MUHAMMAD QAISAR IQBAL
Oman,Muscat
Summary
An energetic Graduate Electronics Engineer having 15+ years of experience with a comprehensive knowledge of Core Electrical System (Transmission, Distribution). Expert Knowledge in the areas of Electricity Smart Metering Solution, Power quality Analysis, associated communication modules & networks, Energy Management System. Experience in planning, implementing, and managing AMI systems and smart metering operations. Proven expertise in project execution, field operation oversight, and stakeholder coordination. Adept at managing large-scale deployments, optimizing workflows, and ensuring regulatory compliance in the utilities sector.
Background in the principles and practices of electrical generation, Power Transmission and distribution. Strong experience in Installing various types of meters, Site Testing and Commissioning of Electricity meters , CT’s and associated communication modules. Expert Knowledge in meter configuration, parameterization and communication solution design. Site Testing and Commissioning of single Phase & Three Phase residential Energy meters. Responsible for providing technical solution for utility with latest communication infrastructure. Experience of more than 15 years in AMI/AMR Smart Metering Solution including (PLC, GPRS/GSM, Low power RF, Ethernet, NBIoT). Extensive Knowledge in Remote Meter Reading System, Energy data collection, Energy report preparation on daily, weekly & monthly schedule. Working knowledge of Fiber Optics Splicing, OTDR testing and Cable termination. Working Knowledge about Protection Systems. Knowledge of the tools, equipment, wiring and design used for the installation of meters. Responsible for searching and providing “Right Fit/Right technology” solutions for the sales and Marketing stakeholders of our Company. Recently working in developing/costing/execution of NAMA tender of 1.5M Smart meters in Oman.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager- Metering Services
Oman National Engineering & Investment Company, OMAN
06.2015 - Current
- Client: Nama Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC) Oman.
- Project: Implementation of the AMI solution for NEDC in Oman under Tender 45/2024, encompassing HES, MDM, Prepayment, and WFM systems. The project has been successfully completed and transitioned to the Operations & Maintenance phase, with over 1 million meters onboarded to date.
- Client: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
- Project: Installation, Testing, Commissioning & Configuration of Power Quality Analyzers and Energy Meters in 33 KV GIS. All the Installed Devices were configured into Remote Data Collection System (GridVis Application) from Janitza Solution Germany.
- Client: Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC)
- Project: Installation, Configuration and Communication Equipment and maintenance of Energy Meters (LV/AC) in all OETC Grid Station under tender no 04/2012, 10/2013, 64/2015,40/2017 for 6 years.
- Client: Majan Electricity Company (MJEC)
- Project: Installation of Communication Modems for CRT based AMR Solution (Secure Make ECD210 Modem) includes on site modem configuration to the Head End System.
- Client: Mazoon Electricity Company (MZEC)
- Project: Energy Meter Audit as per MZEC-18/2018 which includes Audit and calibration of (Landis, Secure, Hexing & Elster) Energy Meters by using Zera MT320 and Applied Precision WS2320 testing equipment.
- Client: Taghleef Industries Oman
- Project: Installation, testing & Commissioning of EMS (Energy Management System) includes devices and data collection software installation and Configuration, Training the client.
- Client: Mazoon Electricity Company (MZEC)
- Project: Site Audit of High Value Consumers: Testing of meters & connection details at customer site for 600 high value consumers, Audit reports are generated based on the Analysis made on the obtained results from each site and meter calibration report as per Tender 18/2018.
- Responsibilities: Pre-Sales, Post Sales, Tender document preparation for new projects, new product approval.
- Lead the end-to-end operations of AMI deployment for over 1 million smart meters across multiple distribution regions.
- Manage coordination between vendors, contractors, IT teams, and utility stakeholders to ensure timely execution of operational tasks.
- Analyze meter communication performance and system alerts to identify and resolve field and back-end issues.
- Successfully reduced non-communicating meter rates by [X]% through proactive field operations and system optimizations.
- Managed a team of engineers and technicians for field operation and back-office monitoring.
- Develop operational SOPs, SLAs, and KPI dashboards for continuous improvement and performance tracking.
- Supervise integration of smart meters with HES and MDM systems ensuring compliance with technical and cybersecurity standards.
- Review of requirement analysis & technical compliance of smart meter.
- Installation, Site Testing and Commissioning of single Phase & Three Phase residential Smart Energy meters.
- Installation, Site Testing and Commissioning of Industrial & Power Station (33KV, 11KV) Meters.
- Installation, Site Testing and Commissioning of Power Quality Analyzers in Power Station(33KV,11KV).
- Coordinated site surveys, installation schedules, and post-installation testing.
- Power System Study, Harmonic Analysis, report preparation and Circuit training in Metering & PQA.
- Connection & Configuration of installed Meters with Network Switch for remote communication.
- Integration of Installed meters & communication modules with the head end application.
- Energy Meter Audit Report Preparation based on the analysis made on the obtained site data.
- Coordinating the Defect/Faulty materials with principle and settlement.
- Scope definition, Design and Execution Supervision of the project.
- Drive project deliverables, templates and standards (e.g., business process designs).
- Client Coordination related to project activities.
- Providing training to Client on the installed solution.
- Preparation of Project drawings in coordination with client through drawing section.
- Coordination with project Dept for the internal requirements.
- Conduct training sessions and workshops for utility staff and customers to promote awareness and understanding of smart metering systems.
- Knowledge of LV/MV switch gears and capacitor banks.
- Carrying out site work as required for the rectification of metering issues in all OETC Grid under maintenance contracts.
- ISO – Quality Management & System Safety Management Coordination
- Supervised over all Installations of Secure make ECD 210 Communication Modems for already Installed SECURE Energy Meters in MJEC, MEDC & DPC network.
- Configuration of Secure make Meters & Modems for CRT based AMR Solution.
- Installation, Site Testing and Commissioning of Energy Management System containing Janitza devices and GridVis Data Collection/Network Visualization Software.
- Tracing and Audit from the feeder pillar to Energy Meter includes site visual inspection and meter on site calibration using Zera MTS2320 Kit.
- Coordinating new project from Tender Stage till final execution Report.
- Tools used for Meter Parameterization and Service
- Janitza GridVis -7.00 for janitza meters configuration and integration with head End application.
- Secure M-cubed for secure meters parameterization and services.
- Cewe-Config & Cewe cetrics for Cewe meters parameterization and services.
- DotMap110, dotMap120 for Landis & Gyre meters parameterization and services.
- Meter Data Management Application
- GridVis Service -52.00.280
- CEWE Cetrics for CEWE make Meters
- M-Cubed for Secure make meters
- Yonca Giris Electromed Turkey
- Meter & CT tests after installation and commissioning
- Winding resistance test of CT.
- Insulation resistance test of CT.
- Ratio test of CT.
- CT Polarity Test.
- Primary injection test of CT to ascertain the currents on Energy meter.
- Secondary injection test of meter to ascertain the configuration of meter is correct for the installed CT’s.
- CT Burdon
- VT Burdon
Site Services Engineer
Utiligence Limited, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi
04.2013 - 05.2015
- Client: Regulation & Supervision Bureau (RSB)
- Project: Time of Day Energy Trial Project
- Responsibilities: Supply, Install and Commissioning of Intelligent Metering System for Residential Electricity Meters.
- Conducting Survey and Supervision of Meter Installation Team in the field.
- Configuration of CDU and Electricity Meters (L&G) with other Utilities.
- Integration of Meters with Data Management Software for Utilities’ Billing Purpose.
- Installation, Commissioning and Configuration of Landis & Gyre ULTRA HEAT/COLD UH50.
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Meters and Server.
- Comprehensive Knowledge of M-Bus devices (M-Bus Interface and Protocol).
- Installation and Configuration of M-Bus Devices (Master & Slaves) to the Data Head End System.
- Network Connectivity.
- Tools used for Meter Parameterization and Service
- Landis+Gyr MAP190,MAP120,dotMap120,dotMAP110
- Elster AlpaSet V-320-97
- Actaris AceSphere
- Kamstrup Metertool Multical21
- Meter Data Management Application
- AIM (Landis & Gyr)
- Advance (Landis & Gyr)
Field Engineer
TelcoNet Services Pvt Limited, Islamabad, Pakistan
Islamabad
06.2010 - 03.2013
- Client: Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO)
- Project: AMR/AMI Smart Metering Solution for Energy Distribution Company LESCO, Pakistan.
- Client: Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO)
- Project: Distribution Transformer Level Energy Audit consists of Smart and Conventional meters.
- Responsibilities: Preparing Single Line Diagrams.
- Supervise the team replacing of traditional static meters with AMR (Firefly) enabled meters for LESCO (Lahore Electric Supply Company), Pakistan.
- Installation & Commissioning of Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) System.
- Supervision of Meter Installation Team & Providing technical assistance.
- Providing Connectivity between Gateway & Fire Fly enabled Meters (Elektromed).
- Configuration of all the Installed Meter on web based application (Datamaticsmosaic).
- Maintenance, Troubleshoot, Co-ordination with Utility for Problematic meters on site.
- Conducting Survey of Smart Metering by the collaboration of IRG.
- Managed the issuing and cancellation of permit to work on lines connected to sub stations as well as substation equipment’s.
- Conducted energy audit as to ensure the proper working of meters.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics
Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU)
Multan, Pakistan01.2009
Skills
- AutoCAD, EWB, Easy PCB Circuit Designing, PsSpice, PLC Software
- Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point etc
- Packet Tracer(CCNA)
- EDRAW MAX, AutoCad
- Smart meter deployment
- Energy management systems
- Installation and configuration
- Project coordination
- Client relationship management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder management
- Documentation and reporting
Affiliations
Member of Pakistan Engineering Council with registration no Electro/12855
ADDITIONAL COURSES
- Energy Management System Training from Janitza Electronics in LAHNAU Germany.
- CAPS (Certified Associate of PLC & SCADA) from Buraq Integrated Solution in 2012.
- CCNA Corvit Lahore 2011.
- Electrical Safety Rules (ESR) in 2016 from Red Dot Oman.
- Risk Assessment in 2016 from Excel Safety Services in 2016.
- Basic First Add Training from Excel Safety Services in 2016.
- HSE Induction from Excel Safety Services in 2016.
- Fire Warden Training from Excel Safety Services in 2016.
Timeline
Manager- Metering Services
Oman National Engineering & Investment Company, OMAN
06.2015 - Current
Site Services Engineer
Utiligence Limited, Abu Dhabi, UAE
04.2013 - 05.2015
Field Engineer
TelcoNet Services Pvt Limited, Islamabad, Pakistan
06.2010 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics
Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU)
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