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Wahaj Mehdi

Yanbu Al Sinaiyah, Saudi Arabia,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Results-driven professional with expertise in supervisory roles, compliance awareness, and strategic planning. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, technical proficiency, and data analysis capabilities to optimize operations and ensure safety-conscious practices. Adept at contract negotiation, task prioritization, and leadership development to drive organizational success while maintaining high standards of performance and efficiency.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Assistant Manager Construction

Red Sea Global
Al Wajh, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia
04.2025 - Current
  • Supervise MEP Works Execution: Oversee day-to-day site activities related to Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems to ensure compliance with design, quality, and safety standards.
  • Coordination with Stakeholders: Liaise with consultants, contractors, and other internal departments to resolve technical issues, ensure smooth workflow, and maintain alignment with project schedules.
  • Monitor Progress & Resources: Track MEP work progress against project milestones; support in resource planning, material tracking, and manpower allocation to meet deadlines.
  • Review Drawings & Specifications: Assist in reviewing shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals to ensure they meet project and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure QA/QC & HSE Compliance: Enforce quality assurance, control procedures, and health & safety standards across all MEP activities on site.

Deputy Chief Engineer / Project Site Incharge

Pakistan Petroleum Limited
Karachi, Pakistan
05.2015 - 04.2024
  • Project Execution & Oversight: Lead and supervise day-to-day site activities ensuring compliance with engineering standards, project specifications, and safety regulations.
  • Coordination & Interface Management: Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure smooth execution, timely resolution of site issues, and alignment of multidisciplinary engineering works.
  • Quality & Safety Assurance: Enforce strict adherence to HSE protocols and QA/QC standards, including regular inspections and audits to ensure zero incidents and high-quality deliverables.
  • Resource & Progress Management: Monitor manpower, material, and equipment utilization while ensuring progress is aligned with project schedules, cost controls, and milestone targets.
  • Technical Problem-Solving & Reporting: Provide technical guidance on critical issues, manage change requests and design modifications, and prepare detailed progress reports for higher management.

Lead Design Engineer / Project Coordinator

Etimaad Qatar LLC
Doha, Qatar
12.2013 - 10.2014
  • Lead Multidisciplinary Design Activities: Coordinate and oversee engineering design across civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process disciplines to ensure integration and compliance with refinery project specifications and standards.
  • Project Planning & Coordination: Develop and manage design schedules, deliverables, and resource allocation in alignment with project timelines, liaising closely with project management, construction, and procurement teams.
  • Technical Review & Quality Assurance: Conduct and supervise technical reviews, design validation, and approvals to ensure accuracy, safety, and adherence to international codes (API, ASME, IEC, etc.) and refinery-specific standards.
  • Interface Management: Act as the focal point between the client, EPC contractors, licensors, and internal engineering teams to resolve design-related issues and ensure alignment across all project stakeholders.
  • Risk & Change Management: Identify design risks, propose mitigation strategies, and manage design changes or deviations through formal processes like Technical Queries (TQs), Design Change Notices (DCNs), and Management of Change (MOC) systems.

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Engro Polymers & Chemicals Ltd.
Karachi, Pakistan
10.2010 - 11.2013
  • Design and Specify Control Systems : Develop and review instrumentation and control system designs, including P&IDs, loop diagrams, and control philosophies for process automation.
  • System Integration and Programming : Configure and program PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and HMI systems to ensure seamless integration and control of process equipment.
  • Testing and Commissioning : Conduct FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), SAT (Site Acceptance Test), loop checks, and system commissioning to verify proper functionality and performance.
  • Troubleshooting and Maintenance Support : Analyze and resolve control system faults and instrumentation issues to maintain reliable and efficient plant operation.
  • Compliance and Documentation : Ensure all instrumentation systems comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and project specifications; maintain proper documentation and change control records.

Design Engineer - I&C

JGC Descon Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
Karachi, Pakistan
04.2008 - 10.2010
  • Develop and Review I&C Design Deliverables
    Prepare and review design documents such as P&IDs, instrument index, data sheets, loop diagrams, and control system architecture in compliance with project specifications and international standards.
  • Selection and Specification of Instruments
    Select appropriate field instruments, control valves, and analyzers based on process requirements, and prepare detailed specifications for procurement and integration.
  • Control System Design and Integration
    Design and integrate control systems including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA, ensuring proper interface with instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical systems.
  • Coordination with Multidisciplinary Teams
    Collaborate with process, electrical, and mechanical engineers to ensure consistency and compatibility of I&C systems across all project disciplines.
  • Technical Support and Client Interface
    Provide technical support during design reviews, HAZOPs, FAT/SAT, and actively engage with clients to address technical queries and ensure compliance with project expectations.

Instrumentation Engineer

Novatex Ltd.
Karachi, Pakistan
04.2006 - 04.2008
  • Design & Specification Compliance: Develop and review instrumentation design documents, datasheets, and specifications to ensure alignment with project requirements, international codes (like ISA/IEC), and petrochemical industry standards.
  • Installation & Commissioning Oversight: Supervise installation, loop checking, calibration, and commissioning of field instruments (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow, level) and control systems (DCS/PLC/ESD).
  • Vendor & Contractor Coordination: Coordinate with vendors, EPC contractors, and construction teams for timely delivery, installation, and integration of instrumentation packages and control systems.
  • Site Issue Resolution & Technical Support: Provide real-time engineering support to resolve site issues, interface mismatches, or design deviations during construction and commissioning phases.
  • Quality Assurance & HSE Compliance: Ensure QA/QC of installed instrumentation systems, adherence to safety practices, and compliance with hazardous area classifications (e.g., ATEX/IECEx).

Education

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of New South Wales
Sydney / Australia
07.2004 - 12.2005

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics

Hamdard University
Karachi / Pakistan
01.2000 - 12.2003

Skills

  • Supervisory expertise
  • Compliance awareness
  • Communication excellence
  • Data analysis capability
  • Technical proficiency
  • Contract negotiation
  • Task prioritization
  • Leadership skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Excellent communication
  • Safety consciousness

Certification

  • P.D.U. (Project Management Professional)
  • Certification course on PRIMAVERA (P6)
  • Certification on Control Technology

Accomplishments

  • Accorded company's excellence award against my services in the team who imparted the M/s DuPont PSM system on site.
  • Awarded company's spot bonus for achieving early production by completing before schedule commissioning of plant with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Strategically achieved plant commissioning even after equipment supplied by contractor faltered based on prompt design review and execution.
  • Sole coordinator of multiple package vendors, work contracts for inhouse EPCM projects.
  • Supervision of all domain construction activities with limited team of 5 staff members for executing all site construction activities of multi million projects.

Languages

English
Fluent
Urdu
Native

Affiliations

  • Reading
    Music
    Travelling
    Fishing
    Photography
    Volunteer Work

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Manager Construction

Red Sea Global
04.2025 - Current

Deputy Chief Engineer / Project Site Incharge

Pakistan Petroleum Limited
05.2015 - 04.2024

Lead Design Engineer / Project Coordinator

Etimaad Qatar LLC
12.2013 - 10.2014

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Engro Polymers & Chemicals Ltd.
10.2010 - 11.2013

Design Engineer - I&C

JGC Descon Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
04.2008 - 10.2010

Instrumentation Engineer

Novatex Ltd.
04.2006 - 04.2008

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of New South Wales
07.2004 - 12.2005

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics

Hamdard University
01.2000 - 12.2003

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