Tanvir Ahmad MSPM, BE(Mech)

Experience

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  Steam Turbine Ship

  Dec 1990 - Oct 1993

  Senior / Deputy Marine Engineering Officer

  Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of Shipboard machinery and Ship structure by effectively utilizing modern Reliability Centered Maintenance Regime:• High pressure Boilers and Steam Turbines.• Wide range of Diesel Engines,Turbo Generators, Air Compressors, Pumps and Centrifuges, Piping, Hydraulic and HVAC&R systems etc.• Electrical Generation and Distribution system.• Pneumatic control system of main and auxiliary machinery.

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  Government

  Nov 1993 - Jun 1998

  Deputy Manager Quality Assurance

  In-depth training and experience of development/ implementation of Quality Management System. Played a key role in implementation of ISO 9002:1994, ISO 10011:1993 Quality Management Systems in Dockyard and achieving its subsequent certification wherein Dockyard was the first Pakistani Defence Organization to earn a Quality Management System Certification back in 1998.Well versed with international Safety Standards. Hands on experience in ISO 9000 & ISO 14000 and internal Quality audits.Extensive exposure to safety procedures and their implementation to control potential hazards well in time. Show less

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  Gas Turbine Ship

  Jul 1998 - May 2000

  Chief Engineer/ Marine Engineering Officer

  Head of Marine Engineering Department onboard ship with Gas turbine mode of main propulsion. In that was responsible for the ship's structures, propulsion systems, electrical generation and distribution, domestic and associated mechanical services. Responsibilities also included the main and auxiliary machinery, engines, automatic and remote control systems, hydraulics, HVAC&R systems and electrical power generation and conversion equipment.

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  Government

  Jul 2001 - May 2003

  Manager Transport

  Directed and managed MT related affairs. Managed economical and timely 1st line, field and base repairs of MT vehicles. Managed spares, vehicles and documentation obtained through different sources. Training, evaluation and testing of MTDs. Inspection and checks of MT Pools.

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  Fleet Maintenance Group (FMG), Dockyard

  Jun 2003 - May 2004

  Commander Marine Engineering

  FMG is the hub of gas turbines. Looked after the maintenance and upkeep of machinery fitted onboard ships particularly Gas Turbines through RCM techniques while ensuring timely forecasting and availability of Spares and Expertise. Vibration Analysis, Endoscopic Inspections, Infrared Thermography, Field Oil Analysis, Motor Current Analysis and Ultrasonic techniques were employed on regular basis. Also incharge of installation/removal, partial stripping and buildup of gas turbines ( i.e Olympus, Tyne and Astazou) team.Training on propulsion Gas Turbines from M/s Rolls Royce, UK and on Main Propulsion Machinery from Devonport Management Limited (DML), Plymouth, UK was a unique experience, being one of the very few engineers in Pakistan Navy with such qualification. Show less

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  Government

  Jul 2004 - Apr 2010

  Managed the completion of shipbuilding projects amounting to US$ 20 Million and above from conceptual to the completion stage.This senior management position demanded contract management, formulation of strategies, detailed planning, monitoring, controlling and coordinating all ship construction activities while ensuring laid down shipbuilding and quality assurance/ control standards both inland (i.e KS&EW) and abroad (i.e M/s Marson Thailand, Yonca-Onuk JV at Istanbul, Turkey & CSOC Shanghai, China). Projects included small, medium size and large marine platforms of steel ranging from 220 tons to 3000 tons and vessels of composite materials ranging from 10 tons to 110 tons. Show less Responsible for installation/commissioning/operations and repair/maintenance of complete range of shore installed machinery (i.e diesel generators, HVAC&R systems, desalination plants etc). During the service life of machinery/equipment monitored failures, developed and evaluated proposed modifications and repair schemes, and supervised and evaluated equipment trials. To assist in these tasks had access to external organizations and liaised closely with civilian counterparts.Heavily involved with resource management, assigning and scheduling personnel, assets, equipment and finances to the task at hand. Also responsible for the provision of financial estimates or the progression of technical works requirements or maintenance programs.Undertook feasibility studies, Heat load calculations and Air balancing for installation of HVAC&R systems. Show less

  • Director Shipbuilding

    Jun 2006 - Apr 2010

  • Manager (Shore Installed Machinery)

    Jul 2004 - May 2006
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  National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Karachi Campus,

  May 2010 - Oct 2010

  Vice Principal

  As VP; I was responsible for administration of Engineering College having Mechanical, Electronics and Electrical Disciplines for awarding Graduate, Post Graduate and PhD degrees. The college is a constituent campus of National University of Science & Technology (NUST). The college also runs various Management and other professional programs. My team has achieved many milestones and still growing fast. Most important of all are efforts towards character building of students.

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  Government

  Nov 2010 - Nov 2011

  Member Technical

  For acquisition of F-22P frigate class ships, a Mission was stationed at Shanghai China. As Member (Tech), looked after the correct implementation of marine as well as weapon engineering aspects during design and construction of the ship as per the agreed specifications. Also performed duties in support of Ship including system specification, acquisition and through-life support, system certification, machinery trials, training and management of personnel.

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  Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited

  Dec 2011 - Apr 2012

  Member (Marine Engineering)

  Head of the inspection team to oversee the construction of platforms as per the agreed shipbuilding standards and practices i.e. ASTM, BS, CSQS, ISO etc.

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  Government

  May 2012 - Jul 2014

  A senior level engineering and general management position. Leading a team of six managers (marine engineering, weapon engineering, hull engineering, planning / estimation, ancillary/industrial support and shore services support) at Jinnah Naval Base (JNB), Ormara, Pakistan. Responsible for providing total engineering solutions and shore support to naval ships and crafts for defect diagnosis/ evaluation, maintenance, repair/ rebuild and to maintain Keep Alive regime onboard ships. The department has approx 1000 plus personnel including qualified engineers of all specializations and about 15 engineering work centers.Played a key role in development of technical infrastructure to support port services including upkeep of Fender system and Navigational aids of channel. Complete recovery and operations of ICCP system ( Impressed current cathodic protection), installed to protect ships as well as Jetties/piers. Responsible for supply chain management of Fuel farm of HSDO / Aviation Fuel and maintenance of fuel filtration system, fuel pumping station and fire fighting system. Activated and operated 3.7 MW Power House (Perkins Diesel Engines 750 KW x 5). Also managed 11 KV power distribution system along with its ancillaries (i.e. substations, switchboards, bus bars, transformers etc.). Show less

  • General Manager Ship Construction

    Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

  • General Manager Technical / Commander Technical Services

    May 2012 - Dec 2013
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  The World Bank

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2017

  Project Manager

  Worked as a Project Manger for implementation of ERP System across Karachi Port Trust funded by the World Bank. Also remained involved in the following areas:a. Preparation of Business plan and a Strategic Development plan.b. Strengthening Environmental Management by establishment of a certifiable EHS Management system (ISO 14001:2004 & OHSAS 18081 : 2007) at the port.c. Contract Management for Procurement of vessels.

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  Karachi Port Trust

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Consultant (Marine / Mechanical)

  ResponsibilitiesWill assist in the selection of a firm, which will undertake recovery / repairs of floating crafts and upkeep of existing workshops. Will provide technical assessment, facilitate change management, monitoring mechanisms and prepare project plans. The detailed description of tasks is gives below:Description of Tasks• Will undertake technical assessment to determine the scope of repair work.• Assist in selection of firm on the basis of firm’s credentials. • Monitor and provide feedback on maintenance activities. • Review and provide feedback on draft maintenance agreement.• Prepare progress and status reports and, present to management.• Recommend methodology for capacity building of existing workshops and work force.• Resolve issues to facilitate their resolution in so far as is possible. Show less

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  NanoPhos

  May 2018 - Feb 2022

  Freelance Consultant
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  Salateen Syndicate (Pvt) Ltd

  Feb 2022 - now

  Project Director (Maritime)

  Overseeing Manning and O&M of LNG Compatible Tugs at Port Qasim Authority.