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HAMID ASAD

Summary

Experienced leader dedicated to fostering a collaborative work environment and empowering colleagues. Skilled in building strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in fast-paced settings. Proven Mechanical Engineer adept at optimizing mechanical systems to reduce operational costs. Quick learner with technical proficiency in various software and equipment. Strong communicator and team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Mechanical Engineer Production/Design

Pakistan Locomotive Factory Risalpur
01.2024 - Current
  • Organizing and successfully completing a variety of contracts-related responsibilities for complex and visible public projects.
  • Prepare and maintain budget estimate of the Factory.
  • Prepare monthly progress reports
  • Ensure the clean & healthy environment in shops according to ISO 14001 requirements.
  • Conducted root cause analyses for recurring issues, leading to long-term solutions that prevented future occurrences.
  • Manufacturing of 230 numbers high capacity freight wagons in collaboration with OEM i.e. Baotou Beifang Chuangaye Co. Ltd China
  • Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.

Works Manager (Manufacturing)

Pakistan Locomotive Factory Risalpur
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Leading multidisciplinary team of mechanical & electrical engineers, team leaders, technicians & workshop staff to manufacture 25 diesel electric locomotives on single shift basis
  • Executed Special Rehabilitation project of old diesel electric 15-numbers AGE-30 Locomotives in collaboration with OEM (Wabtec USA)
  • Ensure all modern techniques are adopted for manufacturing of locomotives
  • Management Representative for renewal of ISO certifications (9001 & 14001) on annual basis
  • Improved production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and optimizing workflow processes.

Works Manager (Maintenance)

Pakistan Railways CDL Workshop Rawalpindi
01.2017 - 08.2022
  • Leading multidisciplinary team of mechanical & electrical engineers, team leaders, technicians & workshop staff for maintenance of seventy percent fleet of Pakistan Railways diesel electric locomotives( including GMU, Hitachi, GE Locomotives)
  • Create protocols for regular maintenance, inspection as per OEM practices
  • Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure the timely availability and fitness of assets
  • Design and implement machinery upgrades, overhauls, and replacements
  • Create and manage work orders for reported faults/failures, routing them to the respective maintenance teams
  • Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner

Assistant Works Manager

Pakistan Railways Carriage Factory Islamabad
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Analyzed manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvements in German Coaches design
  • Assessed production cycle for effectiveness and quality performance
  • Improved communication between departments, facilitating better information flow and collaboration on projects.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by implementing preventive maintenance schedules and conducting timely repairs.

Education

BSc - Mechanical Engineering

University of Engineering and Technology(UET)

Master of Science - Mechanical Design

University of Engineering And Technology Peshawar
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Asset Management in ERP (SAP)

  • MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Project Management)

  • Proficient in AUTOCAD (2D & 3D Modeling)

  • Project management

  • Root-cause analysis

  • Operations management

  • Solid Works (3D Modeling & Static Analysis)

Training

  • Design and Manufacturing of High Capacity Freight Wagons for Pakistan Railways, Baotou Beifang Chuangye Co.Ltd Inner Mongolia, China
  • Introduction to Rail Transport Economics and Financial Sustainability of Train Operations, Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology
  • Employees Relations, Ministry of Overseas Pakistani
  • Conflict Management & Dispute Resolution in Contracts, Pakistan Engineering Council
  • Project Preparation & Management in Public Sector, PPMI
  • Project Planning & Management in Public Sector Preparation of PC-1, PPMI

Timeline

Senior Mechanical Engineer Production/Design

Pakistan Locomotive Factory Risalpur
01.2024 - Current

Works Manager (Manufacturing)

Pakistan Locomotive Factory Risalpur
09.2022 - 12.2023

Works Manager (Maintenance)

Pakistan Railways CDL Workshop Rawalpindi
01.2017 - 08.2022

Assistant Works Manager

Pakistan Railways Carriage Factory Islamabad
01.2014 - 12.2016

Master of Science - Mechanical Design

University of Engineering And Technology Peshawar
04.2001 -

BSc - Mechanical Engineering

University of Engineering and Technology(UET)
HAMID ASAD