Mechanical Engineer & Sanitation Operations Leader

Shaik Uduman Nazar Kalai Abdul Hameed

Email: ***********@*****.*** Mobile: +1-437-***-**** Hamilton, ON, Canada SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional with 33 years of experience in creative leadership, strategic planning, systems development, operational overhauls, preventive maintenance, cable manufacturing, food production, and industrial sanitation.

• Dedicated Mechanical Engineer (B.E. Mechanical – Bangalore University) with solid knowledge of technologies, tools, fabricating equipment, testing, and improving prototypes.

• Experienced in food production, industrial sanitation, GMP, HACCP, SSOP, WHMIS, allergen control, and audit-ready cleaning and documentation in bakery manufacturing environment.

• Punctual and reliable individual with a strong attendance record; able to work effectively as part of a team or independently with minimal supervision.

• Quick learner who follows instructions and applies practical problem-solving skills with a safety-conscious approach.

• Awarded Employee of the Year at Riyadh Cables six times during 14 years; organized with strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Saudi ARAMCO Registered Contractor: Supervised construction in ARAMCO communities, refineries, bulk plants, hospitals, airbases including communication, civil, electrical, and mechanical construction, equipment installation, erection, and commissioning.

• Project Supervision & Quality: Monitored procurement and construction quality; obtained work permits; coordinated with ARAMCO project teams, QA/QC, and Loss Prevention groups.

• Specific ARAMCO Projects: LPG purging facilities, fuel-oil blending, actuator installation in MOVs, regeneration works, steam and condensate lines, plumbing, woodworking, painting, and civil construction.

• Food Production & Sanitation: Experienced in bakery production operations, routine and deep sanitation of production lines, mixers, conveyors, ovens, packaging equipment, chemical handling, allergen cleaning, pre-operational inspections, and maintaining sanitation logs as per GMP/HACCP/SSOP.

• Material Handling: Experienced in material handling and operating overhead cranes. Forklift operation with Ontario certification.

• Machine Shop & Tool Room: Tool Design Engineering, production and tool-manufacturing operations, shop-floor supervision. Lathes, milling, shapers, surface grinders, jig boring, radial drilling, measuring tools/gauges.

• Fabrication: Structural and sheet-metal fabrication, structure development, ARC, TIG and MIG welding, plasma cutting, and shearing equipment.

• Mechanical Maintenance: Manage industrial mechanical maintenance, prepare preventive maintenance schedules, coordinate breakdown repairs, maintain machine tools, diesel engines, generators, compressors, dryers, pumps, heat exchangers, and HVAC.

• Cable Manufacturing: Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader with excellent knowledge of Southwire Continuous Rod (SCR) and copper rod plant operations, shaft furnaces, gearboxes, cooling towers, vertical turbine pumps.

• Stores & Warehouse: Experienced as Spare Parts Store, Stores, and Warehouse In-Charge.

• Production Supervision: Led a complete production line in a water-geyser manufacturing unit as Factory Shift Supervisor.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

August 2026 – Present Walmart Remodel Host

• Support store remodel activities by maintaining organized work areas and assisting with product movement, stocking, displays, signage, and general store readiness.

• Follow safety procedures, maintain a clean work environment, and work cooperatively with associates and customers during remodel operations.

• Stock products safely and accurately, maintain FIFO rotation, keep displays fully stocked, signed, clean, and organized.

October 2023 – May 2025 Aspire Bakery, Ancaster Production Operator, Maintenance Technician & Sanitation Associate

• Operated production equipment safely and efficiently while following production schedules, quality standards, GMPs, and workplace safety procedures.

• Performed daily routine and deep sanitation of production lines, mixers, conveyors, ovens, proofers, packaging machines, and food contact surfaces to prevent contamination and ensure food safety.

• Followed Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), HACCP, GMP, WHMIS, and allergen control programs; safely handled industrial cleaning chemicals and sanitizers.

• Completed pre-operational sanitation inspections, mid-shift cleaning, post-production washdowns, and documented sanitation activities, chemical concentrations, and cleaning checklists for QA compliance.

• Disassembled and reassembled machinery for sanitation and preventive maintenance; supported troubleshooting, equipment checks, cleaning, and minor repairs to maintain production continuity.

• Maintained clean, organized, and audit-ready production and sanitation areas, tools, and storage.

• Worked as part of the production, maintenance, and sanitation team to meet output, quality, housekeeping, and food safety requirements.

April 2019 – April 2023 Construction Supervisor Public Works Department, Government Registered Contractor Chennai, India

• Supervised civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, woodworking, painting, and related construction activities.

• Coordinated workers, materials, equipment, quality requirements, and project activities to support safe and timely completion.

• Monitored work progress and supported coordination with project stakeholders, contractors, and site personnel.

January 2003 – November 2018 Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader / Spare Parts Store & Warehouse In-Charge Riyadh Cables, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Led mechanical maintenance activities and supported preventive maintenance, breakdown response, equipment troubleshooting, and repairs.

• Managed spare parts, stores, and warehouse activities, including inventory organization and material availability.

• Supported maintenance of cable manufacturing equipment and copper rod plant systems, including shaft furnace, gearbox, cooling tower, and vertical turbine pump equipment.

• Assisted senior mechanics and technicians with repairing, testing, and updating mechanical and plumbing equipment as required.

• Maintained plant equipment and supported reliable production operations through planned maintenance and timely breakdown response.

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

• Mechanical maintenance of industrial equipment, preventive maintenance planning, breakdown coordination.

• Food production sanitation, deep cleaning, allergen cleaning, chemical handling, GMP/HACCP/SSOP compliance.

• Machine shop operations: lathe, milling, shaping, surface grinding, jig boring, radial drilling, measuring instruments, gauges, hand/power tools.

• Fabrication: structural and sheet-metal, ARC/TIG/MIG welding, plasma cutting, shearing.

• Material handling, overhead crane, forklift operation (Ontario Certified), warehouse support. EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) – Bangalore University, Bangalore, India. CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

• Ontario First Aid Certification

• Ontario Forklift Operator Certification / Training

• Quality Control Management Certification Course

• Member, Saudi Council of Engineers

CORE WORKPLACE ATTRIBUTES

• Reliable, punctual, safety-conscious, and organized.

• Strong mechanical, maintenance, fabrication, production, construction, and sanitation background.

• Able to work independently or collaboratively with minimal supervision.

• Customer-focused, approachable, adaptable, and committed to quality work.

• Strong communication, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

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