Fabrication Foreman - Saudi Boilers Company - Dammam, Saudi Arabia
(2023-04 - 2026-04)
- Achieved zero LTIs and 100% PTW compliance across 36 months of multi-site boiler fabrication, measured by site HSE audit records and SAEP-A-007 Hot Work and Confined Space Entry permit logs, by conducting structured daily toolbox talks and enforcing mandatory pre-task risk assessments on every active site.
- Delivered 8-Ton Fire Tube Boiler re-tubing 15 days ahead of schedule at Tabuk Cement Plant, measured by client ITP sign-off against the approved project baseline, by pre-staging NDT hold points in alignment with ASME Section I QCP requirements and restructuring tube fit-up sequences to eliminate rework cycles.
- Reduced weld rejection rate to under 2% on 30 TPH Water Tube Boiler re-tubing and super-heater tube replacement at Middle East Paper Company, measured by RT/UT radiographic test reports benchmarked against WPS/PQR qualification records per ASME Section I — equivalent to SAES-W-011 weld acceptance criteria, by instituting mandatory pre-weld fit-up audits with dimensional sign-off before each welding stage.
- Led 18-person multi-discipline team (fabricators, coded welders, riggers) across simultaneous chimney, steam header, and boiler skid packages with zero NCRs over 3 years, measured by QC dossier records against the approved ITP and QCP, by maintaining full ASME Section I & VIII Div.1 compliance and owning all ITP inspection release points from fit-up through final NDE acceptance.
- Achieved 98% dimensional acceptance rate on structural piping fabrication for chemical processing facilities, measured by QC records against SAES-L-350-equivalent piping tolerances in the approved QCP, by implementing fit-up checklists and trigonometric layout verification at every assembly and spool fit-up stage.
Senior Fabricator — Offshore Structures (Acting Lead) - Zamil Offshore Shipyard - Dammam, Saudi Arabia
(2021-12 - 2022-12)
Fixed-term contract — full scope delivered on schedule
- Achieved 94% first-time structural acceptance rate across ship hull, pontoon, and barge fabrication packages, measured by dimensional sign-off records against DNV-GL classification society drawings and approved fabrication procedures, by applying precise frame layout, stiffener fit-up, and bulkhead marking techniques at each assembly stage.
- Delivered zero rework delays as acting lead fabricator on offshore oil tank deck sections and structural frames, measured against project milestone tracker and ITP hold-point records, by coordinating fit-up, cutting, and assembly workflows to classification society dimensional tolerances throughout the contract.
- Maintained zero PTW violations and zero disciplinary safety findings across the full contract period, measured by shipyard HSE audit records and BOSIET-equivalent Confined Space Entry and Hot Work permit logs, by strictly enforcing permit protocols in a high-tempo offshore fabrication environment.
Structural Steel & Pressure Vessel Fabricator - Cleveland Bridge Steel Company - Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia
(2019-12 - 2020-11)
Fixed-term contract — project scope completed on schedule
- Maintained 96%+ dimensional acceptance rate on pressure vessels up to 60 m length × 6 m diameter for Saudi Aramco Marjan Gas Plant and Jafurah Projects, measured by QC dimensional reports against ASME Section VIII Div.1 and SAES-W-011 / SAES-A-004 pressure-testing acceptance criteria, by applying rigorous plate marking, shell rolling, and nozzle orientation verification at every fit-up stage.
- Achieved zero WPS non-conformances across all separator and pressure vessel sub-assemblies, measured by WPS/PQR compliance records audited against Saudi Aramco SAES-W-011 weld procedure requirements, by verifying joint preparation, bevel angles, and fit-up tolerances against approved PQR documentation before every weld release.
- Owned and coordinated all NDT hold points (RT, UT, MT) on large-bore vessel seam welds with zero inspection delays, measured by ITP milestone records and weld traceability logs submitted to the Aramco QC representative, by preparing weld maps, enforcing ASME Section VIII inspection sequence, and maintaining complete material traceability from fit-up to final NDE acceptance.
Pressure Vessel Fabricator - Descon Engineering - Pakistan — Oil & Gas / Petrochemical Projects
(2018-08 - 2019-07)
- Fabricated 12+ pressure vessels and structural assemblies to zero client rejection over 11 months, measured by client inspection records and NDE acceptance reports against ASME Section VIII Div.1 weld quality requirements, by maintaining strict dimensional verification from plate marking through nozzle installation and final hydro-test on all code vessels.
- Reduced fit-up cycle time by 15% on repeat vessel configurations, measured by production log comparison across sequential vessel packages, by developing standardized marking templates for dish-end layout and seam fit-up — subsequently adopted as standard workshop practice by the fabrication team.
Steel Structure Fabrication Foreman - Al Khair Industrial Projects - Pakistan
(2017-12 - 2018-07)
- Supervised complete fabrication and erection of large-span industrial steel structures from groundwork to handover with zero structural rework, measured by structural engineer sign-off at each erection milestone against approved fabrication and erection drawings, by leading a 10-person crew through full ITP-controlled fit-up, welding, and erection sequences.
- Achieved zero recordable HSE incidents across the full project duration with a 10-person fabrication crew, measured by project HSE log and PTW closure records, by conducting daily toolbox talks and enforcing PPE compliance and permit-to-work controls at all fabrication and erection activities.
Pressure Vessel & Structural Fabricator — Turnaround Specialist - Al Suwaidi Industrial Services - Petro Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
(2016-04 - 2017-01)
- Executed turnaround maintenance on pressure vessels, boilers, and piping systems within planned shutdown windows at Petro Rabigh, measured by work order closure rates against the approved shutdown schedule and SAEP-compliant ITP inspection records, by coordinating fit-up, welding, and NDE activities under strict Hot Work and Confined Space Entry PTW controls per SAES-A-004 and SAEP-A-007.
- Maintained zero confined-space incidents across all vessel internal repair entries, measured by site HSE audit records and permit closure logs, by enforcing gas-testing, atmospheric monitoring, standby, and rescue protocols — contributing to the site-wide HSE performance target during a live refinery turnaround.
Fabricator — Shutdown & Turnaround Specialist - Doosan Babcock GMC LLC - Abu Dhabi, UAE
(2013-11 - 2014-04)
Fixed-term shutdown contract — scope completed ahead of schedule
- Delivered pressure vessel, piping, and structural steel shutdown scope to zero rework on a fast-track turnaround for a major UAE energy facility, measured by work order completion records and QC sign-off against approved WPS requirements and the client ITP, by executing precision fit-up, cutting, grinding, and assembly under live-plant PTW controls including Hot Work and Confined Space Entry permits.
- Maintained zero PPE and PTW violations across the full shutdown engagement, measured by Doosan Babcock tier-1 HSE management system audit records, by operating under SAES-equivalent Hot Work and Confined Space Entry permit protocols in a live process plant environment.
Pressure Vessel & Pipe Fabricator — Offshore Structures - Quality International Company - Sharjah, UAE
(2011-05 - 2013-05)
- Delivered offshore jackets, decks, pipe racks, and pile foundations for Petrofac, Saipem, Dodsal Group, and Hyundai Heavy Industries with zero client-issued NCRs over 2 years, measured by project milestone sign-off records and classification society inspection reports (DNV-GL / Lloyd's Register standards), by applying fit-up layouts, angular checks, and weld-prep verifications at each structural assembly stage per approved fabrication and isometric drawings.
- Consistently achieved dimensional acceptance on all offshore structural components across Petrofac and Saipem packages, measured by QC dimensional records against approved offshore fabrication tolerances and class society drawings, by executing precise stiffener fit-up, node preparation, and seam alignment verified against isometric drawings at every assembly hold point.
- Maintained zero PTW violations over 2 years of offshore fabrication across Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, and general site permits, measured by HSE audit findings across all inspection cycles — flagged as fully compliant by independent HSE auditors throughout the contract.
Pipe Fabricator — Process & Utilities - Gourmet Foods & Beverages - Lahore, Pakistan
(2010-12 - 2011-05)
- Fabricated and installed stainless steel process piping, compressed air lines, steam lines, and chilled water utility connections for beverage processing and packaging lines in coordination with Krones AG. Achieved zero-defect acceptance measured by commissioning and handover records by executing precise fit-up, alignment, welding preparation, and assembly activities in accordance with food-grade fabrication standards, engineering drawings, and project specifications.
Pressure Vessel Fabricator - DDFC Engineering Pvt Ltd - Lahore, Pakistan — Process & Industrial Projects
(2009-11 - 2010-11)
- Achieved zero client rejection across 12 months of pressure vessel, heat exchanger, storage tank, and Waste Heat Recovery Boiler fabrication, measured by client inspection records and NDE acceptance reports against ASME Section VIII Div.1 requirements for both carbon steel and stainless steel equipment, by following approved WPS/PQR procedures and dimensional QCP checklists at every fabrication stage
Mechanical Fitter - Siemens Engineering - Karachi, Pakistan — Power & Industrial Projects
(2008-11 - 2009-08)
- Pump, compressor, and piping system installations across multiple shutdown and commissioning projects on schedule, measured by project completion records against Siemens engineering drawings and technical specifications, by executing precise equipment alignment, fit-up, and mechanical assembly under certified Siemens commissioning procedures.
