Muhammad Waqas Shafiq

• Lead PLC programming, troubleshooting, and E&I maintenance activities (preventive, predictive,
and breakdown) for dairy processing and packaging lines.
• Manage CAPEX projects including project planning, Gantt chart preparation, Statement of Work
(SOW), technical evaluations, budgeting support, and contractor coordination.
• Execute commissioning, startups, shutdowns, system upgrades, and HMI/PLC modifications for
processing and packaging equipment.
• Support SCADA systems, data logging, alarm management, and production reporting to improve
operational efficiency and downtime analysis.
• Coordinate maintenance shutdown activities, spare parts planning, and root cause analysis to
improve equipment reliability and OEE performance.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, LOTO, PTW, GMP, and HACCP standards across all maintenance and
project activities.
• Supervise contractors, technicians, and maintenance teams to ensure safe and timely execution of
work.
• Utilize MS Office, MS Project, SAP/Oracle systems for maintenance planning, KPI tracking,
reporting, and project monitoring.

• Supervised E&I teams for installation, commissioning, calibration, and testing of instrumentation
systems for grain logistics and rice processing facilities.
• Managed project schedules, scope of work, contractor activities, and compliance with PTW and
safety procedures.
• Coordinated site activities with engineering, operations, and contractors to ensure smooth project
execution.
• Conducted loop checking, cable testing, panel inspections, and instrument verification during
commissioning activities.
• Performed site inspections and ensured safe closure and handover of completed work areas.
• Prepared technical reports, progress updates, and project documentation for management review.

• Performed maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and testing of instrumentation and control
systems for dairy processing operations.
• Supported preventive and breakdown maintenance activities for field instruments, control panels,
motors, and process equipment.
• Coordinated with third-party contractors for planned shutdowns, modification works, and
installation activities.
• Assisted in commissioning and startup activities for newly installed equipment and
instrumentation systems.
• Maintained compliance with safety, hygiene, GMP, and food safety standards during all
maintenance and project activities.
• Prepared maintenance reports, calibration records, and equipment history documentation.

• Performed operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of PLC systems, VFDs, and
plant instrumentation across production and packaging lines, including Federal, Dawson, Mariani,
and Krones filling machines.
• Executed system calibration, technical documentation, and compliance verification in line with
safety, hygiene, and HACCP requirements.
• Supported preventive and corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime and improve
line efficiency.
• Assisted in PLC/HMI modifications, fault diagnosis, and process improvements for packaging and
processing systems.
• Coordinated with engineering teams and external contractors to resolve technical issues and
ensure continuous production operations.
• Maintained maintenance records, calibration reports, and spare parts documentation in
accordance with company procedures.