Aarif Hussain

Accomplished Electrical Engineer with a Bachelor's from QUEST Nawabshah, Pakistan, and a Master's in Control Science & Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology, China. With over 12 years of technical and management experience, I have excelled in roles ranging from Engineer to Manager. My expertise spans across managing large-scale energy storage projects, overseeing the installation and commissioning of gas generators and wind blade molds, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and leading cross-functional teams in project execution in consumer electronics sector.

I have been involved in multiple BESS projects from 22MWh to 7.8GWh across the UK, US, China, South America, Middle East, Thailand, and Pakistan, showcasing proficiency in project management, technical support, and operational excellence in the energy sector.

Service Operation Manager - Hithium Energy Storage Technology - Xiamen, Fujian, China

(2025-11)

• System Commissioning and Installation: Lead the end-to-end on-site execution of BESS unit commissioning, testing, and start-up, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and safety standards.
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Diagnose and repair complex electrical, communication, and mechanical faults in BESS installations (PCS/DC systems), implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime.
• Technical Support and Documentation: Support regional teams from Headquarter and pay on-site visits whenever it is necessary for team. Prepare and release technical support documents, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), troubleshooting guides, and incident reports, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports and review user manuals and update it time by time.
• Product Improvement: Analyze field performance data to identify recurring issues, providing feedback to R&D and quality teams to enhance product competitiveness and reliability.
• Customer and Stakeholder Management: Provide regular, high-level technical updates to customers, EPCs, and internal teams to ensure project alignment.
• Safety Leadership: Strictly adhere to, and enforce, safety protocols (PPE, high-voltage standards) and manage third-party vendors on-site.
• After-Sales Capacity Building: Conduct AC capability training and lead the development of after-sales service tools to improve operational efficiency.
• Business Operation: Support bidding and marketing activities whenever it is necessary.

Technical Support Manager APAC - Canadian Solar E-Storage - Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

(2024-11 - 2025-03)

• Technical Support for Sales: Served as a single-point technical liaison for the Sales team across APAC and the Middle East, focusing on Utility Scale and C&I Scale Energy Storage projects.
• Technical Documentation and Client Interaction: Authored and presented technical reports, engaged with clients to assess their needs, and developed customized solutions. Additionally, crafted comprehensive techno-commercial responses for RFPs.
• Product Certification and Compliance: Managed product certification processes, performed technical reviews, and ensured adherence to relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Operational Management: Oversaw operational standards and escalation protocols to maintain consistent service quality.

Technical Delivery Manager - Sungrow Power - Hefei, Anhui, China

(2022-09 - 2024-10)

• Project Coordination: Liaised with on-site Field Service Engineers and clients to ensure seamless delivery of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across North America, South America, Europe, UK, and the Middle East.
• Technical Expertise: Provided specialized knowledge during project development, execution, and in product presentations and training sessions for Sales and Service teams.
• Client and Headquarters Coordination: Directly managed project changes with clients, coordinating with R&D and Project Management teams at headquarters.
• System Compatibility and Integration: Ensured compatibility of Power Conversion Systems (PCS), BESS, DC/DC converters, and battery packs with communication systems like LC, BSC, CMU, and BMU. Integrated these with HVAC and Fire Suppression Systems (FSS) according to NFPA standards for projects at various C-rates (0.25/0.5/1C).
• EMS/SCADA Setup: Configured Energy Management System (EMS)/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) communications to allow client monitoring and control of BESS operations.
• Quality and Support: Collaborated with the R&D team in China to address and enhance product quality, provide technical support for after-sales service, and managed project execution from engineering through to commissioning. This included active involvement in cold and hot commissioning, as well as executing tests like Capacity, AVR, RTE, FFR, and FSS tests with both customers and field service teams.

SNR Project Management Engineer - LUXSHARE-ICT - Kunshan, Suzhou, China

(2020-10 - 2022-09)

• RFP/RFQ Management: Collaborated across functions to prepare and submit proposals in response to Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Requests for Quotation (RFQ).
• Negotiation and Forecasting: Partnered with Business and Sales teams to negotiate product pricing, finalize MVA calculations, and set demand forecasting goals on weekly, monthly, and yearly bases.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) Leadership: Directed NPI projects through all stages from prototype (PROTO) to mass production (MP), managing roadmaps and ensuring development schedules were met.
• Manufacturing and Development Monitoring: Oversaw the layout of new production lines, managed both on-line and off-line equipment, tracked line setup, and identified major issues (MIL) at each development phase.
• Cross-Functional NPI Tracking: Coordinated with various departments for the procurement of necessary materials, fixtures, and equipment, ensuring timely delivery and installation (tracking ETD/ETA).
• Quality and Production Assurance: Ensured that Engineering, Hardware, and Process Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) aspects, line qualifications, and production schedules aligned with both line and customer demands for both Copy and Golden Lines.
• Efficiency and Quality Control: Managed units per hour (UPH) according to Quality Performance Levels (QPL), controlled cycle times (CT), downtime (DT), and non-conforming units (NG), aiming to improve Yield and implement corrective actions (FACA).
• Project Tracking: Monitored Design of Experiments (DOE) and testing progress, tracked readiness for input (OK2input) and shipment (OK2ship).
• Daily Production Oversight: Supervised daily open-close meetings to review product development during trial production.
• Customer Engagement: Organized and facilitated timely meetings with customers to communicate and coordinate across various project stages.
• Lean Manufacturing: Implemented improvements to enhance production efficiency, focusing on lean manufacturing principles to streamline processes, reduce waste, and increase productivity.

Project Engineer - Suzhou TITAN WIND Power Blade Technology Co Ltd - Suzhou, China

(2019-10 - 2020-09)

• Wind Blade Mold Production: Manufactured, installed, and troubleshooted wind blade molds for customer blade production, ensuring adherence to specified product requirements.
• Specification Implementation: Took responsibility for ensuring that all product specifications were met according to the project scope.
• Project Leadership: Led the team through all stages of wind blade mold installation at customer sites, overseeing the execution of projects.
• Resource Management: Managed time, resources, and manpower during business trips to guarantee timely project delivery.
• Project Execution: Managed installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of wind blade molds, covering:
• Alignment & Leveling: Ensured correct mold positioning.
• Mechanical Systems: Installed turning, lifting, and locking systems.
• Heating & Vacuum: Commissioned heating (electric/water) and vacuum systems.
• Laser Tracking: Used Verisurf/FARO for precise mold alignment and quality checks.

Project Management Engineer - Shenzhen CLOU Electronics Co Ltd - Shenzhen, China

(2018-09 - 2019-03)

• Overseas EPC Projects: Involved in three projects across Asia:
• Nepal: Managed procurement for a 220kV Gas Insulated Substation.
• Bangladesh: Led the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of two 33/11kV, 2x20/26 MVA GIS Substations on a turnkey basis.
• Project Management:
• Handled design, project planning, subcontractor negotiations, and authored technical and commercial communications.
• Managed resources, service providers, and third-party coordination.
• Oversaw time and manpower management, reporting progress to senior management.

Project Engineer - Co-generation Consultant - Karachi, Pakistan

(2014-11 - 2015-02)

• Energy Audits: Conducted in industries like textiles and automotive to improve efficiency.
• Training: Provided to power plant and boiler operators.
• Project Design: Collaborated with Chief Engineers, drafted P&ID and BOQ, managed supplier quotes.
• Supervision: Weekly oversight of contractor work.
• Handover: Managed documentation for project completion.
• Performance Checks: Analyzed boiler, generator, and auxiliary operations for optimal performance.
• Gen-set Installation: Installed and commissioned gas generators from Caterpillar, Waukesha, Jenbacher, and Cummins, including all necessary accessories.
• Gas Booster: Set up and commissioned Gas Boosters to increase gas pressure from 1psi to 8psi.
• Cooling Systems: Installed and commissioned Electric & Absorption Chillers, Cooling Towers, and Radiators.
• Waste Heat Recovery: Managed installation and commissioning of Waste Heat Recovery Boilers for steam generation using 500°C exhaust heat from generators (Co-Generation).
• Water Desalination: Designed and installed Reverse Osmosis (R.O.) based Water Desalination Plants for textile industries, including P&ID diagrams.

Electrical Engineer - National Electric Company Pre-Qualified Contractor

(2012-03 - 2014-10)

• Transformer Installation: Oversaw installation of transformers, with or without supporting structures.
• Transmission Line Inspection: Conducted inspections on both overhead and underground transmission lines.
• Voltage Expertise: Knowledgeable in handling High Tension (HT) and Low Tension (LT) lines at voltages including 220kV, 400kV, 11kV, and 132kV.
• Project Oversight: Managed electrical and civil works at new or energized grid stations and transmission projects, including:
• Development of execution plans, schedules, contract strategies.
• Cost, time, and resource management.
• Ensuring timely implementation.
• Progress Monitoring: Monitored project progress and reported to upper management.
• Maintenance Coordination: Worked with the engineering team for daily maintenance tasks.
• Equipment Inspection: Inspected critical substation equipment like CCVT, CT, isolators, surge arresters, and auto transformers in 500kV substations.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensured work adhered to design specifications and safety standards outlined in SOPs.

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering - QUEST Nawabshah (2008-09 - 2011-06)

Master of Engineering - Control Science & Engineering - Harbin Institute of Technology (2016-09 - 2018-06)