Please turn on your javascript shafiuddin ahmed - Signaling & Telecommunication Engineer - Alstom Transport - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Highly skilled Signalling and Telecommunication Engineer with over 10 years of experience. Hands on experience on Track Survey, Implementation, Troubleshooting, Testing amp Commissioning of Signalling amp Communication Equipmentrsquos. Always equipped with right tools to achieve results effectively using scientific approach and hands on practical experience. Remarkable and significant experience in Railway PROJECT, IPND (MONG) project, STC, Mobily and ITC FTTH projects.

Experience

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Signaling & Telecommunication Engineer
Alstom Transport
Jan 2018 - Present | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Manage and provide guidance to the COM Installation sub-contractors - managing their performance and installation quality on a daily basis - including instructions on on-site implementation reviews, validation of progress reporting compared to on-site installation completion
• Actively promoting safety and implement the Safety Management System in compliance with Alstom Safety plan to ensure a safe and reliable network.
• Responsible for installation of Network Devices such as switches, Routers, Patch panels, DCS Access Points, Optical distribution Boxes, Modems, TRE and Loop box installations.
• Responsible for Installation and Terminations of fiber, RF and Ethernet(CAT6) cables.
• Execution SLV installations, tests and inspections undertaken by Contractor and maintaining compliance with Specifications/ Contract Requirements and quality in liaison with Client, Contractor, Vendor and Third Party Agents Prepare and execute installation engineering activities including site survey, mark-up and installation drawings for Trackside equipments.
• Responsible for FO cable End to End testing with OTDR and LSPM (Light Source Power Meter) and RF cable test with spectrum analyser for RF coverage test.
• Configure and Troubleshooting of CISCO Router and Switches.
• Working knowledge of, and experience with configuration of Cisco network routers and switches.
• Sound knowledge over LAN technologies like VLAN, VTP, Inter VLAN Routing.
• Understanding of IP routing and switching technology, including static and dynamic (OSPF, EIGRP, RIP) routing protocols
• Upgrading and backups of Cisco router configuration files.
• Good Knowledge on Configuring and Troubleshooting of Routing Protocols like OSPF, STATIC, EIGRP, RIP etc.
• Knowledge of Access-list NAT/PAT.
• Good Knowledge on Configuration & Implementation of HSRP, VRRP, GLBP protocols.
• Good Knowledge on Troubleshooting of WAN Links in case of Link down, Latency issues.
• Responsible for rectifying the technical issues while testing.
• Responsible for prepare the test reports for FO, RF and Power cables. Responsible to create the material lists for a railroad signalling project based on engineering input documents.
• Review signalling concept design, application drawing, installation scheme plan and design drawing of the project and liaison with engineering team if any changes as per site condition
• Ensure to follow the subcon installation activities as per method statement and shop drawings.
• Manage work permits and track booking permits for each activity on track side and inside SER rooms.
• Closely manage contractor's overall performance, provide regular reports on contractor’s performance.
• Reporting daily and weekly progress reports to installation Manager.
• Responsible to carry out interface studies between signalling equipment and other systems.
• Prepare red line drawings for installation activities.
• Leading all installation elements of projects executed on site including project documentation, from Initiation to handover, meeting all estimated project milestones

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Telecom/OSP(FTTH) Project Engineer
Ericsson
Jan 2017 - Present | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Implementing the scope of work for the placement of IPND to the Ministry of National Guard. Performing site inspection, site survey, implementing guidelines of Outside Plant Network and Engineering practices with familiarization of International Telecommunications Standards, Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI).
• Responsible for safe working environment and compliance with HSE & E regulations
• Joint venture survey with Atkins and MONG(Ministry of National Guard) Teams.
• Performs fundamental engineering survey and forecasting such as detailed field survey of study area classifying.
• Ability to direct installation teams (OSP/Civil Works/FOC).
• Design underground structures such as manholes, hand holes, cabinet bases and concrete encased conduits.
• Closely manage contractor\'s overall performance, provide regular reports on contractors performance.
• Perform construction activities utilizing the most cost reducing mechanism.
• Coordinate with material & equipment supplies i.e. concrete, asphalt and machineries.
• Production of accurate design and installation and configuration information.
• Ability to make installation decisions in accordance with NDRs and appropriate regulations.
• Provide material take-off and bill of quantities for every jobs and projects.
• Performs fundamental engineering survey and forecasting such as detailed field survey of study area Execute all layouts, benchmarks, assigned on topographic prints and construction drawings on all structures.
• Ensure compliance with all construction standards and make all the necessary updates to ensure that projects are completed in the most responsible cost effective manner.
• Assure that construction codes and safety regulation are being implemented.
• Maintain a high level of productivity assuring time frames are met.
• Maintain good invoicing system for all project cost.
• Ensure fiber records are accurately updated in a timely manner upon completion of proj

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Telecom/OSP(FTTH) Project Engineer
Delta United
Jul 2012 - Jan 2017 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Perform construction and maintenance of OSP infrastructure according to industry standards
• Maintain safety and security of OSP facility.
• Determine scope, budget and schedules for OSP projects.
• Monitor and control expenses within allotted budget
• Ability to track, prioritizes, and completes multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communicate project status to Managers on weekly basis.
• Complete the assigned projects within the defined scope and timelines.
• Develop engineering specifications and follow engineering standards for assigned projects
• Implement the agreed action plan to the agreed standards and deadlines to meet with client requirements
• Supervision of teams and contractor/sub cons performance through daily report and analysis
• Perform route analysis and develop aerial and underground fiber route maps
• Excellent command on Report writing, incident Analysis to report customers
• Monitor daily progress of work, cost and schedule
• Daily follow up & coordinate with project inspectors
• Project implementation as per construction standards
• Conduct weekly internal meeting with the Supervisors and discuss about the progress and problems
• Diagnosis technical problems and providing solution in less time
• Maintain records of fiber splicing and topography
• Develop mitigation and restoration procedures for emergencies conditions such as fiber damages, power failures and other disasters
• Use CAD and other software to develop engineering designs
• Get state and local permits as required to execute OSP projects
• Prepare red lines and as built drawing. Conduct PAT/FAT for the implemented project

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Fiber Optics communication engineer
Mpraxis
Jul 2009 - Feb 2012 | Hyderabad, India

 Supervision for cable pulling.
 Fault location, Optical fiber testing. Fusion Splicing of fiber through FSM 60-s fusion splicer.
 Responsible for fiber splicing and termination and maintenance of networks.
 Responsible for performing fiber optics assembly operations.
 Install ODB devices, cables and check their performance.
 Diagnosis technical problems and providing solution in less time.
 Worked with senior Engineers and provided corrective measures for troubleshooting.
 Prepare reports for completion of the tasks.
Area of Expertise
 Project Engineering, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Project Management, Project Execution.
 Project Implementation, Project Monitoring, Project Design, Project Supervision.
 Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Safety, Electrical & Telecom, Consultant, Telecom Coordinator.
 Technical Support, Networking, Operations, Maintenance, Commissioning, Construction, Civil Engineering.
 Leadership Qualities, Decision making, Time management, Cost control, Procurement.
 Fiber Optics Communication, OSP/FTTx, Fiber Testing, Splicing, Cable Pulling, OSP Networks.
 Documentation, Progress Reports, Report Writing, BOQ, BOM, Invoicing, FAT, PAT.

Education

JNTU
Bachelor, Bachelors, , ‎
2009
Bachelor, Bachelors, , ‎

Languages

Expert English
Expert Urdu
Expert Hindi