
Ashraf Hussain
Senior Maintenance planner and scheduler
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About
I am a Maintenance Planning and Scheduling professional with around 9 years of experience in OilGas operations. My core expertise is in developing and executing structured maintenance plans, managing schedules, coordinating resources, and ensuring that preventive and corrective maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and on time.I have worked extensively on job planning, work order preparation, manpower allocation, material coordination, backlog management, shutdown/turnaround scheduling, and improving asset reliability through systematic planning. My approach focuses on accuracy, clarity, and operational discipline to support smooth plant operations.I have led planning and scheduling functions, supported multi-disciplinary teams, optimized workflows, and consistently contributed toward reducing equipment downtime and improving maintenance KPIs.
With strong experience in CMMS and planning tools, I am committed to delivering reliable, well-organized, and cost-effective maintenance execution.
Experience
Developed and executed comprehensive preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies for critical rotating and static equipment including pumps, compressors, turbines, valves, heat exchangers, storage tanks, and piping systems.
- Prepared detailed work packages covering scope, manpower, material requirements, tools, spares, lifting plans, and safety precautions for offshore maintenance execution.
- Created and maintained weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly maintenance schedules in alignment with production priorities, ensuring high schedule compliance and minimal production disruption.
- Utilized SAP PM / CMMS for work order creation, tracking, backlog management, and performance reporting.
- Led and coordinated offshore shutdowns, turnarounds, and major maintenance campaigns, ensuring completion within schedule and budget while meeting quality standards.
- Analyzed equipment performance and maintenance history to identify recurring issues and implement reliability improvement initiatives.
- Conducted root cause analysis (RCA) for critical failures and implemented preventive actions to reduce recurrence and improve system reliability.
- Collaborated closely with Operations, Inspection, QA/QC, and HSE teams to ensure maintenance activities comply with offshore safety standards and permit-to-work procedures.
- Prepared and monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including equipment availability, schedule compliance, backlog reduction, and maintenance cost efficiency.
- Assisted in spare parts inventory management and coordinated with procurement to ensure availability of critical components for offshore operations.
- Participated in continuous improvement projects to streamline maintenance processes and reduce operational costs.
- Contributed to HSE initiatives and ensured strict adherence to safety regulations, leading to zero lost-time incidents during maintenance activities.
Education
B.E. MECHANICAL