This document contains the resume of Irshad Ahmed, a chemical engineer from Pakistan with over 23 years of experience in chemical process operations and maintenance engineering. It details his work history managing utilities plants for various companies, and lists his responsibilities overseeing operations, maintenance, and safety. It also provides his education credentials and contact information.

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IRSHAD AHMED (Chemical Engineer)
Manager Utilities at ARCHROMA Pakistan limited petaro road Jamshoro (76100) Sindh, Pakistan.
Res +92222100474; Cell +923003783766
E-mail: ahmedirshad81@yahoo.com
Skype ID:-irshad.ahmed651
Objective
I am looking a challenging position in a progressive organization where all of my skills and abilities are utilized
for leading operation in the field of chemical engineering with growth-oriented organization to benefit mutual
growth and success by achieving organization strategic objectives.
Career Highlights
23 + years of experience in diverse fields of chemical process /operation and maintenance engineering.
 02 years on-job training of Ammonia/Urea & Utilities.
 12 years experience of process and operation of utilities plant for ammonia/urea.
 08+ years Operation and maintenance of rotating machinery & equipment of Utilities plant.
Work History
 Manager Operation and Maintenance of Utilities plant
Archroma Pakistan limited, Jamshoro. January-2014 to date
 Manager Operation and Maintenance of Utilities plant
Clariant Pakistan Limited, Jamshoro. 2006-2013
 Manager Design/installation/commissioning of Water filtration units
Water treatment Chemicals, Karachi Pakistan. 2005-2006
 Engineer Utilities
Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), Mirpur Mathelo Pakistan. 2002-2004
 Utilities Engineer
Pak Saudi Fertilizer Limited Mirpur Mathelo, Pakistan. 1992-2002
 Trainee Engineer
Pak Saudi Fertilizer Limited, Mirpur Mathelo, Pakistan 1989-1992
Offer of Expertise
 Responsible for operation and maintenance of water treatment plant, De ionize plant, centrifugal
pumps, screw air compressors, reciprocating air compressor, heat exchangers, surface condensers, air
coolers, cooling towers, degasifier, DE aerator, softening water plant, HVAC system, nitrogen plant
and steam boilers.
 Experience of water treatment (clarifier) capacity 1200m3/hr, De ionize water (DIW) three lines
capacity 130m3/hr each line and De mineralized water (DMW)three mix bed capacity 150m3/hr each
mix bed.
 Experience of operating cooling tower recirculation capacity 32000m3/hr, cooling water fan 10nos
capacity2036000 m3/hr each fan and 04nos steam turbine pumps capacity 8100m3/hr each.
 Planning and scheduling of turnaround maintenance (TAM) and normal maintenance of plant.
 Daily monitoring of hazards in the plant regarding environmental circumstances in order to rectify
them.
 Familiar with P& IDs, and PFDs and schematic drawings.
 Process data logging, monitoring and equipment performance analysis.
 Performed material chemical composition analysis using positive identifiers (PMI), material selection
for process applications, provided welding procedures as per isometrics and equipment data sheets.

2.  Standby rotating equipment schedule operation checks for reliability assurance.
 Safe Start-up and Shut-down according to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP’s).
 Assistance to shift in charge for plant shutdown-startup activities scheduling.
 Test run coordination and verifications for all production processes.
 Supervised overhauling of steam turbine and rotating critical machinery including spares parts
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arrangement, skilled resource selection, planning and execution of job.
 Strong knowledge of machinery spares optimization, replacement of unnecessary costly PMs with
predictive maintenance techniques like operator surveillance, vibration monitoring, infrared
thermography, motor current signature analysis, thermal/electrical resistance tests, field alignment
checks, piping stresses on machines and implement cheaper solutions to reduce maintenance cost.
 Safe hand over / takeover of equipment and machinery for maintenance.
 Maintaining & preparation daily activities log book & daily production report.
 Ensures implementation of Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) programs.
 Implementation and follow up of SHE regulations (Work to Permit System, HAZARD Identification
and Incidents Notification etc.)
 Safe Electrical lock out, tag out (LOTO) and try procedures/ Hazardous energy isolation.
 Communicating SHE issues to Supervisors and Contractors.
 Participates as a member of Area Safety Health Environment.
 Prepare start-up and commissioning procedures for the new modifications and provide assistance in
preparing operating manuals and procedures and apply HSE guidelines to existing and new
modifications.
 Prepare technical proposals and engineering estimates and scope of work for the studies/projects to
be handled by outside Consultant or contractors.
 Develop and review process flow diagrams (PFD’s), Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s) and
Process Data Sheets. Participate in process safety audits.
 Interface with other engineering disciplines, and provide process input to carryout detailed
engineering activities, provide process data for instrument sizing.
 Evaluate vendor proposals related to equipment and chemical supplies, perform Equipment /
Instrument sizing calculations.
 Prepare start-up and commissioning procedures for the new modifications and provide assistance in
preparing operating manuals and procedures and apply SHE guidelines to existing and new
modifications.
 Provides consultation in troubleshooting process abnormalities to recommend the best possible
resolutions.
 Ensures the process units are operating at optimum conditions to provide the maximum profit by
applying engineering principles and coordinating the work with Manufacturing and Planning divisions.
 Reviews and approves the process parameter adjustments to maximize yield, meet production plans,
plant reliability and profitability based on process performance and laboratory results.
 Review and analyze the abnormalities of equipment/system in the plant and initiate immediate
corrective actions in order to maintain and smooth operation of the plant.
 Monitor plant performance by checking log sheets, logbooks and other recorder plant data.
 Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for management information and future
reference.
 Maintain operation records, manuals, data, drawings, keys under safe custody for easy access.
 Maintain smooth and safe operation of the plant by attending to critical problems through of meetings
for management information.
 Prepare plant operation reports and statistics for management information by assessing the plant
condition/status.
 Supervise and maintain good housekeeping by conducting routine Inspection and prepare report for
management review to meet safety and environmental requirement.
 Monitor supply of operational consumables by drawing from stores and allocating them as required for
plant operation.
 Maintain history, generation cost, and fuel consumption and operation records of day to day activities
of the plant for future references.
 Arrange receipt of chemicals for plant and monitoring the plant chemical and fuel stock.

3.  Prepare and maintain safety, environmental & quality records for meeting the requirements in
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accordance with Authority’s Policies.
 Render necessary assistance/service to shift staff during normal startup, shutdown and emergencies
by providing necessary information & data.
 Analyze the plant performance/conditions in case of any abnormalities/occurrences in order to detect
the defect and avoid recurrence of such occurrences for reliable operation of the plant.
 Prepare operation and consumables budget and tender evaluation to meet plant requirement for
smooth operations.
Ensure plant and personal safety by arranging to provide PPE items to the concerned staff.
 Conduct performance appraisals for subordinates, operators in consultation with Manager Operation.
 Evaluate Operator’s applications as instructed by superior.
Follow up work requests and actions take to rectify the defects in order to update the plant history
for future reference.
 Check and verify operation reports, data, and calculations and arrange data entry into the computers
for maintaining plant history and day to day activity records.
Major Projects Executed
Realizing, Selection and directly technically contact with customer for purchasing / installation /
erection/commissioning of new equipment.
 Steam boiler capacity 10ton/hr & pressure 13bar make loos, Germany
 Screw air compressor oil free 450m3/hr & pressure 8.6bar Atlas Cop co, Belgium
 Hot water absorption chiller 100RT Shuangliang China
 Gas generator 1.1 MW Jen Bacher, Austria
 Ice flacking (refrigeration) machine capacity 10ton/day (04nos) Snow key, China
 Nitrogen plant capacity 200m3/hr purity 99.9%Gastek, India
 Nitrogen plant capacity 75m3/hr, purity 99.5% Gastek, India
 Screw air compressor oil free 850m3/hr & pressure 8.6bar IR, Ireland
 Screw air compressor oil injected 500m3/hr & pressure 8bar Jaguar, China
 Deep Well Turbine (pumps) capacity 125m3/hr(02nos) KSB, Pakistan
Achievements
 Initiated projects to complete installation / erection / commissioning in with approved budget and
time.
 Appreciation in every year to providing the utilities services to production department without
interruption.
 Appreciation to control the recommended parameter of water treatment for clarifier, steam boilers,
cooling towers and hot water absorption chiller.
Professional Trainings
 Industrial Management Multan, Pakistan.
 Water treatment Lahore, Pakistan
 Corrosion Karachi, Pakistan
Education
1989 Bachelor Engineering Chemical from NED University of Engineering & Technology Karachi,
Pakistan.
Personal Information’s
 DOB 14th August, 1965
 C.N.I.C No. 45104-0280766-7
 Passport No. BD 1157662