Muhammad Shahbaz

Electrical Inspector
Mail: [email protected]
Mobile: +966-502435201
Saudi Aramco SAP No: 70019896

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Acquired more than twenty (20) year experience on various projects with well reputed organizations in Oil &
Gas production / Power facilities for Inspection, QA/QC implementation as per required Standards, Material
and site inspections as a PID and VID, Reviewing of material submittals, AFC and As built drawings, Field
changes/Adjustments, Coordination, Monitoring, Reporting, Final inspection & Punch lists preparation, Testing
and pre-commissioning, Safety and loss prevention implementation, Conduct QA/QC meetings and assist
engineering departments/Lead engineers for Gas & Power plants, Sub-Stations, Underground cables,
Overhead power lines, Community and Infrastructure projects. With exceptional ability to read, interpret and
understand engineering specification / documents.

`SAUDI ARAMCO` PROJECT APPROVALS

• Aramco Wasit Gas Processing Facilities (BI-10-00914-0002), Khursaniah as a `PID`.

• Aramco Fadhili Gas Facilities, for Petrofac as a `QA/QC Supervisor/inspector`.
• SATORP (Saudi Aramco Total Refining & Petrochemical Company) as a `VID/PID + Commissioning
team member`.

`SEC` PROJECT APPROVALS

• 2400 MW power plant (Ghazlan-II Power Plant).

• 110KV three substations (South Taif).
• HV (110KV) & LV underground cables (South Taif).
• 380 & 132KV transmission lines (Madinah to Rabigh & around Madinah).
• 380 KV transmission line (Shaiba Power Plant to Makkah South Azizia S/Station).

`KJO` PROJECT APPROVALS

• 13.8kv Switching stations.

• Water Pump house and Water office.
• Fitness Centre.
• Elevated water tank.
• Hydro & Metrological + HRD buildings.
• Community & Infrastructure Packages.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

❖ Organization : Bureau Veritas Saudi Arabia

❖ Project : Different Projects
❖ Duration : April, 2018 to date
❖ Designation : Electrical (Third party Inspector)

❖ Organization : Bureau Veritas Saudi Arabia

❖ Project : SATROP (Saudi Aramco Total Refining & Petrochemical Company)
❖ Duration : April, 2017 to March, 2018
❖ Designation : Electrical Inspector (Commissioning team member)

❖ Organization : Bureau Veritas Saudi Arabia (Petrofac)

❖ Project : Fadhili Gas Facilities (Aramco)
❖ Duration : Jan, 2017 to March, 2017
❖ Designation : Electrical Supervisor/Inspector (QA/QC)
Muhammad Shahbaz
Electrical Inspector
Mail: [email protected]
Mobile: +966-502435201
Saudi Aramco SAP No: 70019896

❖ Organization : Bureau Veritas Saudi Arabia

❖ Project : SATROP Bulk Plant (Aramco) Jubail
❖ Duration : Dec, 2015 to Dec, 2016.
❖ Designation : Electrical Inspector (VID/PID)

❖ Organization : Bureau Veritas Saudi Arabia

❖ Project : Wasit Gas Plant (Aramco) Khursaniah
❖ Duration : April, 2013 to Sep, 2015
❖ Designation : Electrical Inspector GIS SAPID

❖ Organization : Saudi Consulting services (SAUD CONSULT)

❖ Project : KFUPM (Kind Fahd University of Petroleum And Minerals)
❖ Duration : May, 2010 to March, 2013
❖ Designation : Senior QA/QC Inspector Electrical

❖ Organization : Saudi Consulting services (SAUD CONSULT)

❖ Projects : Switching Stations, Hydro & Metrological, HRD buildings, Fitness center,
Water tank, Water pump house/office, Community (400 villas) &
Infrastructure packages with Khafji Joint operation (KJO).
❖ Duration : April, 2003 to March, 2010.
❖ Designation : Senior QA/QC Inspector Electrical.

❖ Organization : Saudi Consulting services (SAUD CONSULT).

❖ Project : Ghazlan 2400 MW Oil fired Power Plant for `SEC`.
❖ Duration : June, 1998 to March, 2003.
❖ Designation : Senior QA/QC Inspector Electrical.

❖ Organization : Saudi Consulting services (SAUD CONSULT).

❖ Project : 380 KV Transmission line Makkah to Shoaiba for `SEC`.
❖ Duration : Jan, 1996 to June, 1998.
❖ Designation : QA/QC Inspector Electrical

❖ Organization : Al-Jazirah Engineer and Consultant (AJEC).

❖ Project : 110KV Cables and 110/132 KV Sub-Stations in Taif for `SEC`.
❖ Duration : Jan, 1994 to Nov, 1995.
❖ Designation : QA/QC Inspector Electrical.

❖ Organization : National Power Construction Co. (NPCC) Saudi Arabia.

❖ Project : 380 KV Transmission line 258 km Madinah to Rabigh and
Re-arrangement of 110KV T/Line in Madinah for `SEC`.
❖ Duration : Oct, 1990 to July, 1992.
❖ Designation : QC Supervisor Electrical.

❖ Organization : Imperial Construction Co. ltd (ICC) Pakistan.

❖ Projects : 220/132 KV Sub-Stations, 220/132 KV Transmission lines, 132KV
U/Ground Oil filled cable, 11KV & 0.4KV distribution network for `KESC
(Karachi Electric Supply Corporation)`.
❖ Duration : Jan, 1985 to Oct, 1990.
❖ Designation : Assistant Engineer Electrical.
Muhammad Shahbaz
Electrical Inspector
Mail: [email protected]
Mobile: +966-502435201
Saudi Aramco SAP No: 70019896

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

▪ To ensure that all the inspections, surveillance for Electrical Power & Instrument systems as per
approved ITPs, Project technical specifications, NEC and other related international standards.
▪ Material Inspections as a `Vendor Inspector` such as Transformers, Switchgears, MCCs, Panels,
Digital control units, Cables, Submarine cables, Cable trays, Conduits and Lighting fixtures at
factory/vendor locations prior to the delivery of material.
▪ Inspection, Testing & pre-commissioning activities as per NEC, NFPA70, 72, ANSI, NEMA, IEC & BS
Standards (Review scope of work, Project quality plan & procedures and Electrical drawings
related to the scope of project).
▪ Regular reporting and discussion with the Quality Manager on major issues which require
immediate action.
▪ Ensure proper Quality implementation as per the required Standards.
▪ Issue Surveillance and Non-conformance reports (NCR) if the activities were not found as per the
required Standards or Specification.
▪ To ensure that all inspection and test records are properly documented.
▪ To ensure inspections before & during construction and at the time of testing / pre-
commissioning of Switchgears, MCCs, Power transformers, Panels, Power/Control/Instrument
cables to be done as per the project requirement.
▪ Inspections for the Installation of Grounding system as per NEC-250 with ground resistance tests.
▪ Inspection for the Installation of cable tray as per NEMA-VE2 standard.
▪ Inspection for the Installation of conduits (RGS, EMT & PVC coated RGS) as per ANSI C80.1and
PVC as per NEMA TC 6 & 8.
▪ Inspection for the Material receiving, Installation, Testing & Pre-commissioning of Fire alarm
system as per NFPA 72.
▪ To ensure all inspections for the installation & Testing of CCTV, Audio/Video, Lighting system,
Distribution/Control panels and Electrical equipment to be done as per the required standards.
▪ Witness and verify Continuity, Magger, HI-POT testing for Medium & Low voltage equipment.
▪ Documents review & Witness equipment testing according to PTS, QCP & ITPs.
▪ Established field inspection & testing procedures for equipment as assistant of senior engineers.
▪ Exception items submitted through the Mechanical & Performance Close-out System (PMCS).
▪ Final Mechanical Completion Certificate (FMCC) - Participate in Final Inspection, Processing &
Updating of QC Documentation, QC Dossier and Implementing the QC plan for projects.
▪ QA/QC documents, specifications review/verify as per standard procedures.
▪ Perform routine Surveillance, Quality control inspections during construction activities at various
stages such as Prior and after Installation, Testing/Pre-commissioning and Final inspection for
Electrical equipment/systems.
▪ Evaluation/reviewed test Packages, Dossiers, walkthrough & Punch list preparation and clearance
with clients.
▪ Attend kick-off meetings as per agenda for the new activities and to understand & monitor the
contractors action plan.
▪ Assist in the successful completion of erection, installation, commissioning and flawless start-up
and normal operational activities.
▪ Monitor electrical scope of work and resource requirements for project completion and
coordinating with other discipline engineers.
▪ Coordination with affiliate discipline representative and contractor personnel to make the job
easy for execution.
▪ Conduct meeting with contractor’s construction persons to find out the reasons for the delays
and resolve issues.
▪ Review (ITP) Inspection and Test plan, prior to start of construction activities at site.
▪ Coordination with contractor and receive the Request for inspection from contractor as per ITP,
when the systems are ready for inspection.
▪ Supervised installation of MV&LV switchgear, ATS, Power & Lighting control/distribution panels.
Verify the equipment, devices and materials used in the project meets the required standards
Muhammad Shahbaz
Electrical Inspector
Mail: [email protected]
Mobile: +966-502435201
Saudi Aramco SAP No: 70019896

and in accordance with project specification/standard procedures.

▪ Perform Visual & Protection Function tests for the panels.
▪ Perform Visual testing of Power transformers, Motors, Cables, LV & MV switchgear and MCCs etc.
▪ Monitor underground installations and inspection of the burial depth + spacing requirements to
adjacent installations and inspection prior to back filling.
▪ Visual inspection for installed embedded conduit with bell end of duct bank.

THIRD PARTY INSPECTION (TPI)

▪ 5MVA, 34.56kV / 4.4kV Power Transformer (WESCOSA)
▪ 1.25MVA, 4.16kV / 0.5kV Power Transformer (WESCOSA)
▪ 1250A, 4.16kV, 3PH, 3W, 60Hz, 31.5kA (WESCOSA) MV Switchgear and MCCs
▪ 1600A, 480VAC, 3PH, 3W, 60Hz, 50kA (WESCOSA) LV Switchgear and MCCs
▪ Lighting Fixtures indoor & outdoor type (National Lighting Co)
▪ Submarine cable 33KV 185mm2 3C Power cable + 2X4pair 16AWG Communication cables + 1X32C
Fiber optic cable (J-Power System Co. Ltd `Tanajib`)
▪ Cable tray and ladder (Adhwa Al-Rawafid Electric Industries)
▪ Aluminium Cable tray with accessories (Thomas & Betts)
▪ Raychem HV Termination Kit and Accessories for Cables (SESCO)
▪ Remote Control Units (Eaton Cooper Crouse Hinds)
▪ ES-Push buttons (Eaton Cooper Crouse Hinds)
▪ 500 KVA Generator (Saudi Diesel Generator)
▪ Siemens Fire Alarm Control panel (NAIZAK)
▪ HV Protection Panels (WESCOSA)
Project: Jubail Interface Supply Facilities Project (SATORP).
▪ 800KVA, 13.8kV / 0.400 KV Transformer (WESCOSA)
Project: SAFCO Power Transfer Project (SABIC).
▪ 1400 KVA Generator (Saudi Diesel Equipment).
Project: South Dhahran Water Project Lot1.
▪ Submarine cable 33KV 185mm2 3C Power cable + 2X4pair 16AWG Communication cables + 1X32C
Fiber optic cable (J-Power System Co. Ltd `Tanajib`)
Project: Hail field development project (ADOC Abu-Dhabi).
▪ Cable glands Instrument (CMP/SESCO).
Project: Karan LTA project for `Abi-Dhabi`.
▪ HVAC DDC control panels (ZAMIL)
Project: Zubair oil field for `Jordan`.
▪ 1500 KVA Transformer (STC)
Project: For `Bahrain`.
▪ 800KVA, 13.8kV / 0.400 KV Transformer (WESCOSA).
Project: SAFCO Power Transfer Project (SABIC).
▪ Submarine cable 33KV 185mm2 3C Power cable + 2X4pair 16AWG Communication cables + 1X32C
Fiber optic cable (J-Power System Co. Ltd `Tanajib`).
Project: Hail field development project `(ADOC) Abu-Dhabi`.
▪ Aluminium Cable tray with accessories (Thomas & Betts).
Project: Gas & Condensate export system (KGOC).
▪ 250 KVA, 11000/416V + 400 KVA, 11000/416V and 1000 KVA, 11000/416V Transformers (STC).
Project: For `Iraq`.
▪ Visual Examination & Continuity/Functional test (in service) of Primary & Secondary cables, MDP,
SDPs, Pumps, DS, Motors, A/C units & Panel boards.
Project: Khurais Gas Plant KSA.
Muhammad Shahbaz
Electrical Inspector
Mail: [email protected]
Mobile: +966-502435201
Saudi Aramco SAP No: 70019896

▪ Visual Inspection & Testing of Grounding network system (in service) for Electrical equipment and
Grounding Pits.
Project: Qurayyah Independent Power Plant.

SAFETY TRAINING ATTENDED:

▪ Certificate for `Confined Space entry training` from `Petrofac` while working at Fadhili gas plant in
February 2017.
▪ Certificate for `Working at Height training` from `Petrofac` while working at Fadhili gas plant in
February 2017.
▪ Certificate for `Quality inductions, GROS, & HSSE` from `Petrofac` while working at Fadhili gas plant in
February 2017.
▪ Certificate for `Driving safely induction & Defensive driving training` from `Petrofac` while working at
Fadhili gas plant in January 2017.
▪ Course for `Basic Safety I` from Al-Khafji Joint Operations `ISD` in May 2008.
▪ Course for `Basic Safety II` from Al-Khafji Joint Operations `ISD` in June 2008.
▪ Course for `Heat Stress` from Al-Khafji Joint Operations `ISD` in 2008.
▪ Course for `Defensive Driving` from Al-Khafji Operations `ISD` in 2008.

KNOWLEDGEABLE OF THE FOLLOWING STANDADRS:

▪ Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard Codes (SAES)
▪ Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs)
▪ Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure (SAEP)
▪ National Electric Code (NEC)

ADDITIONAL COURRSES & CERTIFICATES:

▪ Certificate of `Shop Inspection-induction training` from Bureau Veritas in May 2016.
▪ Certificate of appreciation upon `15 years Completion` from Saud Consult in 2011.
▪ Certificate of appreciation upon `10 years Completion` from Saud Consult in 2006.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:
▪ Electrical Engineering (D.A.E) from JGPI Karachi Pakistan.

PERSONAL

Name : Muhammad Shahbaz

Nationality : Pakistani
Driving license : KSA valid
Marital Status : Married
Mobile : 00966-502435201
Email : [email protected]

Note: Having transferable Iqama.