1. CURRICULUM VITAE
MOHAMED ASIF HANEEF
Mobile: 0097455670922
PERSONAL PROFILE
 Result-oriented professional with over 26 years of experience in installation & commissioning
and project management of Power plant, Sub-Station and Industrial power projects.
 Proficient in swiftly completing projects with competent cross-functional skills and ensuring on
time deliverables within pre-set cost parameters.
 Track record in identifying & resolving problems, ramping-up project activities with on-time
deliverables and maximizing efficiency with risk management
 Expert in maintaining a smooth flow of work between departments and resolving inter-
departmental conflicts.
ACADEMICOVERVIEW
Feb 1991: Engineering Degree in Electrical & Electronics, Mysore University- India
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Auto Cad, MS OFFICE (Access,Excel, and Word), & MS project
AWARDS & LAURELS
Received appreciation from:
 The client SEC-COA for completing 500MW project just in six months from the day of award to
last GT synchronization
 The management as outstanding employee for completing the 500MW project in just six months.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
 Singly handedly led the electrical commissioning of 480 MW plant in short span of 6 months
which was declared as super-fast project (Project duration was 8 months from the day of issuing
letter of intent to last GT synchronization).
 132kV substation was commissioned in just 20 days in order to bring 600 MW on grid to meet
the summer demand in Saudi Arabia as project acceleration.
 12 GTs were synchronised in just 10 days with commissioning of 380kV protection for
transformers,cable and generators to meet the summer demand in Saudi Arabia.
 Responsible head for commissioning of all electrical systems related to 40 GTs including LV and
HV systems in just span of two years.
 Handled two projects(1200MW+1600MW) simultaneously as an electrical commissioning head.
CORE COMPETENCE AND KEYPROJECTS
Project Management:
 Competent Project/commissioning Manager with excellent communication, organization and
coordination skills. Possessing a proven track record of preparing and executing project/startup
plans and programs, ensuring that work is carried out in accordance with the company’s
procedures and client’s satisfaction.
Testing and commissioning
 Extensive experience in hands-on testing of all numerical relays like differential, distance, bus bar
protection and all other basic relays.
 Hands-on experience in logical & interlock checks for GIS, bus bar, generator transformers
feeder,SGT feeder,double bus scheme.
 Performed Generator, UAT, GSU, overall and bus bar stabilities, scheme checks, End to end tests
etc.

2.  Hands-on testing of system/equipment for 380V, 400V, 4.16kV, 6.6kV, 13.8kV, 33kV, 132kV,
380kV, 400kV System (both 50 and 60Hz), right from switchgears, transformers,GIS, GIB, high
voltage cable, large rotating machines.
 Produce all kind of field testing programs for protection scheme of power transformer,
generators,neutral ground transformer, capacitor banks, line feeders,bus bar protection with all
kind of static and IED relays ,
Engineering Design:
 Review of system studies which consist of power/load flow analysis, short circuit calculation,
motor starting, and relay coordination studies, Operation philosophies, area classification
drawings, GA drawings etc.
 Review of protection schemes ,interlock , inter-trip/trip matrix and schemes,
 Design of protection, control and synchronization schemes for generator,Generator transformer,
bus bar and high voltage cable feeder,bus bar protection up to 380kV system
 Design of CT shorting and isolating along with cross trip isolation system for generators feeders,
preparation of specification, data sheets etc.
OPERATION ANDMAINTENANCE:
 Worked for 4+2 years in operation and maintenance of power plant and chiller plant with
responsibility for preparing preventive maintenance task, schedule and execution.
 Switching operation of 380/132kV GIS
OTHER TECHNICAL SKILLS:
 Fair knowledge in AC/DC drives, DCS, SCADA,Fire alarm systems, Instrumentation and low
current system like public address,telephone master clock system .
MAJOR PROJECTS HANDLED
 EPIC for Power Supply Project through Submarine Cable from Ras Laffan to Halul Island.
(Onshore and Offshore projects) 100MW Power supply, working as the Project Commissioning
Manager
 EPC-Riyadh Power Plant #12-Combned Cycle. 2175 MW Power Generation, worked as
Electrical Commissioning Manager
 EPC-Riyadh Power Plant #10-Combined Cycle Conversion. 1300MW power Generation, worked
as Electrical Commissioning Manager
 132/13.8kV substation# 8135 (Riyadh) by ABB. Worked as a Commissioning Manager
 EPC-Riyadh Power Plant #10- C1 Block –Simple Cycle Extension. 500MW power generation,
worked as Electrical Commissioning Manager
 EPC-Riyadh Power Plant #10-Simple Cycle. 2000 MW power generation, worked as Electrical
Commissioning Manager
 EPC-Riyadh Power Plant #9-Block F Extension. 720MW power generation, worked as Electrical
Commissioning Manager
 EPC-Riyadh Power Plant #9-Block C&D Extension and 132kV Substation, worked as Electrical
Commissioning Manager
 EPC-AL Aweer-Phase-2 Gas turbine Project 450MW power generation, worked as Electrical
Commissioning Lead
 EPC-Riyadh Power plant-7-Phase-3A project. 172MW power generation, worked as Electrical
Commissioning Lead
 EPC-Hail and Juba power plant- Air inlet cooling. Worked as Electrical Commissioning Lead and
Designer.
 EPC-Riyadh Power plant-9-E block Extension.500 MW power generation, worked as a Senior
Commissioning Engineer

3.  EPC-Riyadh Power plant-9-combined cycle.1200 MW power generation, worked as Testing and
Commissioning Engineer
EMPLOYMENTPROFILE
From May 2015 – present
LS Cable and Systems
Project: EPIC for Power Supply Project through Submarine Cable from Ras Laffan to
Halul Island in Qatar. EPIC contract awarded by Qatar Petroleum.
Description: Project comprises manufacture and laying of 2 No. 132kV 3 core submarine
cables (each 100km) and the construction of a 132/34.5kV substation in island.
Designation: Commissioning Manager.
Roles and Responsibility:
Managing and coordinating all aspects pertaining to the testing and
commissioning Electrical, Mechanical and Instrumentation of the 132kV
submarine power cable and Substation.
Reviewing engineering submittals, operation philosophy, system studies, design
calculation, specification, data sheets,SLDs and CPM, schematics etc.
Reviewing test and commissioning procedures, ITPs,FAT procedure and method
statements.
Preparing commissioning/Start-up plan including handover procedure based on
contractual terms
Conducting Commissioning meeting with subcontractor and client
Preparing test procedures,switching program, post energization operation and
maintenance plan.
From Nov’97 to April 2015:
Arabian Bemco Ltd & Bemco Services (Formerly Saudi Binladin Group)
Key projects handled under Arabian Bemco which is EPC leader in power sector (KSA) and has
constructed plants and substations more the 20,000 MWs
Project: Riyadh Power Plant #12-Combned Cycle. A project owned by Saudi Electricity
Contracted to GS and BEMCO Joint Venture; 2175MW
Description: Project consists 8 Gas Turbines (GE-Frame F) each one is about 190MW and 2
steam turbine (Alstom) 360 MW each with 8 HSRGs and BOP, gas compressors
and motors of 11.6MW ,water bath heaters and 380kV substation (breaker and a
half scheme).
Duration: May 2014 to April 2015
Designation: Electrical Commissioning Manager.
Roles and Responsibility:
During Design and pre approval stage
Design and review of protection schemes of Generator, GSU and UAT
transformer and other electrical equipment
Design of interlocks, inter trips, cross tripping and trip isolation schemes
Design and review of CT/VT calculation, Relay studies and fault and Load
calculation
Review of cable sizing, transformers and motor sizing.
During testing and commissioning Phase
Preparation of commissioning/start up program which consists of Execution plan.
Schedule, start up sequences,Manpower/testing equipment’s and special tools
histogram, organization chart.
Preparation of inter trip, interlock, stability, synchronization and back feed
protocols along with switching programs.

4. Supervising and managing all testing and commissioning activities within the
scope:
Training and helping subordinates in testing and commissioning
Participating in first time energization of substation, Generator transformer
feeders from the grid in coordination with ECC.
Project: Riyadh Power Plant #10-Combined Cycle Conversion. A project Owned by
Saudi Electricity; 3000MW
Description: Project consists 10 Steam Turbines (GE) each one is about 128MW and 40 steam
Generators(HSRG) with a capacity of each around 125 t/hr. all the power
generators are connected to 380kV substation through step-up transformers
Duration: October 2013 to April 2015 (Simultaneously working on PP12 following day to
day activities closely with lead engineers)
Designation: Electrical Commissioning Manager
Roles and Responsibility:
During Design and pre-Approval stage
Design and review of protection schemes of Generator, GSU and UAT
transformer and other electrical equipment’s
Design and review of single line, three lines, CPM,cable block diagrams
Review of Short circuit studies, relay coordination
Design of interlocks; inter trips, cross tripping and trip isolation schemes,Design
and review of transformer, cable and motor sizing and design and review of
CT/VT calculation.
During testing and commissioning phase
Preparation of project schedule (T&C),scope of work, testing and
commissioning procedure.
Preparation of inter trip, interlock, stability, synchronization and back feed
protocols.
Supervising and managing all testing and commissioning activities:
Training and helping subordinates in testing and commissioning.
Organizing and conducting meetings with client and vendor related to
commissioning
Co-ordination with different department for daily commissioning activities
Managing FAT inspection for MV/LV switchgear, transformers and 380kV
protection panels at vendor’s factory.
Design and upgrading system and protections schemes
Participating in first time energization of generator transformer feeders from the
grid in coordination with ECC.
Project: Riyadh Power Plant #10- C1 Block –Simple Cycle Extension. Project owned by
Saudi Electricity.500MW
Description: Project consists of 8 Gas Turbines (GE-Frame E) each one is about 60MW. Each
set of 2 generators are connected to 380kV substation via three winding
(220MVA) transformer.
Duration January 2012 to October 2013
Designation: Electrical Commissioning Manager.
Roles and Responsibility:
During Design and preapproval stage
Design and review of protection schemes of Generator, GSU and UAT
transformer and other electrical equipment
Design and review of single line, three lines, CPM,cable block diagrams

5. Review of Short circuit studies, relay coordination
Design of interlocks, inter trips, cross tripping and trip isolation schemes
Design and review of transformer,cable motor sizing, design and review of
CT/VT calculation.
During testing and commissioning phase
Preparation of startup plan, project schedule (T&C),Scope of work, testing and
commissioning procedures
Preparation of inter trip, interlock, stability, synchronization and back feed
protocols.
Supervising and managing all testing and commissioning activities
Training and helping subordinates in testing and commissioning.
Organizing and conducting meetings with client and vendor for above works
Commissioning of AGC through SCADA
Co-ordination with different department for daily commissioning activities
Attending FAT inspection for MV/LV switchgear,transformers and 380kV
protection panels in factory.
Participating in first time energization of generator transformer feeders from the
grid in coordination with ECC.
Project: Riyadh Power Plant #10-Simple Cycle. Project Owned by Saudi Electricity
2000MW
Description: Project consists 32 Gas Turbines (GE-Frame E ) each one is about 60MW. Each
set of Two Generators of GTs are connected to 380kV substation via three
winding (220MVA) Transformer and 380V GIB.
Project Capacity 2000MW (Power Generation)
Duration Nov 2009 to Dec 2011
Designation: Electrical Commissioning Manager.
Roles and Responsibility:
During Design and preapproval stage
Design and review of protection schemes of Generator, GSU and UAT
transformer and other electrical equipment. Design and review of single line,
three line, CPM, cable block diagrams
Review of Short circuit studies, relay coordination
Design of interlocks , inter trips , cross tripping and trip isolation schemes
Design and review of transformer,cable motor sizing
Design and review of CT/VT calculation.
During testing and commissioning Phase
Preparation of startup plan, project schedule (T&C),Scope of work, testing and
commissioning procedure
Preparation of inter trip, interlock, stability, synchronization and back feed
protocols.
Supervising and managing all testing and commissioning Activities:
Training and Helping subordinates in testing and commissioning.
Organizing and conducting meetings with client and vendor for above works
Commissioning of AGC through SCADA
Co-ordination with different department
Managing FAT inspection for MV/LV switchgear, transformers and 380kV
Protection panels at vendor’s factory.
Development of Black starts recovery procedures and implementation.
Participating in first time energization of generator transformer feeders from the
grid in coordination with ECC.

6. Project: Riyadh Power Plant #9-Block F Extension. A Project Owned by Saudi
Electricity. 720MW
Description: Project is consisting of 12 Gas Turbines (GE-Frame E) each one is about 60MW.
Each set of Two Generators of GTs are connected to 380kV substation via three
winding (220MVA) Transformer and 380kV XLPE cable
Note: Due to time limitation, with proper planning 12 GTs were synchronised in
just 10 days with commissioning of transformers and cable protection.
Duration Jan, 2008 to Oct, 2009
Designation Electrical Commissioning Manager
Roles and Responsibility:
Design review for control, protection and interlock schemes and power system
for 480V, 4.16kV, 13.8kV and 380kV systems
Preparation of startup plan, project schedule (T&C),Scope of work, testing and
commissioning procedure
Preparation of inter trip, interlock, stability, synchronization and back feed
protocols.
Supervising and managing testing and commissioning engineers and personally
involved in testing and commissioning.
Training and Helping subordinates in testing and commissioning.
Organizing and conducting meetings with client and vendor for above works
Commissioning of DCS and AGC/SCADA
Participating in first time energization of generator transformer feeders from the
grid in coordination with ECC.
Project: Riyadh Power Plant #9-Block C&D Extension. A project Owned by Saudi
Electricity 1200MW
Description: Project is consisting of 20 Gas Turbine (GE-Frame E) each one is about 60MW.
Each set of Two Generators of GTs are connected to 132kV substation via three
winding (220MVA) Transformers and 132kV XLPE cable an intermediate
132kV substation was introduced between 380 KV substation and generation
using super grid transformers and GIB in order to reduce short circuit level.
Duration May 2007 to Dec 2007
Designation: Electrical Commissioning Manager.
Roles and Responsibility:
In charge for complete testing and commissioning of 132kV substation and link
between 132kV and 380kV substations (that is for Block C and D) equipment’s
like 132kV GIS, control and protection, super grid Transformers and 380kV GIB.
In charge for testing and commissioning of DCS and AGC-SCADA of power
plant
In charge for warranty maintenance of power plant
Participating in first time energization of generator Transformer and super grid
transformer feeders from the grid in coordination with ECC.
Project: AL Aweer-Phase-2 Gas turbine Project. A project owned by DEWA (Consortium
with Siemens)-450MW
Description: Project is consisting of 3 Gas Turbine (Siemens) each one is about 136MW. A
set of Two Generators of GTs are connected to 400kV substation via step up
transformer (400MVA).
Duration June 2006 to May 2007
Designation: Electrical Commissioning Lead.

7. Roles and Responsibility:
Preparation of startup plan, project testing and commissioning procedure
Preparation of inter trip, interlock, stability, synchronization and back feed
protocols.
Testing and commissioning of 6.6kV, 400V switchgear
Testing and commissioning of MV/LV switchgear
Carry out stability tests for power transformers and UAT
Testing of numerical relays (SIEMENS and ABB)
Commissioning of HSBT for MV switchgear, Commissioning or protection
schemes for 380kV transformer and cable
Commissioning of EDG
Conducting on job training
Participating in first time energization of generator feeders from the grid in
coordination with ECC.
Project: Riyadh Power plant-7-Phase-3.A project owned by Saudi Electric Company
constructed under patronage of Siemens)-172MW
Description: Project consists of 2 Gas Turbine (Siemens-Westinghouse) each one is about
86MW. Set of Two Generators of GTs are connected to 132kV substation via
three winding (220MVA).
Duration: Jan 2005 to June 2006
Designation: Electrical Commissioning Lead.
Roles and Responsibility:
Preparation of testing and commissioning procedure
Preparation of inter trip, interlock, stability, synchronization and back feed
protocols.
Testing of power transformer, MV and LV switchgear
Testing and commissioning of HSBT for MV switchgear
Stability test for UAT and power transformer
Inter trip and interlock tests
Testing of transformer protection relays, generator and system breakers
Participating in first time energization of generator feeders from the grid in
coordination with ECC.
Project: Hail and Juba power plant- Air inlet Cooling
Description: Projects is consisting of Chillers and MV/LV switchgears with Heat Exchangers
for GT inlet cooling.
Duration - 6 months
Designation: Electrical Commissioning Lead.
Roles and Responsibility:
Design review of one line diagram, relay studies and protection scheme for MV
switchgear and transformers.
Design of Control and protection for 33 KV feeder breakers
Preparation of testing and commissioning procedures for MV/LV Switchgear,
MV cables and HV/LV transformers
Project: Riyadh Power plant-9-E block Extension. A project owned by Saudi Electric
Company. 500MW
Description: Project is consisting of 8 Gas Turbine (GE) each one is about 56MW. Set of Two
Generators of GTs are connected to 132kV and 380kV substation via three
winding (220MVA).

8. Note: This project was super-fast project completed in just six months from the
day of award to last GT synchronization. Received appreciation from the Saudi
Electric company as best performer
Duration Feb 2004 to Dec 2004
Designation: Senior Testing and commissioning Engineer.
Roles and Responsibility:
Oversaw the erection of 380 kV GIS, GIS modification, 380kV and 132kV
power transformer, 380/132kv cable.
Administered the preparation of: Conceptual one line power diagram, protection
scheme & start-up plan, Test procedure for transformer, cables, MV/LV
switchgear & reactors,Inter tripping / interlock / synchronization and stability
protocols etc.
Design of CT shorting and isolating schemes for the Generator Transformer.
Tested and commissioned of 156/2000 MVA Generator Transformers, MV/LV
Switch gear ,MV bus duct, auxiliary transformer control and protection schemes,
MV motors, Protection Relays and Protection scheme for generator and generator
transformers. Testing and commissioning of MV swgr,132/380kV cable and bus
bar protection schemes
Project: Riyadh Power plant-9-combined Cycle. A Project owned by Saudi Electric
Company.1200MW
Description: Project is consist of 16 Gas Turbine (GE-Frame F) each one is about 56 MW and
4 steam turbine (GE) each 108 MW with 16 Each set of Two Generators of GTs
are connected to 380kV substation via three winding (156MVA) Transformer
and Generator of ST via two winding (156MVA) transformer and 380kV GIB.
Duration Nov 1997 to Jan 2004
Designation: Testing and commissioning Engineer.
Roles and Responsibility:
Tested and commissioned 156 MVA Generator Transformers,380kV Gas
Insulated bus duct and transformer protection panels. MV (13.8 & 4.16 kV)
switchgear, 480V Switchgear, UPS System, Battery chargers,Batteries,MV/LV
Distribution, MV motors. Protection & control scheme such as bus differential,
cable differential protection for Generator and transformers,interlocks with
generator control and step up transformer. Testing of protection relays, breakers
bus bars etc.
DCS interface testing
Commissioning of instrumentation, Commissioning of DC and UPS
Commissioning of public address system, master clock, water treatment,oily
water system
Conducting on job training
Warranty maintenance for two years
Preceding Assignment
Saudi Binladin Group Operation and Maintenance
Project: Haram Chiller and power plant - Medina
Description: Project consists of six chillers each of 2400 tons driven by 13.8kv induction
motors and 10 Diesel generators each of 2.5 MW , many MV/LV transformers ,
MV/LV Switchgears , and pumps driven by MV motors
Duration: May 2014 to April 2015
Designation: Electrical Engineer.
Roles and Responsibility:

9. Preparing maintenance task/Instruction, Planning
Carrying out all maintenance task
Operating the plant in shifts
Trouble shooting
Husam Co – Abu Dhabi
Project: Jabal Ali G station
Description: Project consists of HRSG and Auxiliary Boilers for desalination plant
Duration: Nov 1992 to Jan 1994
Designation: Electrical Engineer.
Roles and Responsibility:
Planning and supervising all electrical and instrumentation errection works
related to boilers
NewElectric Co – India
Project: Various
Description:
Duration: August 90 to Nov 1992
Designation: Electrical Engineer.
Roles and Responsibility:
Planning and supervising all electrical errection works in substation and
industries
PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVES
Supervisory Development course covering the subject “Process & Applications of Supervision”
conducted by Saudi Binladin Group Training center at Jeddah
Management course covering the subject “Customized Project Management Professional” conducted by
Tamayaz Training center at Jeddah
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 20th August 1965
Nationality: Indian
Passport No: N0363558
Marital Status: Married
Driving License Details: Valid Saudi and Indian licence
Languages: English, Urdu and Arabic.
Address: Ameer Mohalla, Nehru Nagar,Belur-573115, Hassan-Dist.
Karnataka, India
Mobile: +974 5567 0922
Email: asifpp9@hotmail.com; asifpp9@gmail.com
Skype name: anasafraz