Usman Ahmad, Facility Maintenance Engineer

Usman Ahmad

Facility Maintenance Engineer

Almarai

Location
Saudi Arabia - Alkharj
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
9 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :9 years, 9 Months

Facility Maintenance Engineer at Almarai
  • Saudi Arabia - Alkharj
  • My current job since February 2018

Major jobs responsibilities in the plant include

Creating and implementing maintenance procedures.
Responsible to ensure that all reactive and preventive maintenance tickets are actioned in a timely matter
Analyze the root cause of the high mean time between failure (MTBF) tickets and implement solutions.
Ensure that the service partner is meeting all performance KPIs.
Maintain the minimum stock for critical spare parts.
Supervising and leading all maintenance processes and operations.
Able to conduct and report facility condition assessment activities.
Conducting regular inspections of the facilities to detect and resolve problems.
Planning and managing all repair and installation activities.
Ensuring all department workers adhere to the safety policies and procedures.
Assigning repair schedules and evaluating repair cost estimates.
Documenting and preparing daily progress reports and maintenance logs.
Tracking expenses and overseeing the budget for maintenance.
Overseeing equipment stock and placing orders for new supplies when necessary.
Coordinate and perform scheduled maintenance on facility equipment to support facility-operating requirements.

Mechanical Section Head at Al Rajhi Industrial Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Alkharj
  • January 2017 to January 2019

Develop and manage the department's maintenance strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent and efficient mechanical maintenance practices
Oversee the creation and implementation of comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) programs for critical mill equipment, including pumps, compressors, gearboxes, conveyors, and pulp/paper machines
Analyze equipment performance data, maintenance history, and failure modes to identify root causes and recommend appropriate corrective and predictive maintenance actions
Manage the department's budget, labor resources, and parts/materials inventory to ensure maintenance work is completed on time and within cost targets
Lead the investigation of equipment failures and provide technical guidance on repairs or upgrades to improve reliability
Collaborate with the engineering team to incorporate maintainability considerations into the design of new equipment and facilities
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the mechanical maintenance program, including the use of predictive maintenance
Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements related to mechanical maintenance activities
Represent the mechanical maintenance department in cross-functional teams and projects

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at Gulf Paper Industries Factory Co. Ltd, Al-Rajhi Industrial Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Alkharj
  • November 2015 to January 2017

Develop and implement comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) programs for OVERMADE PM-2 machine, Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), MacDue, Thai Shueen, Multi-Pack, Global Mecanicca Duplex machines
Plan and execute maintenance for critical paper mill equipment such as pumps, compressors, gearboxes, conveyors, and pulper
Analyze equipment failure data, performance trends, and maintenance history to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
Plan and schedule maintenance work, including coordination of parts, tools, and labor resources
Provide technical expertise and guidance to maintenance technicians and operators on proper maintenance procedures
Lead the investigation of equipment failures and recommend repairs or upgrades to improve reliability
Monitor maintenance budgets and KPIs, and provide regular performance reports
Identify and implement continuous improvement projects to enhance the mill's mechanical maintenance practices
Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
Train and mentor junior maintenance engineers and technicians

Planning Engineer at Gulf Paper Industries Factory Co. Ltd, Al-Rajhi Industrial Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Alkharj
  • August 2014 to November 2015

Develop and maintain comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) schedules for all critical paper mill equipment and systems.
Create detailed work orders for PM tasks, repairs, and equipment upgrades, including parts, labor, and tool requirements.
Coordinate with maintenance, operations, and procurement to ensure parts, tools, and labor are available when needed.
Analyze equipment performance data and maintenance history to identify optimization opportunities and predictive maintenance strategies.
Develop maintenance plans and schedules to support mill production targets and minimize unplanned downtime.
Utilize computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) to track work orders, inventory, and maintenance KPIs.
Collaborate with engineering to incorporate maintainability considerations into the design of new equipment and facilities.
Monitor and report on maintenance budget, labor utilization, and equipment reliability metrics.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the paper mill's maintenance program.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at The University of Lahore
  • June 2014

The University of Lahore Lahore, Pakistan Relevant Coursework- Mechanics of Machines, Internal Combustion Engine, Industrial Management & Economics, Total Quality Management, Manufacturing Process, Engineering Statics & Dynamics, Mechanical Vibration, Mechanics of Material, Refrigerant and Heat Conditioning, Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics.

Specialties & Skills

Fire Protection
Budgeting
Plant Maintenance
Facility Management
Primavera P6
BUDGETING
COST CONTROL
DIRECTING
FORECASTING
Facility Management
Facility Operations
Management
Operation
Facility Maintenance
Certified Fire Protection Specialist
Mechanical Equipment Maintenance
Project Management

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

IFMA
  • Certification for Facility Manager
  • January 2024
NFPA
  • CFPS is a certification provided by NFPA for Certified Fire Protection specialist
  • September 2023

Training and Certifications

Oasis Junior Course (Training)
Training Institute:
carrier
Date Attended:
October 2021
Duration:
40 hours
Certified Fire Protection specialist (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2023
Valid Until:
December 2026
General Health, Safety and Enviornmental Awareness (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2019

Hobbies

  • Cricket