Azhar Ahmed

Scope of Responsibilities:
• Participated as lead engineer in development of inspection and maintenance strategies, failure root cause analysis studies, RBI/ RCM services, Fitness for Service and Remaining Life Assessment Projects Consolidate and implement Bureau Veritas’ strategy for Asset Integrity services in the Middle East Region (Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, heavy industry…).
• Contributed to the business development in identifying further opportunities to deploy company skills and capabilities and providing support to business development activities.
• Prepared proposals with regards to RBI, Integrity assessment, RAM .
• Project Coordination, Profit and Loss control and reporting in the area of Asset Integrity.
Proposals:
• NMM -ZADCO - RAM study at the FEED stage of Upgrade of power generation system at Umm Al-Dalkh platform project
• TECHNIP - RAM Study (FEED) for LAB Plant at RLIC - QP BV Qatar
• PETRO CHINA - Process Safety & Asset Integrity Consultancy Services for Production Facilities In Halfaya (Phase I, II & III)
• ADGAS -IGD Streamline Reliability Centered Maintenance (SRCM) Study
• NDC Asset Integrity Systems audit under guide lines of PAS 55, ISO 55000
Projects:
• ZADCO - NDC Maintenance - Integrity Systems Audit under PAS 55 & ISO55000
• GASCO - Vessel Integrity Assessment For Amine Regenerator Column 13-C-102 At Habshan Facility

Developed & Implemented Reliability, Maintainability & Availability programs for Aramco Gulf Operations at Khafji Joint Operations in Saudi Arabi, Murphy Oil in Malaysia & ENI Pakistan

• Proficient in applying appropriate reliability tools to drive improvements, optimize costs and improve asset effectiveness. Tools may include (but are not limited to) Bad Actor Program, FMEA, RBI, RBM, RCM, Reliability Roadmap, etc... Supervise Reliability Technicians, pursuing continuous improvement of site-wide vibration analysis program.
• Ensured development and sustenance of Critical Equipment list.
• Monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and metrics for proactive identification and resolution of reliability issues.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA's) and corrective actions for complex and/or repetitive problems.
• Lead the Bad Actor program and create action plans for improving reliability
• Developed and maintained the vessel and piping inspection program, cathodic protection inspection program and relief device and flame arrestor programs.
• Identified and implemented mechanical best practices across the site.
• Interpreted codes, regulations and standards.
• Evaluated new technologies and alternatives for equipment repair, seeking cost and delivery advantages.
• Assisted in the training and development of in-house maintenance resources.
• Provide input for Maintenance Budget.
• Supported capital projects by supplying engineering expertise in the specification, design and construction of projects in accordance with plant design requirements, client standards and regulatory requirements.
• Managed merit and incentive compensation programs for direct reports.
• Managed discipline issues and conflict resolution for direct reports.
• Role model the vision, mission and values of the Reliability Department.
• Tracked team performance for success (KPI's/Metrics)
• Completed Performance Management, Talent Development and Career Management activities for direct staff positions.
• Assisted in on-boarding of new employees and transfers to the department.

• Managed, supervised, executed duties & responsibilities related to Factory HR & Administration, Quality Control, MRP, Store, Operations and Service Departments.
• Developed & Monitored Progress of After Sales Service.
• Endeavoured on Continual Improvement in Operations processes.
• Improved Assembling & Testing Facilities as per ISO standards.
• Advised for New Machinery/ Tools/ Fixtures.
• Ensured Machinery is Maintained & Overhauled on time.
• Conducted Staff Training.
• Implemented QMS & its reporting schedule

• Established an alternative energy services business. Prime focus is on Solar Electric / Thermal systems and Wind Turbine based power generation. Further expansion into Bio Fuels and Fuel Cells
• Established a marketing campaign for a renewable energy based power supplier in the de regulated market of Ontario, Canada
• Advised Karachi Road Transport Authority on the Positive Environmental Aspects of Converting Conventional Diesel Based Transport to Bio Diesel Blended Fuels.
• Developed a system of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines with rated speeds less than 6 m/s
• Successfully led Solar Photo Voltic projects in excess of $45 million, managing business development efforts with international partners
• Developed a system of solar air conditioning using 1/10 th the power of conventional systems
• Utilized “Concentrated Solar Power” in process heating and steam generation systems for a Pharmaceutical Manufacturer reducing costs by 30%
• Established a pilot scale bio-diesel production unit with a capacity of 500 liters per hr at ASTM B100 standard
• Engineered a 20, 000 liters per day capacity bio diesel unit
• Developed a Bio -Waste to energy power project of Capacity 2 MW
• Staffed the procurement office of a CHP projects in Saudi Arabia
• Staffed the instrumentation section of an O & M group for Saudi Arabia
• Served as consultant to HMA pumps on manufacturing & engineering projects
• Advised on energy conservation of compressed air systems for S.G. fiber, a textile unit