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Ali Aljafar, Mechanical Engineer II

Ali Aljafar

Mechanical Engineer II·PAAF - Marine Control

Kuwait

Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 5 years, 8 months

Mechanical Engineer II

January 2021 - Present

PAAF - Marine Control

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

January 2021 - Present

• Managed the full lifecycle of maintenance projects for a 200ft marine vessel, ensuring compliance with quality and safety
standards.
• Coordinated with internal teams, suppliers, and vendors to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials,
minimizing project delays.
• Assisted in tender coordination by preparing technical documentation, cost estimates, and compliance reports in
alignment with marine vessel specifications.
• Developed project schedules and tracked maintenance progress, providing regular reports to management and ensuring
adherence to deadlines.
• Maintained hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including cranes, hoists, winches, and compressors, by executing
preventive and corrective maintenance activities in the 200ft vessel.
• Conducted risk assessments to identify potential project challenges and implemented mitigation strategies to keep
operations on track.
• Utilized SAP for project tracking, financial oversight, and maintaining accurate project documentation for audits and
compliance checks.

Company industry:
Maritime & Marine Engineering

Mechanical Engineer

December 2020 - Present

PAAF - marine control

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

December 2020 - Present

▪ Sailing as Engineer on a 200ft vessel and provide numerous supervision.
▪ Working with HIESCO shipyards on fixing numerous components of PAAF’s 200ft
vessel.
▪ Manage and maintain the major electrical and mechanical equipment for the ship.
▪ Provide periodical checks and technical fixes for various fluid pumps, coolers, AC units, MTU engines.
▪ Fixing machinery and power-driven tools.
▪ Working with various nationalities with seamless communication.
▪ Precise record keeping for various parameters in the engine room.
▪ Provide feedback and written technical support.

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Maintenance, Repair, and Technician

Tour Guide / Organizer

December 2019 - January 2020

LOYAC

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

December 2019 - January 2020

• Worked part-time as a tour guide, leading tourists through various aspects and aesthetic statues, explaining their hidden
meanings and significance to visitors.
• Organized various events and music festivals, managed ticketing processes, and provided assistance to visitors to ensure a
smooth and enjoyable experience.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Education

Kuwait University

December 2024

December 2024

Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Kuwait

GPA (point): 3.5 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.5 out of 4

Cleveland State University

August 2018

August 2018

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

United States

GPA (point): 3.0 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.0 out of 4

Capstone project - Design of a Robotic Hand Holding Tool: -This project is being carried out with the aim of developing a gripper that can facilitate gripping onto an object. This should consist of a simple mechanism that can be able to move through space easily. -I acted as the project team leader, and I worked on observing the behavior of the products, recording the data and finally emulate real time results using data mining tool. -The results of the robot created was successful, as the gripping device is expected to be used in the following areas; firstly, persons with physical disability that denies them the ability to hold things properly or are not able to hold completely can be assisted by the device.
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Skills

Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
MATLAB
Expert
MATLAB
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
COMSOL
Expert
COMSOL
Expert
Solidworks
Expert
Solidworks
Expert
Machinery
Intermediate
Machinery
Intermediate
Record Keeping
Expert
Record Keeping
Expert
Operation
Intermediate
Operation
Intermediate
Simulation
Intermediate
Simulation
Intermediate
Drilling
Expert
Drilling
Expert
Installation
Intermediate
Installation
Intermediate
Engineering
Expert
Engineering
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
Project Management
Intermediate
Project Management
Intermediate
Planning
Expert
Planning
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Management
Intermediate
Management
Intermediate
COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING CAE
Intermediate
COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING CAE
Intermediate
PROJECT COORDINATION
Intermediate
PROJECT COORDINATION
Intermediate
DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Intermediate
DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Intermediate
HYDRAULICS
Intermediate
HYDRAULICS
Intermediate
PROJECT SCHEDULES
Intermediate
PROJECT SCHEDULES
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE REPORTING
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE REPORTING
Intermediate
SAP APPLICATIONS
Intermediate
SAP APPLICATIONS
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
Supervisor Skills
Expert
Supervisor Skills
Expert
Technical Support
Intermediate
Technical Support
Intermediate
Writing
Expert
Writing
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
Communication
Expert
Communication
Expert
Problem Solving
Expert
Problem Solving
Expert
Pumps
Intermediate
Pumps
Intermediate
Materials
Intermediate
Materials
Intermediate
Production
Intermediate
Production
Intermediate

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Memberships

IADC - International Association of Drilling Contractors

Candidate

August 2023

Training and Certifications

Certifications
IADC RigPass
Aug 2023
IADC WellSharp
Aug 2023
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Aug 2023
IWCF - Level 1
Jun 2023

Hobbies

  • Socializing
  • Working on projects