MUHAMMAD USMAN

Mechanical Engineer

Results-driven Mechanical Engineer with over 6 years of hands-on experience in power generation and industrial maintenance, specializing in optimizing operational efficiency and ensuring equipment reliability across diverse manufacturing environments. Proven expertise in steam turbines, water-tube boilers, gas engines, and rotating equipment, coupled with strong skills in preventive maintenance planning, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Committed to driving significant improvements in operational uptime and asset performance.

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Experience

Trainee Mechanical Engineer · SW Sugar Factory
2019-01-01 — 2022-01-01
Led the operation and maintenance of steam turbines and water-tube boilers, ensuring robust power generation and process control for sugar production.
  • Operated and maintained 7 steam turbines (2x Hangzhou Hangfa 7 MW, 5x KKK 2 MW), totaling 24 MW capacity, ensuring consistent power supply for factory operations.
  • Managed 3 HMC Taxila water-tube boilers (80-tonne capacity each) via DCS, optimizing steam generation and system efficiency.
  • Executed comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance on critical rotating equipment, including centrifugal pumps, gear pumps, and vacuum systems, enhancing operational reliability.
  • Reduced unplanned downtime by 15% through the implementation of proactive inspection scheduling, improving equipment availability and production continuity.
  • Coordinated effectively with electrical and instrumentation teams during annual plant shutdowns, ensuring timely and efficient equipment overhauls and system readiness.
Trainee Mechanical Engineer · Samine Textile Factory
2016-01-01 — 2018-01-01
Managed the operation and maintenance of gas engines and generators, ensuring stable power supply and contributing to equipment longevity in a textile manufacturing environment.
  • Maintained and operated 7 gas engines and generators (4x Jenbacher JGS320 1.064 MW each, 3x CAT 3512 1.024 MW each), ensuring consistent power generation for textile operations.
  • Performed routine servicing and maintenance on critical components including ABB turbochargers, plate and tube-type heat exchangers, and Liang Chi cooling towers, contributing to extended equipment lifespan and efficiency.
  • Managed the operation and maintenance of a 100 KVA Perkins diesel standby generator, ensuring uninterrupted emergency power supply during outages.
  • Maintained detailed maintenance logs and contributed to equipment lifecycle reports, providing crucial data for strategic asset management and performance analysis.
Intern · DG Cement Factory
2015-08-01 — 2015-09-01
Gained foundational industrial experience through a comprehensive internship, observing and assisting in the maintenance and operational processes of a cement manufacturing facility.
  • Successfully completed a 1-month industrial internship, gaining foundational knowledge in critical cement manufacturing processes.
  • Observed and documented the operational procedures of kiln, crusher, and grinding mill systems, developing an understanding of industrial equipment functionality.
  • Assisted the maintenance team with routine inspections of conveyor systems and heavy machinery, contributing to operational readiness and safety protocols.

Education

University of Engineering and Technology Lahore
2011-01-01 — 2015-01-01
BS · Mechanical Engineering

Skills

Mechanical Operations
Advanced
Steam Turbine OperationsWater-Tube Boiler SystemsDCS Process Control
Maintenance & Reliability
Advanced
Preventive Maintenance PlanningRoot Cause AnalysisQuality Control & Inspection
Project & Team Management
Advanced
Project CoordinationCross-Functional Team Collaboration
Software & CAD
Advanced
AutoCADPro/ENGINEER (Creo)Microsoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Languages

English