Muhammad Kashif Rafiq is an electrical engineer with over 10 years of experience testing and commissioning substations in Saudi Arabia. He is currently a Testing & Commissioning Engineer at Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Limited in Al Shuqaiq, KSA, where his responsibilities include testing various switchgear equipment, transformers, generators, and more. Previously, he worked as a Testing & Commissioning Engineer and Site Electrical Engineer in Saudi Arabia, and held electrical supervisory and technician roles in Pakistan. He is seeking new opportunities that utilize his strong technical and management skills.
1. Muhammad Kashif Rafiq
Email: kashif.rafiq53@yahoo.com
kashif.rafiq953@gmail.com
Skype: Kashif.rafiq53
Mobile# 00960594994202
PERSONAL STATEMENT
To pursue a career as an Electrical Engineer that utilizes my extensive experience
with strong technical and management skills in an environment that offers opportunity
for growth.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Organized and goal- oriented with 10+ years of experience in varying
technical and engineering industries including EPC of Substations.
• Three years’ experience in Testing & Commissioning field of
115/69/34.5kV/26kV Substations for various locations of Saudi ARAMCO and
SEC Shuqaiq Steam Power plant 2800MW Alstom Generator.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, strong leadership skills and an ability to
manage the time sensitive tasks in an efficient manner.
• Analytical problem solver with proven track record of successfully managing
and completing multiple projects in various environments.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Testing & Commissioning Engineer
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Limited
Al Shuqaiq, KSA.
Aug, 2015 - Present
Responsibilities:
• Testing and commissioning of various 6.14/13.8/26kV Switch Gear equipment
such as Circuit breakers (SF6/Vacuum/BOCB), Bus-bar, motorized/manual
disconnect switches, surge arrestors, HV/MV Power cables
• Hands on experience of performing Hi-Pot, Tan-Delta, Stability Test, DC/AC
Dielectric Test, Insulation & Contact Resistance.
• Testing of CTs, BCTs and VTs with Polarity test, Ratio test, Knee point
voltage test, insulation resistance test, winding Resistance test of Main
Generator.
2. • Inspection, Pre-commissioning and commissioning with NG-CSD of MCCBs,
Multi Functions Meters, Energy Meters, station batteries, battery chargers and
UPS.
• Testing of Panel components such as LOR, Trip Circuit Supervision, Fuse
Failure RXBA4 and all types of Auxiliary Relays.
• Testing of Power Transformer 960MVA(HITACHI) & Station Service
Transformers140 MVA (Hyundai)
• Primary injection & Secondary injection and Bus bar & T/F stability.
• Working on 10MW Emergency Generator with Vendor Wartsila to check CTs,
PTs and Winding Resistance of Generator, AVR, Generator protection relay.
• Present as FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) team member during internal
testing and physical inspection of 380kV Power Transformer in
commissioning phases by Manufacturer at Hitachi.
• Testing of GFR relay EOCR relay ACB OCR relays.
• Testing of ALSTOM Generator protection relay Power monitoring relay
Differential relay.
• Testing of synchronizing relay (ABB).
.
Testing & Commissioning Engineer
Energy & Power Contracting Company Limited
Al Khobar, KSA.
Jan, 2014 – Aug, 2015
Responsibilities:
• Testing and commissioning of various 69/34.5/13.8/ kV Substation equipment
such as live and dead tank Circuit breakers (SF6/Vacuum/BOCB), Bus-bar,
motorized/manual disconnect switches, MOV surge arrestors, HV/MV Power
cables
• Hands on experience of performing Hi-Pot, Tan-Delta, Stability Test, DC/AC
Dielectric Test, Insulation & Contact Resistance, SF6 Gas purity & Dew- point
Test.
• Testing of CTs, BCTs and VTs with Polarity test, Ratio test, Knee point
voltage test, insulation resistance test, winding Resistance test.
• Inspection, Pre-commissioning and commissioning with NG-CSD of MCCBs,
Multi Functions Meters, Energy Meters, station batteries, battery chargers
• Testing of Panel components such as LOR, Trip Circuit Supervision, Fuse
Failure RXBA4 and all types of Auxiliary Relays.
• Testing of Power Transformer & Station Service Transformers
• Primary injection & Secondary injection and Bus bar & T/F stability.
• Functional/Scheme Checking of all 13.8/69/115kV Switchgears and AC & DC
Panels along with ATS Scheme and SCADA, DFR, SOE and ANN Panels
installation & commissioning.
• Present as FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) team member during internal
testing and physical inspection of 69kV Protection Panels in commissioning
phases by Manufacturer at WESCOSA.
Projects Completed
• 69/13.8kV S/S Abqaiq Area GOSP-2
(Saudi Aramco Contract NO. 6600027451 & BI NO. 10-00633)
3. • 69/4.16kV S/S Abqaiq Area GOSP-3
(Saudi Aramco Contract NO. 6600027421 & BI NO. 10-00633)
• 69/13.8kV S/S Abqaiq Area NWIP
(Saudi Aramco Contract NO. 6600027421 & BI NO. 10-00633)
• 26/380KV SHUQAIQ STEEM POWER PLANT
(Saudi Electric Company Contract NO.30221097/00)
Site Electrical Engineer
Energy & Power Contracting Company Limited
Al Khobar, KSA.
March, 2013 –Jan, 2014
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate with Designer and Clients (ARAMCO) to resolve various technical
queries and other project related issues.
• Construction activities related to personnel management such as Jr.
Engineers, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers etc.
• Fulfillment of Approved Project Master Schedule and Requisition of
Construction materials, Tools & Equipment and submission of Daily & weekly
work progress reports to management.
• Receive/action Request for Inspection (RFI) that apply to electrical, civil &
mechanical works. Review Sub-contractors' claims related to construction
works. Assist in negotiations with Sub-contractors regarding the value of
claims or changes in schedules.
Supervisor (Electrical)
Ahmed Fine Textile Mills Ltd, Multan, Pakistan
MAY, 2005 - March, 2013
Responsibilities:
• Maintaining & troubleshooting of all Electrical Equipments including Power
Generators and other Electrical Switchgear.
• Procurement and replacement of obsolete electrical equipment
• Performed HMI Configuration & provide hardware support for CNC
(Computerized Numerical Cutter) and other electrical machinery
• Prepared Safety Management Programs for Mill Workers.
• Provide operational training of CNC to all concerned personnel.
• Erection of all Electrical system in Ahmad Fine{ Installation of Power plant,
Installation of two, oil immersed, 3 winding power Transformers rating
11kv/480v, L.T & H.T,O.C.B Rooms, Installation of MCB and MCCB,
Capacitors, Bus bar schemes, Power looms,3 phase Induction Motors and
other electrical Equipment.
• Installation of wiring, conduit and switchgear.
4. • Installation of Electrical Panels, Protection Systems.
• Solid knowledge in Generators/motors/Magnet contactors and other electrical
equipment operation and maintenance.
• Proficiently experience to install the Circuit Breakers, Protection Relays, and
Timers.
• Proficiently skilled in DC & AC
• Synchronization with WAPDA at 11kv when needed.
• Planned equipment and fixtures wiring and installation.
• Inspected wiring and fixtures for conformance to company specifications and
local electrical codes.
• Analyzed and resolved work problems.
• Estimated and supervised materials.
• Supervised machines and equipment set-up.
• Resolved work problems through proper analysis and assisted workers in
resolving work related issues.
• Maintained operating equipment to support time-based, predictive, and
emergency actions.
• Analyzed work orders, drawings to determine process, materials, machines,
tooling and sequence of operation
Electrical Technician
Descon Engineering LTD, Site Area Lahore, Pakistan
Jan, 2004 - April, 2005
Responsibilities
• Maintaining & troubleshooting of all Electrical Equipments including Power
Generators and other Electrical Switchgear.
• Performed HMI Configuration & provide hardware support for CNC
(Computerized Numerical Cutter) and other electrical machinery
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL ACCREDIATION
• ISO-9001 Awareness Training
• Aramco Safety Training
SKILLS
Equipment Used: Freja 300, Sverker 760, Breaker Analyzer EGIL, DC Supply
unit B10E, Tan-Delta Tester (Delta 2000), AC Hi-Pot Kit (up to
160kV) Omicron CT Analyzer, Micro-Ohm Meter, CT analyzer
5. (Programma, MOM600), DC Dielectric Kit, CPC 100 CMC 356
(Omicron) Primary injection kit, Oden/Foster, CNC & Dilo etc.
Software: Microstation, AutoCAD, EnerVista, Omicron CT-Analyzer
Tools: MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio),
EDUCATION
D.A.E (Electronics Engineering)
Punjab Board of Technical Education, Lahore, Pakistan
B.Tech (Electronics Engineering)
Punjab Board of Technical Education, Lahore, Pakistan
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Muhammad Kashif Rafiq
Father Name : Muhammad rafiq Anwar
Date of Birth : 13th
June, 1983
Marital Status : Single
Languages Known : English, Arabic & Urdu
Iqama Status : Valid / -Transferrable
Address : Chak No 261/E.B Tehsil Burewala Distract Vehari
(Pakistan)
6. (Programma, MOM600), DC Dielectric Kit, CPC 100 CMC 356
(Omicron) Primary injection kit, Oden/Foster, CNC & Dilo etc.
Software: Microstation, AutoCAD, EnerVista, Omicron CT-Analyzer
Tools: MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio),
EDUCATION
D.A.E (Electronics Engineering)
Punjab Board of Technical Education, Lahore, Pakistan
B.Tech (Electronics Engineering)
Punjab Board of Technical Education, Lahore, Pakistan
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Muhammad Kashif Rafiq
Father Name : Muhammad rafiq Anwar
Date of Birth : 13th
June, 1983
Marital Status : Single
Languages Known : English, Arabic & Urdu
Iqama Status : Valid / -Transferrable
Address : Chak No 261/E.B Tehsil Burewala Distract Vehari
(Pakistan)