Arsalan

Head of Technical
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  • Head of Technical

    ENGIE Middle East
    2023.05-Current(2 years)
    Lead technical workstreams for solar PV & Storage projects in the GCC during development and construction. Design complete technical solutions, including feasibility studies, tendering, system design, and project optimization. Collaborate with various departments to develop, design, optimize, and procure projects. Responsible for technology choice, performance requirements, and safety standards. Lead technical aspects from feasibility to tender/bid stage, ensuring safe and sustainable construction operation. Oversee project-related studies and technical advisory services. Prepare technical and O&M documents, draft specifications, and manage sub-contractors. Handle all O&M and technical-related agreements during development, including contractual negotiation. Define procurement and construction strategies, along with budget preparation and risk assessment. Evaluate potential project locations and site suitability for PV & Storage System Design. Support sales and project development by sizing customer sites and reviewing technical proposals. Design PV and BESS systems, perform resource estimations, and integrate BESS systems into the solution. Prepare system drawing sets in AutoCAD in compliance with ENGIE's design standards.. Perform technology watch and share knowledge within ENGIE Solutions and ENGIE Renewables teams. Provide ad-hoc support and advisory for operational assets and construction projects. Structure and lead a technically focused team for optimal project design, costing, procurement, and planning.
  • Project Manager Solar

    SAFEER (A Total Energies & Altaaqa Company)pany)
    2022.01-2023.05(a year)
    SAFEER is a JV between Total Energies and ALTAAQA in KSA. My JDs Includes To manage multiple Solar projects, Design and execution at a time from contract EPC negotiation to hand over with focus on safety, quality, budget, planning and documentation management. To conduct site investigation, assess the technical feasibility implement projects design as per contractual requirements, Identify and manage resources. To develop and manage a detailed project schedule, work plan, project performance and project updates. To manage contract negotiations, and other agreements with EPC contractors and vendors, including documentation management following company requirements. Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress. To help design team in design optimization, cost optimization and technological advancement as per latest trends in Solar PV market. To make sure that work carried out is as per local and international construction laws, labor laws, health and safety regulations, grid codes. To work on project control and finance, scheduling, progress measurement, risk assessment, change management, estimating process and planning.
  • Lead Solar Engineer (Design & Execution) Management)

    Power China (HDEC)
    2019.09-2022.01(2 years)
    1. Designing To perform technical site assessment for preliminary PV Plants design, Including Layouts, SLD and energy yield calculations via PVSyst/Helioscope/ PVSol etc. To create detailed engineering design packages, Layout optimization, Primary designs of substation including Extra Low Voltage, low Voltage DC, AC and Medium voltage equipment. To perform all related electrical calculation and to make detailed BOQ along with budgetary proposal, perform Statistical analysis of data, technical losses evaluation, and uncertainty analyses from modeled simulation to achieve LCOE and attractive ROI. To support business development team in tendering/bidding for preparation of competitive proposal within limited time frame. 2. Execution & Project Management Supporting projects through complete life cycle including the feasibility phase, preliminary and detailed design, issue-for-bid, construction, start-up, commissioning and Utility Interconnection. Support project team for closing the technical queries raised by OE & Client during construction phase and Issue client approved drawings for construction. Lead the interface between EPC, OE and Client through out execution phase of the project and ensure design, procurement, inspections, and other aspects of project execution is being conducted as per client expectations. Take lead during execution of project and support site team including but not limited to Piling, Installation of frame/trackers, PV module placement, PV area grounding, Stringing of PV, Installation and commissioning of combiner Box & Inverter, Installation of RMU and transformer, cable laying towards substation along with complete termination with all safety and protection to be installed at grid site. To prepare all “As built / As constructed” drawings after record and future O&M. analyze and record all the lessons learnt during execution of project to improve future project designing and execution.
  • Manager Operations (Solar PV Systems)

    Greenewable Solar (Private) Limited
    2016.10-2019.09(3 years)
    Lead technical product management for Greenewable Solar’s innovative Solar PV technology from Pre Sales till commissioning. Solutions and aid customers and other stakeholders with preliminary project designs, Solar LCOE modeling, and optimization strategies Responsible for construction management across all segments of the company. Responsible for internal coordination for scheduling and resource planning, working with Origination leads to ensure delivery mechanisms are prepared. Recruit, educate, train, and oversee a team of Project Managers and technical personnel across a portfolio of projectss. Management of project partners and contractors/sub-contractors to Ensure Requirements Regarding Commissioning PV System are met, and technical and/or legal issues are mitigated. Development of internal processes and associated operating platforms, in a manner that strengthens long-term standardization of an effective EPC delivery approach. Ability to navigate between commercial, industrial, agricultural, rural and residential projects and understand the varying risks and methods of delivery between project applications. Develop strategic partnerships with Construction partners as needed to position the company with the best partners to drive growth. Active participation in solar EPC activities, with an understanding of typical requirements, with a strong focus on critical path items such as design, permitting, and utility interconnection. Understanding of solar PV system equipment, technical specifications, and prudent industry standards. Provide Customer Support and lead post-sales Customer Service efforts. Conduct general market research and business development. Assist with specific opportunity analysis and aid in customer and project sales strategies. Responsible for Electrical Troubleshooting, Electrical Safety and Electrical Panel Designing.
  • Assistant Manager Electrical (Design & Project Management)

    Panasonic Asia Pacific
    2014.07-2016.09(2 years)
    Create plans for solar energy system development, Sales, monitoring, and evaluation activities. Conduct engineering site audits to collect structural, electrical, and related site information for use in the design of residential or commercial solar power systems. Design or coordinate design of photo voltaic (PV) or solar thermal systems, including system components, for residential, commercial and Industrial Clients. Create electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for solar electric systems, using computer-aided design (CAD) software. Review specifications and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve solar design objectives. Evaluate plans or specifications to determine technological or environmental implications. Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance. Develop design specifications and functional requirements for residential, commercial, industrial or Utility Scale solar energy systems or components. Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing,system commissioning, or performance monitoring. Perform computer simulation of solar photo voltaic (PV) generation system performance or energy production to optimize efficiency. Develop standard operation procedures and quality or safety standards for solar installation work. Create checklists for review or inspection of completed solar installation projects. Test or evaluate photo voltaic (PV) cells or modules. Perform thermal, stress, or cost reduction analyses for solar systems.

Projects

  • 2014.07-Current(11 years)
    Designed and executed many projects, some notable are mentioned below. • 600 MWp Ibri II, Oman. • 100 MWp Zhenfa, Pakistan. • 40 MWp SAFWA Cement, Saudi Arabia • 22 MWp Al Jouf Cement, Saudi Arabia • 08 MWp Solar BESS Project JADCO, KSA • 4.35 MWp Amazon Solar Project, Saudi Arabia • 2.6 MWp IKEA Solar Project, Saudi Arabia • 5 MWp Atlas Solar Power Project, Pakistan • 3.5 MWp ZBP Solar BESS Project, Saudi Arabia • 150 MWp K-Electric Solar Power Plant, Pakistan • 301 MWp Masdar Solar Power Project, UAE • 33 MWp Bondoukou Solar Power project, Ivory Coast • 15 MWp Power cement Solar-Wind Hybrid Power plant, Pakistan • 574 MWp KOM Solar Project, Egypt • 21.5 MWp Askari Cement Solar power plant, Pakistan • 500 MW Wind Power Project (Substation scope), Pakista

Educational experience

  • NED University of Engineering and Technology

    Energy Management (Renewable Energy)
    2019.09-2021.06(2 years)
  • COMSATS University Islamabad

    Electrical Engineering , Power Generation
    2005.09-
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