Mehrdad Zarghami

Automation and Control Engineer with an MSc in Instrumentation and Automation Engineering, an MSc in Artificial Intelligence, and a BSc in Electronics Engineering. Experienced in industrial instrumentation, process control, calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and control systems within power generation environments. Skilled in PLC programming, HMI, microcontroller programming (C/C++), industrial communications, instrumentation systems, and interpreting engineering documentation including P&IDs and electrical schematics.

Graduate Laboratory Assistant at University of Essex (2023-10 – 2024-01)

• Assisted students during laboratory sessions covering Python, C++ programming, Electronics, and Engineering Mathematics.
• Supported troubleshooting and operation of laboratory equipment.
• Provided technical guidance to students with varying levels of experience.

Control Engineer at Fars Power Plant (2020-05 – 2022-10)

Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) facility

• Monitored and managed plant operations through DCS and SCADA systems, configuring displays, alarms, and data logging for real-time process visibility and control.
• Operated and maintained instrumentation and control systems for gas turbine, Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG), and steam turbine units within a CCGT power generation facility including pressure, temperature, flow, and level measurement devices across multiple plant systems.
• Diagnosed and resolved faults in field instrumentation and control loops, executing root cause analysis and implementing corrective measures to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Interpreted and verified technical documentation including P&IDs, loop diagrams, and control schematics to support commissioning and system modifications.

Electrical Engineer at Moheb Niroo Engineering Company (2017-12 – 2019-05)

• Designed electrical distribution systems and produced technical schematics using AutoCAD and EPLAN.
• Produced comprehensive technical documentation, electrical schematics, loop diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Assisted with electrical calculations and supported verification testing of electrical installations before handover.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate electrical systems with control and mechanical infrastructure.

MSc in Artificial Intelligence – University of Essex (2023 – 2024)

MSc in Instrumentation and Automation Engineering – Petroleum University of Technology (2015 – 2018)

BSc in Electrical Engineering (Electronics) – Shahid Chamran University of Ahwaz (2010 – 2014)