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IJAZ AHAMED NAINA MOHAMED

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Experienced Electrical Engineer with extensive expertise in switchgear operation, circuit breaker maintenance,protection system and high-voltage installations. Proficient in the installation of substation components, protective relaying, and technical drawing modifications. Demonstrates strong skills in electrical system design, equipment inspection, wiring diagram development, and electrical blueprint reading. Adept at maintenance scheduling, equipment testing, pressure handling, task coordination, and quality assurance focus. Knowledgeable in electrical safety codes, test equipment operations, electrical troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, risk management, and multi-site coordination. Familiar with IEC standards and efficient time management. Committed to ensuring compliance with electrical codes while reviewing supplier documentation to maintain high-quality standards.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Engineer

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
Dubai
06.2015 - 03.2025
  • Carry out preventive maintenance of MV switchgear (AIS & GIS), Protection system, Control schemes, distribution transformer and Capacitor banks.
  • Maintained and repaired transformers, breakers, and switchgear, reducing downtime.
  • Installed switchgear, control panels and secondary equipment for new and existing installations.
  • Conducted comprehensive inspections, maintaining high standards of safety at substations.
  • Coordinated shut-downs and start-ups to facilitate necessary repairs or upgrades.
  • Achieved operational efficiency with regular testing and calibration of substation devices.
  • Enhanced system reliability by performing routine maintenance on substation equipment.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of major upgrade projects for better performance.
  • Troubleshot technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime in operations.
  • Implemented preventative measures to reduce potential system failures.
  • Provided technical support during power outages, minimising customer disruption.
  • Contributed to environmental sustainability objectives by promoting energy-efficient solutions within substations.
  • Supervised, trained and mentored juniors to guarantee reliable execution of electrical engineering activities.
  • Prepared and modified drawings, specs, calculations and graphs for complex electrical designs.
  • Preparation of equipment performance report based on equipment test result during maintenance.
  • Troubleshooting/investigate different types of defects related to switchgear, transformer and capacitor bank.
  • Prepare compliance statements, technical submittals and method statements pertained to the maintenance and project activities.
  • Ensuring 100% safety environment at site during maintenance activities.
  • Implementing new test methods for maintenance process improvement.
  • Installation testing and commissioning of RTU panels for LV distribution substations in Dubai and Expo 2020 site.
  • Led risk assessment processes to identify potential hazards at the worksite.
  • Collaborated with other engineers on complex projects, fostering a team-oriented environment.
  • Trained junior staff in best practices, contributing to overall team proficiency.

Testing and Commissioning Engineer

ETA (Emirates Technical Agency)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
10.2011 - 06.2015
  • Testing and Commissioning of 132kV GIS, 33kV GIS and 22kV GIS and all corresponding components.
  • Testing and Commissioning of Protection Panel, LCC Panel and Control Panels.
  • Testing and Commissioning of LVAC panel and Auxiliary Transformers.
  • Projects:

1. 132/11kV Substation, M12 Substation, Abu Dhabi

2. 132/11kV Substation, Presidential Palace, Abu Dhabi.

3. 132/33kV Substation, Al Hayl, Fujairah

4. 132/33kV Substation, Khor Fakkan

Testing and Commissioning Engineer

ELSYTEC
Chennai, INDIA
05.2009 - 10.2011
  • Testing and Commissioning of 33/11kV substations
  • Preparing testing and commissioning procedures and carrying out Site Acceptance Test for MV switchgears
  • Preparing testing and commissioning procedures and carrying out Site Acceptance Test for transformers
  • Preparing testing and commissioning procedures and carrying out Site Acceptance Test for WINDMILL switching yards
  • Preparing testing and commissioning procedures and carrying out Site Acceptance Test for 33kV & 11kV protection panels
  • Completing the projects and handing over the project to clients as per their requirements
  • Carrying Scheduled shutdown outages in power plants
  • Projects: Testing and Commissioning of 33/11kV substations for IT parks in Chennai
  • Testing and Commissioning of 33/11kV substations for NTPC in Jharkhand
  • Shutdown maintenance in ATOMIC Power Plant, Kota, Rajasthan
  • Testing and Commissioning of 11kV and LV switchgear for NLC, Neyveli
  • Testing and Commissioning of switching yards for WINDMILLS, Theni

Education

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS

Sethu Institute Of Technology
Madurai
04.2005 - 10.2009

HIGHER SECONDARY -

T.V.S.MATRICULATION SCHOOL
Madurai
06.2003 - 03.2005

Skills

  • Switchgear operation
  • Circuit breaker maintenance
  • Installation of substation components
  • Protective relaying
  • High-Voltage installations
  • Technical drawing modifications
  • Electrical system design knowledge
  • Equipment inspection
  • Wiring diagram development
  • Electrical blueprint reading
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Equipment testing
  • Pressure handling
  • Task coordination
  • Quality assurance focus
  • Electrical Safety Codes
  • Test equipment operations
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Risk Management
  • Design substation
  • Multi-Site coordination
  • Electrical code knowledge
  • Knowledge of IEC standards
  • Efficient time management
  • Supplier documentation review

Custom

MV Switchgear testing & operation., Protective and preventive maintenance., Electrical safety., HV Power systems., Confined Space Entry & PTW Systems., Advanced First Aider Training., Basic Fire Fighting and Fire Warden Training., Timing Test Kit, Contact Resistance Kit (Static & Dynamic), Omicron CPC100, Megger, VLF Test Kit, IEC61869-2, 3, IEC60185, IEC62271-100, 200, IEC61850, IEC60255-1

Languages

English
Fluent

Accomplishments

1. TRANSCO - BEST ENGINEER AWARD for Complying Site Safety.

2. DEWA - AFKARI AWARD for initiating and implementing more number of new ideas of work environment improvement.

Timeline

Engineer

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
06.2015 - 03.2025

Testing and Commissioning Engineer

ETA (Emirates Technical Agency)
10.2011 - 06.2015

Testing and Commissioning Engineer

ELSYTEC
05.2009 - 10.2011

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS

Sethu Institute Of Technology
04.2005 - 10.2009

HIGHER SECONDARY -

T.V.S.MATRICULATION SCHOOL
06.2003 - 03.2005
IJAZ AHAMED NAINA MOHAMED