IMRAN AHMED SHAIKH, B.E.

(MECHANICAL), MBA, PMP, CMRP, MLA-II

Karachi, Pakistan
+92-321-3798043 | +92-345-2279807 • iasnediba@gmail.com

MAINTENANCE/PROJECT MANAGER
Business-focused and resourceful engineering, maintenance and project management professional with 16 plus
years’ experience in planning, developing and implementing solutions. Expert in performing detailed research,
conducting maintenance, handling material stocks and identifying equipment requirements while directing
cross-functional teams, improving processes and elevating output, quality, stakeholders’ satisfaction and
employee morale to all-time bests.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (Finance), IBA, Karachi, 2011
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), NED UET, Karachi, 2006
CERTIFICATIONS
Certification Society Year Number
Machine Lubrication Analyst Level-II (MLA-II) ICML, USA 2020 004752
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) SMRP, USA 2020 251136
Project Management Professional (PMP) PMI, USA 2017 2051512
API-618 Reciprocating Gas Compressor Diagnostic BN, USA 2021 -

SOFTWARE
Software Proficiency In Practice Institute Year Certificate
SAP High 2007 Siemens 2018 Training
Primevera P6 Medium 2009 PIM 2019 Diploma
Microsoft Excel High 2007 PIM 2023 Diploma
Microsoft Office Medium 2007 - - -
EXPANSION & UPGRADATION PROJECTS
Some of major projects are mentioned below from list of 150 plus projects:
Brief Scope after detailed study includes:
Complete sloping of drains
Upgradation of Refinery Storm Uplift Steam line 1.5 ft from existing elevation
Jan 2021-Present
Water Drainage Network Construction of New 02 nos. Pits for accumulation of
water
Installation of 04 Nos Pump Motor Sets
Brief Scope after detailed study includes:
04 nos. Furnace Oil bays to MS & HSD
Installation of Metering System
Upgradation of Refinery
Jan 2020-Present Installation of Earthing System
Gantry & Decanting System
Installation of Cone Type Loading Arms
Fall Arrest System with SRL
Installation of Pump Motor Sets
03 Nos. Natural Gas Engines with WHRB and Cooling
4.4MW Gas Engine Power Apr 2017-Apr 2019 system
Capacity 4.5 MW
 Revamping of 60 years old cooling water network
for refining facility including replacement of Main
Cooling Water & Stand-by Supply Pump, Pipe line
Cooling Water System
Jun 18 to Present replacement for eliminating high head losses in
Upgrade
multiple phases followed by an extensive study for
replacement of Cooling Tower Cells. Energy saving
of 250-300 kWhr
Complete Revamping of 03 Nos furnaces including
Revamping of Furnaces & tubes, refractory & skin plates along with installation
Jan 2013- Dec 2014
Installation of Soot Blowers of soot blowers & steam lines as per new design to
improve efficiency
30 Tanks of Misc Diameter & Height
Largest 160 ft x 48 ft Height
Construction & Major Repairs Internal & External Floating Roofs
Jul 2012-Jun 2014
of Storage Tanks Crude, Mogas, JP1, Kero, HSD, Furnace, Naphtha &
Water Service
Used Tank Jacking Method also
Gasoline Plant Capacity: 500 Tons per Day
API 610 Pump (Equipped with Dual Mechanical
Isomerization Plant for Seal & associated support system)
Apr 2013-Aug 2015
Gasoline API 618 Compressors
API 661 Air Cooler
1400 kVA Diesel Generator
Brief Scope after detailed study includes:
02 nos. JP-1 bays
Installation of Metering System
JP-1 Gantry Jul 2016-Dec 2017 Installation of Earthing System
Installation of Loading Arms
Fall Arrest System with SRL
Installation of Pump Motor Sets
To maintain connectivity under Riverbed 8”, 10” &
Horizontal Directional Drilling
12” diameter lines were laid & connected through
(HDD) of Pipelines Aug 2020-Jan 2021
HDD technique. This eliminates need for excavation
for laying underground lines.
Reinstate and Improve Air-cooler structure
Re-tubing of 16 Nos. Bundles
New Installation &
Replacement of 02 Nos. Air-coolers
Revamping of Air Coolers & Oct 2019-Feb 2020
Efficiency & Reliability enhancement of Air Cooler Fan
Structure blocks
Fan blades replacement with fibre material.
Brief Scope after detailed study includes:
Replacement of 6” diameter line with 12” diameter
Fire Fighting Network Gap
2018-Present fire water network line.
Study
Installation of 03 Pump Engine Sets (3000 US GPM
each)

OP-II 30” Diameter Line
Installation & Commissioning
of Pump Motor & Engine Sets
Texas Tower Replacement
LPG Vessel Replacement
MAINTENANCE, RELIABILITY & VALUE ADDITION ACHIEVEMENTS
Some of major achievements are mentioned below from list of 40 plus:
Implementation of RCM
Gasoline Production Enhancement
Energy Audit
Refinery Operations Restoration
Sea Water Replenishment
Overhauling of Recycle
Compressor
Overhauling of Hydrogen
Compressor
Tank Shell Plates Metallurgy
Laying & Installation of 30” diameter line for
2022-Present connectivity with Oil Pier II for receiving Crude via
Tanker at Refinery Terminal.
More than 35 nos. Pumps, Engines & Steam Turbines
installation.
Apr2017-Present
Procurement, installation & commissioning of Texas
Jul 2018-Dec 2019 Tower.
Vertical Heat Exchanger.
Procurement, installation & commissioning of LPG
Jul 2018-Dec 2019 Vessel.
Horizontal Vessel.
Implementation of study in Rotating Equipment to
Jul 2019-Dec 2021 extend Plant shutdown cycle and optimize
resource utilization.
Gasoline production increased by 100 MTD
Jan 2019-Dec 2019 without incurring any cost through design
changes of centrifugal pump.
Energy efficiency improvement resulting power
Mar 22 to Present saving of more than 1/2 Million kWhr till date from
Electricity, Steam & Water conservancy.
Refinery intracity lines (03 nos) wiped out
during rainy season in 2020, which halted
refinery operations for indefinite time. Proposed,
Aug 2020-Sep 2020
arranged & installed temporary floating Pipe in
river Area to restore refinery operations in 7
days.
Replaced Sea water with sweet water in refinery
Jul 2020-Jun 2021 terminal area to avoid degradation of Refinery
assets.
Overhauling of API 617 Gas Compressor including
Gas
2019 Dry Gas Seals (Type: 28AT)
6 Stage Centrifugal Gas Compresssor
Overhauling of API 618 Gas Compressor including
Gas Dry Gas Seals (Type: 28AT)
2019
2 Stage Double Acting Reciprocating Gas
Compresssor
Proposed metallurgy change in Tank shell plates
Mar 2011 for 50 tanks that helped installation of locally
available plates within technical specifications
 for Major Repairs.

Construction for external floating roof tank

IFR Tank Conversion to EFR Jul 2013-Jun 2014 converted from self-supported from engineering
phase till commissioning.

Boiler Super Heater Tubes Dec 2016 Replacement of boiler super heater tubes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Currently, serving as Senior Manager Maintenance & Planning in Pakistan Refinery Limited with
following experience & responsibilities:
 Head Mechanical activities and requirements for Maintenance, Projects and Turnaround.
 Cater to operational dynamics and requirements being cost effective and deliver timely.
 Apply best engineering practices in maintenance activities & adept to latest practices.
 SAP PM Module implementation to schedule preventive, predictive, corrective & breakdown
maintenance in different refinery units.
 Maintenance, Procurement, Installation, Overhauling, Maintenance & Troubleshooting of Centrifugal &
Positive Displacement Pumps, Reciprocating & Screw Compressors, Diesel Engines, Gas Engines,
Steam Turbines, Fans, Blowers and different Mobile Diesel Equipment.
 Maintenance, Procurement, Installation, Overhauling, Maintenance & Troubleshooting of
Stationary/Static Equipment, Fired Heaters (Furnaces), Steam Boilers, Heat Exchangers, Fin Fan
(Air) Coolers, Reactors, Pressure Vessels, MS & GRE Pipelines, 50+ storage tanks.
 Pipeline works of various sizes from 1/2” to 30” diameter lines in Plant, Tank farm, Intracity,
Terminal & KPT areas.
 Condition Monitoring techniques; Vibration Analysis, Thermography, Lube Oil Analysis.
 Built synergies with departments to oversee jobs at all levels and retain HSEQ objectives and
maintenance plan on track for effective work environment.
 Lead Planning function & Engineering focal point for overall coordination.
 Design work orders as collected work packages; such as material list, Tender Documents, resource
requirements, JSA, Rigging Plans, Scrap Disposal and costs.
 Prepare detailed technical specifications & evaluate offers of various equipment for final approval.
 Lead planning activities including scope identification, risk assessment, job safety analysis, rigging
plans, execution & continuous improvement along with equipment & repair parts data entry.
 Steer technical committees; incidents investigation studies, design change and in-house modification jobs
from design stage up to commissioning.
 Actively contributed in creating hazard identification and risk assessments studies and revising key
vendor prints, documents, and drawings in an efficient manner.
 Develop & Generate CAPEX and OPEX budget for Engineering department and control expenses within
budget. Highlight variances, conduct expenditures analysis and submit completion reports.
  Formulate tender documents, technical specifications and BOQ of the projects and procurement of
material as well as various types of reports through SAP.
 Schedule turnaround activities from material management, planning, outsourcing till execution and
commissioning.
 Create and devise cost control and invoice processing systems as well as revised work schedules to
ensure work execution as per the plans.
 Streamline activities, including manpower & equipment, tendering, material management, BOQ,
execution & arrangements by optimizing cost and resources to fit into work plan.
 Direct outsourcing of major jobs, such as tender documents preparation and bids evaluation.
 Cooperate with warehouse to ensure timely delivery of material to facility while maintaining proper
sparing levels in the inventory.
 Analyze integrity data, identified hazards and devised recommendations to ensure mitigation of risks.
 Develop cost estimates, resource and planning schedules for the projects.
 Prepare and maintain project costs, control strategies, plans and procedures and other project
documentation.
 Accomplish all activities of projects section; including major repairs, projects and plant changes.
 Achieve organizational goals by designing and overseeing work break down/cost structure, project,
manpower, and equipment plans, structure, target milestones, and execution strategy.
 Execute work schedule and monitor critical activities on project schedule as well as progress of project by
reviewing project to achieve on time or earlier deliveries.
 Offer recommendations to contractor’s in submitting planning package, including proposals for progress
measurement and reporting.
 Prepare progress reports, cost reports and schedules into an overall report detailing progress against plans
and budgets for circulation to stakeholders.
 Examine, update and report schedule forecasting and trending of project plans and validate Contractor
progress reports and progress certification for invoice support.
 Achieve safe and successful execution of projects by designing and executing HSEQ and QA/QC
procedures, processes, and activities while interacting with stakeholders.

CAREER TRAJECTORY
SENIOR MANAGER MAINTENANCE & PLANNING| Pakistan Refinery Limited, Karachi Oct 2021 to Present
MANAGER | Pakistan Refinery Limited, Karachi Jul 2018 to Sep 2021
SENIOR ENGINEER | Pakistan Refinery Limited, Karachi Feb 2013 to Jun 2018
EXECUTIVE ENGINEER | Pakistan Refinery Limited, Karachi Jan 2011 to Jan 2013
ENGINEER | Pakistan Refinery Limited, Karachi Jul 2009 to Dec 2010
MECHANICAL ENGINEER | ENAR Petro tech (Pvt) Limited, Karachi Aug 2008 to Jul 2009
GRADUATE TRAINEE | Pakistan Refinery Limited, Karachi Mar 2007 to Jul 2008