Usman Hameed

Experience

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  Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

  Engineering Intern

  2 Weeks Internship from 5th-17th January '15

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  Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Engineering Intern

  6 weeks Internship in Machinery maintenance department.

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  National Engineering Services Pakistan (Pvt) Limited (NESPAK)

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

  Junior Engineer

  Junior Engineer in P&M Division

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  Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC)

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  Graduate Engineering Trainee

  Worked as Project Engineer to install and commission Dewatering system of an Open Pit Coal Mine. Reconciled the project progress and ensured quality against construction plans. Developed a commissioning procedure of sequence wise testing for each segment. Project tracking helped in timely operations of the critical dewatering operations which was a bottleneck in mining progress.o Responsible for excavation safety and field density testo Project coordinator for installation and quality controlo Prepared testing and commissioning planso Performed installation of ultrasonic flowmeters and gageso Prepared As-builts and operation philosophy Show less

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  Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC)

  Jul 2018 - now

  Leading the technical engineering team for new projects with key responsibilities, including: o Evaluation and Procurement of Electric Mining Dump Trucks: Spearheading the pilot testing initiative with four 70-ton electric mining dump trucks. o Equipment Selection for Mine Expansion: Overseeing the selection of fixed and mobile equipment, including loading, hauling, and auxiliary fleets, to support expanded operations. o Technology Selection for Train Loading Station: Evaluating and selecting technologies for an EPC project aimed at building a train loading station to meet mine expansion and supply requirements. o Alternative Power Strategy Development: Designing and implementing a renewable energy-focused strategy for the mining site, including deploying a cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to replace diesel generators and improve energy efficiency. o Hazard Area Classification (HAC) Compliance: Collaborating with explosion experts from REMBE Germany to perform HAC assessments, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Show less Managed a team of maintenance engineers, technicians, and supervisors on a mining project, overseeing the maintenance of the loading fleet, hauling fleet, auxiliary equipment, crushing stations, stacker reclaimers, and loading silos.Key Responsibilities: o Supervised the maintenance of Komatsu PC2000 and PC1250 Loading Fleets and Komatsu HD785 Hauling Fleets. o Directed maintenance operations for TONLY 70-ton mining dump trucks and an auxiliary fleet of loaders, graders, and dozers. o Performed maintenance and top-end overhauls of MTU 16V4000 Series Diesel Power Generators. o Led improvement projects to enhance operational reliability and reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR). o Prepared critical spare part lists for procurement and warehousing teams. o Managed contractor activities, ensuring compliance with maintenance KPIs. o Fostered effective communication with contractors, maintenance teams, project teams, services teams, other engineering divisions, and support teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Show less Reported to the Manager of Maintenance, with responsibility for managing the transition and growth of the maintenance department as it shifted from the project phase to commercial operations. This involved implementing new operational philosophies and regimes while addressing rework requirements from the EPC phase.Key Responsibilities: o Designed a reliability scheme for the pumping station to support power plant operations o Developed maintenance plans and budgets for machinery and asset upkeep o Ensured operational reliability during unforeseen challenges, including monsoon and flooding conditions o Additionally, Supervised electrical operations, leading a team of electrical engineers o Established Leading Indicators targets and a compliance framework for the department Show less Part of the Project Engineering team, responsible for managing the construction of various facilities, including pump houses and the mine services facility.Key Projects: Coal Handling System: Oversaw the construction and commissioning of a coal handling system comprising: 1200-ton/hour crushing units Conveyor systems with a tripper car Coal samplers and associated structural works, including transfer towers Mine Services Facility: Managed the construction of six maintenance yards featuring: Workshops, warehouses, and auxiliary equipment repair shops Capacity to maintain a fleet of 150+ dump trucks and 30+ excavators Pumping Stations: Water Supply Pumping Station: Designed and installed a water supply pumping station for the power plant, including: 4 x 750 m³ pumps, 18,000 m³ capacity ponds, and a 3.5-km pipeline Mechanical installations of valves, flow meters, pressure gauges, and an overhead crane Fire Pumping Station: Built an NFPA-compliant fire pumping station equipped with: A water treatment station, storage tanks, and a pumping facility to support the mine site’s fire water network Dewatering System Installation and Commissioning: Monitoring project progress and ensuring quality aligned with construction plans Developing commissioning procedures with sequence-wise testing for each segment Tracking project progress to enable timely operation of critical dewatering systems, addressing a significant bottleneck in mining progress Reviewed and analyzed drawings related to the mechanical scope Coordinated installation and conducted quality control, including welding inspections Prepared testing and commissioning plans for the systems Installed ultrasonic flow meters and gauges Developed as-built documentation and formulated operational philosophies Show less I was assigned additional role of HSE Engineer to play my part in transforming the existing HSE system from Dupont to Queensland Safety Health and Management System (SHMS) to align our operation with the Australian mining standards in accordance with the company’s objectiveso Assisted in developing Standards and SOPs across the site as per requirement of SHMS systemo Conducted the audit of entire site as Internal Auditor before external audit of SHMSo Became the Standard champion of SHMS standard – Safe Method and Work Design Show less

  • Manager Technical Projects

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Senior Maintenance Engineer

    Apr 2021 - Dec 2023

  • Lead Maintenance Engineer

    Jul 2019 - Mar 2021

  • Lead Project Engineer

    Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Health Safety and Environment Engineer – Project

    Jul 2018 - Sept 2018