Engr. Abdullah

Mechanical Engineer with 4+ years of hands-on plant maintenance, asset integrity, and inspection-support experience across Oil & Gas and Hydropower sectors. Skilled in interpreting P&IDs and engineering drawings, conducting Equipment Criticality Assessments (ECA/PECA) and FMEA/FMECA studies, and performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to support risk-based inspection and reliability programs on rotating and static equipment (turbines, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, valves, storage tanks, piping systems). Experienced in preparing clear technical inspection and maintenance reports, coordinating with quality, inspection, and planning teams, and upholding HSE compliance through safety audits and SOP development.

Currently supporting Oil & Gas asset integrity and inspection planning at Velosi, combining hands-on mechanical field experience with reliability and quality-assurance methodologies aligned with industry codes and standards such as ASME, API, and ISO.

Sr. Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at Velosi Asset Integrity Limited (Abu Dhabi) – Islamabad Office (2026-01 – Present)

• Review and interpret P&IDs and engineering drawings to support inspection and maintenance planning for Oil & Gas facilities.
• Conduct FMEA and FMECA studies to identify failure modes and strengthen equipment reliability and inspection strategies.
• Execute Equipment Criticality Assessment (ECA) and Plant Equipment Criticality Assessment (PECA) to prioritize inspection, maintenance, and reduce operational risk.
• Support inspection planning, technical reporting, and maintenance prioritization for mechanical and static equipment in line with industry codes and standards.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safe and reliable operation of industrial assets while mentoring junior engineers.

Mechanical Site Engineer at Mangla Dam Refurbishment Project, Package 5 – Client: WAPDA | Contractor: Zhejiang Orient Engineering Co., Ltd. (ZOEC) (2025-06 – 2025-12)

• Executed HVAC systems installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting to support refurbishment works on Package 5 of the Mangla Dam project.
• Carried out piping systems installation, inspection, and repair in line with project specifications and engineering drawings.
• Coordinated with site teams to ensure works met project schedules, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
• Interpreted technical drawings and P&IDs to support HVAC and piping scope on a major refurbishment project.
• Contributed to technical reporting and progress tracking for HVAC and piping work packages.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at Zomo Ashro – Everon Hassan JV Hydropower Plant (5.38 MW) (2023-09 – 2025-05)

• Developed and executed preventive maintenance schedules for turbines, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, and heat exchangers to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Diagnosed mechanical failures through systematic troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), improving Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
• Led overhaul and performance optimization of turbomachinery and high/low-pressure compressors to restore peak operating condition.
• Implemented condition monitoring using vibration analysis and thermal imaging for early fault detection and predictive maintenance.
• Optimized spare parts inventory to improve critical component availability, reduce lead times, and control maintenance costs.
• Ensured strict HSE compliance and plant SOPs while driving reliability improvements through equipment upgrades and process optimization.

Mechanical Engineer at Zomo Ashro – Everon Hassan JV Hydropower Plant (2.82 MW) (2022-07 – 2023-09)

• Supported shutdown planning, resource allocation, and maintenance scheduling with cross-functional teams to minimize plant downtime.
• Collaborated with senior engineers on plant inspections and contributed to preventive maintenance strategy development.
• Analyzed technical reports, identified performance gaps, and recommended modifications to enhance equipment efficiency and longevity.
• Performed maintenance on rotary and static equipment including blowers, valves, and auxiliary systems in compliance with operational standards.
• Participated in safety audits and assisted in development and refinement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering – University of Wah