IRSHAD AHMED (Chemical Engineer)House#B-58 Mir Hassanabad Society phase 1Hussainabad HyderabadSindh, Pakistan. ahmedirshad81@yahoo.comRes +92 22 2100474; Cell +92 300 3783766Skype ID:-irshad.ahmed651

Objective Monitor the performance of the plants to achieve efficient and reliable operation of plant. Coordinate and arrange sufficient stock of plant consumables such as chemicals, liquid fuel etc., and provide support services to operation staff in order to operate the plant safely and smoothly. Generate reports and statistics of plant operation for Management review and information.

Career Highlights23 + years of experience in process and operation in fertilizer and petrochemicals industries.

02 years on-job training of Ammonia/Urea & Utilities. 12 years experience of process and operation of utilities plant for ammonia/urea. 08+ years Operation and maintenance of rotating machinery& equipment of Utilities plant.

Work History Manager Operation and Maintenance of Utilities plant

Archroma Pakistan limited, Jamshoro. January-2014 to date

Manager Operation and Maintenance of Utilities plantClariant Pakistan Limited, Jamshoro. 2006-2013

Manager Design/installation/commissioning of Water filtration unitsWater treatment Chemicals, Karachi Pakistan. 2005-2006

Engineer Utilities Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), Mirpur Mathelo Pakistan. 2002-2004

Utilities EngineerPak Saudi Fertilizer Limited Mirpur Mathelo, Pakistan. 1992-2002

Trainee EngineerPak Saudi Fertilizer Limited, Mirpur Mathelo, Pakistan 1989-1992

Offer of Expertise Responsible for operation and maintenance of water treatment plant, De ionize plant,

centrifugal pumps, screw air compressors, reciprocating air compressor, heat exchangers, surface condensers, air coolers, cooling towers, degasifier, DE aerator, softening water plant, HVAC system, nitrogen plant and steam boilers.

Experience of water treatment (clarifier) capacity 1200m3/hr, De ionize water (DIW) three lines capacity 130m3/hr each line and De mineralized water (DMW)three mix bed capacity 150m3/hr each mix bed.

Experience of operating cooling tower recirculation capacity 32000m3/hr, cooling water fan 10nos capacity2036000 m3/hr each fan and 04nos steam turbine pumps capacity 8100m3/hr each.

Planning and scheduling of turnaround maintenance (TAM) and normal maintenance of plant. Daily monitoring of hazards in the plant regarding environmental circumstances in order to

rectify them. Familiar with P& IDs, and PFDs and schematic drawings. Process data logging, monitoring and equipment performance analysis. Performed material chemical composition analysis using positive identifiers (PMI), material

selection for process applications, provided welding procedures as per isometrics and equipment data sheets.

Standby rotating equipment schedule operation checks for reliability assurance. Safe Start-up and Shut-down according to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP’s). Assistance to shift in charge for plant shutdown-startup activities scheduling. Test run coordination and verifications for all production processes. Supervised overhauling of steam turbine and rotating critical machinery including spares parts

arrangement, skilled resource selection, planning and execution of job.

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Strong knowledge of machinery spares optimization, replacement of unnecessary costly PMs with predictive maintenance techniques like operator surveillance, vibration monitoring, infrared thermography, motor current signature analysis, thermal/electrical resistance tests, field alignment checks, piping stresses on machines and implement cheaper solutions to reduce maintenance cost.

Safe hand over / takeover of equipment and machinery for maintenance. Maintaining & preparation daily activities log book & daily production report. Ensures implementation of Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) programs. Implementation and follow up of SHE regulations (Work to Permit System, HAZARD

Identification and Incidents Notification etc.) Safe Electrical lock out, tag out (LOTO) and try procedures/ Hazardous energy isolation. Communicating SHE issues to Supervisors and Contractors. Participates as a member of Area Safety Health Environment. Prepare start-up and commissioning procedures for the new modifications and provide

assistance in preparing operating manuals and procedures and apply HSE guidelines to existing and new modifications.

Prepare technical proposals and engineering estimates and scope of work for the studies/projects to be handled by outside Consultant or contractors.

Develop and review process flow diagrams (PFD’s), Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s) and Process Data Sheets. Participate in process safety audits.

Interface with other engineering disciplines, and provide process input to carryout detailed engineering activities, provide process data for instrument sizing.

Evaluate vendor proposals related to equipment and chemical supplies, perform Equipment / Instrument sizing calculations.

Prepare start-up and commissioning procedures for the new modifications and provide assistance in preparing operating manuals and procedures and apply SHE guidelines to existing and new modifications.

Provides consultation in troubleshooting process abnormalities to recommend the best possible resolutions.

Ensures the process units are operating at optimum conditions to provide the maximum profit by applying engineering principles and coordinating the work with Manufacturing and Planning divisions.

Reviews and approves the process parameter adjustments to maximize yield, meet production plans, plant reliability and profitability based on process performance and laboratory results.

Review and analyze the abnormalities of equipment/system in the plant and initiate immediate corrective actions in order to maintain and smooth operation of the plant.

Monitor plant performance by checking log sheets, logbooks and other recorder plant data. Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for management information and

future reference. Maintain operation records, manuals, data, drawings, keys under safe custody for easy access. Maintain smooth and safe operation of the plant by attending to critical problems through of

meetings for management information. Prepare plant operation reports and statistics for management information by assessing the

plant condition/status. Supervise and maintain good housekeeping by conducting routine Inspection and prepare

report for management review to meet safety and environmental requirement. Monitor supply of operational consumables by drawing from stores and allocating them as

required for plant operation. Maintain history, generation cost, and fuel consumption and operation records of day to day

activities of the plant for future references. Arrange receipt of chemicals for plant and monitoring the plant chemical and fuel stock. Prepare and maintain safety, environmental & quality records for meeting the requirements in

accordance with Authority’s Policies. Render necessary assistance/service to shift staff during normal startup, shutdown and

emergencies by providing necessary information & data. Analyze the plant performance/conditions in case of any abnormalities/occurrences in order to

detect the defect and avoid recurrence of such occurrences for reliable operation of the plant. Prepare operation and consumables budget and tender evaluation to meet plant requirement

for smooth operations.Ensure plant and personal safety by arranging to provide PPE items to the concerned staff.

Conduct performance appraisals for subordinates, operators in consultation with Manager Operation.

Evaluate Operator’s applications as instructed by superior.Follow up work requests and actions take to rectify the defects in order to update the plant history for future reference.

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Check and verify operation reports, data, and calculations and arrange data entry into the computers for maintaining plant history and day to day activity records.

Major Projects ExecutedRealizing, Selection and directly technically contact with customer for purchasing / installation / erection/commissioning of new equipment. Steam boiler capacity 10ton/hr & pressure 13bar make loos, Germany Screw air compressor oil free 450m3/hr& pressure 8.6bar Atlas Cop co, Belgium Hot water absorption chiller 100RT Shuangliang China Gas generator 1.1 MW Jen Bacher, Austria Ice flacking (refrigeration) machine10ton/day (04nos) Snow key, China Nitrogen plant capacity 200m3/hr purity 99.9%Gastek, India Nitrogen plant capacity 75m3/hr, purity 99.5% Gastek, India Screw air compressor oil free 850m3/hr& pressure 8.6bar IR, Ireland Screw air compressor oil injected 500m3/hr& pressure 8bar Jaguar, China Deep Well Turbine (pumps) capacity 125m3/hr(02nos) KSB, Pakistan

Achievements Initiated projects to complete installation / erection / commissioning in with approved budget

and time. Appreciation in every year to providing the utilities services to production department without

interruption. Appreciation to control the recommended parameter of water treatment for clarifier, steam

boilers, cooling towers and hot water absorption chiller.

Professional Trainings Industrial Management Multan, Pakistan. Water treatment Lahore, Pakistan Corrosion Karachi, Pakistan

Education 1989 Bachelor Engineering Chemical from NED University of Engineering & Technology

Karachi, Pakistan.

Personal Information’s DOB 14th August, 1965 C.N.I.C No. 45104-0280766-7 Passport No. BD 1157662

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