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Mechanical Technician with 7+ years maintaining and improving rotary equipment performance.
QatarWhat I'm looking for
I am a dynamic, detail-oriented Mechanical Technician with over 7 years of experience in rotary equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and overhauling. I specialize in gas engines, compressors, pumps, and turbines, and I focus on keeping equipment reliable, efficient, and safe.
In my current role as a Mechanical Technician at Laffan Refinery (Qatar), I perform maintenance and troubleshooting of rotating and static equipment. I conduct detailed inspections and preventive maintenance to prolong lifespan and enhance reliability, and I document results to support data-driven decision-making.
Previously, as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician at Fatima Fertilizer Company (Pakistan), I led major overhauls of gas engines and centrifugal compressors, and I supported maintenance across pumps, turbines, gearboxes, cooling towers, fans, blowers, and conveyors. I perform root cause analysis on equipment failures using structured troubleshooting to minimize downtime and improve operational economics.
I also bring hands-on turnaround and precision alignment experience from my earlier apprenticeship work, including shaft alignment with dial indicators and laser alignment tools. I strongly adhere to HSE protocols and the Permit to Work (PTW) system, and I have contributed measurable results—collaborating on fixture modifications that delivered a 15% cycle-time reduction and consumables savings.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Mechanical Technician
Laffan Refinery
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Performed maintenance and troubleshooting of rotary equipment and related static systems to minimize downtime. Conducted inspections and preventive maintenance to improve reliability, and collaborated on fixture modifications that reduced cycle time 15% and saved consumables while maintaining HSE compliance.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Fatima Fertilizer Company
Jun 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 7 months)
Planned and executed major overhauls of gas engines, PD and centrifugal compressors, and other plant rotating equipment. Performed alignment and root-cause analysis on failures, and provided spare-parts recommendations to support reliable operations and improved maintenance economics.
Mechanical Technician (Apprentice)
Fauji Fertilizer Company
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
Assisted preventive and corrective maintenance of high-pressure rotating equipment, including centrifugal pumps, multistage compressors, and steam turbines. Participated in annual shutdown overhauls of static equipment and performed precision shaft alignment using dial indicators and laser tools while following HSE/PTW and repairing mechanical seals and bearings.
Millwright Technician
Fauji Fertilizer Company
Jan 2018 - Apr 2019 (1 year 3 months)
Completed preventive maintenance on rotating machines and gearboxes, including pumps and reciprocating compressor systems. Performed cooling tower seasonal maintenance to support equipment reliability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Government Polytechnic
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
2015 - 2016
Completed a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering covering machine design basics, thermodynamics, manufacturing processes, CNC fundamentals, and workshop practice. Finished a capstone project on automated fixture design to reduce assembly errors.
BISE Bahawalpur
Science
2013 - 2015
Completed science-focused education under BISE Bahawalpur.
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