Muhammad Asad Iqbal

PLANNING ENGINEER AT SATORP (Saudi Aramco Total Refining & Petrochemical)
Company: KBR July 2024- Present
 Led planning activities for Turnaround (TAR) operations in Block-C, focusing on static equipment.
 Prepared EWR (Emergency Work Request) packages and developed execution plans to ensure timely job completion.
 Tracked the TAR schedule, conducting regular site visits to track progress in MHC and HPU units.
 Oversaw critical path equipment including reactors, diaphragm exchangers, and the reformer, ensuring alignment with turnaround milestones.
 Generated and submitted presentation reports to the client, highlighting progress, challenges, and mitigation strategies.
 Compiled detailed progress reports, identifying hold points and delays, and promptly informed the Block Leader to enable swift resolution.

Client: Arabian Petrochemical Company South (SABIC) Arabian Petrochemical Company North (SABIC) Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refinery (YASREF)
Project: EDC & Olefin, Sulfur Unit-Turnaround

•Maintained and submitted daily progress reports, tracking key project milestones and deliverables.
•Conducted regular site visits to monitor actual work progress and gather accurate field updates.
•Identified hold points during execution and reported them to the Senior Planning Engineer for resolution.
•Participated in client meetings alongside the Site Manager and Senior Planning Engineer to discuss progress, challenges, and action plans.
•Planned and tracked maintenance activities for static equipment, including vessels, columns, and heat exchangers during turnaround operations.
•Collaborated with execution teams, QA/QC, safety personnel, and contractors to address site issues and ensure smooth execution.
•Performed field verification to identify progress bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions to minimize delays.

Client: Saudi Kayan
Petro Rabigh
Project: BPA &Package 1 Naphtha Plant-Turnaround

•Monitored and tracked turnaround progress, preparing detailed reports to reflect actual vs. planned performance.
•Collaborated with managers, supervisors, and site teams to clarify the scope of work and resolve planning-related issues.
•Scheduled and managed activities for vessels, columns, and heat exchangers, ensuring alignment with their respective scopes.
•Developed and maintained project timelines, S-curves, baseline schedules, and recovery plans across pre-turnaround, execution, and post-turnaround phases using Primavera P6.
•Coordinated the execution of all major turnaround activities, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality compliance.
•Monitored actual progress against the plan, recommended necessary adjustments, and communicated updates to relevant stakeholders.
•Ensured overall schedule integrity by proactively identifying delays and coordinating mitigation strategies.

•Conducted daily schedule review meetings with the fabrication team, proactively resolving over 10 potential schedule conflicts per week to maintain on-time project delivery.
•Prepared and maintained daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, tracking the fabrication of piping spools and steel structures.
•Monitored project milestones, identified potential delays, and recommended corrective measures to ensure adherence to the schedule.
•Coordinated closely with production, procurement, and engineering departments to ensure seamless workflow and material availability.
•Participated in internal meetings to review progress, discuss bottlenecks, and implement efficiency improvement strategies.
•Attended client meetings to present fabrication updates, address technical concerns, and align deliverables with client expectations.
•Assisted in the planning and scheduling of fabrication activities, focusing on resource optimization and downtime reduction.

Project: Lucky Cement, Pakistan

•Assisted in the maintenance and troubleshooting of both rotating and static equipment, including crushers, conveyors, kilns, and mills.
•Monitored and analyzed equipment performance to detect early signs of failure and improve operational reliability.
•Supported the execution of preventive and corrective maintenance activities to minimize plant downtime.
•Assisted in the inspection, repair, and replacement of mechanical components such as bearings, gearboxes, and hydraulic systems.
•Collaborated with senior engineers and technicians to ensure smooth daily operations and adherence to maintenance plans.
•Maintained accurate maintenance logs and prepared detailed reports on equipment condition and completed repairs.
•Participated in client meetings with Lucky Cement, reporting on maintenance progress and addressing operational concerns.
•Created and maintained Excel-based progress tracking sheets and ensured proper documentation of engineering drawings.