Maintenance Supervisor with 29+ years of experience across marine, industrial, oil & gas, utilities, and heavy maintenance operations. Strong expertise in workshop management, preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment overhauling, manpower supervision, budgeting, and material planning. Proven leadership supporting ADNOC Logistics & Services, ADNOC, ADOC Japan, KNPC Kuwait, and Reliance Petroleum. Known for delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance operations in demanding environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work history
Workshop Maintenance Supervisor
ZMI Holdings
RUWAIS, AL DHANNA, ABU DHABI, UAE
2026.02 - 2026.07
Supervised workshop maintenance tasks during each shift and daily duties.
Managed maintenance personnel and issued shift task assignments each day.
Coordinated equipment repairs and planned preventive maintenance routines daily.
Workshop Supervisor
ADNOC Logistics & Services
RUWAIS, AL DHANNA, ABU DHABI, UAE
2008.09 - 2026.01
Directed workshop maintenance operations across daily schedules and work orders.
Supervised mechanics, welders, machinists, operators, and foremen during repairs.
Planned and executed maintenance for tugboats, pilot boats, and line boats.
Led overhauls for main engines, diesel generators, pumps, and air compressors.
Managed spare parts inventory through reordering and procurement to prevent downtime.
Prepared annual operational and capital budgets for vessel maintenance planning.
Oversaw third-party repairs and insurance claim costing to control expenses.
Coordinated vessel inspections with Lloyd's Register to meet compliance requirements.
Maintained preventive maintenance records using CMMS for asset reliability.
Maintained inventory levels by ordering necessary supplies and materials regularly.
Coordinated with other departments to streamline operations across the organisation.
Adhered to company policies to sustain a professional work atmosphere.
Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment for optimum condition.
Organised schedules to support efficient daily workshop operations.
Instrument & Electrical Supervisor
ADNOC (Through International Electrical & Mechanical Co.)
ABU DHABI, UAE
2002.03 - 2008.08
Maintained sewage treatment plant daily operations and sewage lifting station duties.
Kept potable water pumping stations running for stable flow maintenance.
Supervised instrumentation and electrical teams across plant assets each day.
Troubleshot PLC and MCC systems to restore equipment availability.
Delivered preventive and breakdown maintenance programmes to reduce unexpected downtime.
Supported commissioning of new utility facilities during site start-ups.
Coordinated telemetry and remote monitoring for continuous site visibility.
Enhanced safety measures through regular equipment checks.
Minimised downtime with prompt responses to system faults and malfunctions.
Foreman
Abu Dhabi Oil Company (ADOC)
MUBARRAZ ISLAND, ABU DHABI, UAE
2001.08 - 2001.11
Supported commissioning and maintenance tasks on plant systems during site works.
Performed loop checks and provided plant startup support for readiness.
Coordinated manpower and materials to maintain schedules and work continuity.
Inspected site areas regularly to maintain safe working conditions.
Allocated resources wisely to minimise waste during daily activities.
Foreman
KNPC, Kuwait (Through Kent Overseas Ltd.)
FAHEEL , KUWAIT, Kuwait
2000.08 - 2000.11
Completed loop checking and commissioning using documented procedures and standards.
Coordinated field instrumentation work with control system commissioning activities.
Validated instrumentation signal paths during loop checking and commissioning tasks.
Instrument Maintenance Engineer
Reliance Petroleum Ltd.
JAMNAGAR GUJRATH, , INDIA
1997.07 - 2000.07
Commissioned sulphur recovery units and maintained systems for stable operation.
Calibrated and maintained field instruments during shutdowns and routine rounds.
Troubleshot control valves and instrumentation systems to restore steady process control.
Prepared loop diagrams and wiring diagrams for installation and checks.
Installed new equipment to improve overall plant productivity levels.
Conducted risk assessments to minimise hazards in the work environment.
Managed spare-parts stock control to prevent operational disruptions.
Managed spare-parts stock control to ensure minimal operational disruptions.
Conducted risk assessments to minimise hazards in the work environment.
Adhered strictly to company policies and maintained high professional standards.
Completed assigned work on time to high quality standards.
Instrument Maintenance Engineer
Standard Alkali Chemical Industries
NAVI MUMBAI , , INDIA
1996.05 - 1997.05
Maintained and calibrated instrumentation systems regularly to match operating specifications.
Troubleshot transmitters, controllers, valves, and field instruments using test procedures.
Performed routine maintenance and calibration to keep machine performance stable.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Instrumentation
Kuvempu University
Karnataka, India
Skills
Diesel Engines
Diesel Generators
Pumps
Compressors
MCC Panels
Control Valves
Instrumentation Systems
Marine Equipment
CORE COMPETENCIES
Workshop Operations Management
Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
Marine Equipment Maintenance
Diesel Engines & Generators
Pumps & Compressors Maintenance
Technical Team Leadership
Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
Budgeting & Cost Control
Spare Parts & Inventory Management
Breakdown & Emergency Maintenance
Dry Dock Maintenance Coordination
Safety & Compliance
Vendor & Contractor Management
Root Cause Analysis
CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Systems)
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
Leadership and team management
Maintenance planning and execution
Cost control and budgeting
Troubleshooting and problem-solving
Strong communication skills
Multicultural teamwork
Commitment to safety, quality, and reliability
Timeline
Workshop Maintenance Supervisor
ZMI Holdings
2026.02 - 2026.07
Workshop Supervisor
ADNOC Logistics & Services
2008.09 - 2026.01
Instrument & Electrical Supervisor
ADNOC (Through International Electrical & Mechanical Co.)