Khalid Awan

Residence | Driving Licence: Abu Dhabi, UAE

+ (971) 509 511 254 | khalidawan444@outlook.com

Assistant Resident Engineer/ Electrical Engineer/ Substation Engineer

Over eight+ years of versatile experience as a Dedicated Electrical Engineer include site supervision for complete
site construction works involving erection, testing and commissioning, maintenance and energisation of 11 KV
Distribution networks. Condition monitored and data collected over 1500 Distribution substations. Install, test and
troubleshoot of Automatic Meter Reading system. Organize and maintained client relations of large companies
including ADDC and AADC and an approved authorized person with high-quality knowledge about specifications.

Core Competencies
Field Investigations Site Surveys Testing and Commissioning Site Acceptance Tests Factory Acceptance Test
Stakeholder Liaising Teamwork and Coordination Medium Voltage Electrical Substations MV Cabling

Distribution Transformer and Switch Gear Project Management Reporting

Key Skills and Achievements

Site Supervision/Stakeholder Liaising At Intec GOPA International Energy-Consultant Successfully

Initiated site supervision for completing the project on-time through technical expertise and coordination to
meet quality standards. Effectively liaised with project stakeholders for supervision of MV/LV power distribution
network project. Acknowledge with Performance Certificate from the client, GTGC (Electrical Projects Division),
Abu Dhabi

Project Management/Cost Saving/Teamwork and Coordination At Intec GOPA International EnergyConsultant Using existing equipment and self-created tools instead of purchasing high end cameras for data
collection, thus enabling remote access to substation for gathering data like oil leakages and name plates etc.
This resulted in saving costs for the company. Adroitly listed the substation, coordinated with the client, and
area wise allotted each substation, thus aiding in saving time. Introduced OSMAND using offline GPS, boosting
project progress and ensured completion of 6 or more substations on per day basis. Successfully completed
over 1500 substations on this project which was appreciated through Letter of Appreciation, Abu Dhabi.

Data Collection/Condition Monitoring At Intec GOPA International Energy-Consultant LLC Played a key
role in a huge project of over 12000 substations where the initial target set was skipped. Actively conducted
data collection and condition monitoring of the substations where the monthly project targets were 130, and
achieved challenging project targets of 142 substations, successfully met a deadline and being rewarded with
a Performance Reward, Abu Dhabi.

Rewards and Recognition At Intec GOPA International Energy-Consultant LLC Effectively contributed to
achieving business goals of the company, and received Appreciation - Business Year, Intec GOPA, Abu Dhabi.

Work Experience
Intec GOPA International Energy-Consultant LLC Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Assistant Resident Engineer (Electrical)

05/2014 12/2016

Site supervision for complete site construction works involving erection, testing & commissioning and
energisation of 44 nos. 11/0.4 KV Package Unit, H Pole Over Head Line, trench excavation, 36km power
cable laying in trench, NDRC for road crossing and allied work carried out as per standards of ADDC.
Perform Electrical inspections and material inspections and certify the RCD Reports.
Issue Site memo, NCRs to assist in taking corrective actions. Supervise and witnessed all Site Acceptance
Tests of 11 KV networks such as Switchgears, Transformers, Cables & H-Pole.
Liaised with the Project Stakeholders: Client, other Consultants and Contractors to ensure project
progress, resolve bottlenecks and shutdown works compliance to System Safety Rules.
Reviewed as-built drawing and prepared the punch list and quality checks and documentation for the
entire project.
Substation Engineer: Data collected 1500+ in distribution substations & in-charge for site safety in
energised substations. Site surveyed and condition monitored by visual inspection, thermal imaging and
partial discharge testing. Data entry by Hand Held Unit; checked exported data; closed work order and
updated the files in Maximo Software.
Energy-efficiency audited and analyses for the best energy-saving opportunities. Walk around for data
collection of various buildings. Prepare a report to show to client savings and return-back period.
Feasibility studies: Site surveyed, relocation of 33/11 KV Package Unit substations and found the nearest
Grid stations. Site surveyed collected data, existing cables sizes and final cable route. Tender bids
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Evaluated for Client and Contractors as per standards of the ADDC.

Sardinia General and Electrical Maintenance LLC Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
General Electrical Engineer

MEP Electrical works such as power distribution panels, generators, lighting switches, wiring, electric pump
stations and UPS as per approved documents and authority standards.
Amplex Emirates WLL Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Electrical Support Engineer

05/2010 - 08/2013

Technical supports for Installation and Maintenance of Automatic Meter Reading system such as CPU,
Power Line Carrier, Euridis, RS485 and wireless Coronis Modules for Electricity and Water meters, inside
villas, buildings and 11/0.4 KV substations.
Identify defect and repaired AMR system Modules in workshop.
Created weekly and monthly progress report, snag lists and Follow up on rectification works.
Supported Site of Automatic Meter Reading and Worked well in a high pressure environment.
Supported of Installation & Maintenance of Noise Loggers, Repeaters, Alpha Units with Zone scan Software
by Hand Held Unit for leak detection of water.
Troubleshoot and Maintenance of Warning and Control station of waste-water project.
Installation and commissioning of RTU, I-Trans Gas detectors, Prosonic and hydrostatic Level Meters, ISCO
Flow Meters, SCAN Spectrometer, PLC, Thermostatic cooler and power supplies.
Certified more than 150 Defective devices Reports in JIRA.
Research Center for Modeling and Simulation / NUST Islamabad, Pakistan
Lab Technician (Electrical)

09/2013 - 04/2014

06/2007 - 05/2010

Maintenance of 165 KVA Generators, 40 kW UPS and LV wiring.

Maintenance and programmed of telephone exchange.
Maintained hardware FPGA cards and National instruments devices in lab.
Repaired of Generators, UPS and Electronic Devices.
Solved issues to get access to digital library and availability of computing resources in the labs and
repaired electrical and electronics devices.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Electronics)
Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology Islamabad, Pakistan

2008

Associate Degree in Electronics Engineering (DAE)

Rawalpindi Swedish Institute of Technology, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

2003

Professional Credentials

Competent-Person Authorization Certificate LV

Work, ADDC, Abu Dhabi
Competent-Person Authorization Certificates LAP,
ADDC and AADC, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain
General Safety Course, Gulf Technical and Safety
Training Centre, Abu Dhabi
PMP Program Training (35 hours), Cambridge
Education (PMI), Abu Dhabi
Leadership Fundamentals, LinkedIn
Project Management Fundamentals, LinkedIn
Efficient Time Management, LinkedIn
New Manager Fundamentals, LinkedIn

Introduction to PMP Exam, LinkedIn

The 5-Day Excel Challenge, LinkedIn
Project Management Simplified, LinkedIn
Business Writing Fundamentals, LinkedIn
Solving Common Project Problems, LinkedIn
HHU and MAXIMO Training, ADDC HQ, Abu Dhabi
PD
measurement
and
Thermal
Image
Practical/Theoretical, Abu Dhabi
Basic Fire Fighting and First Aid Training/Courses,
TSC/ETSDC, Abu Dhabi
2150 AV Flow Meter Training, TELEDYNE ISCO,
Abu Dhabi

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Presentation
Testing and Commissioning of MV/LV Cables and 11/0.4 KV Package Unit Substations; Oral presentation at
Intec GOPA, Abu Dhabi

Personal Details
Date of Birth: 15 Oct, 1982
Marital Status: Married
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Nationality: Pakistani
Drivers Licence: UAE