Summary
Muhammad Bilal Arif is an Electrical Power Engineer and quality professional with hands-on experience across manufacturing, complex engineered products, hazardous-area inspection, and renewable energy/BESS systems. He owns quality issues end-to-end, applying Root Cause Analysis, 8D, and CAPA to drive supplier resolution, corrective action, and final close-out. His inspection scope includes Ex equipment, IEC 60079 hazardous-area verification, electrical installations, Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Integration Testing, drawings, ITPs, and NCR resolution. He works effectively with design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, project, site, client, and supplier teams. He also brings experience in Solar PV, hybrid inverters, battery storage, power-generation equipment, HSE, PTW, LOTO, and risk assessment.
summary may omit high-priority source evidence: Experienced in hazardous-area equipment inspection, IEC 60079 verification, Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Integration Testing, supplier quality management, NCR resolution, and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
Education
| MSc Electrical Power and Energy Engineering | Northumbria University | 01/2022 – 07/2024 |
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| MSc Electrical Power Engineering | COMSATS University Islamabad | 01/2018 – 01/2021 |
| BSc Electrical Engineering | COMSATS University Islamabad | 01/2013 – 01/2017 |
Qualifications and Training
- CompEx EX01–EX04 – Certified Hazardous Area Competency (Ex Equipment Installation, Inspection & Maintenance)
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (IRCA Certified)
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (GIC1, GIC2)
- ISO 45001 (In Progress)
Work Experience
Jan 2025 – Present
FREELANCE (Various clients)
- Owned quality issues end-to-end for manufacturers and contractors, from initial identification through supplier resolution and final close-out, ensuring compliance with client specifications, ISO 9001 requirements, and industry standards.
- Witnessed and supported Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Integration Testing (SIT), pre-shipment inspections, and functional testing of electrical and electro-mechanical equipment.
- Inspected cable terminations, cable glands, earthing, bonding, control panels, and electrical installations against approved drawings, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and project specifications.
- Reviewed electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, ITPs, method statements, risk assessments, and quality documentation to verify inspection readiness and compliance.
- Verified IECEx-certified equipment, hazardous-area documentation, and equipment marking against project and regulatory requirements.
- Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and prepared inspection reports, punch lists, and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), driving Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Coordinated with clients, manufacturers, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve quality issues and ensure timely project delivery and compliance.
- Promoted safe working practices by reviewing Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), isolation arrangements, and PPE compliance in line with NEBOSH principles.
TPI AGENCY
CompEx Electrical Inspector
- Inspected electrical equipment and installations intended for explosive gas atmospheres in accordance with applicable IEC 60079 requirements.
- Verified equipment suitability for the hazardous-area zone, Equipment Protection Level (EPL), gas group, temperature class, ambient conditions, and required IP rating.
- Inspected Ex d, Ex e, Ex n, and Ex i equipment, including enclosures, cable glands, stopping plugs, adapters, cable terminations, earthing, and bonding.
- Reviewed IECEx/ATEX certificates, equipment markings, hazardous-area classification drawings, and inspection schedules.
- Identified installation defects and hazardous-area non-conformances, preparing inspection reports, punch lists, and corrective-action recommendations.
- Followed Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), safe-isolation, gas-testing, PPE, and risk-assessment requirements during inspections.
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Mar 2020 – Jan 2022
Hivoltek Pvt Ltd
PV Design Engineer
- Designed grid-connected, hybrid, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Solar PV systems for residential, commercial, and industrial clients in line with industry best practice and client requirements.
- Prepared system layouts, single-line diagrams (SLDs), equipment selection, cable sizing, inverter configuration, and technical documentation for PV installations.
- Conducted site assessments and remote technical evaluations to optimise system design, energy yield, and project feasibility.
- Analysed system performance and implemented design improvements to maximise energy generation, efficiency, and ROI, feeding findings back into design quality improvements.
- Configured and commissioned hybrid inverters, battery storage systems, and monitoring platforms, ensuring reliable operation and client satisfaction.
- Provided remote and on-site technical support during installation, testing, commissioning, fault diagnosis, and post-installation performance optimisation.
- Collaborated with installers, project teams, and clients to resolve technical issues and ensure installations complied with applicable electrical standards and specifications.
- Prepared commissioning records, technical reports, and project documentation, supporting quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Feb 2019 – Mar 2020
Abasyn University Islamabad
Lab Engineer
- Delivered practical laboratory sessions for undergraduate Electrical Engineering students covering Power Electronics, Power System Analysis, Circuit Analysis, Power System Protection, PLCs, and Renewable Energy Systems.
- Demonstrated operation, testing, troubleshooting, and analysis of electrical machines, power electronic converters, relays, transformers, motors, and power system components.
- Supervised laboratory experiments, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and risk assessments.
- Maintained, calibrated, and inspected laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy, reliability, and operational readiness, supporting equipment quality control.
- Prepared laboratory manuals, technical reports, and experimental documentation to support teaching and continuous improvement.
Jan 2017 – Dec 2017
Oil and Gas Development Corporation (OGDC)
Electrical Trainee Engineer
- Assisted in preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical equipment supporting gas turbine power generation and plant operations.
- Performed routine inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of AC motors, pumps, compressors, generators, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and associated LV electrical systems.
- Supported electrical isolation, LOTO, PTW, and safe maintenance activities in accordance with plant HSE procedures.
- Assisted with fault diagnosis, equipment overhauls, motor replacement, cable termination, earthing, and electrical commissioning under senior engineer supervision.
- Reviewed electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and maintenance documentation to support planned maintenance and equipment reliability.
- Recorded maintenance activities, inspection findings, and equipment history, contributing to improved equipment reliability and plant availability.
Languages
Skills
- Quality Assurance / Quality Control
- Hazardous Area Inspection
- Electrical Inspection
- Ex Equipment Inspection
- Supplier Quality Management
- Supplier Audits
- ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- 8D Problem Solving
- CAPA
- Non-Conformance Report (NCR) Resolution
- Electrical Drawings & Technical Documentation Review
- Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) Review
- BESS, Hybrid Inverters & Energy Storage Systems
- Solar PV Design
- Electrical Commissioning
- HSE, PTW, LOTO & Risk Assessment
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Commodities
- Electrical Equipment
- Electro-Mechanical Equipment
- Cable Terminations
- Cable Glands
- Control Panels
- Electrical Installations
- Electrical Machines
- Power Electronic Converters
- Relays
- Transformers
- Motors
- Pumps
- Compressors
- Generators
- Switchgear
- MCCs
- Hybrid Inverters
- Battery Storage Systems
- Solar PV Systems