Usman Ahmed
Environment & Instrument Technician
Dammam,Eastern
Summary
I consider myself to be a diligent team player who is always open to suggestions on how quality and efficiency can be improved. My work ethic is second to none and I thrive on new challenges always maintaining safety to be of the highest priority. I am highly skilled and have proven myself as a quality team member in various roles over my career. I believe that with my extensive experience that I am a prolific asset in my chosen field of work.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Environment & Instrument Technician
Element Material Technology
Dammam
2 2021 - Current
- Support the Team Leader during on-site sampling and monitoring activities
- Calibrated combustion controls to meet appropriate safety standards.
- Ensured safety compliance by maintaining accurate records of instrument inspections, repairs, and calibrations.
- Improved overall system performance by carefully analyzing data from various instruments and making appropriate adjustments as needed.
- Site inductions and participation in risk assessments
- Accessing monitoring locations and setting up equipment (Stack, Noise, Water and AQM equipment,Industrial Hygiene,Vibration).
- Adherence to company and client health and safety protocols.
- Maintaining stocks of consumable items.
- Handling and shipment of samples to laboratories
Instrument & IT Support
Saudi Aramco Nabors Drilling (SANAD)
Dammam
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Responsible for maintenance and planning activities for 45 Rig Sites
- Installed, configured, tested and maintained operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network issues.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
- Offered assistance in implementing and developing training programs.
Senior Instrument & Control Technician
Rabigh Power Company
Rabigh
04.2015 - 08.2019
- Responsible for maintenance and planning activities
- Performed routine calibration checks on instrumentation devices to maintain optimal accuracy and repeatability within established tolerances.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by implementing preventive maintenance programs and troubleshooting control systems issues.
- Improved process efficiency by conducting regular control system performance evaluations and maintenance.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by regularly soliciting feedback from operators and utilizing their input to optimize system performance and usability.
- Provided training to junior technicians, fostering a team-oriented environment that promoted continuous skill development.
- Participated in root-cause analysis investigations following unexpected events or incidents involving process controls infrastructure.
- Reduced downtime by swiftly diagnosing and repairing control system malfunctions, ensuring minimal impact on operations.
- Identified equipment issues and implemented troubleshooting techniques for resolution.
- Working, maintenance, servicing and calibration of various process control instrument.
- Carries out preventative maintenance and repairs on a wide range of plant Instrumentation equipment by identifying the cause of faults and rectifying by repair on site or by replacement and/or workshop repair. Works according to all safety regulations and follows an established pattern of work.
- Attends a safety talk in the beginning of the day with his assigned Group to discuss SHE planned activities and plant impact on personal safety & health. Attend weekly department SHE meeting.
- Fully familiar with his area High Potential Hazards, Emergency Response strategies.
- Be aware of Environmental requirements for the area. Report any spills and leaks in his area. Make proper disposal of generated waste.
- Inspection cleaning & calibration of Analyzers like PH, conductivity, stack O2,SO2,TOC,Silica,Polymer and chlorine analyzers.
- Stroke test of control and on off valves.
Asst. Engineer - Instrument & Control
eTec Arabia
Jubail
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Removes defective instruments from system, decontaminates, disassembles, and cleans instruments.
- Lubricates instruments and replaces defective wiring and tubing.
- Calibrates readings on instruments according to standards and adjusts phasing and aligns stages to ensure accuracy of recording and indicating function.
- Trouble shooting and Maintenance of Motor Operated valves.
- Reviewed drawings in accordance with specifications for the installation configuration.
- Inspection and testing of loops from field instrument to control room DCS signal.
- Carrying out Panel board cable termination and Loop checking of Process control instruments.
- Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programmers.
- Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed.
- Streamlined workflow processes through effective management of resources, materials, and labor allocations.
Instrument Technician
Ingenia Polymer
Jubail
07.2012 - 03.2014
- Responsibility of continued constructions & maintenance and repair of all Electronics and pneumatic control systems
- Performed scheduled and planned installation and maintenance duties.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of metering instruments.
- Interpreted and utilized wiring diagrams and technical specific instructions to configure instrumentation and telemetry devices.
- Provided technical support to team members during complex troubleshooting efforts, sharing expertise when necessary to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
- Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.
- Played a key role in the commissioning and decommissioning of instrumentation systems, ensuring a smooth transition between project stages.
Education
PG Diploma - Electronics & Instrumentation
Annamalai University
India 04.2010 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Instrumentation
Kurukshetra University
04.2006 - 04.2010
Diploma - Industrial Safety
National Institute of Labour And Management
India06.2011
Skills
Environmental Monitoring Sampling Techniques Data Analysis Laboratory Skills (GIS) Environmental Regulations Waste Management Ecology and Environmental Science Field Work
Industrial Hygiene Sampling Soil sampling CEMS monitoring Water Sampling
Equipment technical Maintenance Vibration monitoring
Comprehensive knowledge of instrument codes and specifications
Excellent analytical logical and troubleshooting skills
Programming & configuration of Field Instruments
Control Loop Testing & Simulation Able to Prepare Master Instrument & I/O list
Review of P&ID Hook-up drawings Instrument location & wiring layout Pneumatic Diagrams
Instrument Calibration Maintenance and Repair Testing Procedures
Reading Blueprints and Schematics Instrumentation and Control Systems Industry Standards & Regulations Precision Measurement
Safety Procedures Compliance Possess excellent organizational management and communication skills
Additional Information
10+ Years Professional Experience
Personal Information
- Passport Number: V0734325
- Passport Place Of Issue: Ghaziabad, INDIA
- Father's Name: Shakeel Ahmed
- Date of Birth: 07/20/1989
- Nationality: Indian
- Driving License: KSA / INDIA
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English, Hindi, Urdu and Arabic
References
- Waleed fawad, Project Engineer, Element Material Technology, waleed.fawad@element.com
- Mr. Asifullah Khan, DCS Engineer I & C Department, Rabigh Power Company, asifulla.khan@nomac.com
- Mr. Roger Labadia, Sr. I&C Section Head, Rabigh Power Company, rlabadia@rabighpower.com
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Instrument & IT Support
Saudi Aramco Nabors Drilling (SANAD)
08.2019 - 07.2020
Senior Instrument & Control Technician
Rabigh Power Company
04.2015 - 08.2019
Asst. Engineer - Instrument & Control
eTec Arabia
03.2014 - 03.2015
Instrument Technician
Ingenia Polymer
07.2012 - 03.2014
PG Diploma - Electronics & Instrumentation
Annamalai University
04.2010 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Instrumentation
Kurukshetra University
04.2006 - 04.2010
Environment & Instrument Technician
Element Material Technology
2 2021 - Current
Diploma - Industrial Safety
National Institute of Labour And Management