AHMED KHAN
Contact No.: +966-*********
E-Mail: ***********@*****.***
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-***-****