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SALIH ARSHAD

SALIH ARSHAD

DUBAI,UAE

Summary

  • Accomplished professional with rich and insightful experience of 9 years across extensive expertise in the automotive industry, specialising in engine rebuilding, mechanical inspection, auto repair supervision, reconditioning and overhauling of engine for commercials, generators and off-road vehicles.
  • Demonstrates exceptional time management and process improvement skills, ensuring efficient service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Proficient in automotive engineering, Marine/diesel engines, and vehicle knowledge, with a strong background in auto parts and mechanical knowledge.
  • Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering high-quality service within the automotive sector.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plant Incharge and Service Engineer

Trinity Mechanical Service
Jebel Ali - Dubai, UAE
11.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills, consistently resolved challenging technical issues.
  • Streamlined workflow by developing effective service schedules.
  • Fostered strong relationships with customers through exceptional service delivery.
  • Heat Treatment and Foundry Production Knowledge
  • Profiency in Machining - tools, equipments, drawing , methods and planning.
  • Identified areas for improvement in service procedures, increased operational efficiency.
  • Developed effective communication channels for improved team coordination.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, improved client retention rates.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all servicing tasks for secure work environment.
  • Plant Incharge over 35+ labor forces, durability of the 30+ machines Like - TOS Conventional Lathe, Radial Drilling, Kembi welding, AMC and Serdi, Serdi.
  • Introduced a preventive maintenance plan for workshop tools and machinery, prolonged their lifespan.
  • Streamlined workshop operations to enhance productivity and efficiency.
  • Warmly greeted customers and maintained positive relationships, generating consistent repeat business.

Key deliveries

  • Caterpillar (Mohamed Abdul Rahman Al Bahar LLC).
  • Komatshu (Galadari Heavy Equipments LLC). Cummins (Cummins Arabia LLC).
  • Mitsubishi, Bugatti (Al Habtoor motors). National Plant & Equipments (Al Naboodah road division).
  • Al Ghandi Motors [GMC], FAMCO [Yanmar, Volvo and Toyota].
  • NAEL Al Ain, AMGC – Al Marwan General contracting, CONMIX, CEMEX.
  • Yanmar, Volvo and Toyota (Al Futtaim auto machinery FAMCO).
  • Stevin Rocks, RAK Rocks, Wade Adams, Dubal [EGA], Al Bwardy [DAMEN].
  • Marines Services like Stanford Marine, Dynamic Marines, Grandweld, Linden Shipping Intl.

Automobile Service and Maintenance Engineer

Trinity Mechanical Services LLC
Al Quoz, Dubai, UAE
01.2020 - 10.2023
  • Performing repair and reconditioning of the engine components in highly effective manner and all the operations are carried out in-line with internationally accepted OEM quality standards procedure of sizes and quality.
  • Majorly focusing on reconditioning of cylinder block, crankshaft, camshaft, connecting rod & head.
  • Hydraulic tubes repairing works [Worn-out Oilseal, Bearing seating areas, end thread repair].
  • Technical Advisor for modification of the engine components depends upon the customer needs for road racing sports events [LIWA, TURBOCHARGED. YAS Circuits, etc]
  • Documenting the pre inspection reports and evaluation with the OEM standards of size with its limits of allowable tolerances.
  • Estimation of services and explaining all repairing options to customers including time, cost estimates and part needs. Setting up targets and achieving the same within time and service parameters
  • Verifying the final inspection reports and clearances between the components, comparing it with the OEM standard.
  • Repairing the critical cracks in metal bodies without appliance of heat treatments by means of crack sealing or Cold/Metal stitching process.
  • • Safety of workforces, and housekeeping, Invoice credits controller, Accounts and Transport Superintend.

Junior Technical Service Engineer

Trinity Mechanical Services LLC
AL Rashidiya - Dubai, UAE
05.2018 - 12.2019
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all technical service activities for transparency and accountability.
  • Streamlined communications between Service Engineer team and non-tech staff, leading to efficient problem solving.
  • Receiving the customer stuffs, inspect the components and executes the pre inspection, identifying the major issues by means of visual inspection.
  • Reporting the seized portion, watermarks and rested location in the engine components, checking for cracks, broken and ruined parts.
  • Profiency in Liquid penetrant test (DP), Magnetic particle test (MPI), Hardness Test and Hydrostatic pressure test.


Service Advisor

PLA Motors
Tamil Nadu, INDIA
01.2017 - 01.2018

Quality Assurance Intern

Greaves Cotton ltd [Kirloskar India]
Tamil Nadu, India
06.2016 - 12.2016

Education

Master of Technology - Automobile

Hindustan University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
04.2015 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

MIET ENGINEERING COLLEGE [ ANNA UNIVERSITY}
Tamil Nadu, India
03.2011 - 03.2015

Diploma - Industrial Safety

Annamalai UNiversity
Tamil Nadu, India
04.2013 - /2015

Skills

  • Time management expertise
  • Process improvement implementations
  • Mechanical inspection
  • Auto repair supervision
  • Auto parts knowledge
  • Automotive industry knowledge
  • Engine rebuilding expertise
  • Mechanical knowledge
  • Customer relations
  • Service delivery management
  • Automotive engineering
  • Diesel Engines
  • Vehicle knowledge

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
TAMIL
Native
Arabic
Beginner

Certification

  • TRAINED LEVEL 1 FIRE SAFETY FUNDAMENTALS AND PROPER USE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS CERTIFICATE
  • AUTOCAD PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
  • DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL SAFETY CERTIFICATE


References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Plant Incharge and Service Engineer

Trinity Mechanical Service
11.2022 - Current

Automobile Service and Maintenance Engineer

Trinity Mechanical Services LLC
01.2020 - 10.2023

Junior Technical Service Engineer

Trinity Mechanical Services LLC
05.2018 - 12.2019

Service Advisor

PLA Motors
01.2017 - 01.2018

Quality Assurance Intern

Greaves Cotton ltd [Kirloskar India]
06.2016 - 12.2016

Master of Technology - Automobile

Hindustan University
04.2015 - 02.2017

Diploma - Industrial Safety

Annamalai UNiversity
04.2013 - /2015

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

MIET ENGINEERING COLLEGE [ ANNA UNIVERSITY}
03.2011 - 03.2015
SALIH ARSHAD