MOHAMMAD SAMIR MUSTAFA

Project and Maintenance Manager

KAR GROUP REFINERY

ERBIL

01.2017 - Current

Professional Experience
Professional Overview:
Highly skilled mechanical engineer with over 10 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, specializing in refinery operations, maintenance, and pipeline projects. Proven expertise in managing fixed and rotating equipment, driving cost-efficient solutions, and implementing advanced maintenance strategies. Demonstrated career progression from Maintenance Engineer to Supervisor, and ultimately to Assistant Maintenance Manager, showcasing strong leadership, technical proficiency, and problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance Management and Leadership (2017 – Present):
- Spearheaded maintenance operations in a major oil refinery, ensuring the reliability of critical equipment, including pumps, heaters, heat exchangers, and towers.
- Implemented planned, preventive, and predictive maintenance strategies, achieving consistent machine availability above 95% and reducing downtime by 30-40%.
- Conducted root cause analysis and troubleshooting to resolve complex equipment failures, providing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Reviewed and optimized operational systems, introducing internal controls to improve productivity and reduce maintenance costs.
Pipeline and Piping Projects (2013 – 2017):
- Managed multiple pipeline and piping projects, including fabrication, erection, and commissioning of pipelines ranging from 24-inch to 36-inch diameters, focusing on timely delivery and quality compliance.
- Supervised welding operations and inspections, including radiographic testing, ensuring adherence to international standards.
- Prepared and reviewed as-built drawings and maintained weld history documentation, ensuring traceability and compliance with project specifications.
- Directed hydrostatic testing, punch list management, and system-wise inspections to ensure safe and reliable pipeline operations.
Key Achievements:
- Reduced maintenance costs by 20-25% by implementing innovative resource optimization strategies.
- Increased refinery uptime by implementing efficient maintenance programs and addressing recurring operational challenges.
- Successfully trained and developed teams, organizing specialized workshops on maintenance best practices, safety compliance, and equipment handling.
- Played a pivotal role in enhancing equipment reliability by conducting vibration analysis and other diagnostic tests, and recommending proactive replacements or maintenance.
Certifications and Training:
- API 580 (Risk-Based Inspection): Advanced understanding of inspection techniques and risk assessment for refinery equipment.
- PMP (Project Management Professional): Proficient in managing complex projects, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.
- SMRP (Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals): Expertise in maintenance reliability and asset management.
- AWS (American Welding Society Certification): Skilled in welding standards, inspections, and quality assurance.
- Alignment Training: Comprehensive knowledge in precision alignment of rotating equipment to ensure efficient operations.
Key Competencies:
- Maintenance Management: Expertise in planning and executing comprehensive maintenance strategies for refinery operations.
- Project Execution: Extensive experience in managing large-scale piping and pipeline projects with a focus on quality and safety compliance.
- Quality Assurance: Skilled in implementing inspection protocols, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to international standards.
- Leadership: Strong ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and driving performance.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of diagnostic tools and maintenance methodologies, including vibration analysis, and welding inspections.
Prominent Projects:
- Refinery Maintenance (2017 – Present):
Progressed from Maintenance Engineer to Assistant Maintenance Manager, driving operational improvements and enhancing equipment reliability.
- TAQA Pipeline Export System (2016):
Led construction management activities, ensuring the successful delivery of a major crude oil export pipeline.
- Kawarkosk Piping Station (2016):
Supervised the construction of a key piping station, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
- 36-inch Crude Oil Pipeline Connection (2015):
Played a critical role in fabricating and commissioning pipeline spools for a crude oil export system.
Professional Summary:
Passionate and dedicated mechanical engineer with a continuous drive for personal and professional growth. Specializing in the oil and gas sector, I am committed to developing my expertise further to become a respected leader in the field. I strive to continuously enhance my skills and am eager to join a forward-thinking, professional company that offers development opportunities and provides the platform I need to reach my full potential as a future manager. I am always looking for ways to improve my abilities and contribute effectively to the success of the organization I work with.

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Mechanical Engineering - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

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Project and Maintenance Manager

Mechanical Engineering - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

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