AHMED KHAN

Contact No.: +966-*********

E-Mail: acslmv@r.postjobfree.com

Scaling new heights of success and leaving a mark of excellence in assignments which involves analytical capabilities and professional growth in Maintenance Operations / Erection & Commissioning / Project Management with a growth-oriented organization of repute in Oil & Gas / Petrochemical industry

PROFILE SNAPSHOT

16 years of experience in Maintenance Operations, Project Management and Erection & Commissioning

Excellence in managing various project activities from conceptualization to execution including technical specifications, stage inspections, progress monitoring and manpower planning

Hands-on experience in performing entire maintenance operations for reducing breakdown / downtime & enhancing operational effectiveness of product

Proficient in administering erection & commissioning activities involving resource planning, team building and coordination with internal / external departments

Displayed skills in enhancing quality operations, optimizing resource & capacity utilization and escalating productivity & operational efficiencies while curtailing costs & expenses

Sound knowledge of working on Project Drawings, Logic Circuit Diagrams, ILD’s and P&ID’s

Acquainted with Saudi Aramco QMIS (Quality Management Information System), Saudi Aramco Engineering standards (SAES) & Awareness of Material Specification (SAMSS)

Expertise in managing troubleshooting, repairing & maintenance services in Oil, Gas & Petrochemical plants

Achievement oriented professional with excellent people management skills and expertise to manage change with ease

CORE COMPETENCIES

Effectuating condition based maintenance schedules to increase plant reliability

Identifying areas of obstruction and taking steps to rectify equipment through application of troubleshooting tools

Anchoring erection & commissioning and ensuring effective resource utilization to maximize the output

Administering overhauling work of equipment, modifications and some major repairs to improve efficiency by fault-finding and taking appropriate action as per company’s SOP

Administering installation & commissioning and conducting inspections to ensure operational effectiveness of utilities

Implementing various cost saving measures & modifications to achieve substantial reduction in expenditures and work within budget

Examining trends and performing root cause analysis to ensure processes are in place to prevent recurrence

Mapping planning, monitoring & implementing the technological changes to increase productivity

Leading & mentoring performance of team members to ensure efficiency in process operations and meeting of targets

Creating and sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities amongst team members

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Since May’11 ABS Consulting, Saudi Arabia as Sr. Instrument Inspector (SAP#70014856)

Since May’11 Saudi Aramco

Growth Path / Deputations:

May’11 – Jul’12 Sr. Instrument Inspector – Saudi Aramco (Karan Gas Facilities Plant)

Jul’12 – Till Date Sr. Instrument Inspector – Saudi Aramco (Wasit SRU & Utilities)

Key Result Areas:

Performed:

oRoutine site visits and recorded the surveillances in QMIS, issue proactive notices when required

oMaterial receiving inspection including all type of transmitter & panels as per the standards & Saudi Aramco approved vendor

oInspection for installation of Field Mounted Instruments, Junction Boxes, Local Panels, Pneumatic Leak Test of Air Line Tubing/ Impulse line tubing, Insulation Resistance test and Continuity Check for Instrument Cables as per Process Industry Practices (PIP) & SATR's

oCalibration Inspection of all type of transmitters and valves in calibration shop and on site

oInspection of installed conduits and cable trays as per Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings

Maintained record of all standard violation if the executed work deviates from Saudi Aramco codes & standards

Carried out focus assessment in order to ensure the quality.

Attended all safety meetings and ensured all the safety rules as per Saudi Aramco policy

Assessed RFI (request for inspection) submitted by the contractor, that the work to be inspected is complete and in compliance with Engineering Standard & Material specification and confirmed to the project requirements

Ensured that the works being taken is in good engineering practice and conforms to Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard, NFPA70 (NEC) & other relevant standards, project requirements, and scope of works with in the Control Room & Process Interface Buildings

Verified construction drawings covering ISS, P&ID, ILD and Wiring Details as per Standard Drawings

Understood & implemented P&ID's, hook-ups drawing, instrument loop diagram, instrument segment drawing, instrument mounting details, plan elevation drawing, location drawing, installation drawing, piping arrangement drawing, isometric drawing and wiring details

Reviewed instrument loop package, documentation of loop tested & packages, updated instrument database and checked up to date documentation, preparation and submitting of as-built drawings & data sheets

Jun’08 – Mar’11 Saudi Methanol Company (ARRAZI), SABIC, KSA as Instrument Inspector

Key Result Areas:

Carried out investigation of plant & equipment trips and providing remedial engineering recommendations to improve techniques to eliminate instruments failures rate

Prepared CM / PM Schedule for most critical control valves, SIS & equipment

Administering preparation of emergency shutdown / schedule turnaround instrumentation activities list based on equipment criticality and inspection reports using SAP & Meridium System

Managed inspection of control valves overhauling institu / outsitu based on findings providing recommendation to perform particular tasks / activities

Performed inspection & troubleshooting of all instrumentations associated with turbine & compressors

Inspected critical / important spare at warehouse to confirm proper specification & quality

Identifying Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF’s) based on Process Hazard Analysis (PHA/HAZOP), production / ECONOMICS loss, Causes & Effect diagrams / Control Narratives, P&ID’s, Data sheets, ILD’s, Alarm & Trip Schedules, Process Descriptions and Instrument Logic Diagrams (FBD/Ladder logic)

Basic data entry in Meridium software such as creating SIS & SIF, making SIL Assessment (Risk Matrix & Risk Assessment), making SIL Validation (Creating Safety Loop & Safety Loop Subsystem) and verifying results in Meridium (whether safety loop meets SIL requirement or not)

Generated & reviewed RIS recommendations (any changes, modifications & improvements) and followed-up for the implementation of same

Sep’04 – Apr’08 Dalda Pvt. Ltd., Karachi, Pakistan as Instrument Supervisor

Key Result Areas:

Managed ongoing construction activities on the plant site as per the instrument scope of work

Routine breakdown Maintenance & Troubleshooting.

Calibrated & maintained test status of instruments for process instruments

Accomplishments:

Reduced downtime by 35% through measures such as improving quality, Performance & availability at ARRAZI

Successfully executed plant expansion / modification / upgradation projects such as Saudi Methanol Company at ARRAZI – 5

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Aug’03 – Jun’04 Jubail United Petrochemical Company, Saudi Arabia as Instrument Lead man

May’99 – Apr’02 Pakistan Cables Ltd., Karachi, Pakistan as Calibration Officer

Jun’98 – Apr’99 Multi Tech Engineer at Pirkoh Gas Field, Baluchistan, Pakistan as Instrument Supervisor

ACADEMIC DETAILS

2007 B.Tech. (Electronics) from Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education Karachi, Pakistan

1996 Diploma of Associate Engineer in Instrumentation & Process Control Technology from Govt. Jamia Millia Polytechnic Institute, Karachi, Pakistan

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 21st June 1974

Permanent Address: House# 204, Shah Faisal Colony Block# 2, Karachi – 75230, Pakistan

Nationality: Pakistani

Marital Status: Married

Passport No.: RZ4100882 (Valid Till 08/06/2017)

Visa Status: Family Visa

Driving License: 5694257 (Valid Till 21/02/2021)

Location Preference: Middle East

Iqama#: 230-***-****

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