Faisal Abbas

Experience

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  Agricultural Mechanization Research Institute, Multan

  May 2016 - Jun 2016

  Engineer Intern
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  Mott MacDonald - MM Pakistan JV

  Jun 2019 - May 2020

  Agricultural Engineer

  Worked as an Agricultural Engineer in the Punjab Govt. Project “Establishment of Model Farms Linked with Improved Supply Chain and Value Addition (EMFP)” at Central & Southern Punjab.• Inspected agricultural machinery used in the farming of potatoes, citrus & mango for the grant release.• Monitored & evaluated agricultural machinery used for orchid farming and potato farming.• Facilitated farmers' capacity building in the effective utilization of agricultural machinery.• Supported farming community for international certifications (Global GAP)• Conducted implementation and grant approval surveys in Punjab province.• Coordinated with concerned departmental officials regarding an ongoing project.• Provided Technical assistance to the vendors of agricultural machinery. Show less

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  Anchor Commodities (PVT) Limited

  Jun 2020 - Sept 2021

  Irrigation Engineer
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  Asian Development Bank (ADB)

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

  Worked as an Agricultural Engineer in the project “TA 9838-PAK: Enhancing Technology-Based Agriculture and Marketing in Rural Punjab” in Districts Sheikhupura, Hafizabad, Okara & Pakpattan. The project was funded by the Asian Development Bank.• Organized pilot machine demonstrations using NEW HOLLAND combine harvesters, Dafengmaize cob pickers, and Kubota Rice Harvesters for wheat, maize, and rice harvesting respectively.• Evaluated machine performance and compared pilot machinery with outdated harvesting models.• Analyzed the impact of moisture content on mechanized harvesting.• Performed moisture analysis of maize/wheat straws and grains using the oven-dry method.• Conducted midline surveys for pilot study interventions.• Assisted farmers in implementing an ICT-based direct marketing platform and pilot machinery.• Trialed climate change adaptation field trials for rice (DSR) & wheat sowing (ZERO-TILL drill). Show less Worked as an Agricultural Engineer in the project “Preparing the Punjab Agriculture Markets Development Project 53070-002” at Lahore. The project was funded by the Asian Development Bank.• Performed comprehensive agricultural supply chain/value chain surveys in Punjab province.• Interviewed Punjab province’s pulses and potato importers/exporters, & Surveyed processingfactories/plants.• Surveyed Lahore’s fruit and vegetable markets and prepared a feasibility report for a new market model.• Digitized fruit and vegetable market data. (Mobile Mandi Application)• Collaborated with Finnish Consulting Group Asia (FCGA) to collect business turnover data frompublic and private markets and market committees in Punjab province. Show less

  • Agricultural Engineer

    Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Agricultural Engineer

    Oct 2021 - Dec 2021
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  Anchor Commodities (PVT) Limited

  Jan 2023 - Nov 2023

  Irrigation Engineer

  Worked as an Irrigation Engineer in the project “Punjab Irrigated-Agriculture Productivity Improvement Project (PIPIP)” in the Punjab Province. The project was funded by the World Bank.• Supervised the irrigation infra-structure system construction & installation.• Prepared valve schedule, water requirement calculation & irrigation material quantities calculation.• Coordinated with Client/Consultant representative for the on-site progress.• Conduct regular audits to ensure that irrigation systems are installed and maintained as per design specifications.• Addressed and rectify any issues related to irrigation system performance during and after construction.• Oversaw the project adherence to contractual agreements, approved drawings, & client satisfaction.• Managed labor & budgets arranged material deliveries and materials verification.• Assumed complete responsibility to officially commission the system. Show less

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  Al Ghurair

  Dec 2023 - Nov 2024

  Landscaping Engineer

  Worked as an Irrigation/Landscape Engineer in different govt building projects at Abu Dhabi Emirate. The consultant for these projects was IFM PROVIS. • Maintained the landscaping sites of DCT (Department of Culture and Tourism), ITC (Integrated Transport Centre), ADAFSA (Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority) ADLOC (Abu Dhabi Local Operations Center), and Al Ain Zoo.• Managed & supervised all the operations related to the Landscape and Irrigation system in Abu Dhabi including Al Ain & Western Region.• Monitored the implementation of corrective and preventive maintenance schedules and completion of the landscape irrigation system.• Supervised all operations of date palm oasis (400+ date palm trees) from pollination to harvesting. • Managed multi-cultural labor on-site/remotely, site budgeting & SLA as approved contractually.• Ensured compliance with HSE protocols, aligning with UAE regulations to enhance safety and reduce workplace incidents.• Collaborated with consultants to review irrigation systems and provide technical input.• Compiled snag reports before site handover & site surveys before bidding tendering.• Ensured all assistance was given to the tendering department about all aspects of the irrigation system & Landscape both before and during the contract.• Client liaison & reporting and well-versed with the CAFM system to achieve the KPIs.• Observed, checked, and documented work execution as per approved methods. Show less

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  Al Dhafra Irrigation Systems LLC

  Nov 2024 - now

  Irrigation Engineer

  Contract: 102/3SR Operation & Maintenance of the Landscaping Assets on Abu Dhabi Island - North EastClient: Abu Dhabi City Municipality Consultant: PARSONS