Naveed Hingora

Planning Engineer at Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Sabic

• Saudi Arabia - Jubail
• My current job since February 2016

ACHIEVEMENTS
 Optimized the Turnaround Cycle for POM from 3 yrs to 4 yrs with the help of Turnaround Cycle Optimization (TACO) Study implementation resulting in savings of > US$ 10 Million CAPEX
 Business impact risk elimination resulting in combined revenue savings of > US$ 15 Million by way of joint complex TA alignment for 2026 TAs of POM & SAMAC plants.
 Developed integrated Utility schedule with enhanced optimization and alignment for 2024 TAs of POM and SAMAC business plans achieving increased TA CAPEX savings in upwards of US$ 5 Million by optimizing the decommissioning duration, maintenance window, and applying innovative repair methods with fast-curing cycles.
 Implemented Lean Six Sigma & 5S Project (Classified as Best Practice) for Turnaround Warehouse and Yard to deploy Standardized Material Storage and Staging Areas and improve Work Processes resulting in savings of more than US$ 1 Million.
 Leader for SABIC Manufacturing Strategic Initiatives for Excellence in Turnaround Management at IBN ZAHR resulting in High Value Creation (Savings > US$ 20 Million until now).
 Conducted the IBN ZAHR KAIZEN Event as an established Lean Practitioner guiding a team of 50 professionals for implementing Material Reservation Efficiency at IBN ZAHR and developing a prototype for SABIC.
 Successfully conducted Integrated Manufacturing Excellence Audit (IMEA) for HADEED Affiliate of SABIC (Metals & Steel Manufacturing) overseeing the documentation, implementation and continuous improvement for Asset Turnaround Work Process deployment highlighting more than 25 nos. of non-conformities and observations to fill the gaps and further improve the Turnaround Management process.
 Successfully conducted Turnaround Readiness Assessment Audits for various SABIC affiliates driving the improvement of the “Industry Best Practice” Asset Turnaround Work Process, EHSS Compliance, Schedule & Turnaround Management, OMS, SHEMS and QMS compliance.
 Project Manager for SABIC’s 1st Planned Shutdown during Covid 19 lockdown in 2020 for Methanol plant by conducting Covid 19 Risk Management and implementing robust Control Measures resulting in ZERO Covid 19 infection and ZERO injury / property damage.

LEADERSHIP
 Ensured delivery and timely completion of various Major Milestones during turnarounds and shutdowns by collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams
 Leading and enforcing implementation of SABIC’s Asset Turnaround Work Process
 Developed and implemented cost-effective, time-efficient project schedules to meet delivery targets
 Oversaw lifecycle of turnaround from initiation to execution while implementing agile process with highest quality standards.
 Adept and skilled in various Turnaround Key Milestones such as Scope Validation & Challenge, Scope Freeze, System Turnover Development with Operations, Benchmarking establishment, Daily Tracking, Controlling Scope Creep, Executive Updates & Reporting, Schedule Recovery Plans, Equipment Tracking Charts, Detailed Mobilization Plan, Effective Resource Utilization, Budgeting & Cost Control, Critical Path Scheduling, S-Curve Analysis, Schedule Optimization, Schedule Delay Analysis & Recovery Plans
 Developed and deployed Asset Maintenance Work Process including “Best Practice” for 7-Week Look-ahead Process for Planning & Scheduling, KPI Monitoring, Performance Improvement, Wrench-Time Optimization and Reduction in Emergency / Urgent Work Order Ratio
 Leading the 2017 IBN SINA POM Plant commissioning, de-bottlenecking and major MOC packages execution

Planning Engineer at Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - Sabic

• Saudi Arabia - Jubail
• December 2013 to February 2016

ACHIEVEMENTS
 Team Lead for development of SABIC Capital Expenditure Work Process for SABIC Global covering KSA, Europe and Americas Joint Ventures, Groups and Subsidiaries of SABIC.
→ Resulted in optimizing the Project Initiation to FEED to Appropriation Approval Timeline to 14 months from the previous average of more than 24 months. Ensured Projects ranking based on structured qualitative and quantitative analysis of risk, economics, safety, improvement and reliability.
→ Responsible for leading a team of 27 SMEs across all SABIC and 5 Major SABIC Functions including Corporate Finance, Engineering & Project Management, Affiliate Projects, Corporate Manufacturing and Site Management.
→ Established a Global Governance Structure for SABIC Capital Expenditure in the form of CRC (Capital Review Committee), CIMT (Capital Investment Management Team) and CITT (Capital Investment Technical Team) overseeing “Industry Best Practice” Project Lifecycle Phases of Initiation & Screening, Appropriation, Stewardship (Engineering, Procurement and Construction), Project Closeout and Post Project Performance Monitoring.
→ Overall Potential Savings in improving profitability > US$ 50 Million with the help of establishing CAPEX Work Process and discipline across all SABIC functions.
→ Awarded as the best Operation Management System (OMS) standard among all SABIC.
 Innovator, Mentor, SME & Coach for IBN ZAHR Turnaround Team driving the implementation and deployment with respect to Turnaround Management, Turnaround Cycle Optimization, Contracting Strategy, Technology Integration and “Best Practice” Scope Validation & Optimization methodologies as part of the SABIC Strategic Initiatives.
 Developed Innovative Contract Management Strategy for 2016 Methanol Turnaround by imbibing “Best Practice” guidelines & terms for Service Work Packages for Procurement resulting in savings of > US$ 7 Million in negotiated Lumpsum Turnkey Contracts.
 Planned and executed multiple Turnarounds, Shutdown and Major Maintenance Projects with optimum cost control resulting in cumulative savings of > US$ 20 Million
 Planning and Scheduling lead of more than 15 Major Turnarounds and Shutdowns for Chemical and Polymer Plants (Methanol, MTBE, POM, MMA & PMMA)

SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT (SHE)
 Well versed with EHSS policies, procedures & guidelines.
 Enforced compliance of procedures and regulations to maintain health and safety standards including Risk Management, Job Safety Analysis Review, Ventilation Plan & Rescue Plan formulation and Confined Space Entry Work Management
 Implemented new technology for waste cleaning during decontamination and waste containment for recycling
 Led & Participated in Job Safety Analysis Workshops, Emergency Rescue Plan development and Confined Space Ventilation Plans formulation
 Prolific observer and reporter of critical safety concerns & near misses on plant premises during routine and shutdown operations
 Responsible to implement Confined Space Monitoring System
 Ensured waste management through disposal guidelines

Maintenance Engineer at Guardian Industries - Saudi Guardian Float Glass Manufacturing

• Saudi Arabia - Jubail
• June 2011 to June 2013

TECHNICAL
 Applied Planning skills utilizing SAP, Primavera and MDRM to demonstrate key proficiencies across varied planning software
 Preventive maintenance planning in SAP and assist in implementation of RBI, RIS, RCM and RCA recommendations
 Coach and Mentor for a team of Planning Engineers, Planners, Service Administrator, Material Engineer and Inventory Controller through all project lifecycle Phases spanning Initiation, Strategy, Scoping, Detailed Planning, Scheduling, Pre-TA, Execution, Post-TA and Close-out
 Instrumental in migrating the maintenance strategy from PM-based to Condition-based by performing an in-depth budget analysis and cost impact for regular PM plans and standard scopes
 Developed and implemented a condition monitoring program for plant maintenance including thermography of critical plant equipment and electrical systems, ultrasound-based leak detection for compressed air and flammable gas systems and performed vibration analysis for early detection of bearing failure, alignment problems and balancing issues
 Maintained smooth operation of plant utilities including water treatment units, process water cooling system, diesel generator operation for power outage emergencies, natural gas supply for the 660-ton gas-fired float glass furnace and LPG back-up system for natural gas outage emergencies

INNOVATION
 Managed, planned and executed engineering and shutdown maintenance jobs to upgrade and replace existing glass manufacturing plant units including evaluation of the health and performance of plant units and developed new techniques to enhance their efficiency and extend their service life
 Planning & execution of various renewable energy systems, energy storage systems, surveillance & monitoring solutions involving review of project execution plans, plot plans, FAT and material specifications
 Developed & Implemented Innovative fast curing internal corrosion protection solutions for Flare Liquid Seal and Knockout Drums
 Remained organized and productive under pressure, enabling timely, successful project delivery
 Applied problem-solving skills to utilize engineering strategies and sequences for each project phase

Project Engineer at ELECTRONOW TECHNOLOGIES

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• February 2010 to May 2011

Project Engineer at WINTEL SYSTEMS

• United States - Lombard
• May 2007 to December 2009