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Ali Hassan Askari

Eight Mile Plains,QLD

Summary

Electrical Engineer with over 2 years of experience in the Renewable and Power Industry. Strong background in Electrical Design, Power System Analysis, and Project Management. Skilled in Photovoltaic System Design, Battery Energy Storage Systems, and Power Grid Interconnection. Experience working on Residential, Commercial, and utility- scale Projects. Leader in designing and managing O&M contracts to meet clients' expectations while building strong relationships with them and contractors. Passionate about advancing Renewable Energy and reducing our reliance on Fossil Fuels.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Solar Asset Engineer

GEM Energy Australia
02.2023 - Current
  • Managed and maintained the fleet of distributed solar PPA assets in Commercial & Utility sectors contributing to substantial growth from 25 MW to 40 MW by implementing effective asset management strategies which resulted in achieving 37.5% in asset capacity demonstrating the ability to scale and optimize solar PPA operations.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of solar assets in various sectors and conducted regular monitoring and performing assessments on ad hoc basis which enabled data-driven decision-making and ensured the continued optimal performance of the solar assets.
  • Coordinated efforts with contractors, clients, and billing teams to address and resolve technical issues where I Served as a key point of contact for stakeholders, managing and expediting the resolution of technical challenges which ensured timely issue resolution, minimizing downtime, and maximizing client satisfaction.
  • Supported GEM Energy’s field staff on metering and monitoring related issues where I served as the primary escalation point and provided technical support which assured the effective operation of solar systems and enhanced the technical capabilities of the field staff.
  • Focused on future developments in solar asset management where I helped in implementing remote monitoring and data analysis solutions, spearheaded the adoption of advanced technologies to optimize solar asset management.
  • Led the preparation of proposal packages for PV assets and grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Long Term Service Agreements (LTSA) where I collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather required information and deliver high-quality proposal packages which resulting in improving the company's competitiveness and secured valuable service agreements.
  • Served as a subject matter expert for solar asset Operations and Maintenance (O&M) in the region where I leveraged deep industry knowledge to inform O&M strategies, cost estimation, and best practices which enhanced the efficiency and effectiveness of O&M operations in the region.
  • Worked closely with vendors and internal O&M service stakeholders where I facilitated communication and cooperation between internal and external teams to enhance service delivery resulting in improved coordination and efficiency in O&M service operations.
  • Worked closely with the sales team to identify and engage with key customers/accounts in the area where I actively engaged with customers, addressing their needs, and ensuring ongoing satisfaction which Strengthened customer relationships and contributed to sales growth.
  • Established the O&M service estimation process and managed the delivery of accurate Operating Expenses (OPEX) to the Sales team where I collaborated with various teams to gather data and estimate O&M costs which enabled the Sales team to make informed decisions and provided accurate cost projections.
  • Participated in site visits, customer meetings, and contract negotiations where I assisted in building customer relationships, understanding project requirements, and negotiating terms which improved project alignment, customer satisfaction, and successful contract negotiations.
  • Responsible for analyzing performance guarantees technically and commercially where I assessed technical performance and negotiated terms to align with customer expectations which ensured the fulfillment of performance guarantees and customer satisfaction.
  • Worked closely with the EPC design team to optimize designs for maintenance and performance guarantees where I participated to ensure that designs were serviceable and met performance standards resulting in Improvement of the reliability and maintainability of PV assets and BESS systems.

Solar PV Engineer

RK Solar & Consulting Services
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Reviewed Specifications and recommended engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve solar design objectives as per AS/NZS 5033:2021 CEC Policy.
  • Developed standard operation procedures and quality or safety standards for solar installation work, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and reduced risk of errors or accidents at the sites.
  • Provided technical direction or support to installation team during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, or performance monitoring, which reduced delays.
  • Performed computer simulation of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation system performance or energy production to optimize efficiency, resulting in increased energy production and cost savings.
  • Developed design specifications and functional requirements for residential, commercial, or industrial solar energy systems or components that met the needs of our clients.
  • Created plans for solar energy system development, monitoring, and evaluation activities, resulting in increased efficiency and performance.
  • Created electrical single- line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for solar electric systems using computer-aided design (CAD) software, which facilitated with smooth installation and operation of the Solar electric systems.
  • Created checklist for review or inspection of completed solar installation projects – within the first week of project delivery and reduced inspection failures by 5 %.

Forklift Operator

RK Solar & Consulting Services
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Operated Forklift to load/unload and stack/unstack pallets from truck.
  • Collected and verified delivery instructions.
  • Demonstrated safe operation of twin-pick Forklifts.
  • Unloaded and stacked empty containers.
  • Conducted pre-ops and hazard ID checks, documenting findings.
  • Handled freight efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Used pallet jacks (manual and automatic) to handle products weighing up to 25 kg.

Sales & Design Engineer

Forsol Energy (SMC – PVT.) Ltd.
04.2016 - 06.2017
  • Handled and interpreted customer needs for Renewable energy solutions, which advised in identifying and providing renewable energy solutions successfully to meet their demands.
  • Analyzed costs and sales of manufactured solar products, which guided us to make informed decisions about how to optimize our product offerings and pricing.
  • Sold and consulted on advanced technology products, prompting increased revenue for the company.
  • Simplified complex technical information for customers, emphasizing how our products can solve their green energy needs, expediting customer’s contentment.
  • Planned and designed solar systems on a variety of scales.
  • Directed technicians during on-site projects, which improved our project installation success ratio by 10 – 15 %.
  • Developed procedures and documentation for maintaining/troubleshooting on-site issues, Reducing downtime on-site.
  • Offered after- sale services in accordance with company policy.

Education

Master of Engineering - Electrical Engineering

Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW
09.2022

Skills

Core Skills:

  • Electrical Power
  • Renewable Energy
  • Solar Farms
  • Power System Analysis
  • Power protection
  • Technical Drawings
  • Troublehooting
  • Risk Management
  • System Designing
  • Micro-Grids
  • Financial Metrics
  • Attention to detail

Technical Skills:

  • AutoCAD Electrical, SketchUp, PSCAD, TinkerCAD
  • Pylon, Open Solar, PVSyst, Homer, Near Map
  • Multisim, Proteus, Virtual Breadboard
  • ETAP, MATLAB/Simulink
  • Office 365, MS Project
  • Sungrow iSolarCloud, Fimer Aurora Vision, Fronius SolarWeb, SMA ennexOS, Enphase Enlighten, VCOM, Solar Analytics Portal, Wattwatchers Portal, Huawei FusionSolar, Selectronics Selectlive

Affiliations

Graduate Member - Engineers Australia (EA)

  • Member Number: 5898366

Certification

  • CEC Accredited Designer, GSES Training - Ongoing
  • CPR First Aid, James Technologies - October 2023
  • Low Voltage Rescue Training, James Technologies - October 2023

Additional Information

President Raah-e-Raast (Straight Path)

02/2013 - 06/2015, Karachi, Pakistan

Achievements/Tasks

  • Partnered with over 50 students to organize several events at campus and hostel to collect funding with the sole agenda of eradicating child labor in the outskirts of Karachi, the biggest populated city of Pakistan.
  • Spearheaded events for weekly meetings regarding donation drive and devising monthly quota of grocery, books, uniforms, and school fees for 83 underprivileged students.


Volunteer Lead Engineers Without Borders (EWB)

05/2020 - 11/2020, Sydney, NSW

Achievements/Tasks

  • Coordinates 3 events with team members regarding off- grid Vehicle Washdown Station to preserve the biodiversity of Regional NSW and to assist Indigenous rangers in weed control.

Timeline

Solar Asset Engineer

GEM Energy Australia
02.2023 - Current

Solar PV Engineer

RK Solar & Consulting Services
10.2021 - 01.2022

Forklift Operator

RK Solar & Consulting Services
10.2021 - 01.2022

Sales & Design Engineer

Forsol Energy (SMC – PVT.) Ltd.
04.2016 - 06.2017

Master of Engineering - Electrical Engineering

Western Sydney University

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