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waqqas saeed, Maintenance Manager Pakistan

waqqas saeed

Maintenance Manager Pakistan ·Dnata

Pakistan

Master's degree, Thermal Power Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 4 months

Maintenance Manager Pakistan

October 2020 - Present

Dnata

Karachi, Pakistan

October 2020 - Present

Fleet of GSEs: 1090
Airports : 07

OEM of GSEs: GL, TLD-Lebraun, JBTC (FMC), Timsan, Denge, Cartoo, Tug (Textron), Houchin (ITW), Trepel etc.

Customer Airlines: Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, Fly Dubai, Sri Lankan, Ilyushin Il-76, Gulf Airlines, Turkish, Air
Arabia, DHL, Pegasus, Azerbaijan Airlines etc.

No. of Flights: 16, 000 per annum
Projects:
Telematics for GSE
Solar for Cargo facilities and maintenance workshop 387 KWs
SCADA system for Cargo facilities
GSEs Refurbishment/Cannibalization
Replacement of EOL GSEs
5S implementation at 07 Airports
Bridging the gap -Translation of Engineering documentation in local language
Electrification of GSEs/Replacement of GSEs fleet to EV
OEM/Consultant Visit: Dubai
Key Duties
• Successfully monitored and managed a nationwide maintenance budget of 1.5 million USD across 7 airports,
ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost-effectiveness.
• Achieved a remarkable feat by attaining zero findings in ISAGO/IATA station and HQ audits for Engineering at 3
airports, showcasing exceptional attention to detail and compliance.
• Maintained equipment serviceability on dnata standards at an impressive 90% and above.

Ensured seamless GSE maintenance and Water Uplifting consistently adhering to rigorous IATA/AHM, regulatory, manufacturer standards, reflecting my unwavering commitment to quality and safety.
• Proactively led resource and equipment planning, anticipating and adapting to evolving business needs and new initiatives, resulting in streamlined operations.
• Established and nurtured vital communication channels with relevant OEMs for commercial support, contributing
significantly to successful equipment procurement and project execution.
• Successfully headed the technical evaluation and sourcing of Ground Handling equipment, overseeing pivotal stages
including Mobilization, Commissioning, FAT, and training activities with OEMs, ensuring seamless integration into
operations.
• Effectively managed the administration operations of the Station Safety Management System, culminating in a culture
of safety excellence and regulatory adherence.
• Ensured superior performance in engineering workshops for GSE maintenance at all stations, upholding dnata global
standards and delivering exceptional service to customer airlines.
• Displayed exceptional leadership in the development and harmonization of Authority manuals, maintenance procedures,
and policies, adopting a culture of modern systems and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated adaptability by revising GSE maintenance plans and checklists according to evolving operational
requirements, ensuring accountabilities were consistently met.
• Skillfully led and supported Root Cause Analysis meetings, contributing to proactive problem resolution and preventive
measures.
• Successfully trained and developed the workforce in professional aptitude, enhanced knowledge, safety procedures, and
quality awareness, resulting in a skilled and safety-conscious team.
• Played a pivotal role in the development and support of new projects and tasks for facility improvement of TGS, Cargo,
etc., enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Managed all relevant internal and external audits, ensuring seamless compliance within the Supply Chain, reflecting
attention to detail and organizational proficiency.
• Maintained continuous awareness of relevant new and emerging IATA regulations, actively participating in consultation
processes to position the company for effective regulatory management.
• Conducted thorough Risk Assessments on department activities, guaranteeing that methods and systems of work were
safe, secure, and aligned with necessary procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Successfully oversaw incident/accident and near miss reporting procedures, ensuring timely reporting, investigations,
and CAPA closure, and providing invaluable assistance in accident investigations to HSEQ when necessary.

Company industry:
Aviation Support Services
Job role:
Engineering

Project Manager Power & Utilities

December 2019 - September 2020

Roshan Packages

Lahore, Pakistan

December 2019 - September 2020

Green Field Paper Mill Project-USD 46 million
-Paper Mill 350 TPD
-Stock Prep 450 BDMTPD
-ETP 4000 m3/hr
-35 TPH Coal Fired Boiler /40 TPH Water Treatment Plant
O&M:
-BHS Corrugator and Converting Boiler, Genset, Utilities
-Flexible Oil Heater, Genset, Utilities
Energy Efficiency Projects:
-Solar System 518 KWp and 470 KWp
-Coal/Biomass Low Pressure Boiler 8 Tph
OEM/Consultant Visit:
China

Key Duties
• To lead and support the Project team from development of conceptual design, installation, commissioning, operations and maintenance.
• Overall management of project mechanical activities ensuring timely & safely completion within quality standards.
• Develop international and local contractors to support project activities.
• Develop local vendors to support fabrication of parts locally.
• Review, comment and maintain engineering documents of the project.
• Manage stakeholders including Consultants, Contractors, End users and Internal/External Team.
• Maintain effective communication with all internal/external stakeholders.
• Align the OEM parties for the installation/commissioning/operation/maintenance of major mechanical equipment with cost effectiveness and quality.
• Developing, leading and training multi-skilled workforce for O&M.
• Encouraging culture for teamwork and team performance.
• Supporting other mill projects in Initiating, planning, executing & commissioning phases.
• Energy efficiency and conservation initiatives for existing Corrugator and Flexible mill.
• TPM and 5S implementation at Corrugator and Flexible mill.

Company industry:
Paper & Paper Product Manufacture
Job role:
Management

Manager Project & Power

January 2017 - November 2018

Sapphire Group

Lahore, Pakistan

January 2017 - November 2018

Green Field Project/O&M- USD 25 Million:
-50 TPH (48 MWth) Biomass/Coal Boiler -80 TPH (2x40 tph) RO/EDI Plant
-5.55 MWe Back Pressure Steam Turbine -2x250 m³ Epoxy Coated Storage Tank
O&M:
6.2 MWe Diesel Engines -5 MWe Gas Engines
25 TPH Getabec boilers -25 TPH LOOS boiler -17 TPH DDFC boilers -1.7 TPH WHRB
6MKcal Getabec Thermoil Heater -6MKcal Basuki Thermoil Heater
3MKcal In-plan Thermoil Heaters
120 TPH WEMS RO plant
Atlas Copco Screw compressors
Hot water Absorption Chiller
500 KWe Back pressure turbine

OEM/Consultant Visit:
Belgium, Germany and China

Key Duties
• Build and manage the project with a clear objective to complete it within the PM principles.
• Coordination among different stakeholders (in various roles, geographical placement & nationalities) including Consultants, Contractors, End users and Internal Team.
• Participation in Tendering as well as Pre-qualification of consultants and contractors.
• Ensuring thorough quality management for all activities on the project.
• Sourcing and evaluating contractors (technically / commercially) for competitive market.
analysis and enabling maximum parallel activities for fast-track.
• Developing of international/local vendors related to power plant and utilities.
• Reviews and provides comments / approval on design deliverables / packages of all equipment such as pumps, compressors, valves etc. prepared by Contractor, in line with the scope of work requirements, Company’s specifications and international codes / standards.
• Maintains and applies up to date knowledge of various rotating equipment as required for machinery selection during project work without imposing undue limiting restrictions on future project phases.
• Leading a multidisciplinary team during erection, commissioning and operation.
• Implementation of safe and optimum O&M practices at the Power Plant.

Company industry:
Textile & Apparel Production
Job role:
Engineering

Lead Project/Process Engineer Mechanical

December 2010 - January 2017

Bulleh Shah Packaging Pvt Ltd, A Stora Enso-Packages JV

Pakistan

December 2010 - January 2017

Multiple Projects- USD 142 Million:
150 tph (120 MWth, 30 MWe) Biomass Boiler Island Greenfield Project
PM6 &PM7 (Process Line) Brownfield Project

O&M:150 tph (120 MWth, 30 MWe) Biomass Boiler

OEM/Consultants Visit: Germany, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Finland, Netherlands, Poland and China.

Key Duties
• Feasibility study, Conceptual Design and Tender documents.
• Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report for local project and operation approvals.
• Social Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA) Report for loans.
• Project Design Document (PDD) required for CDM validation.
• Implementation of steam net control system for better process stability.
• Preliminary study of Biomass to energy Project for Packages Lahore Paper mill.
• Development of vendors for Biomass supply chain and power plant equipment.
• Working on Sustainable use of ash handling solutions (bottom and fly ash).
• Review/comment/approve engineering drawings, invoices and procurement.
• Leading a multidisciplinary team (Supervisors, Shift In-charges, Technicians, Engineers) in Erection, Commissioning, FAT and training activities.
• Integration of existing power plant with new biomass boiler.

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Engineering

Project Engineer/Operations & Maintenance Engineer/Shift Engineer

May 2008 - November 2010

Bulleh Shah Packaging Pvt Ltd,A Stora Enso-Packages Limited JV

Pakistan

May 2008 - November 2010

Project: 200 tph Boiler/41 MW Turbine (Brownfield)
O&M: 200 tph Boiler/41 MW Turbine, 65 tph Boiler, 11 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant (6.3 MW Gas Turbine, 30 tph HRSG, 4.7 MW Steam Turbine), Water Demineralization Plant 110 tph, Cooling Towers, Tube Well, Air Compressors

Key Duties
• Maintenance planning and optimize operations.
• Leading and training multi-disciplinary team for O&M.
• Development of RCA and Condition Monitoring of rotary equipment in the plant.
• Manpower, tools and special equipment development.
• On-job training for technicians to be qualified working on turbines, compressors, pumps etc.
• Management of raw water & drinking water. Improving quality of drinking water to the mill.
• Implementation of 5S, over time reductions to help improve employee and plant performance.
• Safety awareness and its implementation in keeping with OSHA standards
• Involved in Project Planning, Scheduling & Commissioning of Tube-well Under-ground Piping.
• Commissioning of 200TPH Boiler & 41MW Turbine.
• Efficiency Improvement of Power Plant.
• Vendor Development & inventory management.
• Due Diligence Report on 41 MW CHPP.

Company industry:
Personal Care Centers
Job role:
Maintenance, Repair, and Technician

Management Engineer Sourcing & Costing

February 2008 - May 2008

Haier Pvt. Ltd

Lahore, Pakistan

February 2008 - May 2008

Key Duties
• Dealing with suppliers & Supplier Improvement, Price Analysis / Negotiation of Parts, Localization of parts, Material analysis of the products, Generate the new ideas for cost improvement.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Management

Education

University of Engineering and technology Lahore

December 2012

December 2012

Master's degree, Thermal Power Engineering

Pakistan

University of Engineering and technology Lahore

October 2007

October 2007

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Pakistan

• Worked as an internee in ORIENT Group Of Companies Lahore. From August 12, 2007 to August 25, 2007 • Worked as an internee in Steam Power Plant of PACKAGES Limited Lahore. From June 5, 2006 to July 16, 2006 • Worked as an internee in Paper Converting area of PACKAGES Limited Lahore. From June 22, 2005 to July 5, 2005

Skills

Operations Management
Expert
Operations Management
Expert
Maintenance Management
Expert
Maintenance Management
Expert
Feasibility Studies
Expert
Feasibility Studies
Expert
Biomass
Expert
Biomass
Expert
Power Plants
Expert
Power Plants
Expert
Autocad
Intermediate
Autocad
Intermediate
Primavera P6
Beginner
Primavera P6
Beginner
SAP
Intermediate
SAP
Intermediate
Microsoft office (Word,Excel,Power point)
Intermediate
Microsoft office (Word,Excel,Power point)
Intermediate
Microsoft Project Office
Intermediate
Microsoft Project Office
Intermediate
Oracle Business Suite
Intermediate
Oracle Business Suite
Intermediate
Operations Management
Expert
Operations Management
Expert
Maintenance Management
Expert
Maintenance Management
Expert
Feasibility Studies
Expert
Feasibility Studies
Expert
Biomass
Expert
Biomass
Expert
Power Plants
Expert
Power Plants
Expert

Languages

English
Intermediate
Urdu
Native Speaker
Punjabi
Intermediate

Memberships

ASME

2007-2008

October 2007

PEC

Professional Engineer

November 2007

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Bio Energy Conference And Exhibition Netherlands
Mar 2012

Training
SIX SIGMA, The breakthrough management strategy
PIMS
Mar 2009
Personal Effectiveness At Work
Octara
Aug 2010
Basic understanding of GREASE Lubrication
SKF
Project Planning, Scheduling & Controlling using Primavera P6
University of Punjab
Oct 2011
Professional Grooming
International Management Solutions
Sep 2010
Vibration Analysis
SKF
Reference Training at Stora Enso Narew Poland
StoraEnso Narew Poland
Dec 2014
Bearings
SKF
Fits, Tolerances and Seals
SKF
LOCK OUT AND TAG OUT SYSTEM
In House
The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People
Franklin Covey
Jun 2010
Bearing Failure Analysis
SKF
Maintenance Management(TPM)
PIMS
Jun 2009
Efficient Biomass Boiler Design And Operation (EU)
Sustainable and Cleaner Production (Lars Moeller)
Jul 2012
Power Transmission Products
SKF
ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System
Pakistan Engineering Council
May 2008
Hazard identification, Risk assessment, Accident investigation & PTW
Quality Concerns
Mar 2009

Hobbies

  • Exercising
    Working out at the gym
  • Movies, Research etc.
  • Swimming
    Certificates in school and college
  • Soccer
    Captained team at school and college