ADAM ATHAR SYED
Adelaide
Summary
Dynamic mechanical engineer with a strong foundation in designing, analyzing, and optimizing mechanical systems. Proven ability to drive projects to successful completion through effective collaboration and adaptability, ensuring team efforts align with project goals. Expertise in CAD software, thermodynamics, and materials science facilitates the delivery of reliable and innovative engineering solutions. Recognized for maintaining high standards and focusing on achieving tangible results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
Abdullah Faleh Al Dossary Contracting CO. (AFD)
Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia
12.2023 - 12.2025
- Managed preventive and corrective maintenance for refinery assets while supporting construction activities for a crude oil plant, achieving approximately 100% on-time completion and maintaining a strict Zero Harm safety culture with zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI).
- Led and coordinated a workforce of 60+ technicians, supervisors, and subcontractors, improving schedule adherence by 15% through effective manpower planning, construction coordination, and equipment mobilization.
- Executed mechanical works in Greenfield crude oil plant development and Brownfield refinery environments, performing site surveys/visits and managing BOQs and MTOsto ensure 100% material availability and reduce resource shortages by 20%.
- Supervised installation, alignment, and hydrotesting of static and rotating equipmentin compliance with **American Petroleum Institute standards including API 510, API 570, and API 610, delivering technical packages with zero major NCRs.
- Directed shutdowns, turnarounds, and construction execution for critical equipment such as heat exchangers and compressors, managing 5–8 supervisors and NDT teams to meet tight production and project deadlines safely.
Field Engineer
Refro-Tech Co. LTD
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Project Supervision & MEP Lead: Directed the end-to-end delivery of complex MEP systems for 3+ Tier-1 retail and industrial warehouse projects, ensuring 100% alignment with technical blueprints and international safety protocols (ISO 45001 equivalent).
- HVAC Commissioning & Quality Assurance: Spearheaded QA/QC for large-scale mechanical services across 5,000+ sqm facilities, verifying that temperature control and airflow dynamics met rigorous client specifications for high-ambient environments.
- Technical Estimation & Bidding: Developed high-accuracy technical tenders and material take-offs for concurrent industrial projects, providing the cost-estimation data required to hit quarterly revenue targets and secure new contracts.
- Industrial Cold Room Integrity: Supervised the construction and thermal insulation of large-scale cold storage facilities, ensuring refrigeration cycles and structural seals maintained the precise sub-zero environments required for perishable logistics.
- Regional Market & Site Analysis: Unified data from weekly site inspections and market research to map industrial growth trajectories in the Riyadh region, identifying key expansion opportunities in the industrial cooling and energy sectors.
- Cross-Functional Engineering Support: Acted as the primary technical liaison between Engineering and Sales, utilizing expert product knowledge of industrial refrigeration components to reduce technical query turnaround times by 30%
Research & Development Engineer Intern
Daikin Malaysia SDN.BHD
Selangor, Malaysia
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Engineering Team Leadership: Served as the team lead in a collaborative project to design and develop cost-effective Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) systems. Coordinated a multidisciplinary team to bridge the gap between initial mechanical concepts and functional residential prototypes.
- System Simulation & Validation: Utilized engineering simulation software to model airflow and thermal exchange prior to the physical development phase. This virtual testing optimized the system's internal configuration, ensuring high efficiency while reducing material waste during fabrication.
- Control Logic & Electrical Integration: Developed the programming and executed the precise wiring for Infrared (IR) remote control systems. This work integrated wireless user interfaces with HVAC hardware, ensuring reliable command execution and precise climate regulation.
- Design Optimization for Production: Conducted rigorous analytical research and engineering calculations to refine existing HRV architectures. By identifying manufacturing bottlenecks, I proposed design modifications that lowered production costs and improved the system's suitability for mass production.
- Mechanical Analysis & Durability: Applied advanced engineering mechanics, including stress transformation and fluid dynamics, to evaluate the structural integrity of the HRV housing. This data-driven approach ensured the unit could withstand continuous operational pressures in a residential environment.
- Performance Benchmarking: Evaluated system configurations against energy-efficiency and moisture-control targets. My analysis focused on maximizing thermal recovery ratios, ensuring the final prototype provided a sustainable solution for modern indoor air quality.
Mechanical Fabrication Engineer Intern
Abdullah Faleh Al Dossary Contracting Co
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Assisted in the fabrication and assembly of piping systems and mechanical components, contributing to the timely completion of projects while learning industry-standard practices.
- Supported quality control inspections, helping maintain >95% compliance with engineering specifications and safety standards.
- Collaborated with engineers and technicians to troubleshoot fabrication challenges, quickly implementing client-requested changes to avoid production delays.
- Updated and modified CAD drawings based on client and team feedback, ensuring fitters and fabricators could accurately follow changes in real time.
- Participated in workflow improvements and hands-on tasks, helping reduce material waste and improve efficiency on the shop floor.
Calibration Test Engineer Intern
FUGRO LTD.
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Performed 50+ calibration and verification tests on mechanical and electrical instrumentation (pressure gauges, multimeters, temperature sensors) to ensure measurement accuracy and compliance with ISO-based calibration and quality standards within oil and gas operations.
- Assisted senior engineers in the certification and recertification of industrial instruments and equipment, supporting asset integrity and reliability for contractors and clients operating in refinery environments.
- Conducted on-site calibration and functional testing of field instrumentation and equipment across operational facilities, ensuring readiness and compliance prior to redeployment.
- Calibrated and inspected safety-critical instruments and equipment used by technicians and refinery personnel, contributing to safe operations and regulatory compliance.
- Prepared and reviewed 20+ calibration certificates, reports, and technical documentation, ensuring traceability and adherence to ISO quality management procedures.
- Supported the calibration team in technical proposal preparation and client documentation, while gaining practical exposure to instrumentation testing, quality assurance, and asset integrity practices in the oil and gas sector.
Education
Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering ( Honors)
Taylor's University Malaysia
Selangor, Malaysia 12-2022
Masters of Professional Engineering - Mechanical
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA12-2027
Skills
- Mechanical Design
- ANSYS FEA simulation
- Microsoft 365
- Oil and gas
- Piping engineering
- Project management
- Team management
- Construction and Maintenance
- Mechanical Static and rotating equipment
- Product development
- Metal fabrication
- Finite element analysis
- Piping design
Certification
- Sales and product knowledge ( Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Ltd)
- Certification of completion of designing cost-effective heat recovery ventilator ( Daikin Malaysia Sdn. Bhd)
- Lightning experience reports and dashboard specialist ( SalesForce)
- Certified Solid Works CAD Associate (CSWA)
- Certified Solid Works CAD professional (CSWP)
- PMI- Project management professional (PMP)
Languages
English: Highly proficient (ILETS: 7.5 BAND)
Hindi: Highly proficient
Arabic: Working proficiency
German: Elementary proficiency
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
Abdullah Faleh Al Dossary Contracting CO. (AFD)
12.2023 - 12.2025
Field Engineer
Refro-Tech Co. LTD
01.2023 - 12.2023
Research & Development Engineer Intern
Daikin Malaysia SDN.BHD
03.2022 - 12.2022
Mechanical Fabrication Engineer Intern
Abdullah Faleh Al Dossary Contracting Co
01.2021 - 03.2021
Calibration Test Engineer Intern
FUGRO LTD.
01.2019 - 02.2019
Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering ( Honors)
Taylor's University Malaysia
Masters of Professional Engineering - Mechanical
University of Adelaide
HONOURS AND AWARDS
Taylor's University Merit scholarship Award 2018, 6 times Deans list recipient, Taylor's University Engineering Fair November 2019 - 1st runner up, Best research thesis poster presentation award 17th EURECA 2022, YASREF PMD certificate of appreciation, ENPPI certificate of appreciation for completion of major mechanical/piping works