Waqas Qasim
Executive Engineer Maintenance Gas Compression
Results-driven Mechanical Engineer (PMP-certified) with hands-on expertise in gas compression and rotating equipment maintenance. Specialized in Solar Turbines (T-45, T-47, T-50) and centrifugal compressors (C-30, C-33, C-40), delivering zero-LTI operations while improving equipment availability and reliability. Skilled in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, field overhauls, dry/wet gas seal repairs, PLC/TT 4.0/5.0 troubleshooting, and eAM-driven maintenance optimization. Seeking to leverage experience in reliability engineering, commissioning, and vibration diagnostics to enhance operational excellence and reduce downtime in a leading oil & gas organization.
Experience
Executive Engineer Maintenance Gas Compression
Sui Northern Gas Pipline Limited
Jan 2015 – Present
- Lead maintenance of Solar Turbines (T-45, T-47, T-50) and associated centrifugal compressors (C-30, C-33, C-40), including planning and execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
- Lead troubleshooting and breakdown repair of gas turbines, compressor packages, air compressors, valves, actuators, scrubbers, gas filters and other rotating/auxiliary equipment.
- Executed field overhauls of Solar centrifugal compressors (C-30, C-33, C-40), including dry and wet gas seal repair, replacement, and troubleshooting of sealing systems.
- Performed boroscopic inspections and RCFA (Root Cause Failure Analysis) to ensure equipment reliability and minimize recurrence of failures.
- Calibrated and troubleshot instrumentation & control systems, including sensors, loops, anti-surge control valve positioners and yard valves.
- Commissioned and started-up rotating equipment, including gas turbines, compressor packages, and plant-specific machinery, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
- Applied reliability engineering practices, monitoring real-time turbine and compressor performance data, condition monitoring trends, and vibration analysis for proactive maintenance.
- Troubleshoot faults using PLC programme for turbomachinery having Turbotronic 4.0/5.0 using Studio 5000.
- Hands-on experience with Oracle Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), including maintenance module for work order management, preventive maintenance scheduling.
- Lead maintenance team, delegating tasks, supervising field execution, and ensuring compliance with safety, operational, and reliability standards.
- Developed maintenance strategies to optimize equipment availability, reduce downtime, and improve machine reliability.
Assistant Manager Maintenance
Sanofi
March 2014 – Jan 2015
- Supervised mechanical & utility systems ensuring GMP compliance.
- Managed preventive maintenance schedules reducing downtime by 12%.
HSE Engineer
Sanofi
Aug 2013 – March 2014
- Conducted risk assessments, audits, and HSE training improving site safety compliance by 15%.
Trainee HSE Engineer
Aisha Steel Mills
July 2012 – Aug 2013
- Supported implementation of HSE systems & compliance audits for steel manufacturing facilities.
Projects
C&I Upgrade and Refurbishment of 5 Solar Turbine Compressor Packages
Sep 2022 – Dec 2022
$3M+ OEM project lead: Successfully led control system & instrumentation upgrades of 5x T-47 + C-304 compressor sets with Solar Turbines OEM team for Field Service Engineers.
Education
National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)
Bachelors of Engineering, Mechanical
2008 – 2012
The Oasys School
GCE Advanced Level
2006 – 2008
Saint Paul’s English High School
GCE Ordinary Level
2004 – 2006
Skills
Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP)