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Ajab Maliyakkal, Maintenance Planner / Specialist

Ajab Maliyakkal

Maintenance Planner / Specialist·ADNOC Onshore

United Arab Emirates

Diploma, Maintenance planning and management for engineers

Work experience

Total years of experience: 22 years, 1 months

Maintenance Planner / Specialist

April 2015 - January 2026

ADNOC Onshore

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Remote

April 2015 - January 2026

• Consolidated 1, 203 open work orders in SAP Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP),
built baseline plans, resource allocation and sequencing with job plans, work packages, task lists,
and bill of material (BOM) to restore backlog within the 4-week target and ultimately closing all the
orders within 8-month time frame.
• Raised HSECES compliance to 100% in three months by embedding Job Safety Analyses (JSAs),
permit requirements, risk assessment, and tracked via KPI tracking tools and key performance
indicators (KPIs).
• Delivered ~14% downtime reduction and ~16% YTD manpower optimization using root cause analysis,
predictive analysis, condition monitoring, across preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance,
and corrective maintenance.
• Orchestrated Shutdown/TAR planning and AS WH Campaign based maintenance planning whereby
$2M savings was achieved in Sahil fields which was synchronized with operations, electrical,
instrumentation, mechanical and Engineering team; disciplined report-back maintenance events,
lessons learned, risk mitigation strategies, and adherence to safety standards, Job Safety Analyses
(JSAs), permit requirements, and Safety Critical Equipment protocols.
• Optimized the SQM 2025/26 Master Plan by aligning PMs to last completion dates and grace windows,
successfully reducing ~300 DGS/MOC load and overall duration of 7000 hours.
• Led Maximo->SAP migration for 100, 000+ tags and improved master data quality (deduped 4, 936 items,
re-defined 6, 264, added 1, 693, updated SAP fault codes), accelerating order closure and execution
readiness across maintenance schedules (weekly, monthly, and annual).

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

HSE INSPECTOR

October 2005 - March 2015

ADNOC ONSHORE

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

October 2005 - March 2015

• Enforced the ADNOC Health, Safety, and Environment Management System, enhancing compliance and awareness among all stakeholders.
• Conducted multilingual training courses, including Safety Induction, Basic Firefighting, and H2S & Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus training, improving safety knowledge among contractor staff.
• Generated comprehensive monthly safety progress reports for ADCO and contractors, detailing work accident statistics such as severity, frequency, and LTI rates, facilitating data-driven safety improvements.
• Transitioned from HSE Inspector to Maintenance and Scheduling Engineer, leveraging safety expertise to enhance operational efficiency and maintenance planning.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Safety Engineer

September 2004 - March 2005

Descon Engineering

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

September 2004 - March 2005

• Transitioned safety expertise into maintenance scheduling by developing risk-aware plans that prioritize operational efficiency.
• Conducted thorough assessments of maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with safety standards while minimizing disruptions.
• Led induction programs for maintenance teams, fostering a proactive safety culture that enhances overall performance.
• Streamlined task allocation among maintenance personnel based on risk evaluation, improving workflow and productivity.
• Oversaw critical maintenance operations during shutdowns, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and timely project completion.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Safety

Design Engineer

June 2003 - July 2004

Agnice Fire Protection Ltd

Chennai, India

June 2003 - July 2004

• Transitioned from Design Engineer to Maintenance and Scheduling Engineer, leveraging my expertise in system design and project management.
• Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing effective maintenance schedules, minimizing downtime, and optimizing resource utilization.
• Collaborated with maintenance teams to develop and refine preventive maintenance plans, ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards.
• Utilized analytical skills to assess equipment performance, leading to improved reliability and reduced maintenance costs.
• Engaged in continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency within the engineering team.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Education

DEFINE

June 2024

June 2024

Diploma, Maintenance planning and management for engineers

United Arab Emirates

Maintenance planning and management for engineers

NEBOSH, UK

October 2014

October 2014

Diploma, International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

United Arab Emirates

NEBOSH

September 2014

September 2014

Bachelor's degree, Occupational Health

United Arab Emirates

NEBOSH, UK

August 2014

August 2014

Diploma, International Diploma in Oil and Gas Operational Safety

United Arab Emirates

Microsoft

June 2007

June 2007

Diploma, MOS (word, Excel, Power point and Excel)

United States

GPA (percentage): 80%

GPA (percentage): 80%

Fire Services College

March 2007

March 2007

Diploma, International Basic Fire Fighting

United Kingdom

GPA (rating): Excellent

GPA (rating): Excellent

Rank 1 in the course conducted at ADCO - Asab site.

Europian Institution

October 2006

October 2006

Diploma, International Computer Driving Licencse

France

GPA (rating): Good

GPA (rating): Good

Goa State Fire and Emergency Services

March 2003

March 2003

Diploma, Fire Service Orientation course in Practical Firemanship

India

Team Leader in the course

Cochin University of Science and Technology

November 2002

November 2002

Bachelor's degree, Safety and Fire Engineering

India

GPA (percentage): 72%

GPA (percentage): 72%

Percentage = 72

Cochin University of Science & Technology

November 2002

November 2002

High school or equivalent, Safety & Fire Engineering

India

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Expert

Preventive Maintenance

Expert

Maintenance Management

Expert

Fire Safety

Expert

Fire Fighting

Expert

MOS Powerpoint

Intermediate

MOS outlook

Expert

MOS Excel

Expert

MOS word

Intermediate

Collaboration

Expert

Maintenance Planning

Expert

Team work

Expert

MS Excel

Expert

Data analysis

Expert

ACTIVE LISTENING

Intermediate

ANALYTICAL THINKING

Intermediate

COLLABORATION

Intermediate

CRITICAL THINKING

Intermediate

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS

Intermediate

LEADERSHIP

Intermediate

MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

PLANNING

Intermediate

SCHEDULING

Intermediate

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Intermediate

Preventive Maintenance

Expert

Maintenance Management

Expert

Fire Safety

Expert

Loss Prevention

Expert

Fire Fighting

Expert

COMPUTER HARDWARE

Intermediate

CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE

Intermediate

COMPUTERIZED MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Intermediate

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULING

Intermediate

PLANNING

Intermediate

PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE

Intermediate

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Intermediate

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

Intermediate

SAP PLANT MAINTENANCE

Intermediate

Languages

English

Expert

Malayalam

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Urdu

Intermediate

Arabic

Intermediate

Memberships

Association of Safety and Fire Engineers

Lifetime

October 2001

Training and Certifications

Certifications
International Certificate in Oil & Gas with CREDIT
Maintenance planning and scheduling work
Maintenance Planning & Management for Engineers
International Computer Driving license (ICDL)
Reliability Centered Maintenance – RCM
Microsoft Office Specialist in MS Word, Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint
AI
International Certificate in Oil & Gas with CREDIT AI Dashboards using Microsoft Power BI
International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
Maintenance Planning & Management for Engineers
Jun 2024
NEBOSH, UK
Feb 2013
Train the Trainer
MEIRC, Abu Dhabi
Mar 2006 - Mar 2006
Task Risk Assessment
ERM, Abu Dhabi
Jun 2007 - Jun 2007
International Computer Driving License
ICDL
Feb 2006 - Feb 2006
International Basic Fire Fighter Course
Fire Service College, UK
Jan 2007 - Apr 2007
Advanced fire fighter
Fire Service College, UK
Nov 2006 - Nov 2006

Hobbies and interests

Travel
Foodie
Badminton

ADNOC Onshore team member - Won several ADNOC inter oil championships during my tenure in ADNOC Onshore Cochin University member at my college level