Open to work
RANA IMRAN AHMAD
Saudi Kayan Saudi Arabia (SABIC Affiliate)
Jubail,Saudi Arabia
29
Years of experience
3
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
Skilled electrical and control systems specialist with expertise in instrument installations, calibrations, and testing. Proven ability to troubleshoot issues and implement preventive maintenance plans, while developing effective procedures. Focused on enhancing operational efficiency through precise testing and calibration, driving system performance and supporting organisational objectives.
Work history
Maintenance Instrument Specialist
17 Years 6 Months- Managed preventive and corrective maintenance for primary olefins and utilities plant, ensuring operational readiness and reliability.
- Enhanced plant reliability by identifying and rectifying critical instrumentation design issues.
- Served on-site since 2009 construction phase as QA/QC inspector, identifying and resolving construction defects in real-time, contributing to successful pre-commissioning and commissioning phases.
Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning Supervisor
1 Year 1 Month- Troubleshot and resolved complex commissioning issues, ensuring uninterrupted plant operations and adherence to project timelines.
- Executed pre-loop and loop checks, verifying system integrity and readiness for operation.
- Supervised installation and testing of process instruments and control systems to ensure optimal functionality and reliability.
- Project: LNG Gas Plant
Instrument Specialist
2 Years- Handled control systems and field instruments for high-pressure boilers and power turbines integrated with the plant's power generation system.
- Identified and resolved complex commissioning issues, facilitating successful plant start-up.
- Performed pre-loop and loop checks, verifying system integrity before commissioning.
- Managed instrumentation from project inception, resolving initial issues to ensure seamless plant operations.
- Sugar & Alcohol Distillation Plant
Instrument Specialist
1 Year 2 Months- Handled control systems and field instruments for high-pressure boilers and power turbines, integrating them with the plant's power generation system.
- Resolved complex commissioning issues, successfully bringing the plant fully online.
- Managed instrumentation from project inception, resolving initial issues to ensure seamless plant operations.
- Performed comprehensive pre-loop and loop checks to verify system integrity.
- Oversaw operations at sugar and alcohol distillation plant
Instrument and control supervisor
1 Year 9 Months- Led Instrument Department in German-technology Acetic Acid plant, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to quality standards.
- Spearheaded the successful commissioning and smooth startup of plant operations.
- Managed Enders and Hauser instrumentation systems to achieve precise process monitoring and control, enhancing overall plant performance.
- Optimised control operations using PLC systems, significantly contributing to operational reliability and efficiency.
Instrumentation Supervisor
1 Year- Led erection, testing, and commissioning of instrumentation systems for integrated cement plant, ensuring operational readiness across all production areas.
- Coordinated activities in Crushing Area, Raw Mill, Pyro Line, Cement Mill, and Packing Plant to streamline processes.
- Managed project duration of 1 year, delivering instrumentation systems on schedule.
Instrument Technician
3 Years 3 Months- Worked as Instrument Technician for three years at Ammonia Plant, gaining extensive knowledge in instrumentation and control systems.
- Installed complex instrumentation systems to enhance operational capacity.
- Documented technical reports detailing equipment conditions for informed decision making.
- Facilitated training sessions, contributing to team skill enhancement.
Skills
Instrumentation expertise
Commissioning
Process Instruments Installations
Calibrations
Loop Testing
Troubleshooting maintenance
Instrumentation design
Sequence and logic testing
Maintenance procedure development
Education
3 Year Diploma of associate Engineer - Electronics
Instrumentation & Process Control Certificate
One year
Certification
Post Certificate Internship at D.G Khan Cement Company D.G Khan., 6 weeks Training of PLC From an automation company Shaiq & Sons., Vendor Training of Ingersoll-Rand Compressor Control system & Instrumentation., Vendor Training of CCC (compressor Control Corporation) Reliant Series 5 Compressor control and Anti Surge Control system., Vendor Training of Woodward turbine governor System micro net plus, PEAK 150, Protec 200., Vendor Training of Yokogawa Centum CS 3000 DCS Maintenance Training., Vendor Training of Yokogawa Field instruments overview and troubleshooting., Process safety Leadership training., SABIC and Aramco Work permit system Receiver training., Reliability Centered Maintenance training.
Key Responsibilities
- Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to safety and environmental standards, including Process Safety Management (PSM) and specific plant work permit systems.
- Calibration & Maintenance: To witness routine preventive and predictive maintenance and calibrate instruments to ensure strict accuracy and quality control.
- Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose complex control loop issues, hardware failures, or software errors in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
- Installation & Commissioning: Supervise or assist in the physical setup, loop checking, and startup of new field instruments, control valves, and analyzers.
- Documentation: Audit and sign all calibration reports, maintenance logs, and equipment for lifecycles using computerized management systems. To create standard maintenance procedures.
- Technical Support: Assist engineers, provide training to junior technicians, and coordinate with vendor representatives during equipment upgrades.
Timeline
Maintenance Instrument Specialist
Saudi Kayan Saudi Arabia (SABIC Affiliate)
2009.02 - 2026.08Read More
Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning Supervisor
Consolidated Contractor Company Saudi Arabia
2007.10 - 2008.11Read More
Instrument Specialist
Shakar Ganj Mills (PVT) Limited Pakistan
2005.10 - 2007.10Read More
Instrument Specialist
Crystalline Chemicals (PVT) Limited Pakistan
2004.07 - 2005.09Read More
Instrument and control supervisor
Midas Chemicals (PVT) Limited Pakistan
2002.10 - 2004.07Read More
Instrumentation Supervisor
SAADI CEMENT PLANT
2001.09 - 2002.09Read More
Instrument Technician
Pak Arab Fertilizer Company Multan Pakistan
1997.06 - 2000.09Read More
Govt. Collage of Technology
3 Year Diploma of associate Engineer from Electronics
1993.01 - 1996.01Read More
NFC Institute of Engineering & Technological Training (IET)
Instrumentation & Process Control Certificate
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