KASHIF AHMED AZIZI
Senior Manager - Maintenance & Utilities
Karachi,SD
Summary
Senior Mechanical Engineering professional with 20+ years of experience in maintenance management, utilities operations, plant engineering, and capital projects within chemical manufacturing and industrial environments. Extensive expertise in preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, asset reliability, utility systems, plant expansion, and shutdown management. Proven leader in boilers, chillers, compressors, storage tanks, piping systems, and chemical process plants. Strong background in project management, SAP S/4HANA, AutoCAD, contractor management, HSE compliance, and ISO standards. Consistently delivers operational excellence, cost optimization, and high plant availability aligned with business objectives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Manager – Maintenance & Utilities
Dynea Pakistan Limited
11.2007 - Current
- Lead maintenance and utilities operations for multi-plant chemical manufacturing facilities, ensuring high equipment availability and operational reliability.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, breakdown maintenance strategies, and asset reliability plans.
- Manage boilers, steam systems, air compressors, deionizers, water-cooled chillers (200 TR), and utility infrastructure.
- Plan and execute plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and maintenance overhauls.
- Oversee capital projects, plant expansions, civil works, and mechanical installations.
- Control maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, procurement, and material inspections using SAP S/4HANA.
- Lead and supervise foremen, technicians, contractors, and utility teams while ensuring HSE and ISO compliance.
- Key Capital Projects & Installations:
- Installation of Molding Compound Plants (6,000 MT/Y) – Hub & Gadoon Units
- Installation of Formaldehyde Plant (20,000 MT/Y) – Gadoon, KPK
- Waste Gas Recovery Steam Boiler piping design and installation (2.2 TPH)
- Complete plant design and expansion – Gadoon Unit
- Resin Reactor Plant steel structure design and erection
- Methanol storage tanks design and fabrication (150 m³ above-ground, 500 m³ underground)
Deputy Manager – PPC (Production Planning & Control)
Meraj Limited
02.2007 - 10.2007
- Managed production planning, scheduling, and control to support manufacturing operations and delivery targets.
Assistant Manager – Planning & Execution
SEFEC Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd.
09.2006 - 01.2007
- Planned and executed engineering and fabrication projects from order confirmation to commissioning.
- Prepared BOQs, cost estimates, and procurement plans for local and international suppliers.
- Supervised fabrication, installation, and testing as per approved drawings and engineering standards.
- Coordinated with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure timely project delivery.
- Project: Pressure Vessel Design (Estimation Phase) – Kandh Kot Gas Field Project (China Petroleum Engineering JV)
Senior Engineer – Production
Al-Ameen Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.
05.2006 - 08.2006
- Improved design and fabrication of textile machinery including dryers, washers, and dyeing machines.
- Managed production manpower, schedules, quality control, installation, and commissioning.
Engineer Projects
Metal Engineering Complex (Pvt.) Ltd. – MECOM Group
01.2003 - 04.2006
- Executed industrial fabrication and mechanical projects including tanks, pressure vessels, and structural steel.
- Managed project planning, cost estimation, material control, quality inspections, and subcontractors.
- Key Clients & Projects: Oil Storage Tank Rehabilitation (PSO), Underground Fuel Tanks (Shell), LPG Pressure Vessels (MECOM Gas), Clinker Cooler Fabrication (Lucky Cement).
Production Engineer
Cylinders Engineering Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. – MECOM Group
08.2000 - 12.2002
- Managed LPG cylinder production, hydrostatic and burst testing as per international codes and standards.
- Supervised press shop and welding shop operations, manpower planning, and production targets.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
NED University of Engineering & Technology
Karachi01.2000
Skills
Maintenance Management
Utilities Management
Preventive Maintenance (PM)
Breakdown Maintenance
Asset Reliability Engineering
Plant Operations
Chemical Manufacturing Plants
Boilers & Steam Systems
Chillers & HVAC Utilities
Air Compressors & Deionizers
Capital Projects
Plant Expansion & Installation
Shutdown & Turnaround Management
Project Planning & Execution
SAP S/4HANA (Maintenance & Materials)
AutoCAD 2D / 3D
MS Project
Material Management & Procurement
Cost Control & Budgeting
Contractor & Vendor Management
HSE, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001
Mechanical Design & Fabrication
Piping Design & Installation
Storage Tanks (Above & Underground)
SAP S/4HANA
AutoCAD 2D / 3D
MS Project
MS Office
Certification
Maintenance Management
Affiliations
- Lifetime Member – Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
- Registration No: MECH/15575
Timeline
Senior Manager – Maintenance & Utilities
Dynea Pakistan Limited
11.2007 - Current
Deputy Manager – PPC (Production Planning & Control)
Meraj Limited
02.2007 - 10.2007
Assistant Manager – Planning & Execution
SEFEC Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd.
09.2006 - 01.2007
Senior Engineer – Production
Al-Ameen Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.
05.2006 - 08.2006
Engineer Projects
Metal Engineering Complex (Pvt.) Ltd. – MECOM Group
01.2003 - 04.2006
Production Engineer
Cylinders Engineering Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. – MECOM Group
08.2000 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
NED University of Engineering & Technology