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Muhammad Waqas

201B Landsdale Road, Landsdale,WA

Summary

Project Engineer seeking opportunity in the mining, power and construction industry to diversify experience portfolio and obtain Chartered Engineer status. Polished in analyzing, troubleshooting, and developing solutions. Consistently working on different MV/HV boards and Switchrooms for mining and power clients (BHP, OZ Minerals, Rio tinto, 29 Metals, LogiCamms etc) and delivers engineering services to meet company, customer and regulatory specifications on time and within budget.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Engineer

SG Controls Pty Ltd
02.2023 - Current
  • Assisting project managers in Preparing budgets by estimating materials, labor and construction costs.
  • Providing technical and site support to Project Manager in liaising with clients, creating work packs, raising technical queries, managing rostering schedule and maintaining the quality of project for Wiluna mining project.
  • Working with drafters, reviewing the drawings and sending them to clients for approval of in-house switchboards, MV/LV/HV and panel drawings.
  • Preparation of ITP's, ITR's and FAT documents for Switchboards.
  • Creating electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical and also reviewing drawings for viability and compliance.
  • Ensuring compliance with Australian standards and regulations AS/NZS3000 and AS/NZ61439

Electrical Project Engineer

Lai Switchboards
04.2022 - 02.2023
  • Identifying specific cables, connectors, fuses, circuit breakers, and other electrical devices required for installation of Switchboards and Switchrooms.
  • Obtaining and verifying customer approval for in-house switchboards, MV/LV/HV switchrooms, and panel drawings.
  • Evaluating installed electrical equipment and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
  • Preparation of ITP's, ITR's and FAT documents for Switchrooms/Switchboards.
  • Providing technical support to Project Manager in liaising with clients, creating work packs, and maintaining the quality of project
  • Creating electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical and also reviewing drawings for viability and compliance.
  • Ensuring compliance with Australian standards and regulations AS/NZS3000 and AS/NZ61439

Electrical Engineer

Empower Solar Commercial (Commercial Solar Design)
03.2020 - 04.2022
  • Designing electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and connection diagrams for solar electric systems using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
  • Design and specification of LV AC electrical system components, including protection and isolation devices and cables.
  • Design and specification of DC electrical system, from input into PV module design, through to specification of cables, protection and isolation devices, and inverter DC input requirements.
  • Conduct on-site engineering audits for proposed projects to support costing and estimations.
  • Ensuring compliance with Australian standards and regulations AS7000, AS/NZS3000, AS/NZS5033, AS/NZS4777.
  • Liaising with DNSPs and Energy retailers for design approvals and connection of systems with grid, also evaluating compatibility check with distribution and transmission power lines
  • Working directly with project construction leads to execute plans according to prescribed budgets and time commitments.
  • Providing after-sales technical support to customers, including switchboard upgrades, maintenance works, and insurance claims.

Electrical Site Engineer

Tahir Builders Pvt. Ltd
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Audited sites to collect and analyze electrical and engineering data.
  • Reviewed construction work against technical designs and drawings to assess compliance.
  • Estimated costs associated with labor, equipment and materials required to produce specific designs and generate BOQ (bill of materials)
  • Coordinated and facilitated onsite consultant, regulatory and client representative inspections and build working relationships.
  • Visited construction sites daily to evaluate work quality.
  • Set work schedules, coordinated site facilities and monitored progress.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Prepare as built drawings on AUTOCAD for approvals and site handover.

Education

Short Course - Basics of Switchboards, SLD's And GA's

Udemy Online
2022

Diploma of Business Management -

AUSTRALASIAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
10.2020

BS Electrical Engineering -

INSTITUTE oF SPACE TECHNOLOGY ISLAMABAD
Islamabad, Pakistan
08.2017

Skills

  • Technical writing skills (MDR, QMP, ITP's, ITR's)
  • IT skills (MS Office, Word, Outlook, Suite, Google workplace & project)
  • Estimation skills
  • ERP Tools (Trello, Tall EMU, Zoho, SAP)
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Risk management experience
  • Electrical Software's (AutoCAD, MATLAB, ETAP)
  • Programming skills (C/C, Python, SQL, Assembly language, Arduino)
  • Attention to Detail
  • Current Driver's license

Certification

  • JAN 2021
    GRID CONNECT DESIGN    , (APPOO146616). CLEAN ENERGY COUNCIL, AUSTRALIA
  • SEP 2018
    PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER    , (EA:6160953) ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA

Timeline

Project Engineer

SG Controls Pty Ltd
02.2023 - Current

Electrical Project Engineer

Lai Switchboards
04.2022 - 02.2023

Electrical Engineer

Empower Solar Commercial (Commercial Solar Design)
03.2020 - 04.2022

Electrical Site Engineer

Tahir Builders Pvt. Ltd
08.2017 - 08.2019

Short Course - Basics of Switchboards, SLD's And GA's

Udemy Online

Diploma of Business Management -

AUSTRALASIAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

BS Electrical Engineering -

INSTITUTE oF SPACE TECHNOLOGY ISLAMABAD

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