ABDUL KHALIQ IBRAHIM
MADURA,TN
Summary
Dynamic Electrical Engineer with over 13 years of extensive experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and maintenance of GIS, HV, MV, and LV switchgear substations, transformers, and protection systems. Proven track record in executing onshore and offshore oil and gas projects across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and India, showcasing strong expertise in relay configuration, system interlocks, and SCADA/PSA integration with Switchgear/Relay Control Panels. Recognized for exceptional project supervision skills and a commitment to safety, holding offshore certifications (BOSIET & H2S) valid until 2027. Seeking to leverage strong leadership and technical troubleshooting abilities in a challenging leadership role within electrical commissioning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Commissioning Supervisor
Snapmprogetti (Saipem)-Offshore, Saudi Arabia
07.2023 - Current
- - Offshore Platform Commissioning: Successfully led pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for offshore platforms, encompassing:
- - High-voltage systems (13.8kV SWGR)
- - Low-voltage systems (480V Switch racks)
- - Power systems (UPS, Battery Chargers)
- - Cathodic protection systems (ICCP)
- - Mechanical systems (SLOP pump, Chemical injection Skids)
- - Navigation and lighting systems (Navaid lights, All lighting systems)
- - Documentation & Planning: Developed and executed SAT procedures, markup drawings, IEC 61850 signal lists, and interlocks & protection schemes.
- - Client Handover: Ensured seamless client handover by:
- - Clearing punch lists
- - Updating redline drawings
- - Preparing and submitting ITRs
- - Maintaining QA/QC compliance
Protection Engineer
AFAC Middle East, Saudi Arabia
07.2016 - 06.2023
- Commissioned MV/LV switchgear, MCCs panels in major Aramco, SABIC, and Ma’aden projects
- Configuration and its Testing commissioning for relays like Differential Protection (BUSBAR, LINE, TRANSFORMER), Generator Protection, Motor Protection, Creating CID files for SCADA/PSA ensuring functionality of upstream/downstream logic.
- Commissioning of Battery Chargers, UPS & Control Panels like ATS/MTS, RTCC, Heat Tracing, Capacitor Panel.
- Led testing for relays, CTs, VTs, CBs, Busbar, and Transformers including differential & stability schemes
Testing & Commissioning Engineer
PDCS Projects India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
12.2013 - 04.2016
- Executed configurations and its Testing & Commissioning for various Protection relay like BCU, Busbar Differential, Transformer Differential, Distance Relays.
Maintenance Engineer
JBS Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., Haryana
06.2012 - 11.2013
- Performed maintenance & testing (during preventive maintenance) in 400/220 kV substations (KT TRANSCO), Dipalpur, Haryana.
Education
B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Kalasalingam University
Krishnankoil05-2012
Skills
- Substation Commissioning (400/220/132/33kV, 138kV, 66kV, 415V)
- Relay Testing & Configuration (ABB, SEL, GE, Siemens, Micom, Schneider)
- Protection Schemes (Distance, REF, Motor, Generator, Differential- Transformer, Line, Busbar)
- Troubleshooting, Fault Finding & Retrofitting
- Documentation: SAT, ITR, Redline Drawings, Signal Lists
- Project Supervision, Team Management & Client Coordination
- Equipment: OMICRON CMC 356, FREJA, SVERKER, Megger, HIPOTRONICS
- Offshore Systems: UPS, Slop System, Chemical Skid, Battery Chargers, MOVs, Helideck Systems, FACP
- Adherence to safety protocols, including Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout-Tagout (LOTO), QA/QC, and HSE compliance
- IEDs Handled:
- ABB: REF601/615/620, RET620, REG670, REM543/620/615
- SEL: 710, 787, 751A, 311L, 411L, 487E/Z, 451, 551C, 2440, etc
- GE: MM300, G60, T60, F650, DGP, MIB, MIV
- Siemens: 7SJ62/82/8012, 7SK8032, 7UT612, 7SA52, 7SS522/3
- Micom, Schneider, L&T, EATON, Toshiba, MR, Fanox
- Software:
- PCM600, ACSELERATOR, ENERVISTA, DIGSI 4/5, MICOM S1 Studio, Easergy Studio, TIA Portal, Power Port-E
- OMICRON (CMC356, CPC100), PROGRAMMA (FREJA, SVERKER, ODEN), MEGGER (VLF, TTR, CB Analyzer), HIPOTRONICS
Certification
- - BOSIET & H2S Certification: Currently certified with validity until July 31, 2027.
- - Saudi Driving License: Valid until July 2026.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Urdu
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the above-mentioned details are true to the best of my knowledge and belief, and I bear the responsibility for the correctness of the particulars mentioned above. ABDUL KHALIQ IBRAHIM
Timeline
Pre-Commissioning Supervisor
Snapmprogetti (Saipem)-Offshore, Saudi Arabia
07.2023 - Current
Protection Engineer
AFAC Middle East, Saudi Arabia
07.2016 - 06.2023
Testing & Commissioning Engineer
PDCS Projects India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
12.2013 - 04.2016
Maintenance Engineer
JBS Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., Haryana
06.2012 - 11.2013
B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Kalasalingam University
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