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Salman Rashid

Sydney,Australia

Summary

With 8 years in construction, I specialize in Electrical Systems Design, Construction and Management for large-scale infrastructure projects. Key projects include Sydney Metro Linewide Works and M6 Motorway Stage 1. Skilled in project management, passionate innovation and collaboration, I thrive in dynamic environments, driving impactful results. Let's connect to discuss engineering, construction, or new opportunities

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Engineer

UGL Limited
Sydney, Australia
01.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Sydney Metro City Project, M6 Motorway Stage 1 Project
  • Ensuring project construction activities within the electrical scope are implemented in accordance with plans, designs, and specifications
  • Prepare work packs, method statements and other construction related information in a timely manner as required to support the work schedule
  • Manage all relevant costs/budgets and ensure project’s commercial and contractual position is reported accurately and is suitably protected at all times, Identifying any cost savings or risks
  • Assessment of risks and hazards involved in tasks, and methods to manage the hazards in order to prevent incidents, injury, and damage
  • Propose creation and/or modification of WHS documents within the management system and report to WHS personnel
  • Investigate and resolve engineering technical related problems and provide technical interpretation of design documents in support of construction managers, superintendents, and contractors
  • Liaise with client representatives regarding technical queries, inspections, project scheduling and coordinating deliveries
  • Compose weekly progress reports and update schedules as required
  • Ensure relevant field inspection checklists are completed and signed in conjunction with client representatives
  • Provide accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reports as directed Manage relationship with design and engineering teams as required
  • Maintain and ensure compliance of all Inspection and Test Plans (ITP's) and associated project specific procedures with Quality leads
  • Ensure the quality and safety requirements of the client
  • Ensure that the survey of installations throughout the project is conducted in a professional manner until completion
  • Providing written reports on engineering, productivity and cost activities as required by the Area Manager
  • Ensure interaction with Supervisors and Superintendents for all technical, engineering, schedule, and other relevant queries
  • Effectively managed relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment of project goals
  • Provided mentoring, support, technical guidance and training to team members to enhance their skills and performance
  • Sydney Metro City Project, M6 Motorway Stage 1 Project

Deputy Project Manager

K-Electric PVT LTD
Karachi, Pakistan
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Company Overview: Karachi, Pakistan
  • Designed schemes and managed approvals along with costing for the induction of low voltage distribution system, Pole Mounted Transformers, new links for back feeding of radial branches and replacement of deteriorated/under sized network (OH & U/G)
  • Designed and supervised the execution of 60+ projects of LV and HV (400/11000 Volts) from substation to consumer’s energy meter including all cable and transformer sizing
  • Designed and supervised the execution of 35+ projects to convert bare conductors into Aerial bundled conductors to prevent electricity theft
  • The projects reduced the annual loss of those feeders by 20%
  • Ensured cable route surveys for laying of new system feeders in coordination with Engineering &Construction (E&C) and process approvals accordingly
  • Vetted and supervised execution of new connections involving U/G cable, substation, and feeder schemes
  • Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets
  • Conducted field visits to ensure all work is being carried out as per laid down standards/SOPs
  • Problem solving during project execution while handling material and other high intensity resource issues
  • Adhering to workplace health and safety protocols and enforcing its compliance to the team
  • Ensured that the Department operates in accordance with all the applicable health, safety and environmental protocols leading towards safety and well-being of staff & public
  • Hazard identification and risk assessment of all electrical maintenance activities
  • Conducted safety training programs biannually for all field staff
  • Supervised evacuation drills quarterly to train employees regarding emergency situations
  • Conducted safety parades weekly to check the availability and condition of PPEs of teams
  • Karachi, Pakistan

Education

Master of Engineering - Electrical

University of Wollongong
Australia
12.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical

NED University
Pakistan
01.2014

Skills

  • Ability to plan and execute loss control projects
  • Excellent teamworking skills
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Commitment to safety
  • Commitment to honesty
  • Commitment to work integrity
  • Strong written skills
  • Strong verbal skills
  • Advanced problem-solving skills
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Experience supervising projects
  • Highly self-motivated
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • P6
  • Bluebeam
  • AUTOCAD Electrical
  • MATLAB
  • ETAP
  • Dialux
  • Microsoft Office

Accomplishments

  • Scholarship awarded for Master’s in electrical engineering from University of Wollongong, Australia 2020-2021.
  • Excellent performer of the year 2017, 2018 and 2019 at K-Electric PVT LTD.
  • Distinction average for Master of Engineering at the University of Wollongong.

References

Available on Request

Timeline

Project Engineer

UGL Limited
01.2022 - Current

Deputy Project Manager

K-Electric PVT LTD
01.2014 - 01.2019

Master of Engineering - Electrical

University of Wollongong

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical

NED University

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