Waqar Zia
Mechanical Engineer
Karachi
Summary
Eight years of experience in a fully-integrated petrochemical complex owned by the leading conglomerate of Pakistan. Collaborative leader with a proven track record in planning and project management, having a masters in mechanical engineering.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager Planning & Contracts
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd.
Karachi
04.2023 - Current
- Develop & maintain baseline project plans via scheduling software of the entire PVC manufacturing complex
- Monitor & control planning activities throughout the project life cycle
- Liaise with key stakeholders and service providers to maintain the progress according to the timeline
- Management reporting and analytics of overall project performance
- Costing, forecasting of macro-assumptions, and control of budgets during the execution till the project delivery
- Focal point for all project updates & communication
- Annual turnaround planning & development of scope for the entire integrated complex
- Management of all contracts with service providers, suppliers and customers from negotiation to delivery
- Ensuring that all contracts are adhering to the organizational policies, applicable laws and socially acceptable norms
- Performance evaluation of service providers and ensuring the compliance of contracts terms & conditions during the contract delivery
- Conflict resolution and liaison between execution teams and service providers to ensure smooth operations
Senior Planning Engineer
Engro Polymer & Chemicals
Karachi
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Established the PMO function for a strategic 5-year project called "Long Term Reliability"
- Developed the project scope & deliverables through a rigorous approach in coordination with key stakeholders
- Developed the governance framework, infrastructure, facilities, and year-wise execution schedule
- Curated dashboards via BI tools for real-time project reporting integrated with SAP
- Weekly management updates and analytics of project performance
- Cost monitoring & control and ensuring the spend is being done according to the planned values
Senior Maintenance Engineer
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd.
Karachi
06.2017 - 06.2021
- Rejoined the organization in the same role & responsibilities after graduate studies
Maintenance Engineer
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd.
Karachi
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Planning & execution of preventive maintenance plans of stationary equipment at VCM plant
- Supervision of maintenance team & their assignments
- Reliability assurance & online leakages rectification
- Annual Turnaround planning & procurement of hardware
- Critical spares management & inventory optimization
- Development of rigging plans & job method statements
- Process safety & work permit compliance
- Align and improve SOPs with best work practices
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
08.2015 - 05.2017
Recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship by U.S. Department of State
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
01.2009 - 12.2012
Skills
Strategic planning
Timeline
Manager Planning & Contracts - Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd.
04.2023 - Current
Senior Planning Engineer - Engro Polymer & Chemicals
07.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Maintenance Engineer - Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd.
06.2017 - 06.2021
University of Illinois Urbana Champagne - Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
08.2015 - 05.2017
Maintenance Engineer - Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd.
07.2013 - 08.2015
NED University of Engineering & Technology - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
01.2009 - 12.2012
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