Javed Akhtar Email & Phone Number

Saudi Arabia

Experienced I&C Engineer with expertise in managing critical automation systems, including DCS, PLCs, FF & HART instrumentation, and vendor packages like BMS, VMS, HRSG, extruders, and pelletizers. Successfully led instrument QC, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and maintenance for mega projects with Sadara Petrochemical (Dow + Saudi Aramco JV) and SABIC Saudi Kayan in KSA. Proficient in field and control system troubleshooting, control loop optimization, and ensuring compliance… Show more Experienced I&C Engineer with expertise in managing critical automation systems, including DCS, PLCs, FF & HART instrumentation, and vendor packages like BMS, VMS, HRSG, extruders, and pelletizers. Successfully led instrument QC, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and maintenance for mega projects with Sadara Petrochemical (Dow + Saudi Aramco JV) and SABIC Saudi Kayan in KSA. Proficient in field and control system troubleshooting, control loop optimization, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, delivering seamless startups and preventive maintenance.Skilled in Bridging technical complexities with practical solutions through collaboration issue resolution,and vendor alignmentCollaborate closely with Automation and DCS Engineers on logic and instrumentation, providing support to the instrumentation team&strict compliance with industry codes and standards such as API,ISA,NEC/IEC,NFPA,ASME and more.Air Compressor 132 Micos 132FW by YUJIN commissioned successfully with vendor support.Successfully pre-commissioned and commissioned Macchi boiler with vendor support, fully integrating field and DCS systems, including BMS, VFD, PDP,VMS and MOV.Proficient in performing control loop checks, verifying logic systems, and managing commissioning teams,vendors,and contractors across project phases.Pre-commissiong & commissioned HRSG Jafurah cogeneration Power plant.Maintain a high level of vigilance over all construction activities to ensure that the required quality standards are met for the respective works, materials, and equipment being installed.Verify that the quality of work, materials, and equipment supplied and installed by vendors and subcontractors complies with contract requirementsManage and monitor all pre-commissioning activities, with particular attention to loop checking.Engage in regular meetings with the construction team to discuss pre-commissioning and commissioning activities. Show less

Saudi Arabia

Shared Services Job Representative - Instrumentation (Sadara Contractors and Vendors - Maintenance Activities)Company: Sadara Chemical Company, Saudi ArabiaDuration: 2017 to 2023 (Regular Employee at Sadara)Worked in both staff and management roles at Sadara, contributing to strategic operations and team leadership.Monitor job notifications, align contractors to manage Sadara jobs, and coordinate follow-ups with WAC for timely updates and progress.Supplier Relationship… Show more Shared Services Job Representative - Instrumentation (Sadara Contractors and Vendors - Maintenance Activities)Company: Sadara Chemical Company, Saudi ArabiaDuration: 2017 to 2023 (Regular Employee at Sadara)Worked in both staff and management roles at Sadara, contributing to strategic operations and team leadership.Monitor job notifications, align contractors to manage Sadara jobs, and coordinate follow-ups with WAC for timely updates and progress.Supplier Relationship Management: Developing and maintaining positive relationships with contractors to ensure the smooth execution of contracts.Performance Monitoring: Monitoring the performance of contracts and service level agreements, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supplier performance and ensure compliance.Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintaining accurate and organized records of all contracts, amendments, and related correspondence, ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.Cost Management: Working to optimize contract terms and conditions to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality.Follow up on maintenance shutdown and MOC project E-work orders or normal work orders in the SAP system.Well-versed in SAP, maintenance, shutdowns, and project activities.Extensive knowledge of spare part management through SAP.Proficient in Primavera for project planning and scheduling. Show less

Saudi Arabia

Sr,Instrument Controller (Regular employee Sadara) MAR 2014– Feb 2018Company: SADARA Chemicals Limited.Project+Maintenance Ethylene oxide & derivatives, Polyethylene oxide, Jubail (KSA)fully involved in pre-commissioning, owner side as instrument QC 2014 to 2016ITP of Instrumentation material received at Warehouse such as Pressure, Flow level, Temperature and Vendor related Packages and follow Dow+Saudi Armco standardVerifyed SAT activities Instruments marshling… Show more Sr,Instrument Controller (Regular employee Sadara) MAR 2014– Feb 2018Company: SADARA Chemicals Limited.Project+Maintenance Ethylene oxide & derivatives, Polyethylene oxide, Jubail (KSA)fully involved in pre-commissioning, owner side as instrument QC 2014 to 2016ITP of Instrumentation material received at Warehouse such as Pressure, Flow level, Temperature and Vendor related Packages and follow Dow+Saudi Armco standardVerifyed SAT activities Instruments marshling cabnet and vendors pakageInspection and Witness Installation of Electrical and Instrumentation cable tray and conduit.Witness the instrument calibration in calibration shop.Provided dedicated support Instrument team during pre-commissioning,commissioning,and startup phasesInspect and witness the vendor skid material receiving and installation.Maintain the RFI tracking sheet.Witness and inspection of vendor skid loose items material receiving.Inspection and witness of instrument grounding system.Inspection and witness of Instrument cables installation and termination.Review the Method of Statements for all instrument works Monitoring and executing the site works according to approved IFC drawings.Inspecting and witnessing of all Instrument equipment installations.Maintaining the records of Calibration Certificate for various testing Instruments like Cable InsulationResistance Tester, Dead Weight tester and other all master equipment’s.Conducting field inspection with client and owner representative as per ITP (Inspection Test Plan).Conducting field inspection for installation, testing and pre-commissioning of all kinds of Fire alarm systems.fully involved in commissioning, startup activities & troubleshoot field to DCS issues Jan 2016 to April 2016fully involved Maintenance Activity for Daily PM and CM jobs April 2016 to 2018Manage daily meeting with operation and Maintenance team to Assign Activities.Maintain KPI PM jobs and CM with E notifications Show less

Saudi Arabia

Worked as Lead Instrument & PLC ControllerMay 2012 – Feb 2014Company: Abdullah A AL-barrak & Sons Co Emirates. Client Name: Saudi Kayan (Sabic). Project+Maintenance Amine & NDA units CS&I Ethanol Amines, Natural Detergent Alcohol.fully involved in pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup activities may 2012 to feb 2013EDDMS(Electronic data document management & MDRM(master data recordmanagement)  Witnessed instrument calibration,loop checking and verified data-sheets… Show more Worked as Lead Instrument & PLC ControllerMay 2012 – Feb 2014Company: Abdullah A AL-barrak & Sons Co Emirates. Client Name: Saudi Kayan (Sabic). Project+Maintenance Amine & NDA units CS&I Ethanol Amines, Natural Detergent Alcohol.fully involved in pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup activities may 2012 to feb 2013EDDMS(Electronic data document management & MDRM(master data recordmanagement)  Witnessed instrument calibration,loop checking and verified data-sheets andspecifications per SABIC QC standards Submitting daily accomplishment reports and discussed with the project teamsin daily meeting.  Inspection of master test equipment with approved third-party valid calibration certificate as perproject recommended accuracy.  Inspection of Calibration shop prior to start calibration and calibration of all kinds of instrument withaccuracy according to method statement/QCP/ Project specification.  Inspection of cable drums for their physical appearance IR test and continuity testing, cable laying, dressing, glanding & termination JB panel and Instrument ends, Loop checking, Installation of cabletray, conduit above & underground.  Installation Inspection of Marshaling cabinets, DCS/ESD/F&G and internal wiring details andinspection of all interfaces system with field instrument.  Installation inspection of Impulse tubing. Instrument air lines. Pneumatic air header as per hook upand IFC drawing. Inspection of pressure testing/leak test of all pneumatic lines, Impulse line/instrument ends.  Read and understand the P&ID s Data sheet .ILDs. Location ITP.QCP.RFI one Line Diagram. AndHOOK up diagrams  SAT Instruemnt Pannel & PLC vendors PakagesMaintenance PM&CM jobs done as per daily schedules Feb 2013 to 2014 Ensured safety, managed the instruments team for daily PM and CM tasks, andprovided updates to operations  Maintained records of critical activities during the shutdown. Show less

Jubail, Eastern, Saudi Arabia

Worked as Instrument Specialist (Maintenance)on polycarbonate, NDA & Amine units.Skills:May 2008 – Dec 2012Company: Abdullah A AL-barrak & Sons Co KSA Jubail.Client Name: Saudi Kayan (Sabic).Project: PC Polycarbonate Plant (KSA).Witnessing during calibration of instrument, counter checking of instrument data sheet and specifications.Instrumentation Maintenance & CalibrationProject Management & CommissioningDCS, PLC & Field… Show more Worked as Instrument Specialist (Maintenance)on polycarbonate, NDA & Amine units.Skills:May 2008 – Dec 2012Company: Abdullah A AL-barrak & Sons Co KSA Jubail.Client Name: Saudi Kayan (Sabic).Project: PC Polycarbonate Plant (KSA).Witnessing during calibration of instrument, counter checking of instrument data sheet and specifications.Instrumentation Maintenance & CalibrationProject Management & CommissioningDCS, PLC & Field InstrumentsTroubleshooting & Fault AnalysisSafety & ComplianceWitnessing of process and pneumatic tubing of pressure testing.Verifying and reviewing of loop folders prior to loop checking.Submitting daily accomplishment reports and discussed with the project teams in daily meeting.Inspection of master test equipment with approved third-party valid calibration certificate as per project recommended accuracy.Inspection of Calibration shop prior to start calibration and calibration of all kinds of instrument with accuracy according to method statement/QCP/ Project specification.Inspection of cable drums for their physical appearance IR test and continuity testing, cable laying, dressing, glanding & termination JB panel and Instrument ends, Loop checking, Installation of cable tray, conduit above & underground.Installation Inspection of Marshalling cabinets, DCS/ESD/F&G and internal wiring details and inspection of all interfaces system with field instrument.Installation inspection of Impulse tubing. Instrument air lines. Pneumatic air header as per hook up and IFC drawing. Inspection of pressure testing/leak test of all pneumatic lines, Impulse line/ instrument ends.Prepared inspection test plans (ITPs) and checklists by reviewing project specs, drawings, and quality control plans.on-duct and witness functional tests of instruments and control systems (e.g., DCS, PLC) to ensure proper integration and operation within the process control system.Ensure all instrument-related as-built documents, Show less

Pakistan

As an Instrument Control Process Apprentice at OGDCL Pakistan in the Oil and Gas sector, I gained hands-on experience in monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting instrumentation systems. I assisted senior engineers in controlling process variables, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of sensors, transmitters, and control loops. My role involved learning industry best practices, safety protocols, and contributing to the optimization of production processes. This apprenticeship provided a… Show more As an Instrument Control Process Apprentice at OGDCL Pakistan in the Oil and Gas sector, I gained hands-on experience in monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting instrumentation systems. I assisted senior engineers in controlling process variables, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of sensors, transmitters, and control loops. My role involved learning industry best practices, safety protocols, and contributing to the optimization of production processes. This apprenticeship provided a solid foundation in instrumentation control within the energy sector, preparing me for advanced responsibilities in the field. Show less

Saudi Arabia

Upgraded the ESD system with Yokogawa, enhancing safety and operational reliability.

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech(Honors), Electrical And Electronics Engineering, A

Activities and Societies: Contract management at Sadara and running self business Pharmacy and treading Forex /PSX/E Commerce amazon.

Dae Electronics, Electronic Associate Engineering

Secondary School Certificate, Sciences