Imran Arif

Seasoned Industrial Electrical & Operations Engineer with 15+ years of hands-on expertise managing plant electrical infrastructure, preventive & corrective maintenance (O&M), critical data centers, and heavy industrial distribution. Proven track record directing electrical operations for manufacturing facilities, packaging plants (including Bulleh Shah Packages), industrial estates (Sunder Industrial Estate), and nationwide facility networks exceeding PKR 500M. Deep technical expertise in HT/LT substations, switchgear, transformers, standby diesel generators, UPS backups, energy audits, and industrial power optimization.

Project Manager – Technical (Electro-Mechanical O&M) - AFKO Pivot Irrigation Systems

(2024-12)

• Electro-Mechanical Operations: Direct nationwide technical operations and electro-mechanical maintenance for agro-irrigation systems under SIFC Pakistan's Green Corporate Initiative.
• Pumping Systems & Solar Integration: Oversee high-capacity electric pump stations, control panels, and hybrid solar installations, reducing grid dependency by 22% across remote sites.
• Global Procurement: Achieved an 18% reduction in equipment procurement costs through direct international supplier negotiations.

Project Manager – Electrical - Engineering Construction Services

(2024-07 - 2024-12)

• Fast-Track Renovation Delivery: Managed PKR 250M+ electrical renovation at Jinnah Convention Centre for SCO Summit 2024, delivering 100% operational readiness 1 week ahead of schedule.

Electrical Engineer – Industrial & Facility O&M - Borjan Pvt. Ltd.

(2023-06 - 2024-08)

• Factory & Warehouse Electrical Oversight: Directed electrical engineering design, maintenance, and power backup operations for the Rafum Manufacturing Factory, centralized warehouse, and nationwide retail outlets.
• O&M & Breakdown Resolution: Structured preventive maintenance schedules and handled emergency electrical breakdowns for high-capacity diesel generators, UPS units, and industrial HVAC.
• SLA & AMC Contract Management: Developed and enforced Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs) and SLAs with machinery suppliers, improving equipment reliability and reducing energy costs by 20%.

MEP Project Engineer - ZAMEEN Development

(2023-02 - 2023-06)

• Multi-Tower Infrastructure Coordination: Managed MEP installations across high-rise developments, reducing site rework by 25% through standardized commissioning procedures.

Assistant Manager Engineer – Electrical Operations & Maintenance - FINCA Microfinance Bank

(2018-04 - 2023-02)

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Managed nationwide electrical operations, corrective breakdowns, load assessments, and facility maintenance programs.
• Hybrid Solar Modernization: Led hybrid solar deployment across 25+ branch locations, reducing diesel generator fuel consumption by 35%.

Electrical Engineer / Regional In-Charge – Operations & Data Center - Bank Alfalah Limited

(2009-10 - 2018-03)

Employment dates listed as Oct 2009 – Mar 2012 & Jun 2013 – Mar 2018.

• 24/7 Data Center Infrastructure Oversight: Provided 2 years of direct technical management for core data-center electrical operations, monitoring high-capacity UPS power backup systems, HVAC cooling, and ATS panels for uninterrupted facility reliability.
• Multi-Site Network O&M: Managed electrical maintenance and power infrastructure across 200+ active bank branches nationwide.
• System Upgrades & O&M Savings: Upgraded 50+ branches with energy-efficient UPS/HVAC systems and negotiated vendor SLAs to secure a 15% reduction in annual O&M costs.

MEP Project Engineer - ETIMAAD Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd.

(2012-03 - 2013-05)

• Commercial Complex MEP Execution: Supervised complete MEP installation works for Aiwan-e-Quaid Commercial Complex, tracking contractor compliance and QA/QC.

Electrical Supervisor – Industrial & Infrastructure - SIEMENS Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.

(2006-07 - 2009-10)

• Heavy Industrial & Plant Commissioning: Supervised complex electrical installations, transformer connections, and HT/LT switchgear commissioning for high-profile industrial sites including Bulleh Shah Packages (Kasur) and Sunder Industrial Estate Lahore.
• Single Line Diagrams & Schematics: Prepared precise electrical calculations, single-line diagrams (SLDs), and wiring schematics for industrial power distribution and heavy motor loads.
• Testing & Safety Protocols: Implemented testing, quality control, and safety protocols during plant commissioning phases in alignment with international standards.

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech Hons) - Electrical Power Engineering - Preston University, Lahore (2011 - 2015)

Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) - Electrical Technology - Swedish Institute of Technology, Gujranwala (2002 - 2004)