissioning activities as described in subsequent points and following the Consultant (Saudi Electricity Company: Commissioning Services Department) for any modification as per Standards to enable successful energization of Power Transmission/Distribution Substations. • Suggesting measures based on technical performance indices for research, development and improvement of Control and Protection Schemes. • Stand-alone Tests for following Devices/equipment: • Variants of Auxiliary relay (Trip, Trip circuit Supervision, timer, DC supervision and Under/Over voltage relays). • EHV/HV/MV Circuit Breaker, Disconnector, Earth Switch (10kV DC Hi-pot.), Surge Arrester, Capacitor Bank, Current and Voltage Transformers, SIEMENS, ABB, SEL & MICOM Protection Relays (7SA522, 7SJ62, RED670, SPAJ140C, SEL451, P542). • Function/Operation Testing for following Protection/Control Schemes: • Overhead Lines, Underground Cables, Bus-bar, Breaker Failure, Pole Discrepancy and Inter-Trip Protection schemes. • GIS/Switchgear Scheme, Automatic Capacitor Control System (ACCS), Automatic Changeover Switching Equipment (ACSE) System, Remote Tap Changer Control (RTCC), Synchro-check Scheme, Underfrequency-Undervoltage Load Shedding Scheme, Automatic Transfer Scheme (ATS), Auto Recloser Scheme. • Primary Injection for Current transformers and Stability testing for Bus-bar and Transformer Differential Protection. 19 OCT 2014 – 6 JAN 2015 – Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER – Babcock Borsig Service Arabia Limited Power Professional, scientific and technical activities https://www.middleeast.bilfinger.com/ - Head Office, P. O. Box 4362, Al-Khobar, 31952, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia Role & Responsibilities: • To conduct inspection of all ongoing activities for electrical installations. • To conduct inspections for all electrical material deliveries. • To attend all electrical inspections with client/contractor representatives. • To submit inspection requests in coordination with concerned site/project engineers. • Prepare daily QA/QC report regarding inspections, material, Non-conformances etc. • Prepare weekly surveillance reports, nonconformance reports and verification of corrective actions. • Check the drawings and documents used at site for approvals and compliance with project requirements. • Ensure that all works are carried out as per the approved method statements and drawings. • Ensure that all equipment used are calibrated and with valid certificates. • Assist/coordinate the preparation of the final handing over documents such as QA/QC documents, testing and commissioning reports etc. • Preparation of testing and commissioning method statements in coordination with vendors, General Contractor representative and project owner’s representative. 12 DEC 2013 – 10 OCT 2014 – Lahore, Pakistan ASSISTANT MANAGER (PROTECTION & CONTROL) – National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited Protection and Control (Formerly System Protection)- http://ntdc.gov.pk/ Professional, scientific and technical activities Mall Road, Wapda House, Room No. 130, 54000, Lahore, Pakistan Role & Responsibilities: • Preparation of interconnection and interfacing drawings for EHV Grid Stations. • Relay setting calculation, installed in EHV Grid Stations. • Technical tender evaluation of protection equipment for Grid Station. • Tripping Analysis for major tripping events in Power sector by utilizing tools such as ETAP, Power Factory etc. to reduce the probability of such occurrence in future. • Witnessing the factory acceptance tests (FATs) of protection equipment. • Technical Assistance and witnessing/Inspection of relay and control panels (Factory Accepting Test and Site Acceptance Tests). • Developed an Excel program to calculate settings for transformer protection relays. • Preparation and revision of technical specs for protection and control equipment. • Calculation, revision and vetting of all type of relay settings. • Protection coordination of relays. • Issuance, revision and vetting of relay and control panel drawings. • Technical evaluation of bids for protection and control related equipment. • Tripping analysis of major breakdowns and suggesting remedial measures for indiscriminate tripping. 9 MAR 2012 – 11 DEC 2013 – Lahore, Pakistan ASSISTANT MANAGER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE – National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited Asset Management (Formerly Grid System Operation)- http://ntdc.gov.pk/ Professional, scientific and technical activities 500kV Grid Station, Nazir Labana Road, 39350, Sheikhupura, Pakistan Role & Responsibilities: • Working on succession planning of the workforce, shift management activities, appraising the member’s performance & providing feedback. • Managing Load flow and Coordinating safe operations in coordination with the NPCC (National Power Control Centre). • Scheduling and planning predictive, preventive maintenance for Substation equipment, and root cause analysis. • Monitoring plans / schedules to start maintenance activities and achieving supply targets, implementing maintenance systems. • Troubleshooting all the issues & problems in all testing equipment. • Performing Contact Resistance and timing tests of various 132kV SF6 Circuit Breakers. • Testing of Electrical and mechanical protections for various types of Power and Distribution transformers. • HV test on HT cable, bus bars, Isolators and breakers. • Testing of Current transformer, potential transformer and capacitance voltage transformer. PUBLICATIONS System Design for prevention of Electricity Theft IEEEP Research Journal “New Horizon”, Vol. # 79-80, Upto Dec. 2013, ISSN-. https://www.ieeep.org.pk/publications – 2013 The project was concluded during my final year of Electrical Engineering Degree program. As the team lead of the project group, I finalized the project successfully within the period of 6 months in total. HONOURS AND AWARDS 11 MAR 2013 University of Engineering and Technology Gold Medal – U.E.T, Lahore Awarded for best overall performance in BSc. Examinations of my session in Electrical Engineering. Deans Honour Roll – University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore Awarded for 6 semesters in recognition of the Outstanding Academic Performance Demonstration. 2010 Head of Technical Committee for Society of Electrical Engineering Department PROJECTS • 380/110/13.8kV Hunayn Substation, Makkah, Saudi Arabia • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 380/110/13.8kV Al-Samer Subatation, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 380/132/33kV Tabarjal Substation, Tabarjal, Saudi Arabia 380/132/13.8kV Al-Jouf-2 Substation, Al-Jouf, Saudi Arabia 380/33kV HADCO 9065 Substation, Hail, Saudi Arabia 380/132/13.8kV 9039 Hail-3 Substation, Hail, Saudi Arabia 110/33kV Arafat-1 Substation, Makkah, Saudi Arabia 110/13.8kV Al-Wesam Substation, Makkah, Saudi Arabia 110/13.8kV Al-Osailah Substation, Makkah, Saudi Arabia 110/13.8kV Ummul Qura Substation, Makkah, Saudi Arabia 110/13.8kV Aziziyah-3 Substation, Makkah, Saudi Arabia 110/13.8kV Aziziyah-4 Substation, Makkah, Saudi Arabia 110/13.8kV Government Compound Substation, Makkah, Saudi Arabia 110/13.8kV Al-Naseem Substation, Makkah, Saudi Arabia 132/33/13.8kV Substation, Abu Ajram, Saudi Arabia 132/13.8kV Jabl-e-Qara Substation, Hafuf, Saudi Arabia 132/13.8kV Al-Mohaires Substation, Hafuf, Saudi Arabia 115/13.8kV Al-Tuwair Substation, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia 500/220kV Auto transformer at 500kV Substation Sheikh Muhammadi, Peshawar, Pakistan 220kV bay, 500kV Ghazi Brotha Substation, Ghazi Brotha, Pakistan 220kV Mansehra Substation, Mansehra, Pakistan 132 kV Substation, National Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islamabad, Pakistan LANGUAGE SKILLS Mother tongue(s): URDU PUNJABI UNDERSTANDING Listening Reading ENGLISH C2 SPEAKING Spoken Production Spoken interaction C2 C2 C1 WRITING C1 Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user NETWORKS AND MEMBERSHIPS CURRENT NER - National Engineering Register NER Registration from ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA with EA ID:- CURRENT MIEAust Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia against EA ID:- CURRENT RPEQ - Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland Issued by BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS OF QUEENSLAND with ID: 24995 CURRENT CMEngNZ Chartered Member of ENGINEERING NEW ZEALAND with Membership No.:- Registered Engineer Registered Engineer at SAUDI COUNCIL OF ENGINEERS with Membership No. 237440 CURRENT Registered Engineer Registered Engineer at PAKISTAN ENGINEERING COUNCIL with Membership No. 32134 DRIVING LICENCE Car COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Teamwork As a part of my job as Testing Engineer and Commissioning Engineer, I handled many projects in collaboration with other stakeholders from other fields to successfully deliver results within stipulated time. Verbal and Written Communication Skills Over the period of more than 8 years as a seasoned professional, I have successfully demonstrated the ability to communicate through phone, extensive e-mailing and face to face meetings during day to day activities. ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS Problem Solving My personal strategy to solve the problems arising at work place is to be calm and investigate as well as mitigate the root cause of the issue in order to avoid any concerns in the future that have potential to hinder the progress. Multi-Tasking No doubt, multi-tasking can pose a serious threat to your mental health. However, I maneuver multi-tasking by prioritizing the activities in a way that keeps me stress free and also helps finish the assigned tasks on time. MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS Coordinating A Team At my current as well as previous positions, coordination with various departments is integrated in the job routine. In some of the previous projects amounting in millions of Saudi Riyals in Saudi Arabia, I had the opportunity to work and finalize the projects as Team Lead. Currently, I am handling the procurement and contracts management for the projects of the magnitude of up to 20 Million Dollars that range from Company's own resources to the one's funded by International Donor Agencies such as World Bank. HOBBIES AND INTERESTS In my spare time, I like to read and get myself updated about latest technologies and discoveries happening across the globe. I am also into Cricket and Gym and Swimming. REFFERENCES Can be furnished upon request.