Junaid Ahmed

Instrumentation, Control & Industrial Networking Engineer with 4 years of experience in commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation support of a 2×660 MW coal-fired power plant. Experienced in Emerson Ovation OCR1100 v3.7 DCS, Allen-Bradley Logix 5573 PLC, turbine and auxiliary instrumentation, CEMS/AAQMS calibration, and Sciyon PMS/MIS administration for real-time plant monitoring and preventive maintenance management. Skilled in troubleshooting running plant issues, diagnosing instrumentation and control system faults, and ensuring reliable operation of DCS, PLC, OPC, and industrial communication networks.

Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLAN, LAN, and fiber optic communication with proven ability to maintain safe, stable, and continuous plant operations.

Instrumentation, Control & Network Engineer - Harbin Electric International (HEI) - 2×660 MW Coal-Fired Power Plant – Jamshoro

(2024-05)

• Hands-on experience with Sciyon Plant Management System (PMS) for real-time monitoring and performance analysis
• Monitored Boiler, Turbine, Coal Handling, and Water systems via MIS integrated with DCS/PLC
• Troubleshot OPC communication between PLC, DCS, and MIS for reliable data transfer
• Configured HMI dashboards, user roles, workflows, and digital work permit systems
• Verified operational data and supported daily consumption reporting (coal, water, lime)
• Coordinated with vendors for system maintenance, updates, and issue resolution
• Supported PLC/DCS communication networks and plant control infrastructure
• Supervised fiber optic communication between control room and field panels
• Configured LAN networks (IP addressing, gateway, troubleshooting)
• Diagnosed communication faults across PLC, HMI, DCS, OPC, and MIS systems
• Installed and commissioned CCTV surveillance systems (IP cameras, NVR/DVR, networking)
• Ensured stable data exchange across control and monitoring platforms
• Minimax FMZ5000 installation of fire detectors, Linear heat detectors and fire alarm control panel, ensuring compliance with NFPA fire safety standards. and supervised the functional testing of fire systems, water sprinklers, IG-01 gas suppression systems, LPCO₂ (Low-Pressure Carbon Dioxide) gas systems, and deluge valve operations.

Instrumentation & Control Engineer - Harbin Electric International (HEI) - 2×660 MW Coal-Fired Power Plant – Jamshoro

(2022-05 - 2024-05)

• Executed I&C installation, testing, and commissioning activities for Boiler, Turbine, and Auxiliary systems in a 2×660 MW coal-fired power plant.
• Installed and configured Emerson Ovation DCS I/O modules and supported system integration activities.
• Supported Allen Bradley Logix 5573 PLC systems (CWT, DM, UF, EDI, RO) during commissioning and startup phase.
• Conducted loop checking, signal verification, interlock checking, and control logic validation.
• Performed Zero/Span calibration of CEMS & AAQMS analyzers using certified calibration gases.
• Installation and testing of Turbine instrumentation including temperature, vibration probes, and speed sensors.
• Applied KKS tags as per P&ID.
• Supported to international lead engineers for commissioning & Testing of lube oil flushing, supporting auxiliary systems.
• Plant punch list items rectification & clearance.

Internship/Internee - Jamshoro Power Company Ltd (JPCL) - Jamshoro

(2022-01 - 2022-05)

• Completed internship in Project Implementation Unit (PIU).
• Worked with PIU to supervise the on going activites regarding coal fire powerplant jamshoro.
• Participated in joint inspections with client and EPC teams.
• Observed installation activities and verified compliance with drawings/specifications.
• Assisted in identifying and reporting installation issues

Internship/Internee - Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Karachi - Karachi

(2021-10 - 2021-11)

• Observed real-time weather monitoring and data recording systems.
• Gained practical exposure to meteorological instruments and sensors.
• Learned basic weather forecasting and reporting procedures.
• Observed inspection and maintenance practices of field instruments.

Internship/Internee - Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority Karachi - Karachi

(2021-11 - 2021-12)

• Observed airport operations and aviation support systems.
• Gained exposure to navigation, communication, and radar systems.
• Learned basic air traffic control and safety procedures.
• Observed maintenance practices of aviation equipment.
• Familiarized with safety standards and operational protocols.

BS - Telecommunication Engineering - Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology Karachi