Ammonia Refrigeration System & Utilities Technical Officer MEP Engineer

ENGR. MUHAMMAD SHAHZAD
Position: Ammonia Refrigeration System : Utilities Technical Officer : MEP Engineer
Aziziyah, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
+966 598831979 [email protected]
Valid Saudi Driving License

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Results-driven Ammonia Refrigeration System & Utilities Technical Officer with over 15 years of
progressive engineering experience, including 10+ years in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the GCC,
specializing in industrial ammonia refrigeration systems, cold storage facilities, warehouse operations,
HVAC, utilities, electrical power distribution, MEP systems, firefighting systems, and facility
maintenance.
Extensive experience in leading the operation, maintenance, commissioning, troubleshooting, and
optimization of industrial refrigeration plants and critical facility infrastructure. Proven expertise in
preventive and predictive maintenance, reliability improvement, asset management, energy
optimization, contractor supervision, and multidisciplinary team leadership.
Successfully managed engineering projects and maintenance operations for multinational
organizations and food manufacturing facilities across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, and Pakistan,
consistently delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions while ensuring
compliance with HSE regulations and international engineering standards.
with the Valid Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).

CORE COMPETENCIES
ï?¼ Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
ï?¼ Cold Storage & Warehouse Facilities
ï?¼ Facilities Management
ï?¼ Utilities Management
ï?¼ HVAC Systems
ï?¼ Refrigeration Compressors & Condensers
ï?¼ Evaporators & Cooling Systems
ï?¼ Electrical Power Distribution
ï?¼ HT/LT Panels
ï?¼ MCC, ATS & Switchgear
ï?¼ VFD & Soft Starters
ï?¼ Diesel Generators
ï?¼ Fire Fighting & Fire Alarm Systems
ï?¼ Building Maintenance
ï?¼ Plumbing & Water Supply Systems
ï?¼ Pumps, Motors & Compressors
ï?¼ Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
ï?¼ Testing & Commissioning
ï?¼ Reliability & Asset Management
ï?¼ Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
ï?¼ CMMS & Maintenance Planning
ï?¼ Contractor & Vendor Management
ï?¼ Budget & Cost Control
ï?¼ Team Leadership & Trainings
ï?¼ Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
ï?¼ Risk Assessment & Permit to Work

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Facilities Senior Supervisor
KGL Logistics â?? Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
April 2021 â?? May 2026
Key Responsibilities
ï?¼ Lead 24/7 operation and maintenance of large-scale cold storage and dry warehouse facilities
ï?¼ Supervise industrial ammonia refrigeration plants ensuring safe, reliable, and uninterrupted
operation.
ï?¼ Manage HVAC systems, electrical distribution networks, standby diesel generators, firefighting
systems, plumbing, water supply, lighting systems, and civil infrastructure.
ï?¼ Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize
equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
ï?¼ Plan annual maintenance schedules, shutdown activities, and equipment overhauls.
ï?¼ Supervise maintenance technicians, contractors, and subcontractors while ensuring compliance
with safety procedures.
ï?¼ Monitor compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, pressure vessels, electrical control
systems, and refrigeration controls.
ï?¼ Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, procurement requests, and contractor
performance.
ï?¼ Prepare technical reports, maintenance KPIs, engineering proposals, and facility improvement
plans.
ï?¼ Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, HSE policies, food safety requirements, and company
engineering standards.
ï?¼ Key Achievements
ï?¼ Improved equipment reliability through structured preventive maintenance planning.
ï?¼ Reduced unplanned equipment downtime by implementing proactive maintenance strategies.
ï?¼ Successfully managed critical warehouse utilities with uninterrupted operational availability
ï?¼ Led multidisciplinary maintenance teams while maintaining high safety and operational
standards.

Electro-Mechanical Supervisor
GEA Refrigeration LLC
November 2015 â?? December 2020
Key Responsibilities
ï?¼ Supervised installation, commissioning, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of
industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
ï?¼ Commissioned LT/HT Panels, ATS Panels, MCCs, VFDs, Soft Starters, Transformers, and
Switchgear.
ï?¼ Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on compressors, pumps, condensers,
evaporators, valves, motors, and refrigeration equipment.
ï?¼ Installed and serviced industrial freezer, chiller, blast freezer, and multi-temperature
refrigeration systems.
ï?¼ Supported engineering projects across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, and Pakistan.
ï?¼ Coordinated project execution, technical documentation, commissioning activities, and client
handover.
ï?¼ Ensured compliance with engineering specifications, QA/QC requirements, and HSE standards.
Major Clients
ï?¼ Almarai â?? Riyadh
ï?¼ Nestlé Waters â?? Jeddah
ï?¼ Baladna Food Industries â?? Qatar
ï?¼ Panda Cold Store â?? Rabigh
ï?¼ MenaBev Mega Plant â?? Jeddah
ï?¼ Nabil Food Industries â?? Jordan
ï?¼ United Poultry â?? Pakistan

Site Engineer
DDFC â?? Engineering Kinetics Ltd.
Hydro Power Project â?? Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission
February 2013 â?? September 2015
Responsibilities
ï?¼ Supervised installation, testing, and commissioning of fire pump stations.
ï?¼ Managed MEP systems including firefighting, plumbing, drainage, and electrical installations.
ï?¼ Executed lightning protection systems and CAD welding works.
ï?¼ Supervised deep excavation dewatering systems.
ï?¼ Managed operation and troubleshooting of generators, compressors, pumps, and associated
utilities.
ï?¼ Coordinated contractors while ensuring project quality and safety compliance.

Assistant Site Engineer
SKB Engineering & Construction Ltd.
Shahbaz Air Base Upgradation Project â?? Pakistan
January 2011 â?? December 2013
Responsibilities
ï?¼ Supervised HT/LT cable laying works.
ï?¼ Installed RMUs, transformers, and electrical distribution systems.
ï?¼ Managed earthing and lightning protection systems.
ï?¼ Participated in installation and commissioning of a 9 MW Turbo-Match Power Generation
System.
ï?¼ Ensured compliance with military engineering specifications and safety standards.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical)
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan 2011
Diploma of Associate Engineering (Electrical Technology)
Punjab Board of Technical Education, Lahore, Pakistan 2008

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE)
Technical â?? Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Status: Active

SOFTWARE SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite
AUTOCAD (Basic)
CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
Microsoft Project (Basic)

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