About fahad khalil
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Gender Male
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Job Fuction Engineering Maintenance & Equipment Operation Management & Leadership Operations & Production
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Academic Level Master’s Degree
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About me
Having secured formal education, national/international exposure/training’s and extensive experience in power sector, am seeking a position in commission/operation field with an established organisation to contribute through practical implementation of my skills and knowledge. I bring 23 years of experience out of which 16 years in operational, commission, training and design review experience in PWR nuclear power plant. Experience of organising technical training programmes. Commissioning Experience of new nuclear steam power plant. Experience of simulator development with all possible accidents and abnormal and conditions of the nuclear steam power plant. Specialised knowledge and interest in nuclear power plants. Presently working as plant manager, goal oriented plant manager dedicated to high levels of customer satisfaction and meeting aggressive business goals. Handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Am a detail-minded & result oriented person with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent Coordination/team work skills with other departments specially Maintenance, Operations and Design Department by utilising my experience and people skills.” Based on my nuclear power plant experience I was able to support and contribute to company-wide change, driving optimisation and crafting actionable strategies to improve performance in diverse settings in Copper processing industry. Identified alternatives for savings and resolve complex issues to continuously meet business dynamics
Education
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2011 - 2013
Comsats Institute of Information Technology Islamabad
Masters of Science in Energy management
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1997 - 2001
NWFP University of Engineering & Technology-Peshawar
Bachelors in Chemical engineering
Passed.
Experience
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2021 - Present
Herbion Naturals
DGM Plant Operations
1.Process Optimization & Energy Conservation: Saved Rs. 42.6 million in 2024 through energy-saving measures and process improvements.
2.New Product Development: Successfully developed and commercialized 7 cold-press oils and Senna pod extract, achieving 96% cineole content in eucalyptus essential oils.
3.Cost Reduction: Reduced product cost by 28% (from Rs. 1180/kg to Rs. 850/kg) by optimizing production planning and transitioning to a 4-day operational model, saving Rs. 23.76 million annually.
4.Plant Commissioning: Led the commissioning of critical equipment, including Disc Stack Centrifuge, Decanter, and Ethanol Rectification Column, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
5.Operational Efficiency: Enhanced plant production by 20%, reduced annual shutdown time from 8 to 5 days, and achieved 15-20% plant optimization through process improvements.
Energy Savings: Reduced electricity bills by 20% through energy conservation initiatives -
2019 - 2021
Muhammad Khel Copper Mining & Processing Plant (1500T/Day)
Plant Manager
1.Revenue Generation: Produced 10,000 MT of copper concentrate, generating $14 million in revenue over two years.
2.Cost Savings: Achieved annual savings of 4.5million by moptimizing chemical usage and 29.52 million through plant optimization.
3.Operational Excellence: Reduced lime consumption and electricity usage, saving millions annually. Prevented production losses worth $328,436 by resolving transformer failures.
Community Engagement: Managed communication with local communities, district management, and security forces to ensure smooth operations -
2002 - 2019
PAEC Nuclear Power Plants Complex
Principal Engineer
A.1100MWe KARACHI NUCLEAR POWER PLANT UNIT-2/3 (French Design)
Aug 2013 to May 2019 (Supervision –7 Engineers)
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER (Design Section)B.340MWe PWR CHASHMA NUCLEAR STEAM POWER PLANT UNIT-3/4 DIST MIANWALI,
Jan 2011- August 2017 (Supervision –3 Persons)
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER (Process Design Review)C.340MWe PWR CHASHMA NUCLEAR STEAM POWER PLANT UNIT-2 DIST MIANWALI,
August 2007- Dec 2010 (Supervision –40 Persons)
SENIOR ENGINEER (Commissioning Deputy Section Chief of Conventional Island)D.325MWe PWR CHASHMA NUCLEAR STEAM POWER PLANT UNIT-1 DIST MIANWALI,
June 2003-To August 2007 (Supervision –30 Persons)
Assistant Engineer (Turbine Operator in Main Control Room) Operations DepartmentKey Achievements in Nuclear Power Plant Operations & Engineering
Design Enhancements & Safety Upgrades
1.Spearheaded design improvements for K-2/K-3 Nuclear Power Plants, preventing reactor trips and saving Rs. 3 billion per trip.
2.Upgraded the Main Control Room (MCR) ventilation system and installed 44 fire dampers, enhancing safety and saving millions.
3.Modified Reactor Coolant Pump (RCP) seal water systems, saving Rs. 1.5 billion per unit and improving operational reliability.
Post-Fukushima Safety Enhancements
1.Developed a Post-Fukushima Accident Response Plan (FRAP), incorporating modern, portable (FLEX), and site-specific enhancements to ensure reactor cooling during emergencies.
2.Identified and implemented potential routes for makeup cooling water supply and mobile pump integration, enhancing plant resilience and safety.
Commissioning & Operations Leadership
1.Led the commissioning and installation verification of Balance of Plant (BOP) and Control & Instrumentation (CI) systems for a 340MWe Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR), ensuring safe and efficient operations.
2.Developed, reviewed, and executed commissioning test procedures, ensuring compliance with safety standards and project milestones.
3.Spearheaded the Operations Procedures Team, establishing a robust nuclear safety culture during construction, commissioning, and commercial operations.
Process Optimization & Efficiency Improvements
1.Implemented design improvements and modifications based on field conditions, enhancing system reliability and operational efficiency.
2.Created Process and Instrumentation Drawings (PIDs) for Conventional Island and BOP systems, ensuring accurate documentation for commissioning and operations.
3.Improved plant efficiency by identifying and resolving equipment malfunctions, reducing the risk of unplanned shutdowns.
Training & Team Leadership
1.Provided training and guidance to commissioning and pre-operation teams, ensuring seamless plant startup and operations.
2.Fostered a culture of teamwork and collaboration, driving operational excellence and achieving project milestones on time.
Outage Management
1.Orchestrated Refueling Outage-4, coordinating with the maintenance team to ensure timely completion of activities, post-maintenance testing, and system normalization.
2.Played a key role in outage management, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless system restoration during refueling outages.
International Collaboration
Conducted design reviews and safety assessments in China and Czech Republic, ensuring compliance with international standards.Core Competencies
a)Nuclear Power Plant Design & Safety
b)Commissioning & Operations Management
c)Process Optimization & Cost Reduction
d)Outage Management & Refueling
e)Team Leadership & Training
f)International Collaboration & ComplianceKey Metrics
1.Saved Rs. 3 billion per trip through design enhancements.
2.Reduced operational costs by Rs. 1.5 billion per unit through process optimization.
3.Enhanced plant safety by installing 44 fire dampers and upgrading ventilation systems.
Ensured 100% compliance with international safety standards through rigorous design review
Honors & awards
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2008 ~ 2010
Outstanding annual evaluation
Leading the team comiissioning of BOP & Conventional Islnada areas during the commissioning of Chanshma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-2
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2019~ 2020
Plant Commissioning award of Copper mining project
Commissioned the copper kining project as plant manager
