
Timeline
About me
Technical lead | Maintenance Manager | Expert in Electrical & Instrumentation Services | Leading shutdowns & outages | Proven track record at ICI Pakistan Limited
Education

Crescent model higher secondary school
2008 - 2010Gce a-levels mathematics, physics & chemistry 2a*, 1aActivities and Societies: Was head Proctor for the duration of my college education.

Crescent model higher secondary school
2006 - 2008Gce o-levels sciences 7a, 1b
Lahore university of management sciences
2010 - 2014Bachelor of science (bs) electrical engineeringActivities and Societies: Rugby team, IEEE, SPADES
Experience
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Spades (society for promotion and development of engineering and science)
Jun 2011 - Jan 2012Event head
Punjab industrial estates development and management company
Jun 2012 - Jul 2012InternOperations and Maintenance
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Descon integrated projects limited (dipl)
Jul 2012 - Aug 2012InternProject Management

Ufone
Jun 2013 - Aug 2013InternWorked on a project on purpose and working of Power Control, OVSF and Scrambling Codes in 3G

Man diesel & turbo
Dec 2013 - Jan 2014Intern
Eastern testing services
Nov 2014 - Nov 2014InternSurface Well Testing, Drill Stem Testing

Ici pakistan limited
Jan 2015 - Jan 2024Key accomplishments include:* Spearheaded the execution of SHE actions across multiple teams, ensuring all Section targets were met while enhancing workplace safety standards by 30% within one year through rigorous training programs.* Reviewed and controlled revenue expenditure effectively, achieving a cost reduction of 15% in operational expenses by identifying inefficiencies in resource allocation and implementing targeted strategies.* Supervised E&I maintenance activities for Utilities and PowerGen plants which maximized equipment availability to 95%, significantly reducing downtime through improved scheduling of preventive maintenance tasks.* Led comprehensive investigations into critical equipment failures that resulted in a 40% decrease in repetitive breakdown incidents by addressing root causes with actionable insights and solutions.* Maintained an updated list of plant shutdown jobs that resulted in a 100% implementation rate during scheduled outages, optimizing operational efficiency during critical maintenance periods.* Monitored spares consumption meticulously to prevent equipment outages due to non-availability of parts; achieved a 20% reduction in inventory holding costs while ensuring all necessary components were always on hand.Skills: Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Management, Safety Health Environment (SHE), Cost Control, Project Management. Show less ACHIEVEMENTS: • Currently looking after the maintenance of 2x45 tph and 2x80 tph Coal Fired Boilers with 3MW and 18MW Extraction Steam turbines including their plant auxiliaries. • Successfully Managing CAPEX/OPEX of $700,000.• Successful maintenance and troubleshooting of plant DCS based on Siemens S7-400 redundant architecture and ABB Winmation. • Prepared a thorough plan for capital, revenue and inventory budget management regarding maintenance of the plant.• Looking after the maintenance of 18MW Turbo generator/Steam turbine with WOODWARD Micronet Plus governor and Bentley Nevada 3500M protection system.• First-hand knowledge of working with Siemens and ABB VFD/Soft starters with a maximum power rating of 400KW.• Currently leading Safety Improvement Team (SIT) representing E&I at the Soda Ash works site.PROJECTS• Successfully involved in commissioning of 75 KTPA light ash production plant expansion project. Led commissioning of plant DCS based on Siemens S7-400 redundant hardware and PCS 7 & all 11kV plant HT switch gear. • Erection and commissioning of 1.5 MW, 11kV Diesel generator for plant Black start-up and synchronized running. • Design, erection and commissioning of HP steam (32Bar) Vent valve with silencer for steam header pressure control duty. • Design and installation of a CCTV system for surveillance and monitoring of plant equipment at the CFB Power plant.• Installation of load-shed control system for CFB Power plant.• Area, MCC and HT room lighting automation using Photo/motion switches at CFB Power plantFATs:• Carried out FAT of 7 11kV HT switchgear panels (5 Incomers and 2 feeders) at Schneider Electric Factory in SITE area, Karachi. Show less • Independently looking after the maintenance of Services & Utilities area.• Directing and controlling the daily planning and execution of all maintenance-related activities.• Procurement of Instrument spares, tools and consumables through the procurement department keeping in view their consumption and Min/Max Level for optimization of inventory level.• Perform and review detail engineering activities like preparation of data sheets/specifications, material requisitions, purchase requisitions for all instrumentation items• Execution of predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance jobs through SAP for maintenance of history, reducing the downtime and increasing the reliability of Instrumentation.• Comprehensive planning and scheduling of I & C works for major turnarounds and short shutdowns. Responsibilities include daily job planning, the arrangement of resources required by the technical team, job supervision, quality assurance, and daily progress monitoring.• Preparation and control of capital and revenue budget regarding instrumentation of plant.• Preparation, implementation and follow-up of training plans for instrument staff on the basis of TNA (Training Need Analysis) for improvement of their skills. Show less • Successfully completed project commissioning and responsible for maintenance of 2x50 T/hr Circulating Fluidized Boilers and 15MW extraction condensing steam turbine including plant auxiliaries for power generation & plant steam requirement.• The auxiliaries include coal conveying and crushing system, limestone conveying and crushing system, waste removal system, compressed air system and cooling water system.• Major responsibilities before commissioning included verification of installation with designsand suggesting solutions and modifications where necessary• Successfully identified and captured opportunities for improvement in equipment maintainability and reliability using Reliability Centered Maintenance methodology• Designed maintenance strategies, procedures and methods to improve efficiency and quality as well as interfacing with the SAP maintenance management system to support service planning and execution• Developed complete plant inventory to ensure reliable supply of spare parts and replacement equipment • Coached and counselled employees on job performance and teamwork.• Participated in commissioning activities of DCS (Siemens S7-400), Control system Field Instrumentation for 15MW Power Project.• Gained working knowledge on configuration and integration of SEIMENS S7 Series (S7 200, S7 300 & S7 400).• Wrote Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for various critical equipment installed on plant i.e Woodward 505E Turbine Governor Controller, ABB Unitrol Excitation System, SEIMENS SIPROTEC Synchronization device and ABB REG Series Protection relays. • Conduct regular Preventive Maintenance activities of different field instrumentation installed at the plant site. • Hands on experience trouble shooting DCS logic files (Siemens S7-400) during commissioning phase as well as punch listing field instrumentation and control loops against design documents of the project. • Obtained working knowledge in Enterprise Resource Planning software SAP-ERP. 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Maintenance Manager | Electrical & Instrumentation Services
Dec 2021 - Jan 2024Construction Manager E&I - Special Projects
Apr 2021 - Dec 2021Assistant Manager, Electrical & Instrumentation (Coal Fired Power Plant)
Jan 2017 - Apr 2021Trainee Engineer, Services & Utilities Area
Oct 2015 - Dec 2016Trainee Engineer, CFB 15 MW Power Plant
Jan 2015 - Oct 2015

Avanceon middle east & south asia
Jan 2024 - nowTechnical lead - international executionsKey accomplishments include:* Led a team of engineers in designing and implementing innovative control systems that improved operational efficiency by 25% across multiple projects within the first year of tenure.* Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project goals and deliverables, achieving a 100% on-time delivery rate for all assigned projects while maintaining budgetary constraints.* Provided technical direction and mentorship to team members, resulting in a 40% increase in team productivity through skill development initiatives and hands-on training sessions.* Developed comprehensive User Requirement Specifications and engineering design packages that streamlined project execution processes and enhanced stakeholder satisfaction ratings by 20%.* Spearheaded the design and implementation of PLC, DCS, and HMI software solutions for various industries, leading to a reduction in system downtimes by 15% post-implementation.* Conducted regular system reviews and quality checks to ensure compliance with industry standards, which significantly improved system integrity and overall performance metrics.Skills: Control Systems Design, Automation Solutions, Project Management, PLC Programming, DCS Integration Show less
Licenses & Certifications

Industrial automation: advanced scada
National institute of design & analysisJan 2016- View certificate

Project management foundations: leading projects
Lynda.comApr 2018 
Leading teams for impact
Engage consultingJul 2017
Creative thinking & collaboration
Ici pakistan limitedMar 2017
Introduction to engineering standards & procedures
Ici pakistanJan 2017
Foundations of engineering applications
Ici pakistan limitedNov 2016
Hse awareness
Ici pakistanFeb 2015- View certificate

Interviewing techniques
Lynda.comApr 2018 .webp)
The seven habits of highly effective people
Franklincovey(pakistan)Apr 2018
Plant condition monitoring
Institute of reliability centered maintenanceMar 2018
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Mir Shayan RafiChief Executive HSE&S Initiative Award 2018-2019 ICI Pakistan Jul 2019 Won the Chief Executive HSE&S Initiative Award for proposing and implementing an on-site Motor Storage shed for storage and up-keep of over-hauled and emergency spare motors. The initiative resulted in overall improved in stored equipment integrity and plant house-keeping.
- Awarded to Mir Shayan RafiExplore Challenge Champion ICI Pakistan Jul 2019 In January 2019, ICI Pakistan launched their first company-wide Intrapreneurship platform by the name of "Explore Challenge". Main focus of the platform was to inculcate innovative and out of the box thinking throughout the company. We were awarded the 'Gold Award' in the competition and won a 3 Day trip to Dubai. We proposed and designed a Steam conditioning station for our existing equipment at the plant site which would result in an overall saving of more that Rs 250M per year in… Show more In January 2019, ICI Pakistan launched their first company-wide Intrapreneurship platform by the name of "Explore Challenge". Main focus of the platform was to inculcate innovative and out of the box thinking throughout the company. We were awarded the 'Gold Award' in the competition and won a 3 Day trip to Dubai. We proposed and designed a Steam conditioning station for our existing equipment at the plant site which would result in an overall saving of more that Rs 250M per year in terms of savings in cost of fuel to produce energy. The idea resulted in zero consumption of LP Natural Gas at the plant site in favor of coal. Show less
- Awarded to Mir Shayan RafiTop Learner of the Year 2018-2019 ICI Pakistan Jul 2019 Was declared one of the top learners across the company on the Learning & Development online portal at ICI Pakistan. The portal features courses from Lynda.com as well as in-house resources.
Languages
- urUrdu
- enEnglish
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