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Hussain  Shah

Hussain Shah

Asset Reliability & Maintenance - Team Leader
Karachi Cell : 00 92 3339251242

Summary

Experienced Team Leader with 18 years of success in leading and managing teams in Assets Reliability & Maintenance, operations, and Plant OPEX& CAPEX management.

My knowledge spans multiple industries, including natural gas amine sweetening, LPG/NGL recovery, cryogenic processing, and crude oil processing plants.

Proficient in maintaining a wide range of rotating equipment, including turbines, centrifugal compressors, reciprocating machines, and integral units.

I have successfully developed and executed maintenance strategies, conducted Reliability, Availability & Maintainability Studies, and led workshops on Reliability Centered Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance Optimization.

My proficiency in communication, problem-solving, networking, and building consensus has helped me achieve positive results throughout my career.

I possess a strong technical background in maintenance strategies, budgeting and planning, executing design modifications, and conducting Reliability, Availability & Maintainability Studies, Reliability Centered Maintenance, and Preventive Maintenance Optimization workshops.

I am skilled in Predictive Maintenance and machine monitoring techniques, with certifications in Vibration Analysis Level II and Machine Lubrication Level I, and proficiency in Pressure Volume Analysis for Reciprocating Compressors, Windrock Level II, Ajax Compressors, and Waukesha Gas Engine Technology.

In addition to technical proficiency, I have experience in assessing maintenance competency and developing training programs. I have proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems, specifically SAP and Maximo.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Team Leader - Reliability & Maintenance

United Energy Pakistan Ltd (Former British Petroleum)
Karachi
07.2016 - Current
  • Involved in the advancement of Asset Maintenance Strategy and Condition Monitoring
  • Overseeing a Condition Monitoring team responsible for looking after 1000+ Rotating Equipment’s by performing Vibration Analysis, Pressure-Volume Analysis, Thermography, Lube Oil Analysis and RCFAs
  • Established Equipment Lubricants Management System and monitoring its Budget, KPIs for bad actors
  • Organizing Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO) exercises/
    workshops
  • Investigating recurring failures that negatively impact facility operations through Root Cause & Failure Analysis (RCFA)
  • Suggesting equipment reliability enhancements through analysis of trends, past incidents, RCFA results, and operational / maintenance data
  • Evaluating maintenance and reliability work processes through gap
    assessments, audits, & periodic reviews
  • Creating maintenance plans for crucial equipment, including rotating equipment
  • Providing technical support to Project teams on the selection, procurement, and commissioning of rotating & reciprocating machines
  • Monitoring equipment for repeated tripping & conducting RCFAs to minimize production losses
  • Developing strategies/programs for upgrading critical equipment
  • Conducting training sessions for maintenance to improve equipment reliability
  • Building & maintaining strong relationships with equipment vendors and service providers to support equipment maintenance and reliability efforts
  • Creation & revision of Asset Maintenance Strategy utilizing RCM, FMECAs, RCFAs and PMOs workshop to develop or revise equipment Maintenance strategies
  • Utilization of Reliability metrics & Monitor KPIs (e.g, failure rate, Reliability, Availability, MTBF, MTTR) to meet business goals
  • Bad Actors Analysis for in-depth examination and corrective action
    management
  • Reviewing, updating & developing "Maintenance Best Practices" & “Operator Performed Maintenance” procedures
  • Alignment with ISO 55000 standard for Asset Management through 3rd party Gap Analysis
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

Maintenance Team Leader

United Energy Pakistan (Former British Petroleum)
Badin Oil & Gas Facility
07.2013 - 10.2016

As the Team Leader in the Mechanical section of the Maintenance department at the Badin-Khaskhali Facility, I was responsible for leading the mechanical team and ensuring the effective execution of maintenance plans for the Natural Gas processing Plants, wellheads, and oil facilities. My primary duties
included:

  • Responsible for maintaining rotating equipments, planning and executing design modifications, Budgeting, planning for resources and managing execution
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time
  • Defining critical spare part strategies for equipment, including ROL, ROQ, insurance items, and inventory optimization.
  • Keeping accurate and up-to-date records of all maintenance activities and equipment history.
  • Ensuring adherence to safety regulations and industry standards during all maintenance operations.
  • Managing budgets and resources in a cost-effective manner.
  • Continuously exploring and incorporating new technologies and best practices to improve maintenance processes and equipment reliability.
  • Conducting Life Cycle Cost Assessments.
  • Ensuring maintenance plans are executed at specified frequencies.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks and to enhance overall equipment performance.
  • Implementing equipment overhauling and developing long-term maintenance strategies and upgrades.
  • Conducting equipment life cycle analysis and replacement planning
  • Conducting RCFAs for critical equipment failure
  • Providing On-the-Job-Trainings (OJTs), managing the Competency
  • Management Competency Management system (CMS), and evaluating performance.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

OMV Pakistan (Austrian multinational integrated oil, gas & petrochemical company)
Kadanwari Natural Gas Processing Plant, Khairpur, OMV
10.2010 - 09.2013

As a Team Leader in the Mechanical section of the Maintenance department at Kadanwari-Miano Gas Field, I was the responsible for Leading the Mechanical Maintenance team and ensuring to implement Maintenance plans of the 250MMscfd Natural Gas processing Plants designed on membrane technology for CO2 removal. I conduct failure investigations, manage spare parts, and handle budgeting. Additionally, I am considered a domain expert in SAP/Maximo (CMMS).

  • Established and monitored maintenance protocols to deliver reliable service.
  • Investigated equipment failures to diagnose faulty operation and made appropriate maintenance recommendations.
  • Increased maintenance team efficiency by streamlining Preventive Maintenance Job Plans and resources optimization by conducting Preventive Maintenance Optimization workshops (PMOs).
  • Recommended design modifications to eliminate machine and system malfunctions.
  • Provided technical training for maintenance team members on new system enhancements.
  • Developed and coordinated effective predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance approaches.
  • Completed root cause analysis, logged faults, and prepared system reports.
  • Oversaw team of 50+ employees, conducting regular performance evaluations and providing opportunities for professional growth.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Pakistan Petroleum Limited
LPG/NGL Recover Plant, Adhi Gas Field
11.2007 - 09.2010

PPL is pioneer of the natural gas industry in the country, Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has been a key player in the energy sector since the 1950s. PPL is contributing about 25 percent of the country’s total natural gas supplies in addition to crude oil, Natural Gas Liquid and Liquefied Petroleum Gas.

PPL LPG/NGL Recover Plant, Adhi Gas Field production was 50MMscfd of natural gas, 160 tons/day LPG, 4000 Barrels per day NGL and 2000 Barrels per day crude oil. The LPG/NGL is being recovered by cryogenic process using Turbo expander and Mechanical refrigeration system. The plant is being monitored and controlled by latest DCS DELTA V system.

I Led mechanical team and my responsibilities were smooth running of Natural Gas processing Plants, perform root cause analysis, Planning and scheduling, spares management, Budgeting, suggesting and execution of Design modification, planning & scheduling of Plant annual turnaround and developing maintenance program in CMMS (SAP) and training the maintenance staff.


Rotating Equipment Engineer

Pakistan Petroleum Limited.
Amine Gas Purification Plant, Sui, Baluchistan, Pakistan.
11.2006 - 10.2007

Worked in Maintenance (Rotary) department at Sui field gas purification plant. Sui purification plant is one of the biggest plant of gas purification in Pakistan having Amine sweetening and Glycol dehydration plant with processing capacity of 1000MMscfd. In addition, plant is facilitated with steam generators, Water demineralization and water softening units. For monitoring and control of plant both DCS and PLC are being used.

Rotating Equipment Engineer (Machinery)

Pakistan Petroleum Limited
Sui Field Gas Compressor Station (SFGCS), Sui, Baluchistan., Pakistan
03.2005 - 10.2006

Worked in Maintenance (Mechanical) department in Sui field gas compressor station (State of art & largest gas compressor station in Pakistan) having Seven, frame III, 10MW heavy duty industrial Gas Turbines made by AEG KANIS (GE) of Germany, Seven high pressure centrifugal Compressors (06MV 4A) made by MANNESMANN DEMAG of Germany and four gas turbine driven power generators.

Education

Master of Engineering Management (M.Engg) -

University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore
Pakistan
04.2009 - 01.2013

Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering (B.Engg) -

University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar
Pakistan
10.2000 - 12.2004

Skills

    CMMS (SAP & Maximo)

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Software

SAP / Maximo

MS office

Accomplishments

    Performance Excellence Award - 2009

    Issued by Pakistan Petroleum Limited

    In recognition of my personal initiative in developing programmable trend charts and calculator for Adhi Gas Field which enable the company to effectively monitor the production of LPG, NGL, Gas & Crude oil and taking preemptive action in case of production decline.

Certification

Certified Vibration Analyst - Category II

Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Ajax Integral Gas Engine Compressor - Held in Ajax Oklahoma City, USA

09-2023

Certified Vibration Analyst - Category II

02-2022

Team Leader - Reliability & Maintenance

United Energy Pakistan Ltd (Former British Petroleum)
07.2016 - Current

Technical School Certification by Ariel Compressor

11-2014

Mechanic School Certification by Ariel Compressor

10-2014

H2S Hazards & Affects International Level-II

11-2013

Maintenance Team Leader

United Energy Pakistan (Former British Petroleum)
07.2013 - 10.2016

Rescue and Fire-Fighting Level I

05-2012

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

OMV Pakistan (Austrian multinational integrated oil, gas & petrochemical company)
10.2010 - 09.2013

Master of Engineering Management (M.Engg) -

University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore
04.2009 - 01.2013

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Pakistan Petroleum Limited
11.2007 - 09.2010

Rotating Equipment Engineer

Pakistan Petroleum Limited.
11.2006 - 10.2007

Rotating Equipment Engineer (Machinery)

Pakistan Petroleum Limited
03.2005 - 10.2006

Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering (B.Engg) -

University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar
10.2000 - 12.2004
Hussain ShahAsset Reliability & Maintenance - Team Leader