Mowrin Basker
Electrical Engineer/QA QC Engineer
Phone +966 57 196 2155
Email mowrianz@gmail.com
Address Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mowrin-basker-3b1aab1ba
Date of Birth 04-07-1986
Driving License Class B, Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Nationality India
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
As a seasoned Electrical Engineer Intern, I bring a wealth of experience spanning 14 years across the dynamic Gulf region, specifically in UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, where I have honed my expertise in Electrical, MEP, and Power Substation projects, with a strong focus on installation, testing, and commissioning. My engineering journey also includes a solid 2-years tenure in India, where I skillfully managed the operations of a 2.5MW Thermal Power Plant as a Shift Engineer. My commitment to excellence is evident in my unwavering dedication to quality assurance and my penchant for solution-oriented thinking, ensuring that I deliver only the best results in every project I undertake.
SKILLS
• Electrical Power Station and MEP engineering practices • Electrical/MEP systems Installations, Testing and Commissioning.
• Electrical Load Calculation, Breaker and Cable Sizing • Power Distribution, Lighting and ELV Systems.
• Quality Control Procedures (ITP, Method Statement, Material Submittals) • Distributed Control System (DCS)
• Power Plant Project and Operation. • HVAC Systems Commissioning
EXPERIENCE
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR — Applus Velosi - PROJECT: SUMMER READINESS 2025 AND BEYOND, Saudi Electricity Company
Dammam, Eastern Province, November 2024 - March 2025
• Conducted Comprehensive inspections of 380/132KV and 132/13.8KV substations in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Utilized TRAZA+ substation management software for reporting, asset tracking, and audit management.
• Performed Visual and technical assessments of critical substation assets, including GIS, Power transformers, Capacitor banks, HV, MV, LV Switchgears, Auxiliary transformers, Battery Banks, GIB, Circuit breakers, Reactors, SAS systems and Cables.
• Carried out detailed thermography surveys to detect hotspots, abnormal heating patterns and potential failure points in substation components.
• Evaluated Insulation systems, grounding networks, bushings, Cable terminations and fire alarm systems
• Prepared detailed technical reports outlining inspection findings, Corrective actions and preventive maintenance strategies to enhance system reliability and asset lifecycle management.
• Collaborated with SEC engineers and maintenance teams to address non-conformities, implement engineering solutions, and improve substation operational efficiency.
• Maintained records of inspections performed in accordance with established procedures.
• Documented findings from inspections in reports detailing any non-compliant items or potential hazards.
• Maintained daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER — Qatar Diar Vinci Construction - PROJECT: DEVELOPMENT OF DOHA AIRBASE, Doha, Qatar.
Doha, Doha, November 2023 - March 2024
• Ensured all electrical works for the Doha Air Base Simulator Training Building Project complied with local authority requirements (e.g., KM, QCS) and international standards, including IEC, NEC, IEEE, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with the consultant's representative and Site In-charge for inspection and meeting about quality problems including the closure of Non-Compliance Report.
• Prepared and submitted comprehensive handover documentation/dossiers, including as-built drawings, schematics, INRs, MIRs, testing and commissioning reports, inspection records, and load calculations.
• Oversaw installation and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards and procedures for electrical and HVAC-related equipment, including LV switchgears, electrical panels, motors, VFDs, soft starters, chillers, VRF systems, AHUs, FAHUs, FCUs, fans, MSFDs, dampers, actuators, and pumps.
• Ensure a visual inspection is carried out to confirm that the installation is correctly selected and properly installed, with adequate working space, maintenance access, correct conductor sizing, and proper labeling, in accordance with the approved GEA drawings, SLD, load schedule, local electrical codes (KM, QCS), British Standards, and IEC standards
• Utilized Zutec software to manage material inspections, work installation, commissioning, and snag rectification activities, including detailed reporting and record-keeping. Also used EDMS software for efficient management of project documentation.
• Managed the closure of punch list items and snag rectifications, ensuring final inspection approvals from consultants and relevant authorities.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER — Rizzani De Eccher - PROJECT: DEVELOPMENT OF DOHA AIRBASE-Simulator and Training Building, Doha, Qatar.
Doha, Doha, May 2023 - October 2023
• Ensured adherence to quality standards in electrical practices by developing policies, inspection procedures, and evaluation tools for MEP/electrical systems, while also preparing and reviewing technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical drawings, single-line diagrams (SLDs), load schedules, and schematics.
• Supervised and executed the installation of electrical systems, including power distribution panels (MDB, SMDB, and DB), switchgear, circuit breakers, lighting systems, Earthing, and cabling works, ensuring compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
• Facilitated client inspections, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and final approval processes for electrical and MEP systems in coordination with project consultants and client representatives.
• Conducted pre-commissioning and functional testing of electrical systems, including continuity tests, insulation resistance (IR) tests, earth resistance tests, high-voltage (Hi-Pot) tests, earth loop impedance tests, and LUX level tests for lighting systems.
• Perform commissioning of the Lighting Control/Emergency Lighting/Central Battery System by simulating a power failure and verifying load and duration support.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER — Butec Qatar WLL - PROJECT: DEVELOPMENT OF DOHA AIRBASE-Parking and Maintenance Hangars building, Doha, Qatar.
Doha, Doha, June 2022 - April 2023
• Led all electrical installation and commissioning activities for electrical and HVAC equipment in parking and maintenance hangars, as well as technical buildings at Doha Air Base.
• Performed daily inspections and tests, including work installation, material verification, and commissioning inspections, in accordance with the approved Inspection Test Plan (ITP) to ensure construction quality aligned with project drawings and specifications for all electrical works.
• Proficient in preparing and reviewing Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), Project Quality Plans (PQP), Quality Management System (QMS) inspection checklists, and quality documentation. Directed installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems while managing technical documentation, RFIs, variation requests, and QC activities in accordance with ITP, PQP, and method statements.
• Managed QA/QC documentation for the entire project, including test certificates, calibration certificates, test results, inspection requests, Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), Method Statements, training and O&M manuals, non-compliance reports, and site instructions/observations.
• Performed commissioning activities for emergency lighting and central battery systems, including simulating power failures to verify load support and duration. Conducted commissioning of lighting control systems, ensuring manual overrides and automated settings function per approved Lighting Control Philosophy.
• Executed commissioning for Access Control and CCTV systems, verifying integration with Building Management and Fire Alarm Systems according to approved interface points and Sequence of Operation.
ELECTRICAL TESTING AND COMMISSIONING ENGINEER — Reliance Contracting Company - PROJECT: B1B2 EMAAR Residential Towers Advance Basement (B1+B2+B3+B4+B5+GF) Opera District Plots, Downtown, Dubai.
Dubai, Dubai, August 2021 - February 2022
• Responsible for testing and commissioning activities for the B1B2 EMAAR Residential Tower in Opera District, Downtown Dubai.
• Liaised with the construction team to oversee and witness all electrical Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities as below mentioned
• Dielectric tests for all electrical panels and cables
• Primary and secondary injection tests for CTs and relays
• Calibration of power monitoring units (PMUs) and energy meters
• Insulation resistance tests for switchgear panels and cables
• Torque tests for electrical panels
• Contact resistance for switchgear panels
• Polarity tests for power sockets and CT
• Functional and loop impedance tests for all electrical panels including MDB, SMDB and DBs
• Prospective fault current tests
• Earth leakage tests for ELCB at DB
• Earth resistance test and continuity test for Earthing network/cables.
• Lux test for Lighting system
• Battery Accumulator test for Central battery system.
• Fire Alarm Test
• BMS interface verification with Fire Alarm, HVAC and Switchgear Protection and Monitoring systems.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER — Hunan Power Construction Company - PROJECT: 700MW CSP +250MW PV HYBRID IPP - SOLAR POWER PLANT, Dubai PHASE : Parabolic Trough Phase1 (200 MW)
Dubai, Dubai, December 2020 - July 2021
• Responsible for QA/QC activities for all electrical systems and equipment at the 700MW CSP + 250MW PV Hybrid IPP Solar Power Plant, specifically for the 200MW Parabolic Trough phase.
• Scope included inspection of installation works, review of material approvals and method statements, witnessing FAT/SAT, and ensuring compliance with project specifications Local Standard DEWA and international standards such as BS, IEC, IEEE, and NEC.
• Quality inspections of major assets such as Power and Distribution transformers, GIS and Metal Clad Switchgears, HV, MV and LV distribution panels, Instrumentation panels, SCADA, Cables, Motors, Fire Alarm systems and Battery banks will be conducted along with an evaluation of the effectiveness of preventive, corrective and condition based maintenance practices.
• Performed inspections for the installation of transformers, motors, and MV/LV and instrumentation panels as well as inspections for tests such as vacuum testing, winding resistance testing, insulation resistance test for cables, and verification of transformer oil sample analysis reports.
• Quality activities MV/LV Cable pulling, laying & dressing inspection, Continuity & insulation test.
• Responsible for performing MV/LV cable drums Continuity & insulation test on arrival at site.
• Inspect cable tray installation as per shop drawing & perform grounding & continuity test.
• Supervise an installation of grounding cable & Bus bar, continuity & earth resistance test.
• Compile all QC documents and prepare QC dossier for final submission to client.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER — Menasco Mechanical Contracting LLC - PROJECT: AVANI Hotel and Residential Project (B2+G+P4+43+ROOF), Al Sufouh, Dubai PROJECT: Hills Development Bui
Dubai, Dubai, November 2016 - November 2020
• Executed comprehensive QA/QC processes for electrical and MEP works in the following high-profile projects:
PROJECT: AVANI Hotel and Residential Project (B2+G+P4+43+ROOF), Al Sufouh, Dubai
PROJECT: Hills Development Buildings (B2+G+16F+ROOF), Dubai Hills
• Led the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and MEP systems for large-scale residential complexes and hotel developments, ensuring compliance with design, quality, and safety standards.
• Ensured full compliance with local authority regulations (e.g., DEWA, ADDC, DM, and Civil Defense) and assisted in obtaining necessary permits and NOCs for energization.
• Supervised installation of key electrical systems including main distribution boards (MDBs), SMDBs, final DBs, LV panels, cabling, lighting, power outlets, emergency systems, and Earthing systems.
• Coordinated and monitored MEP integration, ensuring proper interfacing of electrical systems with HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and ELV systems (CCTV, access control, BMS, etc.).
• Reviewed MEP shop drawings, load schedules, SLDs, and coordinated with consultants for technical approvals and RFIs.
• Conducted pre-commissioning tests (continuity, insulation resistance, earth resistance, functional testing) and ensured successful energization and live testing under consultant supervision.
• Liaised with subcontractors, suppliers, and third-party testing agencies to coordinate deliveries, testing, and final handover.
• Managed site inspections, snag rectification, and final handover documentation, including test reports, as-built drawings, and O&M manuals.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER — ETA Engineering LLC - PROJECT: Dubai International Airport Concourse 3.
Dubai, Dubai, February 2013 - July 2016
• Supervised the installation and commissioning of electrical and MEP systems across multiple zones in Concourse 3, part of the Dubai Airport expansion project supporting
• Managed the installation of critical electrical infrastructure including LV panels, SMDBs, DBs, cable trays, Trunking, lighting systems, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and Earthing systems.
• Coordinated integration of electrical works with mechanical and ELV systems including HVAC, fire suppression system and BMS system, ensuring smooth MEP interfacing and alignment with airport operational standards.
• Performed functional tests including insulation resistance tests (IR), continuity tests, earth loop impedance, RCD testing, and system energization, ensuring full system reliability before handover.
• Ensured strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols throughout the construction and commissioning phases in an operational airport environment.
• Supported the final handover process, addressing punch list items, attending walk downs, and ensuring all electrical and MEP systems were fully operational and signed off.
• Monitor installation, submittals and usage of engineering tools adhering to project LOTO procedures and commissioning guidelines.
SHIFT ENGINEER — Power Plant Division - Suguna Foods Pvt Ltd (2.5MW Thermal Captive Power Plant).
Bangalore, Karnataka, February 2011 - December 2013
• Operate the DCS (Distributed Control System) for plants startup and shutdown operations in order to meet Company's objectives and production targets.
• Monitor and control all process parameter conditions such as flow rates, pressures, temperatures, levels, etc., through displays, graphics and trend logs.
• Maintain reports about carried out boiler parameters and working condition.
• Working principles of the Boilers in thermal power plant.
• Having knowledge about ABB DCS operation & Turbine operations.
• Documented all repairs and maintenance completed in accordance with established guidelines.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION
— Sathyabama University
Chennai, Apr 2009
CERTIFICATIONS
• Automation Training Program (PLC & SCADA)
LANGUAGES
• Tamil
Native
• English
Fluent
• Hindi
Fluent