Naved Ahsan
Assistant Manager – Operations, Installation & Maintenance
Karachi,SD
Summary
Seasoned operations and maintenance professional with over 20 years of experience in technical maintenance, project supervision, MEP support, generator systems, lift operations, surveillance and incident response. Experienced in government-related projects in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, with practical exposure to preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, team supervision, contractor coordination, safety compliance, administrative reporting, inventory management and KPI reporting.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager - Operations, Installation & Maintenance
Army Housing Directorate General Headquarters - Assistant Director Housing
01.2023 - 03.2026
- Supervise safe and efficient lift operations in accordance with approved standard operating procedures, safety requirements and emergency response protocols.
- Coordinate and oversee lift installation activities, including site readiness, installation progress, testing, commissioning and handover to ensure compliance with safety and operational requirements.
- Oversee daily inspections of lift control panels, landing doors, cabin doors, alarms, intercoms and emergency systems to ensure proper functionality.
- Monitor lift performance on a regular basis and identify abnormal noise, vibration, stoppages or operational faults for timely corrective action.
- Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability, reduce breakdowns and extend the operational life of lift systems.
- Review and follow up on technical faults, resolve minor operational issues and escalate major defects to senior engineers, vendors or specialized maintenance teams.
- Maintain and review lift maintenance records, breakdown reports, repair logbooks and service history to ensure proper documentation and follow-up.
- Coordinate with contractors, vendors, building management and maintenance teams to ensure timely service, repairs and compliance with safety standards.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations, including passenger entrapment, lift stoppages and urgent breakdowns, while ensuring passenger safety and proper escalation.
Supervisor MEP
TBC at Initial Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd. (Project of Saudi Ministry of Education)
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Led a technical team responsible for maintenance activities on Ministry of Education projects.
- Supervised daily team activities, optimized resource utilization and ensured efficient equipment upkeep.
- Oversaw planned preventive maintenance, site inspections, reporting and reactive maintenance responses.
- Coordinated work execution to ensure timely completion of maintenance and service requests.
Technician MEP
KBR at Initial Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd. (Project of Saudi Ministry of National Guard)
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on power plant mechanical and electrical systems.
- Executed scheduled maintenance tasks, rectified faults and prepared essential reports within required timeframes.
- Provided field support during special events and inspection tours to remote desert locations.
- Performed office and administrative responsibilities related to the role.
Technician MEP
Paradigm GPT Airbus Special Project Management Co. Ltd. (Project for Saudi Ministry of National Guard)
10.2016 - 02.2019
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on power plant mechanical and electrical systems supporting National Guard projects.
- Completed routine office work and administrative responsibilities related to technical maintenance activities.
Generator Technician - Communication Site
National Advanced Systems Tetra Motorola and Communication Co. Ltd. (Project for Saudi Ministry of Interior)
11.2009 - 12.2015
- Installed, tested, commissioned, maintained and troubleshot generators for communication site projects.
- Supported equipment installations and conducted testing and commissioning of related technical systems.
- Performed office work and administrative responsibilities associated with project and site operations.
Production Technician
Siemens Pakistan Engineering Co. Ltd.
08.2001 - 10.2009
- Worked in transformer production, including final assembly, semi-assembly, core cutting and core setting for 25 KVA to 500 KVA transformers.
- Performed tasks related to diesel generator electrical systems, quality control, installation and maintenance.
- Supported inventory management, KPI reporting and other administrative duties related to production activities.
Education
Diploma of Associate Engineering - Electrical
Gov Saifee Eide Zahabi Institute
01-1999
Matriculation - TSC Radio Electronics
Sindh Board of Technical Education
01-1995
Skills
Technical Maintenance: MEP systems, generators, lift operations, CCTV installations and technical troubleshooting
Project Supervision: Government-related project support, site supervision, resource coordination and timely completion of work
Team Leadership: Supervision of maintenance teams, contractors and technicians in daily operational activities
Safety & Compliance: Emergency response, SOP compliance, inspection routines and maintenance logbook control
Administrative Skills: Office work, inventory management, KPI reporting, maintenance records and operational documentation
IT Proficiency: MS Office, Windows OS, hardware maintenance and office automation tools
Communication: Coordination with management, security personnel, contractors and technical teams
TRAININGS AND COURSES
- Apprenticeship Training as a Bench Fitter (Jan 1999 - Jul 2001), Siemens Pakistan Engineering Co. Ltd., Karachi.
- Fabian Tech IT & Communication Course, Karachi, Pakistan.
- Hardware & Maintenance course (1 year) and Office Automation course (6 months), including MS Office 2000/2003 and Windows OS.
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Operations, Installation & Maintenance
Army Housing Directorate General Headquarters - Assistant Director Housing
01.2023 - 03.2026
Supervisor MEP
TBC at Initial Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd. (Project of Saudi Ministry of Education)
01.2021 - 04.2022
Technician MEP
KBR at Initial Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd. (Project of Saudi Ministry of National Guard)
12.2019 - 12.2020
Technician MEP
Paradigm GPT Airbus Special Project Management Co. Ltd. (Project for Saudi Ministry of National Guard)
10.2016 - 02.2019
Generator Technician - Communication Site
National Advanced Systems Tetra Motorola and Communication Co. Ltd. (Project for Saudi Ministry of Interior)
11.2009 - 12.2015
Production Technician
Siemens Pakistan Engineering Co. Ltd.
08.2001 - 10.2009
Matriculation - TSC Radio Electronics
Sindh Board of Technical Education
Diploma of Associate Engineering - Electrical
Gov Saifee Eide Zahabi Institute