Blessed Usaihwevhu
Dubai
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Engineer
John Crane
Dubai, Dubai
08.2025 - Current
- Strip (disassemble), inspect, and assemble seals and seal cartridges in accordance with internal drawings and specifications.
- Dismantle, clean and prepare components under repair.
- Perform face calibration, grooving, lapping and polishing of seal faces where required.
- Manual machining of components when needed (e.g. grooving, machining of parts).
- Carry out testing of seals of various types/sizes: setting up test rigs/cells, checking performance.
- Write strip and inspection reports — document condition, failures, required repairs.
- Maintain quality control checks and adherence to internal specifications.
- Adhere to Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies; ensure safe work environment and compliance.
- Maintain cleanliness of work area and handling of equipment/tools properly.
- Inventory/spare parts management for seals and related components (ensuring parts are available for repairs).
- Participate in continuous improvement (CI), lean, efficiency or productivity improvement initiatives.
Senior Maintenance Technician Workshop Leader
TGME Equipment & Machine Rental
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Performing AWP machinery maintenance, addressing breakdowns.
- Responding to emergency breakdowns outside regular hours, demonstrating commitment to operational continuity.
- Reviewing and adopting maintenance strategies in response to changing regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance.
- Training staff on safety protocols and emergency response procedures, promoting a safe working environment.
- Leading refurbishment projects for ageing machinery, extending equipment lifespan and improving performance.
- Developing and updating maintenance documentation, creating a comprehensive reference for future repairs and audits.
- Analysing system failures to recommend modifications and enhancements, driving continuous improvement in operations.
- Supervising junior technicians in repair procedures, fostering a collaborative and skilled maintenance team.
- Updating maintenance logs and reports with detailed records of repairs and servicing activities for future reference.
- Engaging in continuous professional development, staying abreast of advancements in maintenance technology and practices.
- Managing inventory of spare parts and tools, ordering replacements as necessary to maintain stock levels.
- Responding to emergency breakdowns outside regular working hours, restoring operations with minimal disruption.
- Revamping outdated maintenance procedures, introducing new techniques that enhanced overall productivity.
- Streamlining documentation process for maintenance activities, making tracking and reporting more efficient.
- Oversaw installation of new equipment, guaranteeing correct setup and seamless integration into existing processes.
- Implemented preventative maintenance schedules for electrical and mechanical equipment, reducing downtime by 30%.
- Fabricated custom components from metal and other materials, meeting specific client requirements.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in vehicles, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Utilised precision instruments to measure parts, ensuring accurate and reliable workmanship.
- Led workshop safety meetings, promoting awareness and preventing workplace accidents.
- Managed inventory of tools and supplies, reducing downtime and optimising workflow.
- Trained junior technicians in workshop safety and equipment use, fostering a skilled team environment.
- Maintained workshop equipment, performing regular servicing to prevent malfunctions.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on workshop machinery, promoting longevity and safety.
- Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills, resolving technical challenges with innovative solutions.
- Operated CNC machines with proficiency, producing precise and consistent parts.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and schematics, translating complex designs into practical solutions.
- Adjusted engineering designs based on performance data.
- Maintained clean, tidy working areas for optimum health and safety within build areas.
- Tested and troubleshot designs to determine root causes of faults.
- Conducted skilled repairs of installed mechanical systems and equipment.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
Senior Maintenance Technician
EMIRATES/DNATA GROUP (DUBAI)
07.2021 - 09.2024
- Aligned team efforts towards achieving specific goals and KPIs
- Delegate tasks and set project deadlines
- Manage and ensure optimal performance of daily team operations.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations.
- Create a healthy and motivating work environment.
- Effectively communicate performance feedback to teams
- Monitor and report team performance metrics
- Inspire and encourage team members resulting in enhanced performance
- Discover training needs and provide coaching
- Listen to team members' feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts
- Plan and organize team building activities.
- Oversee work order systems and manage documents to improve timely repair completion rates.
- Follow manufacturers' equipment manuals while doing repairs.
- Execute preventive maintenance programme by planning and coordinating major scheduled maintenance outages.
- Supervise contractors on site to verify completed work met legal and company requirements.
- Coach, mentor and develop high performing maintenance team to meet agreed objectives in assigned areas.
- Keep records of repairs and adjustments to help prevent future issues.
- Delegate tasks to capable employees to efficiently manage resources.
- Examine work orders to determine priorities.
- Establish and implement new procedures for standard maintenance scheduling.
- Coordinated the maintenance and repair of workshop equipment, minimising downtime and boosting productivity.
- Led quality control checks, guaranteeing work met or exceeded customer expectations and industry standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all workshop activities, including employee hours, job costing, and project statuses.
- Controlled workshop management system by scheduling and monitoring projects closely, driving team efficiency.
- Implemented health and safety protocols, conducting regular risk assessments to maintain a safe working environment.
- Introduced a preventive maintenance schedule for all equipment, drastically reducing unexpected breakdowns.
Maintenance Technician
EMIRATES/DNATA GROUP (DWC DUBAI)
11.2018 - 05.2020
- Carrying out scheduled maintenance as per set standards (includes manufacturer's recommendation, ISO certification requirements, safety standards, and all Legal & regulatory requirements) on the various equipment/vehicles and plants to ensure reliable/optimum utilization of the same
- Diagnosing and repairing faults/defects effectively on equipment/vehicles and plant under breakdown ensuring that down time is minimized
- Daily inspection of all equipment/vehicles and plant for operational reliability & safety, to help plan for corrective maintenance and to prevent accidents in the operational area
- Fabrication of broken metal and steel bodies like conveyors, Slave Pallet Movers, Fork Lifters, Storage locations etc
- Ensure that standard safety procedures are followed during maintenance activities to prevent any personal injury or equipment/vehicle and plant damage
- Ensure that all work-related activities carried out during the shift are recorded in the log book/work order to help planning staff log the details of work done in the Maintenance Management System
- Inform the Supervisor/Senior Maintenance Technician of any spare parts & tools that are needed to ensure timely completion of all maintenance works
- Maintain good housekeeping in the workshop & other work areas and take proper care of tools.
- Dealt with maintenance issues, resolving problems swiftly and efficiently.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs safely.
- Maintained available parts, tools and materials inventory in order to respond promptly to issues.
- Evaluated systems in use to uncover problems, complete maintenance and recommend solutions.
- Conducted team meetings to prioritise maintenance issues and identify emergency repairs.
- Prioritised work orders to address time-critical matters first.
- Resolved equipment malfunctions within target timeframes.
- Tested new machinery for conformity with standards and specifications.
- Completed preventative maintenance work to minimise risk of disruptions to operations.
- Serviced and repaired industrial equipment, keeping machines functional and safe.
- Kept machines in good working order by performing preventative maintenance.
- Examined parts for excessive wear and breakages for prompt repair.
- Took appropriate health and safety precautions to minimise risk of injury.
- Oiled and greased station engines and components for optimal running.
- Dismantled machinery and equipment to replace parts and make repairs.
Maintenance Technician
JABAL AL KHALEEJ MANUFACTURING
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Responsible for Plant Maintenance, servicing of Pumps, gearboxes, fabrication, pneumatic components, air compressors, water treatment plant, boiler (Diesel), Cooling tower, pipework and packaging machinery
- To guarantee the maintenance of mechanical processes in a manner that will ensure the highest reliability
- Performing repairs on malfunctioning motors, controls, pumps and other components
- Operating machines and equipment such as grinders, lathe, milling machines also liable for the safe utilization of hand tools, lift trucks, hoists and power tools
- Guarantee that all safe work procedures and security guidelines are adhered to
- Offer assistance to operations in running machines at standard speeds and centreline conditions so as to enhance productivity and efficiency
- Offer assistance with troubleshooting of equipment problems like boilers, fillers, pasteurisers
- Observe conditions of equipment through vibration analysis and lubrication
- Complete maintenance care obligations and render assistance in equipment repair as necessary
- Take part in organizational enhancement teams such as security committee
- Perform quality improvement and cost reduction and productivity as obligated
- Participate in sharing of knowledge so as to mentor and train other unit members in areas of operations and maintenance to enhance their development
- Guarantee operation of mechanical gadgets and machinery by ensuring completion of preventative maintenance prerequisites on production machines, motors, engines, conveyor systems, and pneumatic tools
- Oversee mechanical devices while in operation and listen for complications using accurate testing and measuring instruments
- Take out inoperative parts by disassembling devices with the use of cranes, hoists, hand and power tools; and also observing texture and form of parts
- Ascertain changes in dimensional requisite of parts by examining used parts and utilizing micrometres, rules, calliper's, and other measuring appliances
- Regulate downtime by enlightening production staff on standard preventive maintenance methods and monitoring their compliance.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs safely.
- Maintained available parts, tools and materials inventory in order to respond promptly to issues.
- Evaluated systems in use to uncover problems, complete maintenance and recommend solutions.
- Conducted team meetings to prioritise maintenance issues and identify emergency repairs.
- Inspected machines thoroughly to locate faults using Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Prioritised work orders to address time-critical matters first.
- Resolved equipment malfunctions within target timeframes.
- Completed preventative maintenance work to minimise risk of disruptions to operations.
- Serviced and repaired industrial equipment, keeping machines functional and safe.
- Minimised machine downtime by conducting maintenance and repair work strategically at pre-established intervals.
- Ran tests to guarantee machines worked properly after maintenance work.
Skills
- Parts replacement
- Measurement techniques
- Software installation
- Hardware repair
Timeline
Service Engineer
John Crane
08.2025 - Current
Senior Maintenance Technician Workshop Leader
TGME Equipment & Machine Rental
09.2024 - 08.2025
Senior Maintenance Technician
EMIRATES/DNATA GROUP (DUBAI)
07.2021 - 09.2024
Maintenance Technician
EMIRATES/DNATA GROUP (DWC DUBAI)
11.2018 - 05.2020
Maintenance Technician
JABAL AL KHALEEJ MANUFACTURING
01.2016 - 10.2018