SHARIQ AHMAD KHAN
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
A highly skilled professional with certifications in CMRP and CRL, specializing in reliability-centered maintenance and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis. Demonstrated expertise in erection and commissioning, operational excellence, budgeting and financial control, and manufacturing processes. Proven track record in enhancing equipment reliability, risk management, asset management, continuous improvement, and condition monitoring. Committed to driving operational efficiency and achieving organizational goals through strategic asset management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Planning Supervisor – Preventive Maintenance & Planning
Yamama Cement Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
04.2021 - Current
- Led a team of 7 in developing and executing preventive maintenance (PM) programs, major equipment shutdowns, and production planning to enhance equipment reliability and availability
- Ensured accurate spare parts inventory and on-site availability to support timely equipment repairs, upgrades, and shutdown readiness
- Coordinated with schedulers for monthly PMs and annual shutdown plans using tools like Oracle and CMMS (Maximo/SAP) to ensure >90% planned work execution and reduce emergency work orders
- Managed preventive maintenance during weekly plant stoppages and tracked KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance, unscheduled downtime, and work order cycle time to drive performance improvements
- Followed up with planners for work order evaluation and prioritization based on urgency and equipment criticality
- Liaised with departments including Production, Mechanical, and Electrical to address plant troubleshooting, breakdowns, and resource planning
- Reviewed and approved technical specs, spare part purchase requisitions, vendor offers, and warranty claims to ensure compliance, cost control, and minimal procurement delays
- Initiated local fabrication solutions, reducing lead time and increasing the local sourcing ratio
- Prepared and monitored the annual maintenance budget, actively implementing cost-saving measures and reliability improvement ideas
Planning Engineer
Yamama Cement Company
Riyadh
01.2015 - 04.2021
- Managed material planning and logistics functions to meet plant operational and maintenance goals
- Coordinated with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, and Logistics departments to ensure material availability and workflow alignment
- Developed and executed cost-effective procurement strategies for timely and high-quality material supply from internal and external vendors
- Maintained inventory accuracy by monitoring shortages, surpluses, negative on-hand balances, and daily supplier delivery performance
- Planned and optimized internal and external material flow, lot sizing, lead times, and inventory levels to meet production requirements
- Scheduled and managed production work orders to support manufacturing operations effectively
- Implemented efficient supply-base management strategies and evaluated supplier performance
- Built and maintained strong supplier relationships to ensure clear communication, quality compliance, and financial efficiency
- Collaborated with the maintenance team to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified assets in line with LCAM (Life Cycle Asset Management)
- Promoted team development through analytical thinking, innovative problem-solving, and collaborative practices
Inspection Engineer
Yamama Cement Company
Riyadh
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Conducted routine and condition-based inspections of plant equipment (both in operation and during stoppages) to assess mechanical health and predict potential failures
- Analyzed equipment trends to develop short-, medium-, and long-term maintenance strategies aligned with production schedules
- Utilized predictive and preventive maintenance tools such as vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasonic testing, and dye penetrant inspection
- Generated formal inspection reports and mechanical diagnoses to support maintenance planning and execution
- Coordinated closely with production and maintenance teams to gather real-time feedback and ensure inspection windows were efficiently utilized
- Maintained inspection job plans, routes, and documentation within CMMS/ERP systems
- Supported the maintenance budget process by identifying priority equipment needs and recommending timely interventions
Mechanical Engineer
Jaypee Cement
Shimla
11.2008 - 01.2013
- Successfully managed the complete project and commissioning of a 10,000 TPD cement plant (4-string configuration), overseeing end-to-end mechanical installations
- Including planning and execution of key projects involving plant setup, expansion, modernization, and business process re-engineering to enhance operational efficiency and capacity
- Supervised erection, testing, and commissioning of major cement plant equipment, including Raw Mills (VRM 420 TPH), Kiln, Cooler, ESP, RABH, and coal dosing systems
- Worked with SAP for material transactions and actively contributed as a safety team member, ensuring compliance with plant safety standards
- Coordinated with OEM and local vendors for spare parts procurement and vendor development to reduce procurement costs
- Hands-on experience with operation and maintenance of equipment such as air compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, cooling towers, conveyors, elevators, and dust collectors
- Provided team leadership and motivation to enhance productivity and ensure timely project completion
Education
Engineer's degree - Mechanical Engineering
Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam University
INDIA 04.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
- CMRP Certified
- CRL Certified
- Reliability-centred maintenance
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
- Erection and commissioning
- Operation Excellence
- Budgeting and financial control
- Manufacturing process
- Equipment reliability
- Risk Management
- Asset Management
- Continuous improvement
- Condition Monitoring
Timeline
Planning Supervisor – Preventive Maintenance & Planning
Yamama Cement Company
04.2021 - Current
Planning Engineer
Yamama Cement Company
01.2015 - 04.2021
Inspection Engineer
Yamama Cement Company
01.2014 - 01.2015
Mechanical Engineer
Jaypee Cement
11.2008 - 01.2013
Engineer's degree - Mechanical Engineering
Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam University
04.2004 - 05.2008
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