Project Engineer (Mechanical)

SAIF ULLAH KHAN (P.Eng)

Diploma in Project Management ISO 9001:2000 Lead Auditor NEBOSH IGC Certified IOSH MS Certified API 653 Certified BGAS Gr-2 Certified Welding Inspection Certified ASNT Level-2 (MPT, LPT, UT, RT) Primavera P6 Certified Saudi Aramco WPR CNC Machining Centre Certified 3D CAD/CAM Certified H2S & SCBA Certified DACUM Expert Mob: +966-**-*******; Email: **********@*****.*** ; Driving License: KSA; Location: Jubail, KSA ; Iqama: Transferable SUMMARY

Having 10+ years of experience in the field of Project Engineering, Planning & Management, ISO Audits, Welding Inspection, Blasting & Non-Critical Coating Inspection, Non-Destructing Testing (NDT), Aboveground Storage Tanks Construction and Repair, QC, Steel Structure, HSE and Pipeline Inspections. I would like to make effective and valuable contribution & value additions to the best of my abilities to an organization which provides opportunity to contribute, grow and excel along with emerging individual growth by applying my professional skills. Extensive theoretical and practical knowledge with ability to lead a team and help them achieve daily targets. Excellent command over written and verbal communication, positive attitude with good decision-making skills, possesses excellent technical knowledge and ability to handle multiple tasks. EDUCATION

MS Industrial Engineering & Management Punjab University, Lahore 2020-22 1st Division PG Diploma (Business Administration) Virtual University, Lahore 2018-19 1st Division BSc (Mechanical Engineering) UET Peshawar 2009-13 1st Division Professional Engineer Pakistan Engineering Council 2023 - Diploma in Project Management Oxford Home Study Centre 2024 - EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Plant Inspector, Axis Inspection Services, Jubail May, 2024 Client: Sipchem, Jubail, KSA (Shutdown)

• Representative for client as Approved Plant Inspector in Sipchem TAM 2024 (Area: Utility)

• Perform Pre, External and Final inspections on equipment such as API Tanks, Pressure Vessel, Boiler, Column, Drum, Filter, Heat Exchanger, Furnace and Incinerator as per specified in T/A scope of work

• To perform required welding inspection, rubber lining inspection, attend pressure test for equipment

• To determine the need of NDT and/or inspection check that are not originally planned as part of the T/A scope within less than 24-hours from the inspection starting date

• To follow up equipment/piping repair inspection, T/A IWS recommendations and additional NDT’s request

• To Raise inspection work sheet (IWS) as needed for unplanned recommended work

• To produces inspection report for inspected equipment and gathers the inspection findings NDT team for compilation and inclusion in final area inspection report

• To liaise with owner upon further analysis that may require.

• To prepare and deliver a daily report on the equipment condition to the area inspection supervisor

• Summarizing shutdown activities and recommendations for improvements.

• Develop Inspection summary & finding for any required immediate action

• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities and prepare comprehensive reports Plant Inspector, Al Yamama Group, Jubail Feb, 2024 – Mar 2024 Client: Advanced Petrochemical Company, Jubail, KSA (Shutdown)

• Representative for client as Approved Plant Inspector in APC Plant TAM 2024

• Equipment: API Tanks, Vessels, Drums, Heat Exchanger, Piping, Economizer

• Perform shutdown activities, ensuring efficient scheduling of tasks while considering given time.

• Conduct equipment inspections, identify maintenance needs and assess equipment condition.

• Inspection of equipment to diagnose & resolve issues to minimize downtime & ensure plant operation safety.

• Coordinate for specialized maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance of codes & standards.

• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities and prepare comprehensive reports

• Summarizing shutdown activities and recommendations for improvements. Mechanical Engineer - Al Qasim Constructions Feb, 2018 – Dec, 2023

• Worked with renowned firms involved in energy sector

• Responsible for leading Projects Teams to execute assigned Mechanical projects

• Prepare/Review & implement project plans such as Project Execution, Risk Management, Quality, HSE etc

• Manage and coordinate a team of multi discipline Engineers to achieve a safe and cost-effective results through timely resolution of technical and engineering issues.

• Participate in the preparation of tender packages, tendering process, evaluation of tenders and submissions with appropriate recommendations to relevant tender Committees.

• Participate in the processing and resolution and Variations and Contractor claims.

• Participate in the review and evaluation of the Contractor capabilities and financials

• Generate and maintain risk registers to ensure that risks are managed and mitigated.

• Interface with end users/stakeholders including Government and Statutory authorities and other third-parties.

• Participate and provides input to support project schedule, project cost, budget, contract administration, progress reporting, change management and gate approval activities.

• Participate in the review and development of company procedures and guidelines as and when assigned.

• Provide advice and guidance in project planning, project execution, and/or project control

• Assist in resolving project management problems related to project planning deficiencies, project quality defects (in Engineering, Procurement, or Construction), schedule slippages, and potential cost over runs

• Work closely with all teams to identify portfolio risks and opportunities

• Formulate and implement strategies to improve project planning, cost, schedule, and/or quality

• Evaluate existing tools, methodologies, best practices and technologies to enhance project planning/execution

• Lead internal or external problem-solving teams as directed by management

• Participate in teams responsible for development/implementation of standards, guidelines, instructions, policies and procedures, surveys or other content on an as-required basis. Project Execution Engineer - Marcon Saudi Arabia Nov, 2015 - Jan, 2018

• Responsible for office and site works at Saudi Aramco Riyadh Refinery

• Coordination with the Saudi Aramco PMT & works divisions for different project activities related to aboveground storage tanks as per API 650, API 653 and SAES-D108

• Preparation of costing sheets of all the activities performed at work sites

• Coordination with execution team & production team of Samsung EPC for all activities of Riyadh Clean Transportation of Fuel (RCTF) project at Saudi Aramco Riyadh Refinery

• Managed consumables and spare parts inventory, employing strategies to reduce downtime and enhance cost efficiency.

• Preparation of Project Execution Plans and Schedules as per the Saudi Aramco requirements for:

Hydro Testing of API Tanks and Pipelines

API Aboveground Storage Tank Construction

API Aboveground Storage Tank Repairing

Blasting & Painting

Tank Cleaning

NDT Testings (UT, MPT, RT)

Vacuum Box Testing (VBT) Procedure etc.

• Supervision of teams involved in welding, fabrication, blasting and coating works at work site

• Preparing all the project documents related to welding, fabrication, blasting & coating activities

• Experience of working on the following coating systems:

APCS-1A

APCS-1D

APCS-2A

APCS-2H

APCS-3

APCS-4

APCS-11C

• Coordination with the internal QC team and Inspection team from Saudi Aramco, mainly on Welding, Blasting, Critical and Non-Critical Coating and NDT Processes

• Conducting safety checks of site works including welding operations, blasting & coating operations as per the guidelines of Saudi Aramco Safety Standards

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Bestway Cement Ltd, Chakwal, Pakistan Jan, 2015 - Oct, 2015

• Took charge of leading a dedicated maintenance team comprising 02 Supervisors and 25 workers, ensuring smooth operations and efficient completion of tasks.

• Demonstrated expertise by successfully conducting comprehensive training sessions on the complete cement plant layout, covering all equipment and their respective functions.

• Oversaw and supervised both routine and non-routine mechanical operations in the cement mills area, ensuring adherence to maintenance schedules and quality standards.

• Played a pivotal role in the maintenance of various critical equipment, such as conveyor belts, bucket elevators, static separator, roller press, cyclones, Induced draft/forced draft fans, dynamic separator (o-sepa), and cement grinding ball mill.

• Strategically planned, directed, and managed key mechanical activities within the cement mill area, guaranteeing optimal performance and productivity.

• Developed meticulous plans and efficiently managed maintenance tasks for routine shutdowns or unexpected breakdowns, minimizing disruptions and maximizing uptime.

• Responsible for arrangement and maintain the consumables and spare parts inventory, implementing effective strategies to minimize downtime and optimize costs.

• Implemented and enforced stringent safety procedures during shutdowns and routine maintenance activities, ensuring a secure work environment for all personnel involved.

• Maintained strict compliance with environmental rules and regulations in line with the esteemed Bestway HSE standards, prioritizing safety, sustainability, and responsible practices. Mechanical Works Engineer - Al Rehman Engineers, Lahore Aug, 2013 – Dec, 2014

• Assumed leadership role as the head of a skilled team of supervisors and 15 technicians, overseeing their daily operations and ensuring their effective coordination.

• Responsible for designing, planning, and overseeing the fabrication and assembly of mechanical components, systems, and structures, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project specifications.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative fabrication solutions, utilizing advanced engineering tools and techniques to optimize production processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

• Conduct thorough analysis & testing of fabricated products, identifying & resolving issues/deficiencies, providing technical guidance & support to ensure successful operation of mechanical systems.

• Exercised meticulous planning, direction, and management of critical mechanical functions, ensuring their smooth execution and timely completion.

• Efficiently managed consumables and spare parts inventory, implementing strategic measures that significantly reduced downtime and optimized costs for the organization.

• Prioritized safety as a core value, implementing and enforcing rigorous safety procedures during shutdowns and routine maintenance activities, to foster a secure working environment for all personnel

• Demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility by strictly adhering to rules & regulations outlined in the HSE standards by ensuring compliance, actively contributed to the organization's sustainability goals PROJECTS EXECUTED

S.No. Project Title End User Vendor Type of Work

1

RCTF - Riyadh Clean

Transportation Fuel

Saudi Aramco Riyadh Refinery

Maintenance of Storage

Tanks

2 Onshore Maintain Potential Project Saudi Aramco

Arabian Pipe &

Coating Company

Coatings

3

South Compression Haradh

Pipelines

Saudi Aramco Zamil Steel Structural Steel

4

RCTF - Riyadh Clean

Transportation Fuel

Saudi Aramco Samsung EPC

Maintenance of Storage

Tanks

5

Upgrade Closed Drain &

Dewatering Systems at RRD

Saudi Aramco M.R. Al-Khathlan

Maintenance of Storage

Tanks

6

Fabrication & Erection of Steel

Storage Tanks

Pak Arab Refinery AQC Pvt Ltd Welding / Coating / NDT 7

Fabrication and Erection of Steel

Storage Tanks

WAPDA AQC Pvt Ltd Welding / Coating / NDT

8

Fabrication and Erection of Clinker

Feed Bucket Elevator

Bestway Cement

Limited

AQC Pvt Ltd Fabrication, Welding

9

Construction of 12-meter dia Oil

Storage Steel Tank

PARCO Refinery,

Multan

AQC Pvt Ltd

Planning, Fabrication,

Welding, Coating, NDT

10

Fabrication of Piping Spools for Oil

Refinery

Attock Oil Refinery,

Rawalpindi

AQC Pvt Ltd

Planning, Fabrication,

Welding, Coating, NDT

11

Construction of 14-meter dia Oil

Storage Steel Tank

Pakistan State Oil AQC Pvt Ltd

Planning, Fabrication,

Welding, Coating, NDT

PROFESSIONAL COURSES

• Diploma in Project Management – Oxford Home Study Centre

• API 653 – Aboveground Storage Tanks Inspector

• BGAS Gr-2 – Coating Inspector

• ASNT NDT Level-II (UT, MT, PT, RT) – IITS Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• ASNT NDT Level-II (UT) – SGS Pakistan

• Advanced Welding Inspection Certificate (API & ASME Codes): National Technical Training Council

• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor – ACS Global Program

• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Associate TM (Certificate No. 938***********)

• ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Associate TM (Certificate No. 252***********)

• NEBOSH IGC in OH&S by The National Examination Board in OS&H, UK

• IOSH MS by Institution of Occupational Safety & Health, UK

• Primavera P6 by Pakistan Industrial Technical Assistance Centre Lahore (Certificate No.032655)

• Primavera Online Basic Course by planningengineer.net (June, 2021)

• Hydrogen Sulfide & SCBA by Arabian Safety Training Centre (Certificate No. AS0029681)

• Industrial Health & Safety at Saudi Aramco Riyadh Refinery, KSA

• Saudi Aramco Approved Work Permit Receiver (Cold, Hot, Confined Space Entry, Release)

• Logistics Management by SMEDA, Ministry of Industries & Production

• Fundamentals of Freight Forwarding & Shipping - SMEDA, Ministry of Industries & Production

• International Commercial Terms & Cargo Laws - SMEDA, Ministry of Industries & Production

• Predictive & Preventive Maintenance - SMEDA, Ministry of Industries & Production

• HSE for Manufacturing and Engineering - SMEDA, Ministry of Industries & Production

• Safety in the Utility Industry by University of Buffalo, The State University of New York

• Engineering Project Management: Initiating & Planning by Rice University, Houston, Texas

• Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets by Duke University, Durham, North Carolina

• Foundation of Project Management by Google via Coursera

• Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees by University of Minnesota, Minneapolis via Coursera

• Improve Personnel Effectiveness at Secretariat Training Institute, Islamabad

• Basic Life Support, First Aid and Fire Safety at PITAC Lahore

• DACUM Facilitator Training by NAVTTC-GIZ Pakistan

• Distance Education and E-Learning in TVET by SESRIC, Turkey

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