Imran Riaz

Experienced Mechanical Foreman with strong hands-on expertise in polyester plant operations at Ibrahim Fibres Limited. Proven ability to supervise mechanical maintenance activities, ensure plant reliability, manage manpower, and maintain strict compliance with safety, quality, and preventive maintenance standards. Skilled in coordinating shutdowns, troubleshooting rotating and static equipment, and maintaining documentation.

Mechanical Foreman at Ibrahim Fibres Limited (2021-01 – Present)

• Supervised daily mechanical maintenance activities of polyester production units to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.
• Led teams of technicians and fitters for preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance.
• Performed maintenance and overhauling of HTM Centrifugal Pumps, Gearboxes.
• Performed hot alignment of HTM Centrifugal Pumps.
• Executed inspection, maintenance, and leak rectification of Pipelines, Valves, Flanges, and Fittings.
• Assisted in maintenance of Heat Exchangers, Reactors, and Pressure Vessels as per SOPs.
• Planned and executed plant shutdowns and turnarounds, ensuring timely completion of assigned jobs.
• Ensured compliance with HSE standards, including Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and toolbox talks.
• Maintained maintenance records, job cards, spare parts usage, and coordination with store/warehouse.
• Coordinated with operations, electrical, and instrumentation teams for smooth plant performance.
• Identified recurring faults and implemented root cause corrective actions to reduce downtime.

Diploma / Technical Qualification in Mechanical / Aviation – School of Aeronautics PAF Base Korangi Creek Karachi, Pakistan (1998-03 – 1999-10)

BA Degree – University of the Punjab (2003-10)