Muhammad Ammar Akhtar
Yanbu,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in planning, scheduling, and project management using tools such as Primavera P6, SAP, and AUTOCAD. Demonstrates strong capabilities in schedule analysis, delay analysis, and effective client handling. Proficient in reporting, MS Office, KPIs, EVM, EOT within EPC projects. Adept at process improvement, data analysis, root cause analysis, and mechanical manufacturing. Recognized for being an adaptable team player with excellent communication skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
TA Planning Engineer
Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company (YASREF) Ltd
Yanbu, Medina Region
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed Pre-Turnaround activities and contractor coordination.
- Participated in daily progress and safety meetings (EHSS compliance).
- Analyzed schedule gaps in Primavera P6 and proposed corrections.
- Monitored timelines, resources, and progress to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with teams to mitigate risks and uphold safety.
- Planned ground flare maintenance per operational goals.
- Updated Daily Progress Reports (DPR) for YASREF.
- Conducted delay analysis and addressed schedule deviations.
- Ensured accurate reporting for stakeholder decisions.
Turnaround Planning Engineer
Advanced Petrochemical Company
Jubail, Eastern Province
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed Pre-Turnaround activities and contractor coordination.
- Ensured EHSS compliance during daily progress and safety meetings.
- Addressed schedule gaps in Primavera P6 with corrective actions.
- Planned ground flare maintenance aligning with goals and regulations.
- Key projects: APC Turnaround (PP & Propane Dehydrogenation Plants).
Planning Engineer
Siemens
Jubail, Eastern Province
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Created and managed project schedules using Primavera P6 and Excel.
- Prepared progress reports and S-curves for trend analysis and forecasting.
- Provided look-ahead schedules and developed Recovery Plans.
- Analyzed progress, delays, and impacts on milestones.
- Ensured alignment of schedules with costs and compliance with HSE standards.
- Supervised planning during design and construction phases.
Turnaround/Maintenance Planning Engineer
SABIC
Jubail, Eastern Province
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Finalized scope and planned WOs with OMC and supervisors.
- Coordinated materials, services, and inspections for execution.
- Shared and froze schedules with operations and schedulers.
- Ensured smooth WO execution, resolving material and resource issues.
- Monitored and addressed delays, developing recovery plans.
- Maximized WO execution through weekly reviews with operations.
- Prepared compliance reports for EHSS-critical equipment.
- Maintained accurate records per quality standards.
Production Engineer
TexPak (PVT) LTD
Lahore , Pakistan
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Supervised daily production, ensuring schedules and quality standards.
- Monitored metrics to resolve inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
- Ensured ISO 9001 compliance and implemented corrective actions.
- Conducted root cause analysis and preventive measures for downtime.
- Managed workforce schedules, training, and safety compliance.
- Coordinated with procurement to maintain inventory levels.
- Led Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives for improvement.
- Prepared production reports and presented insights to management.
- Ensured safety compliance through regular risk assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Comsats University
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Primavera P6 Training
2020
Skills
- Planning Scheduling Primavera P6 SAP AUTOCAD Adaptable Schedule Analysis Effective communicator Delay Analysis Client Handling Reporting MS OFFICE KPIs EVM EOT EPC
- Team player
- Planning analysis
- Process Improvement
- Data analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Mechanical manufacturing
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Intermediate
Quote
There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin
Timeline
TA Planning Engineer
Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company (YASREF) Ltd
04.2024 - 12.2024
Turnaround Planning Engineer
Advanced Petrochemical Company
11.2023 - 03.2024
Planning Engineer
Siemens
03.2023 - 11.2023
Turnaround/Maintenance Planning Engineer
SABIC
09.2022 - 02.2023
Production Engineer
TexPak (PVT) LTD
09.2021 - 09.2022
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Primavera P6 Training
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Comsats University
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