Athar Iqubal

Mechanical Maintenance & Reliability Engineer
Jamshedpur, IN.

About

Results-driven Mechanical Maintenance & Reliability Engineer with over 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas EPC, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, and Maintenance. Specializes in optimizing rotating and static equipment reliability, executing shutdowns, and implementing predictive maintenance techniques to reduce unplanned downtime and improve equipment availability. Proven expertise in leveraging SAP PM, CMMS, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to drive operational efficiency and achieve production targets while ensuring strict compliance with API, ASME, and ISO standards.

Work

M/S SHREE GOPAL & CO
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Mechanical Engineer / Maintenance Engineer - Essar Oil & Gas

Jamshedpur, India, India

Summary

Leads and supervises maintenance teams, plans and executes maintenance activities, and applies condition-based monitoring to maximize equipment availability and plant reliability.

Highlights

Led and supervised maintenance teams, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations for critical rotating and static equipment to optimize plant performance.

Orchestrated comprehensive preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, significantly maximizing equipment availability and overall plant reliability.

Implemented advanced condition-based monitoring techniques, including vibration analysis and thermography, enabling early fault detection and enhancing equipment reliability.

Successfully coordinated critical plant shutdown and turnaround activities, ensuring safe execution within planned schedules and minimizing operational impact.

Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for critical equipment failures, leading to the implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions that reduced recurrence.

Leveraged SAP PM and CMMS for streamlined maintenance planning, scheduling, work order management, and comprehensive equipment history tracking, optimizing data analysis.

Monitored critical equipment performance and provided expert technical support, effectively troubleshooting mechanical issues to minimize downtime and mitigate operational risks.

Optimized spare parts inventory management through MRP planning, achieving stock optimization and effective obsolescence control.

M/S SHREE GOPAL & CO
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Mechanical Project Engineer – Essar Oil & Gas

Jamshedpur, India, India

Summary

Supervised the installation, erection, and commissioning of field-erected steel storage tanks, coordinating with contractors and managing site activities to ensure project completion.

Highlights

Supervised the complete lifecycle of field-erected steel storage tanks, from installation to commissioning, ensuring strict compliance with API standards.

Coordinated effectively with contractors and cross-functional teams, ensuring safe and efficient project execution.

Managed all site activities, including inspection, testing, and quality control, ensuring adherence to project specifications and standards.

Prepared and reviewed comprehensive technical documentation, method statements, and project progress reports, ensuring accuracy and project oversight.

Monitored project schedules, resources, and costs diligently, supporting timely project completion within allocated budget.

Successfully completed storage tank construction and commissioning activities per project requirements and API standards.

Achieved zero-incident project execution by strictly adhering to HSE procedures and site safety standards.

Contributed to timely project completion through effective coordination and monitoring of all project phases.

Education

MATS University
Raipur, India, India

Bachelor of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Jharkhand Academic Council
Ranchi, India, India

Higher Secondary School (10+2)

Languages

English
Hindi
Arabic

Certificates

IOSH - Managing Safely (UK)

Issued By

Rashtriya Technical Institute

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance & Reliability

Mechanical Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, Rotating Equipment, Static Equipment, Shutdown & Turnaround, Predictive/Preventive Maintenance, Condition Monitoring, Vibration Analysis, Thermography, Oil Analysis.

Management & Compliance

SAP PM, CMMS, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), HSE Compliance, PTW (Permit to Work), LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), Vendor & Contractor Management, Project Execution, API Standards, ASME Standards, ISO Standards, Technical Documentation & Reporting, Team Leadership & Supervision, Budget & Cost Control.

Industrial Equipment

Pump, Compressor, Motor, Turbine, Heat exchanger, Pipeline, Valve, Storage tank, Pressure vessel.

Software & Tools

SAP PM, CMMS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word.

Engineering Expertise

Maintenance Planning & Reporting, Equipment Reliability Analysis.

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership & Team management, Problem solving & Decision making, Communication & Coordination, Time management, Multitasking, Technical mentoring, Vendor coordination.