Engr.

Muhammad Zafar Paracha

Resident Engineer Mechanical(NJHEP) $3 Billion/ExTechnical Director (WAPDA)in Hydro Electric
Power and Industrial Engg

Summary
Practicing Professional Engineer since 1978
I am proud to be a student 72-UET-244 (1973-1978) in Mechanical Engineering, the best University in Pakistan
About 36 years extensive experience of construction supervision to monitor erection, installation of
mechanical components and commissioning operation, O&M of WAPDA Hydel Power Plants i.e. Mangle
(Francis Vertical Turbine) (100x8 MW), Tarbela (Francis Vertical Turbine) (175x10, 432 x 4 MW) and
Chashma (Horizontal Bulb/Kaplan Turbine) (23 x 8 MW) Hydel Power Stations, Jinnah Hydropower Project
(Horizontal Pit type Kaplan Turbine) (12x8MW) and Neelum Jhelum HydroElectric Project (969 MW).
Witnessed Bulb Turbine Model testing and, bulb turbine parts inspection at JAPAN.
Acquired training of Bulb turbine/governor at JAPAN and USA.
Training's from Training Center Mangle, WAPDA Academy Tarbela, WAPDA Staff College, Islamabad and
WAPDA Engineering Academy Faisalabad completed successfully.
Recommendations from C.E. & PD Chashma for meritorious performance awards.
Submitted an article Role of Low Head Potential to meet the energy crisis in Pakistan for special
supplement on the Golden Jubilee of WAPDA.
Training under GTZ, Germany and US-AID Programs.
Construction supervision to monitor erection and installation of Mechanical/Electrical equipment's (Draft tube
gates, bulk head and stop logs) of Tarbela, Chashma and Jinnah Hydel power stations.
Review of Contractor's shop drawing for verification of conformance with the hydro project requirements and
advise amendments.
Review and Comments on Contractor's project schedules and follow up for timely completion.
Keep track of project activities at site and advise contractor to expedite work on delayed portions of work
keeping the client informed.
Posted by ACE to Neelum-Jheelum Hydro Power Project in Pakistan which is being built in Tunnels and
have four (4) Francis Type Units each of capacity 242.25MW and total 969MW

Experience
Resident Engineer( Mechanical) with Neelum-Jhelum Hydro Electric Project $3 Billion, NJ Consultants
at Associated Consulting Engineers ; ACE
January 2014 - Present (3 years)
Posted by Associated consulting Engineers-ACE(PVT) LTD as Resident Engineer (Mechanical ) with
Neelum-Jhelum Hydro Power Project Consultants, has assigned the responsibilities for the supervision of
four (4) Hydel units (underground powerhouse) of Francis Turbines ( Vertical Shaft ) is being installed at

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 Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project of Capacity (242.25 4) 969 MW at Chatter Kalas, Muzaffarabad.
China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) and China Gezhouba Group Company (CGGC) are
working as the Contractor of the power plant.
Monitor the Mechanical Activities (draft tube, bonnet-ed gates, turbines, inlet valve, spiral case, pen-stocks,
manifold, pumps and cranes) Carried out by the Contractor for conformance with the provisions of the
Contract Documents, Procedures manuals and codes and standards.
Coordinate and supervise the work of all mechanical activities according to drawings and design
specification
Inspection of incoming materials, Mechanical parts and sub assemblies; mark and complete appropriate
documentation to assure compliance with P.O. requirements and specifications
Marks items for acceptance or rejection, records test results and inspection data, and compares findings
with specifications to assure quality and completion of Project within the scope of applicable codes and
standards. .
Review the work performed by Contractor at site for conformance with Client conditions and assures
its appropriate relationship to existing installations, and if required, redesign and recommend necessary
modifications.
Read and Analyses Drawings, Manuals, Verify Measurements of Mechanical Equipment, and Test the
Ascribed Capabilities record and maintain inspection and test records
This project is a peculiar type because it is being built in the tunnel for the 1st time in Pakistan. The
construction of the project is underway.

RESIDENT ENGINEER at ACE, Prv Ltd Lahore

January 2014 - Present (3 years)
Resident Engineer Mechanical with Neelum Jhelum HydroPower Project Consultants $3 Billion, has
assigned the responsibilities for the supervision of four (4) Hydel units (underground powerhouse) of Francis
Turbines ( Vertical Shaft ) is being installed at Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project of Capacity (242.25
4) 969 MW at Chatter Kalas, Muzaffarabad. China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) and China
Gezhouba Group Company (CGGC) are working as the Contractor of the power plant.
Monitor the Mechanical Activities (draft tube, bonneted gates, turbines, inlet valve, spiral case, penstocks,
manifold, pumps and cranes) Carried out by the Contractor for conformance with the provisions of the
Contract Documents, Procedures manuals and codes and standards.
Coordinate and supervise the work of all mechanical activities according to drawings and design
specification
Inspection of incoming materials, Mechanical parts and subassemblies; mark and complete appropriate
documentation to assure compliance with P.O. requirements and specifications
Marks items for acceptance or rejection, records test results and inspection data, and compares findings
with specifications to assure quality and completion of Project within the scope of applicable codes and
standards.

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 Outline the supporting service requirements, such as drafting, surveying Checks and coordinate the progress
of such work.
Review the work performed by Contractor at site for conformance with Client conditions and assures
its appropriate relationship to existing installations, and if required, redesign and recommend necessary
modifications.
Read and Analyses Drawings, Manuals, Verify Measurements of Mechanical Equipment, and Test the
Ascribed Capabilities record and maintain inspection and test records
Performing final & inter-stage dimensional inspections and supporting the requirements for documenting .
Supervised welding operations for Draft Tube and penstocks

Director (Electrical&Mechanical) at Jinnah Hydropower Project ,WAPDA

September 2011 - April 2013 (1 year 8 months)
Jinnah Hydropower is an EPC/Turnkey project with M/S Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC) China. It is
located along the right side of the Jinnah Barrage. It is eight (8) unit Power House, each unit of 12 MW with
total generating capacity of 96 MW. It is equipped with Kaplan pit type horizontal turbines.
I Worked as Director (E&M), my duties are to supervise the erection of mechanical and Electrical
equipment, site testing and commissioning of the plant prior to handing over to WAPDA. Major erection
works carried out are as follows;
Turbines its major components are i.e., Stay Ring Assembly, Pit Liner, Wicket Gate Operating Mechanism
Assembly, Runner Hub with Runner Blades, Main Shaft and its Bearing and Seals, Oil Head, Speed
Increaser, Generator resting on Pedestal Bearings which completely mounted on skid platform for erection
etc.
Its auxiliary equipment i.e. compressed air system, lubricating and insulating oil system, Generator Oil
Supply System, HVAC system, cooling water supply system, Water Supply for Fire Fighting System etc.
Gantry cranes provided at Upstream & Downstream of Powerhouse for handling of bulk heads & Stop logs.
Trash Rack cleaning\ Assembly also provided on Upstream Gantry Crane.
Trash rake cleaning machine (TRCM).
Review of drawings submitted by consultants/contractors about Turbines, Governor Hydraulic\ Steel
Structure, Cranes Elevators, HVAC and miscellaneous Auxiliaries mechanical equipment.
Field monitoring, inspection /testing and checking of mechanical installations during erection.
Remained associate with the Jinnah hydro power project consultants/ contractor beyond the call of my duty
to keep track with the outstanding matters/problems of different equipments of the powerhouse in the interest
of the Authority.
Note:
Also worked as Acting Chief Engineer & PD at Jinnah Hydropower Project Kalabagh.
Retired from WAPDA service on 09/04/2013 on attaining the age of superannuation.

Resident Engineer/ Superintendent Engineer at Chashma Hydel Power Station ,WAPDA

July 2010 - August 2011 (1 year 2 months)

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 Resident Engineer is over all administrative in-charge of 184 MW Chashma Hydel Power Station. He is
responsible for Operation & Maintenance of Power House as well as CHP WAPDA Colony. Five Senior
Engineers are administratively & technically working under the guidance of Resident Engineer

Senior Engineer Mechanical maintenance at Chashma Hydel Power Station ,WAPDA

July 2005 - July 2010 (5 years 1 month)
Worked as Senior Engineer Mechanical maintenance at Chashma Hydel Power Station 184 Megawatt and
responsible for routine / trouble maintenance of all the mechanical equipment installed in Chashma Hydel
Power Station like turbines, governors, compressors, pumps, trash rack cleaners, cranes, air supply system,
oil pressure system, lubricating oil system, high pressure system, elevated oil tank, runner pressurizing tank,
leakage oil sump tank, governor, water supply system, station service air system, draft tube gates, bulk head
gates, stop logs etc.

Senior Engineer at Mangla Raising Project,WAPDA

April 2003 - July 2005 (2 years 4 months)
Worked also as Senior Engineer, mechanical & responsible for routine maintenance and trouble shooting of
auxiliary equipment's i.e. fire fighting systems, cranes, compressors, pumps elevators, draft tube gates etc. of
10X100 MW of Mangla Power Station.
I also worked as Senior Engineer Mechanical with Mangle Raising consultant for tender preparation and
Mangle rising project design review intake gates, allied machinery and accessories.

Deputy Director (Senior Engineer Mechanical ) at Chashma Hydro Power Project ,WAPDA
January 1995 - June 2001 (6 years 6 months)
Remained associate with the consultant/ contractor beyond the call of my duty to keep tracked with the
outstanding matters/problems of different equipment of the power house in the I was posted at this power
station January 1999 when the erection of the powerhouse was started. I carried out the following jobs to
achieve the target.
Supervised the installation of 8 Bulb turbines, each 23 MW and total capacity 184 MW at Chashma Power
Project.
Carried out shop inspection of the turbine parts at manufacturer plant in Japan.
Supervised welding operations for Draft Tube lining and their installation.
Supervised installation of piping work for turbines and generators and conducted their pressure tests.
Inspected gates valves and other related material at manufacturer premises before
Review of drawings submitted by consultants/contractors about Turbines, Governor Hydraulic\ Steel
Structure, Draft Tube Gates, Stop Logs, Bulk Heads, Cranes Elevators, HVAC and miscellaneous Auxiliaries
mechanical equipment
Field monitoring, inspection and checking of mechanical installations during erection.
As well as dealing with Mechanical and Electrical contract to check interim payment certificate.

Senior Mechanical Engineer at Tarbela Hydel Power Station ,WAPDA

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April 1988 - January 1995 (6 years 10 months)
Worked as in-charge of Mechanical Maintenance of Francis Vertical Shaft Turbine and Governor Unit 1~10
each 132 MW Tarbela Power Station and also responsible for routine/trouble maintenance of auxiliary
mechanical equipment installed in Tarbela Hydel Power Station No.1 associated with Francis Vertical Shaft
Turbine, governor etc.

Deputy Director (Mechanical) at Tabela Hydro Power 3rd Extension Project (11-14)
April 1988 - January 1995 (6 years 10 months)
Worked as Deputy Director( Mechanical) at Tarbela Third Extension ,Project Co-ordination, Project
Management, Preparation of Technical Specification, Design review, Supervised the construction of all
associated auxiliary systems and power plant 4X432 MW (Third Extension) Tarbela Power Station 11 to 14
as under:
Wyes Bifurcation erection.
Draft Tube erection.
Inlet Valve erection and Hydrostatic Testing.
Pressure relieves valves erection.
Draft Tube gates and Guides.
Cooling Water and lubrication systems

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at Mangla Hydel Power Station ,WAPDA

March 1979 - April 1988 (9 years 2 months)
Worked as Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for the maintenance of water Francis Vertical Shaft Turbines
bearings, air supply system, oil pressure system, lubricating oil system, high pressure oil system, governors,
station service air system, cranes, elevators, pumps and draft tube gates

Deputy Manager (Mech Engr.) at Roti Corporation of Pakistan Ltd

April 1978 - March 1979 (1 year)
Worked with Roti Corporation as Mechanical Engineer at Lahore and supervised the mechanical maintenance
and repair of five number plants in Punjab and handling of all office matters, commercial correspondence,
Trade Regulation and spare parts import. Dealing all Technical problems, Technical Store inventories and
material technical checkup and surprise inventories.

Certifications
Repair & Maintenance of Hydro Power Plant
US-AID energy Programme
Hydro Power Project
GTZ, Germany

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Courses

Deputy Director (Senior Engineer Mechanical )

Chashma Hydro Power Project ,WAPDA
Hydro Power Project
Witness test of model Turbine Chashma, Japan
Turbine parts Inspection & Testing, Japan
Bulb Turbine & Governor training, Japan/USA

Deputy Director (Mechanical)

Tabela Hydro Power 3rd Extension Project (11-14)
H.V.A.C. System

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mangla Hydel Power Station ,WAPDA
Hydel training
Surface Methods testing
Micro Computer Course

Organizations
Pakistan Engineering Council
Life Time Member
Mech-2040
I.E.P
Engineer
1978 to Present
Mech/66461

Publications
Submitted an article Role of Low Head Potential to meet the energy crisis in Pakistan
special supplement on the Golden Jubilee of WAPDA. July 12, 2012
Authors: Engr. Muhammad Zafar Paracha
Submitted an article Role of Low Head Potential to meet the energy crisis in Pakistan for special
supplement on the Golden Jubilee of WAPDA.

Languages
English
Urdu

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Projects
WAPDA
Members:Engr. Muhammad Zafar Paracha
Consultant Neelum Jhellum Hydro Power Project
Members:Engr. Muhammad Zafar Paracha
Posted by Associated consulting Engineers-ACE(PVT) LTD.as Project Engineer (Mechanical)with
Neelum Jhelum HydroPower Project Consultants,
January 2014 to Present
Members:Engr. Muhammad Zafar Paracha

Honors and Awards

Appreciation letter
June 1979
Appreciation letter for extra ordinary performance from Chief Engineer Mangala.
Recommendations from C.E. & PD Chashma for meritorious performance awards

Skills & Expertise

Mechanical Engineering
Hydro Power Engineering
Computer
Microsoft Office
Engineering
Factory
Inspection
Hydraulics
Pumps
Piping
Power Plants
Maintenance & Repair
Electricians
Preventive Maintenance
Welding
Construction
AutoCAD
Project Planning
Commissioning
Project Engineering
Electricity
Water
Turbines
Project Management
Energy

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Education
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 1972 - 1978
Grade: A
Activities and Societies: B. Sc. Mechanical Engineering (Design) from University of Engineering and
Technology, Lahore. April 1978. First Division SSC to Final Year Engineering throughout .
High School Darya Khan
Matric

Volunteer Experience
Help poor and old people regarding letter writing, form filling and hospitals at Self and my wife and
children

Cleaning trash thrown by man in nature.Help animals in need,Vegetable picking ,Tutoring, at Self
I have voluntarily checked many aspects of people living in the colony of WAPDA.

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Engr. Muhammad Zafar Paracha
Resident Engineer Mechanical(NJHEP) $3 Billion/ExTechnical Director (WAPDA)in Hydro Electric
Power and Industrial Engg

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