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AHMED ZIA
Bahrain,15
Summary
Results-driven Senior Planning Engineer with over 15 years of extensive experience in the Oil & Gas industry, specializing in plant maintenance, shutdowns, and turnaround activities. Skilled in managing critical equipment such as Heat Exchangers, Pressure Vessels, Air Fin Fan Coolers, Tanks, Boilers, and various rotating and static equipment. Adept at optimizing resource allocation, reducing downtime, and increasing operational efficiency through meticulous planning, risk-based scope reviews, and execution oversight. Proficient in using advanced planning software, including Primavera, SAP, Maximo, MS Project, and Roser ConSys. Strong background in health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance, with a focus on delivering projects on time, within budget, and with zero incidents.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
2
Certifications
Work History
Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco)Bharain
Senior Maintenance /TA Planning Engineer
07.2020
Job overview
- Lead planner for maintenance activities, responsible for scheduling, resource allocation, and safety compliance for critical plant equipment, including Heat Exchangers, Boilers, and Pressure Vessels
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance and routine maintenance plans, which resulted in a significant reduction in equipment downtime and increased operational efficiency
- Managed the isolation of equipment and ensured all maintenance activities adhered to strict safety protocols and regulatory standards
- Provided detailed estimates of craft man-hours and materials required for each maintenance task, improving the accuracy of project timelines and resource planning
- Issued daily and weekly maintenance schedules, ensuring the availability of resources, accurate verification of work orders, and timely completion of all tasks
- Identified potential risks and proactively addressed concerns within maintenance plans, ensuring management was regularly updated on project status and potential delays
- Acted as the focal point for the CMMS (Maintenance Management System), ensuring the timely and accurate collection of data, including equipment history and preventive maintenance records
- Oversaw the development of CAPEX and OPEX budgets, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation for both routine maintenance and turnaround projects
- Played a key role in leading area shutdowns, managing all aspects from scope screening and resource allocation to execution and monitoring of shutdown activities
- Ensured the safe and timely completion of all turnaround tasks, minimizing impact on production
- Attended Work Management System (WMS) meetings to resolve daily operational issues and coordinate with various departments to streamline maintenance processes
- Prepared meeting agendas, presented key performance data, and updated Minutes of Meetings (MOMs) to ensure continuous improvement in maintenance operations.
Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refinery (YASREF)KSA
Senior Maintenance Planner
05.2016 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Conducted initial screenings of incoming work orders, defining the scope and analyzing planning requirements to determine resource needs and establish priorities for maintenance tasks
- Led field walk-downs with operations and maintenance teams to fully understand job requirements and to identify any potential safety hazards
- Incorporated safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out protocols, into job plans to ensure compliance with HSE regulations
- Estimated man-hours, equipment, and tools required for each task, ensuring resources were available to complete projects on time and within budget
- Created and maintained detailed work packages, including work instructions, materials, job procedures, drawings, and safety documentation, to guide skilled trades during execution
- Worked closely with the Reliability Department to implement condition-based maintenance (CBM) and preventive maintenance (PM) strategies, contributing to increased equipment reliability
- Managed the scheduling and execution of preventive maintenance tasks and monitored maintenance KPIs, including schedule compliance, manpower utilization, and planning effectiveness
- Collaborated with contractors and internal teams, providing clear instructions and setting performance expectations to ensure smooth project execution
- Developed and maintained up-to-date Bills of Materials (BOM), ensuring that materials were available when needed and that backlogs were continuously maintained
- Participated in outage planning activities, including scope identification, scheduling, risk assessment, and the development of continuous improvement strategies for future projects.
SHELL GTL (THROUGH QCON)QATAR
Turnaround Planner
03.2013 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Orchestrated the planning function for all approved static/piping equipment jobs within the turnaround scope
- Conducted site visits to verify the scope of work, work location, required access, lifting requirements, and insulation removal needs
- Identified turnaround activities, estimated resources and durations, and established precedence for scheduling
- Collaborated with Scaffolding planner to identify assisted access needs and insulation removal as preparative activities for static equipment works
- Identified flanged joints for hot-bolting during the pre-turnaround phase and prepared a hot-bolting plan
- Conducted field tagging for proper identification of locations for different static equipment works, including blinds and valves locations
- Worked with Material Coordinator and Warehouse personnel to conduct Bag and Tag of materials for each Work Order as part of Pre-Turnaround activities
- Collaborated closely with execution teams to ensure complete familiarization and commitment to the turnaround plan
- Prepared Work Instructions and Lifting Plans for static equipment works under the turnaround scope
- Identified critical lifting operations requiring comprehensive rigging studies
- Assembled Work Packages, including work scope, plan, schedule, resources, scaffolding plan, Bill of Materials (BOM), blinds list, drawings, Work Instructions, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), cost estimates
- Created full-detail work preparation (Work Packs), including work breakdown into detailed activities, resource assignment, tools and equipment allocation, work sequencing and scheduling, duration calculations, estimates, and budgeting
- Provided digital dossier documents (drawings, job plans) and monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Routed Work Packs for multidisciplinary review and comments, assisting in lifting plan preparation
- Facilitated planning for all supporting services for a particular job, conducting multidiscipline site visits to ensure all disciplines' work was accounted for in the plan
- Developed final work packs using Roser Systems Turnaround and Shutdown software package with SAP-PM and AIM EDMS system (Asset Information Management)
- Collected actual progress activity-wise during the execution phase of the turnaround and updated data in ROSER and Primavera
- Prepared S-curve reports and post-turnaround reports upon completion of the entire turnaround
- Completed Turnarounds/Shut Downs: MTA-1 2015 (Jan to March), Areas: ASU, GTL, and FGP.
DESCON ENGINEERINGU.A.E
Shutdown Planner/Supervisor / Planning Engineer
08.2008 - 03.2013
Job overview
- Led planning, supervision, and execution of various shutdowns and projects across Gasco facilities, including Habshan, Buhasa, Takreer, Asab, and Adgas
- Prepared and finalized scope of work for planned shutdowns, compiled work lists, and assembled comprehensive job packages for validation
- Conducted meetings with Shutdown Managers and teams to discuss and resolve issues, ensuring smooth execution.
Education
University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore - Pakistan
BSc in Mechanical Engineering
Skills
Turnaround/Maintenance Planning
Risk-Based Scope Review
Work Pack Preparation
Estimation & Budgeting
Project Management
Equipment Expertise: Specialized in both rotating and static equipment maintenance
Material Management
Planning Software Proficiency: Competent in using planning software like Primavera, MS Project, SAP, Roser ConSys, EAM and Maximo for effective project management
Certification
PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional by AACEI)
Passportdetails
AS5992894
Visadetails
Employment
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/07/1985
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Marital Status: Married
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Maintenance /TA Planning Engineer
Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco)
07.2020
Senior Maintenance Planner
Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refinery (YASREF)
05.2016 - 06.2020
Turnaround Planner
SHELL GTL (THROUGH QCON)
03.2013 - 04.2016
Shutdown Planner/Supervisor / Planning Engineer
DESCON ENGINEERING
08.2008 - 03.2013
University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore - Pakistan
BSc in Mechanical Engineering
04.2008