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Umair Ahmad

Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Enterprising and charismatic Mechanical Associate Engineer with distinctive experience in the
mechanical engineering discipline, specializing in the operations & maintenance of district
cooling plants as well as managing O&M related projects. Possessing excellent
interpersonal skills across all levels, with experience managing others as well as
collaborating in teams to deliver demanding projects within crucial timelines. Seeking a
challenging role in a dynamic environment with the opportunity for growth and advancement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Plant Operation

Tabreed, National Central Cooling Company PJSC
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
03.2018 - Current
  • Serving as the Operations Lead for the commissioning and snagging of the new DCP's,
    overseeing T&C processes, reviewing and issuing snagging reports, and providing critical input on plant
    operational logic, SCADA reporting, and overall performance testing to ensure seamless integration
    and optimal functionality.
  • Plan & ensure execution of all plant maintenance activities in the assigned area to ensure reliability and
    continuity of their operation.
  • Plan and ensure implementation of preventive maintenance for plants in the assigned area to decrease
    forced outages and to maintain designed outages.
  • Plan, prioritize, and ensure implementation of corrective maintenance program in the assigned plant
    area in order to minimize downtime and decrease outage duration.
  • Plan and manage effective handling of major and minor outages in coordination with the contractors in
    the assigned Plant with a predefined scoop of work to minimize the downtime.
  • Ensure all activities of maintenance work for the assigned plant are within budgetary limits to ensure
    budgetary compliance.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental management policy procedures
    and controls across the department to guarantee employee safety.
  • Liaison with in-house maintenance teams and external contractors to manage plant asset maintenance,
    following all necessary SLAs and QHSE protocols.
  • Hands-on experience with the operations of the Absorption Chillers and York YK chillers,
    identification of faults, and issuance of defect notices/work orders. Observed & analyzed evaporator
    and condenser tubes descaling activity as well as eddy-current testing and vibrational analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with ongoing projects geothermal and Maxwell Nano Fluid injection.

MEP supervisor

Al Dewan Technical Services
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
05.2016 - 09.2017
  • Liaised with contractors, achieving smooth workflow.
  • Collaborated with engineers for successful project completion.
  • Supervised construction projects, guaranteeing quality control.
  • Adhered to regulatory guidelines for legal compliance.
  • Monitored budget allocation, optimising financial resources.

Building maintenance technician

ASAS Group Facility Management
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
06.2014 - 05.2016
  • Installing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical systems such as HVAC
    (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), plumbing systems, and electrical systems in buildings
  • Performed necessary painting tasks, refreshed the look of the property's interior and exterior spaces.
  • Maintained optimal building performance by conducting regular inspections and preventive maintenance.
  • Assisted plumbers, electricians, and HVAC staff to expedite project completion timescales.

Intern

Packages Limited
Lahore, Pakistan
04.2012 - 06.2012
  • Operating Absorption system
  • Maintain cooling tower water level and its PH
  • Daily take care of WBT and DBT for Production Area.

Education

10th Standard - Scince

Lahore Board
Lahore, Pakistan
06.2005 - 08.2007

Fine Arts - Arts

Lahore Board
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2009 - 09.2010

Diploma - Mechanical specialization in HVAC

Pak poly technical institute
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2011 - 04.2014

Skills

  • Pro-active liaison with in-house O&M teams and contractors to effectively deliver set
    operations, maintenance, and projects milestones
  • Effective time management skills
  • Productive leadership skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Urdu
  • Valid UAE driving license from 5 years
  • Advanced in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and SharePoint

Certification

  • HSE for Supervisors (institutional of occupational Safety
    and Health) WSP
  • IOSH Working Safely (IOSH WS)
  • Working Alone – Safety Awareness
  • Working at Height - Scaffold and Scaffold Tow
  • Working at Height - Fragile and Degraded Surf
  • PID Tuning
  • Pump Maintenance Training
  • O&M Academy: Trane Chiller
  • Legionella Control and Risk Management in Water Cooling Towers
  • Gas Testing
  • Basic Firefighting (BFF)
  • Track: Electrical Safety
  • Global Safety Principles: Industrial Ergonomics
  • Maximize Your Productivity by Managing Time and Tasks

Timeline

Plant Operation

Tabreed, National Central Cooling Company PJSC
03.2018 - Current

MEP supervisor

Al Dewan Technical Services
05.2016 - 09.2017

Building maintenance technician

ASAS Group Facility Management
06.2014 - 05.2016

Intern

Packages Limited
04.2012 - 06.2012

Diploma - Mechanical specialization in HVAC

Pak poly technical institute
01.2011 - 04.2014

Fine Arts - Arts

Lahore Board
01.2009 - 09.2010

10th Standard - Scince

Lahore Board
06.2005 - 08.2007
Umair Ahmad