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Umar Alyan, Lead Instrument Technician / Acting Supervisor

Umar Alyan

Lead Instrument Technician / Acting Supervisor·M.I.A Arabia Contracting Co.

Saudi Arabia

High school or equivalent, Automation And Control Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 6 years, 5 months

Lead Instrument Technician / Acting Supervisor

January 2024 - Present

M.I.A Arabia Contracting Co.

Khobar, Saudi Arabia Remote

January 2024 - Present

• Supervised and coordinated instrumentation installation and commissioning activities for Gas
Compression Plant systems.
• Led team of technicians during installation, calibration, loop checking, and pre-commissioning
phases.
• Planned daily work schedules, manpower allocation, and material coordination with project
engineers.
• Reviewed P&IDs, I/O lists, hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, and instrument datasheets
before execution.
• Ensured compliance with Saudi Aramco standards, QA/QC procedures, and HSE regulations.
• Supported engineering team in resolving technical queries and site modifications.
• Monitored subcontractor activities and verified installation quality.

Engineering & Commissioning Activities

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Senior Instrument Technician

January 2023 - January 2024

JAL International Co. Ltd

Khobar, Saudi Arabia Remote

January 2023 - January 2024

• Troubleshot faulty instruments and restored loop integrity.
• Replaced defective transmitters and field devices within shutdown timelines.
• Ensured compliance with refinery safety and QA/QC standards.
• Supported startup readiness and final inspection prior to plant restart.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Senior E&I Technician

January 2020 - January 2023

CNPC Chuanqing Drilling Engineering Company (CCDC)

Islamabad, Pakistan Remote

January 2020 - January 2023

• Installed and calibrated field instruments for drilling and production facilities.
• Performed impulse line installation, tubing, and cable termination.
• Conducted loop checking, I/O testing, and signal simulation with PLC/DCS systems.
• Assisted in commissioning of control systems and compressor instrumentation.
Maintenance Responsibilities:
• Performed preventive and corrective maintenance of transmitters and switches.
• Diagnosed grounding issues, signal failures, and communication faults.
• Reduced downtime through effective troubleshooting and repair.
• Maintained calibration certificates and maintenance logs.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Education

Govt Swedish Pakistani College of Technology

September 2019

September 2019

High school or equivalent, Automation And Control Engineering

Pakistan

GPA (percentage): 71%

GPA (percentage): 71%

DAE in Automation Technology

Skills

COMMISSIONING
Intermediate
COMMISSIONING
Intermediate
CALIBRATION
Intermediate
CALIBRATION
Intermediate
COMPUTER NETWORKS
Intermediate
COMPUTER NETWORKS
Intermediate
DEBUGGING
Intermediate
DEBUGGING
Intermediate
FLOW MEASUREMENT
Intermediate
FLOW MEASUREMENT
Intermediate
INSTRUMENTATION
Intermediate
INSTRUMENTATION
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
OIL AND GAS
Intermediate
OIL AND GAS
Intermediate
PETROCHEMICAL
Intermediate
PETROCHEMICAL
Intermediate
REFINERY EXPERIENCE
Intermediate
REFINERY EXPERIENCE
Intermediate

Languages

Urdu
Beginner
English
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Work-Based Training
High Pressure Hand Pump