MUHAMMAD USAMA
Electrical & Electronics Engineer
Karachi
Summary
Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer with 4.5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, automation, and field execution. Currently serving as Assistant Manager at Peoples Steel Mills, managing maintenance operations for 50+ machines, 400+ motors, 80+ drives, and 500+ instruments. Experienced in PLC troubleshooting (Siemens S7-300/400), industrial electrical systems, and root cause analysis. Proven ability to lead teams, execute projects, and ensure compliance with safety and ISO standards. Strong background in system reliability, commissioning support, and technical problem-solving, with a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence enhancing analytical and optimization capabilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Manager - Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I)
Peoples Steel Mills Ltd.
09.2021 - Current
- Plan and execute preventive and condition-based maintenance (PM/CBM) for E&I systems, ensuring high equipment availability and reduced downtime
- Manage maintenance operations for 50+ machines, 400+ motors, 80+ drives, and 500+ instruments
- Supervise technicians and allocate daily tasks while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards
- Perform MTTR & MTBF analysis, develop Excel dashboards, and conduct root cause analysis (RCA) using Pareto charts and fishbone diagrams
- Troubleshoot Siemens S7-300/400 PLC systems using Step7 and TIA Portal, including Ladder Logic, FBD, Profibus, Profinet, and WinCC
- Perform fault tracing using SLDs, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and technical manuals
- Support installation, commissioning, and revamp projects of industrial machines
- Conduct technical evaluations and equipment comparisons for procurement and ensure availability of critical spares
- Lead workforce planning and shift scheduling to optimize manpower utilization
- Work extensively with MCCs, VFDs, relays, circuit breakers, soft starters, actuators, encoders, and process instrumentation
- Parameterize and troubleshoot AC/DC drives (Schneider, Delta, Siemens, Sinee, Sanlen Semko)
- Execute installation and maintenance of Verlinde overhead cranes
- Conduct regular safety walks and ensure compliance with industrial safety practices
Field Service Engineer - Medical Systems
Allmed Group of Companies
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Maintained and troubleshot a 7.5 MeV Cyclotron (BG-75) and its subsystems at major healthcare facilities
- Ensured high uptime through preventive maintenance and rapid fault diagnostics
- Managed spare parts inventory for cyclotron and associated systems (chillers, auxiliaries)
- Prepared quarterly uptime reports and technical documentation for contract compliance
- Coordinated with clients and maintained strong customer relationships
- Supported the sales team with technical presentations and solutions
Education
Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence
NED University of Engineering & Technology
Karachi 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Usman Institute of Technology (NED University)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Skills
Automation & Control Systems
Siemens PLCs (S7-300/400), Step7, TIA Portal, WinCC
Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagrams (FBD)
Industrial Communication: Profibus, Profinet
Electrical & Instrumentation
MCCs, VFDs, motors, relays, circuit breakers, soft starters
Sensors, actuators, encoders, process instrumentation
SLDs, P&IDs, loop diagrams
Analysis & Tools
MTTR, MTBF, Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Excel (data analysis, dashboards), PowerPoint, technical reporting
Management & Systems
Team leadership, resource planning, maintenance strategy
5S, TPM, TQM
Certification
IEC 61131 - Practical application in PLC programming (Ladder Logic, FBD)
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I)
Peoples Steel Mills Ltd.
09.2021 - Current
Field Service Engineer - Medical Systems
Allmed Group of Companies
11.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence
NED University of Engineering & Technology
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Usman Institute of Technology (NED University)
04.2001 -
INTERNSHIPS
- Engro Fertilizers Ltd. (2019 )
- Developed 10-year preventive maintenance plan for ABB ACS 5000 MV Drive
- Coordinated with OEM (ABB) for technical inputs
- Hub Power Company Ltd. (2018)
- Gained exposure to power plant operations, maintenance, and planning systems